Ashley the Magician

Ashley the Magician at your Christmas party

A lot of company Christmas parties have a running order. Welcome drinks, dinner, a few words from the MD, awards, then the dancing. Somebody has to hold all that together, and Ashley can do both jobs. He's spent close to 20 years performing magic and hosting events as an MC and compere.

Corporate work is his specialism. He's worked with some big companies entertaining their clients, and he's been booked for professional footballers and aristocracy, in some very smart venues around England. His style is classy and steers clear of the tired gags, which suits a client Christmas evening where you want people impressed rather than cringing.

He works close-up between the tables and also on stage, so one booking can cover the drinks, a bit of table magic during dinner and then hosting duties once the speeches start. Fewer suppliers to chase in the busiest month of the year.

If your Christmas do is really a thank-you to clients, Ashley's a safe pair of hands.