Office Christmas party magician

We book magicians for work Christmas parties all over the UK, from a team of twelve in a pub function room to a few hundred people in a hotel ballroom. If you're hunting for office Christmas party ideas that don't involve forced fun, start here.

Why magic works at a work do

Magic gives people something to talk about that isn't work. A magician walks up to a group, borrows a ring or a phone, and does something nobody can explain. Within a couple of minutes people from different teams are arguing about how it was done. That's your icebreaker sorted, and nobody had to wear a name badge.

It also suits all sorts of personalities. The loud ones love being picked as volunteers. The quieter ones can watch from the edge and still feel part of it. No one is made to dance, sing or stand up in front of the whole office.

And it doesn't eat into the budget for the rest of the night. You still have your venue, food and DJ. The magician just makes the first couple of hours feel like a party rather than a slightly awkward networking event.

How it usually runs on the night

The most popular setup is simple. The magician arrives as guests do, mingles through the drinks, then moves between tables once food is served. Two to three hours covers most office parties nicely.

If there's a speech or awards, tell us when. A good performer will step back for the important bits and pick up again afterwards. Some acts can also do a short cabaret spot to the whole room, which works well just before the disco starts. Have a look at all our magicians to see who does what.

Picking the right act for your office

Think about your crowd. A creative agency might love the mind reading of Francis the Magician, with his classy hypnosis on the side. A big firm with a mixed audience might suit Close-Up Magician Tom, who adapts his act for anything up to a thousand guests. For a team that likes a laugh, Jamie Docherty is very funny.

Got remote workers? Ricky the Magician does virtual shows too, so people at home aren't left out of the Christmas social.

Book early, especially for Fridays

Here's the honest bit. Fridays and Saturdays in December book up first, every year, and the best magicians go early. If your party's on a Thursday or in the first week of December you'll have more choice. Same goes for a Christmas lunch rather than an evening do.

If you're still deciding on a date, tell us. We can let you know who's free on which nights before you lock in the venue.

What it costs

As a rough guide, a close-up magician for a Christmas party typically costs £350 to £700 for two to three hours. It depends on the act, the date and how far they're travelling. Our price guide explains more, or just ask for a quote and we'll come back with real availability and prices.