Are you looking for entertainment your guests will still be talking about long after the event?
I’m Phil Pearson, an Award- Winning professional magician and Mindreader, a Member of The Magic Circle, delivering modern close-up magic and mind reading for corporate events, weddings, private parties, awards ceremonies, and VIP occasions across the UK.
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114 customer reviews
abbie bellwood
Phil was fantastic, highly recommend!
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Niko Fischer
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Pat T
Thanks Phil for making my party so enjoyable. Our ages ranged from 2 - 87 and your magic kept us all entertained. It was full of surprises, fun and laughter. I can thoroughly recommend Phil to anyone who is looking for a superb entertainer. More...
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Langley Barn
Phil performed at a cousins party Saturday afternoon engaging with guests constantly around the tables in the room and did an outstanding performance on the stage at the end using audience participation and entertaining the whole room young and old with his magic and humour. When the party ended he gave the children a bag of gifts including balls then proceeded to show them how to do the disappearing ball trick which they loved. This was very kind and above and beyond expectation. Wonderful guy, and great entertainer. More...
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Sarah Fry
I would like to leave 2 reviews. One from me and one from my daughter who is 10.I will start. I was looking for a magician for my daughter’s 10th birthday party. I luckily found Phil while google searching. Even from my initial contact with Phil he was incredible. He isn’t the traditional silly child’s party magician he is the best of both worlds! He entertained the kids, and had the adults howling with laughter as well. I didn’t even know I was getting a comedian at the same time! He is reliable and trustworthy. He is an incredible performer and I’m still left wondering how he did that. He taught the kids tricks and arranged party bags for them all while leaving the adults amazed. They went home with an extra set of skills! I would hire him again in a heartbeat.From the birthday girl who is 10“He was awesome and cool. The tricks were amazing I will give him a 1million star review! I want him back for my 13th or 20th birthday party!” 🤣 More...
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Blake Ticehurst
Great performance on stage. It was very funny and got the crowd included but also some bits were just so impressive. The serious magic tricks were just out of this world and Phil was nice enough to demonstrate a few simple tricks to me at the end which i have practised!Highly reccomend - great guy
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Lynne Ticehurst
Phil did an amazing mixture of close up magic at tables and a very entertaining show that kept everyone entertained from aged 6 to 90. He is a lovely guy who is very easy to chat to and a master of his work. He spent time at the end of his show teaching some tricks to the kids.My face hurt from laughing so much and my mind was blown by his tricks. Thanks Phil for an amazing show & I can highly recommend him. More...
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Stephanie Moses
Hilarious and brilliant-he makes you believe in magic⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Tania Tilbrook
Wow. Phil quite simply is BRILLIANT. I booked him for my 50th Birthday Party at home. We had around 60+ guests from 91 years old to 5 years old and he had tricks for everyone! "All i kept hearing was, how did you find him?! He's amazing!!" Honestly, I simply found him online but he completely surpassed all our expectations. His tricks are SO MUCH MORE than you see on his videos. He's easy to work with and is guaranteed to blow your mind! I cannot recommend him highly enough! More...
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Paul Bailey
Phil was a fantastic addition to our house and garden party celebrating my wife’s 60th birthdayPhil’s close-up magic wowed all our guests as he moved from table to table and group to group enhancing everyone’s enjoyment and the overall party atmosphereI fully recommend Phil for any future events
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Anita Hayes
Thank you so much Phil for entertaining us all you were amazing and incredible so close up to see such magic thank you for accommodating the age range at our party especially inspiring one 11 year old who wants to be a magician! We had a great evening with you and all of our guests really enjoyed the magic thank you More...
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mick pollard
We booked Phil to do his mix and mingle magic for our daughter's surprise 50th birthday party.He arrived in plenty of time to perform his show and also seemed to run on longer than planned. Phil was totally professional from start to finish.He finished his act with a show for everyone to watch which was absolutely 1st class. I personally have not laughed so much in years.Phil is a first class entertainer and magician who I would highly recommend to anybody who is looking for someone to make their party extra special. Even if you are doubtful that his act is the right thing, I guarantee that Phil will help make your event a success.Thank you Phil and I hope that I have cause to book you again More...
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Gerry Doyle
Phil has a very friendly personality, whilst being professional and so slick !He works well with adults and children.
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Chris Lambe
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Joanna Rose Barton
One of the best experiences I've ever had!!!I met Phil at a party in Brighton! He was wonderful with all the guests, warmly engaging and made people feel special. And then the magic - well that was off the scale ✨ So yes,1 million percent recommend Phil for your event, party, special occasion - anything!! 💯💯💯 More...
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Lauren Ellington
Genuinely the BEST addition to any party, Phil made all of our evenings and couldn’t have been better.We’re still not over how great it was. Thank you!
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vicky beecham
very good all the guests thought it was very good and he was amazing 10/10 wish wed had yiu there longer
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jake puddy
We had the pleasure of working with Phil Pearson for the soft launch of the Voodoo Lounge at The Gothic Crab, and I can say without hesitation that he was exceptional. From the outset, Phil understood exactly what we were trying to achieve. We discussed the idea of a “gentleman magician” — subtle, engaging, never overbearing — moving quietly through the room and interacting with guests in a natural, almost effortless way. He delivered this perfectly.His sleight of hand and card work were outstanding, but it was the more unexpected moments that truly captivated the room. At one point, he took a guest’s mobile phone, placed it on the floor, appeared to control the torch remotely… and then, in a split second, it leapt straight into his hand. The reaction from the room was something else.Our guests were genuinely impressed throughout the evening, and Phil added that final layer of theatre that elevated the entire event.Professional, highly skilled, and instinctively in tune with the room — I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.Best wishes,JakeThe Gothic Crab 🦀 More...
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Neil hunt
We booked the duo for my wife's 50th birthday, we originally saw them at a local comedy night and immediately knew they were want we wanted for our party. Absolutely brilliant entertainment with some side splitting gags and comedy. Highly recommend for a good laugh, you won't be disappointed. Very professional and good at what they do.Our guests were super impressed. 10/10 More...
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L K
Don't hesitate to book Phil!We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better addition to our wedding day. Phil performed between our celebration meal and the evening reception, and it was the perfect way to keep the energy flowing and guests entertained during that in-between time. From the moment people knew we had a magician coming, they were excited. And from the moment he started, he had everyone completely captivated. Moving effortlessly around the room, he created such a buzz, you could hear gasps, laughter, and constant “how did he do that?!” reactions.It brought together guests who hadn’t met before and gave everyone something to talk about, which is exactly what we had hoped for.What really stood out was how personable and engaging he was, such a good vibe about him. He made every group feel special, tailoring his tricks and taking the time to chat and connect with our guests. It felt so natural and never intrusive, just pure, effortless entertainment. He even does some magic for you as a couple if you're getting married.So many of our friends and family have since told us how much they loved it, and it truly added something unique and memorable to our day and theirs. If you’re considering a magician for your wedding, go for it and book this one! Phil was absolutely brilliant! More...
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Becky Bainbridge
Absolutely unreal! Left us speachless!
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Nathaniel Dyke
Amazing act, would highly recommend to anyone interested in a magic act
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Jordan D'Arcy
Absolutely amazing, blew our minds, 10/10
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Molly Crossthwaite
Phil did an amazing job- wowing students and staff at the University of Sussex. He has a huge variety of 'tricks' which really did amaze. He was also very understanding and flexible in his approach/ timing. Would highly recommend and will definitely be using again. Thanks Phil! More...
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Virys X
Insane magic - even if it’s sleight of hand, he would have to move insanely fast, and even without sleeves
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Cherith Hawkins
I recently saw Phil's one man show "Unexplainable". His close up magic was fantastic, happening right under our noses, everyone was amazed. When he took to the stage Phil's magic was equally stunning and the presentation was very funny, we were in stitches. Phil is the complete package. More...
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circo fiveonenine
Booked Phil for our Awards Night. Worth every penny. Slick, jaw- dropping magic. Professional in every way ...completely in tune with the clients wishes. A joy to work with. 5 Gold Stars !! More...
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Paul Wingham
Phil performed at an event I hosted and was superb. Managed to bring people together, got them talking and left us amazed by the tricks he did. I still cannot work out how he made that iphone fly in to his hands. Would highly recommend and will book again. More...
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Jason Burt
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Emily Cheal
Amazing! We booked Phil for our works Christmas do and we were not disappointed- wowed all the staff who loved every minute! Worth every penny! ❤️
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Ndeshi
Phil was an absolute star at our Xmas party. Fabulous magic that entertained everyone. Highly recommended
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Caroline Hackett
This is the second time we have invited Phil to an event, as he was just so good the first time. Phil is just delightful to communicate with and is an absolutely fantastic close up magician. The partygoers were blown away by his magic! He also looks really cool! More...
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Love Luxury Events
I recently hired Phil Pearson for a client’s birthday celebration, and he absolutely exceeded all expectations. His performance was mind-blowing, a perfect blend of astonishing close-up magic, engaging showmanship, and genuine charisma. Phil was incredibly professional, yet warm and friendly, making everyone feel comfortable and involved. He captivated the entire room, and my client’s guests were blown away by his talent. I highly recommend Phil Pearson for any event where you want to add unforgettable entertainment. He truly made the night magical! More...
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Joanne McMillan
All round entertainment, variety of illusions dnd amazing magic. Great value for money and entertains all ages
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Raymond Bate
I booked Phil for my husbands 60th birthday. He was absolutely lovely, and everyone is still talking about him!
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Amy
Phil came to our school parents event, everyone was so impressed! Amazing magician, will definitely book again!
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Jodi Huggins
We booked Phil for a work event, and he was amazing! We were blown away by his tricks, and Phil was great fun whilst highly professional for our colleagues and partners.
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George Maunders
What an experience! Phil is absolutely amazing and added something extra too an already great party. Would highly recommend. Unbelievable!
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Ford Perfect
This is the 2nd event we have had Phil at, he was incredible as usual, joined in the festivities and wowed all our guests with unique and interesting tricks! I couldnt recommend him more!!
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Vanesss Baker
We booked Phil to attend our garden party and walk round doing his magic. It was amazing, all the guests raved about the tricks and Phil was excellent with the kids (aged 10 to 16). Will definitely book him again !
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Cassie Miller
Phil was amazing - the guests absolutely loved the Magic he performed at our wedding reception! My friends are still talking about it now. .. 3 weeks on. Thanks so much Phil, a huge thumbs up from us x More...
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Sarah Austin
Fantastic entertainment for our small party. Great fun and entertained all ages. How does he do it? Was asked many times. Would highly recommend
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Amy Mofare
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Phil was the perfect addition to our wedding day! His card magic was absolutely mind-blowing — our guests are still talking about it. He had something for everyone: amazing with the kids, totally appropriate, and he could seamlessly add a bit of cheeky humour for the adults too, which had everyone laughing. He even gave us a special trick to keep as a memory from the day, which was such a thoughtful touch. Phil didn’t just perform — he connected with everyone and brought a real sense of wonder and fun to our celebration. We couldn’t recommend him more highly! More...
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Lauren Dolphin
Phil was just brilliant - super easy to communicate with and definitely brought the fun! Would highly recommend Phil to anyone for any event!
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Kathryn Flett
Phil gave us a fantastic demonstration of his skills at a private party for what would have been my late son’s 23rd birthday. Jackson would have absolutely loved this; instead, his brother and bunch of his best mates got to enjoy an hour of mind-bending close-up conjuring. Thank you so much for bringing the magic, Phil! 👌💫✨ More...
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Jane Wetzki
Fantastic we all really enjoyed. Private party all ages.
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Chris :/
Hired for my birthday party and he was lovely! Mind boggling card tricks paired with some light humor
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Carl
Magician
I was a bit hesitant about hiring a magician for a small birthday but Phil brought us a fun and captivating experience! It's cliche but has to be said, fun for all the family.
Highly recommend
Dawn
Fantastic!! Found Phil on Bark and searched his socials. Absolutely brilliant! We booked him for our sons 18th and everyone was mesmerised. . the oldies and the youngsters l!! We cannot wait to have an excuse for another party and book Phil again More...
Dawn Duvivier
What can I say. We had Phil attend our sons 18th for some magic. What can I say apart from he was fantastic, had everyone scratching their heads and made our son have a fantastic party!!! Can't wait to book him again.
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How long have you been interested in magic?
I've been intrested in magic for over 20 years - Ive been performing professionally for 9 years - I'm a member of The Sussex Magic Circle and The Magic Circle. I also have public liability insurance with Equity.
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
I will perform close up street style Magic and entertain you and your guests , Using sleight of hand - Misdirection and a mixture of traditional and modern Magic all whilst making you laugh!
What do you love most about your job?
Entertaining people and making them feel amazed - baffled and mind blown.
Close - up Magician
I’m a multi award-winning modern magician and a proud Member of The Magic Circle, performing close-up magic right in the middle of your event, not on a stage and never from a distance.
I move naturally through the room, delivering modern magic for small groups at a time. Cards change in their hands. Thoughts are named out loud. Impossible moments happen inches from their faces. It’s interactive, high-impact, and built for real reactions, the kind people shout about, film instantly, and talk about long after the night ends.
There’s no setup, no interruptions, and no forced attention. My style fits seamlessly into modern corporate events, modern weddings, luxury parties, and VIP gatherings, elevating the atmosphere without ever stopping the flow.
With 100+ five-star reviews across Google, Bark, and social media, I’m trusted by clients who want something sharper, more modern, and genuinely unforgettable.
This is modern magic, performed up close, exactly where the energy is.
Stage Magician
I’m a multi award-winning comedy stage magician, delivering modern stage magic with sharp humour and confident audience interaction for corporate events, theatres, variety shows, cabaret performances, and private functions.
My stage performances combine strong magic with intelligent comedy, designed to engage the entire room and create a shared experience that feels polished, professional, and genuinely entertaining. The focus is on connection, timing, and impact, making it ideal for after-dinner entertainment, live shows, and formal corporate settings.
I’ve won awards for stage magic and have performed at theatres, venues, and stadiums across the UK, adapting each performance to suit the space, the audience, and the tone of the event.
This is modern stage magic that works on a larger scale, filling the room with energy, laughter, and memorable moments that audiences talk about long after the show ends.
