HOW MUCH IS A BATH MAGICIAN

As applause rings out Andy's magic produces clever and thrilling magic

I'm Andy Field. A professional close-up magician in Bath performing in Bath, Somerset and throughout the surrounding areas.

I've been performing magic professionally for more than a quarter of a century. I'm known for close-up magic, sleight of hand and mind-reading style illusions. I've performed at weddings, private parties and corporate events.

I've also built a substantial online following, with more than 20 million views on YouTube. Hundreds of Google reviews and hundreds of recommendations on Facebook. I've even been consulted by the BBC for Hustle and was a SAMS Champion of Close-Up Magic.

I'm fortunate that I don't have to rely on magic to pay the bills. This means I don't need to charge inflated Saturday-night fees. I can concentrate on what I really enjoy — performing powerful, entertaining magic — while keeping my prices competitive.

If you're looking for a Bath magician for a wedding, party or corporate event, get in touch and tell me a little about your plans.

I'll be happy to give you a straightforward quotation with no complicated packages or unnecessary extras.

How Much Does a Bath Magician Actually Cost

If you're thinking about booking a magician in Bath, one of the first questions you'll probably ask is: how much does a Bath magician cost?

The cost of hiring a magician in Bath can vary considerably depending on the type of event. Plus the experience of the magician. How long you want them to perform. Plus the number of guests and the style of magic you are looking for.

Professional magician prices in Bath can vary considerably. It's worth getting a direct quotation based on your particular event rather than relying on a generic online price.

So why is there such a difference?

What does a Bath magician actually charge for?

When you book a professional magician, you're not simply paying someone to perform a few tricks.

You're paying for experience, entertainment, reliability and presentation. Plus the ability to walk into a room full of people and immediately make them feel comfortable.

A good close-up magician needs to be able to approach groups naturally. Involve people without embarrassing them. Adapt their performance to different personalities and keep the magic flowing throughout the event.

That experience matters.

A magician who has been performing professionally for many years will generally have a much larger repertoire and a better understanding of how to entertain different types of audiences.

There is also a considerable difference between someone who knows how to perform a magic trick and someone who knows how to entertain a room full of people.

How much is a close-up magician in Bath?

     Andy's magic is a wonderful work of art

Close-up magic is one of the most popular forms of entertainment for weddings, parties and corporate events in Bath.

Rather than having everyone sit down and watch a stage show, the magician moves around the event and performs small groups of people.

This could involve playing cards, coins, borrowed objects, rings, money, phones. Or other everyday objects.

The advantage is that the entertainment fits around your event rather than taking over the event.

Your guests can continue enjoying their drinks, chatting and socialising while the magician moves from group to group.

For this reason, close-up magic works particularly well during wedding receptions, drinks receptions, evening parties and corporate events.

The amount you pay will depend partly on what you want the magician to do and how many guests need entertaining.

Does a wedding magician cost more?

Andy Field performing a close-up card trick for a bride and groom at their wedding.

Not necessarily.

Some magicians charge different rates depending on the day of the week or the type of event. Saturdays can sometimes be more expensive because they are in particularly high demand.

However, there is no universal rule that says a wedding magician has to cost more than a party magician.

What matters is the magician you choose and what you want them to provide.

For a wedding, for example, a wedding magician in Bath might perform during the photographs while the bride and groom are away, during the drinks reception or between courses.

This can be an excellent way of filling those little gaps in the day when guests might otherwise be standing around wondering what is happening next.

How long does a Bath magician perform?

            An act full of exciting illusions

This is another area where prices can be confusing.

Some magicians sell packages based on a set amount of performance time.

Others offer different packages depending on the size and requirements of your event.

But performance time isn't necessarily the most important consideration.

Imagine booking a magician for two hours and simply watching the clock.

That's not really what you're paying for.

You're paying for the magician to make your guests have a memorable experience.

A professional magician should be concentrating on entertaining people rather than constantly worrying about how many minutes are left on the clock.

For my own performances, I don't charge according to the number of minutes I am performing. My fees reflect my experience, skills, showmanship and reliability rather than simply putting a price on every hour of entertainment.

Does a cheaper magician mean a worse magician?

Impressing people and making them feel  good is the name of the game

Not necessarily.

Everyone has different circumstances and different reasons for setting their prices.

There are talented magicians who charge less because they are relatively new to professional performance. Reasons being that magic is a part-time occupation. Or simply because they have chosen to keep their prices low.

Equally, a higher price doesn't automatically mean a better magician.

That's why I wouldn't recommend choosing a magician purely because they are the cheapest.

Look at their experience. Watch some videos. Read genuine reviews.

Look at the type of events they normally perform at.

Most importantly, ask yourself whether you actually like their style of magic.

You could find the cheapest magician in Bath, but if your guests aren't entertained, you've saved money on something that wasn't very good value.

What about travel costs?

Travel charges are another thing worth checking when comparing quotations.

Some entertainers charge additional travel expenses depending on where your event is taking place.

This can make an apparently cheap quote considerably more expensive once everything has been added.

I perform throughout Bath and the surrounding areas, and I don't charge extra simply because your venue is a little further away.

The important thing is to establish exactly what is included when you ask for a quotation.

Why experience matters

Guests react with amazement during Andy Field's close-up magic performance.

Magic looks easy when it is performed properly.

That's rather the point.

A good magician should make difficult things look effortless.

But behind that apparently effortless performance can be years of practice and thousands of performances.

I've been performing magic for more than a quarter of a century. During that time I've performed for all sorts of people and at all sorts of events.

That experience teaches you things that you simply cannot learn from watching a YouTube tutorial.

You learn how to approach a nervous guest. Or when someone wants to participate and when they would rather watch.

You learn how to entertain a group of people who have never seen magic before. Plus how to recover when something unexpected happens.

That's all part of being a professional entertainer.

Is a Bath magician good value for money?

I think the better question is: what will your guests remember?

People don't necessarily remember what they ate at an event. They may not remember the background music. They probably won't remember exactly what time the speeches started.

But they can remember being handed a borrowed £10 note and watching it apparently disappear. Or their wedding ring mysteriously travelling from one place to another.

They can remember seeing something impossible happen in their own hands. Most importantly, they can remember laughing and having a great time with the people around them.

That's what good close-up magic is really about. It's not about showing off tricks.

It's about creating moments.

So, how much should you budget for a Bath magician?

As a rough guide, you should expect professional close-up magic in Bath to cost several hundred pounds, with prices increasing depending on the magician, the event and the amount of entertainment required.

Publicly advertised Bath and Somerset prices currently show a fairly wide range. This demonstrates why it is worth getting a direct quotation rather than relying entirely on an online average.

And remember that the cheapest quotation isn't necessarily the best value.

When you're inviting a magician to perform at your wedding, birthday party or corporate event, you're trusting them to interact with your guests and represent an important part of your occasion. Experience, professionalism and personality all count.

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