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ANDY RUSSELL

Professional Magician

Connecting with people to create everlasting memories!

Professional Magician in Scarborough & North Yorkshire.

Looking for a magician to make your event unforgettable? Andy Russell is a professional close-up magician and member of The Magic Circle, entertaining guests at weddings, parties, corporate events and community celebrations throughout Scarborough and North Yorkshire.

From amazing card magic to astonishing moments with borrowed objects, Andy brings people together through interactive entertainment that guests will remember long after the event.

How I Can Entertain You

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Andy Russell performing magic at a wedding with the bride and groom.

Perfect for birthdays, celebrations and private gatherings, with entertaining close-up magic that gets everyone involved.

Weddings
Private Parties

Make your wedding unforgettable with elegant close-up magic that brings guests together and creates memorable moments.

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Care Homes & Community 
Corporate & Events

Friendly, engaging magic for care homes, community groups, and local events, bringing people together and creating memorable moments.

Professional close-up and parlour magic for corporate events, dinners and special occasions, creating memorable moments for everyone.

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About Andy

With over 40 years of experience, Andy Russell brings sophisticated, engaging magic to weddings, private parties, corporate events and community occasions.

A member of The Magic Circle, Andy’s style is friendly, professional and entertaining - creating memorable moments that guests will be talking about long after the event.

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REAL PEOPLE. REAL REACTIONS, REAL MAGIC.

What People Are Saying

  • Andy performed his magic at a friend's wedding reception and honestly, we were absoutely blown away! It doesn't do him justice to simply say they were "tricks". It was like watching genuine magic at work! Unbelieable!

    — Lucy Cook, Wedding Guest

  • We hired Andy for a works private Christmas party. He was brilliant going from table to table with his impressive tricks. I would highly recommend him. The magic he performs is outstanding!

    — Caroline Marson, Corporate Event

  • Andy kept in contact before the event and was friendly and out us at ease. The show was great and left the group speecless at times (which is no easy task!) I wouldn't hesitate to book Andy again

    — Adele Denby, Private Event

Your Questions, Answered

How does close-up magic work at a wedding or an event?

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Close-up magic is performed among your guests, creating memorable moments of surprise and laughter. I mix and mingle during drinks receptions, between courses or throughout your event, making sure everyone gets to experience the magic.


what areas do you cover?

Based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, I regularly perform across Yorkshire and beyond, travelling to weddings, private parties, corporate events and celebrations.

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how far in advance should i book?

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Popular dates, especially summer weekends for wedding and December for corporate Christmas parties, can book up quickly. I recommend getting in touch as soon as you have your date and venue confirmed.


how much does it cost to book a magician?

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Every event is different , so pricing depends on factors such as type of event, location, number of guests and performance time. Get in touch with your plans and I’ll provide a tailored, no-obligation quote.

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Let’s Work Together

Planning an event? Tell me a little about it and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.