BATH TABLE TOP MAGICIAN

Andy pulls you in with his first trick and never lets go

Looking for a Bath table top magician who can entertain your guests while they enjoy their meal, drinks or conversation?

I’m Andy Field. A professional close-up magician in Bath with a quarter of a century of experience. With over 20 million YouTube views, hundreds of Google reviews. Hundreds of Facebook recommendations.

Plus recognition as a S.A.M.'s Champion of Close-Up Magic, I bring professional magic and showmanship to weddings, parties and corporate events throughout Bath.

There’s no stage or complicated equipment. I simply mingle with your guests and perform powerful close-up magic right in front of them.

Cards disappear. Borrowed objects change. Coins vanish. Rings travel. And sometimes, I’ll even read your mind.

What is a table top magician?

A table top magician performs close-up magic directly at your tables or amongst groups of guests.

Rather than performing a traditional stage show where everyone sits down and watches at the same time, table top magic is much more informal.

I move around the room and perform for small groups.

Once one group has enjoyed a few miracles, I move on to another table and do the same thing.

This means your guests can continue enjoying their evening while experiencing some astonishing sleight of hand magic along the way.

It works particularly well when people are eating, drinking and chatting because the magic becomes part of the occasion rather than taking over the entire event.

And that is important.

I’m there to enhance your event, not hijack it.

Bath table top magic for weddings

Weddings are one of the occasions where table top magic really comes into its own. There are often periods during a wedding reception when guests are waiting. Perhaps the photographs are taking longer than expected.

Maybe the wedding breakfast is being prepared. There could be a gap between courses. Or perhaps the bride and groom are busy having photographs taken while their guests are enjoying a drink.

These little gaps can sometimes feel much longer to guests than they do to the wedding couple. That’s where a professional Bath wedding magician can make a huge difference.

I can move between groups of guests and perform close-up magic while they are relaxing at their tables. It gives people something to watch, something to participate in and, quite often, something to argue about afterwards.

Because there is always somebody saying: “Hang on. Do that again.”

With a quarter of a century of experience performing close-up magic, including being consulted on the BBC television series Hustle I know how to approach different groups and create memorable moments without taking over the wedding.

Magic performed right in front of you

Showmanship and powerful close up magic combined

One of the great things about table top magic is the intimacy. There is nowhere for me to hide. You are standing or sitting only a few feet away.

Sometimes you are even holding the object involved in the trick. You can shuffle the cards. Or you can hold the coin. Yet the impossible still happens.

That closeness is what makes professional close-up magic so powerful. It isn't about enormous props or flashy scenery.

It is about skill, timing, presentation and the reaction of the people watching. A lot of this is based on the art of misdirection techniques in magic.

Part of what makes that possible is the psychology behind magic and the way people perceive what is happening in front of them. After a quarter of a century of experience, I have learned that the strongest magic is often the simplest.

A borrowed object. Or a deck of cards. Then suddenly... it isn't ordinary anymore.

If you're particularly interested in card magic, I've written a detailed guide to Card Trick Magician Bath, exploring the sleight of hand, psychology and presentation that turn a simple deck of cards into impossible moments.

A table top magician for Bath parties

Vibrant heart warming magic for wedding breakfast guests

Table top magic isn't only for weddings. It can work brilliantly at birthday parties, anniversaries, private dinners, Christmas parties and celebrations of all kinds.

If you are hosting a party in Bath, you want your guests to enjoy themselves. You don't necessarily want everyone sitting silently watching a magician for an hour.

Table top magic gives you another option. The entertainment comes to the guests. I can move around the room, meeting different groups and performing short routines that are designed to create maximum impact.

One table might experience an impossible card trick. Another group might see something involving money. Someone else might have their mind apparently read.

And somewhere else in the room, somebody will probably be trying to work out how I managed to do something they were standing close enough to see.

That is part of the fun.

Corporate events and business dinners in Bath

Magic that is pure joy and such a treat

Table top magic can also be an excellent choice for corporate events.

Corporate dinners, awards evenings, conferences, networking events and business celebrations can all have periods where guests are naturally standing around or sitting at tables.

Magic gives people an immediate reason to interact. It can break the ice between people who have never met. It can get conversations started.

And it provides entertainment without requiring a large stage or complicated production.

I have performed for all sorts of audiences and understand that corporate entertainment needs to be professional, reliable and appropriate for the occasion.

The magic should be impressive. The performer should be confident. And, most importantly, your guests should enjoy themselves.

Why choose close-up magic?

As applause rings out Andy's card trick magic captivates the table leaving guests eager for more!

There are plenty of different forms of entertainment available for an event.

So why choose a table top magician? Because close-up magic is personal. A large show might entertain an audience. Close-up magic involves the audience.

Your guests aren't simply watching something happen. They are often part of it. They make decisions. They hold objects. They sometimes become the person performing the trick without even realising where it is going.

That creates a completely different experience. It also means every group gets its own little magical experience.

I've also written about why Bath loves close-up magic and what makes close-up magic such a natural fit for events throughout the city.

Magic for different ages and personalities

One of the things I enjoy about close-up magic is seeing how differently people react. Some people immediately want to know how everything works.

Others sit there with their mouths open. Some confidently announce that they know exactly how I've done it. They usually don't.

And there is always someone who says: “I don't normally like magic.” That's fine. You don't have to. Give me five minutes. I might change your mind.

The magic I perform is designed for adults and is particularly suited to weddings, parties, dinners and corporate occasions where guests want sophisticated entertainment rather than a children's magic show.

A professional Bath magician who comes to you

If you are organising an event, the last thing you want is another complication. You don't want to worry about complicated equipment.

You don't want to rearrange the room. And you don't want entertainment that requires your guests to follow a strict schedule.

With table top magic, I come to you. I can work around your event and mingle with your guests naturally.

The magic requires very little space and can fit comfortably into the atmosphere of the occasion.

My fees are based on my experience, skills, showmanship and reliability rather than simply charging by the minute.

I also don't charge extra simply because I have to travel or because your guests want more magic.

The aim is straightforward: provide excellent entertainment and make your event something people remember.

Bath close-up magician for weddings, parties and events

Close up table top magic which is very addictive

Whether you are arranging a wedding in Bath, a private party, a business dinner or a corporate event, table top magic can add something different.

It fills those awkward little gaps. It gives guests something to talk about. It gets people interacting. And, most importantly, it creates genuine reactions.

That's what good magic should do. It shouldn't simply make people say, “That was a clever trick.”

It should make them say:

“How the hell did you do that?”

That's the reaction I'm looking for. And after a quarter of a century of experience performing close-up magic, I know how to create it.

Book a Bath table top magician

With these small items I create big reactions for your guests

If you're looking for a Bath table top magician, I would be delighted to discuss your event.

I perform throughout Bath and the surrounding areas. I provide close-up magic for weddings, parties, corporate events and private celebrations.

Whether your guests are seated at tables, enjoying drinks at a reception or mingling around a venue, I can bring the magic directly to them.

No stage. No complicated equipment. No long interruption to your event.

Just professional close-up magic performed right in front of your guests.

And yes, I really can make that signed card disappear.

The annoying thing is that I can also make it turn up somewhere you absolutely weren't expecting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Bath table top magician?

A table top magician performs close-up magic directly for small groups of guests at their tables or while they are mingling around an event. The magic is interactive and informal, making it ideal for weddings, parties, dinners and corporate events.

Is table top magic suitable for weddings?

Yes. Table top magic is particularly useful during drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts, photographs and other periods when guests have time to mingle and enjoy entertainment.

Can a table top magician perform at a corporate event?

Absolutely. Table top close-up magic works well at corporate dinners, awards evenings, conferences, networking events and company celebrations because it encourages guests to interact without interrupting the main event.

What type of magic do you perform?

I specialise in close-up magic including cards, coins, money, borrowed objects, rings, keys, elastic bands, mobile phones and mind-reading style illusions. The magic is performed close to the audience and often involves members of the group.

Do you perform children's magic?

My performances are aimed at adult audiences and are particularly suited to weddings, parties and corporate events rather than children's parties.

Where does Andy Field perform?

I perform throughout Bath, Somerset and surrounding areas, as well as travelling to events across the UK.

Final thoughts

A great event is about more than simply having something on in the background. It's about creating moments. A laugh around a table. A stunned expression.

Someone checking their own pockets because they can't believe what just happened. A group of friends arguing about how a card could possibly have ended up somewhere impossible. Those are the moments people remember.

If you're looking for a Bath table top magician to provide professional close-up entertainment for your wedding, party, dinner or corporate event, get in touch with Andy Field and let's make some impossible things happen.

A quarter of a century of experience. Professional close-up magic. And hopefully a few moments that your guests won't stop talking about.

Andy Field Magician Service Areas

I regularly provide professional close-up magic for weddings, parties, corporate events and special occasions across the South West and surrounding areas. You can find more information about my magician services in the following locations:

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I'm fortunate that I don't have to rely on magic to pay the bills. This means I don't need to charge inflated Saturday-night fees. I can concentrate on what I really enjoy — performing powerful, entertaining magic — while keeping my prices competitive.