Magician in Sussex for events that leave guests lost for words
Close-up magic, mind reading and iPad magic for corporate events, weddings and private parties across Sussex, from Brighton and Hove to Chichester, Eastbourne and the South Downs. 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 Sussex events
From seafront hotels in Brighton and Hove to wedding barns on the South Downs and country house hotels in the Weald, Sussex has some of the most beautiful event venues in the country. 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 has performed at more than 500 Sussex events. Around four in ten are corporate: conferences at the Hilton Metropole, Christmas parties at The Grand, summer parties, and the players’ party at the Lexus Eastbourne Open. The rest are 100s of weddings, milestone birthdays and private parties from Arundel to Rye.
Matt has also served as President of the Sussex Magic Circle, and his mind reading won the club’s Magic of the Mind competition.
Recognised by fellow magicians
Matt has served as President of the Sussex Magic Circle, and won its Magic of the Mind competition for mind reading. That’s recognition from the people who know exactly how hard the magic is.
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 Sussex
Whatever you’re planning in Sussex, there’s a style of magic to suit it. Each one has its own page with videos, reviews and details.
What Sussex clients say about Matt
“Matt Parro was absolutely incredible and made our wedding day even more memorable. He entertained our guests for an hour with the most mind-blowing illusions and magic I have ever seen.”
“We had the pleasure of being entertained by Matt Parro during a player party for professional tennis players competing at the Lexus Eastbourne Open, and he was absolutely brilliant.”
“Yet another fantastic show. Matt never fails to amaze and gets better and better year on year. This is the third event at which Matt has performed for us and be assured we will want you back next year!”
“We hired Matt to wow the crowd at our company Christmas party and wow them he did. … He got people talking to each other and had them properly gripped.”
“It is difficult to know what kind of person is going to arrive at your special do when you have to rely on the internet and websites. … I worried unnecessarily. Matt was a great addition to my party.”
“Matt is absolutely incredible, we had him at our wedding to entertain our guests whilst we had photos done. … Our guests loved Matt and couldn’t believe what they had seen.”
Magician for hire at Sussex's top venues
Matt is available for hire at Sussex’s leading hotels, wedding venues and event spaces, including:
Brighton & Hove
- Hilton Brighton Metropole
- The Grand Brighton
- Hotel du Vin Brighton
- The Old Ship Hotel
- Brighton i360
- Soho House Brighton
- The Ivy Brighton
Country House Hotels
- Gravetye Manor, East Grinstead
- South Lodge, Lower Beeding
- Ashdown Park, Forest Row
- Buxted Park, Uckfield
- Horsted Place, Uckfield
- Ockenden Manor, Cuckfield
- Deans Place, Alfriston
Weddings & Estates
- Wiston House, Steyning
- Goodwood House, Chichester
- Stanmer House, Brighton
- Herstmonceux Castle
- Selden Barns, Worthing
- Hendall Manor Barns, Uckfield
- Blackstock Farm, Hellingly
Sport & Landmarks
- American Express Stadium, Brighton
- Sussex County Cricket Ground, Hove
- Lexus Eastbourne Open
- Plumpton Racecourse
- Chichester Marina
- Copthorne & Cottesmore golf clubs
Where Matt performs in Sussex: Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Eastbourne, Chichester, Lewes, Arundel, Horsham, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, Uckfield, Hastings, Shoreham-by-Sea and the South Downs, plus private homes right across East and West Sussex.
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 Sussex 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 Sussex
How much does it cost to hire a magician in Sussex?
Every Sussex 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 Sussex do you cover?
All of East and West Sussex. Matt performs most often in Brighton and Hove, and regularly in Worthing, Eastbourne, Chichester, Lewes, Horsham, Crawley and the villages of the South Downs and the Weald. See also the Brighton magician page.
Can you perform at a Sussex wedding?
Yes. Matt has performed at hundreds of Sussex weddings, at venues such as Horsted Place, Wiston House, Selden Barns and The Grand Brighton. 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 conferences?
Yes. Around four in ten of Matt’s Sussex bookings are corporate: conferences and awards dinners at the Hilton Brighton Metropole, Christmas parties, summer parties and sporting hospitality. 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 21st birthdays to 70th birthday lunches, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. He is not a children’s entertainer.
Are you a member of the Sussex Magic Circle?
Yes. Matt has served as President of the Sussex Magic Circle and won its Magic of the Mind competition for mind reading.
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 Sussex?
Yes. Matt performs all over London and the UK, and internationally. See the London magician page.
Other areas Matt covers
As well as Sussex, Matt performs across London, the South East and the rest of the UK.
Book a magician for your Sussex event
Tell Matt your date, venue and guest numbers, and he’ll come back to you quickly with availability and a quote.