COCKTAIL HOUR ENTERTAINMENT IDEAS That Actually Work
COCKTAIL HOUR
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Your cocktail hour sets the tone for the entire event. Here are the entertainment ideas that keep your guests engaged, laughing, and talking.
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Ideas That Actually Keep Guests Engaged
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Cocktail hour is the first impression of your event, and most people waste it on background music nobody notices.
A magician and mentalist is one of the most effective cocktail hour entertainment ideas because the performer goes to the guests instead of the other way around. Someone moving through the crowd, reading minds, performing sleight of hand, getting people laughing and introducing themselves to strangers. That is what sets the tone for the rest of the night.
Other strong cocktail hour entertainment ideas include live acoustic music, caricature artists, and interactive food or drink stations. But nothing creates the same level of energy and conversation as live magic and mentalism.
Jacob Martinez is a Magic Castle headliner and one of the most booked cocktail hour entertainers in Los Angeles. With 10+ years of experience and over 500 events, he knows exactly how to set the tone for what comes next.
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