Trade Show Magic
Adding a magic display to your trade show exhibit
Imagine you are shopping on a busy street in your neighborhood. Let’s say you’ll be spending a while in the area looking at where you will be dropping in.
Some stores are on your must-visit list: places where you buy groceries, fruit or hardware.
Some you’ll be visiting out of interest: maybe the local bookstore
to see if they have the latest John Grisham novel; or the sports equipment
supplier to check if your son’s soccer shirt is on sale.
And some stops will be pure pleasure: maybe to try on that new top that you have no intention of buying, or to sample the latest blend of freshly-ground coffee at your local deli.
So there you are, feet weary, bags dragging on your arms, and suddenly, in front of you there is a crowd of people. As you try to push through you notice they’re all watching a man in a bright red jacket and a green top hat.
From his hat he produces someone’s watch and from an inside pocket the saucy lingerie that a viewer bought 20 minutes ago. As the crowd laughs bubbles start spewing out of his hat. “Ah yes” he says, “Bailey’s Foot Bath Crystals. The finest treat for weary feet. Now 20% off for everyone here today.” A young girl hands you a voucher for the perfume shop behind the magician and you’re tempted…
Now imagine that street as the aisle of a trade show. Your potential visitors are out there. Some have appointments. Some will stop by to see you because they always do. Some may just browse by. But how do you set yourself apart from your competition in those anonymous rows?
Trade show magic is a specialized area. The performers are used to quick set-ups and breakdowns and the demands of working within a defined area – your booth space. They know how to draw attention to your trade show booth.
And, more importantly trade show magicians who specialize in this work know how to incorporate your message into their patter and performance. The best will work with you beforehand to develop a show around your message and your products. And some will even work with your staff to help them identify leads from trade show audiences.
One thing’s for certain: nobody will be able to say that your booth was just like all the others.
Whether you’re looking for traditional magic, street performers, trick shots, juggling or incorporating special effects into your trade show booth, there are magicians and other entertainers who offer what you’re looking for.
Extraordinary Show Productions Ltd. (ESP) can help you make trade show magic or other in-booth promotions an effective part of your overall presentation. Call us for further details…
Trade Show Magicians and Entertainers
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Jeff
Corbally
Make your company's product information the center of attention. Jeffrey
will attract your crowd, communicate your
company's message and gather more leads than you have
ever experienced at your booth.
Corporate-Fx
Corporate-Fx is a group of 12 highly experienced trade show performers skilled
in the art of increasing an exhibitor's visibility, lead count and sales.
Corporate-Fx specializes in creating and scripting custom magical effects
and presentations.
Steve
Dacri
Get the results you want from Steve's 30 years of trade show booth experience
and unmatched credentials. The
main attraction is your message, your product or your services, combined
with brilliant close-up magic, to produce a highly visible, crowd-stopping
performance in your booth.
Jerry
Darkey
What is a trade show magician like Jerry Darkey? A magician that communicates
with the trade show attendees about the product or service of the booth
he is representing. Why a trade show magician? The trade show magician
will turn the attention to the client’s booth
and product.
Paul
Gertner
When it comes to trade shows Paul Gertner is the perfect spokesperson for
your exhibit. Paul pioneered the concept of trade show magic more than 30
years ago and is recognized by magicians worldwide for his innovative sales
magic presentations.
Corporate
Magician Dan Gifford
Dan's experience and creativity means he can incorporate
your message into his magic and even create effects just for you. Not
only can he attract and hold people to your stand, but he'll leave
potential customers associating your product or service with an
unforgettable magical experience.
Jersey
Jim Comedy Magician
Jim entertains the growing crowd with excitement, energy, and rapid-fire
laughs followed by jaw-dropping amazement while educating them about your
unique product and services. Jim then qualifies potential leads and turns
them over to your booth sales team to close the deal.
Seth
Kramer Productions
Seth has conquered nearly any
condition you might face on the trade show floor and, for the past
20 years, Seth Kramer has been performing his special mix of magic and
marketing before standing-room only crowds at more than 500 trade shows
throughout North America and Europe.
Mark
Lewis Entertainment
Magic is a great selling tool, and one of its big values is as an
icebreaker. Mark Lewis is a very experienced professional entertainer having
been a performer for over 35 years. He has worked in the U.K., Holland,
Ireland, the U.S. and Canada.
Max
& Maxine Entertainment
In addition to being a specialist in trade shows, Max is a sleight-of-hand
expert with strong public speaking and communication skills. He
combines his more than 20 years of solid experience in the areas of magic,
marketing and sales to create magical presentations that will help
your company shine.
Curt
Miller
Maximize your trade show investment! Magician Curt Miller draws the crowds
to your exhibit with amazing magic that entertains while communicating
your message. Each routine is custom-written to incorporate information
about your company, products, and services. Video and info is available
at www.curtmiller.com.
Barry
Tamarkin
Acting as a bridge between potential clients and your sales staff, Barry
uses elegant magic to build crowds in your booth. Working with your marketing
team prior to the show to customize a script, Barry seamlessly weaves your
products and services into his act, delivering your message in a professional
presentation.
Corporate Magician Kevin Viner
Corporate Magician Kevin Viner
specializes in creating customized magic shows for corporate events and
trade shows. This trade show magician is based out of San Diego, but
performs worldwide.
Joel
Ward Productions
Joel specializes in creating custom corporate magic for all types of business
events. Whether you are unveiling a new product or want to add some amazing
special effects to your show, your audience will be enthralled with the innovative
magic and presence of Joel Ward.
Bob
Weiss
Many magicians can attract attention to your booth, but few create
a presentation, illusions, and “banter” that deliver your product
message each step of the way. Bob's performances are not broken
up by long breaks. If you’re
on the show floor, he's on the show floor.
WitnessTheMagic
UK-based trade show magician Nick Rushton will skyrocket your leads and make
you stand out from your competition, drawing potential clients from the aisles,
delivering your company message and creating interest in your trade show
stand. Nick travels across the UK for trade shows and exhibitions.
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