A sought-after magician and mind reader, trusted to create unforgettable experiences nationwide.
Darren Brand – Close-Up Magician | Mind Reader | Mentalist
Darren Brand is a full-time professional magician, mind reader and mentalist, regularly booked to deliver highly interactive entertainment at weddings, corporate events, private parties, pub nights, holiday parks, in your home and VIP gatherings all across the UK however don’t worry Darren will come and enter entertain less than a handful of people up to the thousands.
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289 customer reviews
Liam Bollesty
We had Darren for our entertainment for our wedding and the guests absolutely loved him! Amazed everyone with his fun magic 🪄 If you love magic he is your man!
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Liam Bollesty
We had Darren for our entertainment for our wedding and the guests absolutely loved him! Amazed everyone with his fun magic 🪄If you love magic he is your man!
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Simon Riley
Brilliant night! All magic up close and personal so everyone got a chance to see! Even gave us a souvenir playing card for our wedding! Would highly recommend Darren
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Chloe Lund
Darren stepped in at the last minute when our original magician cancelled and we couldn’t be more grateful. He was fantastic, all the guests commented on how good he was. He was a great addition to our wedding. Would recommend to everyone! More...
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Simon Riley
Booked him for our wedding, all magic was really good, mingled with everyone so they all got chance to see it up close and personal! Would highly recommend Darren
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Chloe Elizabeth
Darren stepped in at the last minute for our wedding and he was a fantastic addition. Everyone commented on how good he was and we thoroughly enjoyed his tricks. Darren is a great, welcoming magician and involved everyone in his work. Would definitely recommend. More...
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Debra Bulmer
We booked Darren Brand for my 60th Birthday party. We didn’t know what to expect as we had never met him. We read his reviews and to be honest he was very friendly and an amazing magician. I have no idea how he did the trick he did with me. All my guests loved the magician for something different. Darren amazed everyone and they all sung his praises. Well worth booking. He even did a special trick for me and left me with a souvenir card with my name on. Fully recommend booking. He arrived on time, payment was easy, he was friendly and approachable. Thank you. 🙏 More...
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Tom Potter
We had seen Darren at previous event and he was really good We had a garden party for my mums 60th and booked Darren , he was brilliant with his show and mingling with everyone 👍 Definitely recommend Darren Thank you
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Heidi Evans
AMAZING, nothing more,nothing less, we had Darren for our wedding,brilliant magician from start to finish.If you want to be blown away,and see real illusion go with Darren!
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Suranne Evans
Darren was booked to entertain at my sisters wedding, and he was absolutely amazing. He had us captivated from start to finish! The children and the adults all throughly enjoyed it, i would highly recommend him for any kind of occasion 😄 More...
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Macey Evans
One of the best magicians I’ve ever seen in totally shocked by the magic I would totally recommend to anyone looking for a magical experience ✨
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natalie bowen
Thanks for making my mums 70th special! Top night
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Theresa Grafton
Attended a birthday party at our venue last night as a friend to host.He was great highly recommend to book him for any event xx
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Theresa Grafton
Attended a birthday party at our venue last night as a friend to host.He was great highly recommend to book him for any event xx
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Peter Staniforth
Can't recommend Darren highly enough.Very professional from initial enquiry through to his fantastic entertainment on the evening of my partners 60th Birthday bash. Everyone who attended commented on how great the Magician was ! Thanks again Darren, i will definitely be passing on your details to family and friends. More...
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Peter Staniforth
Can't recommend Darren highly enough.Very professional from initial enquiry through to his fantastic entertainment on the evening of my partners 60th Birthday bash. Everyone who attended commented on how great the Magician was ! Thanks again Darren, i will definitely be passing on your details to family and friends. More...
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Liz Knopf
Darren was amazing. Wowed everyone at our Golden Wedding Anniversary do with his slick tricks. Would highly recommend ! So obliging too! Thanks Darren
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Tracie Stewart-Smith
We had a fantastic night at our Anniversary party with Darren! My niece’s face was hilarious watching him do the magic tricks. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed Darren magic and they have been talking about it all day ☺️ Thank you for making our night special x More...
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Tracie Stewart-Smith
We had a fantastic night at our Anniversary party with Darren! My niece’s face was hilarious watching him do the magic tricks. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed Darren magic and they have been talking about it all day ☺️ Thank you for making our night special x More...
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Jeanette Riley
This man was fantastic, can't wait for our local landlord book him again, it he got everyone involved in the tricks on our table and spent more time than he should have until he had seen everyone what a lovely man, obviously committed to making everyone happy 😊
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Jeanette Riley
This man was fantastic, can't wait for our local landlord book him again, it he got everyone involved in the tricks on our table and spent more time than he should have until he had seen everyone what a lovely man, obviously committed to making everyone happy 😊
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Joni Avery
After an evening of pool, Darren showed a group of us, his unbelievable magic. Very entertaining, mind blowing and still got a bent 50p, class 👍
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Joni Avery
After an evening of pool, Darren showed a group of us, his unbelievable magic. Very entertaining, mind blowing and still got a bent 50p, class 👍
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Pete Stirrup
Wow, We had Darren visit our Cub Scout pack for 90 minutes and he showed us what can be done or as the case with Darren what shouldn’t be able to be done. He is truly a professional in his field. All the Cubs and Leaders were amazed that such a talent was local and reasonable in price. Well worth hiring for any event. Thank you Darren. More...
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Pete Stirrup
Wow, We had Darren visit our Cub Scout pack for 90 minutes and he showed us what can be done or as the case with Darren what shouldn’t be able to be done. He is truly a professional in his field. All the Cubs and Leaders were amazed that such a talent was local and reasonable in price. Well worth hiring for any event. Thank you Darren. More...
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Brett Carter
We had Darren for my wife’s 50th party at our home. Absolute phenomenal show, this guys magic is on another level. Thanks again Darren.
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Brett Carter
We had Darren for my wife’s 50th party at our home. Absolute phenomenal show, this guys magic is on another level. Thanks again Darren.
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Simon Ratcliffe
Booked Darren's Premium Package for my 50th Do, Guest's were well impressed and so was I ! He was a great additional to the night would certainly recommend, brilliant entertainment for any event ! Thanks Darren 👌🏼😎
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Simon Ratcliffe
Booked Darren's Premium Package for my 50th Do, Guest's were well impressed and so was I ! He was a great additional to the night would certainly recommend, brilliant entertainment for any event !
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Simon Ratcliffe
Booked Darren's Premium Package for my 50th Do, Guest's were well impressed and so was I ! He was a great additional to the night would certainly recommend, brilliant entertainment for any event ! Thanks Darren 👌🏼😎
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Adam Haslam
Darren was absolutely amazing and a world class magician blowing the mind of not just me and my wife larissa but all guests and did superb job entertaining children would 100 percent recommend to anyone getting married or at any corporate events, to top it all of Darren did around an hours extra entertainment free of charge, a wonderful magician who loves what he does and that’s blowing minds of everyone
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Adam Haslam
Darren was absolutely amazing and a world class magician blowing the mind of not just me and my wife larissa but all guests and did superb job entertaining children would 100 percent recommend to anyone getting married or at any corporate events, to top it all of Darren did around an hours extra entertainment free of charge, a wonderful magician who loves what he does and that’s blowing minds of everyone
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Kellie Hatch
amazing magician hope to see you again soon!
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Harriet Parker
Darren was absolutely amazing, left everybody lost for words.. we had him join us for a fundraiser in loving memory of a special somebody. . he even incorporated him into his magic which was a beautiful touch! we cannot wait to see you again! Five stars plus! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 More...
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Regan Cox
We were incredibly fortunate to have Darren at our recent fundraiser held in memory of someone very special to us. From start to finish, the magic was amazing he’s definitely worth the money🪄
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Luke Jolley
Fantastic magician and all round great guy, will be sure to use him again for future events!
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Kerry Smith
We booked Darren for our wedding he was brilliant and our guests loved him highly recommended for anyone who is undecided
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Kellie Hatch
amazing magician hope to see you again soon!
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Harriet Parker
Darren was absolutely amazing, left everybody lost for words.. we had him join us for a fundraiser in loving memory of a special somebody. . he even incorporated him into his magic which was a beautiful touch! we cannot wait to see you again! Five stars plus! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 More...
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Regan Cox
We were incredibly fortunate to have Darren at our recent fundraiser held in memory of someone very special to us. From start to finish, the magic was amazing he’s definitely worth the money🪄
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Luke Jolley
Fantastic magician and all round great guy, will be sure to use him again for future events!
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Liam Dean
Darren did a charity fundraiser for me free of charge not many people do that and wow he is one of the best magicians iv ever seen. . I think my words was wow your not normal you 😂😂😂😂😂😂 More...
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Rhiannon Marie Walker
Amazing!! Never seen a magician like it👏🏼
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Liam Dean
Darren did a charity fundraiser for me free of charge not many people do that and wow he is one of the best magicians iv ever seen. . I think my words was wow your not normal you 😂😂😂😂😂😂 More...
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Rhiannon Marie Walker
Amazing!! Never seen a magician like it👏🏼
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Neel Patel
Sat in a pub for a drink and all of a sudden there’s magic happening next to me. Everyone was engaged and absolutely amazed!
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Neel Patel
Sat in a pub for a drink and all of a sudden there’s magic happening next to me. Everyone was engaged and absolutely amazed!
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Andy Steele
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Laura Revill-Collins
Absolutely outstanding. Blew me away with a turn up to table performance. 100% recommend. What a great act and a great person to perform in a fun and professional way! Please think of this act for your next event. More...
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Oli Bean
Genuinely didn't know what to expect but it was insane he was so impressive!
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How long have you been interested in magic?
Since I was around 7 years old I have enjoyed magic.
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
I will entertain you and your guests right under your noses within touching distance. My illusions are not just limited to card tricks as I use a whole range of props and items to leave all present flabbergasted and speechless.
What do you love most about your job?
Seeing the delight of disbelief in guests faces whilst watching me entertain. I also love meeting new people (public and celebrities) and visiting lots of different venues and cities.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have always loved magic and I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to bring the pleasure you experience you get with Magic to others.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have watched other performers of magic (Magicians) and realised how advanced I was and was encouraged to take the leap as my sleight of hand and creating magic and illusions without the use of over rated and over priced gadgets, gizmos and purchased tricks left a far better lasting impression even when I only did it for fun and my own enjoyment. So it is me creating the magic for you rather than an engineered truck other magicians buy.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I offer a zoom call which is around 50 minutes to an hour. This is highly interactive, great fun and will give you a wonderful experience in the world magic.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I have realigned my full routines so that they are following current guidelines and removing the need for any personal physical contact.
Interactive magic.
My Magic entertainment experience is probably the most interactive Magic in the UK. I have fooled over 70 celebrities, have 250 videos on YouTube and over 375 star reviews on Facebook with over 20 years experience. I guarantee I will leave your guests amazed, be amused, feeling like a child again and will show them the most unreal experience making the impossible possible. I offer MAGIC, mind reading, mentalism and also a little bit of time travel. I promise you will be over the moon with me.
