Magic Show | Risk Assessment

Possible hazards relating to setting up and performing a children's magic show at events and parties. Who may be at risk and the action required to minimise the perceived risk.

Summary of potential hazards
Hazard	Who could be at risk	Action required	Notes
Trapped fingers, bumps and scrapes during setting up	Children	Keep children away whilst setting up Do not allow children "back stage"
Electric shock	Performer and assistants	Carry out visual check on electrical equipment before use. Check for bare wires, faulty plugs etc	Portable electrical equipment to be PAT tested annually
Injury caused by falling objects	Staff and public	Ensure backdrops, tables and props are secure. Do not allow children or adults into the performance area unless they are invited by the performer
Choking	Younger children	Don't give small prizes and balloons to children under the age of three
Ruptures	Performer and assistants	If using balloons inflate with a balloon pump
Tripping over wires and props	Performer, assistants and public	Ensure there are no trailing wires for people to trip over and that boxes, props etc are stored tidily in a place where they can'y easily be walked into.	At public events the organiser should provide a secure enclosed area for performers to work in

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