Magician in Leicester
Weddings · Parties · Corporate Events
I'm Nick Rushton, and I regularly perform at events across Leicester. From weddings at The City Rooms to corporate events at Leicester Tigers and the racecourse, close-up magic is perfect entertainment. I'm a former Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year winner and I've appeared on BBC One, Channel 5 and Sky.
Close-Up Magician in Leicester
I regularly perform at events across Leicester. From weddings at The Belmont Hotel, The City Rooms and Stapleford Park to corporate events at Leicester City, Leicester Tigers and Athena, plus parties throughout Leicestershire.
I cover all of Leicester city centre, Oadby, Wigston, Braunstone, Evington, Stoneygate, Clarendon Park. Travel is always included in my quote.
Hiring a Magician in Leicester
Close-up magic is the perfect ice breaker — at a wedding, corporate event or party, not all your guests will know each other. Magic creates an instant shared experience that gets everyone talking and laughing together.
Leicester Venues I've Performed At
I've been lucky enough to perform at many of Leicester's top venues including Leicester City Football Club, Leicester Tigers, The City Rooms, The Belmont Hotel, Winstanley House, Leicester Racecourse, Athena Leicester, Stapleford Park, Kilworth House and many more.
Leicester Wedding Magician
For wedding-specific advice, see my Leicester wedding magician page and best wedding venues in Leicester guide.
Wedding magic is one of my specialities. The drinks reception is the most popular time — it fills the gap while photos are being taken and keeps guests entertained. Table magic between courses works brilliantly too.
Corporate Magician Leicester
For business events, see my dedicated corporate magician Leicester page covering conferences, awards dinners, networking events, client hospitality and Christmas parties.
I regularly perform at corporate events across Leicester — conferences, awards dinners, product launches, team-building events and Christmas parties.
Reliability & Professionalism
I've been a professional magician for over 29 years and have never let anyone down. All bookings are confirmed in writing, and I have Public Liability Insurance through Equity.
Leicester Magician Prices
Prices typically start from £400 and depend on the event type, duration and location. Get in touch for a free, personalised quote.
What's Included
- Close-up card magic & sleight of hand
- Mind reading & PIN number reveals
- Pickpocket comedy
- Fork & metal bending
- Fully insured & Equity member
Leicester Event Guides
If you are choosing a Leicester or Leicestershire venue, these pages explain where close-up magic fits best in the event schedule.
- Wedding Magician Leicester - drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions.
- Corporate Magician Leicester - conferences, awards dinners and client events.
- Best Wedding Venues in Leicester - city venues, country houses and rural Leicestershire settings.
- Magician at The Belmont Hotel Leicester - city weddings, dinners and corporate events.
- Magician at Stapleford Park - luxury country house weddings and private events.
- Magician at Kilworth House - country house weddings and private dinners.
Events I Perform At In Leicester
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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 were absolutely brilliant and talked about among our guests all evening!
Everyone was so impressed and astounded, you were the highlight of many conversations.
Nick was absolutely brilliant and mixed with our team really well! Would highly recommend.
You are very talented and everyone had fantastic fun. You certainly left our guests amazed.
Thank you so much. You were brilliant — everyone is still talking about you!
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
Leicester Magician FAQs
How much does a magician in Leicester cost?
A professional close-up magician in Leicester typically costs between £400 and £900 for 2–3 hours. My fees depend on the event type, duration and venue location. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
What events do you perform at in Leicester?
I perform at all types of events across Leicester — weddings, corporate dinners, birthday parties, awards evenings, charity fundraisers, Christmas parties and more.
Which Leicester venues have you performed at?
I've performed at venues across Leicester including Leicester City Football Club, Leicester Tigers, The City Rooms, Belmont Hotel, Winstanley House, Leicester Racecourse, Athena Leicester and many more.
Do you travel to Leicester?
Leicester is a straightforward drive from my base in Cheshire and I perform in the city regularly. Travel is always included in my quote.
How far in advance should I book?
I'm often booked 12–18 months in advance for Saturday weddings in peak season (May–October). Corporate events and private parties can often be arranged with less notice.
Can I see you perform before booking?
I have an extensive showreel on my videos page featuring real performances at events. I've also appeared on BBC One, Channel 5 and Sky.
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