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Typical costs: 1  While some magicians quote prices by the event, such as a birthday party, others charge a set hourly rate. 2  A birthday party magic show lasting 30 to 45 minutes typically costs $175 to $350. 3  A magician typically costs $150 to $500 per hour.
You'll probably get lots of lectures about how you shouldn't have to spend anything on birthday parties. However, you asked what people typically spend. I've had parties for my two kids at outside venues and at home, and at the end of the day, it's usually about $300, regardless.