Sensational Yet Haunting Revelation of a Family-Friendly Magician !
Massachusetts Magician for Hire, Adult Events.
I’ve spent at least ten years promoting myself as a “Magician for Adult Events.” However, I discovered early on that I was not keen on performing for children. (Not that there’s anything wrong with it!) I do not have an interest in “balloon twisting” or playing the “Look, Don’t See” game. Yeah, that’s a thing. (Beyond Look, Don’t See: Furthering the Art of Children’s Magic) In retrospect, it wasn’t children’s magic in general. Instead, it was a small span of age, from 4 years old to 8, approximately.
Exclusively for Children:
On the other hand, there are entertainers who focus only on children’s magic. Some of them are very good to excellent. Nevertheless, it would take a lot of hard work to compete with the specialists. So, why compete in a field where I knew I would be on the lowest rung on the ladder?
Events with Children in attendance:
I wasn’t working very long when I understood that children would be in attendance at certain adult functions. Of course, I didn’t ignore them. Imagine the reviews I would get if I spurned children, “I’m sorry, I only perform for adults! Move on, out of my way!”
I enjoy performing for children:
It is inevitable that you will be required to perform for children at weddings, or an adult birthday show, where they may be in attendance. Often, no adjustments are needed, as they are old enough to understand the concepts of the entertainment. Somewhere in the age range of 8, 9, or 10, children get it and are capable of understanding an adult show. (Additionally, my adult shows are “clean” in content.)
If I am performing “Walk Around Magic” a little more attention to detail may be necessary. See the photos below as a description. Sponge ball magic is suitable for children or adults.
Most magicians perform the “Ambitious Card Routine.” That’s the one where a signed selection is continuously placed in the middle of the deck, only to return to the top, in increasingly impossible conditions. When children are participating, I carry some blank face cards, and have the children sign them, draw a picture…whatever they choose. The concept is simplicity itself and the entertainment value is personal as the children appreciate the magic happening to a card, they have made unique.
I am proud to say, I am a family friendly magician. I’ll accept my award now.
