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Contact Tony Charles - It's Magic Time

Tony Charles - It's Magic Time

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Tony Charles - It's Magic Time

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Tony Charles - It's Magic Time
5.0
(51 reviews)
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Overview

  • Operates in United Kingdom
  • Posting since 2016

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Event Entertainment
Magician
Wedding Entertainment
Corporate Event Entertainment

Description

Magician Tony Charles specialising in adding a magical touch to your event with close-up walkabout magic, family magic shows or even a mix of the two at weddings, parties, venue and corporate events in Sussex, Surrey, Hants, Kent and London.

Also magic parties for children of any age.

What you can expect at your event.
Magic is such a flexible form of entertainment and can be tweaked to suit your needs.

If you are looking for close-up magic for your family, corporate or venue event, I perform walkabout mix-n-mingle magic at your drinks reception, table magic during the meal, a stand up show for the guests or a mix of all these. My tricks are varied, using ropes, money, rings, cards and mind magic, so not just card tricks. Usually for 2 hours, however, 1 hour or 3 hours is often requested depending on the number of guests present.

Many corporate clients repeatedly engage me as I provide bespoke magic tricks to promote their brand or message at exhibitions, showroom launches or events. Recent examples are Worthing Audi for their showroom launch and CXS for a trade exhibition at the Excel, London.

Should your event be for a children's party, I use real magic appropriately presented for the age group present. Normally a 45 min show followed by balloon modelling. Often I am asked to attend the whole 2 hour party, and in this situation the usual format is a show, balloons whilst the children have their party food followed by either party games, a magic workshop or fizz bang science workshop.

Many organisations and venues engage me for longer periods when they have all day events. Recent examples being Bocketts Farm. Leatherhead for Halloween half term 9 day run, and Gravesham council for their River Festival.

I have also developed relationships with organisations specialising in provision for children or adults with additional needs. Examples being Extra Time, Brighton, for children, regularly entertaining at their holiday clubs and Fun Days, and Bethany Lodge, Dymchurch, for adults, where I have been performing family magic shows for their clients bi-annually over the past 25 years.

In addition to my close-up magic and magic shows, since 2004 I have been working in education as an outside provider presenting maths and science shows/workshops to school pupils UK wide. I use magic to explore the concepts, topics and calculation strategies of these subjects to fit in with the particular learning of students from age 4-16. My remit to inspire a love of learning in the subjects. About 100 schools per year engage me, and historically 60% of these clients have requested repeat visits. Please visit my website for more details about school visits.

I have £10,000,000 PLI, an Enhanced Fully Portable DBS check and I am a member of Equity.

Parties and events are always special occasions and my aim is for the guests to feel great about the magic experience they receive, and to enhance the overall enjoyment of the event. My business has grown by building relationships with my clients and their guests, and that is probably the aspect I love most about my job, as many rebook, or engage me after seeing my work live. The only way to do that is to make sure I give my very best at every engagement.

That is basic summary of my services, however, as I mentioned magic is extremely flexible. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have as to how magic can enhance your event.

Tony Charles

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Reviews (51)

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5.0out of 5
51 reviews
Julia Raeburn
15 April 2025
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Tony Charles did a brilliant Magic Show for us at a small family party November 2024 and I realise I may have forgotten to leave the great review I intended at the time! Tony was really sensitive to the age-range of those at the party - colourful visual tricks which the 1 year-old baby loved ( no loud noises!) and really clever sleights of hand which amazed the 'grown ups'. He somehow managed to involve a family-member who had to join us via zoom as she wasn't well! Can't wait for another excuse to book Tony again.

Debbie Hickman
22 July 2025
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Tony came to my wedding over the weekend just gone and was absolutely fabulous! I had specifically hired him because of all of the experience in schools and with young people - My wedding was kid-friendly and I wanted to make sure it was loads of fun for them - he did not disappoint. Most magicians seem to get the lion's share of their trade from corporate events which would not have been the right tone at all. Aside from being a really lovely man, he is also a very talented magician and kept young and old entranced. He did about an hour and a half of walkaround magic and then all the kids sat down for a show. He was fantastic with the little ones and had great banter with all of the adults. I would hire him again in a heart beat for any other events I host, and would definitely recommend him.

Pat Wood
2 February 2025
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Very quick and helpful response - looking forward to the magic now

Dylan
18 August 2025
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Tony was hired in for up close magic at our wedding. I 1st met him through a mutual friend and instantly liked him before I knew he was a magician. Knowing his personality i knew he would be a hit with our friends and nobody was disappointed. The kids thought he was amazing, the adults did too. He brought charm and created laughter with amazement... every box was ticked and beyond. Thankyou Tony, it was a real pleasure watching you do your thing 🙏🏼

Hugo Spiers
21 November 2024
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Really fantastic magic show. Really unstood the audience of parents and children (age 7). Would strongly recommend.

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