That's the market range we see. Where your booking lands within it depends on a few things, and we've laid them out below so you can plan your budget before you ask for a quote.
| Type of booking | Typical UK price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Office Christmas party | £350 to £700 for two to three hours | Close-up magic through drinks and food. Weekdays and early December give you the most choice. |
| Christmas dinner or lunch | £350 to £700 for two to three hours | Mingling at arrival, then table magic between courses. A very large dinner may need a second magician. |
| Christmas ball | £350 to £700 per close-up magician | Big balls often book two close-up magicians to reach every table. |
| Stage show or headline act | Quoted individually | Depends on the act, the length of the show and the technical setup needed. |
| New Year's Eve | Quoted individually | The busiest night of the year. Book as early as you can. |
What's included
A typical booking is for the magician's performance time at your event, usually two to three hours of close-up magic. Within that they'll mingle with guests, work the tables or do a mix of both. We'll confirm exactly what's covered, including any travel, before you book.
What pushes the price up or down
The act itself is the biggest factor. Some magicians are in heavy demand and have TV credits or major awards, and that's reflected in their fee. The date matters as well. A Friday or Saturday in mid December is the most sought after slot of the year.
Distance plays a part. Booking someone local to your venue keeps travel down. And the length of the booking counts, though most magicians charge for a set performance window rather than strictly by the hour.
Stage shows cost more
A full stage show is a bigger job. There's more preparation, more equipment and sometimes more than one performer. That's why stage acts and headline illusion shows are quoted individually rather than falling into the close-up range. See our Christmas stage show page for more on what's involved.
How to get more for your budget
Be flexible on the date if you can. A Wednesday or Thursday party, or one in the first week of December, opens up far more acts. A Christmas lunch rather than an evening do is another good way to widen your choice.
Match the length to the event. For a party of 40 people, two hours is often enough for everyone to see some magic. For 200, you might want longer, or two magicians for a shorter time.
Booking early is worth it
We can't stress this enough. If you wait until the last week of November for a Saturday in December, you'll be choosing from whoever's left. Book in the autumn and you get the pick of the roster.
Get an exact price
The quickest way to know for sure is to ask us for a quote. Tell us the date, venue and number of guests and we'll come back with acts who are free and what they'd cost. No obligation.
