Frequently asked questions about magic shows

For adults: the Stand-up Magic Show (stage show), close-up magic among the guests, a combination of both and a custom programme. For children: a magic show for children and balloon modelling. You can find an overview on the Programmes page.

I perform for both adults and children, and each makes up roughly half of my shows. For adults I prepare interactive magic shows for corporate events, balls, weddings and private celebrations. For children I have a separate programme full of humour, surprises and magic in which the children themselves take an active part. I perform at children’s events, carnivals, parties and in schools and nurseries.

The Stand-up Magic Show (stage show) normally lasts 25 minutes, and its length can be adapted to the event schedule. Close-up magic most often lasts about an hour; I recommend the length based on the number of guests and the character of the event.

The magic show for children normally lasts 50 minutes including balloon rewards; balloon modelling on its own normally lasts an hour.

Yes. I adapt the length, the style and the timing to your programme. With a custom programme I create magic around your brand or theme.

Yes, that is the essence of my style. The audience are not just spectators — they become a direct part of the magic.

Yes, and I recommend it. I can involve the guest of honour in a chosen trick and create a personal moment for all the guests.

Excellent! That is exactly the question I want to hear after a show. It means the magic worked. And how do I do it? I’ll keep that to myself for now. 😉

Close-up magic needs neither a stage nor a sound system. For a stage show I need enough space to perform, ideally a raised area or a stage, so that everyone in the audience has a good view. With a larger audience or in a bigger hall, a sound system with a microphone is also advisable. If needed, I can bring my own sound system — just let me know in advance. We always agree on the specific technical requirements beforehand, depending on the venue and the character of the event.

For smaller events a stage is not necessary; enough space to perform, with a good view for everyone, is sufficient. With a larger audience or in a bigger hall, a stage is advisable so that people in the back rows can see well too. Close-up magic needs no stage at all.

If there is none at the venue, let me know in advance and I can provide it. Otherwise I will use your sound system with a microphone.

Yes. For stage shows I send the technical requirements in writing so that your sound engineer has them well in advance.

For private parties I arrive ready, usually shortly before the show starts. For larger events I arrive about an hour in advance so that there is enough time to prepare and to check the technical set-up.

Yes. I perform the entire programme in English, not just the introduction. If the audience is mixed, I can run the programme bilingually.

The stage show is suitable for small groups as well as audiences of several hundred. In larger halls it is important to ensure a good view of the performance, ideally from a stage or a raised area, and a suitable sound system.

Close-up magic among the guests is suitable for any number of guests. For larger events I recommend a longer time slot so that as many guests as possible can enjoy the magic up close.

Yes. I can build a trick around your product, logo or campaign message. I prepare such a trick to order, so please book it at least four weeks in advance. More on the Product launches page.

I recommend placing the Stand-up Magic Show in the main part of the programme, for example alongside the speeches or other shared performances, when the guests’ attention is focused on the stage. Ideally before the informal part of the evening starts, while all the guests are together.

Close-up magic, on the other hand, works best during the informal part of the party, when guests move around freely, chat and enjoy themselves in smaller groups.

I always adapt the programme to the age of the children. A show for pre-schoolers looks different from one for schoolchildren or older kids. I choose the tricks, the humour and the way the audience gets involved so that the specific age group enjoys the show.

Private children’s parties usually have 10–20 children, but the number is not limited. For larger events, for example in schools, on Children’s Day or at public events, I prepare a different type of programme adapted to a larger audience — more on the Children’s events page.

Yes. Balloon rewards — animals made of modelling balloons — are part of the magic show. If you want more, you can add a separate balloon modelling session.

Yes. For nurseries, schools, Children’s Day and family days I prepare a separate programme adapted to the number and age of the audience.