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Close-Up Magic For Weddings · London & The South East

Every Wedding Needs One Dodgy Geezer. Meet Magic-Al.

Slick sleight-of-hand, jaw-on-the-floor card magic and just enough light-fingered banter to turn your drinks reception into the bit everyone's still talking about at 2am. Cheeky. Crafty. Ridiculously good with a deck of cards.

  • ★★★★★ 4.9/5 from 210+ weddings
  • ✅ Fully insured
  • ✅ DBS checked (he's reformed, mostly)
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★★★★★ "Had my watch off me before I even sat down." — Placeholder Groom

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Watch Al Nick A Watch, Read A Mind, And Ruin A Best Man's Card Trick Forever

One minute of Al in action tells you more than this whole page. Have a watch.

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12 YrsOn The Circuit
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The Plan

How It Works

No stage, no smoke machine, no faff. Just book him in and let him loose.

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Have A Chat

Drop your details below and Al (or his very organised diary) will be in touch within 24 hours to talk timings, guest numbers and your big day.

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Al Works The Room

Drinks reception, wedding breakfast or evening do — he moves table to table (or guest to guest) with close-up magic that happens right in their hands.

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Everyone's Still Talking About It

Phones full of videos, the best man's got new material, and your nan's telling everyone she met a wrong'un. Job done.

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Who Is This Geezer?

Meet Al

Alright. I'm Al — some people call me Magic-Al, some people call me "oi, where's my watch gone." Either works.

I've been doing close-up magic at weddings for over a decade — cards, coins, rings, the lot — and in that time I've picked more pockets, blown more minds, and dodged more mothers-in-law than any man rightly should.

I'm not a bloke in a top hat shouting "abracadabra" from a stage you can't see properly. I'm the fella leaning on the bar with your nan, showing her a trick that'll have her convinced I'm the devil himself — then five minutes later I've got the groom's watch and nobody's noticed a thing.

Book me and you get a proper geezer at your wedding: someone who works a room like he's known your guests for years, does magic that actually holds up under close inspection, and leaves everyone's phones full of videos and their pockets (temporarily) a bit lighter.

Everything comes back. Eventually. Probably.

— Al

12+ Years Experience 500+ Weddings Fully Insured DBS Checked

What You Get

Pick Your Poison

Every wedding's different, so every quote is too — here's the shape of what's on offer.

The Reception Special

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60–90 minutes of table-hopping card, coin & mind-reading magic while your guests mingle over drinks. Perfect for filling the gap between ceremony and wedding breakfast.

  • Roaming close-up magic
  • Photo & video moments guests won't stop sharing
  • Tailored to your guest list & timings
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The Evening Wander

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After the first dance, mingling magic for evening guests who missed the day do — keeps everyone entertained while the DJ sets up.

  • Late-arrival guests covered
  • Bar & dancefloor-adjacent magic
  • Great for blending day & evening crowds
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Don't Take Our Word For It

210+ Weddings. 210+ Reasons To Book Him.

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"He had my father-in-law's watch off him within about four minutes of meeting him. Everyone was crying with laughter. Best decision we made for the whole day."
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Emily & James
The Old Barn, Surrey · June 2025
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★★★★★
"We were worried close-up magic would feel a bit naff but he was brilliant — proper funny, kept it moving, and our older guests loved him just as much as the young ones."
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Sarah & Tom
Riverside Manor, Kent · September 2025
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★★★★★
"Genuinely one of the best hires of the whole wedding. He worked the entire drinks reception and nobody wanted him to stop. Booked him purely off a mate's recommendation and he did not disappoint."
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Priya & Ravi
Hartswood Hall, Essex · May 2025
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★★★★★
"My nan is still talking about him six months later. She's convinced he's 'a wrong'un' in the nicest possible way. Ten out of ten, would absolutely have him back."
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Chloe & Liam
The Vineyard, West Sussex · August 2025
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★★★★★
"Booked him for the evening do as our guests arrived and it was the perfect ice-breaker. Professional, on time, brilliant with a mixed crowd of ages."
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Amy & Michael
Thistledown House, Hertfordshire · July 2025
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★★★★★
"Sharp, quick, and genuinely mind-bending close-up. He got my ring off my finger and back on without me clocking it once. Still don't know how."
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Holly & Ben
Meadowcroft Estate, London · October 2025
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From The Last 500 Weddings

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Fair Questions

Before You Ask, Al's Already Answered

How much does it cost?

Depends on your date, guest numbers, and how long you want Al causing trouble for. Fill in the form below and you'll get a proper quote back within 24 hours — no hidden fees, no nonsense.

Is anything actually going to go missing?

No chance. It's all sleight of hand and showmanship — everything's given back with a wink, usually before the trick's even finished. Your guests' valuables (and dignity) are completely safe. The dignity bit's not guaranteed.

What kind of magic does he do?

Cards, coins, rings, mentalism, and the odd bit of memory-reading that'll properly spook your nan. All up close, all happening in your guests' own hands — no big stage, no smoke machine, no rabbits.

How far will he travel?

Based in London, and happily travels across the South East. Give him your postcode and he'll tell you straight away if it's a yes (it's almost always a yes).

How far in advance should we book?

Popular Saturdays go quickly — most couples lock Al in 6–12 months out. If your date's closer than that, ask anyway. You might get lucky.

Is he insured and DBS checked?

Fully insured, DBS checked, and generally on his best behaviour when there's a vicar in the room.

What if some of our guests just don't like magic?

Never met one yet. Give him five minutes and even your most "I don't really get magic" uncle will be checking his own pockets.

Get Al At Your Wedding

Fancy Having Him?

Tell him a bit about your day below. No pushy sales calls, no obligation — just a proper chat about your wedding and an honest quote.

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