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MAGIC, PUNCH & JUDY and BALLOON MODELLING in SUSSEX, SURREY, KENT, LONDON and throughout the south and beyond!
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243 customer reviews
Rob lambert
Magician
Jonathan is an amazing magician and a funny guy. He had all our guests in stitches and the children were amazed by his tricks and his balloon making I thoroughly recommend him.
Rob Lambert
Jonathan is an amazing magician. He had the whole room in laughter and amazement with his magic performance . The children loved him when he made them balloons and told them jokes. I thoroughly recommend this guy. He really is a lovely man and he made my 60th birthday party a night to remember for all my friends and family. 👍🏻 More...
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Camille Chabry
Jonathan is a great entertainer! He adapts the tricks to his audience. The kids had so much fun. I highly recommend him. We've had him the last 2 years!
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Rebecca Forsyth
Thank you to you Jonathan such a great entertainer and natural with children of all ages. Even my friends said how great you were a couple got involved and my nan was loving the show. Thanks so much you were a pleasure to deal with punctual and easy to liaise with! Will spread the word. And hope the stint as Father Christmas goes well! Thanks again Teddy had the best day :) More...
Cami
Jonathan is absolutely wonderful! He has such a great sense of humour, that while doing a kids brithday party, he makes humour also for the parents! The kids had so much fun, we've had him 2 years in a row, he's adapted what he offered for the age of the children, each year! Amazing! More...
Reply from Jonathan Cann - Magician
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure entertaining once again at your child's party. Many thanks!
Neil Graves
Jonathan was brilliant at my daughter’s 5th birthday party. Not only did he step in at the very last minute when we were let down by another supplier the night before he really made the party. All of the children loved him and found him hilarious. The balloon art he made was a particular hit. Would highly recommend. More...
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Lynn McKenna
Adults and children thoroughly enjoyed Jonathan’s show this Saturday at our street party . Jonathan arrived promptly and entertained us for one and a half hours . I would happily recommend him for any party . We will definitely see him again . More...
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Isabelle Berry
Raised his voice at my daughter which left her terrified and sobbing. Lots of 5 star reviews on here but look closely and you’ll see several 1 star reviews from other parents who had experienced similar situations. Under no circumstances is this behaviour acceptable, so please do not reply and try to justify yourself. More...
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Elias’s Dad
Balloon Twisters & Entertainers
Amazing. The children loved Jonathan and I would recommend highly!
MrLaithe
Jonathan was amazing. 15 children aged between 4-6. I didn’t have to worry about a thing as the children were hooked from the moment the party started. Jonathan remembered key details from our initial call and was helpful and suggestive for the best experience for the children. We went for the 2hr package and it was worth every penny. A few parents have asked for his details because he was that good. Even the parents were in hysterics during the magic show. Would recommend highly. Thank you for a making our son’s birthday extra special More...
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Alan Price
It was very easy to work with Jonathan. He was responsive about arrangements before the show. His entertaining magic was really appreciated and enjoyed by all our guests.
Alan Price
Jonathan arrived as arranged and was excellent in keeping our guests entertained with his magic.
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Niki Hurds
Jonathan was absolutely brilliant entertaining 28 children with ease at my daughter's 6th birthday party. From the moment he arrived he engaged with my daughter, showing her magic tricks while he was setting up, and then making each child feel welcome as they arrived. He played games with them for half an hour, which they all loved and then set up for the magic show and Punch and Judy while they ate. He kept the children, ranging in age from 2 to 9 totally enthralled for the whole hour of the magic and Punch and Judy shows - many of their parents have said that their children thought it was the best birthday party they'd ever been to! My daughter has already asked if he can come back for her 7th birthday! Thank you Jonathan for taking the stress out of the party and for entertaining the kids (and adults!) so well. More...
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Mike
Jonathan is a seasoned pro with a clear passion for his work. He did a great job entertaining a bunch of boisterous pre-schoolers for my son's 4th birthday. Highly recommended!
Mike Brewin
Jonathan is a seasoned pro with a clear passion for his work. He did a great job entertaining a bunch of boisterous pre-schoolers for my son's 4th birthday. Highly recommended!
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Emma Wilkin
Johnathan is a real character he was professional and really held the audience with interesting tricks and great audience participation Thank you for making my daughters party memorable
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Kim S
Jonathan Cann is an amazing and passionate magician. He was definitely by far the star of my daughters 11th birthday. Jonathan was amazing at keeping them completely entertained from start to finish. He was fun and full of energy as he performed the wonderful show, which included making different things out of balloons and a range of magic tricks, including some card tricks. He arrived early to setup and was flexible enough to work around my schedule. I would highly recommend Jonathan Cann. More...
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Peter Manville
Jonathan was very professional throughout, attentive & flexible to help with our Childs party. On the day, he arrived early to set-up, managing to entertain a group of 5/6 year olds with a mixture of party games, magic & balloon puppeteering. All round, was very happy with picking Jonathan & would recommend to others. More...
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Peter Manville
Balloon Twisters & Entertainers
Jonathan was very professional throughout, attentive & flexible to help with our Childs party. On the day, he arrived early to set-up, managing to entertain a group of 5/6 year olds with a mixture of party games, magic & balloon puppeteering. All round, was very happy with picking Jonathan & would recommend to others. More...
Reply from Jonathan Cann - Magician
Thank you for your kind words it was a pleasure entertaining the children and adults at your party. Many thanks for booking me.
Maria Organ
Jonathan kept 25 kids under 6 enthralled for two hours. The laughed the whole time and all went home having thoroughly enjoyed the party - fully recommend you book Jonathan if you want a thoroughly entertaining magician
Reply from Jonathan Cann - Magician
Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure entertaining at your child's party.
Lyndsey Witham
Fantastic performance for my sons birthday, both children and adults loved it. Jonathan was so good with getting the children engaged and sitting to watch his show!! Highly recommend
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Lyndsey
We booked Jonathan for our sons 5th birthday and he was fantastic. He engaged with the children, spending time talking to them before his show and worked his magic on getting them sat down for the show! Jonathan amazed his audience and also gave some laughs for the adults too. Highly recommend More...
Reply from Jonathan Cann - Magician
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure entertaining at your child's party. Many thanks.
Billingshurst Parish Council
We booked Jonathan at short notice for a family activity day for the local council as we had been let down by other entertainers, I am very glad we did! Jonathan was brilliant with the children managing to keep them focused and entertained throughout the afternoon, would thoroughly recommend and would definitely book again :) More...
Ludo Forrer
Fantastic Punch & Judy, nicely adapted for modern sensitivity with lessons learned.
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boihaggos1
Incredible experience! Amazing with children and adults! So funny! Mandy Jameson, Lara Lorna, Fay Percival and Susan Higginbotham are the epitome of self entitled parents who I would not want to be anywhere near. Ignore them!
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Nicola
Magician
As always the perfect person for children's parties. I used Jonathan a long time ago, he has not changed he's still just as friendly and funny.
He has the children & adults laughing,getting involved during the show. He was a joy to watch and surprisingly the parents stayed as well. Magicians have a way of bringing everyone together and making it perfect. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and he definitely made a few fans along the way.
So thankyou I look forward to sharing the photos with you.
I highly recommend him for any children's parties, if your unsure how to entertain them, he is worth every penny, just sit back watch and enjoy.
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Nicola Lurring
Amazing as always.He has the ability to bring children and adults together,to enjoy and be involved in his magic. He is a joy to watch, funny and entertaining. Definatly worth having, if you have a party , & your unsure how to entertain the children or adults he is honestly the funniest &kindest magician. Worth every penny and made some fans along the way. More...
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Mary Henocq
Jonathan is always such a fantastic entertainer and we were thrilled that he was able to perform at our 6-year-olds birthday party. Jonathan was fantastic when we had to reschedule and had no grumbles about moving the date due to our son’s illness. The kids at the party absolutely loved his routine and the parents were equally entertained. Don’t hesitate to snap him up for your own family bash! More...
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Mary Henocq
Jonathan is always such a fantastic entertainer and we were thrilled that he was able to perform at our 6-year-old’s birthday party. Jonathan was fantastic when we had to reschedule and had no grumbles about moving the date due to our son’s illness. The kids at the party absolutely loved his routine and the parents were equally entertained. Don’t hesitate to snap him up for your own family bash! More...
Ellis
Event Entertainment
Jonathan performed at my daughter birthday party and it was great and entertaining. Jonathan is punctual,organised and had the children laughing throughout.
Kate
Jonathan was wonderful at my daughter’s 6th birthday party.
He kept the children so well entertained for the entire time and they were mesmerised by his show!
Thank you very much
Timea Varadi
Jonathan came in time for our party this week . He had been made a beautiful atmosphere for the children . They were so busy listening and doing all the activities together. My daughter had so much fun at her birthday party. Thank you Jonathan. More...
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Cassey Gaywood
Jonathan was punctual, professional and was able to adapt to my requests. The kids were captivated by his performance and he threw in some jokes for the adults too. I would definitely recommend him to others. More...
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Bindi Raj
Absolutely loved having Jonathan at our daughters party... he is fantastic! All the kids were engaged he just made us all laugh. .. he is very adapative and accomodating... very kind and really loves what he does... he is fantastic at balloon modelling and throughout the event delivered his 100 percent ..he is the best ever! 10 stars!!! Thank you! More...
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Mandy Jameson
Absolutely disgusting how you treated a young girl who is our family made her cry and also telling my son off who has adhd with his medication running out he was rude to my son, I think you should retire and stay at home best place for you put your slippers on and get with the time never again
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Fay Percival
Performing at a local community centre tonight & would not recommended as a child’s magician. Extremely rude to the audience, had an aggressive tone with small children who was unable to keep quiet & even had one child in complete tears because of hes tone towards her!
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bindi
Brilliant magician balloon modeller and artiste...very engaging and professional and extremely kind and accomodating!
Kelly Murphy
He was very entertaining to the kids and adults. We all enjoyed his performance and entertained us all from start to finish.
Amy Mcleod
Johnathan was incredible, hire him, you wont regret it! ABRACADABRA!!!!
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Lara Lorna
We went to see public performance of Punch and Judy in park today. My son is autistic and has adhd and other additional needs. Over this summer he went to few of the Punch and Judy performances done by different entertainers and absolutely loved it. Jonathan’s rude attitude is very appalling , and I don’t think he should be working with children as they clearly irritate him. Today we came few minutes late and my son missed the part with clown. When Jonathan asked the children if they seen the clown, they all shouted yes. My son truthfully shouted no. Jonathan told him off in front of everyone, made him completely freeze in shock . I had to go and pick up my son physically from the stage and take him away in tears. Well done sir, hope you’re proud of yourself to completely ruin little autistic’s boy day. He won’t stop talking about how bad he felt and never wants to go to see another show again due to fear of something similar happen again. Maybe it’s time to wrap entertaining career and move on to something else! More...
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Agy
Event Entertainment
Fantastic show during my daughter's birthday party. I would highly recommend Jonathan - thank you.
Agy
Jonathan attended my daughter's birthday party. He was fantastic, everyone loved him, my daughter's friends had a fabulous time. Thank you
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Helen Kowalkowski
We held my little ones 3rd birthday at the weekend and booked Punch & Judy with Jonathan for the last 30mins of the party. After spending 1½hrs bouncing around on the bouncy castle this was the best decision we made. Jonathan was great with all the little ones who ranged from 1yr olds to 6 yr olds. He instantly got them engaged and they listened to his every word. He even had the magic touch (no pun intended) just getting them to sit down and not wander around - all the parents wanted to know what his trick was haha! Not only did he entertain the kids, all the parents loved it and were getting involved too. Thank-you Jonathan for making my little ones 3rd birthday one to remember forever More...
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Helen Kowalkowski
We held my little ones 3rd birthday at the weekend and booked Punch & Judy with Jonathan for the last 30mins of the party.
After spending 1½hrs bouncing around on the bouncy castle this was the best decision we made. Jonathan was great with all the little ones who ranged from 1yr olds to 6 yr olds. He instantly got them engaged and they listened to his every word. He even had the magic touch (no pun intended) just getting them to sit down and not wander around - all the parents wanted to know what his trick was haha!
Not only did he entertain the kids, all the parents loved it and were getting involved too.
Thank-you Jonathan for making my little ones 3rd birthday one to remember forever.
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Reply from Jonathan Cann - Magician
Thank you, it was a pleasure entertaining at your child's party. Lovely to hear the children's laughter!
Nivia Lopes
Jonathan was a hit at my daughter's 7th birthday party! He was engaging, funny and very entertaining! The children loved his show! He arrived with plenty of time to set up and was ready to party when the children arrived. I can highly recommend his services, he's amazing! More...
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Nivia
Magician
Jonathan was a hit at my daughter's 7th birthday party! He was engaging, funny and very entertaining! The children loved his show! He arrived with plenty of time to set up and was ready to party when the children arrived. I can highly recommend his services, he's amazing! More...
Reply from Jonathan Cann - Magician
Hello Nivia! Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. The children were no problem and I have never see so many Harry Potter bits and pieces at a party!!!! I hope Elena is practicing the magic routines. I look forward to entertaining you once again later this year!
Fiona Vanstone
Jonathan has been our entertainer at our Village fete for a number of years. He is reliable, a great entertainer and the children love him. His communication before the event is excellent. Absolutely no hesitation recommending Jonathan. More...
Lisa Putland
This was the 2nd time we have had Jonathon for our Daughters birthday party and what fun all the children had! Thank you Jonathon for another great birthday party full of magic, balloon making , punch and judy and giggles!
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Rebecca Rivers-Moore
Jonathan was a marvel, he kept nearly 30 4/5 year olds totally focused on his show for the best part of an hour. The birthday girl had a great time and really enjoyed taking part in some of the tricks. It calmed things down and meant we could focus on food etc. Brilliant! More...
Elisabeth Ray
Jonathan was so wonderful with my little girl and all her friends at her birthday party. She has autism and adhd and is tough to keep engaged but he did so kindly and had them all giggling for the whole event. All communication was clear and timing was spot on. All the parents commented on how nostalgic it was and that the children had had a great time. Thank you. More...
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How long have you been interested in magic?
Since the age of seven when I received my first magic kit.
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
Oooooh -so many shows to choose from!
All shows include age appropriate routines whether for three year olds or the other end of the spectrum.
I recently performed Punch & Judy at a ninety year old party. That's what they wanted!
Magic Shows - Family magic with lots of participation, fun and laughter.
Punch & Judy Show - This is the traditional story with up to ten characters plus sausages!!! I visit schools with my show and at the end there is a strong anti-bullying message. I am re-booked by schools each year.
Balloon Modelling - Turning long balloons into dogs, hats, swords etc... Super fast - a dog in six seconds! This can be static or walkabout. Mini-workshops where children learn to make their own balloon can also be included.
Close-up magic - In a walkabout situation this can be performed for adults and also children.
At all times the emphasis is on fun!
In everything I do, laughter guaranteed!
What do you love most about your job?
The reaction of wonder whether from a young child or an older adult. I am addicted to the sound of laughter. The more I hear, the more I have to receive!!
What inspired you to start your own business?
I was self employed as an actor for many years and the magic just took over my life.
As I have appeared in professional pantomime I found adding Punch & Judy relatively easy as I look on it as Summer panto, although I do perform the show at all sorts of Birthdays, School Events, Anniversaies and Weddings throughout the year.
Why should our clients choose you?
I will communicate with you easily and accurately from the moment of your enquiry right up to the end of your event. My performance will be age appropriate with fun and laughter guaranteed in order to create a lasting happy memory for you and your guests. From year to year I perform at many repeat bookings and also receive bookings from the best recommendation - word of mouth!
Children's Entertainer, Magician, Punch & Judy
For over twenty years I have worked as a children's entertainer performing Magic, Punch & Judy and Balloon Modelling at Birthday parties, Christenings, Weddings and all sorts of family events. I return time and again to schools and village fairs performing my shows throughout the south-east of England and beyond.
Punch & Judy
This is the traditional puppet show which has been in England for over three hundred and fifty years.
Contains lots of audience participation, a strong anti-bullying message and laughs by the dozen!
Each performance of Punch & Judy lasts around twenty to twenty-five minutes and contains up to eleven characters plus sausages!
Children's Party Entertainer
I have been a professional entertainer for over twenty years presenting magic shows, Punch & Judy and Balloon Modelling at private parties, school fairs, village fetes, weddings, Christenings.... ...anywhere entertainment is required. Fun & laughter guaranteed.
Balloon Entertainer
Superfast balloons for children's parties, fetes, fairs, weddings etc..
Can also be done in corporate colours if required.
Magician
Two areas - Children's Magic and close-up magic.
Children's Magic Show targeted at the age of the audience with lots of interaction, comedy but most importantly fun and laughter.
Close-up Magic is performed to small groups at dinners, weddings, christenings etc..
It truly is magic right in front of your eyes. Can also be given a corporate slant if required.
Close-Up Magic
I perform close-up magic right in front of your eyes - so different to watching it on television. Using cards, ropes and coins my aim is to mystify you but above all make it an entertaining experience.
I perform at dinners, functions, family events and corporate days.