The Magic Matt Show

25/08/2024

I was there too this morning, weird that 🤪

3 shows at Harrogate Food & Drink Festival harrogatefoodanddrinkfestival today then a quick boot over to whiteworthartgallery for a gorgeous wedding this evening, celebrating with Abigail and Sam on the lovely day. I’ll be home about midnight tonight with about 6 “on stage” hours and 6 driving hours under my belt but I love every minute of it 😃

11/08/2024

I had some extra special guests join me today at webadventureparkyork Web Adventure Park, we had loads of fun and our girls loved it too, thanks for having us 😃

10/08/2024

Bonkers day at Web Adventure Park webadventureparkyork today, back again tomorrow for more of the same 🤪

09/08/2024

Big Bro, Matthew J Magic & Variety Arts, is in a public show, get your tickets here: https://www.fatsoma.com/e/lk7mkk03/huddersfield-circle-of-magicians-75th-anniversary-gala-show

***PUBLIC SHOW ALERT***

31st August
Huddersfield

I'll be performing at the Friends of Huddersfield Circle of Magicians 75th Anniversary show alongside some fantastic friends so your guaranteed quality entertainment as well as me making up the numbers.

The Lineup:
Hudson & Hudson
High Jinx Magic
Peter Turner
Spike Bonzo Children's Entertainer
John Danbury - Magician Extraordinaire
Me

Tickets are only £20 and you can get them here https://www.fatsoma.com/e/lk7mkk03/huddersfield-circle-of-magicians-75th-anniversary-gala-show

09/08/2024

I'm standing in for my good friend Dazzling Darren - Children's Magic & Entertainment at The Web Adventure Park just outside of York this weekend. I'll be performing shows in the marquee at 11:30 & 14:30. I'll also be hosting sports day at 12:45 and the Fantastic Foam Party at 16:00.

08/08/2024

07/08/2024

This place is MEGA!!! 2 shows today at The Old Quarry Adventure Playground - The Addy 😃

Come on Sun ☀️

31/07/2024

I’ll be at Web Adventure Park covering for my friend Dazzling Darren - Children's Magic & Entertainment on the 10th & 11th August, it’s an awesome family day out so come on down and don’t forget your swimmers & a towel for the foam party 🥳

29/07/2024

These are the library shows I'm doing for the rest of this week for Wakefield Libraries, contact the library direct to reserve your place

29/07/2024

I’m popping up all over Wakefield Libraries over the next couple of weeks as part of their Happy Healthy Holidays. Check with your local library and come on down to see the show.

today

28/07/2024

20/07/2024

I’ve had a great day at Web Adventure Park today; 2 shows, a sports day and a Foam Party. I’m back in August 😃

20/07/2024

Foam party at

20/07/2024

Filling in for my good friend Dazzling Darren - Children's Magic & Entertainment at Web Adventure Park

04/07/2024

***ALL SLOTS TAKEN IN UNDER 16 HOURS, THANK YOU, YOU ABSOLUTE LEGENDS. I'LL PICK A DATE FOR THE SPRING TERM 2025 A BIT CLOSER TO THE TIME AND PUBLISH IT ON HERE***

***FREE MAGIC SHOWS IN SCHOOLS, NO CATCH***

***UPDATE - I've had so many massages and updates on this, I need to take literally the first school that says "I definitely want that slot" if you message in real time I will tell you in real time what works but if someone else confirms they want that slot before I get a reply, I WILL HAVE TO TAKE THE FIRST CONFIRMATION)

Starting from the winter term I intend to donate 1 day per school term to making sure all children get to see a live magic show before they reach double figures.

The date for the Autumn/Winter term 2024 will be Friday 4th October, the time slots available are below and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you'd like to reserve a slot for your school, check the "How It Works" info below & message me with details.

This has come about off the back of me realising that some schools can't afford to get a magician to come in as a reward for their students and in many areas, families can't afford to pay for an entertainer to come to their children's parties. I saw the incredible Mario the Maker Magician do a talk where he said "Every child deserves a seat at the theatre" and he's 100% right so hopefully through this initiative I can help make that happen.

How It Works
On each of the days I do this I want to be able to get around as many schools as possible so I have specifically tailored a 30 minute show where I can arrive, walk in with all the kit I need in one go, perform the show then get back out again and off to the next school ASAP. This unfortunately means all the schools taking part need to be within the West Yorkshire area (for now, I may be able to see how I can make logistics work into Barnsley, etc.). I'll only be able to bring 1 speaker in with me so I can cater for audiences of up to about 60 at a time. The times I think I can fit are below, assuming I'll have a max of 30 mins commute between schools. Time slots are available on a first come, first served basis, I'll do my best to update the rosta as soon as a time slot is taken.

09:00 - 09:30: Ossett South Parade Primary School
10:30 - 11:00: Lawfield Primary School
12:00 - 12:30: GCA Gawthorpe Community Academyy
13:30 - !4:00:Scissett CE Academyy
14:45 - 15:15: St Aiden's Academy

PS. This is the first time I've ever done anything like this so anything that helps logistically (ie. picking a slot either side of a nearby school or starting earlier than 09:00 or finishing later than 15:30) would be a massive help.

Many thanks,

Matt

PPS. If your school has tons of money to spend but's just too tight to pay for it, please give priority to other schools that need the freebie more 😝

20/06/2024

Which is your favourite juggling trick out of these 4; A, B, C or D?

A B

C D

19/06/2024

Gorgeous being out in the sunshine at Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane today. A really nice family event where parents got to come into school and share a picnic and entertainment with their kids. Which is your favourite trick out of these 4?

Thanks for the 📸 Catherine 😃 ☀️ 🥪

17/06/2024

Dazzling Darren - Children's Magic & Entertainment & I had a great time at Ilkley Food & Drink Festival this weekend, the rain on Saturday wasn’t great but an awesome crowd stuck it out and came to the shows so we’re eternally grateful. The sun even made a cameo appearance on Sunday 😃

15/06/2024

5 shows today in the cold and wet (it’s June for crying out loud) I’m absolutely pooped but a massive thanks to Dazzling Darren - Children's Magic & Entertainment for doing 4 shows himself at the Ilkley Food & Drink Festival, teeing me up nicely for shows 5 & 6. Also a massive thanks to Active hire for getting me involved with the Airedale International fun day, it was a wet one but we pulled it off.

12/06/2024

If you have kids and you’re anywhere near London, Mario the Maker Magician is a must see

WE MADE IT! 🇬🇧🎉 Our little magic family’s time in London has officially begun! 🙌 Prep and rehearsal this week, and shows begin THIS WEEKEND… we’re hitting the ground running as always. Soooo excited to finally go see Underbelly Boulevard in person tomorrow… everyone has told us it’s an absolutely gorgeous space. And so excited to see our dear Underbelly friends again! We worked with this team in Edinburgh and it was a dream. Psyched to be reunited. Keep your eyes on our socials… lots to come! And if you’re in the London area, COME ON OUT TO THE SHOW! Kids, no kids, all are welcome always!! Tickets: https://underbellyboulevard.com/tickets/mario-the-maker-magician/

12/06/2024

Full disclosure: I didn't ask for this, neither did I pay anything towards it or know anything about it until I got the email with this link but I'll take it.

Acquisition International Magazine Most Entertaining Kids Event Magician 2024 (Yorkshire)

I have no idea how they put together the list of nominees and then winners, I can only assume it's by researching my website, pages and reviews so a continued thank you for the great reviews and support from all of you.

https://www.acquisition-international.com/winners/the-magic-matt-show/

06/06/2024

***FREE SHOW ALERT***

**Free Kids Magic Show** it’s that time of year again when the wizards battle it out to find who is the finest children’s magician in all of Huddersfield!

Be the audience, be the judge and bring along the kids for a jam packed night of magic and laughter.

7pm start and the bar and cafe are open!