The Magic of a Close-up Magician

A Close-up Magician performs magic so close it seems impossible there could be any trickery. As a result, it’s a unique experience far more amazing than magic on TV. Because it happens to YOU.

Imagine magic that takes place right in front of you, right under your nose or in your hands. Where objects multiply, disappear or transform before appearing in impossible locations.

The harder you watch the less you see.

Minor miracles take place in the palm of your hand. Thoughts are pulled from your mind. People laugh, scream with delight or fall completely silent in astonishment.

This is Close-up Magic. Until you’ve seen a magician perform standing right in front of you, you don’t know what you’re missing.

The Close-up Magician in History

Arguably one of the earliest forms of entertainers, the Close-up Magician was a wandering trickster performing for princes, Queens and Kings throughout the land. In fact, hieroglyphics on the pyramids depict a Close-up Magician performing the classic “Cups & Ball” feat for the pharaohs.

Brendan still performs this ancient piece for wonder and you can witness it in person by booking him for your next event.

Brendan’s Magic

Delivered with a relaxed style and humour, Brendan’s magic is guaranteed to leave your guests with a vivid memory of your event. To sum up what you can expect, here’s Brendan with a little info on his Close-up Magic.

“Every event is different so the close up magic I perform varies from person to person.

I use a combination of card illusions, mind reading, misdirection, sleight of hand and some strange demonstrations of mysterious secrets that I’ve managed to find, from ancient gambling techniques to something very special with a borrowed ring.

I try to match the material I perform to the type of event and type of people so sometimes one group will see something very different from another!”

Brendan Patricks (London, 2025)

Hire Brendan to bring a touch of magic to your event!