Close-UpMagician Birmingham
Close-up magic, mind reading and big laughs.
Check my dateThe UK’s #1 ranked close-up magician. 5.0 from 200+ reviews.
Hire a magician in Birmingham for your party, wedding or event
Close-Up Chris performs sleight of hand, mind reading and pickpocketing for small groups, at the table or wherever your guests happen to be standing. No stage, no set-up, nothing for you to organise on the night.
Based in the Midlands, he has been performing at events in and around Birmingham since 1998.
Birthday parties
Group by group round the room, so everyone gets their own moment.
Weddings
The drinks reception or the evening reception, and the wedding breakfast if you want it.
Corporate events
Awards dinners, client evenings and conference drinks across the West Midlands.
Christmas parties
Runs around the drinks and the meal, at a venue or at home.
Something else in mind, or a question about how it works? The answers are in the FAQ.
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Meet Close-Up Chris: magician, pickpocket, mind reader and funny guy to boot. The UK’s sensational socialiser, ready to kick-start your next event.
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Birmingham’s most versatile magician.Your Swiss army knife of entertainment, available for hire.
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What Birmingham hosts say
Close-up magic in Birmingham, reviewed by the people who booked it. 200+ reviews on FreeIndex and Google, ranked #1 UK magician on FreeIndex.
★★★★★
“He was awesome – I have had so many comments from our friends and family about how much they enjoyed the performance.”
Ailsa MJoint 40th, Birmingham · FreeIndex★★★★★
“His tricks are fantastic, he’s funny and a genuinely nice guy.”
Susan JonesHouse party, Dudley · FreeIndex★★★★★
“All guests were amazed. He truly makes the night. 3 days later and I’m still receiving messages asking for his details.”
Mike Allen50th party, Albrighton · FreeIndexClose-up magician for Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton
Birmingham is the centre of it, but most weeks the work is out in the West Midlands towns around it. Six of them come up more than any others.
Sutton Coldfield magician
Parties at home, hotel functions and weddings across the Royal Town, ten minutes up the A38 from the city centre.
Magician Solihull
Corporate evenings, milestone birthdays and weddings in Solihull, Shirley’s neighbour and a short run from the NEC.
Magician Walsall
Birthday parties, anniversaries and function room nights across Walsall and the Black Country border.
Magician Wolverhampton
Weddings, corporate dinners and private parties in Wolverhampton and the surrounding villages.
Magician Shirley
House parties and local venue bookings in Shirley, a regular for close-up magic on this side of Solihull.
Magician Yardley Wood
Birthdays and family celebrations in Yardley Wood and the south Birmingham suburbs.
Not on the list? Birmingham is the base, and Chris travels across the UK. Check your date.
Questions about hiring a magician in Birmingham
Anything not covered here, ask when you check your date.
How much does a magician in Birmingham cost?
A professional close-up magician starts from £500. What moves the price is the length of the booking, the number of guests and the time of year. Full pricing comes back with the reply to your enquiry, so there is nothing to chase.
What areas around Birmingham do you cover?
All of them. The city centre and every suburb, plus Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Shirley and Yardley Wood. Further afield is not a problem either – Chris performs across the UK.
Do you work as a wedding magician in Birmingham?
Yes, and weddings are a big part of the year. The two slots that work best are the drinks reception and the evening reception. The wedding breakfast is an option as well, going table to table between courses.
Can I book you as a corporate magician in Birmingham?
Yes. Awards dinners, client evenings, conference drinks and team nights out, in Birmingham and across the West Midlands. December books up early if you are after a Christmas party magician.
Do you work trade shows and exhibitions at the NEC?
Yes. On a stand, a magician stops people walking past and holds them long enough for your team to start a conversation, then hands them over. Chris works the aisles in front of the stand or inside it, whichever suits the space.
Do you perform at parties at home?
Often. A front room works as well as a function room, because close-up magic needs no stage and no set-up. Chris moves between groups so everyone gets their own moment.
What do you need from the venue?
Nothing to set up, but two things help: enough light for people to see what is happening in their own hands, and a space that is not going head to head with a live band or a DJ at the same moment.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full public liability insurance, and Chris is an Equity member. Venues that ask for the certificate get it by email.
Book a magician in Birmingham
Send the date, the venue and roughly how many guests. You will get a reply with availability and full pricing, usually within a few hours.
Birmingham and the West MidlandsA close-up magician for hire across Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton and the rest of the UK.
- Performing since 1998.
- 200+ five-star reviews.
- A reply within hours, from me.