Professional contracts for magicians with intellectual property protection, prop specifications, and clear performance terms.
Professional contracts for magicians with intellectual property protection, prop specifications, and clear performance terms.
MAGIC PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
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1. PARTIES
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Magician: ___________________________ ("Magician")
Client: ___________________________ ("Client")
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2. EVENT DETAILS
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Event Type: Birthday Party (Kids)
Date: ___________________________
Arrival: 30 minutes before start
Venue: ___________________________
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3. PERFORMANCE DETAILS
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Performance Style: Kids Show (Interactive performance)
Duration: 45 minutes
Number of Shows: 1
Audience: Family-Friendly, 5-12
Estimated Audience Size: 15-20
Audience Participation: Yes - volunteers may be selected for tricks
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
The Performance may include voluntary audience participation. Client agrees that:
1. All audience participation is voluntary
2. Participants assume any risk associated with participation
3. Client shall inform attendees of potential participation before the Performance
4. Performer reserves the right to select participants at their sole discretion
Client agrees to indemnify and hold Performer harmless from any claims arising from voluntary audience participation, except in cases of Performer's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Table: 6-foot rectangular
Sound System: Not required
Microphone: Not required
Lighting: Standard room lighting sufficient
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5. HOSPITALITY
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Parking: 1 reserved space(s)
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6. COMPENSATION
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Performance Fee: $350.00
Deposit: $87.50 (25%) - Upon signing
Balance: $262.50 - Day of event
Payment Methods: Cash, Venmo, Zelle
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7. CANCELLATION POLICY
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Cancellation 14+ days before event: Full deposit refund
Cancellation within 7 days: Deposit non-refundable
Force Majeure: Force majeure applies only where performance is prevented or made unsafe by circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the affected party, such as severe weather, natural disaster, epidemic or public health emergency, government order or restriction, venue closure, serious illness or injury, civil unrest, interruption of essential transportation, or comparable emergency. Ordinary weather concerns, seasonal temperature changes, client preference, anticipated discomfort, or voluntary cancellation of the event do not constitute force majeure unless both parties agree in writing.
The affected party shall notify the other party as promptly as practicable. If a force majeure event prevents performance, the parties will make reasonable efforts to reschedule in good faith. A rescheduled date may require a price adjustment to reflect the market value of the new date, to be negotiated in good faith. If rescheduling is not feasible within 90 days of the original date, either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice. Any refund or credit will be determined under this Agreement after accounting for reasonable non-recoverable expenses already incurred by Artist (such as travel, equipment rental, or rehearsal costs) and work already performed.
No-Show by Magician: Full refund of all amounts paid.
No-Show by Client/Venue Closure: Full payment due to Magician.
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8. RECORDING & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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Recording Policy: Photos permitted; no video during tricks
Social Media: Short clips may be shared with Magician credited
Promotional Use: Requires separate written agreement
TRADE SECRET PROTECTION: Client acknowledges that the methods, techniques, and secrets of the magic effects performed are proprietary trade secrets of the Magician. Client agrees not to disclose, explain, or attempt to replicate any magic effects or their methods. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement.
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9. LIABILITY
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Magician is an independent contractor, not an employee of Client.
Magician is responsible for own props and equipment. Client shall provide a safe performance area.
Client shall maintain adequate liability insurance for the event venue and attendees.
Neither party shall be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
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10. GOVERNING LAW
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This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in the state specified above.
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SIGNATURES
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- Magician: TBD
- Client: TBD