Magician FAQ

Q. How far do you travel?
A. Dorian performs all over the UK and abroad. He has performed magic in France, Germany, Switzerland and the USA.

Q. How far in advance do I need to book?
A. Bookings can be taken up to 18 Months in advance of the event. It does not hurt to check availability as soon as you have a date in mind as many key dates get booked up way in advance. For example July and August are predominantly booked by wedding clients and the weekends in these months are very much prime dates that get snapped up quickly. All bookings are taken on a first come first served basis.



Q. What sort of magic tricks do you perform?
A. Answering that would spoil the surprise. Suffice to say it’s all great stuff! Nothing cheesy… no rabbits in hats, no colourful silk handkerchiefs, no dodgy looking boxes covered in sparkly paint and no wand either! The magic will be great solid close up magic that involves sleight-of-hand a bit of mind reading and a lot of stuff that just defies all logic, physics and time.

Q. How many people can you entertain at a function?
A. That depends on what the function is. The basic rule of thumb for a typical dinner type event is 1 magician per up-to 100 guests. Dorian can perform a specialized act for just a single table if need be. If your event is huge that’s no problem either as Dorian works with an outstanding team of magicians that can cover guest numbers over a thousand.



Q. How long do you perform for?
A. However long you want. Most bookings tend to be two to three hours, this normally covers for example a reception/eating period or a photo period during a wedding. Some events are longer, such trade shows or at a corporate family fun day. Dorian also performs a 'one table show' that lasts approx 40 minutes. This show is ideal for those special occasions where there are only a select number of guests seated at a single table.

Q. There no prices on the web site, why not?
A. Every event is quoted for on its own merit and requirements.



Q. How can we tell if the act is going to be any good?
A. Take a good look through the web site and you will see countless photo’s of Dorian performing live. These photos clearly capture the delight, amazement and enjoyment of the spectators. Also on the web site are a number of video’s that capture some of the magical moments and audience reactions to the magic. There are favourable references and testimonials from both private and corporate clients that have been so happy with Dorian’s high quality magic that they put pen to paper to express their gratitude. Dorian's work also comes with a 100% money-back guarantee of satisfaction.

Q. Do you have Public Liability Insurance (PLI)?
A. Yes indeed. Any professional that works in the public domain should have this and be able to prove so.



Q. Is it possible to see Dorian perform before committing to book him / Can we meet up with you before deciding to book your services?
A. It is possible that you can meet and see him perform before committing to a booking. Any magician that is confident in his work would be more than pleased to meet up with you to give you a demonstration of his performance. As a busy full-time professional it might be difficult to arrange, but being well-travelled Dorian might be right on your doorstep in the near future and can pop around at little or no expense at all. It does not hurt to ask and see if something can be arranged.

Q. Which areas in the UK do you cover?
A. Dorian travels all of the UK and on occasion also works abroad.



Q. What kind of events / functions do you perform at?
A. All kinds of events for both private and corporate clients. This list includes Weddings, Receptions, Dinners, Gala functions, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Family fun days, Trade shows, Exhibitions, House parties, Garden parties, Product launches, Engagement Parties, Anniversary, Retirement Party, Christmas Parties, New Year Parties, Christening’s, University Ball's. Anywhere where there is a group of people that need entertaining.

Q. Do you have any references from previous bookers?
A. Absolutely! The wedding magician page on the web site has a list of appraisals for wedding clients and the magician testimonials page has all the corporate kudos.



Q. Do you entertain at kids parties?
A. A number of functions (such as weddings) there are children present and that's not problems at all, but Dorian is NOT a kids party entertainer.

Q. We want to book you but have not decided on times yet. Is this OK?
A. That’s fine. As time goes on, should a second enquiry come in for the same date you will be contacted first to see if you have decided on a time and work the second booking around that.



Q. Will you haggle.
A. You wouldn't go to a shop and haggle down the price of a bar of Cadburys chocolate. The fee quoted will be a fair quote and a fair reflection of the quality of service you will be getting for your money. A professional magician will no doubt have to pay a mortgage and bills out of being full time at his job. Out of their wages they need to pay for professional services such as accountants, marketing, promotional material and not to forget the tax man.

Q. What’s the best method to get hold of you / contact you.
A. To contact magician Dorian you can telephone him on the numbers on the contact page of this web site. If there is no answer on either land line and mobile just leave a little message stating the basic details of your event such as the date and location along with your contact telephone number. Alternatively you can send an email or fill out the form. Dorian endeavours to respond as soon as he can to all enquiries.



Q. I have had a number of quotes from magicians and yours is at the higher end of the scale. Why is this?
A. The saying “pay peanuts and get monkeys” comes to mind, which is fine if you’re organizing a chimp’s tea party. Dorian’s fee is a direct reflection of the quality of the magic and service you will be hiring. In over a decade Dorian has to date never been late and never not shown up for a booking.

Q. Do I need to pay a deposit?
A. Yes. A small deposit (normally about 20% of the fee) is taken to secure the date.

Q. Is this really your full-time job?
A. 100% Yes. It pays the bills, keeps a roof over our heads, feeds the kids and feeds the treasury's hungry coffers.

Q. What if you are ill and can't make it to our event?
A. To date Dorian has never been late or not turned up for a booking. Should he be taken ill (he is only human after all… honestly.. well kind of... ish) He does work with a small handful of truly excellent magicians and can get the job covered no problems.