17 Sep What Services Do Close-Up Magic Entertainers Include?
What Services Do Close-Up Magic Entertainers Include?
A clear rundown of what a professional close-up magic package actually covers - from mix-and-mingle to the UK's only magic booth.
At Close-Up Chris & Co., a close-up magic package includes mix-and-mingle magic, table magic, post-dinner entertainment and specialised acts - mind readers, pickpockets and branded magic - plus the UK's only Close-Up Corner magic booth. Everything's performed by vetted, full-time professionals.
You're looking for entertainment that makes an impact. We get it. A magician's package isn't just a list of tricks; it's a toolkit designed to solve event problems. Whether it's breaking the ice at a corporate function, keeping guests entertained during a wedding breakfast, or drawing a crowd at a trade show, the right services make all the difference. Let's pull back the curtain on what you should expect from a professional close-up magic entertainer.
What Do We Offer? A Quick Overview
A professional magician's package should be more than a one-trick pony. The goal is flexible entertainment that adapts to the flow of your event. Our core services cover every phase, from the drinks reception to the final part of the evening - a combination of walkaround magic, seated performances, and sometimes a dedicated stage show to cap things off.
Mix-and-Mingle Magic: Your Secret Social Lubricant
This is the classic walkaround performance, and it's popular for a reason. The magician moves among your guests during a standing reception or cocktail hour, performing sleight of hand for small groups. It's personal, interactive, and the perfect antidote to awkward silences. Forget clumsy ice-breaker games - this is how you get people talking.
Mix-and-mingle magic is ideal for weddings, corporate networking events and private parties. It creates pockets of energy throughout the room, letting people from different circles share an experience and bond over it. A walkaround magician is an engine of social interaction disguised as mind-bending entertainment.
Table Magic: Dinner and a Show, Up Close
Once your guests are seated for a meal, the entertainment shouldn't stop. Table magic keeps the energy flowing between courses - exactly when lulls tend to happen. Our table magician visits each table for a short, intimate show. This isn't about interrupting dinner; it's about enhancing it.
It ensures everyone gets a front-row seat to the impossible. It's a brilliant fit for gala dinners, award nights and wedding breakfasts. The gasps and applause from one table build anticipation at the next, creating a ripple of excitement across the whole venue.
Post-Dinner Entertainment: More Than Just Card Tricks
While close-up magic is our speciality, some events call for a grander finale. For larger gatherings we can offer a cabaret or stage show - a more formal performance where the magician entertains the whole room at once. It's a great way to round off the evening after dinner and coffee.
These shows often combine comedy, mind-reading and larger-scale illusions visible to everyone. It's the perfect way to bring all your guests together for one last shared moment of astonishment before the night ends.
Specialised Acts: Because 'Standard' is Boring
Your event is unique, so why settle for entertainment that's just... ordinary? Our packages go beyond standard card tricks to a line-up of specialist acts guaranteed to leave guests questioning reality (and double-checking their pockets).
Mind Readers
Forget the birthday-card trick - our mind-reading maestros pull thoughts right out of your guests' heads. They reveal impossible-to-know details, predict choices, and generally make everyone suspicious of their own poker face. It's modern magic that really gets into your guests' heads (don't worry, no actual brain surgery required).
Pickpockets
Nothing spices up an event like the realisation you're missing your watch - only to have it handed back with a grin and the kind of showmanship you'd pay ransom for. Our pickpocket entertainers specialise in harmless mischief - removing ties, wallets and egos (temporarily), all delivered with a wink and no actual thievery.
Branded Magic
For corporate clients seeking a touch of brand wizardry, we weave branded magic and company messaging directly into our routines. That means your event gets a powerful marketing twist, not just cheap laughs.
It's all built on a genuine sleight of hand specialism - you can read more about how we book and vet our sleight of hand magicians. Bottom line: if you want entertainment that's anything but generic, Close-Up Chris is your get-out-of-bland-free card.
The Close-Up Corner: The UK's First (and Only) Magic Booth
Looking for entertainment that actually stands out? Enter the Close-Up Corner - our show-stealing magic booth and, frankly, the only one of its kind in the country. This isn't a standard walkaround act; we set up an impressive, self-contained hub where guests choose when to step into the action. It's a theatre-like experience right in the middle of your event, with pro lighting, a luxe backdrop, and jaw-dropping magic so close you'll wonder why you ever bothered with the usual staples.
Perfect for those who prefer their magic with a side of "did you see that?!", the Close-Up Corner draws crowds, creates a real buzz, and leaves people talking about your event for months (for once, in a good way). If you want something no one else can offer - you've just found it. For maximum originality we also offer the Crooked Croupier, a casino-themed close-up experience with a similar self-contained set-up.
Build the Right Package for Your Event
Choosing the right entertainment shouldn't feel like a gamble. You need professionals who deliver a sophisticated, astonishing experience that reflects well on you. With a team of the UK's best magicians and exclusive formats like the Close-Up Corner, Close-Up Chris & Co. provide an unmatched service.
Stop wondering whether your guests will have a good time. See how it all comes together and build the right package on our magicians for hire page, then drop an enquiry for availability and a pricing PDF.
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