Magician
Derby

Hey! I'm Close-Up Chris

The Derby magician guests google after the gig.

Derby is one of my busiest cities. The West Mill, Shottle Hall, Derby Conference Centre, Kedleston Hall - I know the venues, the event managers, and exactly how to work a room so every guest gets a piece of the action.

I combine four disciplines into one set - sleight of hand, mind reading, pickpocketing and comedy. With 28 years of professional experience, I've performed at thousands of events across Derbyshire. Be it a corporate awards night, a private function or a wedding, I'll take your event from meh to A-meh-zing.

See it in action

Close-Up Magic in Derby

No polite applause here - just genuine gasps, belly laughs, and the kind of "how the hell did he do that" faces your photographer lives for. This is what happens when you hire a magician who doesn't just do card tricks.

I've performed at everything from weddings at The West Mill to corporate dinners at Derby Conference Centre. The venue changes, the reactions don't.

Derby Magician for Hire

Not all magicians in Derby are created equal. Some do card tricks. I do four disciplines in one set, arrive before you do, and leave your guests wondering if they imagined the whole thing. If you're looking for cheap, I'm not him - but if you want the best, let's talk.

Something Different

The Close-Up Corner

You won't find this anywhere else. The Close-Up Corner is the UK's first and only dedicated magic booth - a 3-metre backdrop, LED lighting, and a magic table where small groups get an intimate magic show right in front of them.

It draws crowds like a magnet and gives your event a focal point that lasts all night. I've set it up at weddings across Derbyshire, corporate events at Derby Conference Centre, and private parties in Matlock and Ashbourne. If you want Derbyshire wedding entertainment your guests have genuinely never seen before, this is it.

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