Things You Should Know Before Booking a Virtual Magician
Things You Should Know Before Booking a Virtual Magician
By Virtual Magician Ryan Kane
You’ve done the virtual happy hour. You’ve escaped the virtual puzzle room a few times. You’ve been through a million break out sessions of Two Truths and a Lie. It is time to bring in the big guns and book virtual entertainment for your virtual team meeting.
Perhaps you are already considering a virtual magic show for your team. Or maybe this is the first you’ve heard of such a concept. Here are four things you should know before you book a virtual magician for your virtual happy hour event.
They Are Going To Want Cameras On
Not all virtual magicians are the same (more on that later) but one thing all can agree on is that the more people with their cameras on, the better the show!
Everyone wants to see smiling faces and looks of astonishment on the virtual crowd. It is the best way to check in that everyone is having a great time. It also allows for your virtual magician to better connect, relate, and interact with your guests and team members.
Make sure to prime your team to have their cameras on. Every company’s virtual culture is different. If you and your group generally chat with the camera off, you will need to go out of your way to remind them to clean up their backgrounds and change into a clean shirt of the magic show.
Use Their Recommended Platform
Zoom is the standard platform for virtual magic shows, and most virtual entertainment. The tools and ease of use that Zoom provides just make it superior to the other apps.
Unless there is a strict company policy or firewall that keeps you and your team from using Zoom (or whatever platform your booked virtual magician recommends), go with their choice.
You want to set your virtual magician up for success. While most virtual magicians can adapt to WebEx or Microsoft Teams or even the dreaded Google Meet, you will likely get the most polished performance over Zoom.
BONUS TIP: Double check your virtual magician’s recommended settings before the show. They may want host controls or chat enabled/disabled. Always make sure you are set up ahead of time, since changing some of these options once the virtual meeting has started can be challenging and time consuming.
Not All Virtual Magic Shows Are Created Equal
Just as all magicians are different, virtual magic experiences vary. Some are high energy visual bombasts great for children. Others are slower paced and introspective. Others are packed with comedy and engagement.
Make sure you book the right virtual magic show for your group. The best way to find out if a virtual magician is right for you is to watch video and read reviews from their past clients. Don’t just look at their client list, but actually read what others have to say about their virtual experiences with the magician.
Get Your Team Excited
While you may think holding onto the news that you’ve booked a virtual magician for your remote meeting will make for a nice surprise, you will want to get people hyped early! Rarely do people have a reason to look forward to a virtual meeting, so let them in on the secret that a real virtual magician will be joining your group!
The virtual magic show may even require the participants to bring items to the virtual experience, so this makes communicating those requirements easier. Plus, you can more easily prepare everyone to have their cameras on and thier kids in the room if they know that it is for a virtual magic show!
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.
Are you or something you know in need of stellar entertainment for their virtual event? Contact Ryan Kane to learn more about what he can do you for you.
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