Party Magician
for Adults
Close-up magic for birthday parties, dinner parties, house parties and every adult celebration in between. Fees from £500.
I'm Close-Up Chris — a party magician for hire with 28 years performing at dinner parties, milestone birthdays and every kind of adult celebration across the UK. Close-up, personal, and impossible to ignore. Fees from £500. Check availability →
Hosts worry their party will fall flat
Awkward silences. Guests who don't know each other. Energy that won't lift.
I provide OMG moments to kickstart any party!
Close-up magic. Borrowed objects. Impossible things. Right in front of their eyes.
You relax and enjoy the party of the year
Your guests are buzzing. You're the best host they've ever had.
See What Happens When You Hire a Magician for a Party
Strangers become friends. Conversations spark instantly. The energy shifts in minutes — and stays that way all evening.
Warning: contains scenes of relieving an unsuspecting lady of her watch.
Why Close-Up Magic Works at Adult Parties
Close-up magic is the only form of party entertainment that works anywhere, at any point in the evening, without any setup. No stage, no PA system, no clearing of furniture. I move through your guests performing at close range — cards, coins, borrowed objects — and every group I visit leaves buzzing.
It solves the problem every host has at the start of the evening: that window where guests are arriving, conversation hasn't found its rhythm yet, and the atmosphere could go either way. A close-up magician fills that gap in a way a DJ or a playlist simply can't. And unlike most party entertainment ideas, it works just as well for 15 people in a living room as it does for 150 at a hired venue.
9 Ways Magic Will Turn Your Party Into a Stunning Success
Every one of these. Guaranteed.
3 Ways to Book Your Party Magician
Whether it's a house party, dinner party or birthday party — there's a format to suit every occasion.
Dinner Party Magician
Planning something a little more intimate? Only got 12 friends coming? I've got you.
The Dinner & Deception package is a tailored close-up magic experience designed specifically for smaller dinner parties — performed right at your table, timed around your courses, with zero setup and maximum impact.
How it works
- ✓ Two 15–25 minute performances — timed perfectly with your meal
- ✓ Performed right at your table — no stage, no distance
- ✓ Tailored to your group — relaxed or refined, it adapts to you
- ✓ Perfect for 4–16 guests — everyone feels included
- ✓ Zero setup required — just curious minds
Close Up Chris turned our anniversary dinner into a very funny, entertaining event I will treasure. His style was unique, interactive and brilliant… Chris is a master magician but equally masterful entertainer.
Ideal for anniversary dinners, milestone birthday dinners, intimate house parties and private dining. If you're sitting around one table with people who matter, this is the format that turns a great dinner into an unforgettable evening.
What Size Party Are You Planning?
Two people at an anniversary dinner. Three hundred at a private estate. My magic doesn't discriminate!
I've done everything in between. Here's a rough guide to what tends to work — but tell me your numbers and I'll tell you exactly what I'd recommend.
Not sure? Tell me your guest numbers and what kind of evening you're planning — I reply the same day.
Every Type of Adult Party. One Magician.
As an adult party magician for hire, close-up magic works at every kind of celebration.
Party Magician Fees
All fees are for a single event. No hidden charges. Includes full public liability insurance.
- ✓ An elite magician, handpicked by Chris
- ✓ Amazing talent at exclusive rates
- ✓ Typically 2 hours of close-up magic
- ✓ Ideal for 20–80 guests
- ✓ £5m public liability insurance
Mystery
- ✓ Give me a spare room — I'll do the rest
- ✓ Groups of 4–8 enter at a time
- ✓ 10–15 min jaw-dropping show per group
- ✓ Sworn to secrecy — the buzz builds all night
- ✓ £5m public liability insurance
Deception
- ✓ Two 15–25 min sets timed with your meal
- ✓ Performed right at your table
- ✓ Perfect for 4–16 guests
- ✓ A rarer, more demanding skill set
- ✓ Zero setup required
Corner
- ✓ The UK's first dedicated magic booth
- ✓ Theatre-like close-up experience
- ✓ Perfect for dinner parties & birthdays
- ✓ Groups visit one at a time
- ✓ Completely unique in the UK
All bookings include a same-day response. Travel considered across the UK. Fees vary by date, location and duration — find out how much a magician costs or get in touch for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before hiring a party magician.