FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My basic price is $300. for a birthday party. The price will increase depending on distance traveled. For strolling magic my basic price is $400 for two hours. Larger public venues can cost a little more (fairs, festivals, trade shows, etc...). Do I offer special prices? What has worth is worth paying for. In the magician business, you definitely get what you pay for. As you price around, you may find so-called entertainers who charge much less than I do. --They are not offering the same thing as I am. --They do not have the same performing experience as I do. --They do not have the same energy as I do. --They do not guarantee their performances. If you do decide to hire another Magician, and want quality, you should plan on paying at least $300. for your event. If you are paying anything less, you are NOT getting a "good deal." You are likely hiring an inferior "Magician."
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
It is very easy. The fastest way is to call me direct or email with details about your event. Let me know what you are looking for, and I will tell you about my services and availability. When you decide you want to go forward, I send you a standard performance agreement to reserve the date. In some cases, a small deposit is required to hold the date.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
As a full-time professional magician, Steve Kish has travelled around the world for over 30 years and performed 1000’s of live shows. He has also performed on television and won awards for his magical performances. In the 1980’s, Steve studied at UCLA and was a performing member of Hollywood’s famous “Magic Castle.” Steve was an active member in the Academy of Magical Arts. He was influenced at an early age by Dai Vernon, David Copperfield, Paul Harris, Brad Burt, Eugene Burger among many other well known Magicians. In the 1990’s Steve joined the East Coast Association of Magicians. He travelled the world and performed in South America, the Near East, and South West Asia. Steve has performed for heads of State, Minister level dignitaries, U.S. Diplomats, as well as our U.S. Armed Forces stationed in war zones overseas. In the middle of the Iraq War, Steve performed weekly for injured U.S. troops in Baghdad.