How to Book Corporate Entertainment in Edinburgh (And Why a Magician Might Be the Perfect Choice)
Whether you're planning a product launch, Christmas party, awards dinner, or just want to keep your team from checking their emails during dessert, booking the right corporate entertainment in Edinburgh can make or break your event.
As someone who performs at a lot of these events—both on stage and at the drinks reception—here's a breakdown of how to do it well, what your options are, and why magic is a genuinely powerful choice (pun fully intended!).
🧠 Start With the Why: What Do You Want Entertainment to Do?
Before you even look at a performer’s website, ask yourself:
What do you want the entertainment to achieve?
Break the ice between colleagues?
Reward your team with something memorable?
Create a high-energy moment after dinner?
Keep people engaged during a long conference day?
Knowing your goal will help you narrow down your options. A roaming saxophonist is great for background vibes. A comedian could be risky (especially with clients in the room). A magician? Well, let’s talk about that...
🎩 Why You Should Book a Stage Magician for Your Corporate Event
A stage magician can be the perfect headline act for a corporate night. Here’s why:
Universal appeal – Magic transcends language, age, and job title. It’s one of the few acts that everyone can enjoy together.
Customisable length – Whether you need a tight 15-minute energiser or a full 45-minute show after dinner, it can be tailored to your agenda.
No awkward audience moments – A good corporate magician knows how to involve people without embarrassing them.
Visual and memorable – Ideal for those “wow” moments that stick in people’s heads long after the dessert spoons are down.
If you’re booking a venue in Edinburgh like The Balmoral, Prestonfield House, Dynamic Earth, or Assembly Rooms, a stage setup with AV is easy to arrange—and adds real polish to your event.
Cameron provides fun, engaging entertainment on stage at Corporate Events across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Scotland and the rest of the UK!
🃏 Why You Should Book a Close-Up Magician (Or Both!)
Close-up magic is perfect for drinks receptions, networking events, or dinners where guests are scattered at tables. A magician weaves between groups, performing impossible feats with cards, coins, phones—whatever’s in their pockets (or yours).
Benefits include:
Instant interaction – No stage needed, just a pocket full of tricks and a crowd to engage.
Great for mixing guests – Magic is a brilliant ice-breaker between colleagues or clients who've never met.
Flexible and non-intrusive – Can be performed around conversation and doesn’t interrupt your schedule.
Pro tip: Booking both styles—close-up during reception, then a stage show after dinner—creates a full magical experience that keeps energy up across the entire event.
Edinburgh Magician Cameron Gibson provides close-up entertainment at banquets, dinners, drinks receptions and more!
📍 Tips for Booking Corporate Entertainment in Edinburgh
If you're ready to book, here are some genuinely helpful pointers (from someone who’s been on both sides of the stage):
Book early, especially in peak season (Christmas, summer festivals, and August are chaos in Edinburgh).
Check for experience with corporate events. A wedding magician isn’t always the same as a conference magician.
Ask about customisation. Good performers can work your brand, message, or theme into their act.
Look for reviews and video footage. If there’s no proof of performance, that’s a red flag.
Ask your venue about performance space. Even small stages need sightlines and sound sorted out.
Match the tone of the event. Magic can be high-energy, classy, surreal, or hilarious - choose someone who knows how to fit your vibe.
✨ In Summary
If you're planning a corporate event in Edinburgh, entertainment isn’t just a “nice-to-have”—it’s what people remember. And whether you want table-side miracles or a full-scale theatrical show, magicians offer flexibility, fun, and serious impact.
Want help picking the right kind of magic for your event? Whether you’re organising a black-tie gala or a last-minute team social, I’m always happy to offer advice (no pressure, no sales pitch).
Looking for corporate event entertainment in Edinburgh?
Feel free to drop me a message or email at info@cameron-gibson.com or fill in the form on the “Contact” page.
— Cameron Gibson
Corporate Magician