Tokyo Magician
Tom Weil

The cost of hiring a quality, professional magician in Tokyo can vary dramatically. Some amateur magicians may perform for a very low fee, yet some Tokyo magicians with years of experience and accolades to their name may perform for a fee in their thousands. The tricky part is identifying who to choose.

First of all, it’s important to set your own budget. Whilst you may find a ‘cheap magician’, remember the adage: “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, try hiring an amateur”.

Having worked as a full-time professional magician in Tokyo for the last 15 years I have numerous stories of how ‘cheaper magicians’ have canceled on their clients, or been rude or crude, or arrived drunk.

I suppose the same happens in many industries but I sometimes feel there is a lot more at stake with a wedding or party. These are often special occasions that will only happen once in a lifetime.

Whether you are hiring a magician for your wedding or birthday or celebration – you only get one attempt to hire some great entertainment. If you hire an incompetent electrician, you can always hire a different one to sort out his errors. Unlike hiring a wedding magician, they are there for a couple of hours and you don’t get to choose another. As a result, it is worth getting some recommendations first before paring a deposit. So then, back to the cost of hiring a magician in Tokyo.

Some magicians, as I said, may perform for a very low fee because they are inexperienced. Many will have little experience performing at special events. As a result, their fee will be low. Other professional magicians will have vast levels of experience. Some may even have TV credits to their name. However, be warned, that often, just because a Tokyo magician has won an award or been on TV does not make them worth the amount they are charging.

For some clients and companies, it is important to have a household name. However, their budgets are often a lot higher. However, for most companies, businesses, brides, and grooms, their budget is more reserved.

Ask around. Find out what people paid for their entertainment and decide if it can fit into your budget and can you afford a bit more to get a Tokyo-based magician who will absolutely dazzle your guests and be warm and friendly too.

Before I finish talking about fees and costs, it’s important to consider if there are any hidden extras. Some entertainers may add GST to their quoted price, others may add travel costs. I, however, am extremely transparent with my pricing, and what I quote, is the amount you pay. My cost or fee will of course vary depending on the day of the week, night or day, whereabouts in Tokyo or Japan the party or celebration is, and the length of time.

Get in contact here to quote a quote and to check availability.

With Tokyo being a large city there are quite a few Tokyo magicians and entertainers to choose some, and there are some excellent ones out there.

Tom is an English speaking Tokyo magician and he offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee which is emphasised in his professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and sheer ability to entertain, amaze and astonish.

But it’s not just close-up magic where Tom excels as a party and event magician. Tom Weil has also toured Asia with his critically acclaimed stage mind reading show. He has performed at Universities, festivals, events venues, and private clubs, not to mention as the main entertainment at weddings and Christmas parties. Tom's cabaret act can be tailored to any party or environment.

Be it 5 minutes, 30 minutes of cabaret, or Tom's full 1 hour stage show, he can tailor it to the venue and audience size, and adapt it to your guests or audience. From the smallest of houses to the largest of halls or theatres, Tom's act has been receiving critical acclaim wherever he has played.

If you are considering hiring Tom for your wedding, private party, corporate, conference or special event, Tom is more than happy to give you an up close and personal taster or trial to see that he is the right act or performer for your event.

He can of course send you some videos and speak on the phone, but if the jury is still out, he’d be happy to give you an amazing online performance.

Just give Tom a call to discuss.

It is always important to consider that the magician you hire has the correct and suitable certification to be able to perform at your event. If your magician is performing unsupervised with children it is worth checking that have a full working with children check. If they are performing on stage and bringing their own PA system, some venues require that they have their electrical equipment PAT tested for electrical safety. Many venues also request a valid Public Liability Insurance or Risk Assessment to be undertaken on the venue.

A professional magician like Tom will be able to give you these details.

Tom's ABN is 23 654 789 208

All professional magicians should have a cancellation policy. This will usually fall under their ‘payment terms’ and can be found with the contract they may issue with, on their website, or on their invoice. Most professional magicians take a booking deposit and others take half of the full amount. Whatever their deposit terms are, it is worth considering what you may have to pay if you or they cancel the booking. These should be shared with you before making the booking.

Contracts help protect both parties from cancellation and if the entertainer cancels, it is their responsibility to find a suitable replacement.

To book a magician for your event, simply contact Tom by phone or fill out the booking form. He'll get back to you promptly to discuss the details of your event and tailor the magic experience to your needs.

Booking Process:

• Confirm all your event details (such as venue, number of guests and event timing)
• Sign an online contract to confirm the booking and pay a holding deposit
• Everything is booked! Tom will be in touch to confirm any last minute details nearer the event date.

Magic is a perfect icebreaker for any event, social gathering, or anywhere where there are groups of people. Tom's magic is very interactive for guests whether it's close-up magic or mentalism. Your guests will be talking about your event for years to come!

Tom Weil specialises in a variety of magic styles, including close-up magic, (ideal for corporate events, weddings, private house parties, restaurants or nightclubs) stage illusions, and mind reading, (perfect for gala dinners and after-dinner entertainment). Tom quite often will offer a combination of all these for a full evening package.

Contact Tom now to discuss the style that best suits your event and audience.

Tom has been entertaining at events in some of the most luxurious and renowned venues worldwide for 15 years. He has many clients that book him again and again and fly him around the world to entertain their VIP guests.

If you'd like to see him in action, check out some of the promo videos on Instagram or scattered around this website.

If you have questions about how magic can fit into your event, give Tom a call and he'd be happy to chat.

Yes! Tom's show is in English however close-up magic can work without any verbal communication if required. He's performed for international non-English speaking audiences worldwide and they enjoy the performance equally.