Slightly Unusual perform at over 3000 events a year. 70% of these bookings are for close up magic. It’s safe to say we perform for a lot of people and know more about the entertainment industry than most people do. If you don’t know what close up magic is allow us to explain. Basically it’s magic that is performed close up, right in front of people’s eyes and in their hands. Close up magic is perfect for corporate events, weddings and private parties. It really gives people t

Rowton Castle is a beautiful Wedding Venue located in Shropshire. We perform at this venue on a very regular basis. Well-known for its popularity with those seeking castle weddings, Rowton Castle sits near the market town of Shrewsbury, in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. For those who enjoy the finer things in life, this stunning hotel also boasts a mouthwatering array of superb dishes at the Cedar Restaurant, located within the grounds of Rowton Castle. Within easy

We have performed at Dunchurch Park Hotel & Golf Club many times. It is one of the most popular Wedding Venues in Warwickshire. Located in the picturesque village of Dunchurch in the centre of the Midlands, this hotel offers comfortable accommodation with 89 en-suite rooms and free on-site parking. There is a variety of sporting and leisure facilities including a tennis court and fitness centre. Guests at the Dunchurch Park can relax with a few drinks on one of the hotel’s t

You are probably thinking this is a very strange blog for a professional magician to write. Why would a magician not want you to book them for an event where magic is know to work really well? If you carry on reason I promise that all will become clear. Magic has become very popular at Weddings, especially close up magic. Having a magician mingle between your wedding guests performing intimate miracles really adds the WOW Factor as well as creating conversations and bringing

As well as being a magician and an illusionist I also offer a package to my clients called 'Become An Illusionist Team Building Sessions'. The concept is simple - delegates are divided into teams and each team is assigned a different Grand Illusion. As a team they have to learn every aspect of the illusion. They have to plan the presentation of the illusion and assign roles within the team. They have to work out the staging, lighting and music. Finally each team performs

8 Innovative Ideas for Successful Team Building Events Organising a “team building event” is a big responsibility. On behalf of Slightly Unusual I run dozens of team building events each year. Our 'Become An Illusionist' Team Building sessions are very popular. One of the key things we try to do is make every event we run memorable. Memorable not just for the delegates but for everybody involved in the day. You want the session to be fun and yet at the same time challengi

I have performed at weddings for over 15 Years. I have been to more weddings in the last six months than most people will go to in a lifetime. I also know the industry very well and I know a lot of wedding suppliers. Most wedding suppliers are awesome. They are ethical and will bend over backwards to help their clients. However there are some wedding suppliers that are exactly the opposite. All they want is your money and will do whatever it takes to get it. Ask any decent we

I frequently get asked what is the difference between a good magician and a great magician. What will cause a client to rave about a performance instead of just saying it’s okay. Having thought long and hard about this I think I have the answer. It’s not about the quality of the tricks or the image of the magician. It’s not about their marketing or social media. It’s simply about the art of communication and more importantly the ability to listen. In life and in business list

I have been a professional magician for 25 Years. I have performed all over the world in front of thousands of audiences. I have performed for audiences that have clapped politely. I have performed for audiences that have screamed and shouted. I have performed for audiences that have literally run away scared. I have even performed for one person that thought I was a devil worshiper! However I have never had an audience tell me that I was crap. I know what you are thinkin

My name is Craig Petty and I am a magician. I have been a professional magician for over 20 years and I specialise in close up magic. I run a company called Slightly Unusual that supplies close up magicians to weddings and corporate events all over the UK. Over the last 20 years I have performed at thousands of events and supplied magicians to tens of thousands of events. Over the course of the last 20 years there is one question I hear time and time again. This question