Thankfully, magic is very universally appealing to all walks of life! Although your non-English-speaking guests may not totally understand every funny joke David makes, they’ll still be thoroughly entertained and amazed by what they see!

Yes, even though David is based in Minneapolis, MN, he travels to all parts of Minnesota as well as the Upper Midwest in cities such as Des Moines, IA, Fargo, ND, Sioux Falls, SD and Madison, WI. You may have been looking for a magician near me when searching online but keep in mind David Farr will travel!

Technically yes but we really don’t recommend 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.

Typically, the stage is set up against a wall with all of your guests seated in front and as close as possible (this helps provide a more intimate feeling). Guests that are seated directly to either side of the stage or behind, have TERRIBLE seats and therefore it’s best to avoid that. A space that can comfortably seat all of your guests without having them on the sides or behind the stage is best. 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.

Optionally, you can request “pipe and drape” for the stage which basically serves as the backdrop of the performance and gives it a nice feel.

Read the full stage show technical AV specifications here.

What is needed varies based on the type of entertainment being provided. If you go with a strolling/close-up magic package, where David is merely strolling through your event and entertaining the guests, there are virtually no additional requirements. Everything David needs he comes prepared with in his pockets ready to entertain when he arrives at the event. For the stage show packages, there are some important requirements that are needed in order for a successful performance.

1. If David is the only performer with equipment on the stage (besides a podium), then we recommend a stage at least 12′ x 8′ and at least 6 inches off the floor. Depending on how high the stage is, stairs might also be required as there is fun audience participation throughout the performance. In cases where David’s equipment would be sharing the stage with other performer(s), a larger stage may be necessary or other special considerations.

2. In most cases, David will provide his own sound system unless it’s a performance that requires air travel. In this case, we’ll also need a professional sound system setup and monitored throughout the performance. The best type of mic is a headset mic known as a “Countryman”. It is wireless and hands-free. We also need an input for an iPod for sound effects. Once again, most of the time David provides his own professional sound system. Please keep in mind that you still may have AV needs yourself and still may want to ask your venue to provide a microphone to show a presentation, announce winners, give speeches, etc.

3. In regards to lighting, we have no specific needs but do recommend not having your event too dark because it becomes more difficult for your guests to experience the amazing magic when they are struggling to see what’s happening.

Read the full stage show technical AV specifications here.

No. That’s the David Farr Promise. Nobody who helps David is ever the joke — volunteers are the stars of the moment and go back to their seats looking good. The material is clean and workplace-safe: no swearing, no innuendo, no put-downs, and nothing that would make you wince in front of your boss, your clients or your grandmother. David has worked that way for nearly 40 years.

We accept checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Venmo and PayPal. If paying with check, please make the check payable to “David Farr”

David’s entertainment is best suited for small- to medium-sized crowds. David entertains groups as intimate as 10 people all the way up to 500 guests in a ballroom. If you have a large group (200 or more), the use of projection screens makes the show even more enjoyable for your guests. Talk to your venue or contact a local audio/video company with questions to further explore that option.

Simple, and mostly handled by email — with a couple of phone calls where they actually help. You send us your event details through the request form. We check David’s availability for your date and get right back to you. For most events we’ll set up a short consultation call before you book, so we can talk through your room, your audience and which performance fits. You’ll then receive a custom proposal with performance options and clear pricing. Like what you see? Call us or just reply to the email and let us know you’re ready. We send a contract you can e-sign in a few clicks, you pay the 50% initial investment, and your date is booked. Then, a week or two before the event, we get back in touch for a pre-show call to lock down timing and logistics.

Yes — a signed contract and a 50% initial investment are what lock in your date. Neither one is a hassle: the contract comes by email and takes a couple of clicks to e-sign, with no printing or scanning. Until both are in, your date stays open to other clients, and David’s schedule books up fast.

Yes. The show is built for rooms with executives, clients and colleagues in them, and it’s workplace-safe from start to finish. As one Google reviewer put it: “a fun, engaging, and not cheesy magician.”