How Long is the Perfect Virtual Event?

By Virtual Magician Ryan Kane

Zoom fatigue is real, particularly after a year of hosting and attending virtual meetings and Zoom events – people get tired. When invited to a virtual event, whether it is a remote team meeting, a virtual happy hour, a virtual performance, or a class – one question is on everyone’s mind. How long will this take?

So, how long should a virtual event last?

Earlier this month, I asked the over 800 members of my Mostly Magicians Virtual Open Mic community a simple question:

Since the group is (as the name suggests) mostly magicians such as myself, I was expecting suggestions of hour long virtual events. And there were some. But most of the responses looked like this:

So there you have it. The consensus seems ot be that the entire virtual event should be less than an hour long. The main activity, such as a virtual magic show, seems to last for about 40 minutes of that time.

However, as others have pointed out – some events may need to be longer. You cannot learn how to paint a canvas in less than an hour, and certain talks, lectures discussions will need to be longer.

But for your virtual happy hour or remote meeting, the key is keep it short! (Here are some additional tips on avoiding Zoom fatigue.)

About the Author

Ryan Kane is a virtual magician, comedian, and author based in New York City.

Companies including Louis Vuitton, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Costco, Intel, and more have called upon Ryan Kane’s engaging magic, charming wit, and professional guidance to make their events successful. As a virtual magician he can provide that missing element to your virtual event.

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