Bath Close Up Magician
Andy Field is a professional magician, offering table top magic, sleight of hand illusions, mind reading and more, for a variety of occasions. Over the years Andy has built a strong global following, boasting over 5,000,000 views on his YouTube channel and an array of reviews across multiple platforms. Having amassed experience as a wedding magician, party magician & close up magician, Andy is seen as one of the industries most tried and tested professional magicians.
BATH MAGICIAN SLEIGHT OF HAND
As a magician, one of my greatest joys is taking something utterly ordinary such as deck of cards, a coin, a borrowed ring and transforming it into something extraordinary.
Magic at its core is not about escape or trickery alone. It is about inviting an audience to see the world differently. To question what is possible. Further more to discover wonder in the everyday.
MAGIC WITH PLAYING CARDS
When I step onto a stage or even just in front of a small circle of friends I do not just rely on elaborate props or fancy illusions. Instead, I use simple items that most people carry with them every day. Such as playing cards plucked from a pocket. Coins lifted from a table. Even a ring borrowed from a spectator’s finger. These familiar objects form the foundation of my magic. It is the contrast between the mundane and the mysterious that captivates my audience.
Take the deck of cards, for example. I often say that a deck is like a microcosm of life. Each card is a symbol, each shuffle a possibility. When I invite a spectator to choose a card, I’m not just asking them to pick a number or a suit; I’m asking them to take a small step into trust. And when that card is revealed—a prediction I seemingly never knew—the gasp that follows is pure magic.
COIN MANIPULATION MAGIC
Coins, too, hold a special place in my repertoire. There’s something timeless about them. A glint of silver that’s passed through countless hands. A coin that vanishes in one hand only to appear behind an ear is, on one level, a simple sleight of hand. However on another level, it’s a reminder that value is all about perception.
MAGIC WITH BORROWED ITEMS
What’s gone can be found; what’s found can be gone. Just like trust, just like wonder. And then, there’s the borrowed ring. It’s a small, delicate thing, However it carries a lifetime of meaning for the person who wears it. When I make a ring float, seemingly defying gravity, I’m not just performing a trick. I’m playing on the trust that person has placed in me. When I hand it back, seemingly untouched, there’s a quiet, powerful moment. One that transcends mere entertainment. Of course none of these effects work without the subtle art of suggestion. I often liken my work to a conversation, a dance between what’s seen and unseen.
THE ILLUSION OF MIND READING
When I read minds, it’s not some supernatural power. It is a delicate choreography of suggestion, observation, and timing. I guide the spectator’s focus, and they, in turn, guide their own imagination. The moment they feel understood—when their chosen card or thought is ‘revealed’—it’s a triumph of connection.
In the end, magic is not just about illusion; it’s about possibility. By using everyday objects, I remind my audience that wonder is never far away. It’s in a shuffle, a flick, a glance. So, next time you reach for a coin or a deck, remember: you hold a spark of magic in your hand. And so do I.
