Cliveden House · The Crazy Bear · Gerrards Cross · Amersham & the Chilterns
Among the wealthiest towns in the UK. A 25-minute fast train to Marylebone. Cliveden House three miles away. An audience that has extremely high expectations – which is precisely where this magic shines.
Beaconsfield (HP9) and neighbouring Gerrards Cross (SL9) are consistently ranked among the richest towns in the United Kingdom outside central London. The Chiltern Railways fast service to Marylebone in 25 minutes has made these towns the default destination for the capital's most senior professionals – lawyers at Magic Circle firms, partners at private equity funds, senior media executives.
Amersham, Penn, and the villages of the Chilterns complete a catchment area of extraordinary wealth concentration. These residents host serious private events – landmark birthdays, dinner parties for 20, corporate client evenings – and have the resources and inclination to do them properly.
The Crazy Bear Beaconsfield and Cliveden House at nearby Taplow – one of England's most celebrated stately home hotels – give the area event venues that match its residents' expectations.
From Cliveden's grand terraces to an intimate dinner party in Penn – every event in this area has a character worth matching.
| Venue | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cliveden House, Taplow | Weddings, gala dinners, corporate receptions | National Trust stately home and luxury hotel 3 miles from Beaconsfield; one of England's most famous grand event venues; close-up magic during pre-dinner drinks on the terrace overlooking the Thames parterre is an extraordinary experience |
| The Crazy Bear, Beaconsfield | Private dining, birthday celebrations, corporate | Boutique luxury venue in Beaconsfield Old Town; eclectic, high-quality event space suited to intimate celebrations and corporate entertaining with character |
| Stoke Park, Stoke Poges | Corporate golf days, weddings, celebrations | Iconic parkland golf club and luxury hotel; famous as the location for the Goldfinger golf scene; corporate golf days followed by dinner are well-served by table magic |
| The Bellhouse Hotel, Beaconsfield | Weddings, corporate events, celebrations | Contemporary hotel in Beaconsfield; well-established wedding and events venue for the South Bucks area |
| Private Homes, HP9 & SL9 | Dinner parties, milestone birthdays, garden parties | Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross have a high density of large detached homes whose owners host significant private events – many in the league of small country houses |
50th and 60th birthdays in the Chilterns are properly done – a full dinner for 60, a marquee in the garden for 100, or an exclusive evening at Cliveden. I move through the room during drinks and perform at the table during dinner, ensuring every guest has their own extraordinary moment.
Close-up magic at the dining table – performed within touching distance of your guests – is the finest form of the art. A dinner party for twelve in a Beaconsfield or Gerrards Cross home is one of the most satisfying settings there is, particularly when half the table are barristers who are certain it cannot be done.
Cliveden House is one of England's iconic wedding venues. During the drinks reception, I move through your guests – breaking the ice between families and friends, ensuring everyone is in the best possible mood before dinner begins.
Senior professionals from London firms entertaining clients in the Chilterns – often at Cliveden, Stoke Park, or a private home. A memorable close-up magic experience is the kind of hospitality that clients genuinely talk about, long after the evening ends.
Paul gave a great magic experience at our golf club evening...his close up magic was truly magical! We had no idea how he did the tricks he showed us - and with such great humour too.
Simple to book. Nothing to worry about on the day.
Drop a message with your event details. I'll come back to you within 24 hours to confirm availability.
A straightforward quote with no hidden extras. Happy to discuss your event and answer any questions.
A simple deposit holds the date. Everything else is handled closer to the time.
At the edge of my travel range – but Cliveden, The Crazy Bear, and the private homes of the Chilterns are well worth the journey. Share your date and venue below and I'll confirm availability quickly.
Also available in Marlow, Henley-on-Thames, Oxford, and across the region.
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