Easy to Recommend. Easier to Run.

Seattle event magic for planners, agencies, and venues.

The entertainment doesn't become another thing you have to manage on event day. Clive shows up briefed, works the room, hands off clean, and makes you look good to the client.

Clive Hayward performing close-up card magic at a Seattle event

The Planner's Math

Same client, same venue, same budget line. What changes is whether your phone rings the week after.

Without a planner-friendly performer

You vet the entertainment knowing the client will second-guess
Day-of, you're hunting them down for an AV check
Setup runs long and pushes the cocktail hour
The performer needs direction between sets
Post-event, you're managing "too loud" feedback

With Clive

You recommend him knowing the client will thank you
Day-of, he checks in briefed and disappears until showtime
Setup is minutes — no truss, no PA, no power
He reads the room and adjusts without coaching
Post-event, the client emails to ask who he was

Four Reasons Planners Recommend Clive

The buyer is your client. The user is you. The performance has to serve both.

Shows Up Briefed

Timeline, attire, room flow, and client sensitivities are nailed down before the event — not improvised on site.

Works Without Babysitting

Checks in with you, confirms the window, then works the room. You're free to manage the actual event.

Matches the Room Tone

Restrained for executive audiences, warm for networking, lively for guest celebrations. The tone is briefed, not guessed.

Makes You Look Good

The client sees the room working. You get credit for the recommendation. The performer doesn't try to take it.

Three Formats Planners Book Most

Reception Flow: strolling close-up for cocktail hours, mingling events, room turns, and open networking.

Reception + Feature Spot: close-up coverage plus a short scheduled focal-point moment when the room needs one.

Trade Show Booth Flow: a message-aware interaction designed to stop passersby and hand warm conversations to the team.

What You Can Expect Before the Event

Quick callback. Inquiries get a clear, direct response — not a sales sequence.

Run-of-show alignment. Timeline, attire, room flow, and client sensitivities all confirmed in writing.

Low-lift logistics. Most formats need no stage, no PA, no venue power.

Day-of independence. Checks in with you, then works the room.

Where Planners Slot It In

The event types where planners get the most return on a recommendation.

Corporate Receptions

Guests need a reason to loosen up, connect, and stop defaulting to small talk.

Holiday Parties

Company parties where the room needs energy, polish, and better guest interaction between formal moments.

Trade Shows

Exhibitors who want better first stops, warmer handoffs, and less cold-calling from the edge of the booth.

Client & VIP Events

When the entertainment needs to feel upscale, personal, and easy to integrate without becoming too loud or too casual.

Common Questions

What planners, agencies, and venue teams usually ask before recommending Clive.

What does coordination look like before the event?

Date and run-of-show confirmed in writing. Clive briefs against the timeline, attire, room flow, and any client sensitivities before the event — nothing left to chase the week of.

How does Clive handle real-room conditions like noisy receptions or shifting timelines?

Reads the room and adapts. Busy cocktail hours, noisy receptions, mixed-energy crowds, and on-the-day timeline shifts are normal working conditions, not a problem.

Does Clive need a stage, PA, or venue power on site?

For strolling close-up, none. For a feature spot, Clive brings battery-powered sound and a wireless mic — no venue power required. No truss, no production tail.

Can the tone be matched to executive, networking, or guest-celebration formats?

Yes. The tone stays restrained for executive audiences, warm for networking, and lively for guest celebrations. Briefed in advance, not improvised on the day.

What does the day-of handoff look like for the planner?

Clive checks in with the planner or venue lead, confirms the start window, then works the room without needing constant direction.

Need a Clean Fit for the Room?

Send the date, room type, and rough timeline. Clive will reply with availability and the format that fits.

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