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CARD MAGIC THAT BLOWS MINDS UP CLOSE

Card magic is one of the most powerful forms of entertainment you can bring to an event - and when Slightly Unusual perform it, things get wild. Imagine impossible moments happening inches from your guests’ faces. Cards change, vanish, appear in impossible places, and somehow end up inside pockets, wallets, fruit… and occasionally on someone’s forehead (don’t worry, they’ll laugh).

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This isn’t “pick a card” the way you remember it. This is high-energy, fast-paced, interactive comedy magic that gets your guests buzzing, filming, laughing and dragging their friends over to watch.

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Want reactions your guests will talk about for years? Card magic delivers them.


Check availability now - our event dates always fill quickly.

Close up magician performing at a walkaround event for three audience members
Magician performing for an amazed female guest sat down at an event
Magician performing a close up magic card trick for a woman at a drinks reception

WHY CARD MAGIC WORKS SO WELL

Card tricks are fast, visual, and instantly engaging. They break the ice, get people laughing, and work anywhere - cocktail hour, tables, receptions or networking events.

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  • Portable & flexible - no setup needed; the magician moves where the guests are.

  • Highly interactive - spectators sign cards, make choices, and witness miracles inches away.

  • Comedy-driven - perfect for creating upbeat, social energy.

  • Universal appeal - every age and background instantly understands card magic.

REACTIONS YOU CAN EXPECT

Card magic creates the kind of reactions that get talked about long after the event:

  • Big laughs

  • Shocked expressions and “how did you do that?” moments

  • Guests calling others over to watch

  • Tables buzzing with energy

  • Shared memories captured on photos and phones

WHY CARD MAGIC IS PERFECT FOR YOUR EVENT

Weddings

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  • Breaks the ice between guests who don’t know each other

  • Fills natural downtime like photos or room resets

  • Gets everyone laughing together - which helps the whole day flow

  • Lovely opportunities to involve the couple in personalised routines

  • Creates immediate shared memories (and brilliant photos)​

Corporate Events

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  • Professional, slick entertainment suitable for all audiences

  • Perfect for networking receptions, awards dinners and hospitality suites

  • Gets people talking and mixing naturally

  • Reflects well on the organiser - card magic feels modern and impressive

  • No disruption to the event flow; we fit around the schedule seamlessly

Private Parties

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  • Instantly energises the room

  • Works perfectly in living rooms, gardens, function rooms or bars

  • No stage, no setup — just pure entertainment on the move

  • Turns small groups of friends into howling, clapping, gasping audiences

  • Leaves people saying, “You HAVE to see what just happened!”

HIRE A CLOSE-UP MAGICIAN

Hiring a close up magician for your event has never been easier. From Birmingham to Sheffield or Coventry to Chester, our team is on standby to deliver an exceptional magic show that puts the WOW factor into any event you’re hosting. Dedicated to providing unparalleled entertainment that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Contact us today to bring the close up magic to your next event.

If you're interested in booking Slightly Unusual for close up then just fill in the form below.

WHAT OUR CARD MAGIC INCLUDES

A blend of the most popular card-based styles:

Visual sleight-of-hand
Pick-a-card routines
Prediction effects
Signed card routines
Impossible reveals

All delivered with Slightly Unusual’s trademark comedy and personality.

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