October 7th, 2011
Transforming your company’s holiday party cocktail hour(s) into something extraordinary might just take a little magic!
The first hour of your company’s holiday/Christmas party is critical setting the right atmosphere. Often, employees and guests don’t know what to do so they talk about work. Not because they want to but if nothing special like a roaming magician is not set up to add to the festivities..then people are already bored. It’s after hours, a weekend it’s an appreciation of your emplpoyees hard work…give them something speical to remember…roaming magicians, jugglers, all can be a part of making your event memorable.
The magician who is roaming the cocktail hours can enhance the fun, co-workers now are calling over other co-workers to enjoy the illusions! A roaming magician can help create a bonding experience as the miracles happen in front of your eyes and everyone looks at each other in disbelief…”How did he do that?”
Make your company’s cocktail party more than just another boring conversation topic…liven it up with a roaming magician!!
For more exciting ideas for your office holiday party call Phil Smith 1-800-964-8749
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August 2nd, 2011
Is it to early to start talking about Christmas and holiday parties? Not if you’re in the line of business that cateers to company events.
1st on the agenda is locate the facility your company will be holding the party; in-office, banquet hall at a hotel, bar, etc…
2nd- food; choices; goumet/fancy or simple that you know everyone will like?
3rd- What kind of fun to you provide for entertainment? What will everyone enjoy?
An entertainer…it’s a gift every employee and guests gets to enjoy!
If you do a drawing for a couple big gifts only 1 or 2 people reap the benefits. However, a professional entertainer, like a magician/comedian is a gift everyone experiences…it’s a big win/win!
Call Phil for more creative ideas or to help make your holiday party the best ever.
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July 25th, 2011
How do you get the biggest bang (entertainment) for your buck?
Two effective ways is to block book with other events, facilities, fairs so that the entertainer can offer you better pricing due to several events in same location around the same date(s)!
The second way is to ask for package deals; i.e. more hours= better savings; for variety entertainers like magicians, jugglers, maybe a combo of a roaming style to work the room or picnic areas and a show or several of both.
Perhaps the artist/entertainer can offer a performance and then a workshop on magic, juggling, improv, etc… some entertainers might be willing to add on a workshop to get the performance aspect. So the event/client gets an added bonus for less money or perhaps even for free.
Call Abracadabra Productions for creative ways to save and get much more for your event’s dollars!
Magically,
PHIL
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July 14th, 2011
OK, so you’re in charge of the company outing and you just found out a week or two before it’s happening. Yikes, so let’s start planning…location, theme, activities (outdoor swimming, horse shoes, etc…) What about your co-workers that aren’t into all those physical activities? What do you plan for them to keep them involved and thrilled while waiting for the burgers?
Burgers…let’s see we need the buns, hamburger, ketchup, mustard, what’s missing?
Live entertainment! No not for the burgers, but interactive entertainment (like a juggler, magician, etc..) can distract from any flaws or time delays during the cooking, lobster bake (oops 10 more people showed up than planned) so they need more time to cook the additional employees (their food that is:) ) . Are there lines for picking up the burgers, lobster & corn on the cob? Perfect time to add to the festivities and make any ‘wait disappear!’
For more creative ideas for your company’s outing e-mail psmith@corporatemagician.com
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May 24th, 2011
Wow, you’re son or daughter is graduating. You want to celebrate and make it fun. How do you make it fun? You hire, master magician, Phil Smith to increase the FUN FACTOR!
TIps to relax and enjoy your son or daughter’s big day:
Hire a caterer…be a guest at your own party, not running around serving everyone. Or keep it simple w/ BBQ. Maybe one of your friends or relatives can serve the beverages, to take one of the jobs away so you can enjoy the party.
Put some music on to create a festive mood. Keep it simple again, either hire a DJ or pre-record a mix of music for all ages.
Last, make it fun, exciting, and uniqe by adding sleight-of-hand, mind reading, and comedy while I mingle with your son/daughter and all their guests!
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April 26th, 2011
Why do you want to do a Open House? Is it to show off some new construction/renevation to your clients or employees? Perhaps both, letting employees feel pride in a new well built building, and to show the operations of how things are done for your customers.
How do you get clients and employees to attend? Some food is a good start:) Maybe a theme that relates somehow to your business; i.e. if your an accounting firm perhaps canapes that are green, or in the shape of money.
Will your company’s Open House be for adults only or will families be invited? Either way entertainment would be a great addition to liven up the festivities and give them a reason to stay more than 15 minutes.
A mind reading magician and a phychic palm reader would create a fun atmosphere ‘on seeing into the company’s future.’ Perhaps 3 or 4 stations of entertainers depending on how large your audience is. I’ve ‘wowed’ small open houses for Bagel shops which had maybe 50 people to a Post Office Distribution center in Scarborough, Maine with 500 people attending…so make it interesting and make it fun to get your customers and employees to come out to it!
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April 20th, 2011
Planning your company outing this summer? What to do:)
Do you plan an elaborate theme, do interactiv activites, or bring them off location?
Here are some exciting ideas to try…a cruise. Most New England states have a cruise service. In Portland, Maine the Casco Bay cruises; in Naples, Maine..Songo Locke River Queen; New Hampshire -in Portsmouth has a cruise line; Massachusetts too. What kind of activities will increase the “Fun Factor?” How about a card magician performing some card illusions like the old river boat gamblers?!
Or a Lobster bake..on an island, at an outdoor park, but more than just make the lobster disappear…add a murder mystery, a comedy magician, or a game of sharades…but you have to guess which employee your team is trying to emulate:)
The company picnic spcing it up may take more than some mustard.
Are you allowing employees to invite their kids? Do you move it to a state park or hold it on company grounds? Ice cream, hot dogs, and chicken you can up the ante by having a professional cater and relax at your company party. A children’s magician would be fun, non- threatening, and have a few surprises up their sleeves for the CEO and other employees too!
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April 7th, 2011
It’s surprising when you go to a trade show to see what companies are doing or not doing to attract potential clients to their booths.
How do you attract people to your booth?
Here are some of the mistakes I see often; employees sitting behind their booths and not standing in front of their booth to greet customers. Talking on their cell phones instead of being interested in clients. And these are just 2 of the biggest no, no’s we all see at expos.
Find a hook, is it a promotional product that is unique or more importantly is something your potential clientelle would keep and use. Often, I engage/hook potential clients in for companies I’m promoting like recently Ameriprsie Financial engaging them with a unique question and then using money (which corrolates to finances.) Other times, I will incorporate the company’s promotional give away into the performance.
The difference you’ve been needing to attract clients might just be a little magic!
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October 23rd, 2010
If you are a meeting planner or the person who drew the short straw and you are planning this years holiday party…”How do you make it special? Unforgettable?”
Employees, clients, and staff all want to be part of something special so live interactive entertainment during the cocktail/social hours and/or an after dinner presentation that involves everyone takes some planning. First, budget wise a company or organization should plan on $5-$15per person. (i.e. 100 people you should be planning on $1,000-$1,500 minimum for quality entertainment your co-workers will be raving to you for weeks after the holiday party. )
After dinner shows can be anywhere from $500-$5,000 depending on distance, name recognition of performer, creditials, etc…and that’s not for a national speaker, comedian, magician.
Does the entertainer have videos of samples of their work, especially in the area of entertainment you are planning? (Corporate, children’s holiday party, etc…)
Make this holiday one your co-workers are thanking you for long after the party subsides.
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October 19th, 2010
The Christmas season and holiday seasons (Hanukah, etc..) are magical times. People are friendlier to each other, we think of others and not just ourselves.
Dropping change and bills into Salvation Army, Food for Hunger, and all the wonderful charities out there gives us all a sense of magic…we do make a difference.
Christmas Carolers, Santas in the Malls, decorations everywhere can add a smile, laughter, and even cheers to all ages, types, religions, etc… and after all isn’t that part of celebrating…helping others enjoy their lives and experiences!!!
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