Summer Garden Party Ideas - A Magician?

The beautiful weather we've been having (especially in York) has had me thinking about having summer garden parties and barbecues. If you've been thinking about this too, why not think about adding a little extra sparkle to your summer house party and book a mind reading magician for parties. 

I know what you're thinking...this looks delicious.

Here's some ideas for how a mind reader or magician can improve your garden party:

• Close-Up Garden Party Magician: Why not invite an extra guest for your day and have a magician performing effects or reading yours and your guests minds up close and personal. Whilst they're waiting for their burger to be ready on the BBQ, have someone perform for them whilst they wait. It's sure to get people talking and make it more than your standard summer party. It will help your neighbours and friends bond and get to know each other with ease as a natural talking point.
• Parlour Show in The Sun: Many magicians (including Chris Wall Mind Reader) offer a short usually half hour parlour show. This means that the show is somewhere between what would be performed on the worlds biggest stage and the stuff performed in your hands. Why not hire a magician to perform this type of show in your garden? It's one of my favourite types of shows to perform because it involves everyone but is still very intimate. 
• Saves You From Unpredictable Weather: You've checked the forecasts and planned ahead but the UK weather is unpredictable. If the weather isn't great on the day, a magician can perform inside. This will mean your party may not be outside but will be unique remembered and fun. People won't care if you get shut inside if there's something else to distract them inside. 

If you're having a barbecue or a summer garden party. Consider the ideas above when organising it. It's sure to put a smile on your guests faces and ensure that they have a great time. 

Contact Chris Wall by following the link below to see how he can help with your event or leave a comment below. 

WIN Free Stuff! Chris Wall Magic Competition

To celebrate the Chris Wall - Mind Reader Facebook page reaching 500 'Likes'. I'm running a giveaway on my facebook page. You can win some cool stuff detailed below.

The prize for the sweepstakes. 

You could win. 

1) 1x Chris Wall Magic Limited Edition Mug
2) 1x 50% off Voucher
3) 1x Derren Brown 'Tricks of the Mind' book
4) 1x Beginner Magicians Book.
5) 1x New deck of playing cards.

There's still 3 days left to enter and all you have to do is put in your e-mail address (just so I can contact you to notify you if you win.) It's really that simple.

Click this to enter the Chris Wall - Mind Reader Facebook Sweepstakes.

3 Alternative Wedding Magician Ideas + Bonus

Check out my post from last week When Should A Wedding Magician Perform?

In my humble opinion a wedding magician or mind reading magician is an extra special way to add to your wedding day (I may be biased). However there are plenty of other ways a magician can be incorporated into your wedding plans rather than just the ceremony day or reception itself.

3 Unique Wedding Magician Suggestions

1. Anniversary - If you're celebrating an anniversary, why not add a little something extra to your celebration party. Whether that is your cotton, Diamond, or Oak (It's the traditional 80th anniversary gift ) anniversary. Consider hiring the same magician for your anniversary party as the one you hired when you had your wedding day.
2. Wedding Shower - The wedding shower is a really unique time to have a wedding magician. I find this is definitely more appropriate for the mind reading magician *cough* but I don't see why it couldn't work for a traditional magician too. The reason I say it's best for the mind reading magician is that they can provide effects based around reading who your friends crushes are or who their first kiss was. Book a magician to perform an intimate show for you and your close friends, you'll have a great time and really get to know each other.
3. Engagement Party - When you announce your engagement to your friends and family it is such an exciting time! It's also the first time some of your friends who will be involved with the wedding planning will be meeting for the first time. Take the pressure off of them bonding and invite a magician to help break the ice and make sure everyone is in a good mood when they meet. 

BONUS: The Proposal - A bonus idea is to get a magician to help you in the proposal. Proposals should be magic by definition. Some of the very best take your partner by surprise , what better way to do this than to have a magician produce the ring - or better yet get them to teach you how too! If you promise to keep the secret then I'm sure you'll come to some arrangement. Check out this amazing example below.

I hope that get's you thinking. If you have any questions on the above then feel free to leave a comment and I'll get back to you ASAP.

Where else could a magician be used in your wedding plans?

Thank You - 500 Facebook Likes!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

As of approximately 1am this morning - the Chris Wall - Mind Reader Facebook page reached 500 likes! 

This is very cool and I'm very excited that so many people have enjoyed my skills as a party mind reader, wedding magician and corporate entertainer.

Competition Time

As a thank you, I'll be running a small competition for my Facebook fans at some point tomorrow (Saturday) to win some free stuff. It'll be good fun and some cool prizes up for grabs. 

If you're interested you can still be involved just head over to the Chris Wall - Mind Reader Facebook page, hit like (alternatively hit like in the box on the right or at the bottom of the page). Then tomorrow, watch for instructions on how to participate in the competition. I think it will be just after midday. 

Sincerely, thank you for getting me to 500 likes - now the road to 1,000 ;)

UPDATE: The contest is now live and you can enter by going to http://woobox.com/6h6ha6

A Unique Alternative to After Dinner Speakers

Instead of a traditional after dinner speaker for your corporate event, consider a unique, interactive and entertaining alternative the after dinner magician/mind reader. 

The modern magician doesn't perform the cheesy entertainment that you might once have associated with magic. Magicians today offer commercial entertainment that offers a unique entertainment for your guests. Here are three reasons you should consider a mind reading magician for your next After dinner event.

Why Hire an After Dinner Mind Reader?

1. Unique - When was the last time you saw someone have their mind read in front of you? It's such a unique experience and by bringing in a magician or mind reader you get credit for thinking outside the box and bringing an innovative form of entertainment to your guests.
2. Interactive - Mind reading gets all of your fellow employees involved in the process. Get the boss up for a special effect and see how your employees react to having their mind read. It's endless fun. Just to be clear, there is nothing embarrassing or revealing about this process, everything is conducted in a manner that represents you and your company with the highest respect.
3. Teaches You Something - Any After Dinner speaker will often teach you something valuable in amongst their anecdotes. This applies still to the modern magician or mind reader. Often included will be a lesson or business tip that is taught but for the other two reasons outlined above, it resonates much brighter with the audience than if not. 

Alternative to the after dinner speaker for conferences is the after dinner magician.

I hope that puts the corporate mind reader into the mix. For anymore clarification on this topic then leave a comment.

What unique alternatives to an After Dinner Speaker have you seen?

3 Unique Party Ideas When Booking a Birthday Party Magician

A birthday party magician doesn't just have to be for Children. Although a magician is a popular children's party idea, why not consider booking a magician for an adult or teen's birthday. It's a unique birthday idea that will surprise your guests and make sure they remember the party for a long time as most people haven't seen a close-up magician in person.

Modern magic isn't the cheesy magic you may be used to. In fact modern close-up magic is incredibly classy and performed in your hands, designed for adults (that's not to say 'adult material'). Here are three ways in which a close-up magician or mind reader could be used at your event. 

3 Birthday Party Magician Ideas

1. An Intimate Show for your Closest Friends - Are you having just a few friends over for a intimate dinner? Many magicians offer a close-up set that can usually can range up to 30 minutes for guests of up to 15-20 people. This is a really intimate show in which everyone gets involved and your guests will walk away with something they'll remember for a long time to come.
2. A strolling magician - If having a larger event with many extended friends and family, a party mind reader or magician can make for a nice ice-breaker as well as a really entertaining way for guests to pass the time whilst they wait to speak with you. If you're busy talking with all your friends it can take some time to see everyone, and a magician can help that time fly by. 
3. Many magicians will offer a special effect for the person who's birthday it is. I know that I perform an effect that leaves them with a surprising and memorable present and card that often leaves the recipient in a state of awe. If booking on behalf of the birthday person, be sure to see if the party magician provides this kind of service and surprise them!

These are of course just a few suggestions. I will be developing on some of these and providing more ideas click here to see more posts on hiring a party magician. 

Have you been blown away by a magician or mind reader at a birthday party? How else have you seen magicians at parties? Let me know in the comments below.