Hire the best professional magicians for parties, weddings and corporate events — amazing close-up magic and comedy entertainment. Ideal for your drinks reception, birthday party, evening reception, business anniversary OR corporate Christmas party
Hi, I’m Close-Up Chris, the magician. With over 25 years of professional experience, I specialise in performing jaw-dropping tricks that captivate any audience. Based near Gloucester, I’m here to make your next event magical and memorable!
I’m available for hire at private parties, corporate functions, and weddings, offering perfect entertainment for your guests. Let’s work together to create an unforgettable experience—no pressure! Contact me today to start planning your event.
If you’re looking for unforgettable wedding entertainment, close-up magic is the perfect choice! As an ideal ice-breaker during the wedding drinks reception, I can help guests get to know each other while ensuring your wedding day is truly memorable. Discover how close-up magic can add a unique touch to your special day.
A close-up magician is The perfect ice-breaker
Helps get the party started after the wedding breakfast
Entertaining, interactive and funny
Mind reading, pickpocketing and OMG moments!
-Debbie Draper, Gloucestershire
Want to make your next party unforgettable? As a professional magician, I ensure your guests have a blast. Prepare for the Room of Mystery, Close-Up Corner, and a myriad of other tricks up my sleeve. Your event will be the talk of the town long after it’s over. Don’t wait—let me help you make your party extraordinary!
Unique entertainment perfect for adults
Allows you to be the ultimate host
World-class entertainment for your family
Cool birthday party entertainment
-Mark Wheeler, Cheltenham
Organising your business party and need it to be better than last year’s snooze fest? Hiring a close-up magician for your corporate event to ensure an entertaining night. Hire a table magician to break the ice during the meal or a pickpocket to cause a stir during the drinks reception.
Great for your awards evening, a business anniversary, Christmas parties or a trade show where you need to impress your clients. Hire an amazing close-up magician to bring the wow factor.
Table Magicians. Pickpockets. Mix-and-mingle Magicians.
-Halfords
Delight your guests with a unique and unforgettable experience. Create lasting memories by surprising them with something they’ve never seen before. Watch their faces light up with amazement as a magician performs live right before their eyes. This is the ultimate icebreaker for all your guests, ensuring a magical and memorable event.
Are you bored of the same old birthday parties and corporate events? This innovative format is quickly becoming Gloucestershire’s top attraction!
If you want an event that will keep your attendees talking long after it’s over, check out the Close-Up Corner.
Our interactive close-up magic booth is ideal for any group size and fosters connections like nothing else. With a perfect mix of magic and humour, it’ll keep your guests entertained all night long.
It’s more than amazing magic—it’s a focal point where your guests can interact on their own terms. The UK’s most unique format if you’re looking to hire a magician with a difference.
For a unique and unforgettable experience, visit the Close-Up Corner! You won’t regret it!
Meet Close-Up Chris, one of the UK’s top magicians, performing for over 25 years, mesmerising audiences. His blend of wit, charm, and masterful magic creates unforgettable moments that leave everyone spellbound.
Looking to elevate your next event? Close-Up Chris is your go-to magician. His reputation is top-notch, with rave reviews and a number-one ranking among UK magicians. Be sure to check out his stellar reviews.
Chris is also proud to offer his Close-Up Crew for large events where one magician isn’t enough. He uses the best sleight-of-hand magicians in the business for large corporate events that need a little shaking up!
Be sure to check out our recent photos and videos to give you an idea of the reactions you’ll get at your next event.
Ready for an extraordinary, magical experience? Contact us today for a no-obligation quote.
It depends! However, as a rough guide, expect to pay at least £500 for an entertaining close-up magician. Expect to pay more in London (what’s new). Whatever the price agreed, be sure to check their reviews before hiring your (hopefully) quality entertainer.
For a full in-depth look at this topic, visit this blog post: How much does a close-up magician cost.
Once we’ve nailed down your event format, we can estimate the time you’ll need. Close-up magic is a bit like a rich dessert—fantastic in moderation, but too much can leave you overwhelmed. For that reason, 1.5 to 2 hours usually does the trick, even for larger crowds up to 100 people.How much space does a magician need?
This is event-specific. For weddings, you’ll get the best bang for your buck during the drinks reception or it makes perfect entertainment for after the wedding breakfast. For a birthday party, we would always recommend kicking off the evening as it makes for a wonderful ice-breaker before the music gets too loud. For corporate events, there’s a whole host of options that we can discuss after a discovery call.
Many of our magicians are members of the world-renowned Magic Circle. But don’t assume that membership alone guarantees a spellbinding performance. Fun fact: even King Charles is a part of this elite group. Would you really want him dazzling your guests at a big event? It would be memorable, I guess…
