Eric Lerner
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For people planning the event.

Straight answers to the questions planners ask me before booking: what things cost, what works in which room, and how to make the night one people talk about.

Fun Corporate Event Ideas and Themes Your Team Will Actually Enjoy

Fun corporate event ideas and themes from a New York performer: evening events, team building activities, outings, themes that work and ideas by group size.

How to Hire a Magician for a Corporate Event: A Planner's Checklist

How to hire a magician for a corporate event: what to decide first, how to vet a performer, questions to ask, red flags, what it costs and what the booking should cover.

Employee Appreciation Event Ideas Your Team Will Actually Enjoy

Employee appreciation event ideas from a performer who works corporate events in New York: in-office ideas, evening events, activities and recognition that feels real, plus mistakes to avoid.

Band, DJ or Magician? Choosing Entertainment for a Corporate Event

Should you hire a band, a DJ or a magician for your corporate event? What each one does well, what it needs from the venue, which events it suits, and how to combine them.

Wedding Cocktail Hour Entertainment Ideas Your Guests Will Remember

Wedding cocktail hour entertainment ideas from a performer who works NYC weddings: what keeps guests happy while you take photos, and how to plan the hour.

Networking Event Ideas That Get People Talking

Networking event ideas from a performer who works corporate receptions: icebreakers, activities and formats that get guests talking, plus how to plan the night.

Interactive Trade Show Booth Ideas That Stop People Walking By

Interactive trade show booth ideas that attract visitors and turn a crowd into conversations: entertainment, booth games, demos and tips for small booths.

Corporate Event Entertainment Ideas, Matched to Your Event

Entertainment for corporate events, matched to the event. Ideas for conferences, client events, launches, award dinners and offsites, from a performer who works them, plus how to choose.

What Is a Mentalist? Meaning + What Happens at a Show

A mentalist is a performer who seems to read minds. What the word means, what happens at a mentalist show, and how it's different from a magician.

Office Holiday and Corporate Christmas Party Ideas That Actually Work

Office holiday and corporate Christmas party ideas from a performer who works these parties in New York: entertainment, games, themes, what fits your headcount, and when to book.

How Much Does a Corporate Magician Cost in NYC?

Corporate magicians in NYC typically cost $3,000 to $6,000. Real price ranges from a working NYC magician, what changes the price, and how to compare quotes.

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