14 May 2026 · 4 min read
Magic for private parties in Colchester
A private party does not need a show. It needs something to happen in the hour where the room has not quite warmed up yet.
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NOTES ON MAGIC AND EVENTS
Practical writing for people planning an event, and for people curious about how this kind of performance actually works.
28 April 2026 · 5 min read
Magic entertainment for weddings in Essex
Essex wedding venues vary more than almost any county nearby, and that variety changes what entertainment actually works.
Read the article9 April 2026 · 6 min read
Choosing entertainment for a corporate event
Corporate entertainment is usually judged on whether it was enjoyable. It should be judged on whether it did the job the event was booked for.
Read the article24 March 2026 · 5 min read
How mind reading works as entertainment
Mentalism is the part of magic where nothing visibly happens, and it is usually the part people talk about afterwards.
Read the article6 March 2026 · 5 min read
Close up magic vs stage magic: which suits your event?
These are two genuinely different jobs. Choosing the wrong one is the most common mistake people make when booking magic.
Read the article18 February 2026 · 5 min read
What does a close up magician actually do?
Close up magic is the most commonly booked kind of magic and the least commonly understood. This is what it looks like from the inside of an event.
Read the article4 February 2026 · 6 min read
How to choose a magician for your wedding
Most couples book wedding entertainment once in their lives, with no reference point for what a good booking looks like. Here is what actually matters.
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