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Do you need a stage for your performance?
Yes, for groups 100 people and over, I do require having a small stage. Minimum
size should be 10 feet by 10 feet (if I'm the only person using the stage)
and there should be easy-access stairs for the participants and myself to
use. Most venues can provide a stage or small riser either themselves or
through a rental company . If you or
other entertainers need to use the stage as well, I'll need an 10' x 10' area
exclusive to me. I prefer to have my own stage in these situations because
many of my props are very expensive and delicate. I can't have people near
my equipment unless they are a participant of the show. This includes other
entertainers, speakers, award recipients, etc.
If you or the venue can't provide a stage
(and your group is over 100 people), please don't hire me for the stage
magic show (Gold or Platinum packages).
Strolling entertainment (Silver package) does not require any stage or mic. |
What kind of room set up do you need for
the stage show?
I need the stage to be up against a wall having all of your guests seated in
front of it as much as possible. Guests that are seated directly to either
side of the stage or behind, have TERRIBLE seats and therefore I ask that
you select an appropriate room. A space that can comfortably seat all of
your guests without having them on the sides or behind the stage. Also watch
out for those huge annoying beams right in the middle of some rooms. Please
take into consideration your guests so they don't get stuck behind one of
them and miss out on the fun.See
the example room diagram below. The round things are tables. Notice how none
of the tables are directly on the sides or behind the stage.
Strolling entertainment (Silver
package) does not require any stage or mic. |
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Do we need to provide audio for your stage show?
Many venues have their own built in sound systems. I however only need
one if the group size is over 50 or there will be a lot of excessive
background noise to compete with. Please check with the venue to see if they have a sound system
as it's usually best to use their system. I
need a cordless clip-on lapel mic (otherwise known as a wireless lavalier
mic).
PLEASE
NOT A HANDHELD MIC
I would highly recommend hiring a
professional audio/video company to take care of all your
technical needs.
A key thing to have is a "mixer".
This allows us to have more than one mic plugged in at the same
time (and different volume settings for each). I usually suggest
you request a wireless handheld that you can use for speeches,
announcements, introducing me, etc. and a wireless lavalier for
me.
Strolling entertainment
(Silver package) does not require any stage or mic. |
Do you need any special
lightning?
Yes! It's crucial to the success of the entertainment that there'd be
adequate lighting. If it's too dark, people will not be able to
completely see and appreciate what their experiencing. Please
make sure there is enough light for your guests to see me and what
I do. A spotlight is nice but not always necessary. |
Are you able to entertain while people are eating?
Yes, I can but I really don't recommend it and ask that you don't make
me do it. By the nature of the entertainment,
your guests participate in the magic and are often asked to help out. This
is sometimes difficult when people are eating. And also it's hard to "watch
closely" when you're enjoying dinner. This applies to all packages,
strolling and stage shows. |
If our event runs a little
late, can we start your performance late?
No. Due to my busy performance schedule,
all performances must begin (and more importantly) end on time.
Sometimes my busy schedule doesn't allow anytime for flexibility
with this so I do please ask for your cooperation. If you have
to start me late, I may be forced to reduce the duration of the
performance to accommodate my schedule. Please give yourself
some cushion when planning your event's timeline. Be realistic
on how long it may take to serve all of your guests so that I'm
not forced to begin while they are still eating. |
Are you going to embarrass or offend anyone?
I'm proud to say that absolutely NO ONE is embarrassed in any way. I've
heard many horror stories of how other entertainers have completely offended
guests in the audience with off color jokes and remarks. My entertainment is
completely G-Rated and never relies on entertaining people by making fun or
laughing at people. "We're not laughing at you, we're laughing with you..." |
Do you need a table?
No I don't. I bring my own. |
Can you perform the silver package for all of our guests at once instead of
small groups?
The nature of the strolling entertainment is that I entertain small
groups of people with their own personal 5 - 10 minute magic show. I then
move on to the next group and move throughout the room. If you're looking
for entertainment that will entertain all of your guests as a whole, then
you'll want either the Gold or Platinum packages. |
Will you offend anyone with conservative or religious beliefs?
There are absolutely no controversial, racial, political or religious references
made in the show at all. I've entertained people from almost every religious
and ethnic background in the world. My show is G-Rated. |
Are you able to entertain people from other countries who may or may not
speak English?
Although your foreign guests may not understand every funny joke I make,
they'll still be thoroughly entertained and amazed. This was the case at the
event for Barb Scrimgeour.
Click here to listen in Barb's words. |
What size audiences can you entertain?
I can comfortably entertain up to 500 guests on a stage without being
projected onto a large screen(s). If you have a large group (200
or more), the use of projection screens makes the show much more
enjoyable for your guests. Talk to your venue or contact a local
audio/video company with questions about that. |
What forms of
payment do you accept?
I accept checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and PayPal.
PayPal email is: dave@davidfarr.com. To pay online with a credit
card or PayPal, contact the
office for the secure link. |
Do we need to pay a
deposit?
Yes, a 50% initial investment and signed agreement is required to
reserve a date. The event is not fully booked until these two things have
been received. |
Do you offer a guarantee?
All of my performances are backed up by my full 100% money-back
guarantee. If you and your guests are not thoroughly amazed and entertained,
you don't pay a thing for the show. |
In the silver
package, are you able to guarantee that you'll make it around to all of the
guests?
Well that really depends on the size of your group. It it's less than
100, I can usually make it around to everyone for sure. However, if you have
500 or more guests, I can only get around to so many people. As I mingle
around and entertain people, other people are mingling too. So it is
possible that not everyone would see the entertainment. If you do have a
large group, you may consider hiring a small "army" of magicians. Contact my
office to get a quote on multiple magicians. |
Have More Questions?
Email David's Office
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