Magician in Essex for events with real wow factor
Close-up magic, mind reading and iPad magic for corporate events, weddings and private parties across Essex, from Chelmsford and Brentwood to Colchester, Dedham and the Essex coast. 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.
Trusted by the world's biggest names
From product launches and trade shows to company dinners and sporting hospitality, global brands hire Matt when the event matters.
Close-Up magic for Essex events
Essex does celebrations properly: wedding estates like Braxted Park and Hedingham Castle, country house hotels from Dedham Vale to Stock, and golf and country clubs where the party runs late. Close-up magic suits every one of them. 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 gets a moment of its own.
Matt performs right across Essex, from company awards ceremonies at Braxted Park and a corporate evening at the Aston Martin showroom in Brentwood to weddings, 40th and 50th birthdays and private parties across the county. He has also performed on board a cruise ship at Tilbury.
Whatever the room, the performance is shaped around your timings, your guests and your venue, and it works for every age in the room.
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 events. Real reactions.
What Matt performs in Essex
Whatever you’re planning in Essex, there’s a style of magic to suit it. Each one has its own page with videos, reviews and details.
What Essex clients say about Matt
“Matt did magic at my wedding in September 2024 and I cannot recommend him enough. All our guests were talking about him all day! Matt brought a great buzz to our wedding reception.”
“We wanted to add that little extra something to our Company Awards Ceremony and you certainly bought something special to the room with your magic. Guests were thoroughly entertained and mesmerised.”
“Matt was different class. He performed for an hour at my wife’s birthday and can cater and entertain all ages. … The actual mind reading and magic tricks were amazing to see so close up too.”
“Absolutely over the moon with how Matt amazed my guests. … The magic he did was unreal and we couldn’t have asked for anything better.”
“Many thanks for helping to make our daughter’s wedding so memorable. You thoroughly entertained us and our guests with your magic and was a talking point throughout the rest of the evening.”
“Matt thanks for a fantastic night. The magic was amazing, our guests are still talking about it, would definitely recommend you.”
Magician for hire at Essex's top venues
Matt is available for hire at Essex’s leading hotels, wedding venues and country clubs, including:
Hotels & Country Houses
- Maison Talbooth, Dedham
- Wivenhoe House Hotel, Colchester
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa, Stock
- Boreham House, Chelmsford
- Mulberry House, Ongar
- Friern Manor, Brentwood
Weddings & Estates
- Braxted Park Estate, Witham
- Hedingham Castle, Halstead
- Orsett Hall, Orsett
- Moor Hall, Aveley
- Vaulty Manor, Maldon
- Herons Farm, Coggeshall
Golf & Country Clubs
- Stock Brook Manor, Billericay
- Woolston Manor, Chigwell
- Three Rivers Golf Club, Cold Norton
- Top Meadows Golf, Ockendon
- Wivenhoe Cricket Club
Brands & One-Offs
- Aston Martin, Brentwood
- Cruise ship at Tilbury
- The Arlington Ballroom, Leigh-on-Sea
- Company awards, Braxted Park
Where Matt performs in Essex: Chelmsford, Brentwood, Colchester, Witham, Billericay, Ongar, Chigwell, Woodford, Saffron Walden, Maldon, Southend and Leigh-on-Sea, Basildon, Wickford, Ingatestone and Harwich, plus private homes right across the county.
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 Essex 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 Essex
How much does it cost to hire a magician in Essex?
Every Essex 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.
Which parts of Essex do you cover?
All of it. Matt has performed in Chelmsford, Brentwood, Colchester, Witham, Billericay, Chigwell, Saffron Walden, Southend and right up the coast to Harwich, at venues and at private homes.
Can you perform at an Essex wedding?
Yes. Weddings are the biggest share of Matt’s Essex bookings, at venues such as Braxted Park, Hedingham Castle and Orsett Hall. Magic works best during the drinks reception, while photos are being taken, and between courses. See the wedding magician page.
Do you perform at corporate events and awards nights?
Yes. Matt performs at awards ceremonies, launches, summer parties and Christmas parties for Essex companies, and he’s a short trip from the City and Canary Wharf too. See the corporate magician page.
Is the magic suitable for a mixed-age birthday party?
Yes. Matt performs for adults first, but the magic works for every age in the room, from 18th birthdays to 70th birthday lunches, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. He is not a children’s entertainer.
How long do you perform for?
Typically between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on your event and guest numbers. Matt will suggest the timings that let him reach every guest.
How far ahead should I book?
As early as you can, especially for summer Saturdays and December, which book up first. If your date is close, it’s still worth asking.
Do you perform outside Essex?
Yes. Matt performs all over London and the UK, and internationally. See the London magician page.
Other areas Matt covers
As well as Essex, Matt performs across London, the South East and the rest of the UK.
Book a magician for your Essex event
Tell Matt your date, venue and guest numbers, and he’ll come back to you quickly with availability and a quote.