Magician
19AI EXPOSURE TODAY19
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST64%
NOT A FORECAST64%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £35,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Magician
Magicians captivate audiences with their illusions and tricks, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. In a world where entertainment is a vital escape, these artists play a crucial role in bringing joy, wonder, and inspiration to people of all ages across the UK and beyond.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (19), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior MagicianAs a Junior Magician, you will start by performing at small events and gatherings, gaining experience and building your repertoire of tricks.£25,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level MagicianIn this role, you will perform at larger events and may begin to specialise in a particular type of magic, such as stage or close-up.£40,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior MagicianAs a Senior Magician, you will be a sought-after performer, possibly touring or performing in prestigious venues, and mentoring upcoming magicians.£70,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.