I make your event FUN & AMAZING for all the right reasons with my unique performance of comedy magic. "It's a Roller-coaster ride of Comedy, FUN & Magic!"
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70 customer reviews
Naomi Armitage
I booked Philip for my 40th birthday party as surprise entertainment and he was brilliant! Communicated so well before and on the day. He was really friendly, and he listened so well in our pre-event call because he remembered details about me and my significant others. He was so funny and spent plenty of time at each table doing his close up magic which did cause some suitable head scratching of those trying to figure out how he did it! It's no wonder he is highly recommended and I would use him again for dinner parties, kids parties, or milestone birthdays like mine. Thanks again for all you did, Philip. You are truly one of a kind! More...
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Sean F
Magic Philip performed his ‘mix and mingle’ magic at my wife’s 50th party at a function room in South Manchester. 100 guests, including adults and children, were all greatly entertained by Philip who was fun and charismatic, something a bit unusual for everyone to enjoy as part of the party as he moved around the tables for 2 hours. Thanks Philip!
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Michelle Weddell
We had an amazing party for my mothers 80th birthday and Magic Philip again provided fabulous magical entertainment that we all thoroughly enjoyed- thank you
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Andreas Schulze Bäing
Amazing show and helpful with party organisation We booked Magic Phillip for the 5th birthday party of our son. Philip arrived well in advance and helped arranging the room, very helpful. The children and the adults loved the show, and Philip was amazing at getting all the children involved. We were impressed that Philip memorised the names of all children and managed to address them by name even the ones who arrived late. In addition to the show itself, we have been so impressed that Philip sorted the party bags, announced the end of the party and arrived early and stayed late. So many things were done by Philip for us beyond the show, that was wonderful, unexpected, helpful and is very appreciated. More...
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Phil Whittaker
Hi..we booked Philip for our 50th wedding anniversary celebration yesterday at Aura Bar in Glossop. He was brilliant and so entertaining for our guests and family. His close up magic is really , really good and his humorous personality is infectious. All the children and adults loved him. I would definitely book him again without any hesitation. Thanks Philip More...
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Lauren Rodgers
Magic Philip was a big hit at our little girls 6th birthday celebrations! He had the kids full attention for an hour & the adults in stitches too. Communication was excellent from the outset & loved the party invite/rsvp tracker. Would highly recommend 😊 More...
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Beth Megan Roberts
Magic Philip was professional from our very first message, he made the whole process from start to finish so easy, great communication and replied promptly to any messages. My 5 year old & his friends loved the party, we booked the 50 minute session and it was perfect for the age & what we wanted. When searching for a magician for my sons party I relied on reviews, so If you're reading this, please know you won't regret booking magic Philip! Thanks for an excellent party, the children loved it and parents commented on how hilarious the show was!!!✨️🌟 More...
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Antoni Heatley
We couldn’t recommend Magic Phillip enough. He was absolutely brilliant, and literally had the kids captivated and laughing for hours. Big thank you from Antoni, Gabriella and Sienna 💫 More...
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Sam Hobson
Philip is a great addition to any party. He is hilarious, memorable and quick witted. He is easy to communicate with and very flexible in terms of event planning. A fantastic evening, Philip!
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jonathan hobson
Magic Philip did a party for my son when he was 5 and has come back to do a grown up cabaret for his 18th birthday. He was brilliant as always, had the audience in stitches and is always friendly, professional and a joy to deal with
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James Kersh
We love Magic Philip he brings fun laughter and of course magic to every occasion. He has been out go to entertainer for over 15 years, from kids parties and mix and mingle magic for a recent event. Would highly recommend, he truly is magic More...
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Keeley Weal
Absolutely brilliant! From start to finish, Magic Philip was superb. Great communication in organising. And when it came to the day, Philip was awesome. The kids all had such a fantastic time and experience, constant laughter and engagement throughout. Philip clearly understands how to hold the room and take care of everything, working around what you’ve got planned and trying to make every aspect as special as possible for the birthday child! All the parents had a great time as well, and were quick to share how much of a great party it was! Recommend making sure you do the magic wands and balloons as well by the end of the party you’ve got a room full of wannabe magicians! Have already recommended Magic Philip to some friends and family. Perfect stress free party that creates special memories! More...
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Emma Benton
Philip performed some mix and mingle magic with my guests for my daughter's 18th birthday. Everybody old and young alike really enjoyed his magic and his friendly, fun personality. Would definitely recommend his services 👍 More...
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Lucy Molloy
The absolute best entertainer 💫 the children loved him and gave their full attention for the whole act. Couldn’t have asked for anything more to help celebrate Alf’s 5th Birthday. Even had all the adults laughing too! Everyone has said how brilliant and funny he was! Highly recommend Magic Philip - the whole process from the enquiry to the party was seamless. 🪄✨ More...
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ivy wilkinson
Thank you for making birthday so special you were awesome and went beyond what I expected. The children loved you they were glued to the spot, you made them all feel special you remembered all of their names and most of all they engaged with you you made them feel you cared. Then you went around the grown ups with your magic tricks which were excellent and they all enjoyed. Thanks Phil for making my night so special, to be honest you made the night. You gave us jokes and laughter. Xx More...
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Kyrstie Hewitt
I booked Magic Philip for my daughter's 4th birthday party and he was absolutely brilliant. He started entertaining the children as soon as they walked through the door and had them all laughing and having so much fun for the entire party. Many of the parents have told me how much their children enjoyed the party and that they were highly entertained as well. My daughter has requested Magic Philip for her next party, and she thoroughly enjoyed the fact that she got to " be magic" too. She also loved the bouquet of balloon flowers and other balloon sculptures that were hers to bring home. More...
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Yolanda G
Fabulous time had by all, thank you so much for making my 50th so special & entertaining both young & old 👍
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Susan Williams
Thank you Magic Philip for the fantastic magic entertainment at our work event. Everyone had a great time joining in with the fun!
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Gloria Popoola
Fun-filled, captivating, entertaining, and hilarious! Magic Philip was all of these and more on our daughter's first birthday party. Magic Philip made the day so memorable. We got amazing feedback not just from children but parents and adults. We weren’t too sure how to entertain toddlers and young children but Magic Philip absolutely smashed it. We highly recommend him and look forward to using his services again in the future! Thank you once again Magic Philip! More...
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Cloe Calderone-Critchley
Magic Phillip was amazing 🤩 he kept 34 children entertained for the whole 2 hours he was there, parents even commented saying it was a fantastic party and that they really enjoyed it to. My 5 year old loved it, he said he wants magic Philip at all his party’s 🥰 The whole experience was stress free which is what I wanted. I Would definitely hire him again 👍🏻 Thank you so much for making my sons party so special and such a memorable day ❤️ More...
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Robyn Jelley
Magic Philip was a brilliant host for my daughter’s 4th birthday. He kept a lively bunch of kids engaged and laughing for two hours. He was super professional and I can’t recommend enough! More...
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Mary O'Brien
Magic Philip is an incredibly talented and fabulous Entertainer. We hired him to entertain the children at our daughter’s Christening but he was so hilarious all the adults were laughing along too. The energy in the room was brilliant 🤩 Magic Philip took our party to the next level ! He made sure each child was included and felt involved . He was so professional- he arrived super early and he made suggestions that just made the party flow a lot smoother . A week later I’m still receiving messages from guests telling me how much they enjoyed him ! Worth every penny ! We cannot wait to have another party with him . Thanks Magic Philip ! More...
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Ibrahim Sirkeci
Philip throw a great entertaining show for our daughter and friends. Kids were mesmerised throughout. Thank you very much. Magic Philip all the way 🎶🥳
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Ray Ray
Magic Philip made my son's 6th birthday party complete. He arrived approx. 30 mins before the start time for prep and as soon as the guest came he instantly welcomed them. Both the kids and adults thoroughly enjoyed his set, and everyone was included. I would absolutely recommend him and go further to add that I would be booking him again in the future. He is class 🫶🙌🥰Thank you for an amazing day which was filled with belly laughs and so much fun Magic Philip. Racheal and Fabian More...
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Debbie Anderson
Magic Philip was very professional in all his communication, very clear and structured quote. Contact was efficient and friendly. He supplied entertainment for my “Children in care circus event” the children and adults all really enjoyed his show, lots of variety, very funny and kept the children entertained for the full time. I would definitely look to book him again as he reached a really mixed age range and was really good honest entertainment. Thank you Philip More...
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Joanne Nelson
From the initial enquiry right through to the entertainment, nothing was too much trouble for Philip. Coming highly recommended by a friend, Magic Philip didn't disappoint! Always prompt to respond to my queries and available for a call to discuss the party plans. Philip tailored his set to accommodate 15 two to three year old and a lot of mummies and daddies who all loved the set. He kept the kids engaged, threw a few jokes in for the parents and kept the overall flow of the party going. I was initially nervous about hosting a party of this size but Philip was the perfect host and kept everything flowing and communicated with all the parents what would happen next. Even spending time beforehand entertaining the children before the party started. Philip was also full of tips and suggestions on how to set up the party area to get the best out of the performance which was very much appreciated. All of this allowed me to take time away from the party set up and actually enjoy the party with my little boy. Would not hesitate to book again!! Thanks again. Jo and Mike More...
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Katie Connell
Magic Philip did an amazing job of entertaining my son and his friends at his 6th birthday party. The kids loved him. Philip worked tirelessly the entire time from before everyone arrived (entertaining my son and cousins, whilst we set up the hall) until they all went home. He even chatted to them whilst they were eating! I would definitely recommend. More...
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Chloe Mower Blower
Philip did a show for my daughters 5th birthday at Ashton on Mersey cricket club recently. From the moment we got to the venue he was there ready to set up and he just made all the stress disappear. He knew all the best ways to arrange the day as I was a bit nervous having 35 kids all at once. His show was hilarious for both the kids and the parents. Everyone commented on how brilliant he was and one parent said it was the first party that felt like she could relax and not come away completely overstimulated. I would recommend Magic Philip to everyone organising their kids party! He made my daughter feel so special and actually brave enough to get up and involved. Thank you so much Philip! More...
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Karen Brindley
Magic Philip did a great job of putting smiles on the faces of children and their families at the Ronald McDonald House at Manchester Childrens Hospital. During his 45 minute Christmas Show it was amazing to see the children interact and have so much fun A great entertainer for little people! More...
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Matt Cooke
we hired magic Philip for our sons 4th birthday party at a local cricket club. From the get go Magic Philip put us at ease and we felt in safe hands. He had a room of 20+ 3/4 year olds in stitches of laughter and delivered an amazing show. He worked with us as parents with the timings for the cake and lunch break. My son absolutely loved it and the other parents commented on how amazing magic Philip was. would absolutely recommend. More...
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Tom Maddox
Magic Philip is absolutely brilliant! I can’t recommend enough. What struck me most in booking Magic Philip was his professionalism. His communication and support throughout the process leading up to the event was second to none, and then on the day the children (and parents) had a fantastic time. Someone who clearly loves what he does and it shows. Don’t hesitate in booking! More...
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Mindful Massage by Holly
This is the second children's birthday party we've used Philip for - he is fabulous. All the children found him hilarious, and he ensured everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Our son can be a little shy, but Philip really put him at ease and he really enjoyed himself. Thank you for another fantastic birthday party Philip! More...
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Jo Pepper
We couldn’t recommend Magic Philip enough to any parent looking to make their child’s birthday party stress free, fun and full of mischief and laughter. Magic Philip is just wonderful at entertaining the children (and the grown ups). We booked his stress free 2hr party package and it was the best birthday party we’ve ever done. Everyone loves him. Thanks Magic Philip. We’ll be booking you again one day, I’m sure. More...
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Helen Nurse
Philip did a wonderful party for my son's 7th birthday and was brilliant from start to finish. The process of booking was smooth and efficient. The party itself was super - Philip was so funny, the way he remembered all the children's names so easily and involved them all was brilliant. All the children were so engaged for the whole 90 minutes and my son Charlie loved everything about it. My friends 3 year old even woke up the next morning asking for magic Philip he loved it so much! And the balloon sculpture giveaways at the end were perfect giveaways for the party guests. Highly recommend Magic Philip! More...
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Naz Gajparia
I am thrilled to write this glowing review for Magic Philip, who added an enchanting touch to our son's 5th Birthday party. From the moment we engaged with Magic Philip, his exceptional communication and professionalism set the tone for an unforgettable experience. Leading up to the event, Magic Philip's communication was impeccable. He was prompt, organised, and attentive to our party's unique needs, ensuring that every detail was accounted for. This level of care and dedication instilled confidence in us, and we knew we were in good hands. When the big day arrived, Magic Philip truly shone as a master entertainer. He effortlessly captured the attention of guests of all ages, proving himself to be a skilful magician and a captivating performer. His ability to engage the children was particularly impressive; their laughter and wide-eyed wonder were a testament to his prowess in keeping young minds spellbound. One of the standout aspects of Magic Philip's performance was his exceptional hosting skills. He skilfully guided the flow of the party, ensuring that everyone was informed and engaged at all times. His charismatic and courteous demeanour added a delightful touch, creating an atmosphere of joy and excitement that permeated the entire celebration. Magic Philip's show was tailored perfectly to the audience, with content that resonated seamlessly with the children's interests and sense of wonder. The kids were absolutely mesmerized by the magic tricks and illusions he presented, and their enthusiasm was contagious. It was evident that Magic Philip had a deep understanding of his audience, and his ability to connect with them on their level was truly commendable. In summary, we cannot recommend Magic Philip highly enough. His exceptional communication, engaging performance, and genuine kindness made our son's birthday celebration truly magical. Magic Philip's presence was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the party, and we are immensely grateful to him for creating lasting memories for our son and his friends. If you're looking to elevate your event with a touch of wonder and entertainment, Magic Philip is the one to call. More...
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Roger Hampson
Magic Philip was the magician at our 5 year olds birthday party. He was amazing he entertained 25 kids for 90 mins. The kids were enthralled and he also had the parents in stitches. Would definitely recommend, 5 stars. More...
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Kate Seymour
Magic Philip was absolutely great. He somehow kept a room full of kids of different ages totally engaged for an hour and a half - now that is magic! They absolutely loved it - thanks so much! More...
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Chris Romain
Philip was a great entertainer. All or the children loved him and had the opportunity to take part. Philip did a fantastic job of remembering every child's name and engaging with them throughout. The adults really liked it too! Thanks for making Scarlett's day one to remember. More...
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The Drama MOB/The Drama MOB Management
Phillip attended our 10th Birthday celebrations and was absolutely brilliant! Really friendly and personable approach, the children and parents loved him! He is a very clever magician and all round funny guy! Would definitely recommend and we hope to work with you again! More...
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Emma Haigh
Thank you for being part of our World Book Day celebrations. The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed your magic. 💫
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Hayley Whitehouse
We had Magic Philip for our sons birthday party today and he was amazing! Thank you so much for a wonderful fun filled 2 hours 🪄 entertaining both children and adults! Would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More...
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Katie Prince
What a star! Can't recommend Magic Philip enough. He kept 30 5yr olds entertained for the full two hours- the entertainment was seamless!
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Victoria Jackson
We hired Magic Philip to entertain all the children at my husband’s 40th last weekend. He did an amazing job - all the children (and adults) loved him. He was also unfazed by all the fruit/pirate fancy dress! We have seen him before at various birthday parties and he never disappoints! Would definitely hire again. Thank you Magic Philip! More...
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Kate Billington
I can’t recommend Magic Philip enough. From start to finish he was amazing. He managed to entertain 15 girls at my daughter’s 7th birthday party. They laughed their little heads off, danced and had so much fun. I overheard some of the girls asking if they could have Magic Philip at their next party!! The adults commented on how great he was too. Don’t hesitate. Thank you for making my little girl’s party so special 😊 More...
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Stephen Savage
Magic Philip is a fantastic entertainer! Booking was easy & stress free. The show he put on had both the adults and kids in amazement! Lots of laughs were had throughout! 10/10 More...
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Chiara Hunter
Magic Philip entertained at my son’s 6th birthday and he was amazing! He kept all the kids entertained and laughing throughout the show and they had such a fun time and a really good laugh. Philip made everything easy for us so we only needed to worry about the food. Highly recommended! More...
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Stacey Bradley
Absolutely amazing! I could not recommend magic Philip enough! From the moment he arrived over an hour early to set up I knew he was a professional with a passion for what he does. He kept a room of four year olds engaged and excited and involved with every trick and game and he even remembered every single child’s name. I cannot wait to see magic Philip again for next years party :) More...
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Nicola Barrett
Great entertainer; really interacted with all the children. Varied show to suit all tastes and ages and very professional! Don’t hesitate to book Magic Philip 😊 More...
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Ruth Winstanley
We booked Magic Philip for our sons christening. It was a very professional, brilliant show that kept the kids, varying in age, entertained for the whole afternoon! ! The show was varied with lots for the children to do and get involved in. It was a lovely touch that Philip learned all the children's names making them all feel included. We will definately be using Magic Philip for our future parties. Thanks for making it a fun stress free day. More...
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Johnathan Garry
Magic Philip was fabulous. Our daughter, her 2 year-old brother and all her friends were spellbound. Philip arrived early to set up at our hired space and prepared everything wonderfully. He talked us through the show and was very flexible; offering some suggestions for us to consider. Thank you Philip for making Imogen’s 5th birthday one to remember! Johnathan and Sian More...
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How long have you been interested in magic?
I had a magic set at the age of 8 which started my amazing journey into the world of entertaining. I have had the pleasure of entertaining Brooklyn Beckham, King Charles and been featured on BBC TV Saturday night prime time. I look forward to making special memories at your event.
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
Being a full time professional I tailor my show to my audience. I can entertain at Corporate functions, Grown-up events, Family parties and Children's events. I listen to my client's requirements and personalise a show to their needs providing stress free entertainment. Please look at the individual pages of my website e.g. close-up magic or cabaret magic
What do you love most about your job?
I love making people laugh and make them gasp with amazement. I feel privileged to have this gift and love to share it and make your occasion memorable for ALL the right reasons.
What inspired you to start your own business?
My enthusiasm for performing overtook my pharmaceutical interests (senior NHS clinical pharmacist) and I decided to start my own business. I am a Prince's Trust mentor and help arts-related businesses thrive.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have 27 years experience of full time entertaining. I don't take myself too seriously and my goal is to make your event a success. I listen and adapt to provide stress free magical entertainment.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I provide an online ZOOM Magic experience which is:
LIVE
INTERACTIVE
PERSONALISED and
ENTERTAINING
"It's a Roller-coaster Ride of Comedy, FUN, and Magic!"
Children's Entertainment: https://magicphilip.co.uk/zoom-birthday-party-magician-online-interactive/
Grown-up Entertainment: https://www.magicianmanchester.co.uk/online-magic-show-interactive-magician-zoom/
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
In LIVE performances I can provide socially distanced audience participation without the need to get spectators up to help.
I provide online magic shows for corporate, family & children. Links above.