The other day I was approached by a potential client. They were having a small event and wanted 20 minutes of entertainment. The woman had seen my web site, watched my videos and was positive she wanted me. Because it was a small group, I was in the area and I could easily drop by to do a short set, I gave her a great deal. She replied I was too expensive. I was curious as to what she thought I would charge. She told me she could get a magician for $100. My reply was, I'm sorry you can't afford my rate and I truly hope you have a successful event.
$100? I've opened concerts for major names. I spent a month in Mexico performing at 5 star resorts. I've worked for major corporations throughout the U.S. with rave reviews. This is evident on my web site. What about those even suggest I would charge $100? This is a case of someone who didn't understand the value of entertainment.
The $100 kid's birthday party ventriloquist would not be the act you want for an important corporate dinner. The corporate entertainer, is not the act you want for a children's party. The two things people remember about most events are the food and the entertainment. Trust me, having a few less decorations because the correct entertainer was a bit more expensive is worth it. Does that mean a more expensive entertainer is actually worth more? Only if they are the correct entertainer for your type of event. You need to do your homework. Watch videos, read references, check them out. Talk to the entertainer, make certain he or she isn't just looking for a paycheck. (Too many of them are...)
Before I can give a quote, I need information. I want to know if your planned event is a correct fit for me. If you are looking for the lowest price, I can't help you. If you want the best value for your budget, e-mail me and we can talk about your event.
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