How Much Is a Worcester Magician

How Much Is a Magician in Worcester?

Andy's performance fees are competitive

If you're planning an event in Worcester, one of the first questions you're likely to ask is:

How much does a magician cost?

It's a perfectly reasonable question. Nobody wants to organise an event, book the venue, order the food and then discover that the entertainment has eaten the remaining budget.

The short answer is that magician prices in Worcester vary depending on the type of event, the length of the booking, the number of guests and what you want the magician to provide.

I'm Andy Field, a professional close-up Worcester magician with a quarter of a century of experience.

I've performed at more than 1,000 weddings, won the S.A.M.S. Championship of Close-Up Magic twice, worked as a magic consultant and hand double on BBC Hustle, and built a YouTube audience of more than 20 million views.

So, after rather a lot of time standing in front of people wondering where their chosen card has disappeared to, I've learned that there is considerably more to professional magic than simply turning up with a pack of cards.

What affects the cost of a Worcester magician?

There isn't one universal price because different events require different amounts of time, preparation and performance.

For example, a magician performing close-up magic during a drinks reception may have a very different booking to a magician entertaining guests throughout an entire wedding breakfast.

The main factors usually include:

• The type of event
• How long you want the magician
• The number of guests
• The location and travel involved
• The style of magic required
• The date and availability

A professional magician should be able to explain exactly what is included in the price.

That's much more useful than simply seeing a surprisingly cheap number on a website and discovering later that practically everything costs extra.

How much does a wedding magician cost in Worcester?

Andy Field with the bride and groom after performing close-up magic at their wedding

Weddings are one of the most popular occasions for close-up magic.

A wedding magician in Worcester can perform during the drinks reception, while photographs are being taken, between courses or at other natural breaks in the wedding day.

The amount you pay will depend largely on how long you want the entertainment and how the magic fits into your schedule.

I've performed at more than 1,000 weddings, and one thing I've learned is that every wedding is different.

Some couples want magic for an hour.

Others want entertainment to cover a much longer part of the day.

The important thing is to choose a package that actually suits your wedding rather than paying for time you don't need.

What does a party magician in Worcester cost?

Andy Field performing close-up card magic for guests at a party in Worcester.

Private parties can be particularly flexible.

A party magician in Worcester can move between groups of guests rather than requiring everybody to sit down and watch a formal show.

That's useful for birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, Christmas parties and other celebrations.

The price will generally depend on the amount of performance time required and the nature of the event.

For a smaller gathering, you may only need a relatively short period of close-up magic.

For a larger celebration, you may want the magician working throughout a drinks reception or during different parts of the evening.

How much does a corporate magician cost in Worcester?

Corporate events can work slightly differently.

A corporate magician in Worcester might be entertaining guests during a reception, between courses, at an awards evening, conference or company party.

The advantage of close-up magic is that it doesn't necessarily interrupt the event.

Guests can continue talking, eating and networking while the magician moves around the room.

For corporate bookings, the schedule, number of guests and length of the booking can all affect the price.

Does a professional magician charge extra for Saturdays?

Powerful magic combined with experience and showmanship

This is worth asking when comparing quotations.

Some entertainers use different pricing depending on the day or time of the booking.

I don't believe clients should be hit with inflated Saturday-night fees simply because Saturday happens to be popular.

I don't need magic to pay the bills. So I can concentrate on what I actually enjoy: performing powerful, entertaining magic.

My fees are competitive. I don't add charges simply because your event happens to fall on a Saturday.

Is a cheap magician always better value?

BBC Hustle, where he worked as a magic consultant and hand double.

Not necessarily.

Price is important, but so is experience.

You're not really paying someone simply to perform a few tricks.

You're paying for somebody who knows how to approach guests, read a room, handle different personalities, manage awkward moments and keep the entertainment flowing naturally.

That's particularly important at weddings and corporate events, where the magician needs to fit around everything else happening.

My own professional experience includes a quarter of a century performing magic, two S.A.M.S. Close-Up Magic Championship wins, BBC Hustle consultancy work, more than 1,000 weddings and hundreds of client reviews.

So, how much is a magician in Worcester?

The honest answer is:

It depends on your event.

Andy Field performing close-up magic for guests at a party.

Rather than choosing a magician based purely on the lowest advertised figure, look at what you're actually getting for the price.

How experienced are they?

What type of magic do they perform?

How long will they perform?

Are there additional travel or time charges?

And, perhaps most importantly, do they look like somebody your guests will actually enjoy having at the event?

If you're looking for a magician in Worcester, you can find more information about my close-up magic, experience and the types of events I perform at throughout Worcester and Worcestershire.

Because ultimately, the cheapest magician isn't necessarily the one you remember.

The magician your guests are still talking about three days later?

That's a rather different calculation.