A few useful answers
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Answers to the questions Vermont hosts and event planners ask most.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost?
Prices shown are starting rates. Your final quote depends on the date, location, guest count, booking length, and entertainment needs. We’ll recommend an experience that fits your gathering and confirm the total before you book.
Starting rates for the three packages:
- Strolling Close-Up Magic: starting at $450 for one hour
- Parlor Show: starting at $450 for one hour
- Purple Magic Tent: starting at $800 for two hours
The Parlor Show is a 30 to 40 minute interactive magic show, followed by 20 to 30 minutes of crowd work, designed for 2 to 40 guests. It is best suited for adults and children ages 10 and up. Setup takes place before the booked entertainment time.
The Magic Station is not a separate package: it is an optional setup at no extra charge with Strolling Close-Up Magic, and it is set up inside the Purple Magic Tent.
Guest counts are recommendations to help you choose a format, not strict limits. If your gathering falls between two, we’ll help you pick the best fit.
See what each package includes in Packages & Pricing on the Services page.
Travel
Travel within 15 driving miles of Williston, Vermont is included. Longer trips are quoted based on distance and drive time.
Do you offer special pricing for public Vermont events?
Special pricing may be available for public community events, festivals, fairs, town celebrations, and other public gatherings in Vermont. Pricing depends on the event, location, schedule, audience size, and performance format. Contact Wendy for a custom quote.
Is Billy Jamez the magician insured and registered?
Yes. Billy Jamez is insured and registered in Vermont. Proof of insurance can be provided when needed.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, check, and Venmo are preferred payment methods.
Can guests take photos and videos?
Yes. Guests are encouraged to capture their reactions, photos, and videos during the experience.
What makes Billy Jamez different?
Billy performs interactive Close-Up magic just inches from your guests. Much of the magic happens with everyday and borrowed objects and often happens directly in a guest’s hands.
Can I book Billy at the last minute?
Yes, when the date is available. Text Wendy at 802 310 4805 to check availability.
Do you require a deposit?
A deposit may be requested depending on the type of event and booking date. Many smaller private events may not require one.
Do you perform at Vermont vacation rentals and Airbnbs?
Yes. Private vacation magic is available for groups visiting Vermont, including Stowe, Burlington, the Lake Champlain area, and other Vermont destinations. The vacation parlor show is best suited for adults and children ages 10 and up; for a group mainly of younger children, ask Wendy about strolling magic, with entertainment options for all ages.
Does Billy bring his own performance table?
Yes. Billy always brings his 4 foot branded black table, either to perform off of or as a place to put his equipment while strolling.
Does Billy need a stage?
No. Close-Up magic is designed to happen where your guests are already gathered.
Does Billy need a sound system?
No. Billy performs without a sound system. His Close-Up magic is designed for personal, interactive entertainment, with guests usually gathered no further than 20 to 30 feet of him.
What areas do you serve?
Billy performs throughout Vermont.
Travel within 15 driving miles of Williston, Vermont is included. Longer trips are quoted based on distance and drive time.
How long is a performance?
Performance length depends on the event. Strolling Close-Up Magic and the Parlor Show start at one hour (the Parlor Show is a 30 to 40 minute show followed by 20 to 30 minutes of crowd work), and the Purple Magic Tent starts at two hours. Setup takes place before your booked entertainment time begins. For larger gatherings, we’ll recommend a booking length based on attendance and the event schedule, so there is time for guests to enjoy the magic up close.
How far does Billy travel?
Billy regularly travels throughout Vermont and nearby areas. Longer distance and overnight travel may also be available, quoted individually.
Travel within 15 driving miles of Williston, Vermont is included. Longer trips are quoted based on distance and drive time.
Can Billy perform outdoors?
Yes, when weather conditions are suitable. Strong wind, heavy rain, and extreme heat can affect Close-Up magic and the equipment.
Is the magic suitable for small groups?
Yes. Close-Up magic works especially well for small private groups, from birthdays and family parties to anniversaries and vacation gatherings, because guests can experience the magic from only inches away.
What types of events do you perform?
Event types
- Private parties
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Graduations
- Reunions
- Vermont vacation gatherings
- Company parties
- Holiday parties
- Community events
- Schools
- Camps
- Libraries
- Assisted living communities
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
Performance options
Do I speak with a real person when I contact you?
Yes. Wendy, Director of Operations, personally handles inquiries, scheduling, and event coordination.
What ages and event formats are suitable for your magic?
Billy’s Close-Up magic is best suited for all ages.
Billy offers for ages 4 to 9 age appropriate magic at the magic table station, magic Purple Tent or while strolling your events.
No parlor show option for ages 4 to 9.
How far in advance should I book?
Booking early is recommended for popular weekends, holidays, Vermont foliage season, and the summer and fall weekends when graduations, reunions, and backyard parties fill the calendar. Last minute bookings are also accepted when Billy is available.
Let’s find a starting point
A little help
choosing?
Tell us three things about your gathering. We’ll suggest the package that fits your plans.