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1998
Performing Since
#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

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Hilarious, tall & worth every penny

I've been professionally entertaining with magic since 1998 (I performed my first magic show aged 8) and have 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.

Expert magician, sensational socialiser - sleight of hand, mind reading, pickpocketing and comedy in one act. Close-up magic so cosmopolitan you could sip it from a Martini glass. Whether you're booking a magician for a wedding, a corporate event or a party, I'll make it the best night out your guests have had in years.

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

"Clever? Yes! Funny? Very! Entertaining? Off the scale!"

Leah Gibson

★★★★★

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

Sue Jones, House Party

★★★★★

"The highlight of the day for all who attended."

Georgia May, Corporate Event

★★★★★

"3 days later and I'm still receiving messages asking for his details."

Mike Allen, 50th Party

★★★★★

"I felt the price for length of performance was high, however... do not give it a second thought, book."

David Knight

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9 Reasons to Book Close-Up Chris

01

The Complete Package

Magic, mind reading and a bit of pickpocketing, from someone who's genuinely funny. As one client put it: "a master magician but equally masterful entertainer."

02

Even Sceptics Love It

The arms-folded guest is my favourite kind. One client described himself as "a dour Yorkshireman who is not usually effusive" and still called it "so brilliant".

03

Professional Since 1998

A full-time professional magician for hire since 1998, most weekends of the year. Whatever your room throws at me, I've handled it before.

04

200+ Five-Star Reviews

5.0 on Google, and ranked #1 of UK magicians on FreeIndex, where every review is verified before it goes live.

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

Money Well Spent

Clients keep using the same three words on Google: worth every penny. Another wrote: "Still the best party we've ever hosted or been to!"

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

What one client called "jaws dropped in amazement". Sound on.

Close-up magician reactions - watch the OMG moments

Ready for OMG Moments at Your Event?

As one client put it: "He made the night, so glad I booked." There's only one of me, so my dates go fast.

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Close-Up Magic, Caught on the Reaction Cam

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

Close-up magician stealing a watch - gone in 60 seconds

The Original Gone in 60 Seconds

Your guests won't feel a thing.

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Reactions Like This at Your Event?

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Need to spread the magic?

More Guests? More Magicians.

Table magicians, mind readers, pickpockets and comedy acts, every one picked by me for one thing: they can hold a room. As a rule of thumb, you'll want one magician for every 80 guests, ideal for big corporate events, exhibitions and conferences.

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. One client put it simply: "Our guests loved crowding around and watching him perform."

Magician Booking Made Simple

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

"This reflected well on us as well for booking you!" - Brian Roe

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