A Christmas party at home, or in a private room you’ve hired for the night, has one big advantage over the office do. You know most of the people there, so the evening can be about them rather than the programme. Close-up magic fits that well.
There’s no stage and no microphone. Damian performs among your guests, a few feet away rather than in front of a crowd, and the people who watch end up talking about what they saw. That’s the useful bit at a party where half the table has never met the other half.
Where it fits in the evening
Before dinner, while drinks are going round and people are standing about not quite knowing who to talk to. Between courses. Or after dinner, when the plates have gone and nobody wants to move. Each works. Which one suits you depends on how your evening runs, and it’s worth thinking about before you get in touch.
What to tell Damian when you enquire
Four things help: the date and start time, how many guests are coming, whether people will be standing or sitting, and a rough idea of the rooms. That’s enough to work out how the evening could go. The contact page has a form, or you can email damian@damianjennings.com.
Bigger rooms and bigger groups
If it’s a larger party, a stage show or the mind reading act may suit better than walking around the tables. Close-up magic is the best fit when it’s a dinner party or a gathering of friends and family.
Work Christmas parties
Planning a company party or a client evening instead? There’s a separate page for corporate and Christmas parties.
Children at the party?
If there will be children at the table, or you want something for the whole family, try The Family Magic Show. It’s Damian and his daughter Isis, a show made for all ages, so the grown-ups enjoy it as much as the kids. And if you’re a teacher planning an end-of-term treat, there’s a post for you too: Christmas magic for schools.