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Slightly Unusual Ltd

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Slightly Unusual are among the top magicians in the UK. Specialising in the Corporate and Wedding Industry they provide award winning close up magic, cabaret shows and large scale grand illusion shows. They have appeared numerous times on TV and in 2015 The Stage Newspaper described their act as "The Speciality Act of the Decade"

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11 January 2022

Awesome - this is the 2nd time we have used Craig and his team. They were excellent once again and kept our guests well entertained. You cannot believe what you are seeing and hard as a try I cant figure out how they do the tricks. More...

28 November 2019

They sent lots of email running up to my event which was really reassuring. Alex the magician arrived on time. I had good feedback from my guests about how fun and mind boggling the magic was! I would recommend slightly unusual. More...

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25 November 2019

We booked Slightly Unusual for a corporate launch party. I highly recommend them; they were fantastic to deal with and nothing was too much trouble! Thank you for making our evening so entertaining, we are all still in awe of those illusions! More...

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7 October 2019

Craig at Slightly Unusual was absolutely amazing, really brought everyone together and really made our company's 50 Year's event so special! Everyone is still buzzing from the amazing magic and stunning show he performed. We will definitely be using Slightly Unusual again, he really went the extra mile to make our evening special. Thank you! More...

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29 September 2019

Nemed from Slightly Unusual was absolutely amazing. We booked a magician through SU for our Civil Ceremony and we certainly were not disappointed. ... All our guests were amazed at how good Nemed was... so I would without doubt recommend them. More...

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1 September 2019

Wow! Absolutely amazing, booked for my dad’s 70th. He absolutely LOVED it and all of our guests enjoyed it too. Don’t hesitate to book.

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20 August 2019

We had Slightly Unusual for my Birthday party. Craig was brilliant. All the guests were amazed by the magic. He was very professional and worked throughout the evening. I would recommend them if you want your event to have a bigger impact . More...

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25 July 2019

Craig performed at our wedding and was brilliant! Loads of our guests were talking about the tricks they'd seen for a good few days afterwards.

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25 July 2019

Craig performed at our wedding on Saturday at Harlaxton Manor. He was fabulous, easy going and was one of the highlights our guests talked about the day after! would definitely recommend Craig for any gathering, particularly weddings. thanks so much Craig for bringing magic to our fairytale. Emma and Shaun xx More...

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27 May 2019

I can absolutely recommend Craig, he was fantastic at our wedding entertaining our guests! The perfect mix of professionalism and comedy rolled into one. We will most certainly be booking again! More...

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15 May 2019

Absolutely stunning. Highly recommended

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19 April 2019

Thank you for an amazing wedding entertainment yesterday at delbury hall, our guests were raving about how fun the magic was - although some were freaked out at how good it was you are both very talented and we feel blessed and so chuffed we booked this for our special day! Going round hearing your family and friends laughing was brilliant! We highly recommend slightly unusual as company to work with - simply brilliant, love Claire and Chris More...

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5 April 2019

Fantastic entertainment, I booked them for a client Christmas party and they completely wowed! Would 100% recommend for any event!

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28 February 2019

Slightly Unusual provided magical entertainment for my 50th Birthday.Craig was wonderful to deal with throughout the planning stages. On the day of the party they arrived early to set up and were extremely pleasant and organised.My guests ranged in age from 9 to 96 years. The humour that accompanied the magic was absolutely 'spot on' for all my guests.They mingled with my guests as they arrived delighting them with magic. Once we were sat down for dinner they circulated to every table baffling us with wonderful illusions. After dinner they finished the evening with a grand magical cabaret.Since the party I have had messages and calls complimenting Slightly Unusual for the wonderful entertainment.I would not hesitate to recommend them for a party, wedding or function in the future.Good Luck 'Slightly Unusual' you deserve to do very well. More...

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29 January 2019

Slightly Unusual were awesome. They were definitely the right choice of entertainers for our event. The balance of close up magic and the illusion show was perfect. We are so pleased we booked the full package. Craig and Si were friendly, professional, entertaining, amusing and pulled off some amazing tricks. They are more expensive than other companies I looked at before booking but they were well worth it. We can't recommend them highly enough. More...

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30 November 2018

We booked Slightly Unusual for our wedding after reading all the great reviews and watching past performances online, from day one to the day of our wedding they kept in touch with us and we found that very reassuring, on the day itself they were superb entertaining the guests after the ceremony and during wedding breakfast, the illusionist show they put on was fantastic, we loved the way they interacted with the audience combining humour with amazing feats of magic, everyone I spoke to said they were amazing, we wanted to give our guests something to remember the day and they certainly delivered!

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31 October 2018

Thanks to Craig for performing magic at my daughter's wedding. He was awesome and the guests had something to talk about for days afterwards. He wandered amongst the guests as they drank champagne and enjoyed canapes and did table top magic during the wedding breakfast, gifting the happy couple with the result of a magic trick performed especially for them. Highly recommend. More...

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1 October 2018

Simply amazing. ..
Professional, friendly and 5 stars for entertainment

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1 October 2018

We hired Craig for a 60th Birthday Party. He was fantastic. I'd seen Craig at a previous event, and I was amazed then. However, he thoroughly surpassed expectations. The adults were amazed at the tricks and the kids just followed him round trying to copy. I've already recommended him to many others. More...

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1 September 2018

We had Slightly Unusual at our wedding on 28th July 2018 and they were just amazing!! So good. All of our guests were so impressed and said how good they were. If you are getting married or having an even definately spend the money on these guys worth every penny! Thankyou More...

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21 August 2018

awesome really made our eve

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29 May 2018

Craig entertained our wedding guest he was absolutely fantastic even people that said they didn’t like magic were amazed. I can’t recommend him enough will definitely book him again just need an excuse for a good party thank you Craig love mr and mrs Berks

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29 May 2018

Slightly unusual made our wedding perfect. All guests adults and children loved the entertainment. We had nobody complain. They were polite to our guests and made there minds blow. Thank you so much. We recommend if you want a special occasion to be a night to remember we recommend slightly unusual More...

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12 March 2018

We had Slightly Unusual (Craig) do upclose magic and a show at our daughters wedding..... he had our guests absolutely gasping wondering just how he did what he did. ..... He was just icing on the cake to a wonderful day..... Will definitely be recommending him to familty and friends...... More...

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18 October 2017

I booked Slightly Unusual to perform close up magic at my husbands 60th birthday dinner. We had hired a house on the Yorkshire coast and had taken 20 friends there to party. We decided we would need an entertainer for the main event.

I had shopped around and got an idea of the cost but once I contacted SU I quickly liked the way they responded, I got a personal call from Craig after emailing questions to him. I had to pay a deposit up front via their website and the remainder 14 days before the event.

Simon was the magician asked to perform at our event and he arrived early so he had chance to check the venue out etc. Once introduced to our friends he did some amazing close up magic to small groups of us whilst we had a pre dinner drinks session. Our friends were both delighted and amazed. Once we sat down he left us to have dinner and once finished he did some audience participation tricks which were really fun. He is very amusing, friendly and professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending him or others working under the "Slightly Unusual" banner.

Thanks to Simon for a thoroughly entertaining evening and Craig for all his input in the planning stages.

Debbie Wilson
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3 September 2017

Great magician. Our friend and family loved every minute. Cheers Craig. Looking forward to our next party so we can book again! Definatley recommend

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21 August 2017

Absolutely incredible - close up magic at its most magical! Thank you!

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21 August 2017

Craig and Russ came to entertain our wedding guests and I have to say that these guys were absolutely outstanding! Their manipulation of cards, coins and rope is jaw dropping and they deliver every routine with 100% energy and commitment! It was so satisfying to hear gasps, laughter and applause from our wedding guests throughout their time with us. Slightly Unusual have rekindled the love of magic so many of our friends and they, along with ourselves think that Craig and Russ gave our special day even more wow! Thank you so much guys! Would love to see you both again! Highly highly recommend! You won't regret this! More...

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26 July 2017

They went down a treat at my garden party. I highly recommend! Very versatile and catered for all ages. Great feedback from my guests.

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3 July 2017

Steve's versatility to cater to exactly what was right for our party and guests was fantastic. He entertained the kids and adults in equal measure & genuinely helped make the day a great success. Thank you Steve!

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23 May 2017

Alex is an excellent magician and comedian and the help your organisation gave with the details and frequent communications ensured that everybody had a great evening. We have no hesitation in using, or recommending, Slightly Unusual again. More...

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27 April 2017

Slightly Unusual are quite literally.... magic! Craig performed at our wedding and truly made the day even more memorable for everyone. Our guests are still talking about it! Fantastic performance, astounding trickery, and utmost professionalism throughout! We cannot thank you enough! Can't wait for another excuse to book them again! Cheers! More...

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26 April 2017

The slightly unusual team made our day so memorable. I was apprehensive at first thinking this is something “unusual” (mind the pun) and never seen this before at an Asian wedding. Craig’s own words were “this show will have the wow factor”…and you know... what it did! Loved every moment of it from start to finish and catered for all audiences from the little ones right to the elders. Many of my friends came to me after the event asking for their contact details and tbh a part of me was going to say this was there last act and they will be moving abroad but out of good spirit I did. Thank you for making our day special…how can I sum it up…it was like having a relationship with having many joyous moments and then heartbreak at the end when you have to say good bye to the team and not see them again…but then the memories will last forever..x More...

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8 March 2017

We cannot thank Craig enough for the brilliant entertainment he gave at our wedding reception.  I must say that guests were mesmerised by the magic tricks you preformed and the bride & Groom, Abby & Scott, loved their surprise.    Craig arrived early to our event, ready to receive our guests and worked continually for 3 hours.
I would certainly recommend Slightly Unusual to friends and family who are looking for that wow factor. Thank you Craig for your professionalism and regular contact leading up to our booking.
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18 February 2017

These guys are absolutley superb!!! True proffesionalism from the initial contact to the event itself. I booked them for my daughters 18th Birthday party as I really wanted something special & different & I certainly wasn't disappointed. They certainly delivered the WOW factor & gave all our guests & especially my daughter some amazing memories. If you want a special event turned into a great event then book these guys, I can guarantee you wont be disappointed. I wouldn't hesitate to book them again or recommend them. Thanks guys x More...

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27 October 2016

Really good comments from all our wedding guests. Still trying to work out where the bowling ball came from !

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9 October 2016

I can't recommend Slightly Unusual highly enough. We had Russell as our magician at our wedding, fantastic act!!! He had us and all our guests amazed all night long. So good was he, that our guests didn't notice that music I had spent days loading onto an mp3 player, couldn't be heard because of a malfunctioning amplifier.

Russ was a very warm, friendly person who went to great lengths to include everybody in his magic, especially the young kids.

I will be booking Slightly Unusual again when I need to supply entertainment for an event. Who wants a disco!!!

Thanks a lot Russ and all at S U

Steve and Wendy
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10 September 2016

He kept my guests entertained perfectly well! Everyone was amazed by the magic, so pleased we booked him.

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21 August 2016

Amazing close up magic from Craig today.

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16 May 2016

We have just used slightly unusual for an 18th birthday in a back garden and i do have to say that it was the best thing to do by a mile, i felt like i didnt need to entertain our guests as such and it meant that i could enjoy our sons birthday with him instead of running around like a headless chicken looking after guests!
From the moment Craig Russ and Kat arrived my stress levels returned to normal and our guests were thoroughly entertained. I have already handed Slightly Unusual's contact number out to 15 of our guests. Everyone enjoyed themselves and Roberts 18th birthday party will be a talking point for a very long time to come.
From their close up magic to the illusion show, everything was magical in every way possible.
Take my advice - hire these guys for your event :-)
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25 April 2016

Excellent evening of fun and laughter with a table magician. The talking point of the evening.

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3 November 2015

Real magic (it does exist!) delivered in a funny and enjoyable way!

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29 October 2015

An amazing company, I have used Slightly Unusual for works events, recommended them to restaurants and hotels, and always had the most amazing feedback.
Slightly Unusual are amazing

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29 October 2015

We can't get enough of their magic skills, we have now booked them for a charity event in November and highly recommend them. Communication and personality put them shoulders above everyone else More...

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21 August 2015

It was brilliant close up magic all customers loved it Craig also entertained the staff in the kitchen it was a great night can't wait to have another magic night at spice lounge Willenhall

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21 August 2015

I have seen Craig perform on a number of occasions and I have always been impressed with his ability to make the unexpected happen when you least expect it. Slightly Unusual would be a great bonus to any event, wedding, party or whatever you have in mind. More...

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21 August 2015

Fantastic: 5 stars! Great entertainer, will definitely use them again!Many thanksCraig

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24 June 2015

I have seen Craig from Slightly Unusual perform several times and I would recommend that if you get the opportunity to see him don't miss it. He is an awesome magician and entertainer, his close up routine is nothing short of "magic". The fork bending routine blew me away.. If you have a corporate event, exhibition or a family party contact Craig at Slightly Unusual and be assured you will not be disappointed.
CRAIG YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!
Duncan
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24 June 2015

Usually with magic you can work out how it's done and so some of that excited, childlike feeling is lost...not with Slightly Unusual! They are unlike anything I have seen before and nothing matches up to them! They are incredible at what they do and their magic is astounding. I cannot recommend them highly enough for any event or function. Their charm and wit whilst doing the magic is an excellent touch and I would see them again and again! Fantastic!! More...

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17 June 2015

I have seen Slightly Unusual a number of times now and love what these guys do, if you don't believe in magic then they will rock your world! after seeing what they can do you will believe!!
I can not recommend them highly enough they are a must see
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Close Up Magic is magic that is performed close up right in front of of your eyes in the hands of the spectators. It is very interactive and very entertaining. We are the current British Magical Society Close Up Magicians of the Year and have performed close up magic on TV over 30 times.

Close Up Magic works really well during the arrival of guests to a function, wedding or event. You can also book table magic where a magician will go from table to table perform magic close up to each table. This is a great way to bring the atmosphere in the room up as well as providing a conversation or ice breaker to each individual table.

Slightly Unusual’s MEGA SHOW will guarantee that guests will come up to you and congratulate you on a great event - even if you don’t want them to!

The show features non stop epic grand illusions. Watch as a girl is flattened like a pancake in front of your very eyes, marvel as two people change places in less than a second.

Slightly Unusual's Mega Show features unique presentations that are bizarre, strange, hilarious and unlike anything you have seen before. We can even open the show by making a VIP or guest of honour appear on stage!

If you are wanting to add the WOW factor to an event booking an Illusion Show is the perfect option.

Ever watched an ILLUSIONIST and wondered how is that done?! Now it is your chance to learn how…

We have developed a number of team building exercises based around illusions and performing the art of magic. Imagine having all your staff working together to learn a series of illusions and then performing them in front of everybody in a ‘magic-off'!

We start the session with a performance from an award winning illusion show which Stage Magazine described as “The Variety/Speciality find of the decade”. Your team will witness Las Vegas style illusions mixed with laugh out loud comedy – a great way to start your team building event.

After the show the real fun begins as your team have the opportunity to learn the magic and illusions. At the end of the session they will show off their new found skills in front of their colleagues, but who will have the magic touch…

We offer a session of team building activities that will get your team working together in a fun and ‘magical’ environment. We can also customise the team building exercises to suit your objectives and incorporate any specific messages.

With over 20 years combined experience in the sales industry and a further 20 years combined performing experience, Slightly Unusual are the perfect choice for any trade show, no matter how large or small.

Were you disappointed with the level of interest shown at your last exhibition?

Did you spend lots of money for little return?

Do you struggle to attract large crowds to your stand?

It's a common problem, but next time it will be different! How?

Book Slightly Unusual for your exhibition and your company will literally be the talk of the town. Slightly Unusual’s unique and magical approach ensures that your stand or booth will attract visitors like bees around a honey pot.​

Unlike a lot of Corporate Magicians, Slightly Unusual are Award Winning Illusionists. This means that the team will use Las Vegas style Grand Illusions to entertain the crowd. This will typically attract even more visitors as your customers will be seeing things that they have NEVER seen before. Your bosses won't be able to thank you enough for attracting so many buyers.

They will liaise with your company before the show so that we can develop a working knowledge of the products and services you are offering. They can then develop custom made magical presentations that incorporate your company message. Imagine having the magician borrow a £5 note from a potential customer and turning it into a £50 note while talking about how your company can help increase profits. Imagine. Imagine having all your industries buzz words built into a magical presentation, which not only amazes your customers but informs them as well.

At the end of their performances they can then hand them over to your team, who can then capture their data. Many previous clients have said that they have seen their leads double or even triple.

Slightly Unusual’s availability is dictated by their touring schedule. For a no-obligation consultation and to check availability contact them today.

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