Christmas Entertainment

Christmas Party
Magician

Xmas party magician. Corporate entertainer.
The UK's #1 ranked close-up magician.

OMG moments for corporate Christmas parties, office dos, and festive celebrations across the UK. Close-up magic, mind reading, and comedy so good your guests will forget about the Secret Santa - backed by 28 years of turning every Christmas party into the one they actually talk about.

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Since 1998
28 Years Performing
#1
FreeIndex UK Magician
200+
Five-Star Reviews
£5m
Public Liability

Performed at Christmas events for   BBC  ·  Shell  ·  Halfords  ·  KPMG  ·  Audi  ·  John Lewis  ·  Cadbury  ·  Barratt Homes

Christmas magician for hire

The Christmas party entertainment that makes you look like a genius for booking it.

Let's be honest - organising the work Christmas party is a thankless job. You need something that gets people talking, breaks the ice between departments who've never met, and gives everyone a reason to put the phone down. That's where I come in.

Hey! I'm Close-Up Chris

- the UK's #1 ranked close-up magician and a magician for Christmas parties of every size. Sleight of hand, mind reading, pickpocketing, comedy - all performed right under your guests' noses. No stage. No sequins. Just OMG moments that turn "not another work do" into "best Christmas party we've ever had."

Whether it's a 200-person corporate Christmas party, an intimate dinner for 10, or an office do that needs rescuing from the DJ-and-buffet formula - I've been making Christmas parties unforgettable since 1998.

Christmas party magician Close-Up Chris - UK's #1 ranked

Christmas party acts

Four Ways to Make Your Christmas Party Unforgettable

Every event is different. Here's how the magic fits yours.

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Mix and Mingle Magic

The classic Christmas party magician format. I work the room during your drinks reception - group to group, table to table - performing close-up magic that gets strangers talking and colleagues laughing. The perfect way to kick-start any festive event.

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Table Magic

Perfect for sit-down Christmas dinners. I hop from table to table between courses - breaking the ice, filling those awkward gaps, and giving your guests something to talk about that isn't the Brussels sprouts. One magician covers up to 15 tables.

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The Close-Up Corner

The UK's first and only magic booth - and the classiest addition to any Christmas party. Backdrop, LED lights, magic table. Groups of 5-20 gather round for dedicated shows while the rest of the room wonders what all the fuss is about. Find out more →

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The Room of Mystery

Got a spare room at the venue? Keep it off-limits all evening. Small groups get invited in for a private magic and mind reading experience - no distractions, no banging music, just pure jaw-dropping magic. The buzz it creates is unreal. Find out more →

Not sure which format suits your Christmas do? Get in touch and I'll recommend the best option for your venue, guest count, and budget.

Close-Up Chris Reviews

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5.0 · 200+ verified reviews on Google & FreeIndex · FreeIndex #1 UK Magician
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"Incredible entertainment - the creme-de-la-creme of magicians!"

Halfords, Christmas Party

★★★★★

"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

★★★★★

"Funny, engaging and very memorable. Would highly recommend."

Evolve, Corporate Event

★★★★★

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

Sam Clay, Christmas Party

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Corporate christmas party magician

Big Christmas Party? Bring More Magicians.

One magician comfortably covers 80-100 guests over two hours. If your office party or corporate Christmas event is bigger than that, I've got you covered. The Close-Up Collective is my handpicked team of close-up magicians, mind readers, and pickpockets who deliver the same standard I do.

Whether it's 200 people at a hotel, 500 at a conference centre, or the entire company filling a function room - we scale the magic so every guest gets the full experience. No one gets missed. Christmas party entertainers who actually entertain.

The Close-Up Collective - team of magicians for hire at Christmas parties

Xmas party entertainment

Not Everyone Wants the Dance Floor

After the meal, there's always a chunk of guests who'd rather chew their own arm off than hit the dance floor. The Close-Up Corner gives them somewhere even better to be - a dedicated magic booth that draws crowds like a magnet and keeps the party alive for everyone, not just the dancers.

This is what entertainment for a Christmas party looks like when you do it properly. No awkward gaps. No dead zones. Just non-stop reactions from start to finish.

Close-Up Corner at a Christmas party - live reactions

Ready for the Best Christmas Party Yet?

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

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Magician xmas party ideas

9 Reasons a Magician Beats Every Other Christmas Party Act

Forget the DJ. Forget the karaoke. Here's why.

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No Stage. No Fuss.

No sound checks, no power requirements, no gear to lug in. I turn up, suit on, and the show starts wherever your guests are standing. Works in any venue, any layout.

02

The Ultimate Ice-Breaker

Gets departments who've never spoken actually talking. Within minutes, strangers are laughing together and your Christmas party has the buzz every organiser dreams of.

03

Fills Every Gap

Between courses. Before the band. After the speeches. Those dead moments where energy drops? That's exactly where a table magician earns every penny.

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Not a Spectator Sport

Magic isn't something you watch from across the room. It happens in your hands, with your watch, inside your head. Every guest is part of the show - not just watching one.

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Sceptics Welcome

Every office has one. Arms folded, "I hate magic." Give me five minutes and they're the one screaming the loudest. That's 28 years of experience talking.

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Photo! Photo!

Those jaw-drop reactions make brilliant photos. Your photographer will thank you, your social media will thank you, and your boss will think you're a genius for booking it.

07

Works With Everything Else

Got a DJ? Band? Photo booth? Casino tables? Magic doesn't compete - it complements. I fill the gaps the other acts can't reach and make the whole evening better.

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10 Guests or 500

Intimate dinner party? Just me. 500-person corporate bash? I bring The Close-Up Collective. Every guest gets the full experience, whatever the headcount.

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Long After the Decorations Come Down

Nobody remembers the DJ. Nobody talks about the buffet. But the magician who stole the boss's watch and read Karen's mind? That's the talking point that lasts until next Christmas.

Christmas party magician live reactions

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Reactions Like This at Your Christmas Party?

Unscripted. Unrehearsed. Unforgettable. This is what happens when a professional close-up magician hits a Christmas party - real guests, real reactions, no camera tricks. Whether it's a 300-person corporate do or an intimate dinner party for 10, the reactions are exactly the same.

Christmas party in January?

Who Says Christmas Has to Be in December?

December is chaos. Half the team is on holiday, the venue prices are through the roof, and good Christmas party entertainers are booked solid. More and more companies are pushing their celebrations into January - and honestly, it's a smart move.

Better availability, better rates, and your team actually gets to enjoy it instead of squeezing it between deadlines and school nativity plays. Whether it's a sit-down dinner, an office party, or a full-blown corporate bash - I'm just as available in January as I am in December.

For more ideas on making your festive event brilliant, read my Christmas entertainment tips.

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Booking couldn't be simpler

How to Book a Christmas Party Magician

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
✓ Colleagues raving about you after

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your Christmas party magician.

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