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Party ideas, planning guides and behind-the-scenes stories from Magical Katrina, the award-winning magician and mentalist seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Practical advice for corporate events, weddings, virtual parties, holiday parties and more.
Magical Katrina blends sleight of hand, mind reading and a lot of laughter into magic your guests take part in, at your table or on stage, in person or online.
Strolling magic during cocktail hour: 20–50 guests per hour, right at their tables.
“Katrina is a pro. I’ve worked on stage with her, improvising magic in an impossible situation and we killed it. She crushed it. I’ll go into showbiz battle with her by my side any day!”
Penn JillettePenn & Teller“Everyone had a blast. I love that everyone was engaged and interacting. We very much appreciate your time and energy.”
Olivia MaddoxLockheed Martin“Engaging, energetic, fun, talented... and super detail-oriented in the weeks leading up to the event.”
FerdinandoThe Athletic, company holiday party
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I have been recently honored to be written about in this article on women in magic, you can read the entire post here titled: These women are working to change stereotypes in the male-dominated world of magic
https://www.washingtonpost.com/photography/2020/02/10/these-women-are-working-change-stereotypes-male-dominated-world-magic/
When some people think of a magician, the image that immediately comes to mind is that of a lanky teenage kid in an ill-fitting top hat doing tricks for kids. Although I myself have seen a number of these performers, I have also seen rooms of adults gasping in wonder at the spectacular magical talents of quality corporate magicians who create a tone that is ideally targeted to adult audiences.
Well, yes and no. The distinction is that Adult magic shows are a good fit for an adult event. However, it can be difficult to know whether you are booking the correct style of performance. Magic shows can be a wonderful mix of comedy, audience participation, and amazing magical acts, if the performer is well suited to their audience. A good magician who caters to adults will create a show specifically designed to thrill your crowd with impossible feats and strong visual moments of magic. For corporate events, these types of magicians are often a better fit than other forms of entertainment because they play big even on a small stage, and they tend to be incredibly flexible even in the changing circumstances of a live event.
Ideally, you want to start with recommendations from friends or family members who have hired a magician they liked in the past. If no one has a recommendation, an entertainment agency will be able to offer you a list of qualified performers who will best fit your needs. As a last resort you can use google, but be warned. It’s easy to put together a professional looking website with stock images these days, so make sure your entertainer has good videos and nice photos of their show being performed in front of crowds of happy adult crowds.
Hopefully, this information will help you decide if you should consider a corporate or comedy magician for your next event, I think you’ll be happy you did.
When you book a magician for an event, you need to make sure you have the right show from the right professional for your audience. After all, what kid has ever been willing to sit through a complete corporate presentation, even if it’s cool? And there’s no adult that will willingly put themselves through a kids show without a child of their own.
But if you’ve never booked a professional magician before, it’s hard to know the difference, or what to look for! But I’ve broken it all down here, so you can learn
Why it’s good that kids magic shows are shorter
Why adult magic shows don’t work for kids
How kids magic shows and adult magic shows are structured
How big each kind of party should be
Magic is never easy. If it were, everyone would know how to do it! But there is difficulty, and then there is difficulty. Some of it plays better with the right audience, and some of it flies over heads, so it’s important to know which is which.
Corporate
Adults appreciate subtlety and complexity. These are the kinds of shows where magicians can do close up magic and tricks that look small but stick with you for hours because even up close, you can’t figure them out. The illusions in adult magic shows are smaller, but much more difficult.
Kids
Children are aware that there’s a lot they don’t know about the world. When they see complex tricks, for all they know, that’s just how things always work. That’s why kids magic is simpler, but also bigger and showier. Magicians work with objects and concepts kids already know all about, and make it big and funny to keep their attention.
Like many other things in life, the quality of the magic show doesn’t come from the length, but what we do with it. (Wink wink!)
Corporate
Adults have much longer attention spans than kids do, so corporate magic shows get to be as long as you want - they can go as long as an hour! Tricks can be woven together, and the magician can even incorporate a storyline because they know that the grown ups will follow it.
Kids
This one is simple - kids magic shows are shorter, just like their attention spans! They tend to run twenty to thirty minutes because children just aren’t willing to sit around and for much longer. Often the magician can hang around and do a few individual tricks for interested kids, or they’ll offer other party services, but the magic show itself is pretty quick.
Have you ever noticed that a magic show isn’t just magic? There’s so much more to putting on a good show than the illusions within it, like making you laugh while we do it!
Corporate
Corporate magic shows allow for a much more adult sense of story and humor. Not only can a corporate magic show withstand a storyline as discussed above, but the magician can also play with the audience’s attempt to figure out the trick and make more adult jokes that would, at best, fly over the heads of kids. Magicians are also often comedians.
Kids
Kids magic shows are so much sillier! The show involves less of a story and more of a funny character. It’s almost like clown work, but without the makeup and outfit. The magician can still make your kids laugh, but it’s over the top kids humor, like a character who is shocked by how many handkerchiefs come out of their mouth.
Don’t get me wrong, at all ages there can be magic shows of all sizes.You can do kids magic for just the family, or a corporate show for an audience of hundreds. But when it comes to what each show typically looks like and how the average event goes, the below seems to hold pretty true.
Corporate
Corporate magic shows tend to be smaller, for just one or two company teams. Or even less than that, they’re big events but with performers doing walk around magic for groups of two to five or so. They incorporate personal interaction and close up magic work.
Kids
A kid’s birthday party is often a huge affair, with at least all of the kids from their class, and sometimes more. That’s a lot of people with a very short attention span! In order to keep every child’s attention for the entire show, it has to involve showier, grander illusions. Those require some space, but there isn't a kid (or parent!) who won’t be mesmerized by them.
I hope these distinctions are helpful as you look for great performers for your party! While most magicians have packages that can accommodate either children or adults (including me!) it’s always important to make sure you’re getting the right show for your event. But, so long as you do, I can guarantee that everyone will have a… magical time.
Are there any differences between corporate and kids magic shows that you think I missed? Feel free to reach out to me with whatever you’ve noticed! You can email me anytime, or find me on Instagram at @magicalkatrina_ or TikTok at @magicalkatrina.
*** I know I link to a couple of other magicians here. Don’t worry, neither of them work anywhere close to you! One is in Nashville, and the other is in the UK. I’m not linking to your competition. :)
This is another article where I didn’t include images because it’s perfectly reasonable for you to include pictures of you doing kids magic and corporate magic. If you’d like me to find something more generic instead, I’m happy to do that! But also, since it’s still on topic, you can just use your own photos, just so long as they’re not glamour shots but pictures of you actually doing the thing.
To book Katrina’s Virtual Magic Show, simply contact Katrina today, she can arrange a mutual date and time. We’ll schedule a zoom show link for you to share with guests or Katrina can jump on to your call at the exact time you want.
Zoom magic shows is the best platform for a virtual magic show (it has the most features for virtual shows like multi spotlighting etc). However, it’s also possible to use other platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, WebEx etc. For a virtual magic show or online magic show, the most important thing is you can all see the magic and talk with Katrina.
Magical Katrina’s Zoom virtual magic show is best for for adults but children can enjoy the show as well. The magic and mentalism is awesome and hilarious. However, it is very family friendly and kids and teens are highly encouraged to watch with their parents who are working from home.
Every event is different and cost is also different. I send individual quotes for each event. It depends on whether it’s private or corporate show, date and time, how many are watching the show, length of show, rehearsal needed, special bespoke tricks etc.
Contact us to book your online magic show and provide as many details as you can so we can reply as soon as possible with available dates, times, and a unique and personalized price quote.
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If the burden of planning a corporate event has fallen into your lap you are no doubt stressed out. Event planning is difficult, particularly for amateurs and those who have never planned an event before. Planning your company’s event involves little more than following a series of steps common among professional corporate event planners. Follow these steps closely and no one will know that your company’s event wasn’t planned by the pros.
Come up with a theme. Regardless of what the event is for -- training, morale, team building -- there needs to be a theme holding the event together. Deciding on what your event’s theme is will guide all other aspects of planning.
Set a rough budget. You won’t need to line item every single point on the budget. You should, however, have a vague idea of how much will be spent all told. In addition, you should have vague estimates of how much different aspects of the budget will cost, such as food, lodging, hall rental, entertainment and other major parts of the event.
Look into venues and vendors. You need a space for your event at the very least. Other things that you might need are food, furniture and audio-visual equipment. Make meetings with vendors to get prices for services offered. Get a wide number of quotes so that you have different options to balance against one another.
Look into hiring entertainment or an emcee to host the event. A Magician is a great addition to any event!
Finalize the menu with your caterer. Make sure to have options for every dietary requirement that may be in attendance -- vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halaal, or anything else.
Get decorations that are appropriate for the theme. Do this after you have decided on a final venue, as the décor will have to go with the venue.
Send out invitations. You can do this through snail mail or electronic mail, but both together is the best method. You can also use email alerts to ensure that people RSVP in time.
Create an extensive to-do list. Create a master list of everything that needs to be done before the event happens. Include the deadline for when these tasks must be completed. Make notes of who, if anyone, tasks have been delegated to. Follow up on tasks and make sure that everyone is taking responsibility for his assigned duties. One week before and one day before go through the list and double check to make sure that everything has been done.
Designate an event runner. This is a position far less glamorous than the name would have you believe. An event runner is a glorified gopher who does everything that needs to be done on the day of the event. You may need more than one even runner if the event in question is large.
Corporate event planning can be tricky but I hope these simple ideas and steps can help you through it! Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions.
Los Angeles Female Comedy Magician Magical Katrina
How to Choose the Right Los Angeles Magician for your Birthday Party?
Birthdays are special events in everyone’s life. Many people want to celebrate it and make their special day more memorable. If you are among those and want to make your birthday more fun, the best idea is to choose a magician. Whether it is your or your kid’s birthday party, a magician can add a more fun element to it. When looking for Los Angeles Children’s Magician, you may come across a few names. Choosing the best one seems confusing. So, the following are the easiest ways to choose the right magician in Los Angeles for your birthday party.
Tips to Consider when choosing the right magician for your Los Angeles Birthday party.
The Type of Party
The first, foremost thing you need to consider is the type of party you are hosting. Will the magician fit into the atmosphere you want to create at the party? Magicians who perform in large events may not be the ideal ones for the birthday party. Therefore, you should look for a specialized Los Angeles children’s magician when looking for a magician for a kid's event or Birthday.
Look at Online Reviews
One of the best aspects of choosing the right Los Angeles children magician is to look for online reviews. The magician with maximum positive reviews is worth considering. You can also check their social profiles as well as testimonials on their sites. Moreover, ask around to see if anyone in your connection has recommendations.
Ask Relevant Questions
Once you choose your desired magician, make sure to ask detailed questions. You can also ask them for the videos of their past performances, years of experience they have, how long they will perform, and the price. This will give you a clear idea about the magician you are willing to hire. You should take your time and ask all questions that come into your mind.
Entertainment Value
Many people often think that a magician's role is only limited to tricks and props. But Los Angeles children’s magician is more than that. Magic is about entertaining people with interactions. So, when choosing a magician, make sure they understand the concept of interacting and entertaining people while making them engaged and comfortable.
Magical Katrina has years of experience as a Los Angeles Children’s magician. She has performed at several birthday parties and also appeared in TV shows. To know more about her work or book her for your next birthday party in Los Angeles, you can get in touch with her.
Los Angeles Magician Magical Katrina
Katrina’s performances are designed specifically for corporate events.
Katrina’s incredible comedy magic will fully entertain and engage your group, and her custom scripting will communicate your organizations’s message in a fun, memorable way.
Are you planning to organize a corporate event? Want to make it exciting and fun for your corporate partners? If the answers to these questions are ‘yes,’ you should definitely hire a Corporate Magician. Corporate magicians not only provide dazzle entertainment but also perform magic tricks combined with some motivational message. A good Dallas Magician entertained and engaged guests in a corporate event.
Due to the pandemic, many magicians have started performing virtually. You can also find a Virtual Magician like Magical Katrina, who goes above and beyond the online show to give her audience a completely interactive experience. Her shows bring your entire organization together and make them laugh and engaged throughout the event. The following are the ways to choose the right magician for your corporate event.
Understand your Audience
Whether it is a networking event, Christmas party, or New Year event, you need to understand the kind of audience attending the event. If the event is formal, you will need a serious performance, but if it is light-hearted, then comic performance is the best.
Type of Magic
You are free to choose the type of magic you are looking for in your corporate event based on the size of your audience. It can be stage performance, tailored or close-up, or even a combination of all three. Close-up performance is the best for smaller groups as it will urge guests to engage and interact with a Corporate magician.
Hire an Experienced Corporate Magician
When it comes to hiring a Corporate Magician, experience matters a lot. It is important to do in-depth research before finalizing a magician for your corporate event. Browse magician profiles, online reviews check videos and look for featured articles. Make sure that the magician you choose has experience in live performing so everyone can enjoy the show.
Equipment and Venue
Another crucial aspect to consider is the venue. It is vital to think about space, furniture, size, and layout. Make sure to give a detailed description of the venue to the corporate magician so that they can easily perform without getting uncomfortable in the space.
Charges
When it comes to hiring quality corporate Magicians, keep in mind, they are not cheap. Whether you hire a table magician or a close-up magician, you will get what you pay for. So, you should choose the one that offers you the best and make your guests engaged and entertained.
If you are unable to find a leading corporate magician, Magical Katrina got you covered! She is an award-winning magician who can do amazing magic tricks that leave you and your guests amazed.
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Think that close up magic is only for private parties and corporate events for adults? Think again! Families and children love close up magic and walk around magic too! Walk around magic is perfect for larger high energy events like festivals, company picnics, bring your kid to work day, birthdays and more.
Close up magic is wonderful for when you want to add a touch of magic to your event but you don’t want to plan an entire time slot devoted to a large magic show. Katrina’s larger than life whimsical close up magic allows all the children and families at your event to have an intimate one on one show that’s interactive and personal to them.
Katrinas uses her silly and interactive child-like spirit and elegant sleight of hand to not only fool the adults; but enchant children of all ages. Her walk around cards, coins, rings, cellphone magic, and her basket of baby “bunnies” will help each of your guests feel like they are getting a truly unique and personal performance experience.
Are you planning to organize a corporate event? Want to make it exciting and fun for your corporate partners? If the answers to these questions are ‘yes,’ you should definitely hire a Corporate Magician. Corporate magicians not only provide dazzle entertainment but also perform magic tricks combined with some motivational message. A good Dallas Magician entertained and engaged guests in a corporate event.
Due to the pandemic, many magicians have started performing virtually. You can also find a Virtual Magician like Magical Katrina, who goes above and beyond the online show to give her audience a completely interactive experience. Her shows bring your entire organization together and make them laugh and engaged throughout the event. The following are the ways to choose the right magician for your corporate event.
Understand your Audience
Whether it is a networking event, Christmas party, or New Year event, you need to understand the kind of audience attending the event. If the event is formal, you will need a serious performance, but if it is light-hearted, then comic performance is the best.
Type of Magic
You are free to choose the type of magic you are looking for in your corporate event based on the size of your audience. It can be stage performance, tailored or close-up, or even a combination of all three. Close-up performance is the best for smaller groups as it will urge guests to engage and interact with a Dallas magician.
Hire an Experienced Magician
When it comes to hiring a Fort Worth Magician, experience matters a lot. It is important to do in-depth research before finalizing a magician for your corporate event. Browse magician profiles, online reviews check videos and look for featured articles. Make sure that the magician you choose has experience in live performing so everyone can enjoy the show.
Equipment and Venue
Another crucial aspect to consider is the venue. It is vital to think about space, furniture, size, and layout. Make sure to give a detailed description of the venue to the corporate magician so that they can easily perform without getting uncomfortable in the space.
Charges
When it comes to hiring quality Dallas Magicians, keep in mind, they are not cheap. Whether you hire a table magician or a close-up magician, you will get what you pay for. So, you should choose the one that offers you the best and make your guests engaged and entertained.
If you are unable to find a leading Dallas magician, Magical Katrina got you covered! She is an award-winning magician who can do amazing magic tricks that leave you and your guests amazed.
Looking into booking the best Los Angeles magician or best Bay Area magician? Well I have news for you! If you're expecting the old rabbit-out-of-a-hat trick or sawing a woman in half: this is not your grandfather's magic. Professional magicians have updated their magic shows with amazing illusions, dangerous stunts, mentalism, comedy, and more! People of all ages alike are amazed by magical entertainment, and magicians know how to read their audience. Whether you're planning a corporate event, school prom, or a fun birthday party, book a Los Angeles magician or a San Francisco magician through Katrina’s Party Characters to provide the mystery and awe at your next magical event!
About booking a Magician
If you've decided to book a magician for your party or event, you're in for quite a show! With illusions, games, and comedy, guests of all ages will be dazzled and remember this celebration for years to come. The cost of hiring a professional magician will vary depending on the type of show, length of performance, the age range of the audience, and the entertainer’s experience. Prices may also increase for more elaborate shows with various props and equipment for complex illusions. Contact local Los Angeles or San Francisco magicians Dirrctly to get a quote for your event. If you’re unsure what to do you can always send Katrina’s Party Characters a quote!
Things to consider:
When booking a professional magician, consider the differences between the many genres of magical entertainment. Some professionals specialize in kids parties with family-friendly comedy and illusions. Other magicians push physical boundaries with bold escape tricks and dangerous props. Strolling magic, also known as table magic, is suitable for smaller, more intimate audiences and can provide excellent dinner entertainment. It may be difficult to decide, but browsing through online profiles and websites will give you a detailed look into each magician's performance. Look for a description of their services, photos of their act, and if possible, read through reviews from their past clients on yelp, gig websites, and google maps. When you book a professional magician on A random gig website you never know what you’re going to get. Here at Katrina’s Party Characters we alwyas tecommend yu book directly with the magicians themselves. It will save you tons of overhead and extra fees those indirect gig sites charge to you and to the performer . Never fear! If you book through Katrina’s Party Characters then you can rest easy knowing your communication and payments are secure, and you're backed by our KPC Worry-Free Guarantee. You'll have a memorable and magical event!
Whats next?
Katrina is a children’s magician and close up magician that performs in San Francisco, the Bay Area, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Hollywood and more!
You can book children’s magic shows in Los Angeles from Katrina at this link:
https://www.katrinaspartycharacters.com/losangeleschildrenspartyentertainment
