Dinner Party Entertainment That Gets Everyone Talking.
Table Magic · Close-Up Magic · Mind Reading
I'm Nick Rushton, and for over 30 years I've been providing dinner party entertainment across the UK. I perform close-up magic between courses — visiting each table with a private mini-show that your guests will be talking about for weeks.
Why Close-Up Magic Is The Perfect Dinner Entertainment
There's something very special about close-up magic at a dinner party. Your guests are already seated, relaxed and in the best possible mood — and then I arrive at their table and perform impossible magic right in their hands.
I visit each table in turn between courses, performing a private mini-show for each group. Cards transform in your guests' fingers, borrowed rings vanish and reappear in sealed envelopes, and I'll reveal details people have only just thought of. Every table gets something unique and memorable.
You'll always know which table I'm at — just follow the gasps and laughter! It's far more personal and intimate than a stage show, and far more memorable than a DJ or background music.
Unlike other forms of entertainment that pull attention away from your guests' conversations, close-up magic actually sparks them. Couples who've never spoken suddenly have something extraordinary in common. It's the best ice-breaker I know.
How The Evening Works
I always work around your schedule, not against it. Typically I'll perform during the pre-dinner drinks reception to welcome guests, then visit tables between each course during the meal itself. I never interrupt the food, the speeches or your guests' conversations — the timing is always seamless.
For most dinner parties I perform for 2–3 hours in total. For larger events such as charity galas or corporate dinners, I can cover the whole evening and arrange for additional magicians if needed to ensure every table is covered.
Dinner Events I Perform At
Whether it's an intimate home dinner or a formal black-tie gala, close-up magic works brilliantly at any seated dining event.
Booking Dinner Party Entertainment?
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote. I'll respond within 24 hours.
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500+ five-star reviews from happy clients over 30 years.
The feedback I got from my guests have been amazing! They all said you were wonderful — you have a real gift.
You are very talented and everyone had fantastic fun. You certainly left our guests amazed — thank you.
Everyone was so impressed and astounded. You were the highlight of many conversations that evening.
Absolutely brilliant. Our guests were talking about it for days afterwards. The perfect entertainment for a dinner party.
What Your Guests Will Experience
When I visit a table, I introduce myself briefly and start performing straight away — no lengthy patter, no setup, no props to arrange. The magic begins immediately and builds to something truly impossible.
I use everyday objects — a borrowed ring, a banknote, a phone, a pack of cards — so there's nothing to suspect and nothing to hide. When something impossible happens with something your guests handed me themselves, the reaction is extraordinary.
I tailor the performance to the mood at each table. A quieter, more formal table gets a more understated and elegant style of magic. A lively group gets something more comedic and interactive. After 30 years of performing, reading a room comes naturally.
By the end of the evening, your guests won't just remember the food and the company — they'll be talking about the impossible things that happened right in their own hands.
I cover all areas of the UK for dinner party entertainment. See also my party magician and corporate magician pages for more.
Award-Winning Magician
My highly regarded awards include:
The Magic Circle (London)
"Young Magician Of The Year"
The World Magic Awards
"Best Young Performer"
International Brotherhood Of Magicians
"British Junior Magical Champion"
As Seen On Television
Dinner Party Entertainment FAQs
How does close-up magic work at a dinner party?
I perform table-to-table between courses, visiting each group with a private mini-show. Cards change right in your guests' hands, borrowed rings vanish and reappear impossibly, and I reveal thoughts they've barely had time to form. It's completely different from a stage show — everything happens inches away, with nothing hidden.
How many guests is it suitable for?
Dinner party magic works brilliantly for groups of any size — from intimate home dinners of 6–10 to formal charity gala dinners for 300+. I adjust the style and pace depending on the occasion. For larger events, I can arrange a second magician to ensure every table is covered.
How much does dinner party entertainment cost?
My fees depend on the event duration and location. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.
Do you perform during the meal itself?
Never. I always time my visits to fall naturally between courses — so I never interrupt the food, conversations or speeches. I'll work with your event schedule to make the timing seamless.
What types of dinner events do you cover?
Private dinner parties, charity fundraising dinners, corporate gala dinners, wedding breakfasts, milestone birthday dinners, anniversary celebrations, restaurant group bookings, black tie dinners and dinner dances.
Do you travel outside Cheshire for dinner parties?
Yes — I travel UK-wide. Travel is always included in my quote. See the full list of areas I cover.