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Expert magician. Sensational socialiser.
The UK's #1 ranked close-up magician.

OMG moments for weddings, corporate events, and parties across the UK. Close-up magic and comedy so cosmopolitan you could sip it from a Martini glass — backed by 28 years of making every room the best night out your guests have had in years.

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Since 1998
28 Years Performing
#1
FreeIndex UK Magician
200+
Five-Star Reviews
£5m
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Performed at events for   BBC  ·  Shell  ·  British Airways  ·  Halfords  ·  KPMG  ·  Audi  ·  John Lewis  ·  Cadbury  ·  Barratt Homes

Hey! I'm Close-Up Chris

Book a close-up magician who actually entertains - not just one who does tricks.

I've been professionally entertaining with magic for 28 years (I performed my first magic show aged 8) and have since perfected the art of making someone laugh whilst surreptitiously stealing their thoughts, their wallet, and their watch - which, let me tell you, is no mean feat.

Think of me as the Swiss Army knife of magicians - sleight of hand, mind reading, pickpocketing, comedy. Simmer nicely for two hours and you'll get OMGs and WTFs like they're going out of fashion. Whether you're booking a magician for a wedding, a corporate event, or a party - not a cowboy in sight.

Close-Up Chris - UK's #1 ranked close-up magician for hire

Close-Up Chris Reviews

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5.0 · over 200 verified reviews on Google & FreeIndex · FreeIndex #1 UK Magician
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"Clever? Yes! Funny? Very! Entertaining? Off the scale!"

Leah Gibson

★★★★★

"If you are looking for some wonderful indelible memories do not give it a second thought, book."

David Knight

★★★★★

"Don't think twice, don't hesitate, just book him."

Sandra Smith, Wedding

★★★★★

"I've never seen a magician with such a range of tricks that all hit as hard as Chris'."

Sam Clay, 30th Birthday Party

★★★★★

"Was unsure if having a Magician would be a good idea. It wasn't — it was an EXCELLENT idea."

Sue Jones, House Party

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9 Reasons to Book Close-Up Chris

Every one of these. Guaranteed.

01

The Complete Package

Sleight of hand, mind reading, pickpocketing, comedy. Most magicians do one thing. I do all four - in the same set.

02

Even Sceptics Love It

No top hats. No "pick a card." Just jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud moments that convert even the most determined sceptics.

03

28 Years Professional

I've been doing this since 1998. Not a hobbyist with a YouTube channel - a full-time, every-weekend professional magician for hire.

04

200+ Five-Star Reviews

Verified on Google and FreeIndex. #1 ranked UK magician. That's not self-proclaimed - that's earned, one event at a time.

05

The Close-Up Corner

The UK's first and only magic booth. Big, bold, and brilliant. Find out more →

06

They Keep Coming Back

Birthday. Then wedding. Then corporate do. Then another birthday. My clients don't hire me once - they hire me for life.

07

The Close-Up Collective

Need magicians for a larger event? I've handpicked a team of the best. Meet the team →

08

Worth Every Penny

Don't take my word for it - read the reviews. Clients consistently say I was the best money they spent on their event.

09

Five-Star Service

Every event gets the same treatment - prompt replies, early arrival, sharp suit, flawless set up. Whether it's 20 guests or 500, you get the A-game. Every single time.

Guests Who Get the Close-Up Chris Treatment

OMG moments. Guaranteed. Every event. Every time.

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Ready for OMG Moments at Your Event?

The UK's #1 ranked close-up magician. 200+ five-star reviews. Dates go fast.

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Close-Up Magician Near You - Live in Action

One magician + a gaggle of guests = reactions like this...

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The Original Gone in 60 Seconds

Your guests won't feel a thing.

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Reactions Like This at Your Event?

Unscripted. Unrehearsed. Unforgettable.

Need to spread the magic?

More Guests? More Magicians.

Table magicians, mind readers, pickpockets, comedy acts - I've assembled a handpicked team of professionals who deliver the same standard I do. Ideal for large corporate events, exhibitions, and conferences where one magician isn't enough.

The Close-Up Collective - team of magicians for hire
The Close-Up Corner - the UK's first magic booth

Something different

The Close-Up Corner

The UK's first and only magic booth.
Big, bold, and brilliant.

Backdrop, LED lights, magic table - I create a focal point that draws crowds like a magnet. Groups of 5-20 gather round for distraction-free close-up magic while the rest of the room wonders what all the commotion is about. Passive guests become active guests. Flat atmospheres become electric.

Booking couldn't be simpler

How to Hire a Magician for Your Event

1

Tell Me About Your Event

✓ Date, venue and guest numbers
✓ Reply within hours
✓ Full pricing PDF sent over

2

Choose Your Package

✓ Pick your perfect package
✓ Small deposit secures your date
✓ Booking confirmation emailed

3

You Take All the Credit

✓ Early arrival, set up and ready
✓ OMG moments start to finish
✓ Guests raving about you after

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Everything you need to know before booking. Answered properly.

Let's Make Your Event Unforgettable.

The UK's #1 ranked close-up magician. 200+ five-star reviews. Dates go fast.

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