Close up Magicians can be described in a variety of ways. You may have heard the phrases "Table Magic", "Mix and Mingle Magician", "Sleight of Hand Magician" or even "Strolling Magical Entertainer". These phrases demonstrate perfectly the versatility of Close up Magic and the array of situations and events that it can enhance. The beauty of Close up Magic lies in its flexibility. It is perfectly portable and easy to employ exactly when and where it is needed. Instead of using large props close-up magic uses every day objects including borrowed items from spectators to make the magic even more personal. Rather than demanding attention from a stage, it involves those who wish to be involved while bypassing anyone who doesn't. It requires no specialist equipment or lengthy set-up. Most importantly, well-performed Close up Magic creates the talking point that can really bring your guests together.
what is Parlour magic? Parlour magic is done for larger audiences than close-up magic and for smaller audiences than stage magic. In parlour magic, the performer is usually standing and on the same level as the audience, which may be seated on chairs or even on the floor. An alternative term for this branch of magic may be "platform," "club" or "cabaret." Each performance can be tailored to suit your needs. The type of humour Ed delivers really depends on the client’s request. As with all of Ed's performances, they are about fun, magical moments, which delight spectators, challenge their expectations and encourage conversation. Most importantly, they are about making people feel good - never making them feel foolish Ed Clarke Wedding Magician More couples are looking for something different for their wedding reception. A Close-up/Table Magician can make a huge difference. Ed Clarke, one of the most popular magicians in the South-West, can entertain your guests whilst you are having the photos taken, after the ceremony, or moving from table to table between courses at the wedding breakfast. When to have a magician at your wedding When Ed is hired for a wedding performance the slot is usually about 2 hours and takes on one of the following forms: Immediately following the ceremony whilst photos are being taken and maybe for the first part of the breakfast. Perfect for summer weddings when the guests are outside for drinks and canapés! At the tables between the courses of the wedding breakfast, finishing when the speeches start. This is one of the most popular options. After the speeches in the transition period between the day and evening reception. This is the point of the day where the reception is in danger of lagging, so some magic can really help things along. During the evening reception. Parties - Balls - Dinners If you have ever witnessed a good table magician at a party you will know the difference it can make to an evening. Magic is a way of bringing all sorts of people together. It's a real ice-breaker. Whether you are arranging a get-together for a group of friends or family in your local pub, a special birthday party in your home or you have hired a hall or hotel for the occasion, you and your guests will enjoy and remember a truly magical experience for years to come. A highly professional magician, Ed Clarke is able to entertain at your Company Christmas Bash, on the stand at your exhibition or trade show, to stroll during a Drinks Reception or to WOW your guests at your Clients Party. Ed's Magic is aimed at intelligent adults. About Ed Clarke "I’m Relaxed and good-humoured; my emphasis is upon providing enjoyable and inclusive entertainment. My performances are about fun, magical moments, which delight spectators, challenge their expectations and encourage conversation. Most importantly, they are about making people feel good - never making them feel foolish" Learning and performing magic from an early age, I have been fortunate enough to meet so many people and touch so many lives with this excellent form of entertainment. With magic age does don’t come into play nor does culture or language, in my opinion magic is the only form of interactive entertainment that can do this. Getting to see people’s reactions and laughter when I am performing is the most rewarding feeling in the world and it drives me to continue learning this amazing art. I find there are so many aspects of performing, not just the technical side but skills of communication and humour. It is a job that I cannot ever get board of as I feel I am contributing in a meaningful way and are consistently growing as a person learning new things every day.
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Testimonials:
Dear Ed,
Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for yesterday. It was magic! Afterwards several of the guests returned to my parents home where they stayed for the evening and you were very much the topic of conversation.
I will certainly keep your details for future events.
ery best wishes,
Helen
Dear Ed,
Vicky and I just wanted to write more formally to thatnk you for all you did to make our wedding day so enjoyable both for us and our guests.
We gather that early on you were caught by just every child there (which was alot!) for your wonderful balloons, but we also had wonderful feedback about your magic, and we were certainly dumbfounded by the magicyou did for the two of us (and the admiring crowd!)
We are so glad we tracked you down and will be recommending you, and we hope that you may be able to do something in the future for us in one way or the other.
We hope all goes well for you.
with all best wishes
Matthew Taylor & Vicky taylor
(House of Commons)
Ed Clarke
Ed Clarke (Magician) attended two functions for plumbase on 6th & 7th June 2007 where he entertained some of our premier customers and their wives, both evenings were very successful
Ed proved to be a most accomplished 'close up' magician and all those present were astounded at his skill and ranger of tricks.
I would have no hesitation in recommending him for any similar function.
Mike Irvine
South West Regional Director
Plumbase
Dear Ed, Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for yesterday. It was magic! Afterwards several of the guests returned to my parents home where they stayed for the evening and you were very much the topic of conversation. I will certainly keep your details for future events. very best wishes, Helen
from : Helen (Paramount Pictures)
Thanks ever so much for the entertainment at our wedding reception on friday 13th at the headland hotel you were really amazing, I will be pos ting you a written thank you.
from : Aiden & Zoe Edwards
Thank you so much for entertaining our guests at our wedding reception.
Your magic is incredible, you were so much better than we could have imagined.
When you think of a magician you think of a rabbit in a hat trick, but your magic was superb with real mind bending tricks. How do you do it....? I'm sure we'll see you on T.V soon.
Thank you again.
from : Joel & Kezia
The Valley - Thanks Ed you are a great help to the kitchen staff when it is busy, amazing entertainment for the guests. They never stop talking about you.
from : Dale Macintosh (Head Chef)
Hello!, Thank you so much for your efforts on sat!
It was such a massive success and we raised loads of money for shelterbox! Cheers very much again
from : Jules - Princess Pavilion
I just wanted to thank you for the great entertainment that you provided for our daughters wedding on the 30th June in Truro. The unanimous verdict was that you were absolutely brilliant. This appears to be confirmed by the photographer who has almost as many snaps of you entertaining the guests at the reception as of the bride and groom. I sincerely hope to see your work again as so far, I haven’t got a clue how you do it.
from : Pete Tomlinson
List of towns Ed clarke performs in:
Altarnun
Bodmin
Boscastle
Bude
Callington
Camborne
Camelford
Delabole
Falmouth
Fowey
Hayle
Helford
Helston
Isles of Scilly
Launceston
Liskeard
The Lizard
Looe
Lostwithiel
Marazion
Mawgan Porth
Mevagissey
Minions
Mousehole
Mullion
Newlyn
Newquay
Padstow
Penryn
Penzance
Perranporth
Polperro
Polzeath
Port Isaac
Porthcurno
Porthleven
Portreath
Redruth
Rock
Roseland
Saltash
Sennen
St Agnes
St Austell
St Buryan
St Breward
St Germans
St Ives
St Just
St Keverne
St Mawes
Stithians
Tintagel
Torpoint
Truro
Wadebridge
Zennor