What is a roaming magician?

What is a roaming magician? A roaming magician (also known as a roving magician or strolling magician) is a close-up magician who wanders around at your event, interacting with guests and entertaining with close-up magic.

There are many terms that lay people use when describing magicians who perform close-up magic. Whether at a corporate event, a wedding, or a private party, the roving magician will perform amazing magic tricks designed to get guests talking, creating an exciting atmosphere. It is the perfect addition to your next event.

Roving magicians perform their magic to small groups of around 5-10 adults at a time. However, such is the versatility of a roving magician that the entertainment can be presented to smaller groups (one-on-one) for kids and children, too.

What is a strolling magician?

Just as a roving magician, a strolling magician will perform magic to an audience by mingling between guests either standing up or at tables bringing an element of surprise and excitement at large events, award ceremonies, and private parties.

What tricks will a Roving magician perform?

Roving magic/close-up magic often involves tricks using everyday items such as a pack of cards, money, rope, and mobile phones. As your roving magician mingles around the room, his aim is to bring fun, audience interaction, and a sense of wonder for all ages.

How much does a strolling magician cost?

Strolling or roving magicians typically charge around £500 and above for around two hours of entertainment. For a full guide on how much a close-up magician charges, see this page.

What are the benefits of hiring a Roving magician / Strolling Magician?

• Engaging Entertainment – whatever the occasion, close-up magic is absorbing entertainment that brings a table of friends and guests together.
• Ice Breaker – Be it a corporate event or Christmas party, your roving magician will help break the ice at the start of the evening by getting small groups of guests talking with amazing magic tricks.
• Memorable Experience—Roving magic can transform a party, wedding, or corporate event into something more memorable.
• Versatile – a strolling magician can perform in any venue, whether it’s a large event space or an intimate private party. They can also adapt their performance to suit the audience and occasion.
• Interactive—With close-up magic, guests are not just passive spectators but active participants in the magic, making for a more engaging and memorable experience.

Hire a Roving Magic Man!

Here at Close-Up Chris & Co. we provide world-class magicians who perform roving magic to help transform your event. Performing all over the UK, we can tailor the entertainment to suit all events, giving incredible reactions and amazing photos, too!

If you would like to hire one of our roving magicians to entertain at your next event, contact us today!

About Close-Up Chris

Close-Up Chris is an expert roving magician who performs jaw-dropping magic. He provides sleight of hand, pickpocketing, and mind reading. Chris will interact and mingle with your guests, bending reality while generating an exciting atmosphere. He is considered the best magician in the UK and can amaze guests of all ages.