What types of magic do you perform?

There are many types of magic from close up magic (aka. close hand magic), table magic, and stage magic. Fortunately, I've performed in a wide range of situations across my performing career, and so I can fit in to almost any event. The best thing to do is to get in touch for a quick chat about your event, and then I'll be able to guide you on what would work best. I can even provide multiple performers. Most often this is for large events such as awards nights and conference dinners, howver one one occassion in the city centre of Manchester, a client simply wanted two styles of magic. Both of us were specialists in close up performances, but as I had a little more experience, I decided that I would be the mind reader for the night. This was a great chance to share magic and mystery in a new way by constraining myself only to mind reading and mental style magic.

How much does it cost to hire a magician in Manchester?

A quality close up magician should cost between £400 and £2000 depending on what's required and when your event is. The lower end of that scale would apply for something quite simple, during the week, and the top end would probably be a large scale stage show during key date (such as Saturday nights in December). I wrote more here specifically about how much a close up magician costs.

Can you create custom magic for us?

Of course. In fact, some of the best events I've done are ones where I've received a special request. After all my job is to do the impossible! Now, of course, it might mean an extra fee for my time creating and perfecting the trick, but many clients find it's worth it for the one of a kind experience. Just recently, in fact, I received a rather unusual request for one event in Manchester. The client asked me to make a person appear! The guest, who was the son of the main birthday guest , had flown in from New Zealand to the event in Prestwich, North Manchester. So, in case it wasn't obvious, I wasn’t actually materialising the person out of thin air, but rather making it seem like that was the case. It was all a grand illusion. This was an interesting challenge and one that I was happy to incorporate into my stage show.

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MANCHESTER MAGICIAN EVENTS

Here’s an idea of the events I perform at as a close up magician in Manchester.

Corporate Events

Organising a large event such as an awards night at The Midland Hotel, a conference at Manchester Science and Industry Museum, a drinks reception in Spinningfields, or some other corporate event in Manchester?

Well, a close up magician can make your life a whole lot easier. Magic is a great choice because it can fit into a variety of times during your event. Walkaround entertainment is perfect to welcome guests and to spark conversations that aren’t about work. Table to table magic entertains guests at their tables during the course of a meal.

And my stage magic or events hosting is a great way to entertain a large audience, and really add the wow factor to your evening.

Here’s some of the other Manchester venues I’ve performed at:

Stock Exchange Hotel
Whitworth Hall
Manchester Cathedral
The Fitzgerald
The Midland Hotel

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Exhibitions

When it comes to exhibitions and trade shows, Manchester Central (formerly the G-Mex) is the main space for the North of England. As an magician specialising in attention grabbing magic, my job is to help you to stand out among the hundreds of stands under that iconic arched roof.

I help brands cut through the noise, using “infotainment” which draws crowds, puts over your key messages in a memorable and shareable way, and even pre-qualifies leads for your sales team.

Beyond the major expos, I also provide promotional magic for product launches and special events. In a city built on innovation, bespoke magic ensures your brand’s message is impossible to forget.

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Wedding Magic

Every wedding needs entertainment, and you won’t go far wrong by hiring a professional close up magician in Manchester.

I specialise in performing interactive and engaging close up magic, during the drinks reception, during the room turnaround, or even just keeping the energy high if the famous Manchester rain makes an appearance!

My magic is built from conversation, rather than a script, so it’s a cheeky, upbeat, lively performance, perfect for getting guests laughing and interacting together. And yes, of course, there’s incredible jaw dropping magic too!

It’s a winning mix which results in guests saying, “No way!” and “Do that again!” and “Now show that one to my cousin!”

Here’s some of the wedding venues I’ve performed at across Greater Manchester:

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
The Stables, Manchester
St. James’ Club, Manchester
The Midland Hotel, Manchester
Didsbury House Hotel, Manchester
Worsley Court House, Salford

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MANCHESTER MAGICIAN – PAST EVENTS

Take a look at few standout events as a magician in Manchester.

Private Party Event at The Ivy, Manchester

There is always something uniquely special about performing in the private rooms at The Ivy, Manchester. The shows always feel so personal, casual, and incredibly fun.

At this event, a high end 30th birthday celebration, I provided an hour of magic for about 20 friends and family.

The magic at these events is a mix of close up magic and a stand up parlour magic show, with close moments where the magic happens in your hands, and routines where everyone can be involved together.

This was a repeat booking client, and I often find that at these events I become friends with the clients, returning for multiple events over several years. That existing rapport makes for an evening of genuine laughter and “how-did-he-do-that?” moments!

Here’s what they said afterwards:

Rob Robbins

Private Party at The Ivy, Manchester

★★★★★

Ed was just as I thought he would be, entertaining, funny and really engaging. He has been perfect for my events and I would recommend him to anyone.

International Conference – Corporate Events Entertainment at Manchester Science and Industry Museum

This was Ellucian’s European Conference dinner and I was booked through a booking agent to provide walkaround magic and table to table magic. That’s a common pick for corporate events such as this.

I was excited to perform at one of Manchester’s most iconic landmarks and it didn’t disappoint. Performing at the Science and Industry Museum is always a highlight. The industrial backdrop provides a stunning atmosphere.

Plus the crowd was really friendly, and really got into the impossible nature of the magic. OK, apart from a few hecklers – but that’s all part of the fun, and my approach is always to try to include them. I moved between tables during the course of the dinner, performing close up for guests, and even got to sneak in a bit of magic in my second language – Spanish.

Crowne Plaza, Manchester – Magic for Staff Event

You might not know this, but after a busy festive season, many hotels and venues gather the team together for a belated celebration of their own. I’ve done a few of these across Greater Manchester, and the rest of the UK. And that was the case when I performed at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Manchester. Their staff who had travelled from across the country deserved a chance to be the guests for once.

I hopped on the train into the City Centre to provide some “thank you” magic for their staff party, and because this was an industry crowd, the atmosphere was really relaxed and celebratory.

Really Weird Corporate Office Party in Manchester

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Well, this was an unusual event. The major online fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing is based in the Ancoats area of Manchester and every year they hold a staff appreciation day.

Think of this as a relaxed easy work day / office party with a live band, a free bar and in 2018, me as a close up magician.

I’ve never interrupted work emails to share my magic before, but I am pretty sure everyone appreciated the break, and enjoyed the day.

It was definitely one I’ll never forget, not least of all for the giant pink flamingos and unicorns that surrounded the office. I think they were bought in especially for the event!?

This was definitely one of my stranger moments as a Manchester magician, but as I often say, one of the great things about hiring a close up magician is that it can fit into a wide variety of events.

Manchester City Centre Wedding Magician at The Midland Hotel

Taking the train into Manchester Piccadilly, I had the chance to catch up with some of the Manchester magicians from my network before heading over to the The Midland Hotel for Mark and Matthew’s wedding.

This wedding was a classic example of why wedding magic works so well during the “lull” of the day. I moved through the drinks reception helping the grooms’ guests to break the ice, and get guests laughing, interacting, and sharing new memories.

Here’s the feedback I got after the wedding:

Mark & Matthew Byrne

Wedding at The Midland Hotel, Manchester

★★★★★

My new husband and I loved the trick Ed did for us and everyone is still scratching their heads trying to work out how on earth he did it. Thanks Ed for everything that day.

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