Illusionists for Hire in Manchester

Q: How much do illusionists cost in Manchester?

Hiring illusionists typically costs between £100 and £1,000+, with an average of £380. The price depends on the performer's experience, show duration and the scale of the illusions. Large-scale stage illusions with elaborate props and equipment tend to cost significantly more than smaller-format performances.

Q: What is the difference between an illusionist and a close-up magician?

The illusionists specialise in large-scale visual illusions such as making people appear or vanish, levitation, escape acts and other grand effects. While close-up magicians perform at arm's length, illusionists typically perform on stage for larger audiences.

Q: What events are illusionists suitable for?

Many clients book illusionists for corporate events, gala dinners, theatre shows, product launches, awards ceremonies and large private celebrations where a headline stage act is needed. Illusionist shows are visually spectacular and work well as a focal point for the evening.

Q: Do illusionists have special space or technical requirements?

Most illusionists require a stage area, specific lighting, and sometimes rigging or special effects equipment. Space needs vary depending on the illusions being performed. To get the best results, discuss all technical and staging requirements with the illusionist well in advance.

Q: Do illusionists bring their own equipment?

Most illusionists bring their own props, illusion equipment and often their own lighting and sound. For larger venues, coordination with the venue's technical team may be needed. It is advisable to confirm all equipment and access requirements before booking.

Q: Can I contact multiple suppliers at the same time?

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard .

Q: How far in advance do we need to book?

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Q: How do I book and when do I pay?

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

Q: How do I get help with something different?

Please browse our help and support section, or if you can't find what you need you can get in touch .

Find 216 professional illusionists available in Manchester, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 943 reviews from real clients. These stage magicians and magic show performers specialize in grand illusions, theatrical presentations, and engaging magical entertainment particularly suited to weddings, parties, and special events.

Of the 216 suppliers listed here, 6 are based within 30 miles of Manchester. The other 210 are willing to travel there.

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Rates for professional magic show performers in Manchester range from about £100 to £1,000+, with most professional bookings averaging £380. Pricing reflects performance complexity, equipment requirements and the specialist skills these entertainers bring to events. Premium illusionists with extensive staging and elaborate apparatus typically command higher fees, while talented emerging performers may offer more accessible rates. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 47 enquiries for Illusionists at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 27 October 2026.

Typical first reply

Within 12 hours

53% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About six weeks

38% enquire less than a month before the event

How far suppliers travel

About 20 miles

For the 86% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Illusionists based near Manchester

5/5 from 74 reviews

Cavan Booth - Impossible Entertainment "We booked Cavan for a Stag Evening and he was amazing! Cavan is charming and confident and we just set him loose among the guests to do his thing and he was stunning. Everyone was extremely impressed with his skills which are Wow inducing. If you are looking to book a magician then Cavan is the guy to go to - you won’t be disappointed." Based in Manchester, England Gary

Martin Wildish "Martin came to us for daughters 50th birthday party, he was absolutely brilliant, he kept everyone entertained, he went round all the guests doing different magic tricks , I don’t think he repeated the same trick twice, he had us all amazed, we would definitely recommend Martin and will book him again . Sue x" Based in Bolton, England (11 miles from Manchester) Sue - Birthday

Scoop Magic "Brilliant entertainer." Based in Chorley, England (19 miles from Manchester) Simon Burton

Ben Harris Magician "I've known Ben for a number of years and have been amazed at his magic and how they have developed over time. After attending one of his shows, where he showed just how good he was at magic and illusion, I asked him if he would come to entertain my grandchildren and their friends at my home. Ben was great! My grandchildren and their friends were enthralled with all the magic tricks he performed which were entirely suitable for the young ones. Ben has the ability to entertain children and adults alike, gearing his show to his audience and demonstrating his versatility with all ages. He is a real showman and is a pleasure to watch! I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone which is interested in magic and illusion, you will have a really enjoyable time!" Based in Liverpool, England (31 miles from Manchester) Ronnie Wilkinson

Ian McCoy "The Best entertainer in the UK - 5 stars. "If you are thinking of using Ian for your event so not hesitate or waste any more time thinking and reading reviews... Just book him!!! Ian is down to earth whilst completely professional. He's funny, relaxed and looks the part whatever the event requires. Ian absolutely blew us away at our wedding and our guests will not stop talking about him! His close up magic is on another level, real magic! Honestly we were utterly amazed. He entertained the children for hours, and they were hooked. It made people laugh and relax. It brought together different friends and family to break the ice. He did a little stand up with us as bride and groom with mentalism and we still can't work out how on earth he knew what we were thinking!! Book him today"" Based in Wallasey, England (34 miles from Manchester) 21st September 2026 Ceri Dowdal - wedding

Mark Evans - Magician & Mentalist "After a tough year, we decided to have a small family get together after lockdown. In a last minute decision we hired Mark to come along for an hour to provide us with some entertainment. Best hour and a half we could have asked for! Will definitely book Mark again for our Christmas Party next year." Based in Lichfield, England (58 miles from Manchester) Denise Harris - Christmas Party

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Hiring illusionists typically costs between £100 and £1,000+, with an average of £380. The price depends on the performer's experience, show duration and the scale of the illusions. Large-scale stage illusions with elaborate props and equipment tend to cost significantly more than smaller-format performances.

The illusionists specialise in large-scale visual illusions such as making people appear or vanish, levitation, escape acts and other grand effects. While close-up magicians perform at arm's length, illusionists typically perform on stage for larger audiences.

Many clients book illusionists for corporate events, gala dinners, theatre shows, product launches, awards ceremonies and large private celebrations where a headline stage act is needed. Illusionist shows are visually spectacular and work well as a focal point for the evening.

Most illusionists require a stage area, specific lighting, and sometimes rigging or special effects equipment. Space needs vary depending on the illusions being performed. To get the best results, discuss all technical and staging requirements with the illusionist well in advance.

Most illusionists bring their own props, illusion equipment and often their own lighting and sound. For larger venues, coordination with the venue's technical team may be needed. It is advisable to confirm all equipment and access requirements before booking.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

Please browse our help and support section, or if you can't find what you need you can get in touch.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do illusionists cost in Manchester?

What is the difference between an illusionist and a close-up magician?

What events are illusionists suitable for?

Do illusionists have special space or technical requirements?

Do illusionists bring their own equipment?

Can I contact multiple suppliers at the same time?

How far in advance do we need to book?

How do I book and when do I pay?

How do I get help with something different?

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