Craig James
Professional close up and stage magician, Craig James is the natural and perfect choice for your event.
Craig is one of the most sought after UK and European close up magicians, not just for some of the world's biggest celebrities but also some of the largest companies and exclusive venues.
No matter what the event or occasion, from a private party to an International corporate event, Craig offers the same level of dedication and professionalism to all of his clients. Providing a blend of unique and mesmerising close up magic, Craig will leave your guests screaming with laughter and demanding more!
Stage Magician
An entertaining evening of stand up comedy, magic, mayhem, tricks and illusions
Craig's multi award winning comedy stage shows, incorporates a mixture of magic, suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship!
Craig is a highly experienced and professional magician, with over 500 stage performances world wide. Craig customises his shows in such a way that he seamlessly interacts with members of the audience making his show hilarious, impressive and unforgettable, Craig keeps audiences enthralled and scratching their heads in amazement!
Using audience volunteers in a show mixed with one-liners, hilarious visual gags and his unique and elite, witty, classy style, your guests will be roaring with laughter and demanding more!
Craig can tailor his show to captivate a family audience or take it to the next level for an adult only show, offering more of an adventurous edge to his show with psychological illusions and mind control thoughts, where you ask the question, 'Are your thoughts really your own?'
Please do not be thinking, ropes, silks or reappearing flowers, Craig's stage show is modern, sophisticated, mind blowing and most importantly it captivates the audience in such a way, that he will leave a lasting impression on them for all the right reasons!
Craig James is the complete package of comedy and magic, all packed into one amazing show.
'This guy has the razor sharp wit and comic genius of Lee Evans along with the unbelieveable magical skills of Derren Brown, World class!'
Rupert Fitzgerald, Atlantis Hotel, Bahamas
With recent clients including Donny Osmond, Mark Owen (Take That), Olympic Double Gold Medalist Rebecca Adlington at her exclusive VIP home coming party and The MTV European Music Awards 2008.
Along with performances at the world's most luxurious and only 7 star hotel, the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, several performances for the world renowned Orient Express, Alexander O'Neal and Simon Webbe (Blue), Multi millionaires and Billionaires, Craig can offer you and your guests world class memorable and exquisite close magic!
With his delightful sleight of hand and infectious personality Craig will leave your guests talking about your event for years to come.
Craig fully commits to the fact that whilst creating a fantastic atmosphere, he can back off at any moment and resume where he left off for speeches both planned and impromptu, or for any other reason.
If you are looking for that professional, experienced and entertaining close up magician, then look no further, Craig James is the one for you!
The only limit to the use of close-up magic is your imagination!
Craig is available Nationwide and Internationally for any event. Craig can be hired as:
- Wedding magician,
- Corporate Magician
- Party Magician
- Comedy Stage Magician
Craig also specialises in:
- Trade shows and promotional events
- Hotel and restaurants
- Garden parties and private functions
- Birthdays
- Universities
Craig performs his magic extensively throughout the UK and worldwide, below are a few places Craig regularly performs at:
East Midlands, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire, Sheffield, Birmingham, Liverpool, London, Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Cheshire, Leicester and Leicestershire, Lincoln and Lincolnshire, North and South Yorkshire, Blackpool, Lancashire, Manchester, Northamptonshire, York, Leeds, Berkshire, Windsor, Buckinghamshire and many many more.....
Testimonials:
You've got to be kidding me?
Donny Osmond
I don't believe it, thats my card!
Mark Owen, Take That
~Stunned silence~ How did you do that?
Rebecca Adlington,OBE, Olympic Double Gold Medalist, Beijing 2008, Exclusive VIP homecoming party
Oh my God!..WOW..That's good, That's good, Wow, Oh my God!, I aint never seen magic close up like this before!
Alexander O'Neal
How did you do that?, How did he do that?, No way man, That was ace! How did you do that? That was cool!
Simon Webbe, Blue
If that's the Jack of Clubs, I will pay to see more of your magic!
Guest at Rebecca Adlingtons, Olympic Double Gold medalists Exclusive VIP homecoming party
Craig, Thank you so much for your wonderful contribution, we all loved you, Thank you.
Fayon Cottrell, TV Presenter.
I saw Derren Brown's tour show last week, but what you just did is the most amazing thing I have ever seen in my life!
Holly, RAF Cranwell, Officers Summer Ball
Many thanks for everything you did on Friday evening, it was excellent! Everyone had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed your performance. I wish you well over the Christmas period and would not hesitate using you again at any parties or events.
Mark Cotter, Group Managing Director, BMB Group
Craig,
A huge thank you to you for the outstanding time we shared with you at Anne's 40th birthday party.
We hoped you would add to the enjoyment - but everyone is saying how you made the evening so special. They are still trying to work out how you managed to amaze with your skills and magic - you were brilliant!
We shall definitely arrange to invite you again - as soon as we have an excuse!
Best wishes and again, a huge thank you.
Steve Batty, 40th Birthday party
I have witnessed several close up magicians before, but I must say you have surpassed them all, you are unparalleled!
John Harris, Wedding guest, Southport
The professional and friendly manner in which you built a rapour with our customers whilst performing your amazing magic was impeccable. You will be a talking point for years to come! Thanks to you our product launch was a success!
Mr & Mrs Smith, Proprietors of Dreams & Drapes
Thank you Craig, your magic was mind-blowing!
Kimberley Louise, 21st birthday party
Craig, you were fab! You have a lovely personality, and are an amazing magician. I would highly recommend you and definately hire you again!
Anna Centritto, Mortgage Advice Bureau
You are amazing!
Anika Rich, BMB Group
We knew to hire a magician was a good idea, but we didn't realise what a massive impact you would have on our guests! My brother has not stopped talking about you!
Sarah & Carl Evans, Wedding
Craig, our sincere thanks as you entertained Gloria, myself and our guests, which ranged from young children to the more matured! You were great fun and very professional. You were the sole topic of conversation all evening! Thanks again for making our Ruby wedding anniversary a magical event!
Brian & Gloria Freeman, Ruby Anniversary
Craig, you were brilliant! The comments I have been receiving all morning are excellent! I personally saw some of your tricks and was extremely impressed with the standard of magic performed. I will certainly recommend you to other business colleagues. The booking and follow up has been very professional and organised.
Kevin Foley, Proprietor McDonalds, Norwich
Craig, we had a wonderful evening, you are a lovely fella' with a natural charm. Your magic went down a treat and was a nice surprise for my guests, thank you.
Gill Brack, Liberata, Corporate event
Well, what can I say? Tea at the Ritz for ladies who lunch with a fantastic magician who entertained us for two whole hours, was just fabulous! Thank you so much for amazing us all, we are still trying to figure out how you did it! I am sure you will be a talking point at our lunches for a very long time! Hope to see you again soon at some other event.
Helen Severn, Private party
Craig, just wanted to say a huge thank you. You are a lovely guy and a brilliant magician who went down a storm, and had a really brilliant night. We look forward to working with you again in December at one of our other functions. Many thanks indeed.
Emily Willis, Events Director,
