About this session
Close-Up Magician is an in-person entertainment service for parties and receptions that want a magician moving between guests, performing tricks right in front of them, booked for two hours or a half day.
Close-up magic gets people talking and works well at receptions, dinners and networking events, with a stage show for the whole room if you'd like.
Guests leave amazed and with plenty to talk about. The final price depends on your headcount, venue and timings, and we confirm it before you book.
What your people take away
- Watch close-up magic performed right in front of you
- Break the ice with something to talk about
- Enjoy magic between courses or conversations
- Join in as a volunteer, if you'd like
- Watch a stage show for the whole room
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What each length covers
2 hours
Close-up magic among your guestsA professional magician moves between guests, performing close-up magic at tables and in small groups. It breaks the ice and gets people talking.
- Plan the performance
- Perform close-up magic among guests
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Plan the performance and Perform close-up magic among guests.
Half day
Close-up magic and a stage showAdds longer close-up sets through the evening and a stage show for the whole room. Ideal for parties, dinners and award nights.
- Plan the performance
- Perform close-up magic among guests
- Perform through the evening
- Add a stage show
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Plan the performance
Every length- Fit the magic to your eventWe match the magician and style of performance to your guests and timings.
- Plan where to performThe magician plans a route between tables and groups so everyone sees some magic.
Perform close-up magic among guests
Every length- Mingle with small groupsThe magician performs short sets for small groups, right in front of them.
- Keep it comfortableGuests can watch or volunteer, and no one is put on the spot.
Perform through the evening
Half day only- Return between coursesThe magician returns to tables between courses or sessions so guests see new tricks.
- Reach every groupLonger sets mean every table and group gets its own close-up performance.
Add a stage show
Half day only- Entertain the whole roomA short stage show brings everyone together, with willing guests invited to help.
- Time it around your programThe show fits around dinner, speeches or awards so the event flows.
Tools and materials
- Performance plan
- Room and table route plan
- Stage show setup
- Run of show timings
- Microphone and sound for stage shows
Who it’s for
- Receptions and dinners
- Christmas and summer parties
- Client events and networking evenings
- Conferences and award nights
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Close-Up Magician
How long is Close-Up Magician?
Close-Up Magician runs as 2 hours or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 2-hour session covers Plan the performance and Perform close-up magic among guests. A half-day session adds Perform through the evening and Add a stage show.
Can Close-Up Magician be delivered online or in person?
It is delivered in person, at your site, in any country.
How do we book Close-Up Magician?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Close-Up Magician to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later. Need it sooner? Email hello@workbliss.ai and we’ll see what we can do.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.