May 17 I was hired as roving magician by Yubase a Korean oil refinery. The event was dinner/hospitality suite for Yubase customers that visited an exhibit at Mariana Bay Sands. The event was held at the Mandarin Oriental in Singapore. The client also hired Jeremy Pei who is another full time performer in Singapore. We have worked together at other events before – it was great to see him again.
On May 17 I was performing my regular gig as a close-up magician at the Grand Hyatt Sunday brunch. I walked up to a table with about 15 people and realized they were all German. We started chatting and they actually came from my home state Baden-Wuerttemberg.
I could tell because of the accent. The cool part was one couple came from my home town – which is quite a coincidence, but the best part was that the Lady is Gymnast trainer of my sister. Small World.
Panasonic held their annual dinner and dance event with about 130 guests at the Crowne Plaza May 13 . I was engaged to perform a 25 min stage show during the dinner. I felt slightly overdressed since everyone was dressed up in a Super Hero costume.
May 11 I was engaged Chanel as a roving magician for the launch of Talisman collection. The audience consisted of 150 guests from all over Asia. For the event, Chanel rented Catalunya a nice Tapas restaurant direct at Collyer Quay. The set up was great I can learn a lot from companies like Chanel how to do branding and attention to detail.
About 2 weeks ago Lufthansa Technik engaged my service as trade show magician to attract potential leads to their booth. I was hired for 3 days during the peak hours of the show. Below the case study.
Client Name: Lufthansa Technik AG
Description: Manufacturer-independent provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for aircrafts, engines and components
Industry: Aviation Industry
Headquarter: Hamburg
Event: Airshow Singapore 2016
Audience: Over 45,000 trade attendees from 125 countries
Task: The marketing project manager was looking for a presenter who could not only draw prospects to the booth, but also inform about the new products that were presented at the booth. The motto was innovation and each letter represented a new product.
The Objective: To maximize the number of attendees
that saw the demonstration and give the sales reps
a starting point for a dialogue in which they could
qualify the prospects
Solution: Infotainment presentation. A customized presentation that included the Lufthansa Technik Logo and the 11 innovations in an informative and entertaining way. Stefan brought consistent crowds to the booth every 30 minutes for 3 hours per day. About 500 potential leads at the booth in 3 days.
The Singapore Army is a conscript army. The guys have to serve 2 years. Some of them go thru an officer training and at the end they have a ball. The recruits organize everything on their own. Usually they are looking for Singapore entertainers that perform at the cocktail reception and or stage. I was hired for the third time at this event. It is a lot of fun the guys and their dates dress up and the mood is relaxed. I performed first 1.5 hours of close up magic during the cocktails and at the beginning of the dinner and later a 30 minute stage show. The event was held at Marina Bay Sands. Below some collections of pictures from the performance. As you can see I was by far the oldest guy in the room… Well I have been doing some of these routines for over 15 years…
Here is the last update from the corporate magician Singapore for this year. First I would like to say thank you to all the people who have engaged my services, either the first time or repeatedly. Without you I wouldn’t be writing this entry.
2015 was, with over 100 performances, stage and close up, great and I am looking forward to do more in the coming year. It is hard to pick a highlight since I enjoy and learn from all performances even the ones that don’t go to well.
Yes there are shows that could go better! I learn from each of them. In fact the shows that don’t go well are the ones I take the most out of. I am a perfectionist and I try to deliver the best job I can, however no matter how well you plan things sometimes go wrong. Who’s fault is it? Wrong question – what can be done better to avoid the same thing happening next time. I see performance like Kaizen – continuous improvement.
If I had to pick a moment from this year that illustrates what I want to achieve with a performance it would be this one:
I do an effect in which I borrow a coin which disappears and re-appears inside a small sealed envelope which was inside a zip closed wallet. I offer my audience a long or short mystery. The short mystery is the option to open the envelope right now and validate that the coin is theirs’ . The long mystery is different. They don’t open the envelope. This means they have a mystery as long as they have the envelope if it is really the coin with their initials on it. I claim it is – but I am a magician…
I have been performing this effect at my regular gig at the Grand Hyatt Sunday brunch for over a year now. Last week a family came back and I was asked to come to there table. The daughter (about 8 years old) still had the envelope unopened. The last time they were there was about 3 months ago. The same happened with a Gentlemen that comes to the Hyatt with his wife at least 5 times a year. He still has the envelope – not opened for over 4 months.
Why is this great? Because the performance is in their mind for a long time and they have a magical moment every time they look at the envelope. How many people open it right away? I would say about 75% and usually out of group pressure. However I still have them open it after I left the table. This means they will debate out after the performance is done.
My goal for 2016 is to have 50% not open the envelope.
Happy Holidays!
Stefan
Finally some pictures from a recent performance. Amazing interaction
Hiring a magician in Singapore A couple of weeks ago BBC Chartering was hiring a magician for the Asia Eisbein Essen which is an annual luncheon event. Eisbein is basically a kind of German pork knuckle which is usually broiled not roasted. The audience consisted of BBC staff, clients and partners. When I did a […]
How to get into RWS without paying SGD 100
This week I was hired by Resorts World Sentosa for Magic Performance at a dinner function that they hosted for VIP clients from Malaysia and Indonesia. The event was hosted in room backstage in the Casino. I am a PR in Singapore and this means I have to pay SGD 100 to get into the Casino premises. I had to fill out quite a lot of forms and do some phone calls until I had all the permits to get there without paying. The picture below was taken backstage. I was at changing room that the bands are usually using and I took the chance to at least get a picture of the casino since have never been there. I also noticed that most of the bands that play there are either from Hong Kong or Taiwan. Well most of the Gamblers are from these places and China naturally.
There’s one way to make your event truly magical – hire a magician! Whether you are planning a kids’ party, corporate event, or wedding, magicians can truly add something special to your event. But, there are lots of magicians out there – each with different styles and specialties. Finding the right fit for an event certainly takes time. Here are some tips that can help you to find the performer that fits your needs:
Know Your Audience
When selecting a magician, you should first think about the event you are hosting. Are you looking for a magician to perform at a child’s birthday party? Or are you looking for someone to amaze and interact with your co-workers and clients? These details play a role in your search. It’s important to know which type of magic you’re looking for from your performer. Some magicians specialize in close-up magic and can stroll from guest to guest at a party, while others will perform a more formal stage-magic show. There are adult and/or corporate magicians and there are children’s magicians. You wouldn’t want to accidentally hire a birthday party magician to perform for your top corporate clients.
Do Your Research
When you start your search for a magician – visit performer profiles and get to know what they have to offer. Clients should really do their homework and research before they even call an entertainer. They should only consider hiring magicians or other types of entertainers who have performance videos and testimonials on their websites. Reading client reviews on a performer’s profile is a very important step in the search process. Make sure to look at reviews that are appropriate to your event type. As suggested, you should also watch videos of the magician and view their pictures. If you would like more footage or additional references, you can always ask the performer to provide you with more information.
Considerations for the Kids
If you are hiring a magician for a children’s event, you will likely have concerns about inviting a performer (who you don’t know) around your kids. Many clients may be looking for entertainment for their children, and we all know our children are our most valuable possessions. You will want to find out if the magician you are considering is someone who works well with kids and can keep their attention for longer than 15 minutes. You also want the performer to be someone who is very trustworthy. Before you let anyone around your children you should know a little about who they are as a person. Ask for references from schools and day care centers.
Professionals Only Please
When a client is considering hiring a magician they should pay very close attention to the length of time the performer has been doing magic professionally. It’s not hard to go online and buy some magic props, but crafting routines and magic effects that will make your events amazing, fun and interactive take a lifetime of experience. Also, when a performer has worked hundreds of different types of events you can be confident that he or she will be able to adapt to your needs and deal with any changes or issues that come up at the event. You should also ask any magician you are considering hiring if they are insured. The truth is, about 80% of entertainers are NOT insured. In my opinion, it’s not worth the risk of hiring someone who is not insured. It is common practice for entertainers to be insured with at least some liability insurance. Live entertainers are working with props and people at your event, and though we don’t like to think of it, accidents can happen! When the entertainer is insured you have less to worry about and everyone is covered and can feel safe. It will give you piece of mind when hiring the entertainer.
Contact
When you have narrowed down your magician selection, you should contact them for a price quote. At that point the magician will contact you and set up a time to discuss your event in greater detail. Before you speak to the performer, you should have a list of questions ready, so you don’t forget any important details.
You should feel free to ask the performers you are considering anything that crosses your mind. The more information you have, the higher the chances are of you finding the perfect fit for your event. When you are ready to book, make sure you get everything in writing with an entertainment contract. It’s the best way to safeguard your event.
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