Dutch magician Hans Klok, who proclaims himself as The Fastest Illusionist in the World, has performed all over the world and has been seen by millions of people through his numerous television appearances and specials. In addition to touring with his show, The Houdini Experience in Europe, Klok has opened an illusion show in Las Vegas at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Klok has brought his magic to a unique audience ranging from World Cup football fans to fashion shows. The amount of money wizards earn will depend on many factors.
As mostly self-employed artists, street magicians create much of their own demand by performing where they can attract the largest audience. While famous magicians like David Blaine and David Copperfield make millions of dollars, street performers may have to work for free just to get noticed, according to Career Addict. These are certainly scarce and very specialized, but if you are a reputable local magician in the city you are visiting, then you might have a chance. The Israeli magician deliberately erased the lines between what is real and what is magical, and the audience ate it, desperately wanting to believe in the paranormal.
Up close, right in front of your nose, these are the magicians who will deceive you with just a deck of cards. Street wizards can also earn more as they perfect their acts, get noticed and attract more passers-by on street corners. Here are some winnings figures from some of the best magicians in the world to give you something to aim for. The Magical Mystery Show evokes the best magicians in the world in the best hotels in the world.
You may be surprised to discover that Illinois is actually the state that pays the best for magicians (it's impossible to know exactly what the Las Vegas programs pay for when you hit the big leagues, it's a negotiation at the time). Street wizards can also make a lot of money, especially in places like Santa Monica, Las Vegas, and other big cities like Boston and Chicago (which usually have simple and indulgent street performance permits). Although most of the wizards on the list aren't headliners from Las Vegas, I think it's pretty telling that there isn't a single magician currently headlining a Las Vegas magic show, that I'm aware of. Before signing a record contract at the Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas in 1994, the Kentucky-born magician had already established himself as one of the best magicians in the world.
In most cases there is no salary, wizards are only paid for one job, so the amount of work can be unpredictable. A novel new development that is the result of the pandemic is the Zoom Magic Show, in which a magician performs a live act on Zoom (%3D via webcam) for the child's party or a small event.