How much does a magician in London cost?

A professional close-up magician in London typically starts from £500. The exact price depends on event type, guest numbers, time of year, and duration required. Saturdays and December are premium. Close-Up Chris sends a full pricing PDF the moment you enquire.

What areas of London do you cover?

All of London and Greater London. From Mayfair, Kensington, Chelsea and the City of London to Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Richmond, Hampstead and the wider North London. Also covering Hertfordshire, Essex, Surrey and the Home Counties. Distance is never an issue - Close-Up Chris performs across the entire UK.

Who is the best magician in London?

Most London magicians offer one skill. Close-Up Chris combines four into one set - sleight of hand, mind reading, pickpocketing and comedy - backed by 28 years of professional experience, over 200 five-star reviews, and the #1 UK ranking on FreeIndex. As an event magician working London regularly, he knows the venues, the planners, and how to read a room. The best magician in London is the one who turns up early, works the crowd, and leaves your guests talking about it for weeks.

Can you provide multiple magicians for large London events?

Yes. Close-Up Chris leads a handpicked team of close-up magicians called The Close-Up Collective. For large London events with 150+ guests - especially at venues like The Shard, Tower Bridge, and the City - one magician isn't always enough. The team are all full-time professionals personally vetted by Close-Up Chris.

How do I book a magician for my London event?

Fill in the online enquiry form with your date, venue, and rough guest numbers. Close-Up Chris sends a pricing PDF within hours. A small deposit locks in your date, and the balance is due eight weeks before the event.

London Magician

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

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

Close-up magician performing at a London event

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.

Most London magicians do one skill. Think of me as the Swiss Army knife - sleight of hand, mind reading, pickpocketing, comedy. Whether it's a corporate gala at The Shard, a wedding at Kew Gardens or St Ermin's, or a birthday party in Richmond, I'll give your guests OMG moments they'll be talking about for weeks.

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

Magic, Mind Reading, WTFs and Big LOLs.

The London magician 200+ five-star reviewers got right.

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Close-up magician performing at a corporate event in London

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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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

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"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

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

Sue Jones

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

Years Performing

Five-Star Reviews

Events Performed

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 to Hire a Magician in London

Tell Me About Your Event

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

Lock in Your Date

✓ Pick your perfect package
✓ Small deposit secures your date
✓ Booking confirmation emailed

You Take All the Credit

✓ Early arrival, set up and ready
✓ OMG moments start to finish
✓ Guests raving about you after

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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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