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General Background Info
I have been a Close-up Magician for 20 years, I am a member of the Magic Circle. I just love performing and entertaining people at all types of parties with Magic. Magic is great way of bring people at all ages together and have some great fun with magic.
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78 customer reviews
Dave Smith
Well what can I say about your amazing contribution to our Military Veterns Association Dinner night. A fantastic trick to start the evening off and set the tone for the rest of the night followed by your incredible close-up magic skills and slight of hand working the tables so skillfully during and after Dinner. I can't thank you enough for being with us and providing such brilliant entertainment all evening. Everyone was blown away with your performance and it was brilliant listening to the applause breaking out around the room each time you wowed a table with your magic. Your great personality, humour and natural charm combined with your amazing magic skills made for a thoroughly enjoyable, memorable and magical occasion. More...
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Dave, Thank you so much for the lovely and kind feedback. Very much appreciated. Its was great to see you all again. Looking forward to next year. Take care.
Dave Warburton
It was a pleasure working with Colin. He did exactly what he said he would and to hear the laughter and applause he generated to our event was MAGICAL!
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Dave, thank you so much for your feedback. Cheers
Sarah Smith
We had the best night's fun with Colin! He was brilliant, entertaining and fun with our guests. It was easy an easy process to book his time. All-in-all an enjoyable experience for all parties involved! More...
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for the kind feedback, l had a lovely time entertaining you all. Take care.
Jodie
Brought so much joy and laughter to my wedding! Really put a nice little touch to the day, thank you so much!
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Thank you Jodie, smashing wedding. I had a lovely time performing my close-up magic. Thank you for the kind feedback. xx
Jo Horton Lawndale Age UK
Thank you for coming to entertain us yesterday. It was very entertaining and my people were really pleased, chatting about it after you left us. I will keep your details on file and book you again later in the year More...
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Thank you Jo for the kind words of support. Keep in touch and please share my details with the other Age UK group in Shropshire
faye white
Event Entertainment
Would highly recommend Colin. He was very professional from start to finish.
He replied to text, calls and emails quickly
Always very polite and percise
The magic act it self was excellent and the added bonus was he was funny and included the whole group
He understood that some of the group were living with dementia and he was able to adjust his act to their abilities
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Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Fantastic Faye, thank you so much for the kind and for your support. I also had a smashing time entertaining you all. Regards Colin.
Darren smith
Magician
Amazing night made by Colin
Everyone can’t stop talking about the tricks and nothing was to much for him :1)
Amazing and if you want a night to remember you must have Colin there
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Cheers Darren, it was a smashing evening. The table decorations were fantastic So pleased everyone enjoyed the magic and the Party. Thank you for the recommendation and kind words.
Leanne
Colin’s work is so mesmerising! He really is magic! Always enjoy his company such a lovely genuine person too. I would recommend him to anyone. Hands down the best magician I’ve ever watched in person. More...
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Thank you so much for the kind words of support
Christopher
Colin was amazing 👏
Did our care home had everyone in stitches.
100% recommend
Nicola Casey
Colin is the very best choice for your event. Nothing is too much trouble he is friendly enigmatic and the customers love him. He’s always well prepared on time and happy to adapt to any situation. He makes such an effort to ensure everyone is visited and will also muck in with the venue in-between making himself part of the team. We’ve used Colin for years from our Christmas cabarets to our birthday gala events to the older generations lunches. Whatever your occasion Colin is impeccably dressed and naturally loved by all. His magic is fantastic fun and baffles me ! More...
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Wow - thank you kindly Nicole for the kind feedback and for your recommendation. I really do enjoy performing at Cassy’s, the team are very helpful and functions are first class everytime.
Sheryl
Magician
We had the lovely Colin come and entertain us for our Iceland corporate event. Colin was amazing from start to finish. The guests absolutely loved your magic and thought it was very entertaining. Thank you again.
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Sheryl, Thank you for the kind feedback. Everyone was having a really good time - so pleased the magic went down well. Its was good fun entertaining all the staff on Sunday.
Mandy Thorn
Saw Colin at a celebration event for The Friends of Telford Town Park - he was excellent. Funny and engaging and very very clever with his tricks
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Mandy, thank you for the kind words, it was a lovely celebration. Keep in touch. Regards Colin
Chris Pettman
Wow, what a fantastic evenings entertainment. The illusions were magnificent and performed faultlessly. A great guy to have to your party or gathering. Well recommended from the Friends of Telford Town Park. More...
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Hi Chris, thank you so much for the kind feedback and so happy you enjoyed the magic entertainment.
Peter Bailey
A brilliant entertainer who kept us amazed by his magical acts. Performing right in front of us it was still impossible to tell how he achieved his illusions. I would definitely recommend him.
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Peter, thank you so much for your recommendation and so pleased you enjoyed the magic. Take care
Fran
Colin visited my class in school last week and performed some wonderful close up magic for the Year 6 pupils. They were so impressed and mesmerised by Colin's performance. It was a great way for them to launch their new English learning and was the highlight of conversation for the rest of the week! More...
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Thank so much, it was smashing to see their faces light up as the magic happened. Thank you
Kelly ward
Magician
Amazing wedding day magical day best magic I've seen I would definitely recommend Colin he definitely keep my guest entertained he went round every single person amazing thank you Colin
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Thank you so much Kelly - it was a lovely evening and with lovely guests. Take care.
Rebecca
We’ve booked Colin for several events and each time he has blown us away. The most recent of which was our wedding this weekend where he was the biggest hit with our guests! We had so many comments saying how amazing he was. Not only is his magic truly mesmerising, he is the loveliest person you could meet! Thanks for everything Colin :) x More...
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Hi Rebecca, thank you so much for the kind words of feedback, very much appreciated. :) xx
Ken
Magician
We had asked Colin to entertain guests at a wedding in the quiet period between the wedding breakfast and the evenings festivities.
He entertained to great effect for the benefit of children as well as adults, his act crosses the age barrier.
Our guests were left, bemused, entertained and speechless with his close up magic.
It really was magical, thank you Colin 👍👍
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Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Ken, thank you so much for the kind feedback, its was a smashing afternoon and having fun with magic, stunning location too, take care.
Andrew
Magician
Excellent evening with Colin, he worked the room with ease, he astounded all our guest with his Magic and humour and he even tailored his magic to suit and prank one of our guests. Made the night and our guest were still talking about Colin over breakfast the following morning. Would highly recommend. More...
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Cheers Andrew, Thank you. Your feedback is very much appreciated. I had a blast. Take care.
Andy
Colin was top class. Had tricks for all ages. Kids & adults all entertained. Makes it look so easy.
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Cheers Andy, very much appreciated. Take care.
Tanith & Michael Howard
Colin was absolutely fantastic, we received so many great comments from our wedding guests and his tricks had us totally in awe and confused! The special bride and groom magic was just so thoughtful. Cannot recommend him enough! Thank you Colin! More...
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Thank you both so much. l am so pleased you both and your guests enjoyed the magic. Congratulations and do take care. Regards Colin
Dave Blackwell
Colin’s close up magic skills are superb. The feed back I have had verbally from my guests was excellent. They were all as we say up north Gobsmacked.
Excellent entertainer and doppelgänger!
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Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Cheers Dave - Thank you so much for the kind feedback, very much appreciated. l had a great time. Take care.
Marilyn Davies
Colin was a joy to welcome. He quickly engaged with his audience and 'wowed' us with a variety of tricks using cards and soft balls. His presentation was light hearted and he used members of the group to enhance the presentation with lively banter. Colin also gave us a background of magic which was interesting. We would gladly invite him for a return visit. He would be good with large or small audiences, old and young More...
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Thank you so much for the kind feedback, l really did enjoy seeing you all and having some magic fun together.
Nicola Hopkins
We had Colin come and visit our Care home in Priorslee and he was amazing, so friendly and softly spoken. Our elderly residence and their families were entertained throughout the time that he was with us. It was grate that he also went to see residence on a one-2-one and they were delighted with his visit. He even had the staff scratching their heads wondering how on earth did you do that! He’s a lovely chap and we will welcome him back some time very soon. More...
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Hi Nicola, wow thank-you so much for the lovely feedback, l am so pleased the day was a smashing success.
Jayne
Colin is amazing 🤩 just a genuine people person and knows how to work a room. All my guests loved him and the magic was highly entertaining and left us all wondering how. Colin also adapts for the children and has them laughing with enjoyment and wanting more. Fantastic at what he does and a fabulous entertainer xx More...
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Thank you so much for the kind words of support x - l had a lovely time. X
Chic Wilkinson
Absolutely first class Magician with the utmost professional standards. Fantastic rapport with an audience and his close up magic is something to behold. I would definitely recommend him to any prospective client. More...
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Chic, thank you so much for your kind feedback, very much appreciated.
Mary
My 18 yr old grandson was dreaming lemons last night,he is traumatised🍋🍋🍋🤣not many people can do that !!!Absolutely brilliant The look on his face priceless. Lovely to see little ones awe as well .Truly magical x More...
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Wow, that’s so nice of you, thank you very much for the feedback. So pleased she enjoyed the Magic.
Jessica
Colin was appointed to attend my surprise 30th birthday. He was well received by both the adults and the children in the group, doing some jaw dropping magic and leaving us all stunned. Colin has a great sense of humour! Would highly recommend for any type of event! More...
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Jessica, Happy Birthday - thank you very much for your feedback. I really enjoyed performing for you all. Take care x
Emily
Magician
Colin attended my sister's 30th get together! He was absolutely fantastic and everybody was thrilled! He was fantastic with the children and adults! Thanks again Colin!
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Emily, Thank you so much for the kind words of support. Smashing party. Keep in touch. Regards Colin.
Anton & Friends of Bilbrook
Colin was extremely well received by all at our recent social event. He worked his magic around our Skittles night and all enjoyed his style of entertainment and kept asking for more. He fitted in well, and help pull us all together for a fab fun night. We look forward to seeing him again. More...
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Anton, Thank you so much for the kind words of support. It was smashing to meet the volunteers. Keep in touch. Regards Colin.
Jayne Schofield
Magician
We booked Colin for our daughters wedding reception, as a surprise for them and our guests, he was amazing, everyone loved him, he was on time and stayed late. If you are thinking of booking him, I would. Just trying to think when we can book him again. More...
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Jayne - Thank you so much for the 5 Star and the kind feedback, l had a smashing time entertaining you all. Lovely wedding. Take care
Megan
Guest at engagement party. Colin was very good and kept us all entertained throughout the evening!
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Thank you so much Megan, so pleased you enjoyed the magic and the party. It was a magicians heaven with lots of lovely people to entertain. Take care.
Amy Clark
Magician Colin (My It's Magic) came to my 30th birthday event to entertain my guests. Colin was fantastic, so funny and numerous amounts of my guests came up to me to comment how fantastic Colin was and how much they enjoyed the magic tricks. I highly recommend Colin as a Magician for events and parties! More...
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Amy, thank you so much for the kind feedback and recommendation - we had a good time.
Steven Felton
Fantastic entertainment and overall experience.
Everyone at the party loved the show.
Would recommend to everyone.
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Thank you so much for the support and kind words Steve. Take care.
Brenda bower
Magician
The grown-ups so enjoyed the evening with Colin, and, although he says he's not a a children's magician.. My grandchildren were spellbound! Best wishes from us all.
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Thank you so much Brenda, lovely feedback. Talk soon.
sarah
We had some close up magic which was great fun. Everyone was intrigued with the tricks and some were really mind-blowing! Audience involvement throughout and such a lot of fun, great show! More...
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Many thanks Sarah for your feedback, very much appreciate your time. Great catching up with you both on your wedding day. Take care and a Happy New Year.
Bob Gleave
Colin performed at our Rotary Club's Christmas Party this week and was great!
The applause, gasps and laughter from the tables at which he performed his close up magic was testament to this.
We have received lots of positive feedback from our members and guests.
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Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Thank you Bob for your support and feedback, which is very much appreciated. Regards Colin
Kay
Absolutely amazing and professional; wouldn’t hesitate to book him again. Thanks again Colin
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Thank you Kay for the lovely feedback. Congratulation to you both Call anytime - take care.
Megan
I asked Colin to come and do some close up magic for my class of children as a launch to their new learning. Colin is fantastic with the children, manages them well and always brings the wonder and magic to life. Colin completes a range of tricks for us and allows all the children to be involved with the show and even shows them how they can do some of their own at home. The children talk about this activity in months to come and are always so excited during and after! Thank you so much Colin for your continued support to our school and for being wonderful! More...
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Wow Megan, Thank you so much for the kind words of support. See their faces was priceless. Take care .
Jackie Redden
Not only is Collin a charismatic gentleman, his is a exceptionally talented Magician 😁 I was literally wowed by his tricks 😃 and the faces of my family & friends spoke volumes when he surprised them with his Magic.
I was totally blown away when he and I presented a magic trick to everyone one, and he got the card I had chosen 😄 (but my youngest son said he know which one I’d have chosen anyway 😂, as if I’m that obvious 🤣)
Couldn’t recommend Collin enough xxx I hold him in high esteem for his brilliance & friendship 💕💖
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Hi Jackie, thank you so much for the kind words of support, l had a lovely time and really enjoyed entertaining all your mum’s guests at her surprise Birthday Party. Really pleased they enjoyed the magic. take care all
Laura Melia
We had nothing but positive feedback Colin, our guests were still amazed and talking about your magic this morning at breakfast! Everyone was so entertained, young and old, anyone wondering if you need a magician at your wedding, the answer is yes you do! Thankyou for being so professional you were a pleasure to work with. 💜 More...
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Hi Laura, Thank you so much for the kind feedback, very much appreciated. I really did enjoy performing for your family and friends , lovely people. Take care regards Colin
Max
absolute legend, gave us a lift in telford and showed us some close up magic, nicest most genuine magician/taxi all in one! love you colin x
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Max. Hope your well and keeping safe. Thank you so much for the kind words, cheers. Take care Max
Pat
Colin was a great success at my family party he interacted well with all age groups from the 6-90 year olds.
Funny easy to talk to appropriate and engaging.
Would use him again & recommend to others.
He communicated well before the event & gave us updates pre-event day to confirm attendance.
He looked Professional Smart.
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Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Cheers Patrick, very much appreciate the feedback, thank you for the kind words of support and recommdation. . I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year for 2022.
Sam Ashley
I encountered the Close-Up Magician at a wedding, and he provided a great change of pace to the standard conversations & dodgy dance moves. The tricks were both perfect in length and at the right level for the audience - who were stood at the bar at the time! Would highly recommend and will be booking for my next occasion!! More...
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Many thanks Sam for your feedback, very much appreciate your time. Great catching up with you and Toni. Take care.
Damian Roche
Wow! Amazing magician - highly recommend for any event!
Colin performed in small groups at my 40th birthday party and everyone loved it!
Highly recommend
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Damian, thank you - your feedback is very much appreciated - Merry Christmas
Phoebe Facer
Super magician - all our guests were amazed! Really friendly and also professional.
Would highly recommend for any event! 5*
Thanks Colin!
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Thank you so much, very kind of you. Do take care - Merry Xmas
Linda McQuade
Event Entertainment
Superb magician at my Ruby wedding. All people who attended were involved. Excellent tricks for both young and old. Impressive professional table magic. Would definitely recommend.
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Linda, thank you for the kind feedback and for your lovely recommendation. Do Take Care and best of wishes.
Danielle culley
Magic was awesome, very professional, and always mind blown, would defiantly recommend for events or even just for entertainment! Very happy, and always has new magic tricks to share :) defiantly deserves 5* More...
Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Hi Danielle, thank you for the kind words of support and feedback, which is always very much appreciated. Take care.
Guy Taylor
Colin was fantastic. Very professional and welcoming with a great personality- and so well received by customers at our event! I would absolutely recommend him, he added some much needed theatre. Thank you! More...
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Guy, Thank you very much for booking and the recommendations. Really happy to be apart of the Debenhams event this year.
Heather & Darren Meddings
We booked Colin at short notice and couldn’t have been happier.
He was professional, friendly and great at performing.
All of our guests from the youngest to the oldest couldn’t say enough about how impressed they was
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So glad we booked him, we would definitely recommend him.
Still got our Magic card from the trick at the with the 2 hearts ! 😊😊😊
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Reply from Close-Up Magician - (My Its Magic)
Thank you both very much for the booking and for allowing me to enjoy magic with you all on your special day. Lovely feedback, thank you kindly. Regards Colin.
How long have you been interested in magic?
I have been performing magic for the past 12 years and really do enjoy entertaining guests at parties and wedding all year round.
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
I am very much a Close-Up magician working with small to large groups (standing or sitting) at the Bar or table between food courses.
What do you love most about your job?
Its just great fun watching peoples faces as the magic happens in their hands. They will always remember what a great party or wedding when a magician has performed his skills.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Just love performing - it’s taken a longtime to master the skills needed but l'am always learning and pushing to improve my art.
Why should our clients choose you?
I put my heart and sole into every client that books me. I push myself to ensure everyone where possible enjoys the magic that l perform.
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Skilled performing Close-up Magician