Sleight of Hand Magician Cheltenham
Andy Field is a professional Cheltenham sleight of hand magician, offering close up magic, sleight of hand illusions, mind reading and more, for a variety of occasions. Over the years Andy has built a strong global following,with millions of 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 busiest professional magicians in the UK.
Professional Sleight of Hand Magician Cheltenham
Magician Andy Field practising the classic linking rings effect, demonstrating sleight of hand, timing and precision.
When you want to add something genuinely memorable to a wedding, party or corporate event, a sleight of hand magician in Cheltenham can bring people together in a way very few other forms of entertainment can.
I’m Andy Field. A comedic professional close-up and sleight of hand magician. I am based in Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire area.
My magic is designed for adults and involves cards, coins and borrowed objects. Plus rings, phones, money and plenty of impossible moments that happen right in front of your eyes.
By the way, I don't have a secret trapdoor hidden in my jacket!
What is sleight of hand magic?
Sleight of hand is the art of manipulating objects secretly and skilfully so that something apparently impossible can happen.
Cards change, coins disappear, borrowed rings vanish and objects can appear in completely unexpected places.
The important thing is that good sleight of hand should never look like someone is simply performing a complicated series of moves.
The best magic looks effortless.
That's why I concentrate not only on the techniques behind the magic, but also on timing, psychology, presentation and misdirection.
A technically difficult trick isn't necessarily a good trick. If the audience doesn't care about what is happening, the technique becomes little more than showing off.
My aim is to make people laugh, react and wonder how on earth I did it.
A Cheltenham magician for weddings, parties and events
Magician Andy Field performing close-up card magic for a bride and groom, demonstrating sleight of hand and interactive wedding entertainment.
Sleight of hand works particularly well at events because it doesn't require a stage or a huge amount of equipment.
I can walk around your event and perform for small groups. I move naturally from one conversation to another.
At a wedding, for example, I might entertain guests during the reception while photographs are being taken. At a birthday party, I can move between groups and create little pockets of astonishment throughout the room.
For corporate events, close-up magic can be an excellent icebreaker.
Imagine handing someone your business card and having it appear somewhere it absolutely shouldn't be.
Or borrowing a wedding ring and apparently making it disappear.
Or allowing someone to shuffle a deck of cards themselves before something impossible happens.
These moments create conversations.
And that's one of the reasons close-up sleight of hand works so well at social events.
A quarter of a century of experience
Magician Andy Field performing close-up card magic for two delighted guests, showcasing sleight of hand and audience interaction.
I've been performing magic professionally for a quarter of a century of experience. I understand that entertaining people isn't simply about knowing lots of tricks.
It's about understanding people.
I've performed for thousands of people in all sorts of situations, from intimate gatherings to large events.
I've also achieved recognition as a two-time S.A.M.S. Champion of Close-Up Magic. I have consulted for the BBC television series Hustle.
Those experiences have helped shape the way I perform today.
I don't want audiences wondering whether they have just watched a clever trick.
I want them wondering whether they have just witnessed something that shouldn't be possible.
Watch my magic on YouTube
Making people feel good is the name of the game.
If you're considering booking a sleight of hand magician in Cheltenham, you'll probably want to see some actual magic before making a decision.
That's completely understandable.
I have built up millions of views on YouTube. My magic videos have an audience from around the world.
Watching a magician perform on video is never quite the same as seeing the magic happen inches away from you. However, it gives you a good idea of my style.
You'll see the sort of close-up magic I perform, including cards, coins, mind reading and everyday objects.
And because the magic happens close-up, there is nowhere to hide.
What makes my sleight of hand different?
Magician Andy Field presenting one of his magic effects, combining creative presentation, sleight of hand and audience interaction.
One of the biggest compliments a magician can receive is when someone says:
“I was watching your hands the whole time.”
That's because sleight of hand is only part of the secret.
Misdirection is important, but so are psychology, body language, timing and audience management.
Sometimes the most important moment in a trick is the moment when absolutely nothing appears to be happening.
That's where experience makes a difference.
After performing professionally for so long, I've learned how to read a group and adjust my performance accordingly.
Some people want to challenge the magician. Others sit back and enjoy being fooled. And some will insist that they know exactly how the trick works. They're usually the ones I enjoy performing for most.
What do my clients say?
Magician Andy Field with two delighted guests after performing an amazing close-up card trick, showcasing sleight of hand and audience interaction.
When you're booking entertainment for an important event, recommendations matter.
Over the years I've received hundreds of five-star reviews from people who have booked me for weddings, parties, corporate events and other celebrations.
Reviews are important because they tell you something that a magician's own advertising can't.
They tell you what it was actually like to have that magician at your event.
For me, the best reviews aren't simply about the tricks.
They're about people remembering the experience.
Someone telling their friends about a ring that disappeared.
A guest trying to work out how their signed card ended up somewhere impossible.
Or an entire group standing around wondering how a magician knew something that nobody had told him.
That's the reaction I'm looking for.
Sleight of hand close-up magic in Cheltenham
Magician Andy Field performing an original close-up magic effect for a group of guests.
If you're looking for a sleight of hand magician in Cheltenham, I perform close-up magic at weddings, private parties, corporate events and celebrations throughout the area.
I don't use elaborate stage equipment and I don't need everyone sitting silently watching me.
The magic comes to the guests.
I'll mingle with your guests, perform for small groups and create those unexpected moments that people can talk about long after the event has finished.
And because every group is different, every performance is slightly different too.
That's what makes close-up magic so much fun.
Book magician Andy Field in Cheltenham
If you're looking for professional sleight of hand magic in Cheltenham, I'd love to entertain your guests.
With a quarter of a century of professional experience, television experience from Hustle, recognition as a two-time S.A.M.S. Champion of Close-Up Magic, millions of YouTube views and hundreds of five-star reviews, I bring experience as well as the magic.
Whether you're organising a wedding, birthday party, corporate event or private celebration, I'll make sure your guests have something impossible to talk about.
Because the best magic doesn't happen on a stage. It happens right in your hands.
Andy Field Magician Service Areas
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Book Cheltenham Magician Andy Field
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.
