Magician in London for events guests talk about for years
London magician Matt Parro brings close-up magic, mind reading and iPad magic to corporate events, weddings and private parties across the capital, from Mayfair boardrooms and City livery halls to Thames-side receptions. Trusted by Apple, Google, Amazon and HSBC.
See the reactions for yourself
A minute and a half of real guests at real events: close-up magic, mind reading and iPad magic.
Booked by London's biggest brands
From product launches and trade shows to company dinners and sporting hospitality, global brands hire Matt when the event matters.
A close-up magician made for London rooms
London events move fast. Guests arrive from the office, drinks are poured, and you have a few minutes to break the ice before dinner. That is exactly where close-up magic works best. As a London magician, Matt Parro moves between groups and tables performing magic that happens in your guests’ own hands, with their phones, their rings and their thoughts, so every group has a moment of its own to talk about.
Matt has performed at more than 450 London events since 2003, and around seven in ten of them have been corporate: client dinners, awards nights, summer parties, product launches and Christmas parties. The rest are weddings, milestone birthdays and private parties in some of the capital’s best-known venues.
Whether you’re planning a black-tie dinner at Grosvenor House, a drinks reception in Marylebone or a stand at ExCeL London, the performance is shaped around your timings, your guests and your venue.
Looking for something specific? See Matt’s corporate magician London page, the London wedding magician page, or his mind reading act.
The guests are famous. The reaction is the same.
That's Amazing!!!
I just don't understand???
Awesome! Mate THAT is so cool! Can we get a photo together?
How?… How??? THAT is good!
You're freaking me out right now!
WOW, Amazing, Amazing!
That is very, very, very, VERY GOOD!
Did you see the one where he pulls the tennis ball out of the iPad?
WOW that’s good!… Do that again!
I'm going to hire you and we are going to make money!
Can I have your signature?
Have you seen this guy?… He is AMAZING!!!
Real London events. Real reactions.
Corporate dinners, awards nights, weddings and parties across the capital. Every photo is from a real event.
What Matt performs in London
Six ways to hire Matt, each shaped around the way your guests mingle, dine and celebrate.
What London clients say about Matt
“We’ve now had the pleasure of booking Matt twice for our company events, over a decade apart, and he absolutely blew our minds both times! … He was fantastic at working the room, engaging with people and creating those magical moments that leave everyone wondering how on earth he did it!”
“Worked the Gartner Data event in London and brought in more leads in the hour he was here than we had the whole day.”
“Matt did close up table magic at our company Christmas event and he was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! … Matt made the evening. Bravo, bravo, bravo!”
“We booked Matt Parro for our corporate summer party in July and he was absolutely phenomenal. His performance completely captivated every room, and people are still raving about him three months later!”
“We have booked Matt for many work events and he has always been so good, so good in fact that I booked him for our wedding and he did NOT disappoint!”
“I have never seen such a bunch of cynics reduced to such open mouthed wonder and days later everyone is still messaging trying to figure out how he did it! BRAVO!!!”
Matt was asked back for two more nights by Cosmonauts after their first London corporate event, and has entertained Spin Master’s executives on a double-decker bus after the London Eye.
Magician for hire at London's top venues
From Park Lane ballrooms to the BT Tower, here is a selection of London venues where Matt has performed. If your venue is on the list, he already knows the room, the timings and how the evening flows.
Hotels & ballrooms
- Grosvenor House, Park Lane
- The Savoy
- Hilton Park Lane
- St Pancras Renaissance Hotel
- Andaz London
- Grand Connaught Rooms
- Hux Hotel, Kensington
Landmarks & views
- The Shard
- OXO Tower, South Bank
- BT Tower
- Kensington Roof Gardens
- Museum of London Docklands
- Tattershall Castle, Victoria Embankment
Livery halls & clubs
- Ironmongers’ Hall, Barbican
- Haberdashers’ Hall
- HAC Armoury House
- One Great George Street
- The Caledonian Club, Belgravia
- Sexy Fish, Mayfair
Sport, shows & dining
- ExCeL London
- Twickenham Stadium
- Wimbledon, The All England Club
- Quaglino’s, St James’s
- Chiswell Street Dining Rooms
- Butlers Wharf Chop House
Where Matt performs: all over London, most often in Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Chelsea, Kensington and Marylebone, out to Hampstead and Richmond, and for corporate clients in the City, Westminster and King’s Cross.
Simple to hire, effortless on the night
Send your date
Tell Matt the date, venue, type of event and roughly how many guests. A quick message or call is enough.
Plan the timings
Matt suggests when the magic will have the most impact: drinks reception, between courses, a featured mind reading set, or all three.
On the night
Matt arrives early, works around your venue, caterers and photographer, and needs nothing from you except guests.
The talking point
Typical performances run from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and guests are still talking about it long after the last trick.
Planning a London event? Check Matt’s availability for your date.
Why event planners hire Matt
- £10mpublic liability insurance, so venues and planners are covered
- 20+years performing professionally, full time
- 1,000sof events, from private dinners to Wimbledon and Twickenham
- 250+reviews from clients and celebrities
- 12countries performed in, outside the UK
Hiring a magician in London
How much does it cost to hire a magician in London?
Every London booking is quoted individually, because the fee depends on the date, how long you’d like Matt to perform, the number of guests and the type of event. Send your details for a clear quote, or read Matt’s guide to how much a magician costs in London.
Which parts of London do you cover?
All of it. Most bookings are in central and west London, from Mayfair and Knightsbridge to Kensington and Chelsea, but Matt also performs regularly in Richmond, Hampstead and the City, and across Greater London and the Home Counties.
What kind of magic do you perform at London events?
As a close-up magician in London, Matt mostly performs close-up and table magic as guests mingle or dine, plus mind reading and iPad magic. For conferences and awards nights, Matt can add a short featured set for the whole room.
How long do you perform for?
Typically between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on your event and guest numbers. For larger events, Matt will suggest the timings that let him reach every guest.
Can you perform on a trade show stand?
Yes. Matt performs branded magic on stands at venues such as ExCeL London, drawing visitors in and helping your team start conversations and capture leads.
Do you work with London event planners and agencies?
Yes. Matt works directly with clients and with event planners and entertainment agencies, and is used to fitting around production schedules, caterers and photographers.
How far ahead should I book?
As early as you can, especially for December Christmas parties and summer weekends, which book up first. If your date is close, it’s still worth asking.
Do you perform at weddings and private parties too?
Yes. Around three in ten of Matt’s London bookings are weddings, birthdays and private parties. See the London wedding magician page for details.
Other areas Matt covers
As well as London, Matt performs across the South East and throughout the UK.
Helpful reading before you book
Hire magician Matt Parro for your London event
Tell Matt your date, venue and guest numbers, and he’ll come back to you quickly with availability and a quote.