WARNING!

Do not hire any magician until you read these hiring tips:

Not all magicians are created equally. You've probably seen magicians before who were boring, used inappropriate material or were otherwise just unprofessional. Please do yourself (and your guests) a favor by hiring an entertainer who is qualified and who will make your event exciting, fun and memorable.

Well before making your decision about who to have entertain at your event, make sure you ask the following questions about anyone you're considering hiring for your event. Trust me, it will save you a LOT of headaches and hassles later.

1. Are you a full-time entertainer? Many entertainers are just part-time magicians and their shows are just not polished and refined for every audience. This is not to say that all part-time entertainers are not qualified, but be sure to ask other questions before hiring them; they just might not have enough experience.

2. How do I know you will show up for the event? Unfortunately, many magicians have a reputation for showing up late, or worse yet, not showing up at all! Make sure the entertainer is going to send you a confirmation and/or asks for a deposit so you know they'll really be there on the day of your event!

3. Who is your show appropriate for? In order to have the best show and event ever, you must ask the performer who their show is suitable for. If the performer tells you that their show is perfect for everyone, they're not being up front with you. Every performer's show is unique and only works well for a certain age range or type of audience.

4. Do you guarantee your show? 99% of the  entertainers out there offer no guarantee for their show. If you don't like it, they say, "Oh, well!" and hope you won't tell anyone. Make sure they offer a money-back guarantee so if you're not happy, you don't pay.