The Ritz · Corporate City Events · Mayfair · Private Members' Clubs · Chelsea & Kensington
From corporate events in the City to private parties in Chelsea, from The Ritz to private members' clubs – world-class close-up magic for London's most discerning events.
London audiences have seen everything. They are experienced, well-travelled, and not easy to impress. Which is precisely why close-up magic – performed inches away, with borrowed objects, in their hands – produces such an extraordinary reaction.
I've performed at The Ritz, at private members' clubs, at corporate events in the City, and at private parties in some of London's finest homes. London events have a particular energy – guests who are switched on, socially confident, and genuinely appreciative of something that cannot be explained.
Based in North Oxfordshire, London is an easy journey – 90 minutes by road or rail. I travel to London regularly and have no London surcharge for events within the M25.
I have performed at The Ritz on multiple occasions. It remains one of the great settings for close-up magic – the level of service, the quality of the guests, and the grandeur of the rooms create an atmosphere in which extraordinary things feel entirely natural.
The Magic Circle is based in London. As an Associate with Silver Star – awarded for performance excellence – I am among a select group of performers recognised for the highest standard of close-up magic. That standard is what London audiences receive.
City law firms, investment banks, tech companies, creative agencies – corporate London hosts thousands of events every year. Close-up magic at a corporate event does something no other entertainment can: it creates genuine human connection in a professional context. Guests who didn't know each other become united by a shared moment of astonishment. That association stays with your brand.
London private parties – whether a birthday in a Chelsea townhouse, a dinner in Mayfair, or a celebration at a private members' club – have guests who are used to quality. Roaming close-up magic moves naturally through any crowd, creating magical moments in small groups without disrupting the atmosphere of the evening.
London weddings at landmark venues – The Savoy, Claridge's, The Dorchester, private townhouses – often have international guests and high expectations. During the drinks reception I keep guests engaged while photographs are taken. At the wedding breakfast I perform at each table in turn, creating individual memories that guests take home from the day.
For larger London events that need a host or MC – gala dinners, awards evenings, product launches – I combine sharp, engaging hosting with close-up magic woven through the evening. It keeps the programme moving, entertains between courses or speakers, and gives the evening a distinctive character that guests remember.
London has some of the world's finest event venues. Close-up magic works beautifully in all of them.
| Venue | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Ritz, Piccadilly | Private dining, gala events, weddings | One of the world's great hotels; I have performed at The Ritz on multiple occasions – close-up magic feels entirely at home in this setting |
| The Savoy | Weddings, corporate events, private dining | Iconic Thames-side hotel; the grand event spaces suit both roaming magic and table performances |
| Private Members' Clubs | Private dining, member events, celebrations | Soho House, The Arts Club, Home House, The Groucho – private club events have a particular character: relaxed, sophisticated, with guests who appreciate genuine craft |
| City & Canary Wharf Venues | Corporate events, client hospitality | Law firms, banks, and financial institutions in the Square Mile and Canary Wharf regularly host client entertainment events where close-up magic creates memorable moments |
| Private London Residences | Dinner parties, birthday celebrations | Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill, Mayfair – private homes in London's most desirable postcodes host some of the finest private entertaining in the world |
| Rooftop & Unique Spaces | Summer parties, product launches | London's wealth of unusual venues – rooftops, galleries, historic buildings – are perfect for events where close-up magic creates the atmosphere |
Paul performed at our company Christmas party in London. Every single person was talking about him afterwards. Genuinely astonishing.
Corporate Client
London Event
Simple to book. Nothing to worry about on the day.
Drop a message with your event details. Paul will come back 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.
Tell me about your event and I'll confirm availability and come back with a quote quickly. London dates book up fast – especially for corporate events in autumn and December.
Also available in Oxford, the Cotswolds, and across the South East.
Tell me about your event. I usually reply within 24 hours.