Durham Magicians

What different types of magician are available in Durham and what will they do at my event?

Magicians offer a range of tricks and performances tailored to various event types, including weddings, parties, and corporate events. These performances typically contain a mix of sleight of hand, mentalism, and illusions, with close-up magicians focusing on one-to-one interactions with guests, while stage magicians perform more elaborate illusions for a larger audience, often in the style of an after-dinner cabaret show.

Close-up magic at events is popular because of its intimate and interactive nature, allowing guests to experience phenomenal magic up close and personal. This style of performance encourages interaction between the magician and the audience, as well as between guests, helping to break the ice, and creating memorable moments that leave a lasting impression.

Close Up Party Magician Durham

A party magician can be booked for a birthday party, anniversary party, retirement parties, a Christmas party … pretty much any kind of celebration. Whether it’s a party at home or at a local venue or restaurant, a magician for parties will mix amongst your guests performing illusions and mind bending sleight-of-hand magic tricks, which is a great way to add wow factor entertainment to your event. Also see our party entertainment ideas.

Wedding Magician Durham

A magician for weddings will mix and mingle with your friends and family, usually during your wedding drinks reception, performing close up magic tricks to the amazement of small groups of guests. This is a great way to break the ice and bring different guests together, interacting, and creating a talking point on your wedding day. Typically, magicians at weddings will perform for two hours, and will aim to have performed tricks for all of your guests by the time your reception finishes. A wedding magician is one of our most popular types of wedding entertainment.

Corporate Magician Durham

A corporate event magician will wander amongst guests at business gatherings, showcasing a range of sleight of hand tricks and illusions. They can also be booked to perform after dinner cabaret stage magic shows, and they’re a top pick for trade shows and exhibitions, where they're a great way to keep delegates entertained at your booth. Magicians are one of our most popular choices of corporate entertainment.

Table Magicians

As the name suggests, Table magicians perform close-up magic tricks to guests who are seated at tables, usually before or during dinner. They’re a popular option for a wedding breakfast or for any event where guests are formally seated to eat. Creating a magical ambience, performers work the room using cards and everyday objects to mesmerise the crowd. They are also frequently booked to provide entertainment in restaurants.

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What's the average price of a wedding magician in Durham?

In 2025, the typical price for a wedding magician in Durham was around £513, with the price varying based on the length of performance, travel costs and the magician’s level of experience.

The average price of a party magician in Durham was the same at £513.

We have a fantastic selection of local magicians in Durham with prices ranging from £196 up to £7188 for the top tier luxury event magicians.

Stage magicians tend to be more expensive due to the additional equipment required for a stage magic show, with costs from around £1000 upwards.

How long will a magician perform for?

Most professional magicians will perform around 2 hours of close up magic or table magic. Some offer the option to extend this up to 3 hours.

A stage magician performing a cabaret style show will usually perform for 30 - 40 minutes.

If you’d like a longer performance, just let us know what you need and we’ll find a magician to accommodate your requirements.

How far in advance should I book?

The best wedding magicians get booked up to a year in advance, especially over busy summer weekends, but 6 - 9 months in advance would still offer a good choice.

Can you help me find a local wedding magician near Durham?

Yes we have a network of local wedding magicians near Durham, and indeed in every part of the UK, so we should always be able to find a local performer for your big day.

We have magicians available in towns throughout the Durham area, including Annfield Plain, Barnard Castle, Bedlington, Billingham, Bishop Auckland, Blaydon, Blyth, Brandon, Chester-Le-Street, Consett, Crook, Darlington, Edmondbyers, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Hebburn, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton-Le-Spring, Jarrow, Longbenton, Meadow Well, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Ponteland, Prudhoe, Redcar, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Seaham, Shildon, South Shields, Spennymoor, Stanley, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tow Law, Tynemouth, Wallsend, Washington, Whickham, Whitley Bay, Willington.

Use the search form above to enter your event type, date and location to find the best local magicians near you.

What security will I get with my booking?

Booking a professional entertainer with Alive Network is secured with a legally binding contract. We also offer 24 hour emergency support, 365 days of the year, so if something unforeseen happens and your magician were unable to attend your event, we’ll be on hand to help find a replacement.

You also get the peace of mind that comes from booking with the UK’s leading entertainment agency. With 26 years experience booking for over 187,000 events - you’re in safe hands.

• Safe, secure booking contracts
• Outstanding five-star customer service
• 24/7 emergency cover, 365 days of the year
• Hand-picked magicians for the ultimate reliability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest wedding entertainment agency and one of the leading online entertainment booking services in the world. We're passionate about event entertainment. We organise wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 187,000 customers to hire fabulous live entertainment for their events.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

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• What payment methods do you accept?
• What if the artist cancels?
• Can I see the artist live before booking?
• What are the benefits of booking through Alive Network?

If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 01782 740 839 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com

I'm a local Magician, how do I join your agency?

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our how to join page where you will find our online application form. There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the best artists to represent.