One of the few full-time close-up magicians for hire based in London
Christopher Howell is a London magician for hire and a Member of The Magic Circle who performs 'close-up' or 'table magic' and after dinner shows. His charming and friendly presentation style will help give your event a mark of distinction that will long be remembered. He has also created a unique stage magic act and illusionist show that can be sized up or down to suit audiences of any size. Christopher is based as a magician in London and performs throughout the UK and internationally.
He presents his work for private, corporate, and high profile clients across the board (we'll avoid name dropping). His performance style as a London close-up magician is engaging and sophisticated. He has appeared on such prestigious stages as The Barbican Hall, The Hackney Empire and most recently he opened the premiere of the Edinburgh International Film Festival live on stage at the Festival Theatre.
Originally from the U.S., Christopher performs as a London wedding magician and for civil partnerships, as a corporate magician, for private events, gala balls and his stage act at Moulin Rouge parties. Whatever your event, if you'd like to better understand how Christopher's magic, be it close-up or stage, could help make your event unforgettable, ring or email on the contact information below.
What
are 'table magicians' or 'close-up magicians'?
Table magicians, wedding magicians, close-up magicians, corporate magicians… people use many different names to describe what Christopher Howell can offer your guests or clients...
However you describe it, Christopher will provide you with interactive high-impact magic that happens right under your guests' watchful eyes. Our close-up magicians page is the best place to read about having Christopher as your magician, whether in London or further afield…
London
Magicians
and UK Illusionists
availability
As
Christopher
is sometimes already
booked when clients ring him to be the close-up
magician or UK Illusionist
at their event or trade show. In which case, he can help supply you
with other excellent close up magicians or UK Illusionists.
Also,
if you have an event with more than
100 guests depending on your needs it’s sometimes advisable
to
have more than one magician
working with Christopher or even a team of magicians. All such
situations can be catered for, regardless of how many magicians you may wish to have..
London Magicians and UK Illusionists availability
Christopher is sometimes already booked when clients ring to hire him to be the close-up magician or UK Illusionist at their event or trade show. In such cases, he can help supply you with other excellent close up magicians or UK illusionists.
Also, if you have an event with more than 80-100 guests, depending on your needs, it’s often advisable to have more than one magician working with Christopher or even a team of magicians. All such situations can be catered for, no matter how many magicians you might want to hire.
Professional
highlights:
RECENT
VENUES:
(Performances as a London as a close-up magician) The Dorchester, Earl's Court Trade Show, China Tang, Stratford Circus, Bar Soho, Reform Club, The Mandeville Hotel, Soho House, Garrick Club, Sketch, Westminster Palace, Hilton Metropole Birmingham, Carlton Club, Mandarin Oriental Piccadilly, Claridges, China White, Cinnamon Club, Delfina Studios, Studio Valbonne, Bush Hall, John Soane Museum, Scala, Royal Garden Hotel, Westfield...
(Performances further afield) Festival Theatre and Dundas Castle (Edinburgh), Windsor Castle Hotel (Magicians in Surrey), Chesterfield Hotel, Sensatori Resort (Crete), Corn Exchange Teatre (Newbury), Fira da Barcelona (Spain), Rhinefield House (Herts), The Elizabeth (Magicians in Oxford), Manchester International Convention Centre, Pinewood Hotel, Casa del Rio (Cornwall), National History Museum (Sofia, Bulgaria)...
RECENT
CORPORATE CLIENTS:Christopher has performed as corporate magician for: Pfizer, Burberry, BBCi, Jamones de Serón, Handpicked Hotel Group, John Lewis, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan, Pizza Express, Royal Bank of Scotland, Unilever, Lloyds TSB, Hogan & Hartson, CNA Europe, Tate Britain, United Biscuits, Louis Vuitton, Lovells, Firetrap, Goldman Sachs, Options Group, Merrill Lynch, IBM, Microsoft, Siemens, Orange, Property Finder, Cemtech, Blockbuster, Abbey National, Barclays, Cable & Wireless, Deloitte, British Telecom, Pokerstars.com, Volkswagen, HLA, Rosetta Stone, and many more ...
Christopher Howell has made appearances in public performances as an award winning UK stage magician in venues including the main stage at Barbican Hall (London), Hackney Empire, Leeds City Varieties Theatre and the Newbury Corn Exchange…
He is a member of Equity, the International Brotherhood of Magicians and is a Magic Circle Magician
Enquiries and bookings...
If you’re
interested in booking Christopher Howell as the close up magician or
one of a
few Magic
Circle magicians for hire
at your event or trade
show; email or give us a ring. If we can't answer immediately
then
we’ll get back to you as soon as possible…
All
testimonials below have
been received in writing for Christopher's work as a London close-up
magician, trade show magician, or corporate magician...
CABARET MAGICIAN SHOW: "I wanted to say a huge thank you for last night, you were amazing. I have had people ask me about you who weren't even there. It's so wierd when you see it happening right before your eyes but you still can't take it in. You will be a very hard act to follow (for our event) next year, as the bar is now set very high."
CORPORATE MAGICIAN PERFORMANCE: "I
recently booked Christopher to perform his close
up
magic at our business party and everyone was blown away.
We’ve had magicians before but Christopher was a cut above,
both
in the quality and execution of his tricks as well as the rapport that
he built with the guests. He got everyone involved in what he
was
doing but without ever being overbearing. Everyone was
suitably
impressed and I would not hesitate to book him again."
-E.
Stanbury
Santon Group Commenting on
Christopher's work as a close-up
magician at a London corporate event (Christmas party)
WEDDING MAGICIAN PERFORMANCE: “A
huge thank you for making our wedding so very special, you are a
fantastic entertainer. We loved the way you mingled with the guests but
was also very discreet and professional. Your tricks are amazing and
you were enjoyed by all. Initailly I wasn't sure whether a magician
could be 'cheesy' but your magic is different: pure
class and very sophisticated. I know that a few brides-to-be at our
wedding are very keen to hire you and I would recommend anyone
organising a special event to have you perform. Absolutely brilliant-
thanks so much.”
-E. Intavarant
Commenting on Christopher’s London close-up magician performances at their
wedding
CLOSE UP MAGICIAN FEEDBACK: "Christopher Howell is superb! He seems to have the knack of being fairly unobtrusive and not interrupting people but managing to get the attention of the group at the same time. Top that off with the fact that he's an excellent magician and you have the perfect entertainment. Everyone was completely thrilled and impressed with Christopher's work."
-L. Cruickshrank, RSA GROUP
Booked close-up magician Christopher Howell as a corporate magician
TRADE SHOW MAGICIAN REPORT: "Christopher
worked with us at
the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) Conference and
Exhibition 2009. We decided to use Christopher as we felt that his
style of magic was personal and engaging; he has a natural charisma and
charm. We were drawn to him as he intuitively understood why we wanted
to use him. He was quickly able to link in key product messages and the
benefits of CNA Europe into his magic, which he delivered with grace
and a high degree of fun. He never tried too hard to force the messages
but delivered them tongue-in-cheek that made the clients laugh and
enjoy it for what it was! He worked very hard and his magic wowed the
audience; I am still not sure how he does the tricks, they were
baffling and brilliant. I hope that we get the chance to work together
again.”
-J.
Bray,
Marketing
Manager, CNA Europe Commenting on
Christopher’s work with them
as their Trade Show
Magician
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News
& Articles - 2010 to present
October 2011 - Check out the new Christopher Howell YouTube and Vimeo channels launched on 12 July and 28 October! Channel name: 'howellmagicvideos'
June 2011 - Christopher Howell's cabaret magician act appeared at The Queen's Ball, Cambridge.
May 2011 - Christopher presented close-up magic performances for four days at Westfield Shopping Centre as part of a corporate promotion taking place. Later in the month took him to a private booking presenting his cabaret magic show at Dundas Castle just outside Edinburgh.
April 2011 - Into the magic workshop we go! Christopher has been training and developing new material as a close-up magician as well as polishing his cabaret show.
October
2010 - Christopher toured with a Volkswagen conference,
using his magic to train the sales delegates about creative thinking.
July
2010 - Christopher
had a mini media maelstrom in Bulgaria, having appeared on the
national BTV and TV+ Breakfast Shows as well as Darik Radio.
All
the latest with links can be found on the Christopher Howell YouTube channel: howellmagicvideos
July 2010 - Christopher performed with other close-up magicians
at a major industry event at the Royal Albert Hall.
June 2010 - Christopher
appeared as Amazing Norvil in the Royal Box of the Festival Theatre
opening night of the Edinburgh Film Festival for the UK premier of
Sylvain Chomet's animated feature film The Illusionist. Links Page
