London Magician

Close-Up Magician
London

Expert magician for hire in London.
The UK's #1 ranked close-up magician.

OMG moments for corporate events, weddings, and parties across London and Greater London. Close-up magic and comedy so cosmopolitan you could sip it from a Martini glass - backed by 28 years of making every event 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
Public Liability

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

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Hey! I'm Close-Up Chris

The professional magician London event planners keep coming back to.

I've spent 28 years perfecting the art of making people laugh whilst surreptitiously stealing their thoughts, their wallet, and their watch. From Mayfair boardrooms to Shoreditch rooftops, I'm the close-up magician for hire that London keeps rebooking.

Think of me as the Swiss Army knife of magicians - sleight of hand, mind reading, pickpocketing, comedy. Whether it's a corporate gala at The Shard or a birthday party in Richmond, I'll give your guests OMG moments they'll be talking about for weeks. Not a cowboy in sight.

Close-Up Chris - London magician for hire at corporate events, weddings and parties

Ready to Make Your London Event Unforgettable?

28 years experience. 200+ five-star reviews. Zero cowboys.

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See it in action

Close-Up Magic at a London Corporate Event

This is what happens when you let a close-up magician loose on your London event. Watch the reactions - the gasps, the laughs, the "how did you do that" faces. That's what 28 years of performing looks like.

No stage. No setup. Just me, your guests, and a few impossible moments they'll be talking about for weeks.

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Why Close-Up Magic?

9 Reasons to Hire a Close-Up Magician
for Your London Event

01

The Ultimate Ice-Breaker

Networking events, corporate dinners, drinks receptions - close-up magic gets strangers talking faster than any name badge ever will.

02

No Stage, No Setup

A close-up magician performs right out of their pockets. No equipment, no rigging, no tech requirements. Works in any London venue from a Mayfair penthouse to a Shoreditch rooftop.

03

More Than Card Tricks

The best close-up magicians combine sleight of hand, mind reading, comedy, and pickpocketing into one seamless performance. Four skills, one set, zero dull moments.

04

Venue-Friendly

Most London venues require entertainers to carry public liability insurance. A professional close-up magician with £5m PLI means one less thing for your event manager to worry about.

05

Even Sceptics Love It

No top hats. No sequins. No rabbits. Close-up magic produces jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud moments that convert even the most determined sceptics into fans.

06

Fills the Gaps

Wedding drinks receptions, the lull between courses, post-conference networking - close-up magic fills the moments where your guests would otherwise be checking their phones.

07

Scales to Any Size

Intimate dinner for 20? One magician. Corporate gala for 500? A team of magicians can cover every corner of the room.

08

Incredible Photo Moments

The gasps, the laughs, the "how did you do that" faces. Close-up magic creates the kind of candid reactions that event photographers dream of.

09

They'll Talk About It for Weeks

Nobody remembers the canapés. Nobody talks about the DJ. But a close-up magician who stole their watch and read their mind? That story gets retold at every office lunch for months.

London Magician Reviews

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5.0 · over 200 verified reviews on Google & FreeIndex · FreeIndex #1 UK Magician
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"The best decision we made! Funny, engaging and memorable!"

Evolve · Corporate Event · Tower Bridge

★★★★★

"The magic was out of this world!"

Lysander · Corporate Party · St Ermin's Hotel, Westminster

★★★★★

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

Leah Gibson

★★★★★

"Do not give it a second thought, book."

David Knight

★★★★★

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

Sue Jones

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London's Most In-Demand
Close-Up Magician for Hire

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These aren't your Uncle Charlie tricks. This is magic so intimate you can almost hear the Barry White LP. From Mayfair to Canary Wharf - the magician London keeps calling back.

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London Magician Booking

How It Works

1

Tell Me About Your Event

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

2

Lock in Your Date

✓ 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

Something Different

The Close-Up Corner

Want something your London guests have never seen before? The Close-Up Corner is the UK's first dedicated magic booth - a backdrop, LED lights, and a magic table where small groups experience an intimate close-up show just for them.

It creates a focal point that draws crowds like a magnet. Perfect for corporate drinks receptions, product launches, and private parties where you want a talking point that lasts all night.

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