Why Your Wedding Needs a Magician (Yes, Really!)
Let’s be honest: weddings are amazing, but they also have natural downtime. There are those in-between moments when the couple is taking photos, the room is being turned around, or…
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Richard John
Richard John performs modern close-up magic and mind reading for weddings, corporate events and private parties. The performance is designed around the room — creating personal moments with individual guests while keeping the event flowing
Available across the UK
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Original magic. More than 20 years of experience. Richard John is a professional close-up magician and mentalist specialising in sleight of hand and mind reading for weddings, corporate events and private parties. A Member of The Magic Circle, Richard has performed professionally for more than two decades, released original magic through Penguin Magic and BigBlindMedia, and worked as a hand double and cardistry consultant on Now You See Me 2. His style is direct, interactive and built around the people in the room: expert sleight of hand, original magic and mind reading, performed right in front of your guests.
Experience & credentials
Hollywood experience Hand double & cardistry consultant on Now You See Me 2. Member of The Magic Circle. Professional close-up magic and mentalism backed by more than 20 years of performance experience.
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Performance & formats
My close up sets run anywhere from 60 mins to 2 hours. The longer gigs get a full feature performance involving he entire room.
Packages & guide prices
01 The Introduction Close-up experience · 60 minutes 60 minutes of close-up magic and mind reading performed around your guests. Ideal for drinks receptions, wedding turnarounds, corporate drinks and smaller private events. Timings and performance structure are adapted to suit your event. 02 The Experience Close-up & room finale · 60 minutes + shared moment 60 minutes of close-up magic and mind reading followed by a shared finale for the room. Ideal when you want personal interaction with your guests plus one big moment everyone experiences together. A strong fit for weddings, corporate events and larger private parties. 03 The Full Experience Close-up & signature finale · 90 minutes + whole-room finale 90 minutes of close-up magic and mind reading, followed by Richard’s signature whole-room finale. A magic finale like no other — fusing live music, magic and mind reading into one shared closing moment for the entire room. The complete Richard John experience: sleight of hand, mind reading, original magic and music.
Travel & setup
Travel is always included within the quote, and can travel nationwide. International performing is always welcome. Travel costs and accommodation, plus a sensible food and beverage allowance is essential.
Where I perform
Available nationwide
Based in
East Devon
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