Oxford Magician For Corporate and Private Events

I’m Alan Hudson, a professional magician Oxford event planners hire for corporate events, weddings and private parties. I’m a winner on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, a Britain’s Got Talent performer and a Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle. I perform close up magic, stage magic and mind reading across Oxford city centre, Jericho, Summertown, Headington, Cowley and the wider Oxfordshire area.

My performances can be tailored to drinks receptions, college events, wedding breakfasts, conferences, awards evenings and after-dinner entertainment. I regularly work at leading Oxford venues including Oxford Town Hall, The Randolph Hotel, Rhodes House, Blenheim Palace and Oxford University colleges.

Close Up Magician Oxford

Close Up Magician Oxford performing at a wedding in Oxford

Close up magician Oxford. If you’re organising a small party or event, one of the best ways to keep everyone entertained is by hiring a close-up magician.

As a close up magician, I perform magic right under your guests noses. I can either put on a show for everyone to enjoy together or mix and mingle, moving between small groups and performing shows throughout the evening. It’s a great way to break the ice, get people laughing and talking and create a real buzz in the room.

I perform magic with everyday objects like playing cards, coins, mobile phones and even borrowed items from your guests turning them into moments of magic that feel personal and impossible. I create memories for your guests that last long after the event is over.

For house parties, you can hire me to perform a show for everyone. If you are having lots of guests, I usually perform The Secret Room. This is best possible way to watch magic. It’s small, intimate, everyone gets to see the maximum of magic without any interruptions and people joining half way through.

Corporate Magician Oxford

Corporate Magician Oxford performing mix and mingle magic for a corporate drinks reception

I perform at a wide range of corporate events in Oxford and across the UK, helping companies make their events more memorable and enjoyable through magic.

At drinks receptions, I mingle with your guests performing close-up magic that gets people laughing, amazed and talking. I use cards, borrowed items, mobile phones and a few surprises to create incredible moments right in front of their eyes. It’s a brilliant way to break the ice and build energy at the start of the evening.

During dinners, I can entertain between courses moving from table to table performing short sets of magic for each group. It’s relaxed, fun and adds a real buzz to the atmosphere.

If you’re looking for something that brings everyone together at once, I also perform my stand-up after dinner show. This combines mind reading, sleight of hand and comedy to create a shared experience that keeps the whole room engaged. This is the show that has taken me around the world, performing in dozens of countries for hundreds of corporate audiences.

Here I am performing for Penn & Teller on their hit TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us. I was lucky enough to fool them, which was a huge moment in my career and something I’m really proud of.

Whether you’re planning a client party, awards night, team celebration or company dinner, I’d love to bring some magic to your next event.

I perform at all the top venues in Oxford such as The Randolph Hotel, The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Town Hall, The Old Bank Hotel and colleges including Christ Church and Magdalen. Bookings are available throughout the city and surrounding areas including Headington, Summertown, Jericho, Cowley and Abingdon.

Wedding Magician in Oxford

Oxford Wedding Magician performing here for the bride and groom in a private show before the wedding breakfast

Finding the right entertainment for your wedding can be tricky. With guests of all ages from young children to grandparents it’s not always easy to choose something that appeals to everyone. That’s where I come in.

Magic is one of the few forms of entertainment that truly works for all ages. It’s visual, interactive and creates those shared moments of surprise and laughter that people remember long after the big day. Whether it’s during the photo period, the drinks reception or the wedding breakfast I can move between groups performing amazing close-up magic that helps bring everyone together.

As a professional wedding magician in Oxford with years of experience I know exactly when to approach guests (and just as important, when to leave). I perform sleight of hand magic with humour to make sure your guests feel relaxed, entertained and of course, amazed.

It’s not just about the tricks, it’s about creating a brilliant atmosphere and making sure your guests are having a great time while you’re off getting photos or hosting (you can’t be everywhere at once).

If you’re looking for something a bit different to add that extra spark to your wedding day I’d love to be part of it. I’ve performed at hundreds of weddings and it’s always an honour to be involved in such a special occasion.

Get in touch if you’d like to chat about how magic could work at your wedding in Oxford.

Magician Oxford Reviews

“Just wanted to say how amazingly awesome you were yesterday! Everyone said you were totally fantastic and we cannot work out how on earth you did those tricks! Thank you so much for making it a brilliant evening.” Matt & Sarah, Buckland Marsh, Oxon

Oxford Magician for Hire at events with close up magic

“A big thanks for the fantastic show. Everyone commented on how you were the highlight of the evening and made the entire party so much more memorable. I know I was blown away by your close-up magic. I look forward to being able to use your talents again in the future.” Dr Pete Corish, Oxfordshire

“A great night! Everyone was quite amazed and impressed, especially my brothers (and it takes a lot to impress the youngest one!!). I am so glad I found you – it made the evening. Everyone thought you were great and are still discussing you (and my party). Great!!!” Amanda MacNight, Abingdon, Oxford

“I just wanted to write and thank you for entertaining us all at the Finance & Commercial Forum at Oxford Belfry Hotel last week. With over 80 people to please the magic you performed at tables between courses worked really well and the magic show after dinner was a great end to the evening. Feedback from all attendees was excellent, would definitely book you again.” Rebecca Henry, Siemens PLC, Oxford

How much is it to hire a magician in Oxford?

The cost for a magician in Oxford depends on the the type of entertainment required, the length, the date, time, location etc. There are so many different factors and variable that it’s impossible to put a price list online. For instance you might be booking close up magic or a stage show for everyone. Contact Alan for a free quote, entertainment ideas and his availability.

Do you perform stage shows in Oxford?

Alan is one of the top corporate stage comedy magicians in Oxford and across the UK. His act is designed to entertain large audiences, making it perfect for corporate dinners, conferences and award ceremonies where you want everyone laughing and amazed at the same time. Whether it’s a group of 100 or 1,000, Alan knows exactly how to engage a crowd with a mix of sleight of hand, mind reading and hilarious comedy.

Who is the best magician in Oxford?

The word best is always subjective. What one person considers the best magician might not be the same for someone else. Some audiences want big illusions, others prefer intimate sleight of hand or comedy. It really depends on the event, the audience and the kind of experience you’re looking for.

Alan Hudson is widely recognised as one of the UK’s top professional magicians, especially when it comes to corporate events. He performs both close-up magic at drinks receptions and dinners and his highly acclaimed after dinner stage show combines magic, mind reading and comedy – perfect for entertaining large groups at once.

He’s been seen on Britain’s Got Talent, ITV’s The Next Great Magician and Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Alan is also a Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star.

So, while best might be up for debate, if you’re looking for a magician in Oxford who’s experienced, funny, professional and guaranteed to leave your guests amazed, Alan Hudson should be at the top of your list 🙂

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