Magicians for Hire
Close-up magic, mind reading and big laughs, anywhere in the UK.
Check my dateThe UK’s #1 ranked close-up magician. 5.0 from 200+ reviews.
Hire a close-up magician for your event.
Close-Up Chris is a close-up magician for hire. He works among your guests, moving from group to group and table to table, so everyone sees the magic up close rather than from the back of a room. Sleight of hand, mind reading and pickpocketing, with big laughs all the way through. He has been performing since 1998.
Close-up magic
Sleight of hand right in the middle of the conversation.
Mind reading
Names, thoughts and choices your guests never said out loud.
Pickpocketing
The watch that was on their wrist a minute ago, handed back.
Comedy magician for hire
Big laughs from start to finish, pitched to the room.
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A party magician for hire, for birthdays and private parties.
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries and parties at home. Chris works through the room while your guests are mingling, so the party keeps its own pace and the magic comes to them. If there are children there, they watch alongside the adults. It’s the same show for everyone, not a separate kids’ act.
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Hiring a magician for your wedding.
Wedding magician hire is for the two parts of the day when your guests are on their feet: the drinks reception and the evening reception. Chris covers either one or both. He keeps guests entertained while you’re away for photos, and gets the evening going once the tables are cleared.
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A magician to hire for corporate events.
Drinks receptions, dinners, awards nights and Christmas parties. Chris moves between groups while people mingle, so colleagues and clients who’ve never met have something to talk about, and nobody’s left standing on their own.
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Magician, pickpocket, mind reader and funny guy to boot. The UK’s sensational socialiser.
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Is your date still free?
Tell Chris what you’re planning. He’ll tell you if he’s free, and how he’d work the room.
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Close-Up Chris reviews from weddings, parties and events.
Rated 5.0 on Google and ranked number one on FreeIndex.
★★★★★
“He’s not just a talented magician, he’s witty and entertaining to watch and listen to… every line had us laughing.”
★★★★★
“Funny, personable and most definitely magic! Hilarious jokes as well as amazing tricks…”
★★★★★
“A classy, astonishingly talented act to have at any event… The sound of laughter and seeing people smile was pure tonic.”
Questions before you book.
Anything not answered here, just ask when you check your date.
How much does it cost to hire a magician?
Prices start from £500. Whether you want to rent a magician for an hour or book Chris for the whole evening, the price comes down to three things: how long he performs, how many guests there are, and how far he travels. Send the details and you’ll get a clear quote.
Is Close-Up Chris a magician for hire near me?
Almost certainly. Chris travels across the UK for weddings, parties and corporate events.
How long does Chris perform for?
Anywhere from one to three hours, depending on how many guests there are. The bigger the crowd, the longer it takes for everyone to see the magic up close.
When should the magic happen at a wedding?
During the drinks reception, the evening reception, or both. Those are the parts of the day when your guests are on their feet and mingling.
Does Chris do children’s parties?
No. Chris doesn’t perform children’s shows. At family events the magic is for the adults, and children are welcome to watch alongside them.
Need more than one magician?
For larger events, Chris’s agency, The Close-Up Collective, supplies a hand-picked team of magicians for hire.
Is Chris insured?
Yes. Chris holds £5 million public liability insurance.
Book a magician for your event.
Tell Chris the date, the venue and what you’re celebrating. He’ll come back to you with his availability and a quote.
Where Chris worksWeddings, parties and corporate events across the UK.
- The UK’s #1 ranked close-up magician
- 5.0 from 200+ reviews
- £5 million public liability insurance