Table Top Magic Oxford

If you’re looking for a table top magician in Oxford, you’re probably after something a little more interesting than another predictable entertainment option.

I’m Andy Field, a two-time S.A.M.S. Champion of Close-Up Magic, with a quarter of a century of professional experience. Plus a large collection of online reviews.

I’ve also been consulted for the BBC television series Hustle, and my magic videos have attracted more than 20 million views on YouTube. Over the years, I’ve entertained guests at weddings, parties, corporate events, dinners and celebrations throughout the UK.

So if you want professional table top magic that gets people involved, rather than simply someone producing a rabbit and hoping for the best, you’re in the right place.

What Is Table Top Magic?

Table top magic is a form of close-up magic performed directly at or around guests' tables.

Rather than putting on a traditional stage show, I can move between tables or groups of guests, performing interactive magic at close quarters. The audience gets to see everything happen right in front of them.

And quite often, they get to hold the props themselves.

Playing cards, coins, borrowed objects, rings, keys, money and everyday items can all become part of the magic.

There’s no need for a large stage, complicated lighting or a smoke machine that makes everyone wonder whether the fire alarm is about to go off.

The magic happens right where your guests are.

That makes table top magic in Oxford particularly useful for events where people are already seated, eating, drinking or socialising.

Why Hire a Table Top Magician in Oxford?

Vibrant heart warming table top magic

One of the great things about table top magic is that it fits around your event rather than taking it over.

If you’re organising a dinner, wedding reception, corporate event or private celebration, you may not want everyone to stop what they're doing and sit down for a forty-minute performance.

You may already have speeches, food, drinks, music and other parts of the event planned.

That's where close-up table magic works so well.

I can move between groups. Performing short, interactive pieces before moving on to the next table.

Guests don't have to become a formal audience.

They simply enjoy some impossible magic while they're already enjoying the event.

And there’s another advantage. It gets people talking.

If two people at a table have just watched a borrowed ring disappear. A signed playing card appear somewhere impossible. Or a prediction turn out to be exactly right, they suddenly have something to discuss.

Which is considerably more interesting than discussing the weather.

Table Top Magic for Corporate Events in Oxford

Showmanship combined with strong magic

Corporate events are particularly well suited to table top magic.

You might be organising a business dinner, awards evening, conference, networking event, company celebration or client hospitality.

Your guests may already be seated around tables, which makes the format extremely practical.

I can perform for individual groups without disrupting the overall running of the event.

For example, I might spend several minutes entertaining one table before moving across the room to another.

The style can also be adapted to suit the atmosphere.

A formal awards dinner requires a slightly different approach from a relaxed company party.

The aim is always the same: make people laugh, involve them in the magic and give them something memorable to talk about afterwards.

And because the magic happens close up, guests aren't watching from twenty metres away.

They're involved and hold the cards.

They make decisions. Even examine objects.

Sometimes they become so convinced they've caught me cheating that I start to wonder whether I'm actually any good at this.

Table Top Magic for Weddings in Oxford

Magic to touch your soul all day long

Table top magic can also work brilliantly at weddings.

There are often natural gaps during a wedding day when guests are waiting around.

Perhaps the newly married couple are having photographs taken.

Perhaps the wedding breakfast hasn't started yet.

Maybe guests are enjoying drinks while waiting for the next part of the day.

These are perfect opportunities for close-up magic.

I can entertain groups of guests while they are standing or seated, helping keep the atmosphere lively without taking attention away from the couple.

During a wedding breakfast, table magic can be particularly effective because guests are already sitting together.

I can work around the meal service and perform between courses where appropriate. This depends on the arrangements with the venue.

The important thing is that the magic complements the wedding rather than becoming a distraction.

After all, it's your wedding.

I'm not going to steal the spotlight from the bride and groom.

Although I might temporarily steal somebody's wedding ring.

I'll give it back.

Probably.

What Happens When I Perform Table Top Magic?

Magic that will have you thinking all night

There isn't a rigid routine where every table receives exactly the same ten-minute performance.

I prefer to read the group. Some people love playing cards.

Others are fascinated by coins. Someone else might be particularly interested in mind reading.

And then there is always the person who says they don't like magic.

They're usually the person I most want to perform for.

Not because I'm looking for an argument, but because watching somebody go from "I don't like magic" to "How on earth did you do that?" is rather satisfying.

I use a mixture of sleight of hand, psychology, misdirection, audience participation and plenty of showmanship.

The result should feel personal. Guests aren't simply watching a magician demonstrate tricks.

They are part of what happens.

Magic Happens in Your Hands

Andy pulls guests in then never lets go

One of the biggest advantages of close-up and table top magic is the level of interaction.

A stage magician can perform an impressive illusion from a distance.

Close-up magic is different. The magic can happen in your hands.

A guest might sign a playing card before it disappears.

Someone might lend me a ring. Or another person might hold a coin.

Someone else might make a completely free choice. Then discover that I somehow knew what they were going to do.

That level of participation makes the experience much more memorable.

And it also creates some excellent reactions.

Sometimes people laugh. Sometimes they shout.

Sometimes they just stare at their hands as though their hands have personally betrayed them.

Those are my favourite moments.

Table Top Magic for Oxford Conferences and Dinners

Hundreds of secrets. One deck of cards.

Oxford has many venues suitable for conferences, dinners, business gatherings and private events.

For these occasions, table top magic can be used during different parts of the event.

It might work during a drinks reception before dinner. It could be performed between courses.

It can entertain guests while they are waiting for speeches or presentations.

Or it can provide additional entertainment towards the end of the evening.

Because I perform close up, I can adapt to the room and the schedule.

There is no complicated setup.

No stage required. Plus no huge equipment case.

And no awkward moment where everyone has to stop talking while somebody announces that "the entertainment is about to begin."

The entertainment simply arrives at the table.

Why Experience Matters

Andy worked on the BBC drama Hustle

Anyone can learn a magic trick. That's not the difficult part.

The real skill comes from knowing how to perform it for real people.

I've been performing professionally for a quarter of a century, and I've worked with all sorts of audiences in all sorts of situations.

I've performed for intimate gatherings, large corporate events, weddings, parties and everything in between.

I'm also a two-time S.A.M.S. Champion of Close-Up Magic, and I was consulted for the BBC television series Hustle.

My magic videos have received more than 20 million YouTube views, and I've built up hundreds of five-star reviews and recommendations from people who have seen me perform.

Those credentials matter because table top magic isn't simply about knowing a secret.

You need to approach people confidently.

You need to know when to perform and when to leave people to enjoy their conversation.

You need to read the group and handle unexpected situations.

And, ideally, you need to remember where you've put your own props.

A Table Top Magician Who Fits Around Your Event

An act full of powerful table top magic to entertain

My job isn't to take over your event. It's to add something memorable to it.

If you're organising a corporate dinner, I'll work around the schedule.

When you are hosting a wedding, I'll work around the couple and the venue.

If you're holding a private party, I'll adapt to the atmosphere.

The magic should feel like part of the occasion.

That's one of the reasons I enjoy table top magic so much.

Every group reacts differently. Every event has its own atmosphere.

And you never quite know what is going to happen when you put a deck of cards in front of a group of strangers.

Usually something impossible. Occasionally something slightly embarrassing.

Fortunately, I've had plenty of practice.

Book a Table Top Magician in Oxford

Pure joy and such a treat

If you're planning an event and want entertainment that gets people involved, table top magic in Oxford could be the perfect choice.

Whether you're organising a corporate dinner, conference, awards evening, wedding, private party or special celebration, I can provide professional interactive close-up magic that fits naturally into your event.

With a quarter of a century of professional experience, two S.A.M.S. Close-Up Magic Championship titles, BBC Hustle experience. Plus more than 20 million YouTube views and hundreds of five-star reviews, I bring professional magic, experience and plenty of personality to events throughout Oxford.

You don't need a stage. You don't need complicated equipment.

All that's needed is a group of people who are prepared to have some fun.

And perhaps somebody willing to lend me a £20 note.

Don't worry.

I usually give it back.

Frequently Asked Questions About Table Top Magic in Oxford

What is a table top magician?

A table top magician performs close-up magic directly for guests around tables. The magic is interactive, allowing guests to participate rather than simply watching from a distance.

What types of Oxford events can you perform at?

I can perform table top magic at corporate dinners, conferences, awards evenings, networking events, weddings, parties, celebrations, hospitality events and many other occasions.

Can you perform during a wedding breakfast?

Yes. Table top magic can work particularly well during appropriate gaps in a wedding breakfast or between courses, depending on the timing and arrangements with the venue.

Do you need a stage?

No. One of the advantages of table top and close-up magic is that I don't need a stage or complicated equipment. I can perform directly for guests at their tables or while they are standing and socialising.

How long do you perform for each table?

There isn't a fixed amount of time for every group. I adapt to the event, the audience and the schedule, moving naturally between groups and tables.

Do you travel to Oxford for events?

Yes. I regularly travel to Oxford and surrounding areas to perform professional close-up and table top magic for corporate events, weddings, parties and private occasions.

Why choose Andy Field?

I've been performing professionally for a quarter of a century and am a two-time S.A.M.S. Champion of Close-Up Magic. I've also been consulted for BBC Hustle, have more than 20 million YouTube views and hundreds of five-star reviews and recommendations.

Most importantly, I understand that professional entertainment isn't simply about knowing tricks. It's about making people feel comfortable, getting them involved and helping create an event they remember.

If you're looking for a professional table top magician in Oxford, get in touch with Andy Field to discuss your event.

Because apparently, making a borrowed object disappear in front of your clients is now considered perfectly respectable corporate entertainment.

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