PARTY MAGICAN

Hire a close up party magician for events and celebrations

If you're looking to sort entertainment for your next milestone birthday, wedding anniversary, leaving do or house warming, you can't go far wrong with an incredible close up magician.

I'll bring your event to life with unbelievable magic and mind reading presented in a relaxed, light hearted way that guests love to share with each other.

My magic is upbeat, sociable and conversational. Just imagine your guests squealing with delight - "HOW!? Just how did you do that?" or "Show that one to my friend!" are common exclamations I hear at every event.

Hey, after all that's what entertainment is, right? A chance to enjoy spending time with friends and family. And there's no better time for that than at a party!

Get in touch today to make sure boring work talk is banned, and instead fill your party with the moments and stories you'll be sharing for years to come.

"Ed is a great magician who ensures he tailors the experiences appropriately to his guests. He is super friendly and very talented. We had fantastic feedback from all the guests at the party"

"The first part of the party flew by. I was not the only one to comment, how on earth did he do that!?"

Ready to find out more?

Get in touch today for free expert advice about what would work best at your party.

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We had a fantastic evening on 2nd August for our first ever JB33 Ball. Ed had been recommended to us and exceeded our expectations. Ed wandered around the tables engaging with people, they were blown away from the magic. We were also looking for someone to compare the evening and although Ed hasn’t done much of this he happily took on the challenge, the evening flowed as it should. Would highly recommended and will definitely use Ed next year.
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Very entertaining and funny!
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I saw Ed at a TedX talk. He smashed it. He displayed all the tenets you associate with a public speaker and I really enjoyed his presentation about embracing chaos and responding to what happens when things don’t go to plan. And the magic trick at the end was maaaaad!
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Jim Kelly
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We recently had Ed perform at my father’s 80th birthday dinner, and it was absolutely amazing! He did a fantastic job connecting with guests of all ages, keeping everyone entertained with his incredible tricks and close-up magic. Moving from table to table, he had everyone in awe, from the kids to the grandparents. His charm, humor, and impressive skills made it a truly memorable experience. It was the perfect touch to a special day, and I can’t recommend him enough for any event! We will definitely be visiting him at one of his shows in Lichfield in the near future.
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Ed was very fun and catered to his audience very well. Had some great tricks and made us laugh 😁 thank you!
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This is our second time of using Ed to entertain at a birthday. A great evenings entertainment for an eighteenth birthday. A mix of family and friends, with ages ranging from 2 to 75. Ed easily and professionally managed to entertain everyone. Simple straightforward booking process. Will not hesitate to use Ed again in the future.
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Ed is MAGIC. Stunning performance
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I'm so glad I took the gamble and asked Ed to visit our group to perform his talent. It was Magic! This was a mid week, mid afternoon booking in a community hall. Not what you'd consider to be 'show biz'. He gave us a performance that amazed us all. His tricks covered mind reading, disappearing items, card guessing, predictions and more. He engaged with many members of our audience, which thrilled everyone. We were all amazed that even being up close, we couldn't work out how he did the tricks. I would hire him again.
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Excellent magician! Ed came to our family home on New Year's Eve for my brother in-laws birthday! Ed kept all ages entertained with his amazing magic show. Very professional but with a friendly manor. Highly recommend.
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Incredible reactions to my magic at a party.

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JB Foundation
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We had a fantastic evening on 2nd August for our first ever JB33 Ball. Ed had been recommended to us and exceeded our expectations. Ed wandered around the tables engaging with people, they were blown away from the magic. We were also looking for someone to compare the evening and although Ed hasn’t done much of this he happily took on the challenge, the evening flowed as it should. Would highly recommended and will definitely use Ed next year.
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Louise Almond
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Very entertaining and funny!
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Mohammad Sesay
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I saw Ed at a TedX talk. He smashed it. He displayed all the tenets you associate with a public speaker and I really enjoyed his presentation about embracing chaos and responding to what happens when things don’t go to plan. And the magic trick at the end was maaaaad!
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Jim Kelly
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We recently had Ed perform at my father’s 80th birthday dinner, and it was absolutely amazing! He did a fantastic job connecting with guests of all ages, keeping everyone entertained with his incredible tricks and close-up magic. Moving from table to table, he had everyone in awe, from the kids to the grandparents. His charm, humor, and impressive skills made it a truly memorable experience. It was the perfect touch to a special day, and I can’t recommend him enough for any event! We will definitely be visiting him at one of his shows in Lichfield in the near future.
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madeline tripp
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Ed was very fun and catered to his audience very well. Had some great tricks and made us laugh 😁 thank you!
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Chris Probert
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This is our second time of using Ed to entertain at a birthday. A great evenings entertainment for an eighteenth birthday. A mix of family and friends, with ages ranging from 2 to 75. Ed easily and professionally managed to entertain everyone. Simple straightforward booking process. Will not hesitate to use Ed again in the future.
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Judith Franklin
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Ed is MAGIC. Stunning performance
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inta parker
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I'm so glad I took the gamble and asked Ed to visit our group to perform his talent. It was Magic! This was a mid week, mid afternoon booking in a community hall. Not what you'd consider to be 'show biz'. He gave us a performance that amazed us all. His tricks covered mind reading, disappearing items, card guessing, predictions and more. He engaged with many members of our audience, which thrilled everyone. We were all amazed that even being up close, we couldn't work out how he did the tricks. I would hire him again.
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MrsBear03
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Excellent magician! Ed came to our family home on New Year's Eve for my brother in-laws birthday! Ed kept all ages entertained with his amazing magic show. Very professional but with a friendly manor. Highly recommend.

SPARK CONVERSATIONS AND IGNITE LAUGHTER

CLOSE UP MAGIC AND/OR GROUP PERFORMANCES

MEMBER OF THE MAGIC CIRCLE

AVAILABLE ACROSS THE UK & INTERNATIONALLY

CORPORATE EVENTS MAGICIAN FOR

ANNIVERSARY PARTIES

LEAVING DO'S

HOUSE WARMINGS

FAMILY CELEBRATIONS

BIRTHDAYS

PARTY MAGICIAN OPTIONS

CLOSE UP MAGIC

Whether it's performed in a mix and mingle style or at guests tables, close up magic is the best way to bring a party to life. People love to laugh, and that's really what I do with my magic! I bring out the best in people through with a lively, upbeat performance.

close up magician performing at a party
magician performing on stage at a party

GROUP PERFORMANCES

An alternative or addition to close up magic is a performance to the whole group. This is a great way to bring everyone together. This can also work well for smaller groups where I perform my parlour show either in a private dining room, or in the comfort of your home.

...or see the FAQs at the bottom of this page.

Three reasons to hire a party magician

Friends & Family

Through years of experience, I know how to bring any event to life. That's what a party is right? Treasured time laughing with friends and family!

Extra Special

These are the moments you'll look back on for the rest of your life. Don't just go for a drink, the same as last year. Let's make your party special!

Party to Remember!

People hire a party magician for the special occasions, milestone birthdays or big achievements! Let's make your event one to remember.

Ready to hire a close up magician?

Ready to find out why thousands before have trusted me as their party magician? Get in touch today and I'll send you more information about what I recommend for your event.

PARTY MAGICIAN REVIEWS

Thank you for making my dad's party an occasion to remember forever, it meant so much to all of the family. The performance was fantastic and my Dad is still talking about it! Thank you for being so friendly, accommodating and professional, it has been a pleasure to deal with you!

Kate Cree, Oswestry

The way you were able to entertain adults, children, individually or as one whole group was just brilliant, and we were all amazed that we couldn't figure it out. Everyone has said its a party they will talk about for years to come!

Phillipa Pope, Shrewsbury

Funny, captivating, affable and absolutely fantastic at mesmerising people with his skills. I was absolutely delighted with everything Ed did for our guests. I would highly recommend Ed to others.

Ian Gandley, Birmingham

Alice in Wonderland themed family party

Party Magician Case Study

Why should you hire a magician for your party?

Well, for me, the answer is simple! A professional close up magician knows not only how to perform incredible magic, but also how to interact with people and bring your event to life. At least that's how I perform.

Isn't that what a party is about? Having an amazing time with those closest to you.

Just imagine everyone laughing together, screaming, "no way!" and "do that again!" and ultimately having an unforgettable in each other's company.

That was the brief for this family party with an Alice in Wonderland theme - a surprisingly popular party theme, and one where magic fits in perfectly. Just think of The Mad Hatter's Tea Party, the Cheshire Cat that slowly disappears, and, of course, all those flying playing cards in the final scene.

And these quotes.

"I'm not strange, weird, off, nor crazy, my reality is just different from yours."

"Alice had begun to think that very few things indeed were really impossible."

Don't those remind you of ... well ... magic!

At this party, I performed mix and mingle close up magic to both the children and the adults, followed by a mini show performance to the whole group.

Afterwards, I received this photo (which is admittedly, not the best quality but gives you a flavour of the party), and this high praise from the client...

close up party magician performing at an Alice in Wonderland themed party

The way you were able to entertain adults, children, individually or as one whole group was just brilliant, and we were all amazed that we couldn’t figure it out. Everyone has said its a party they will talk about for years to come!

Phillipa Pope, Shrewsbury

A FEW PARTY MAGICIAN FAQs

YOUR INCREDIBLE EVENT IS
JUST A FEW STEPS AWAY

1. CONNECT

It's easy to get in touch with me, either:

email ↓

ed@edsumner.com

call ↓

07792 129 828

or fill in an enquiry form.

2. DISCUSS

During a short phone or video call, we'll talk about your event and your initial ideas. Don't worry, if you're not sure. I've helped to plan many events so I can advise on the best use of magic and other events entertainment.

3. AGREE

Once all the details are agreed, I'll send you a booking confirmation and ask you to make the first payment which confirms your date in my calendar. Then it's time to start looking forward to your big event.

4. ENJOY

I'll check in with you in the week before your event, and on the day of the event. All you need to do now is enjoy the magic, mind reading and conversational comedy.

GET IN TOUCH

I’m always excited to hear about your plans, and where you see magic fitting in with your event. Complete the form below and I’ll get back to you very soon.

"The performance was fantastic and is still being talked about! Thank you for being so friendly, accommodating and professional, it has been a pleasure to deal with you."