The office Christmas party is the one night of the year when nobody wants to talk about work — and a magician circulating the room solves that problem better than almost anything else you could book. Close-up magic gives people something to talk about with colleagues they’ve never spoken to before, works around any seating plan, and doesn’t need a stage, mic, or slot in the evening’s schedule.
What a Christmas party magician actually does
Table-side and mingling magic — cards, coins, small objects — performed for small groups as they’re standing with a drink in hand. No set show, no audience participation nobody asked for. It fits around canapés, between courses, or across a drinks reception, and works in a corporate venue, a private house, or a pub function room equally well.
Corporate Christmas parties
For office parties, magic performed close-up does something a DJ or a photo booth can’t: it gets people from different teams actually interacting. It’s also genuinely low-risk from an event-planning point of view — no AV setup, no soundcheck, no space requirements beyond “a room with people standing in it.”
Private and family Christmas gatherings
The same close-up approach works just as well for a family Christmas, a milestone birthday falling in December, or a smaller private party — scaled to the room, not performed at people but with them.
About Brendan Patricks
Brendan is a professional magician and member of The Magic Circle, as well as a working actor — credits include Rivals and Downton Abbey. Corporate and private clients across London have booked him for Christmas parties, weddings, and company events.
Availability and booking
December is the busiest month of the year for event magic, and dates get booked up well in advance. Get in touch now to check availability and lock in a date before the calendar fills.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Christmas party magician cost in London?
Pricing depends on event length and location, typically in the £550–£1,000 range as with other close-up magic bookings. Get in touch with your date and venue for an exact quote.
How far in advance should I book a Christmas magician?
December is the busiest month of the year for event magic, so booking 6–8 weeks ahead is recommended, as popular dates in mid-to-late December can fill up even earlier.
Does the magic work for large office parties?
Yes. Close-up magic performed table-side or while mingling works well for groups of any size, since it is performed for small clusters of people at a time rather than as a single stage show.
Can it be combined with a sit-down meal or awards segment?
Yes. It fits naturally around a drinks reception, between courses, or before a more formal part of the evening, with no setup or AV requirements.