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Magicians in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)

Beth Boyle Beth Boyle New York, United States Last Updated: May 2024 NAICS OD6388 Spotlight Report

Revenue

$394.6m

2024

$394.6m

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

$XX.Xm

Employees

10,206

Businesses

9,159

Wages

$XXX.Xm

Magicians in the US industry analysis

The magic industry has faced significant shifts in its operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ushering in an era of digital performances. Magicians around the globe have adapted and utilized digital platforms to continue performing and connecting with their audience during lockdowns. Technology integration with magic shows has been expedited, demanding innovative and compelling content on the digital stage. Social media platforms, such as Instagram and TikTok, have become valuable tools for magicians to showcase their talents through short clips, allowing them to gain a broader fan base and attract attention from event organizers.

Trends and Insights

  • The pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of magic. Magicians globally utilize digital platforms and social media to perform and connect with audiences, transforming traditional magic shows into innovative, engaging virtual experiences.
  • Adapting magic acts to audiences' tech preferences engages younger viewers. Mature audiences prefer performances they can share with family or recall nostalgic themes.
  • Integrating technology into performances is key for magicians. It boosts audience engagement and allows magicians to stay competitive in the entertainment industry.
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Industry Overview

Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 4.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $394.6m in 2024.

Trends and Insights

Pandemic forces magic online

  • The COVID-19 pandemic caused a shift in the magician industry from live performances to virtual experiences.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Trends and Insights

Technology will influence the future of magic

  • Future magic shows will incorporate the latest technology, such as holograms and augmented reality, transforming traditional acts into visually stunning performances.

Biggest companies in the Magicians in the US

There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Magicians in the US industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.

Products & Services Segmentation

Magicians in the US

Products & Services

Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Performances for private sector clients, Performances for public sector clients and Performances for education sector clients. Performances for private sector clients is the largest segment of the Magicians in the US.

Trends and Insights

Captivating performances for private sector clients

  • Performances for private sector clients are specially designed magic shows meant for corporate gatherings and business-based private events. These performances cater exclusively to such settings to provide a unique entertainment spectacle.
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Competitors

  • Sports Franchises in the US
  • Concert & Event Promotion in the US

Complementors

  • Celebrity & Sports Agents in the US
  • Party & Event Planners in the US

International industries

  • Concert & Event Promotion in Canada
  • Performing Arts Venues in Australia
  • Performing Arts Operation in New Zealand

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Operators in the magic performance industry are individuals skilled in stage magic. These artists perform magic tricks, illusions and other magical acts at events including theatrical shows, festivals, corporate events, conventions and private parties.

What's included in this industry?

Performances for private sector clientsPerformances for public sector clientsPerformances for education sector clients

Companies

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Related Terms

CROWDFUNDING PROMOTION AGENT

Industry Code

NAICS 2017

NAICS 711510 - Magicians in the US

Performance

Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.

Analyst insights

The pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of magic. Magicians globally utilize digital platforms and social media to perform and connect with audiences, transfo...

In this chapter (4)

  • Current Performance
  • Outlook
  • Volatility
  • Life Cycle

Key metrics

  • Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
  • Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
  • Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
  • Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business

Charts

  • Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
  • Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
  • Industry Life Cycle

Detailed analysis

  • Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
  • Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
  • Factors that influence volatility in the industry
  • Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility

Products and Markets

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Analyst insight

Adapting magic acts to audiences' tech preferences engages younger viewers. Mature audiences prefer performances they can share with family or recall nostalgic themes.

In this chapter

  • Products & Services
  • Major Markets

Key metrics

  • Largest market segment and value in 2024
  • Product innovation level

Charts

  • Products & services segmentation in 2024
  • Major market segmentation in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
  • Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
  • Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
  • Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services

Geographic Breakdown

Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.

Analyst insights

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In this chapter (1)

  • Business Locations

Charts

  • Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
  • Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024

Tables

  • Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
  • Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
  • Number and share of employees in each state in 2024

Detailed analysis

  • Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage

Competitive Forces

Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.

Analyst insights

Integrating technology into performances is key for magicians. It boosts audience engagement and allows magicians to stay competitive in the entertainment industry.

In this chapter (4)

  • Concentration
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer & Supplier Analysis

Key metrics

  • Industry concentration level
  • Industry competition level and trend
  • Barriers to entry level and trend
  • Substitutes level and trend
  • Buyer power level and trend
  • Supplier power level and trend

Charts

  • Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
  • Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart

External Environment

Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.   

Analyst insights

The most significant regulation impacting magicians in the US is licensing requirements for public performances. Obtaining proper licenses ensures compliance with local laws ...

In this chapter

  • External Drivers
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key metrics

  • Regulation & policy level and trend
  • Assistance level and trend

Detailed analysis

  • Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance

Financial Benchmarks

View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time. 

Analyst insights

The primary revenue for magicians comes from their performances. This includes ticket sales at public shows, fees for private events, merchandise sales and, recently, virtual...

In this chapter

  • Cost Structure
  • Financial Ratios
  • Key Ratios

Key metrics

  • Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
  • Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
  • Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
  • Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio

Charts

  • Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
  • Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
  • Investment vs. share of economy

Data tables

  • Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
  • Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
  • Income Statement (2017-2022)
  • Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
  • Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
  • Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
  • Leverage Ratios  (2017-2022)
  • Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
  • Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)

Detailed analysis

  • Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability 

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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  • US International Trade Commission

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the market size of the Magicians in the US industry in United States in 2024?

The market size of the Magicians in the US industry in United States is $394.6m in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Magicians in the US industry in 2024?

There are 9,159 businesses in the Magicians in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Magicians in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Magicians in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 4.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Magicians in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Magicians in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.

What does the Magicians in the US in United States include?

Performances for private sector clients and Performances for public sector clients are part of the Magicians in the US industry.

How competitive is the Magicians in the US industry in United States?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Magicians in the US industry in United States.