Stephen James is a professional close-up magician who specialises in performing magic at events across the UK.
He is a proud member of The Magic Circle, an internationally recognised organisation, and arguably the most prestigious one a magician can be accepted as a member of.
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66 customer reviews
Steph Oliver
Wow! We booked Stephen for our Christmas party and everyone was astounded ! It's so clever, and Stephen is very engaging. We're all talking about him today and how amazed we all were on the night . Would absolutely book Stephen again, and highly recommend him - five stars! More...
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Mandy Jayne Ruddell
Absolutely fantastic, don’t know how you do what you do, everybody was blown away, as was I, we were talking about it for hours after, would definitely recommend 100%.
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Kerf Developments Ltd
5* - have used twice now for an exhibition and have already booked again. A great guy, very personable - very good at holding the audience attention. Highly recommended.
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Lucy Barker
Stephen recently performed at our wedding. I arranged as a surprise for my husband who is a fan of magic. Stephen was absolutely brilliant & entertained our guests whilst we were having our photos & during our meal. Stephen is very professional, friendly and amazed all our guests who all commented how fantastic he was. Would highly recommend & thanks once again Stephen for bringing the extra magic to our day. Lucy & Danny x More...
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Tracey Cole
We have had Stephen on numerous occasions now at our Awards evening. He is professional in every way. His magic tricks always amaze us all, especially the bottle through the table and £20 in the lemon. Several of our clients have used him and this time lots took his business card. We will definitely use Stephen next year and highly recommend him. More...
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Laura Williamson
Stephen was fantastic at our wedding and I really recommend booking him. He helped keep our guests entertained while we were away having our photos taken and we could hear everyone cheering and laughing from afar. He also kept everyone entertained during the meal between courses and was a huge help in making our wedding so special. We are so glad we chose him! More...
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Rachel Anne Routley
Wow! What a talented man!!! Stephen was our magician at our wedding, he was amazing! So many of the guests have commented on how good he was. I still don’t know how you done any of the tricks, you were fantastic! Thanks so much Stephen! I know I will be seeing you again (some of my friends have said they will be booking you). All the best, Rachel & Ryan Usher x More...
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Elite Office Furniture UK Limited
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an impressive addition to our corporate event! We would like to express our thanks for Stephen's involvement with our most recent annual golf event at Oulton Hall in Leeds. He did a fantastic job of delivering close-up entertainment during pre-dinner drinks and whilst guests were seated for the evening meal. Feedback from everyone who he interacted with was very positive, leaving them baffled and excited by the mystery of his talent. We would highly recommend Stephen to anyone looking for a magician that specialises in close-up interaction with large parties. More...
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Nicola Umney
We had Stephen perform at our wedding and everyone is talking about him ! He had so many of our guests speechless still now trying to find out how he done what he done . He was amazing and I would recommend him to anyone x More...
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Bova Specials UK Ltd
Bova UK hired Magician Stephen James for an event in May. Stephen was highly professional, enthusiastic and such fun to have on the stand. We had delegates asking for him the next day to show their friends the tricks! We highly recommend him. More...
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Kings Boxing Eastbourne
Witnessed his performance at a birthday party. He was really entertaining and the audience were captivated. Will sometime in the future have him at one of our events.
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Katie Grummett
We hired Stephen to assist us on our stand for our London Exhibition and he was really entertaining. He generated leads that normally would have walked straight by. He was a genuinely kind and interesting man too so it was a pleasure to have him on board for the day. More...
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Spike Leisurewear: The World of Wonderful T-Shirts
Stephen is an excellent communicator and is very good at engaging potential customers as they walk past the stand. Oh, and his magic is unbelievably good - he creates a fun atmosphere which makes people much more receptive to the sales pitch that follows.
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Scott Cannings
Highly, highly recommend Stephen!! We hired Stephen for our wedding and what more can we say other then he was absolutely brilliant! Every single one of our guests of all ages loved all his magic tricks and we have had so many comments from our guests expressing just how good it was to have Stephen part of our special day…You could hear from all the reactions exactly where he was on the day. He helped to create a great atmosphere and buzz during the welcome drinks and also through the wedding breakfast and amazed all of our guests! We are still trying to work out how his tricks were even possible! Thank you so much for being part of our special day! We can’t thank you enough for making it so memorable! More...
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Paige Juniper
I mean, I love magic but these tricks were just out of the world. They were short and snappy to keep everyone's attention and just unreal! Stephen made sure that he followed the crowds lead and he found us multiple times to make sure we didn't miss out. Thank you for being a special part of our day x More...
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Rachel Daniels
Went to my cousins wedding on Friday and Stephen James was there walking around doing his magic when he came over I was a cynic but he soon wowed us all, he amazed and stunned every single guest he performed for - would 100000000% recommend him!!
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Ellis Revell
We had Stephen for our wedding and honestly he was outstanding! Every single one of our guests was amazing by him and everyone was raving about him all evening. I would recommend him to anyone - his is incredible! Thank you again Stephen. Xx More...
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Beverly Webber
I met Stephen at a friends wedding in West Sussex and boy did he have me transfixed! I consider myself a bit of a cynic and non believer but he had me in the palm of his hand, literally! The lemons, Rubik cube and the X’s still have me questioning “how did he do that?” I would love to see him again somewhere and would not hesitate to book him for an event. He also has a great way about him around guest. ♣️ More...
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Amy Packwood
We booked Stephen for our wedding last Friday and it was honestly one of the best things we did for our day! He was the perfect ice breaker for our drinks reception and helped bring lots of people from different groups together as well as being his tricks being absolutely AMAZING! People are still talking about him a week after our wedding and I would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting some brilliant entertainment that will be the talk of the day! Thankyou Stephen!!! More...
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Rosie Vanessa Lord
BOOK STEPHEN!! We booked stephen after I saw him at a wedding fair. It was by far one of the best decisions we made!! Stephen had all our guests both big and small entertained with magic that no one could explain. Fantastic magic tricks!! Not only was Stephen’s magic amazing but he had great communication throughout and was such a lovely guy to have at our wedding! We will 100% be using him again!! 🤍💛 More...
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Tanya Staff
Stephen came to our wedding yesterday and wow he always absolutely amazing! Everyone was blown away by his magic and people were asking me about him all day. If you’re thinking of adding some entertainment to your wedding or event I’d highly recommend him 🤩 More...
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Marie Claire Nevard
We had Stephen booked for our wedding and he was a fantastic magician with a very professional and friendly manner. Everyone really enjoyed his magic and we'd highly recommend him for any event. His close up magic tricks were literally incredible, we have no idea how he does it. Truly outstanding and made our wedding day, thank you so much! More...
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Helen Lam
We got married on Saturday and I think I can honestly say that Stephen was the star of the show rather than us!! His tricks were mind blowing and we’re still trying to work out how he did it (real magic is the main fan theory at the moment). Stephen also fit in seamlessly at the reception, never interrupting the flow of conversations but making sure that everyone got to see some cool stuff. I can’t recommend him enough!! More...
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Louise Jane Paraschiv
Stephen was booked as a surprise for my husband to be and he didn’t disappoint. He had us mesmerised and dumb founded by his magic. Truly a professional and a gentleman. Would love to have Stephen perform for us again in the future. Louise and Gabriel xxx More...
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Chris Hampshire
We never intended to have a magician at our wedding but we met Stephen at a wedding fair and his tricks blow our minds. So we had to book him and he did not disappoint. He takes magic to a new level. All evening everyone was talking about the tricks and how did he do them. I would 1000% recommend Stephen for any weddings or events. An amazing magician and a top guy to. Thank you Stephen for making our wedding day extra special. From Laura and Chris x More...
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Natalia Rushworth
We cannot speak highly enough of Stephen! Not only was he super accommodating about various changes to our wedding date between April 2020 and April 2022, but he was always gracious, flexible, understanding and pro-active and keeping in touch. He absolutely wowed all our guests on the day itself and was pretty much the star of the show! We loved the variety of tricks performed, the effort Stephen made to perform for every group of guests and the steps he took to keep the younger children entertained. I couldn’t recommend him enough. Thank you Stephen! More...
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Larna Golding
We had Stephen at our wedding this week. Wow absolutely amazing, I literally had no words after he performed his tricks they are just mind blowing! All our guests have been raving about Stephen, you really were a great part of our day, thank you. Not only is he a great magician Stephen really knows how to work the room and just slot in. Absolutely amazing! Definitely definitely book him!! More...
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Pete White
Stephen joined me on my stand for the second day of a business conference. His magic is not only brilliant and left many speechless but his enthusiasm and tenacity is something to behold. With him on my stand I got 10x the business leads that I did on the first day and that's with fewer people attending the expo on the second day. I will definitely be using him at the next conference I attend. More...
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Emily Ashcroft
Me and Rumon booked Stephen for March 2021 but unfortunately Covid ruined those plans! Stephen was so accommodating in rearranging to our new date (March 2022) and I can’t even begin to describe how mind blowing his magic is! We came across Stephen at a wedding fayre and instantly said we needed him to perform at our wedding. Stephen wow’ed every single guest in the room, and when everyone left I would say they all commented on how amazing Stephen was! If you’re considering a magician for a special event look no further because Stephen was unbelievably talented and we couldn’t recommend him enough. Thank you so so much to Stephen for keeping our guests entertained!! More...
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Deepak Thimmegowda
Stephen’s magic show was brilliant. He came to entertain our guests on the occasion of my sons birthday party last week. His magic’s were tricky and very much enjoyable. The guests enjoyed and we were talking about the show even after the party. I would highly recommend his shows. More...
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Marie Colao
Stephen you were absolutely brilliant! Our wedding was made unforgettable for all of our guests by your pure talent and magic. Its so hard to even find the words to describe how utterly amazing you really are. We would 100% reccomend you to absolutely everyone we ever come across. We are so pleased we booked you! From the new Mr and Mrs Colao! More...
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Michelle Mundy
Stephen's magic had our wedding guests amazed, perplexed and completely intrigued. Brilliant addition to our Harry Potter inspired wedding. Absolutely recommend Stephen, I would definitely book him again. Never to old for magic. Thank you Stephen, stay safe, stay well. Michelle and Richard. x More...
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Greg Rogers
Stephen was brilliant at our wedding. So many guests commented on the day and afterwards how impressive they found him and what a brilliant job he did of keeping everyone, adults and children alike, entertained during what can be a slightly awkward spell between the ceremony and the wedding breakfast. He was also fantastic at being flexible with us when we had to post-pone our ceremony last year. Couldn't recommend him more highly. More...
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Clare Pais
Wow! Stephen was just incredible at our wedding yesterday! The guests loved him as did we. His magic is off the scale insane and he sure knows how to work the crowd! Thank you for adding that special touch to the day 🙏 More...
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Albertine McInnes
a man with absolute talent. Stephen made our wedding breakfast!! all our guests where throughly entertained and still talk about it today. highly recommended him for any event. More...
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Charlotte Murphy
We booked Stephen for our wedding reception - the 3rd rearrangement! Stephen was really accommodating to us having to change the dates! Well, I don't know how to put into words just how AMAZING Stephen was. Since the wedding, every guest I've spoken to has said how incredible the magician was, and Stephen really was just that. For both adults and children, I couldn't recommend a better form of entertainment for your wedding, and a better person to deliver it! More...
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Samantha McCarthy
Absolutely incredible… could not recommend you more … the guests at our wedding were so impressed and loved every minute… our only regret was not having you longer !! Thank you again !!
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Amanda Young
Stephen is incredible at what he does. He’ll have you captivated from the start, no matter how hard you try to watch every movement, you will always be left mind blown. I’ll be honest, my new husband was skeptical at having a magician at our wedding, not anymore, he was totally blown away, the best decision! Our guests were entertained whilst we had photos taken and he made us feel special by ensuring we were able to see his tricks at the wedding breakfast. Both myself and my new husband could not recommend Stephen more highly, he is amazing… thank you so much for joining us on our special day. More...
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Mark Fairhall
We booked Stephen for our wedding reception and I can honestly say it was the best decision we made. Everyone loved him, the tricks were fantastic and people would not stop telling us how much they enjoyed him performing. I would highly recommend anyone wanting entertainment at their wedding to book Stephen. Thank you again! More...
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Lauren Austen-Nash
Stephen James wowed our guests from start to finish! We booked Stephen for our evening guests for our wedding yesterday. From the moment he arrived, it was easy to track his location by listening to the reaction of my family & friends in the room. Time after time he blew them away with his magic. I truly can’t recommend him enough….! Thank you Stephen, you are amazing! ✨ More...
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Louise Katana Arrindell
would like to thank you for sharing our wedding day and entertaining our guests aswell as us we were truly grateful and wowed by your humour your skill as a magician most definitely recommend you to everyone 😊
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Debbie Chittil
We booked Stephen for our Wedding last weekend and every single person there loved him. He left everyone taking about how he done all his tricks. Absolutely amazing…..so glad we booked him. I would def recommend to anyone and everyone. Def worth it 🤍🤍 More...
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Jessica Austin
Stephen was our magician at our wedding, on Saturday. He was so personable, conscious of what the groom and I were doing but made every effort to make sure we both got to see him in action too! We had raving reviews from all our friends and families about how he “boggled their minds” and we could head the gasps and cackles from the tables, as he performed! We would recommend stephen for any of your events, he was great to have around and performed some outstanding magic! Thank you Stephen for making our day special! Jess Austin (case) & Ed Austin x More...
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Gemma Fealy
Stephen performed at our wedding and every single guest said how brilliant he was! He was a complete gamble as we booked last minute but it completely paid off. I was a very demanding bride and requested he did the magic fruit trick for me and honestly, he’s just incredible! He left us with a momentum of the day and we will forever keep this on our mantelpiece. Thank you for a fantastic day! More...
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Jessica Hartwell
We had Stephen at our wedding in June and he was absolutely fantastic, the magic is unbelievable and he is fantastic with all guests - he was so great we decided to book him as a surprise for a family wedding this weekend and he did not disappoint! The bride and groom where thrilled to see him again - and it really added to the magic of the day!! Can not recommend enough! More...
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Matt Covell
Stephen performed for my guests and I at my 30th party and I have to say it was fantastic, Stephen is a talented magician with a great sense of humour. All his tricks felt original and were extremely well executed. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommendation Stephen for any event you have planned. Very happy customer. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More...
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Paul Darlington
Stephen performed at my brothers wedding in August 2021 and demonstrated some truly outstanding magic. Everyone was very impressed and highly entertained by the outstanding ‘tricks’ and mentalist psychology. As a fully signed up member of the magic circle Stephen would not reveal his secrets, but we all had great fun trying to work them out (to no avail!!). I highly recommend Stephen for any events, including both weddings and corporate entertainment. More...
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Lucy Hughes
Stephen was amazing I would recommend him and his talent to everyone! Very professional And his tricks was mind blowing! 100% would book Stephen again! Our guests are still talking about him!! More...
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Laura Treleaven
Best decision we made…to ask Stephen to perform at our wedding!! He was fantastic and blew all our guests away with his skills! A truly amazing addition to our day and kept all the guests busy and entertained during our meal service in wedding breakfast. I have never heard so many ‘ooooohhhs’ and ‘aaaahhhhhhs’ and ‘how did he do that?’ from around the room. Such a great man, friendly, funny and totally worth booking!! Thanks so much Stephen. Robert and I were thrilled you could be apart of our special day! More...
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