Close Up Magician Craig

A highly acclaimed close-up magician & one of the greatest sleight of hand artists around! Craig has over 25 years wowing crowds for prestigious clients such as Apple, ITV, Alton Towers, HSBC and more! Performing close up magic as well as cabaret and parlour shows, Craig is an outstanding magician guaranteed to entertain!

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Highlights
* Outstanding, award winning close up magician!
* Walkabout entertainers table hopping during dinner or mix and mingling amongst guests during your drinks reception!
* Close up magic duo also available!
* Comedy Illusion Show also available!

Craig is a highly acclaimed close-up magician and known by his peers as one of the greatest sleight of hand artists around.

With 25 years in the magic scene, Craig is an experienced professional with an impressive career to date. Craig’s area of expertise is coin manipulation and he has spent years dedicated to revolutionising this branch of magic. In 2009 he was described by Magic Week (one of the top journals for magicians) as the greatest living coin manipulator in Europe. Magic Scene also awarded him the distinction of being "The Performer to Watch in 2009".

Craig has also published over 30 instructional DVD's on the art of magic and these have proven to be a huge hit worldwide. In 2009 and 2010 he was invited to represent England in the European Championships of Magic. He has won numerous awards through his career including The John Pye award for excellence, the 3SM champion of magic and the Northern Magic Circle magician of the year. He recently became the British Magical Society Parlour Magician of the Year 2013 and has been invited to compete in the International Brotherhood of Magicians Close Up Championships 2013.

He is an associate member of the Inner Magic Circle with a Silver Star and was only the third person in history to ever be awarded this position straight from joining.

Craig has made a lasting mark at weddings, corporate events, private parties and other special events across the county. Performing for some of the most prestigious clients in the world, recent clients include Apple, ITV, SKY TV, QVC, Disney, Cadbury, Haven, Park Resorts, Pepsi, Hilton Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor, Barclays Bank, HSBC and many more!

Close Up Magic-
Close Up Magic is magic that happens right in front of your eyes and in many cases in your own hands. Close Up Magic is perfect for banquets, weddings, gala dinners, summer balls and any other type of event where people are mixing and mingling. There are two really popular types of close up magic.

Table Magic-
This is magic that is performed from table to table and as such is perfect for events such as wedding breakfasts, gala dinners, summer balls etc. Craig will perform a mini cabaret show at each table entertaining your guests in between courses. This is a great conversation starter and gives the entire table something to talk about throughout any event.

Strolling Magic-
This type of magic is perfect for champagne receptions, product launches, pre-dinner drinks etc. The magician will mix and mingle between your guests moving from group to group entertaining everyone at the event.
Craig is considered an expert at close up magic and sleight of hand. He will dazzle your guests with intimate miracles that you might have only seen before on TV. Imagine borrowed coins bending in your own hands, imagine coins visibly flying through the air from one hand to the other, imagine borrowed finger rings linking together. All this and more is possible. Your guests and clients will congratulate you on organising a fantastic event - even if you don't want them to.

Close Up Magic Duo
What's better than one amazing close up magician? Two! Craig also performs within award winning magic duo Craig and Russ.

The Comedy Illusionists Show
Perfect for after-dinner entertainment, Craig can also provide a Comedy Illusion show that you will remember forever! Original and exciting, this unique act will leave your guests in astonishment with amazing illusions and laugh out loud comedy. For more information check out The Comedy Illusionists profile.

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Price from £389 + VAT + travel from Staffordshire

Based on 1 person performing up to 2 hours of close up magic

  • East Midlands From £389 + VAT
  • North West From £389 + VAT
  • West Midlands From £389 + VAT
  • East of England From £454 + VAT
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  • Wales From £454 + VAT
  • Yorkshire and the Humber From £454 + VAT
  • North East From £583 + VAT
  • Scotland From £713 + VAT
  • Republic of Ireland From £1,102 + VAT
  • Northern Ireland From £1,231 + VAT

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29 Customer Reviews

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Communication: 5 stars
Audience engagement: 5 stars
Value for money: 5 stars
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Amazing magician

5 stars - Close Up Magician Craig are Highly Recommended
booked Close Up Magician Craig for their event in Staffordshire December 2023

“Craig was incredible and all our guests commented on how he worked the audience and interacted with everyone. He arrived in good time and was exceptionally polite and easy to deal with!”


Amazing!!

5 stars - Close Up Magician Craig are Highly Recommended
booked Close Up Magician Craig for their Wedding in Worcestershire October 2022

“If you are considering booking Craig - do it! Our guests were gobsmacked and we just loved everything he did - if we had another event I would not hesitate to book him again”


Fantastic addition to 70th party

5 stars - Close Up Magician Craig are Highly Recommended
booked Close Up Magician Craig for their event in Herefordshire

“A wonderful magician, entertaining us all with his incredible tricks. Simply outstanding. You & your guests will not be disappointed. He was a joy to be around. Thank you”


It was magic!

5 stars - Close Up Magician Craig are Highly Recommended
booked Close Up Magician Craig for their event in Worcestershire

“Paul is very warm & friendly and helped jolly everyone along. His tricks were excellent and left us all baffled as to how it was done - my favourite was the elastic band trick - wow!”


Craig left everyone impressed and astonished.

5 stars - Close Up Magician Craig are Highly Recommended
booked Close Up Magician Craig for their event in Denbighshire

“We invited Craig to perform close up magic at our staff Christmas party. He performed various tricks and illusions, never repeating himself. We found some people were following him to see what else he had up his sleeve. Would definitely book him again.”

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