Sleight of Hand Magic

Prestidigitation, or sleight-of-hand magic, as it’s more commonly known, is the foundation on which all close-up magic is based.

The word ‘sleight’ is a combination of the old English word ‘sleghth’ meaning cunning and skill, and the Norse word ‘sloeght’ meaning sly. When performing sleight-of-hand magic, magicians use their dexterity to skillfully make things happen without their audiences realising what’s going on—it’s this surprise element that makes what we do seem like magic.

While a seasoned professional magician will make a trick look effortless and easy, it actually takes a lot of practice to get to this stage. When I was learning my trade, I’d spend hours and hours and hours getting the tricks right. And I still practice a lot, even now, to ensure my performances are always nothing less than dazzling!

My close-up magic

I’m booked to perform my sleight of hand and close-up magic throughout the year at weddings, birthday parties, and corporate events.

The excellent thing about sleight-of-hand magic is that it appeals to people of all ages. I enjoy the joy on the faces of people aged from 2 to 92 (or possibly older). Magic is the perfect entertainment option where a variety of ages and personalities will be present. This is why so many happy couples hire me to sprinkle some magic on their weddings.

I’m always thrilled by the amazed looks and big smiles on people’s faces as they marvel at the tricks I perform. If you would like to see them for yourself, click here to watch some of the event videos!

You can please all the people all the time

Sleight-of-hand magic is also an excellent way to entertain people at corporate events. When you’re bringing together so many people with different interests and outlooks, finding entertainment that the majority will enjoy is tricky. Having a close-up magician perform table magic or entertain small groups of guests is bound to be a winner!

So when you are looking for a sleight-of-hand magician for your corporate event, wedding, or birthday party, contact Chris to find out more about what he can do.