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Professional Icebreaker specialising in creating conversation and breaking the ice between family, friends, customers, clients and guests meeting for the first time
“Celebrate good times… come on!” and book captivating, lively and engaging magic for the occasion. With packages for drinks parties, sit down dinners and shows for small gatherings; I’ve got something for your next birthday bash, awesome anniversary or family get together. Not to mention we’re just over 3 months from your Christmas party needs.
What a joy it was to work with my mate Marcos at what was a beautiful wedding at
It was no easy task chasing me around throughout the day filming interactions with guests and gathering amazing reactions on film, but Marcos did a stellar job as my videographer as we create a brand new showreel for 2025.
Thank you to Jasmine and Nick for allowing me to bring along my videographer to capture some incredible shots performing to your guests… you’ll be the first to see the new showreel once it’s completed.
It’s been a whole decade since I last performed magic at Reading Pride and it’s a joy to be back today entertaining once again.
Photos below of the previous years 2012-14.
If you’re about, come see me perfectly placed next to the Rugby teams. 😅
I too am excited to be part of the line up accompanied by these talented individuals on 22nd November at the stunning The Vineyard Hotel in Stockcross, Newbury.
Great to have received these wonderful words from Phoebe who invited me to perform at what was a very wonderful and successful evening of entertainment for St Andrews School Spring Ball.
It was a joy to work with such an organised organiser and I hope the opportunity arises for future events.
Thank you Phoebe!
“Is this your card!?”
“I’m not sure why magicians do this, but we give out cards, lose them and then find them again - that’s literally the premise of my career!” 😅😅
Here’s an unseen photo of me performing at Max and Sophie’s wedding 💒 from last year in Lewes.
We had wonderful weather hence the sunglasses 🕶️ which made the beginning of the day with champagne 🍾 on the lawn and magic ✨ a treat to perform in.
Great reactions were had all round before moving inside their marquee for even more magic to follow.
I recently received an enquiry for my -breaking for a couple that will be trying the knot at The De Vere Tortworth Court in Glouchester.
This magical setting is a wonderful place to host a wedding and other private , and reminded me of the time I had the pleasure of entertaining in its grounds for Nathan & Xenia’s wedding day a few years back.
With its Victorian and floor to ceiling windows; there’s plenty of spaces to choose from such as The Westminster Suite for larger guest lists, the Victoria Suite for more intimate , or The Orangery conservatory built in 1874 and sets the stage with its glass ceiling for us to all marvel.
Not to mention the day is carried out by an amazing team that pushes the envelope on service, expertise and professionalism.
The De Vere Tortworth Court is a beautiful place for a beautiful day or just an amazing place to stay.
If you would like to find out more about what I do at weddings, please DM me today tor receive more details along with my wedding entertainment brochure.
Had this great reaction pop up on my time line today and remembered how much I enjoyed entertaining at this 40th Birthday in London.
It's awkward when I win the prize on the raffle at an event I am attending as a performer, as people assume I've done some sleight of hand to force my name to be the winner!
Although The Grove is one of my favourite venues to work at and I am not in any way using my magic powers to be their chosen winner for their awesome competition even though I'd like to!
Apply below to be in with the chance of winning this stay for two worth over £650.
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Well that was awesome few days attending Andrew and Pete’s conference for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
With a jazzy shirt pre-party with lots of networking opportunities, an epic conference with amazing speakers, workshops and presentations I got to see long awaited Daniel Priestly, Geoff Ramm and Dani Wallace take to the stage along with Davina McCall kicking off the day with a Q&A.
I met some awesome people throughout the entire event making some truly long connections for work and social.
Looking forward to implementing what I have learnt from the experts to further develop my business for you all to enjoy.
I definitely will be planning another trip to Newcastle as I’ll be attending next years epic event as well.
Anyway, heading back on the train London-bound to the Excel exhibition space where I’ll be working with Hard Rock on their stand before entertaining at the hosted buyers after-party this evening in a cool venue which I’ll be shouting about later - can’t wait to share it with you!
Happy Pride Month 🏳️🌈 to all my clients, colleagues, friends and family.
Today I finish my last day teaching at The Royal Grammar School in Guildford, where I have taught over 80 students the art of magic.
I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching these magic lessons and have learnt tonnes myself! Each class has been slightly different but the boys' attitude to learn and listen has been the same - the students have been very welcoming, polite and respectable throughout!
I hope that the lessons have inspired students with creativity, and perhaps some might've even got bitten by the 'magic bug' to proceed with it as a great hobby here on out...
Thank you RGS it's been a blast!
I look forward to working with you in the future when the opportunity makes it's appearance once again! :)
Looking forward to showcasing my wedding services at the luxury wedding fair this Sunday 12th May at the stunning De Vere Horsley Towers where you can find everything needed for your ‘big day’.
This is a venue which has been on my list to visit (and work at) for sometime, so cannot wait!
The show is from 11am - 3pm with fashion shows at 12.30pm and 2pm.
For more details please visit: www.wedexuk.co.uk
Here's a lovely testimonial I received from Anna who recently booked my magic for her Mum's special 80th Birthday celebration at hotel in Wokingham.
Knowing that the birthday girl loves Elvis Presley, I made sure to perform a special trick which featured the legendary singer, which went down very well if I am allowed to say so myself - ''Thank ya very much!''
Personalising the experience where I can creates an unforgettable memory for everyone to share.
“Mice to meet you too!”
It’s an absolutely pleasure to be working on behalf of Hard Rock Hotels on their stand at the MEET GERMANY exhibition as we shout about their brand new hotel opening up in Hamburg.
Throughout the day I will be providing micebreaking 🔨 🧊 ✨ magic for all the delegates to enjoy…
And I predict that they will be choosing Jimi Hendrix as their chosen famous person from a list of 100 (hence the photo below).
The setting for todays event is held back at the
Hotel Telegraaf, which is a treat to perform in as well.
Looking forward to a full day of magic and meetings.
I find myself performing my ice breaking magic for guests of AmexGBT in this 1916 building, that once used to be a Telegraph office and is now a luxurious hotel.
It was a real treat to perform in their candle lit bar lounge where I was working on behalf of Hard Rock Hotels ahead of the Meet Germany Exhibition tomorrow.
Tonight’s setlist saw me perform some captivating card tricks leaving the guests with souvenirs to keep and capture the magic, along with routines where I performed with borrowed items such as wedding rings, before predicting that everyone will choose Jimi Hendrix out of a list of 100 famous people (hence the photo).
Looking forward to a full day of magic and meetings.
Unseen photos captured me entertaining this gorgeous bride and groom at their table at the beautiful
More photos to come showing off this beautiful setting to tie the knot and celebrate.
Wow, what a testimonial I’ve received from BMW!
Thank you Stuart for booking my icebreaking services for your event last year, it was awesome to work with you!
Every Easter I reminisce of the time I was invited to perform at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat in Oman back in 2018.
My role as ‘Resort Magician’ was to entertain the hotels guests around the pool areas and on the beach twice a day followed by two shows back to back in the evening lasting 45 minutes.
I’ve added some photos to show how awesome and lucky I was to have such a backdrop and opportunity to work as well as stay at this amazing place.
I was also eager to see more of the country and befriended a taxi driver who later became our private tour guide taking us around Muscat to some amazing places.
Thank you to Paul Anthony for recommending me for this opportunity.
Well I had the most splendid time entertaining at a very special 80th Birthday celebration last Saturday at Cantley House Hotel in their beautiful Briar Barn.
I entertained in between the meal and received a fabulous reception on each table I performed at. The head table where the birthday girl was sitting were brilliant spectators and I thoroughly enjoyed performing throughout.
It was great to work with Diane once again and and the team at Cantley House Hotel in Wokingham where I haven’t been for sometime. If you don’t know, Cantley House is beautiful place to hold a special occasion just like this one, or tie the knot and throw a wedding party here.
On getting my bag (of tricks) and walking out of the room I received a lovely send off with a round of applause which I captured below.
It’s these occasions filled with lovely people that make my job an absolute pleasure to do.
Thank you to Anna & Simon for booking me for this special 80th Birthday.
A few weeks back I had the pleasure of meeting Meryl Praill and her team at The Newbury Soup Kitchen The Newbury Soup Kitchen to find out more about what her charity does (and it does a lot) and where I could fit into their annual fundraiser happening later this year.
With a passionate and hardworking team at the helm of The Newbury Soup Kitchen, this multitasking charity supports people that are vulnerable housed and people that are homeless in the streets of Newbury and the West Berkshire area.
With their current kitchen they were busy preparing meals to take out to the Salvation Army hall for that evening where they would feed 50+ people – providing hot meals three times a week is just a one part of what they do along with support, love, advice, giving warm clothes, tents, sleeping bags, someone to chat to or listen, and a place of comfort with like-minded people.
During our meeting I had the pleasure of demonstrating what kind of magic I perform and with that I received the go ahead to provide the entertainment for their annual fundraiser which I am so delighted to be a part of.
I could see how hardworking and passionate Meryl and her team are at The Newbury Soup Kitchen providing support for people less fortunate, and I thoroughly look forward to working with them to raise funds so they can continue their amazing work!
For more information about Newbury Soup Kitchen:
https://newburysoupkitchen.org.uk/
Supporting the West Berkshire homeless and Newbury rough sleepers, lonely and vulnerable adults. Our Newbury homeless charity service is more than food and drink. Clients socialise, receive support and guidance. The Newbury Soup Kitchen at the Salvation Army is open every Thursday between 6.00pm and...
The photo below encapsulates the magic of my favourite ever visit to The Magic Circle for International Women’s Day 2021, when I had the privilege to invite my dear friends and incredible women; Val Stoner and Dianne Pegler as my guests to witness the show that evening.
With an all-female cast of magicians to entertain us, we were treated to an incredible line up of magic, mischief, comedy, illusion and theatre. I remember distinctly and reminisce often of Val and Dianne giggling in the stalls as they marveled at one of the comedy acts.
I often think how lucky I am to of met these two wonderful women. To be part of Dianne’s courageous journey which she travels at the moment, overcoming roadblocks and continuously pushing on and progressing further in a world that isn’t familiar is truly awe inspiring.
The love and continuous support I receive from these women is real magic and I am so thankful.
Although Val passed away in 2020, I still receive her support through a stone she gave me as a gift a few years back. This stone is powerful. I used it a lot when I was backpacking last year, using it when I felt out of my comfort zone. Any time I thought I couldn’t do something I held the stone and thought of Val. Thought about her bravery and the work she did tirelessly throughout her life, and what she’d do at a time like this… The answer is that she would do it, which made me do it!
Val is a force of nature. It’s her excitement, conversation and company that I miss greatly.
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Well I had the most splendid time entertaining at a very special 80th Birthday celebration last Saturday at Cantley House Hotel in their beautiful Briar Barn. I entertained in between the meal and received a fabulous reception on each table I performed at. The head table where the birthday girl was sitting were brilliant spectators and I thoroughly enjoyed performing throughout. It was great to work with Diane once again and and the team at Cantley House Hotel in Wokingham where I haven’t been for sometime. If you don’t know, Cantley House is beautiful place to hold a special occasion just like this one, or tie the knot and throw a wedding party here. On getting my bag (of tricks) and walking out of the room I received a lovely send off with a round of applause which I captured below. It’s these occasions filled with lovely people that make my job an absolute pleasure to do. Thank you to Anna & Simon for booking me for this special 80th Birthday. #wokingham #birthdaypartyideas #birthdaycelebration #partymagic #magician #icebreaker
Although I am based in Reading it’s a rarity to actually work in my local town, however tonight with just a 10minute walk I find myself in Revolucion de Cuba Reading; entertaining S&P Global for their Bracknell office Christmas Party. I believe the last time and first time for that matter, was for the launch party of this Cuban themed bar back in 2016 when it opened. I’m now off letting them get their groove on as they partake in limbo shots before the dancing commences. It’s not a party until you’re picking confetti out of your cocktails!! 🎉 🍸 🍹 I wish everyone at S&P Global a magical Christmas and New Year! #berkshiremagician #readingmagician #corporateentertainment #corporatemagician
Thank you Charlotte Benton-Hughes for inviting me along to perform on behalf of Richmond Events for your Human Resources Forum networking evening, at the beautiful The Grove Hotel in Chandlers Cross this evening. Known as London’s Country House just a 20min train ride from Euston station, this is without doubt an awesome hotel to hold a corporate, private party or wedding celebration within its grounds of many rooms to hire and gardens to entertain in. They currently have small air-balloons where guests can sit inside for drinks and food, which really enhances your event and creates an instant wow-factor! With exceptional service throughout each event I’ve attended here, it’s a joy to work with Tallulah Trounson, the waiting and hotel staff at what is one of my favourite venues to work at. Take a look at this stunning venue with a short video of what I captured on my arrival. 😁
It was quite the magical visit to the Salt Flats of Uyuni in Bolivia. Special thanks goes to Ivan, our tour guide from Salty Desert Adventures who created this element for the perfect illusion for a magician.
If only I could change all my travel money on the spot like this! Here I’m performing some spontaneous magic for an awesome group at one of the best and memorable hostels in Colonia dei Sacramento in Uruguay. Sorry for the red eyes, but I’m a devil in disguise. #travellingmagician #magic #icebreaking #magician #currencyexchange #cambio #backpacking #backpackerlife
As you all know, my job as a magician is all about breaking the ice and performing sleight of hand trickery, and although the below video is actual ice breaking… the real magic lies with my friend Marcos who predicted that this part of the glacier was going to crack and break that very day. Imagine a muggle telling a magician that something is going to happen 1 hour from now. That is exactly what Marcos did. He said “That bits going to go!” And it did! And the proof is below; shot at the perfect angle. That’s real ice breaking magic!
Amazing experience to accompany the Wicked Spirits Witchcraft & Magic Exhibition held at Colchester Castle Park in Essex. It’s a fascinating exhibition showcasing props, alchemy, books and materials all used within witchcraft and tells of the innocent lives that were tortured and murdered on the suspicion that they were a witch. #witchcraft #witchcrafts #wizard #colchestercastle #colchester #wizardary #discoverieofwitches #magic #magician #potions
I love routines that look like I’ve gone wrong - this has stemmed from my love of watching VHS’ of Tommy Cooper perform. Here’s a quick clip of one of my favourite routines where I give the wrong cards back out for them to magically change places back to the right people. I have filled my act with routines which have twists and turns within them to make guests keep guessing. Thanks to @magicianfran for taking this video of me in action. #tommycooper #corporateevent #summerparty #magician #corporateicebreaker #corporatemagician #cupballballcup
Here’s a routine I have dedicated to Pride Month which tells you what each of the colours represent in the LGBTQ+ pride flags. #pridemonth #lgbtq #pride #magician #pride2022 Hope everyone has a happy pride on Saturday in London as well.
Here’s a video capturing me in action at last Saturdays event on the river Thames. Thanks to @magicianfran for this clip of performing to my last table. #magicians #corporateentertainmentlondon #corporatemagician #magic
Last weekend was wonderful attending my friends' wedding as a guest. Not only were there familiar faces on the guest list but also with the wedding suppliers who all made the day extra special. The venue @millbridgecourt in Farnham was a beautiful setting to hold such a celebration and we were thoroughly looked after throughout the day. We were treated to some awesome magic by the amazing @simonalexandermagician who entertained us throughout the canapés and in between the courses of the wedding breakfast. It was lovely to see and catch up with the talented @rs_brown_photography who captured all those moments throughout the day - can't wait to see the photos! And lastly we were partying to the sounds of the @alivebanduk who really got the evening started with some great music. It was so nice to see what we suppliers do for the occasion and to relax and enjoy the proceedings as a guest. #weddingprofessionals #weddingsuppliers #weddingband #millbridgecourtwedding #weddingphotographers #weddingmagic #weddingmagician #weddingguest
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Had the most amazing evening being a part of Power of One - Animal Welfare charity launch event in London last weekend. With heartfelt stories from shelters and small rescue groups who save the lives of abandoned and abused dogs on a daily basis, the evening showed us the challenges and situations that they face regularly. Founder Sam has created #powerofone as a mission to connect these shelters and small rescue groups with people who have the heart and resources to make a difference. Her work, support and passion for this project speaks volumes in the her tireless work and what have been achieved already. Wildlife protection campaigner - Dominic Dyer also took to the stage with a genuine, impactful talk about his experiences and what else needs to be done. Watch the first video which shows Rak-Su song for the project and documentary which will be released later. We were also treated to live music and singers including @jamescollinsJc, Danyl Johnson , Leona Lewis and a brilliant Michael Jackson tribute as well as some icebreaking magic in the drinks reception. #dogfoundation #animalshelters #animalcruelty #animalwelfare For more information and to make a donation to help continue their work, go to: https://powerofone.org.uk/
Forgot how good the ending of this clip is! Here's a short video of when I used to busk in Reading whilst dealing with some challenging spectators. To some extent that was the real beauty of street work as you never knew who your audience was going to be - I have had people walk through the middle of my show spouting random things, a guy cut his hand of a prop that he didn't believe me was dangerous, a woman steal money from my hat and the police stopping me in mid show to show them my busking license. I used to love performing in Reading town centre.... maybe I'll pluck up the courage to do it again once the weather turns nicer.
I do a lot of events and lov'em! However last night I had so much fun that I want to shout about it here! It was so nice to entertain, break the ice and connect guests together at The Skills Network after show drinks reception Pitch And Piano Birmingham. Their guests were all in a great place, great vibe, giving me some of the best reactions, and the atmosphere of the room was at another level. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and entertaining everyone throughout the night and I hope the second day of the Annual Apprenticeship Conference FE Week at ICC Birmingham goes well today. Here's 'The Rock' aka 'Dwayne Johnson' who made a magical appearance holding The Skills Network logo and their #CommitedtoQuality #networking #buildingrelationships #connections #corpoateevents
Didn't want to miss those that don't use Instagram to see me fail at trying to turn some paper into a magical Valentines rose. 😅🔥😅 This is magic in progress...
Here's a ♥️Leigh trick to share with your loved ones today creating a bit of Valentines Magic. Hope you enjoy this remastered routine I performed a few years ago with better lighting, camera and sound. 😅 #valentines2022 #valentinesday #magictrick #magician #love
As things are starting to emerge, I think it is only fair that I tell you that I was actually booked as entertainment for the No10 Downing Street Christmas party last year where I secretly recorded this footage of the festivities. I thought I was allowed to perform at this event during lockdown as it was being held by our leaders in government.
