How I Helped Mabey Hire Steal the Spotlight at Bridges Scotland – And How I Can Do The Same for Your Company.

Trade Shows Don’t Have to Be Boring.

Trade shows and exhibitions are packed with companies competing for attention. Rows of booths. Endless business cards and generic giveaways. (How many pens or key rings do you have?)

So, how do you make your stand not just stand out, but become the stand that everyone is talking about?

That’s exactly what happened when I partnered with Mabey Hire for the Bridges Scotland event in Glasgow.

Over the course of two days, I had the pleasure of performing live on their exhibition stand at the SEC Centre. I used magic to engage visitors and spark meaningful conversations about what Mabey Hire offers.

The result? A constantly busy, high-energy stand that captured attention, kept people coming back, and gave the Mabey Hire team countless opportunities to connect with new clients and continue conversations with existing ones.

Turning Footfall Into Real Engagement

Exhibition spaces can be loud, overwhelming, and easy to all blend into each other. It’s common for attendees to drift from booth to booth without really taking in what each company does.

With a professional magician on your team, (especially one with years of experience in corporate environments like myself) the experience becomes unforgettable.

Through customised performances, I seamlessly weave your company’s messaging into my magic. For Mabey Hire, that meant tying in their engineering solutions and infrastructure expertise into my act in a way that felt organic, entertaining, and most importantly memorable. Check out the video below for a quick example…

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Why Bring a Magician to a Trade Show?

Here’s how I can add value to your next corporate exhibition stand:

✅ Attract and Retain Attention
I stop people in their tracks, draw them in with some magic, and keep them at your stand longer—giving your team time to start conversations.

✅ Deliver Your Brand Message Creatively
I tailor my routines to highlight your brand’s services, benefits, and personality. Attendees won’t just remember the magic, they’ll remember you.

✅ Create a Buzz Around Your Stand
Having a magician isn’t just entertainment, it’s a powerful engagement tool. People take photos, share videos, and spread the word on social media. Just think of the LinkedIn posts!

✅ Support Lead Generation
The longer visitors stay and the more engaged they are, the more likely they are to turn into warm leads.

✅ Stand Out from the Crowd
In a sea of similar looking stands, having me on the front of yours is a sure fire way to stand out.