Merlin The Magician
5.0 | 42 Reviews
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Magicians
Childrens Magicians
Childrens Entertainers
Balloon ModellingAbout Merlin The Magician
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. ⸻
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.
Our Story
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.
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Typical Clients
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.
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Outstanding!!!!
Incredible, amazing, wow! I don’t think there’s enough words to describe how great the day was! Fantastic act, with the most charismatic, warm & loveable person who’s performance engaged all ages of adults & children. Extremely highly recommended & we shall definitely be booking again for events in the future! Thank you again so much for a wonderful day! Can’t wait for the next one!! ☺️
Our wedding guests loved Merlin
Merlin turned up promptly, and had prepared a fantastic show! The children were thoroughly entertained & loved every moment - as did many of the adults. This was quite an achievement as there were so many distractions! I would not fail to recommend Merlin for any occasion!! He was a great guy from the first interaction I had, right up to the end of his show - great energy/ communication & genuinely a nice person! If you hire Merlin - you will not go wrong! I am so pleased we found him!!
Fabulous entertainer!
We booked Merlin the Magician for our child’s 5th birthday, and he was absolutely amazing! The kids were captivated from start to finish, and the adults were just as entertained. His magic show was fun, interactive, and full of laughter, and the balloon animals were a huge hit. Merlin was professional, engaging, and made the whole party stress-free. Our little one is still talking about him – highly recommend for a truly magical celebration!
Great Guy
Kind, friendly and happy soul. Everyone loved him!
First class performance
Thank you Ben, for an amazing experience for the kids. The kids were encaptivated by Ben's high energy and performance, so were the parents too. Thank you once again for driving out to make sure our daughter had an unforgettable 5th birthday.
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