A bride and groom reacting with delight to Steven Greenwood’s close-up magic

Modern close-up magic · Weddings · Events · Celebrations

Real magic.
Real reactions.

Impossible moments performed inches away—often in your guests’ own hands. No stage. No spotlight. Just genuine astonishment, laughter and connection.

Close-up magic · Personal moments · Lasting memories

Entertainment they become part of

Some entertainment fills time.
Some creates moments they never forget.

The best entertainment does not interrupt an event. It becomes part of it.

Steven moves naturally between guests, creating impossible moments that spark conversation, shared laughter and genuine amazement—without pulling focus from the occasion itself.

A wedding guest reacting with amazement to Steven Greenwood’s close-up magic

More than just tricks

The magic happens
between people.

Cards change before their eyes. Objects vanish. Thoughts are revealed. But the real effect is what happens around them.

Within moments, strangers are talking. Laughter spreads across the room. Small groups form naturally as Steven performs at arm’s length, responding to the people in front of him.

Every reaction is genuine because every moment is personal.

Performed in guests’ handsWarm and conversationalNever intrusiveTailored to the room

Where it works

One experience.
Three kinds of occasion.

01

Weddings

The perfect
ice-breaker.

Fill the natural pauses, bring different groups together and create shared stories throughout the day.

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02

Corporate & networking

Conversation,
made effortless.

Break the ice between colleagues and clients with an experience people can enjoy together without interrupting the event.

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03

Private celebrations

An impossible
talking point.

Birthdays, anniversaries and milestone occasions gain unexpected moments of astonishment that quickly travel around the room.

Start a conversation

Wedding magic

The moments between
the moments matter most.

The ceremony is over. The photographs are happening. The room is being turned around. These natural pauses can feel quiet—or become some of the most enjoyable parts of the entire day.

01

Drinks reception

While you are having photographs taken, guests are meeting one another and waiting for the celebration to continue. Close-up magic brings small groups together and sets a warm, lively tone from the beginning.

02

Wedding breakfast

Performed naturally between courses, table magic gives every group something to experience together without interrupting the meal, speeches or service.

03

Evening reception

As daytime guests mix with evening arrivals, close-up magic bridges the two parts of the celebration and helps everyone relax, connect and join in.

Your wedding is not a performance. Steven becomes part of its atmosphere—knowing when to create a moment and when to let the day breathe.

Choose your coverage

Three packages.
One standard.

The right choice depends on your timings, guest numbers and where the magic will have the greatest impact.

01

Essential

One hour

£395

Focused close-up magic for one key part of your occasion.

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03

Prestige

Three hours

£795

Extended entertainment shaped across a larger occasion or several natural moments.

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The Greenwood standard

The room is read.
The people come first.

Friendly, approachable and completely at ease among your guests.

Steven has spent years learning when a room wants energy, when it needs space and when one impossible moment can bring everybody together. The style, timing and approach are tailored around the occasion—not imposed upon it.

Recognised nationally as an entertainer and trusted by wedding couples, venues, organisations and private clients, every booking receives the same preparation and personal care.

01

Personal service from your first enquiry to the final reaction.

02

Professional, reliable and refreshingly easy to work with.

03

Entertainment shaped around your guests and the natural flow of the event.

04

Equity member and experienced professional entertainer.

Real reactions · Real words

“Each trick was more amazing than the one before… I think he is up there with the very best.”

Amanda Jackson · Waltham

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Useful questions

Before you
book.

How long should I book close-up magic for?

Most bookings are between one and three hours. The best duration depends on your guest numbers, timings and whether you want magic during one focused part of the occasion or across several moments.

What kind of magic do you perform?

Modern close-up magic using cards, everyday objects and moments of mind reading. It happens at arm’s length and often in your guests’ own hands.

When does magic work best at a wedding?

The drinks reception, between courses during the wedding breakfast and the early evening are all excellent choices. Steven will advise on the timing that best fits your plans.

Can the performance be tailored?

Yes. Every event is different, so the style, pace and timing are shaped around the atmosphere, venue and people in the room.

Give them something impossible

Make it the moment
they keep talking about.

Tell Steven your date, venue and approximate guest number. If you are unsure which package or timing will work best, he will help you choose.

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