Party & Event Advice

Richard Symes performing close-up magic at a wedding at Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, London

Magician for Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, London

If you’re looking for a magician for your wedding or Christmas party at Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings in Clerkenwell, London, I’m Richard Symes, a close-up magician who has been performing at events at the venue since 2022.   I’ve been booked repeatedly for Christmas parties and entertained guests at a wedding after being recommended by […]

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Guests watching closely at a black tie event of an illusion unfolding as a close up magician perfoms at a christmas party

What Christmas party entertainment gets everyone talking?

If you’re organising a Christmas party, you probably want your guests to have a great time. But if you’re responsible for booking the entertainment, there is often another question in the back of your mind:   “Will people actually enjoy this?”   And perhaps more importantly:   “Will they still be talking about it afterwards?”

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How much does it cost to hire a close-up magician for a party?

The cost of hiring a close-up magician for a party is usually provided on a quote-by-quote basis. Guest numbers, location and the requirements of the event can all affect the fee.   There isn’t one price that applies to every party. A small weekday birthday celebration in one location can have very different requirements from

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