LOOKING FOR A MAGICIAN NEAR YOU?

Looking for a magician near you? Edward Hilsum is an award-winning close-up and stage magician based in London and available across the UK, performing jaw-dropping sleight of hand at weddings, corporate events, and private parties. With years of experience entertaining everyone from blushing brides to FTSE 100 boardrooms, Edward turns ordinary moments into the kind of stories your guests will still be talking about months later. Whether you need a roaming mix-and-mingle magician for your drinks reception or a showstopping after-dinner performance, you're just one quick enquiry away from booking the magician your event deserves.

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BASED IN LONDON, AVAILABLE NEAR YOU

Edward is based in central London but performs at events across the UK every week — from intimate gatherings in Kensington and Mayfair to country house weddings in Surrey, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire and the Cotswolds, and corporate events as far afield as Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin.

Wherever you are, there's a good chance he's already performed nearby. Get in touch with your venue postcode and Edward will confirm availability and travel within 24 hours — no agency markups, no hidden fees, just a straight answer from the magician himself.

Close-Up Magic

Perfect for: Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast, Photography, Evening Entertainment

Break the ice and get the room buzzing. Edward mingles seamlessly with your guests, performing intimate, interactive illusions with cards, coins, and borrowed objects. It’s sophisticated "cocktail party" entertainment that connects people and sparks conversation without interrupting the flow of your wedding.

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DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

"He makes you believe in real magic."—Dynamo

“I love Edward! Book him for an unforgettable show.”—Katherine Ryan

WHY EDWARD IS THE RIGHT MAGICIAN NEAR YOU


Unprecedented Skill: The Stage Magician of the Year, Close-Up Magician of the Year, and British Champion of Magic. He holds titles no other performer has ever held simultaneously.

Psychological Edge: With a first-class degree in Psychology, Edward understands people as well as he understands tricks.

Zero Stress: Professional, reliable, and self-contained. No complex riders or pyrotechnics - just pure, impactful entertainment.

Exclusive Experience: From the London Olympics to private dining at The Athenaeum Club, Edward is experienced in performing at high-profile environments.

Secure the Date for Your EVENT

Edward’s diary fills up months in advance.

Don't leave your entertainment to chance.

Direct booking. No agency fees. Response within 24 hours.

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  • Description text goes hereFees depend on the duration, event type, day of the week and travel required. Weddings are typically priced as a package covering the drinks reception and/or evening entertainment. The best way to get an accurate figure is to send an enquiry Edward will come back with a clear, no-obligation quote.

  • Close-up magic, sometimes called table magic or walkaround magic, happens right in front of your guests, in their hands and at their eye level. Cards, coins and borrowed objects are transformed in front of small groups. There's no stage and no way to dismiss it as "just a trick."

  • Weekends in spring and summer book up quickly—particularly for weddings. Three to six months ahead is advisable for a fixed date. That said, last-minute availability does come up, so it's always worth enquiring even if your event is just a few weeks away.


  • Yes close-up magic works across all ages and needs no shared language to land. Edward regularly performs at mixed-age events including family celebrations, weddings with children present, and corporate events with international guests.

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