Your Complete Guide to Hiring a Sydney Magician: What to Know Before You Book
If you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, or milestone party in Sydney, choosing the right entertainment is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. You want something that not only engages your guests in the moment but also creates memories they’ll be talking about long after the night is over.
Few forms of entertainment achieve this better than live magic. A professional magician doesn’t just perform tricks, they create an unforgettable experience for your guests.
But how do you choose the right Sydney magician for your event?
With over 20 years of professional experience, international performances, high profile clients, and hundreds of 5 star reviews, Liam Power is one of Sydney’s most trusted magicians.
This guide will help you navigate the process of hiring a magician for your event (even if it’s not Liam though we hope it is). You’ll learn about the different types of magic, key questions to ask before you book, and what separates an average show from one your guests will rave about.
First Things First, Why Hire a Magician for Your Event?
A magician offers a unique kind of entertainment that makes events stand out. Unlike a band or DJ, magic is interactive, guests aren’t just watching, they’re part of the performance.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Magic gets the party started: When a magician mingles with guests, you’ll immediately hear laughter, applause, and gasps of “Do that again!”
- Creates lasting memories: People may forget the playlist, but they’ll always remember the moment they had their mind read or a card vanished in their own hands.
- Adds a wow factor: Magic elevates weddings, corporate events, and private parties with an element of sophistication and wonder.
- Appeals to all ages: From kids to grandparents, magic has cross-generational appeal, making it one of the few forms of entertainment that truly connects everyone.
- Magic is customisable: Do you have a brand you want to highlight, a guest of honour, a VIP. A great magician is able to customise some magic to highlight a product or brand or make a custom piece of magic especially for the vip.
What Are the Most Common Types of Magic Performances
Not all magic is the same. The best Sydney magicians adapt their performances to suit your event’s format, crowd size, and atmosphere
Roving Close Up Magic
he magician moves from group to group, performing sleight of hand and mind reading illusions right in front of your guests.
- Best for: Cocktail receptions, networking events, weddings, pre dinner drinks, birthdays over 25 people
- Key benefits: Highly interactive, versatile, can seamlessly work around other entertainment or formalities and creates a buzzing social atmosphere
Stage Shows
A feature show designed for larger audiences. The whole room focuses on the magician for a high impact experience.
- Best for: Seated audiences, corporate functions, gala dinners, awards nights
- Key benefits: Serious wow factor, entertains a large amount of people in a short amount of time
Magical MC
A magician who also acts as your MC keeps the event flowing smoothly while adding moments of magic between speeches or awards.
- Best for: Corporate events, award nights, product launches
- Key benefits: A seamless 2 in 1 service, professional MC and world-class magic
Close-Up Show (Small Group Format)
Similar to roving magic but performed for an intimate group in a show setting.
- Best for: Small gatherings of under 25 people such as hens, bucks, or family events
- Key benefits: All the best bits of roving magic and a stage show in one package
What should you look for when Booking a Sydney Magician
Experience and Reputation
Look at their past clients, look at their testimonials and reviews, make sure they are in depth and have been written by real people and not A or paid for reviews.
Take a look at their videos and see if their magic fits the style you want for your event
Give them a call, most magicians especially Liam want to know about your event and you can get a feel for them over the phone.
Big brands don’t risk hiring amateurs. Clients like Atlassian, Google, Westpac, Canva, Hilton, and Destination NSW have trusted Liam Power with their events a testament to his professionalism and skill.
Performing Style & Personality
A magician should enhance your event’s atmosphere, not dominate it. With over two decades of experience, Liam has performed for boards of ASX companies, NRL teams, festival crowds, celebrity weddings and intimate family gatherings. He knows how to read a room and adjust his performance seamlessly.
Check where they are they located?
Some magicians advertising their services in Sydney aren’t based here which means you’ll be paying extra for travel and risking delays on the day is travel is delayed. A good way to do this is to check if they have a Sydney based google business profile
Do they have insurance?
Problems are almost non existent but if they do arise that’s what insurance is for. Most professionals will have public liability insurance Liam is no different.
What are their booking terms?
Some Magicians require a deposit, some don’t. Liam has a brief one page performance agreement to secure a booking and the payment is made in one transaction close to the event saving clients time and hassle
Some of Liam’s previous clients include
How much should I expect to pay?
Pricing varies based on the type of performance, event size, and location (there might be travel costs) as well as the time of the year (November and December are normally a bit more expensive as it’s peak season). As a guide:
- Part-time magicians may start around $700
- Full-time professional magicians usually charge $1,000–$2,000 per hour for roving magic
- Stage shows often range from $2,500–$5,000
Liam doesn’t offer cookie cutter packages. Instead, he creates tailored quotes based on your event’s needs. While not the cheapest magician in Sydney, his clients consistently say his performances provide incredible value for the quality and impact delivered.
Why Liam Power is a Premier Choice for your Sydney event
Among Sydney’s talented magicians, Liam Power stands out for his professionalism, experience, and ability to connect with every audience.
What you get with Liam
- 20+ years of experience performing at every type of event imaginable including National festivals, TEDx UNSW, large corporate events, high end parties and celebrity weddings as well as live tv performances. He has performed for ASX companies, NRL teams, festival crowds, celebrity weddings and intimate family gatherings and knows what it takes to make your event a success
- 100’s of five star reviews from real clients. If you take the time to read Liam’s reviews you’ll see they all come from real clients and they provide actual things they liked about the show, not ai or paid for reviews like some business have
- International recognition, Liam has performed in more than 12 countries and even on international waters on cruise ships
- Incredible value: Is Liam the cheapest magician, absolutely not but for the quality of the magic and his level of experience his value is unsurpassed.
- Magic that actually wows: Modern, original, and mind-blowing not tired, cheesy routines
- A vibe reader, not a vibe killer: He knows when to engage and when to blend in
- Someone who listens: From enquiry to performance, Liam works with you to understand your vision and goals, tailored quotes no cookie cutter packages
What You Don’t Get with Liam
- No cringe jokes
- No disappointed guests
- No awkward or embarrassing moments
- No ghosting professional communication from start to finish
Final Thoughts
Hiring a magician for your Sydney event is about more than adding entertainment it’s about creating shared experiences your guests will never forget. The right magician helps break the ice, brings people together, and leaves them talking for weeks.
If you want world class magic delivered with professionalism and warmth, Liam Power is a trusted choice for your Sydney event.