Merlin The Magician

I’m Merlin the Magician (Benjamin), a contemporary close-up and stage magician performing at corporate events, weddings, private parties, and family celebrations across the UK.

My style blends comedy, psychology, and sleight of hand. Imagine if Tommy Cooper and David Blaine had a baby — funny, skilful, and just a little unbelievable. I don’t take myself too seriously, but I take your event seriously. My job is to make sure people are laughing, talking, and remembering the magic for years.

Magic runs in the family. My dad was a magician, and I’ve been performing since I was a kid. I turned professional at 14 and, thousands of shows later, I still love creating those “how on earth did he do that?” moments.

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What I Do:

• Mix & Mingle – close-up magic as guests arrive or during photos.

• Table Magic – short sets between courses.

• Parlour / After-Dinner Shows – stand-up mind-reading for the whole room.

• Weddings – from reception to evening turnaround.

• Corporate & Trade Shows – crowd-building, product integration.

• Family Events/Children’s Parties – interactive magic, balloons, mini discos and more.

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Why Book Me:

• 100% 5★ reviews & countless repeat bookings - 90% of my work is word of mouth/people I meet.

• Original, powerful material — no cheap gimmicks.

• DBS checked, PAT tested, £10m public liability.

• Calm, punctual, experienced — over 13 years and thousands of performances.

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What You’ll Experience:

I break the ice, fill natural lulls, and energise the room. I read the audience, adjust pacing, and ensure everyone feels part of the magic, including mixed-age and neurodiverse guests.

Perfect for any number of guests.

Magic runs in the family. My dad was a stage magician on cruise ships, and he started teaching me when I was about eight. By twelve he was taking me to venues to practice on strangers, letting me learn from every mistake. At fourteen I went full-time, working restaurant residencies for a small fee and tips (back in the cash-heavy days). By sixteen I was performing most days at corporate events, weddings and private parties.

I’m now twenty-seven with a honed act, but I never walk in with a script. I read the room, lean into each crowd’s humour, and tailor the material so it feels personal. My objectives are simple:

1. Make people laugh,

2. Amaze them with magic they’ve never seen before,

3. Break the ice so conversation flows, and

4. Create memories that last.

About eight years ago I added a separate children’s show. It’s a different beast to my adult work—high-energy, colourful and relentlessly interactive. I make the kids feel like they are doing the magic, keep them involved every minute, and have them howling with laughter while the adults relax and enjoy the moment.

✔ 3,000+ live performances nationwide; ~350 events per year.

✔ 13 years’ professional experience; 19 years studying magic.

✔ Hundreds of weddings and corporate functions (awards dinners, staff parties, hospitality, product launches).

✔ Close-up/mix-and-mingle, table magic, and 20–35 minute after-dinner/parlour sets.

✔ Regular re-bookings from venues and planners.

✔ Comfortable with mixed-age and neurodiverse audiences; professional crowd management and timing.

Corporate: awards nights, Christmas parties, client hospitality, conferences, product launches, trade shows (crowd-build & lead capture).

Weddings: drinks reception, wedding breakfast, evening turnaround.

Private parties: milestone birthdays, anniversaries, restaurants/bars, garden parties.

Family & Kids (separate act): children’s parties (ages 4–11), family days, and schools — assemblies, rewards days, World Book Day weeks, summer fairs, Year-6 leavers, PTA events. Includes interactive show, balloon modelling, optional mini-disco/games.

Approach & access: adult material is sleek and modern; the kids’ show is its own, age-appropriate set (different props/routines), with flexible sound levels and participation. Experienced with neurodiverse children; calm crowd management.

Selected clients (social proof): Google, Amazon, Salesforce, BT, Nationwide Building Society, IKEA, Porsche, HiPP Organic; private bookings for Danny Dyer, James Buckley, Steve Lansdown; and events across different UK military barracks and schools.