Close Up Chris

Rugeley

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Chris's Close-Up Magic offers unmatched wedding entertainment with a blend of comedy and sleight of hand, ensuring your guests have an unforgettable time filled with laughter and amazement.

Hey there, future bride! Looking to make your wedding an event that everyone will talk about for years (in a good way)? Welcome to Chris's Close-Up Magic.

1. **Memorable Entertainment:** Your wedding is already special, but with a touch of my magic, it becomes unforgettable. Think of it as the secret ingredient that makes a good dish great.

2. **Personalised Experience:** I tailor my performance to suit your crowd, ensuring that every trick feels unique to your special day. No cookie-cutter routines here—each event gets its own flair.

3. **Stress-Free Planning:** Weddings can be a logistical nightmare. Let me handle the entertainment so you can focus on what really matters—like surviving the best man’s speech.

4. **Engaging Atmosphere:** Your guests will talk about my show long after the last dance. I create an atmosphere where laughter and amazement are the stars of the evening.

5. **Professionalism Meets Fun:** Yes, I’m a magician, but I also run a tight ship. You can count on me to be punctual, prepared, and ready to wow your guests without pulling any disappearing acts.

6. **Genuine Connection:** The best magic isn't just about tricks—it’s about making your guests feel engaged and entertained. I aim to connect with each person in the room and leave a lasting impression.

So, if you're ready to add a bit of magic to your special day (minus the cheesy clichés), let's chat. Trust me, your wedding will thank you for it.

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650 - 1595
UK's No. 1 Magician: You're in safe hands with the UK's top-ranked magician. Expect jaw-dropping performances that ensure your wedding is better than your sister's! Industry Expert: A wedding magician for over 25 years, Close-Up Chris has been to more weddings than you've had hot dinners. His experience ensures a smooth, entertaining cocktail hour and evening reception, leaving your guests thoroughly impressed. Triple Threat: Meet the industry's triple threat: comedy, pickpocketing, and sleight of hand—all in a 6-foot-6 package! Close-Up Chris isn’t just a magician; he’s the secret ingredient to making your wedding unforgettable, even for your in-laws. The Best Ice-Breaker The ultimate ice-breaker for weddings: magic that packs a punch. It's not just OMG & WTF moments; it'll break the ice quicker than Nanna doing the floss. Unique Packages: Chris's Close-Up Corner is a one-of-a-kind experience, featuring his amazing Reaction Cam. Capture those priceless moments and create long-lasting memories of your special day. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed: I'm dedicated to providing the very best wedding entertainment. If you're not happy, I'll eat my hat and rabbit. Satisfaction guaranteed, or it's on me!

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Top Wedding Tips

Ditch the round tables for the evening reception. They encourage... sitting, not mingling. Create activities that get guests out of their seats to foster a lively atmosphere.

Set up interactive fun stations at your reception. Whether it's a photo booth, DIY cocktail bar, or game area, these stations keep guests occupied and engaged, ensuring everyone has a blast

Make sure your wedding photographer sticks close to the magician. Trust me, the best reaction photos come from when guests are caught in moments of genuine surprise and amazement.

Videos

Mill Barns Wedding Magician

Check out the Reaction Cam for a recent wedding at Shropshire's The Mill Barns.

The Close-Up Corner

Do you want something different? Consider the Close-Up Corner full set-up for your evening reception.

Evening Reception Wedding Magician

The lull after the wedding breakfast—what will you do? How about some amazing close-up magic to keep your day guests going and help get your evening guests up to speed?

Pickpocket at Wedding

Seeking unique wedding entertainment? Introducing your wedding magician slash pickpocket - where personal belongings are in jeopardy!

Full Day Wedding Magician Package

If you're looking for entertainment for key moments of your wedding day, consider my Showman package. It consists of amazing close-up magic during your drinks reception and straight after the wedding breakfast, leading into your evening reception. Perfect for large weddings and those looking for the X-factor.

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UKbride Approved Supplier
UKbride Approved Supplier
Currently ranked Number One UK magician on FreeIndex.
Currently ranked Number One UK magician on FreeIndex.

Close Up Chris Reviews

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Malcolm Minns
Worth Every Penny!
We have hired Close-Up Chris Magician on two occasions. Firstly for a 60th birthday party and more recently at our wedding. He entertained our guests from afternoon until sunset with jaw-dropping magic tricks. He has a great sense of humour and a charismatic personality. Our friends were talking about him for weeks after the event. Honestly - worth every penny!
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Lauren Ross
Funny & Entertaining
We wanted something different for our wedding reception and to keep guests entertained and also mingle whilst we went off for photos. Chris did just that, he was funny, entertaining and bought different groups of people to see his show and everyone was so impressed, he is still the talk of the wedding with guests wondering how he did some of the tricks, we would 100% hire Chis again for another event. If you want something fun and different during your event i would highly recommend.
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Emma Old
Highly Recommended
Chris was amazing. First of all a great guy, lovely personality. The tricks were incredible! Everyone’s first comments after have been how good the magician was. I could just hear laughters and Applause coming from Chris’ direction the whole time he was there. Easy to book and loved having him at the wedding. Would highly recommend!
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Kate & Mike
Blown Away
We are so glad we hired Chris for our wedding day! He provided the perfect entertainment for every single one of our guests, whether they were 4 or 84! It was so lovely to see our friends and family laughing so hard, and they were all completely blown away, talking about his tricks for days after!
It was a fantastic way to welcome our evening guests and also made sure there was no lul for our guests before our band started for the evening.
He was also so supportive when we made the decision to postpone our wedding because of the pandemic, and I would absolutely not hesitate to recommend him.
Thank you so much, Chris!
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Stephanie Watts
Incredible
Chris was incredible at our wedding drinks reception. If you are in two minds about having a magician like we were, just do it. You will not regret it. Our guests loved him. He was very funny, he definitely knew how to play to the audience he had at the time around the table. So many of our guests commented on how amazing he was and it got different groups of our guests laughing and talking together. Thank you Chris for everything.

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23 Anson Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2BA

Close Up Chris

  • 23 Anson Street
  • Rugeley
  • Staffordshire
  • WS15 2BA
  • United Kingdom

Meet the Key Person

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Chris Peskett

Meet Chris Well, hello there! It's me, Chris—your go-to guy for making your wedding unforgettable. Sure, this gig pays the bills, but my passion for making people laugh, have fun, and create memory-making moments truly drives me. I've been performing magic since I was ten, and let’s say I've gotten pretty good at it over the years. Whether it's a crowd of your fun-loving friends or your critical in-laws, I adapt to any audience. Except for kids—I hate kids. But I'm guessing you do too, so we'll get on famously! All jokes aside, the best compliment I ever received was, "The best thing about you as a magician is you just GET IT." You see, it's not just about pulling off magic tricks; it's about how you make your guests feel. That's the real magic, and it's something most magicians overlook. So, if you want your wedding to be an event full of laughter and unforgettable moments, I'm your guy.