FAQs
Q: ‘Do you need a table or anything set up for you in order to perform?’
A: No. Most of my repertoire happens in the hands of the spectators if not in mine. It’s ideally suited to a mix and mingle-type setting. I can perform at the tables during a party but it’s not necessary to set anything up for me to amaze and entertain your guests.
Q: ‘How do you integrate into an event?’
A: It depends on the event itself. I’m often hired to entertain guests during the more informal moments of an event, like the champagne reception of a party or while the photos are being taken at a wedding. I can also entertain around the dinner table later on in the event, perhaps during the starter and then later during dessert and coffee. I try and avoid performing during the main course if possible as it can be seen by guests as intrusive.
Q: ‘How far will you travel for an event?’
A: Well, the furthest I’ve gone so far a gig is Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (about 3500 miles away from my place in north London). Basically, as long as the event and the appropriate fee can be agreed, I ‘have magic, will travel!’
Q: ‘How much do you charge?’
A: My fee depends upon a number of factors, all of which are covered on the contact form under the ‘Contact Matt’ tab, above. It depends where the event is, how long I will spend travelling to get there and how long you’d like me to perform, which in turn is dependent on how many people will be there. If you fill out the form, I’ll get back to you as soon as possible with a quote tailored to your needs.
Q: ‘Do you have public liability insurance?’
A: Yes I do, up to £10million through my membership of Equity, the performer’s union.
Q: ‘What is The Magic Circle?’
A: It’s known as ‘the premier magical society’ in the world and is basically an organisation founded by magicians in order to advance the art of magic. It’s based in London and if you get the chance, you should visit the headquarters in a mysterious cobbled side street near Euston train station.
Q: ‘What does the writing on The Magic Circle logo ‘Indocilis Privata Loqui’ mean?’
A: It translates roughly from the original Latin as ‘Not apt to reveal secrets’.
Q: ‘How on earth did you do that?’
A: Like all good magicians, I couldn’t possibly tell you.
Q: ‘Can you make my wife disappear?’
A: No.
Q: ‘Can you turn £5 into £50?’
A: Yes, in the sleight of hand/magic sense of the question. Sorry to disappoint but if I could do it for real, I would have done it with every £5 note I could get my hands on and now be sitting on a beach in Saint Lucia.
If you have any other queries that are not answered above, please drop me a line via the ‘Contact Matt’ page.
