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Table Magician for dinners full of gasps between courses

Close-up magic brought to every table between courses, so nobody has to leave their seat and nobody misses out. For gala dinners, awards nights, weddings and private dining, from the magician trusted by Google, HSBC and Amazon.

Table magician Matt Parro performing for Hugh Dennis at a gala dinner
Every table seenPlanned around your courses and speeches
★★★★★250+ reviews from clients and celebrities
Trusted by brandsGoogle, HSBC, Amazon, Deloitte
£10m insuredPublic liability, for venues and event planners
Watch the showreel

See the reactions for yourself

A minute and a half of real guests at real events: close-up magic, mind reading and iPad magic.

Clients

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.

Companies Matt Parro has performed for, including Apple, Google, Amazon, Shell, American Express, Hilton, Spotify, BBC, BP, Deloitte, HSBC and Samsung
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The best seat at every table

At a seated dinner, the gaps between courses can feel long, and guests tend to talk only to the people beside them. A table magician changes that. Matt visits each table in turn, performing close-up magic for the whole table at once, so everyone shares the same moment and the table is talking about it long after he’s moved on.

Matt plans the timings with your venue and event manager, working between courses and around the speeches, so service runs on time and every table gets its turn. He has worked rooms of twelve tables and more at gala dinners, awards nights, ruby and diamond wedding celebrations, school leavers’ balls and corporate dinners.

Each table sees something different: card magic, borrowed rings, mind reading and phone magic. Guests compare notes across the room, which is exactly the point.

Private dinner at home or in a private dining room? See dinner party magician. Guests standing and mingling? See close-up magician. Want a set for the whole room after dinner? See after-dinner magician.

Dinner guests shocked by Matt Parrou2019s table magic
A guest laughing at a black-tie dinner
Celebrity reactions

The guests are famous. The reaction is the same.

James Corden
That's Amazing!!!
James CordenTV Host & Actor
Eddie Redmayne
I just don't understand???
Eddie RedmayneOscar Winning Actor
Tom Fletcher
Awesome! Mate THAT is so cool! Can we get a photo together?
Tom FletcherSinger & Musician (McFly)
Jack Whitehall
How?… How??? THAT is good!
Jack WhitehallComedian & Actor
Lindsay Davenport
You're freaking me out right now!
Lindsay DavenportGrand Slam Tennis Champion
James Nesbitt OBE
WOW, Amazing, Amazing!
James Nesbitt OBEActor & Presenter
Sir Trevor McDonald OBE
That is very, very, very, VERY GOOD!
Sir Trevor McDonald OBENewsreader & Journalist
Tim Henman
Did you see the one where he pulls the tennis ball out of the iPad?
Tim HenmanTennis Player
Chris Eubank
WOW that’s good!… Do that again!
Chris EubankWorld Champion Boxer
Kurt Angle
I'm going to hire you and we are going to make money!
Kurt AngleOlympic Gold Medallist & Wrestler
Barbora Krejčíková
Can I have your signature?
Barbora KrejčíkováWimbledon Champion 2024
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Have you seen this guy?… He is AMAZING!!!
Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainEngland Footballer
Table magic for events

Table magic for every kind of dinner

Matt fits the magic around your menu, speeches and running order.

“Matt provided magic entertainment for the guests during pre-drinks and in between courses at dinner. He was charismatic, engaging and thoroughly entertaining, leaving guests wondering how that trick just happened.”
Lisa McClintonMazda Financial Services · Dealer Partner dinner
How hiring works

Simple to hire, effortless on the night

Send Your Date

Tell Matt your date, venue and how many tables. A quick message or call is enough.

Share the Running Order

Matt plans the magic around your courses, speeches and awards, so service is never held up.

Liaise with Your Venue

Matt works with your event manager and catering team, so you don’t have to think about it.

On the Night

Matt arrives early, dressed to suit your event, and makes sure every table gets its turn.

Gala and Christmas dates book up early. Check Matt’s availability for your event.

Table magician Matt Parro shaking hands with a guest at a celebration dinner
Table magician Matt Parro performing at a long lunch table
Table magician Matt Parro entertaining a family celebration dinner
Table magic reviews

What clients say about Matt

★★★★★
“After wowing us a few years ago with his magic we have been booking him annually ever since. His table magic is quite simply, superb. The tricks are unusual as well and each year the offering is fresh and very entertaining.”
Clare ButcherLeavers’ ball, Abingdon School
★★★★★
“He performed his magic … by going round each table and making sure everyone had a chance to witness his superb act. Both the adults and children were mesmerised.”
Helen AdamouBirthday party, Langan’s Brasserie
★★★★★
“Matt is a very personable, professional and excellent entertainer. He managed to get around all of the tables and wowed our guests.”
Lyra-Marie HaldaneCorporate dinner, Caledonian Club, Belgravia
★★★★★
“They were absolutely amazed by your magic, as was demonstrated by the laughter and applause that rang out from each table as you worked the room.”
Lee HardingLadies Festival, White Hart Hotel, Lewes
★★★★★
“He impressed our many guests, the applause for his tricks being spontaneous at all twelve tables.”
Alan SnowballRuby wedding celebration, Old Thorns Hotel, Hampshire
★★★★★
“Matt performed at my daughter’s 21st birthday party, table by table over the evening, to universal approval. All the guests, young and old, enjoyed his magic and were talking about it well after the event.”
Ian Gray21st birthday party, Oxfordshire

Several clients book Matt for the same dinner every year.

Table magic in pictures

Real dinners. Real reactions.

Gala dinner guests reacting to Matt Parrou2019s table magic
Dinner guests applauding Matt Parrou2019s table magic
Gala guests applauding Matt Parro at their table
Awards dinner guests laughing at Matt Parrou2019s table magic
Women amazed by Matt Parrou2019s table magic at a dinner
James Nesbitt reacting to magician Matt Parro
Book with confidence

Why event planners hire Matt

  1. £10mpublic liability insurance, so venues and planners are covered
  2. 20+years performing professionally, full time
  3. 1,000sof events, from private dinners to Wimbledon and Twickenham
  4. 250+reviews from clients and celebrities
  5. 12countries performed in, outside the UK
Table magician FAQs

Hiring a table magician

What is a table magician?

A close-up magician who performs at each table during a seated meal, usually between courses, for the whole table at once.

How much does a table magician cost?

Every event is quoted individually, because the fee depends on the date, location, how long you’d like Matt to perform and the number of tables. Send your details for a clear quote.

How many tables can you cover?

It depends on the time available between courses. Tell Matt your number of tables and running order, and he’ll suggest timings so every table gets its turn.

Will it interrupt the meal or service?

No. Matt works with your venue team, steps back while plates are served and cleared, and finishes before the speeches.

Can you perform during the drinks reception too?

Yes. Many clients book Matt for the drinks reception and the dinner, so guests see him as they arrive and again at their tables.

Do you need a stage or any set-up?

No. Table magic needs no stage, lighting or sound, just a little space at each table.

Do you have public liability insurance?

Yes, £10 million public liability insurance, which many venues ask for.

How far ahead should I book?

As early as you can, especially for awards season, summer weekends and December. If your date is close, it’s still worth asking.

Check your event date

Book a magician for your event

Tell Matt your date, venue and guest numbers, and he’ll come back to you quickly with availability and a quote.

Matt Parro Magician Matt Parro · Event magician & mind reader · Performing in London, the UK & internationally · +44 (0) 7731 845432 · Google Maps