"I'd say he has to be seen to be believed, but I still can't believe what I've seen!" A. Quayle, Box of Tricks Theatre Company
As a close-up magician, Christopher’s unforgettable performances combined with his charming and friendly presentation style add a mark of distinction to any event. Presenting his magic at receptions or around tables between courses at dinners, he uses a variety of everyday objects and sometimes even just the minds of the audience to achieve miracles. These impossible feats happen inches from the eyes of the audience.
Christopher’s genial approach also means he mixes well with guests between performances. Watch the video to see him in action!
Originally from the USA and a Member of the Magic Circle, Christopher is a full time professional magician with over sixteen years of professional experience. He is based in London with nation-wide availability and has performed both on TV and live, throughout the UK and internationally.
Christopher presents his work for private events, corporate gatherings, and high profile clients across the board.
Christopher’s engaging and polished style has been seen on such prestigious stages as The Barbican Hall, The Hackney Empire and more recently as he opened the premiere of the Edinburgh International Film Festival live on stage at the Festival Theatre.
E. Stanbury, The Santon Group
I recently booked Christopher to perform his close up magic at our business party and everyone was blown away. We’ve had magicians before but Christopher was a cut above, both in the quality and execution of his tricks as well as the rapport that he built with the guests. He got everyone involved in what he was doing but without ever being overbearing. Everyone was suitably impressed and I would not hesitate to book him again.
T. Hooper, Private client, 50th Birthday Party
Thanks again for a wonderful performance - the next day we met up with friends who were there and they couldn't stop talking about you. I'll ring you in coming weeks about booking you again for my daughter's wedding next year.
M. Pollack, Options Group, UK
Aside from his amazing magic! Christopher was very friendly and a pleasure to communicate with. The positive reviews we read about him, prior to our event, were definitely true to form.
J. Essenhigh, English Partnerships
(Our director) just popped up to say how much she enjoyed your performances last night. Excellent feedback from my other colleagues as well – so thanks again for providing a top class performance.
E. Intavarant, Private Client
Christopher is a fantastic entertainer. We loved the way he mingled with the guests but was also very discreet and professional. His magic was amazing and was enjoyed by all. Initially I wasn’t sure whether having a magician would be ‘cheesy’ but Christopher's magic and performance style are pure class and very sophisticated and I would recommend anyone organizing a special event to have him perform. Absolutely brilliant.
- Kensington Women’s Club
- Leahy Brands Design
- Lehman
- Lloyds TSB
- Lovells
- Luis Vuitton
- Merill Lynch
- Pizza Express
- Pokerstars.com
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Saatchi & Saatchi
- Sharon Osbourne
- Southern Comfort
- Sultan of Brunei
- SJ Berwin
- Tate Britain
- Unilever
- United Biscuits
- Victoria & Albert Museum
- Volkswagen
What do the prices on the 'Prices' page refer to?
The prices on the Prices page are estimates based on a 2-hour performance quote and travel time. Once we know the exact location and timings of your event, a more precise quote can be offered which includes transportation costs and complete details.
How many close-up magicians do I need?
The rule of thumb is to have one magician per 80-100 guests. During a few hours of performances a magician can reasonably perform for about that many people.
Are there any technical considerations?
The main things to keep in mind are to have enough light for people to see the magic and music low enough so people can hear what is being said in the performances. Otherwise, Christopher's close-up magic tends to work flexibly around what else you have planned for the event.
When is the best time to have close up magic?
Christopher's close-up magic works best from the beginning (i.e. reception drinks) and/or also during dinner (between courses).
Usually 1-2 hours during reception drinks or between courses at tables during dinner.
Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.
East
- Cambridgeshire - £402.50
- Huntingdonshire - £402.50
- Norfolk - £402.50
- Suffolk - £402.50
Mid Scotland
- Ayrshire - £632.50
- Clackmannanshire - £632.50
- Dunbartonshire - £632.50
- Fife - £632.50
- Kinross-shire - £632.50
- Renfrewshire - £632.50
- Selkirkshire - £632.50
- Stirlingshire - £632.50
- West Lothian - £632.50
Mid Wales
- Cardiganshire - £632.50
- Montgomeryshire - £632.50
- Powys - £632.50
- Radnorshire - £632.50
Midlands
- Derbyshire - £632.50
- Gloucestershire - £632.50
- Hereford and Worcester - £632.50
- Herefordshire - £632.50
- Leicestershire - £632.50
- Lincolnshire - £632.50
- Northamptonshire - £632.50
- Nottinghamshire - £632.50
- Rutland - £632.50
- Shropshire - £632.50
- Staffordshire - £632.50
- Warwickshire - £632.50
- West Midlands - £632.50
- Worcestershire - £632.50
North East
- Cleveland - £632.50
- Durham - £632.50
- East Riding of Yorkshire - £632.50
- Humberside - £632.50
- North Riding of Yorkshire - £632.50
- North Yorkshire - £632.50
- Northumberland - £632.50
- South Yorkshire - £632.50
- Tayside - £632.50
- Tyne and Wear - £632.50
- West Riding of Yorkshire - £632.50
- West Yorkshire - £632.50
- Yorkshire - £632.50
North Scotland
- Aberdeenshire - £632.50
- Angus - £632.50
- Argyllshire - £632.50
- Banffshire - £632.50
- Caithness - £632.50
- Inverness-shire - £632.50
- Kincardineshire - £632.50
- Morayshire - £632.50
- Nairn - £632.50
- Perth - £632.50
- Ross and Cromarty - £632.50
- Sutherland - £632.50
North Wales
- Anglesey - £632.50
- Caernarvonshire - £632.50
- Clwyd - £632.50
- Denbighshire - £632.50
- Flintshire - £632.50
- Gwynedd - £632.50
- Merionethshire - £632.50
North West
- Cheshire - £632.50
- Cumberland - £632.50
- Cumbria - £632.50
- Greater Manchester - £632.50
- Lancashire - £632.50
- Merseyside - £632.50
- Westmorland - £632.50
South East
- Bedfordshire - £368.00
- Berkshire - £368.00
- Buckinghamshire - £368.00
- East Sussex - £368.00
- Essex - £368.00
- Hampshire - £368.00
- Hertfordshire - £368.00
- Isle of Wight - £460.00
- Kent - £368.00
- London - £345.00
- Middlesex - £368.00
- Oxfordshire - £368.00
- Surrey - £368.00
- Sussex - £368.00
- West Sussex - £368.00
South Scotland
- Berwickshire - £632.50
- Dumfries and Galloway - £632.50
- Dumfries-shire - £632.50
- East Lothian - £632.50
- Kirkcudbrightshire - £632.50
- Lanarkshire - £632.50
- Lothian - £632.50
- Midlothian - £632.50
- Pebbles-shire - £632.50
- Roxburghshire - £632.50
- Strathclyde - £632.50
- Wigtownshire - £632.50
South Wales
- Breconshire - £632.50
- Carmarthenshire - £632.50
- Dyfed - £632.50
- Glamorgan - £632.50
- Gwent - £632.50
- Mid Glamorgan - £632.50
- Monmouthshire - £632.50
- Pembrokeshire - £632.50
- South Glamorgan - £632.50
- West Glamorgan - £632.50
South West
- Avon - £632.50
- Cornwall - £632.50
- Devon - £632.50
- Dorset - £632.50
- Somerset - £632.50
- Wiltshire - £632.50
