Mathew Knight
With a warm approach & the talent to amaze & astound, it's no wonder Mathew is such a popular magician! His prowess comes from years as a full time pro, performing at numerous events from small parties to big celebrity weddings. Mathew's unique style of modern magic builds moments of wonder that are talked about & remembered.
Price from £429 + travel
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*Official member of The Magic Circle
*Unusual and Intriguing
*Surprising and Fun
*A Fantastic 'Ice Breaker'
*Interactive magic that gets people talking
*Highly Memorable
Mathew Knight specialises in high impact contemporary close-up magic and is an offical member of the Magic Circle. His interactive style of entertainment is captivating and amazing, which creates an unusual experience and a lasting memory. He is highly rated, professional and unique, making him a greatly sought after performer.
Mathew is confident in his approach and he likes to laugh and joke but at the same time he is sensitive to his audience and careful not to be brash or rude. His laid back, friendly approach usually makes guests feel at ease and his aim is to engage with and amaze people of all ages and backgrounds.
The kind of magic Mathew performs incorporates everyday objects such as cards, coins, wallets, phones, rings, fire etc to create feats of impossibility that people can enjoy and remember. It's a similar style of magic to Dynamo or David Blaine but with his own unique approach.
Close-Up Magic
Imagine the look on your guests’ faces when Mathew amazes and astounds them with his unique blend of close-up magic. He entertains groups of people by performing the impossible with everyday objects from his (and the spectators’) pockets.
Mathew Knight offers close-up magic in the following forms:
-Mix and Mingle
If you need a great way to generate atmosphere and provide a talking point, Mathew’s ‘Mix and Mingle’ magic is the answer! By approaching guests in a friendly manner, Mathew provides astonishing, interactive magic to entertain them whilst they are standing, sitting or enjoying a drink.
-Table Magic
If you want to help things run smoothly at your celebration dinner, ‘Table Magic’ is a wonderful way to provide great entertainment as people await food. Often creating laughter and excitement, Mathew moves from table to table between meal courses and presents his miraculous feats to every group of diners.
Full Stage Show
‘Perception’ is a fully produced magic show suitable for 10-100 guests (or more with video projection). Driven by a simple yet intriguing narrative and packed with visual and astonishing magic. Expect to see things disappear and appear in a flash of fire, witness borrowed objects turn up in impossible locations and have your mind blown by predictions against all odds! Described as gripping and absolutely amazing, Mathew's relaxed and engaging charisma is ideal to create an amazing experience for guests at important events
The show features music and requires basic sound and lighting setup and at least 3x3 Metres of space. Best suited to adults or older children, the show lasts approximately 30-40 minutes and can be adapted to accommodate available time
Includes pre show meet and greet / close up magic upon request
The Mini Cabaret Show
If you’re having an intimate dinner with guests seated at a single table or a small party in a private room (up to 30 guests) you can book a show to amaze them with memorable live entertainment, suitable for all ages.
Typically consisting of 2 short sets around 15-20 minutes each, spread over a time window of your choice (up to 2 hours). Most clients book for set 1 after the main course and set 2 during coffee. This allows your guests to see lots of magic, and provides a great talking point as the night goes on
Mathew’s relaxed and friendly style gets your guests engaged and amazed with modern close up magic which has the feel of a mini show!
Requirements: There are no stage, sound or lighting requirements necessary. Just let the venue and caterers know, and consider the table layout so that there’s a space to perform. If your guests are not eating, just gather them into a group and get ready to be entertained
Previous Clients
Apple
Coca-Cola
Esso
Katie Price (Jordan)
London 2012 Olympics
JCB
Volkswagen
Vodafone
Taylor Wimpey
Ikea
Numark
Eon
Thornton's
Experian
Zurich
The FA (Football Association)
Citibank
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Professional magician specialising in modern 'close-up magic'.
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Price from £429 + travel from Nottinghamshire
Based on 1 person performing up to 2 hours of close-up magic
- East Midlands From £429
- West Midlands From £468
- Yorkshire and the Humber From £468
- East of England From £475
- North West From £489
- South East From £505
- Wales From £529
- South West From £533
- North East From £557
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Great Performance - really enhanced the day!
Huw W booked Mathew Knight for their event in Conwy • December 2024
“Mathew did a great job of reading the room and working out what would work with each table - his mini show was excellent, really brought a joy to the party. Thank you Mathew!”
Jane H booked Mathew Knight for their event in Oxfordshire • December 2024
“Mathew joined us at our work Christmas party to perform close-up magic during our pre-dinner drinks reception. He had everyone captivated by the magic her was performing before our very eyes! His friendly manner enables him to engage with small groups of people without it feeling intrusive. Such a lovely chap and a talented magician. Get him booked for your next event and you won't regret it - Thanks Mat”
Mathew made our Christmas Party amazing!
Iwona Z booked Mathew Knight for their event in Bedfordshire • December 2024
“Highly recommended! Amazing magician and very friendly attitude. Made our Christmas party unforgettable. All people were delighted.”
Fabulous magic for our Christmas party!
Claire G booked Mathew Knight for their event in Greater Manchester • December 2024
“We booked Matthew for our office Christmas party and he was amazing! Everyone thought that he was so good! He captured everyone's attention and have received some amazing feedback following our party. The close up magic tricks were phenomenal and left everyone (me included) completely mind blown!”
Michelle P booked Mathew Knight for their event in London • October 2024
“Within the first hour, we had people asking for contact details because of how good they found Mathew. He worked the room, getting everyone involved along the way and left them all amazed by his tricks. So happy we booked Mathew for our event and will definitely use him again in the future.”
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