Stuck on a Boat Full of Event Planners
Can you imagine being trapped on a boat full of event planners for two straight hours? For most people, that sounds like a hyper-organized nightmare of spreadsheets, color-coded itineraries, and discussions about napkin folds. But as a professional magician? It is the absolute perfect place to be.
Here in Minnesota, we are blessed with some of the most beautiful waterways in the country. From the mighty Mississippi River to the St. Croix River forming our scenic border with Wisconsin, we have no shortage of spectacular views. And, of course, there is Lake Minnetonka—the legendary waters made famous by Prince himself.
But recently, a different kind of magic took to the water.
Welcome Aboard the MagiCruise
Imagine a floating showroom called the MagiCruise, hosted by a premier cruise company and a handful of incredible sponsors. The concept was simple yet brilliant: bring together multiple magicians on a single vessel to entertain, intrigue, and completely blow the minds of a very specific audience.
On this ship, VIP stood for Very Important Planner.
The Ultimate Live Audition
For a professional entertainer, an event like this is pure gold. It isn’t just a gig; it is the ultimate live showcase. Event planners are the gatekeepers to the best events in the region. They are the ones pulling the strings behind the scenes, and they are always hunting for the next big thing to wow their clients.
Stepping onto that boat, the goal wasn’t just to perform card tricks—it was to create an unforgettable experience. Over the course of two hours, we turned skeptics into believers and strangers into connections.
By the time the boat docked and everyone found their land legs again, the seeds were planted to fill the calendar for the upcoming seasons. A single afternoon on the water holds the power to transform into a busy lineup of:
- Corporate gigs that need a touch of sophistication
- Fairs and festivals looking for high-energy crowds
- Weddings in need of unforgettable cocktail hour entertainment
- Fundraisers looking to keep donors engaged and smiling
Being “stuck” on a boat with the sharpest event planners in the business turned out to be the best kind of magic trick. It proved once again that when you mix the right talent with the right audience, the results are pure wizardry.