Magician in York
Weddings · Parties · Corporate Events
I'm Nick Rushton, and I regularly perform at events across York. From weddings at Middlethorpe Hall to corporate events at York 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 York
York is one of the most beautiful historic cities in the UK to hold an event, with everything from ancient halls and racecourse hospitality to country houses across North Yorkshire. I'm booked here for York weddings, corporate events and private parties throughout the year.
I cover all of York — the city centre, Clifton, Bishopthorpe, Haxby and Strensall — plus the surrounding North Yorkshire area including Harrogate and Knaresborough. Travel is always included in my quote.
Hiring a Magician in York
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.
York Venues I've Performed At
I've been lucky enough to perform at many of York's top venues including The Principal York, Middlethorpe Hall, York Racecourse, The Grand Hotel York, Grays Court, Merchant Adventurers' Hall, The Hospitium, Sandburn Hall and many more.
York Wedding Magician
Wedding magic in York works beautifully during the drinks reception — filling the gap while the couple have their photos taken — with table magic between courses of the wedding breakfast and entertainment into the evening.
Corporate Magician York
I regularly perform at corporate events across York — conferences, awards dinners, product launches, team-building events and Christmas parties. Close-up magic is a natural ice-breaker for networking and drinks receptions.
Reliability & Professionalism
I've been a professional magician for over 29 years and have never let anyone down. All bookings are confirmed in writing, final details are checked around a week before the event, and I always arrive early and smartly presented. I have Public Liability Insurance through Equity.
York 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
Areas & Event Guides
Planning an event in York or the wider Yorkshire area? These pages cover the city's main event types and my regional coverage.
- Wedding Magician York - drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions.
- Corporate Magician York - conferences, awards dinners, client events and Christmas parties.
- Magician in Yorkshire - full regional coverage.
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Get A Free QuoteWhat York Clients Say
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
York Magician FAQs
How much does a magician in York cost?
A professional close-up magician in York 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 York?
I perform at all types of events across York — weddings, corporate dinners, birthday parties, awards evenings, charity fundraisers, Christmas parties and more.
Which areas around York do you cover?
All of York — the city centre, Clifton, Bishopthorpe, Haxby and Strensall — plus the surrounding North Yorkshire area including Harrogate and Knaresborough. Travel is always included in my quote.
Are you available for York weddings and corporate events?
Yes — weddings and corporate events are my two most-booked event types. See my dedicated wedding magician York and corporate magician York pages for details.
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.