Magicians for Christmas parties
Christmas party entertainment is easy to get wrong. A DJ only works once people are ready to dance, and a quiz can feel like another meeting. A good magician works from the moment the first guest walks in, breaking the ice, getting teams mixing and giving everyone a story to tell on Monday.
We book close-up and stage magicians for office Christmas parties, company dinners, Christmas balls, family get-togethers and New Year's Eve, all over the UK. Have a look at our magicians, then tell us about your party.
Meet the magicians
Close-up magicians who work the room between courses, and stage acts for the moment everyone sits down.
Jay & JossA married illusion duo to headline your Christmas ball
Lewis JossPolished close-up magic for Christmas balls and dinners
Jamie DochertyFunny, sharp close-up magic, right up to midnight on NYE
Andy the MagicianFire, bent metal and pickpocketing for your office Christmas do
Ashley the MagicianMagician and compere to host your company Christmas night
Chris the MagicianMagic and mind reading for Christmas parties in the North West
Close-Up Magician TomTV magic consultant who scales up for big Christmas parties
Dodger the MagicianClose-up magic, mind reading and hypnosis for festive eventsWhatever kind of Christmas do
Office Christmas party magician
Most office Christmas parties have the same problem in the first hour. People turn up, get a drink and stand with the same four colleagues they sit next to all year. Sales stay with sales, IT finds a corner. A good close-up magician fixes that faster than anything else we know.
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Christmas dinner magician
A sit-down Christmas dinner has a rhythm to it. Crackers, starter, a wait, turkey, a longer wait, pudding. When a venue is serving a hundred or more meals, those waits can drag, and that's when people start checking their phones.
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Christmas ball magician
A Christmas ball is the big one. Black tie, a three-course dinner, a band and a few hundred guests who've made the effort. The entertainment has to match the setting, and a magician fits the bill brilliantly.
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Family Christmas party magician
Family Christmas parties are lovely and a bit chaotic. Grandparents who want a sit-down, teenagers glued to their phones, little ones running about full of sugar. Finding something they'll all enjoy together isn't easy.
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New Year's Eve magician
New Year's Eve is a long night. People arrive at eight, midnight is four hours off, and there's a real risk the party peaks too early. A magician keeps the energy up through that middle stretch, so the room is buzzing when the countdown starts.
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Christmas stage show
Close-up magic is brilliant for mingling, but sometimes you want everyone watching the same thing at the same time. A shared moment, a room full of people gasping together. That's what a stage show gives you.
Find out moreWhy book with us
- Only Christmas parties
- This site is all about the festive season, so everything here is about what works at a Christmas do, from timing a set around the speeches to dealing with a packed venue.
- Proper magicians
- Our roster includes members of The Magic Circle, award winners and acts you might have seen on Britain's Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
- Honest about December
- We'll tell you straight which nights are filling up and who's still free, so you're not left chasing acts in the last week of November.
- A real agency behind it
- Christmas Party Magic is run by Fine Entertainments Ltd, a magic and entertainment agency in Corby, Northamptonshire. You deal with people, not a booking form that never replies.
We had a wonderful day - to which you were integral. We thought you did a magnificent job and we received lots of very enthusiastic feedback, not only about your magic but also about your charm and charisma!
Of all the parts of our wedding, you were the most commented on...
I booked Ed and I'm glad to say that I wasn't disappointed. He turned up early and entertained my guests (young and old) with a real sense of commitment and dedication. Feedback from my guests was very positive. I wish…
How booking works
Tell us about your party
Send us the date, venue, guest numbers and what kind of do it is. If you have a favourite act in mind, say so.
We check who's free
We'll come back with magicians who are available and suit your event, along with prices, so you can compare.
Confirm and relax
Pick your act and we'll confirm everything in writing. Then it's one less thing to worry about in December.
Christmas party questions
What's the best Christmas party entertainment for a work do?
For most work parties, a close-up magician who mingles during drinks and goes round the tables at dinner is hard to beat. It gets people from different teams talking, and nobody has to do anything they don't want to.
How much does a Christmas party magician cost?
A close-up magician for a Christmas party typically costs £350 to £700 for two to three hours. See our price guide for more.
Which dates go first?
Fridays and Saturdays in December book up first. Weekday parties and dates early in the month are much easier, so book as soon as you know your date.
Do you cover the whole UK?
Yes. Our magicians are based in different parts of the country and many travel nationwide.
Can we have a stage show instead?
Yes. We book cabaret spots and headline stage acts too. Have a look at our Christmas stage show page.
Check availability for your Christmas party
Tell us about your Christmas party and we'll come back with the magicians who are free on your date and a clear, no-obligation quote.
- Reply from a real person, usually the same day
- December dates go first, so ask early
- Prefer to talk? Call 01536 868 860