Three Unique Magic Shows from Derrek Lau Perth Magician for Kids Adults and Classic Fans
A great magic show does more than fill a time slot. It changes the feel of the room. People lean in. Kids stop wriggling. Adults forget to check their phones. Someone laughs louder than expected, then spends the next hour trying to work out how the trick happened.
That is the sweet spot for parlour and stage magic. It is big enough to feel like a real show, but close enough for the audience to see the impossible happen right in front of them.
Derrek Lau Perth Magician now offers three distinct parlour and stage shows, each built for a different kind of audience and event. One is family-friendly without being watered down. One is made for adults who grew up with 90s pop culture, nostalgia, and a healthy love of the ridiculous. The third is a classic magic show packed with time-tested routines that work almost anywhere.
The best part is simple: book more than once and you do not have to watch the same show twice.
Three shows means three different ways to entertain a room
Most people book a magician with one goal in mind. They want guests to have a good time. That sounds simple, but every crowd is different.
A room full of six-year-olds has a different rhythm from a room full of adults at a birthday party. A mixed family audience needs comedy that lands with kids without making adults feel trapped in a children’s show. A community event, private party, school function, club night, or theatre-style booking may call for something more classic, polished, and flexible.
That is where having three shows matters.
Rather than trying to make one act suit every situation, Derrek’s parlour and stage options give each show a clear identity:
A family and kids show that is fun, cheeky, and strong enough to fool adults
A 90s nostalgia show for adults with throwbacks, laughs, and impossible moments
A general classic magic show built around routines that have stood the test of time
Each show has its own flavour. The result is a better fit for the audience and a better night for the host.
The family show is a kids show adults can enjoy too
Children’s entertainment can go wrong in two common ways.
Sometimes it is too silly. The kids may love the noise, but the adults check out. Other times it tries too hard to impress adults and loses the children along the way.
Derrek’s family show sits in the middle. It is geared towards kids, with plenty of gags, visual comedy, and moments that invite big reactions. At the same time, the magic is not throwaway. The routines are designed to be strong enough that grown-ups still get fooled.
That balance makes it a good choice for mixed-age events, such as:
Birthday parties with parents staying to watch
School holiday events
Family fun days
Community gatherings
Clubs and venues hosting all-ages entertainment
Celebrations where cousins, grandparents, and friends are all in the same room
The show understands something many family events need: kids want fun, adults want quality, and everyone wants the show to move.
It has gags without becoming too babyish
A kids show needs laughter. It needs energy. It needs moments where the audience can shout, clap, and join in.
But family magic works best when the humour does not talk down to the room. Silly can be great. Too silly can get tiring.
This show uses fun and gags as part of the rhythm, not as a cover for weak magic. The comedy helps kids engage, while the tricks give everyone something to talk about afterwards.
A good family magic moment might start with a child laughing at a funny mistake, then end with an adult quietly saying, “Wait, how did that happen?”
That is the goal.
It gives parents a reason to stay in the room
At many children’s parties, adults hover near the food table and half-watch the entertainment. A stronger all-ages show changes that.
When the magic has real punch, parents and older siblings stay connected. They laugh at different lines. They catch the timing. They enjoy watching the children react, then get caught by the magic themselves.
That makes the party feel more complete. The show becomes something shared, rather than something that only keeps children occupied.
The 90s nostalgia show is made for adults who remember the mixtape era
The second show takes a different turn. This one is an adult magic show built around 90s nostalgia.
That means throwbacks, memory-lane moments, and a tone that suits grown-up audiences. It is not just a standard magic show with a few old references added on. The theme gives the whole performance a clear mood.
For adults who grew up in or around the 90s, nostalgia is powerful because it is so specific. It is the sound of a dial-up connection. It is the feeling of rewinding a VHS tape. It is walkmans, game cartridges, boy bands, neon colours, school discos, Saturday morning cartoons, and the strange pride of knowing song lyrics from a cassette insert.
The show taps into that feeling, then pairs it with strong magic.
Nostalgia makes people relax quickly
Adult audiences can take a little time to warm up. People arrive from work. They chat with friends. They wonder what kind of show they are about to see.
Nostalgia breaks the ice fast because it gives everyone shared ground. The 90s had a look, a sound, and a sense of humour that many adults remember instantly. Even people who lived through it at different ages can recognise the references.
That shared recognition helps the magic land. A routine based around a throwback object or memory can feel more personal than a trick with a random prop. The audience is not only asking, “How did he do that?” They are also thinking, “I remember that.”
That mix is a strong combination.
It suits birthdays, adults-only parties, and themed nights
The 90s nostalgia show fits especially well when the event already has a playful adult tone.
It can suit:
Milestone birthdays
Adults-only house parties
Club events
Theatre-style nights
Retro-themed celebrations
Social nights where people want something more memorable than background music
The show gives the host a clear hook. Instead of saying, “There will be a magician,” the event can be framed around throwbacks, laughs, and 90s memories.
That makes the night easier to picture. Guests know they are not walking into a children’s party act. They are getting a show made for adults, with references and comedy built for them.
The magic still comes first
A nostalgia theme only works if the show is more than a playlist of old references.
The memories create the doorway, but the magic needs to carry the room. A good themed magic show should make the audience laugh, remember, and then sit forward because something impossible just happened.
That is what gives the 90s show its value. It offers personality and structure, while still delivering the surprise and skill people expect from a live magician.
The classic show is for audiences who want pure magic
The third option is the general magic show, built around classic material and time-tested routines.
There is a reason classic magic lasts. Strong plots work across age groups, cultures, and event types. Objects appear, vanish, change, travel, restore, predict, and surprise. The audience does not need to understand a theme before they enjoy it. They only need to watch.
This show is the flexible option. It works when the event calls for polished entertainment that is not too child-focused and not tied to a specific theme.
It is a strong fit for:
Private celebrations
Community events
Clubs and associations
Small stage nights
Mixed adult audiences
Family events with older children
Repeat bookings where guests want something different from the themed shows
Classics work because they are clear
The best classic magic is easy to follow. The audience understands the impossible thing that is meant to happen, then it happens in a way they cannot explain.
That clarity matters in a live room. People should not need a long setup to appreciate the effect. A strong routine gives them enough information, builds tension, then pays it off.
Classic magic also gives the performer room to connect with the audience. The props may be familiar, but the timing, humour, structure, and audience interaction make the show feel alive.
A general show gives the event more breathing room
Not every booking needs a niche theme. Sometimes the best choice is a show that simply feels like a proper magic performance.
The classic show lets the event set the tone around it. It can sit inside a community program, follow dinner, fill a theatre slot, or become the main entertainment at a party.
Because the material is broad, the show can appeal to people who just want to see excellent magic without needing a special angle. It is direct, proven, and easy to enjoy.
Repeat bookings become more interesting when the show changes
One of the most useful parts of having three separate shows is what it means for repeat bookings.
Many entertainers have one main show. That can be fine for a single event, but it creates a problem when the same group wants to book again. The host may wonder whether guests will see too much repeated material.
With these three shows, the second booking can feel fresh.
A family who booked the kids and all-ages show for a birthday might later book the classic show for a community event. A venue that hosted the classic show could bring in the 90s nostalgia show for an adults-only night. A school holiday program could use the family show, then a club or theatre could book a different performance for another audience.
This matters because good entertainment often leads to more bookings. If people enjoyed one show, they may want that same performer again. Having different shows gives them a reason to do it without feeling like they are repeating the night.
It also helps match the show to the crowd
Repeat bookings are not only about variety. They are also about fit.
The same host might organise different events across a year. One might be full of children. Another might be adults-only. Another might need broad, classic entertainment. A single style cannot suit all three equally well.
Three shows make the choice cleaner:
Family and kids show
90s nostalgia show
Classic magic show
Best when children are central, but adults will be watching too
Best for adult crowds who enjoy retro humour, memories, and themed entertainment
Best for broad audiences who want a polished, flexible magic performance
The event becomes easier to plan when the entertainment has a clear purpose.
How to choose the right show for your event
The easiest way to choose is to start with the audience, not the venue.
If the room will have lots of children, choose the family show. It has the pace, comedy, and participation that kids need, while still keeping the magic strong for adults.
If the room is mostly adults and the mood is playful, choose the 90s nostalgia show. It gives the night a clear personality and works especially well when guests enjoy throwbacks and shared memories.
If the audience is broad or the event needs a straightforward magic performance, choose the classic show. It is the safest all-purpose option because it focuses on proven routines and clear audience impact.
A few simple questions can help:
Will children be the main audience?
Are adults looking for something themed and nostalgic?
Does the event need broad appeal across age groups?
Have guests seen Derrek perform before?
Would a different show make a repeat booking feel new?
There is no wrong choice if the show suits the room. The key is picking the version of the performance that gives the audience the easiest way in.
A stronger reason to book live magic again
Live magic has a different impact from passive entertainment. It asks the audience to be present. It gives them a shared experience. It creates reactions that cannot be paused, skipped, or replayed in the same way.
Derrek Lau’s three-show approach makes that experience more flexible. Families can book a show that keeps children laughing without losing the adults. Grown-up audiences can enjoy a 90s-themed night of nostalgia and magic. Classic fans can get a clean, time-tested performance built around strong routines.
For hosts, the real benefit is choice. The show can match the audience, the occasion, and even the second or third booking.
If one magic show creates a memorable event, three distinct shows make it easier to create the next one without repeating the first.
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