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

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

Close Up Magic is a great way to really bring the WOW factor to any event. You can have a close up magician mix and mingle as guests arrive doing meet and greet style magic. You could have a close up magician perform table magic moving from table to table entertaining guests while they eat (a little like a mini cabaret show). You can even have a magician mingle with your guests after the meal, which is a great way to bring groups of people together. It makes a great conver

My name is Craig and I am a professional magician and as such I am hyper aware that magicians are viewed as geeky at best and downright disturbing at the other end of the spectrum. I know this is a controversial statement and something that a lot of my fellow magicians will disagree with but it is true. Think about how magicians are portrayed on film and television. Outside of large Hollywood Blockbusters like The Prestige, magicians are portrayed as being very strange. Think

So you are getting married, congratulations! I imagine you want your wedding to be spectacular. After all there is a good chance you only get married once. Most brides want their guests to leave thinking their wedding was the best wedding ever. This blog is all about the things you need to avoid when planning your wedding if you want it to be spectacular. Many blogs will talk about what you should do however it’s equally important to understand what you should avoid. I promis

Let’s be honest your wedding day is something you have been planning for a long time. You want everything to be perfect. You have organised the venue, the catering and even the dress. However now is the time to organise the entertainment. The big question is what do you do? The first piece of advice I would give you to is make sure you think long and hard about the entertainment. In a recent edition Bridal Magazine conducted a survey amongst 5000 brides. 78% percent of

Have you thought about the entertainment for your wedding? Specifically have you thought about a magician? These days more and more brides are booking magicians for their wedding. In fact Bridal Magazine recently conducted a survey of over 5000 brides from 2016. 78% of brides said looking back at their wedding they wish they had spent more money on the entertainment. CLICK HERE to see what we can offer for your wedding! This statistic is very interesting and the reason f

A person’s wedding day is often the most important day in their lives. Every last little detail is often planned to absolute tee, from the flavour of the crisps to the colour of the flowers; everything must be perfect. All of these aspects are an integral part of finalising your big day, but many weddings can fall short of perfection due to bland and tedious entertainment. CLICK HERE to see what packages we offer for your wedding. However, close up magic offers excitement, h