David Linacre brings his sophisticated close-up magic to Manchester and the North West. A member of The Magic Circle, David travels to Manchester for weddings, parties and corporate events, bringing the same astonishing sleight of hand and mind reading that has earned more than 150 five-star reviews.
His magic happens inches from your guests, with no stage and no set-up, turning ordinary moments into the ones people remember.
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Born in Sheffield, David began performing professionally at just sixteen, around the year 2000. He built his early career in South Yorkshire, spent around a decade in Leeds from 2009, and returned home to Sheffield in 2019. Over 25 years on, with over 150 five-star reviews and a place in the prestigious Magic Circle, he travels across the North, including Manchester and the North West, bringing the same astonishing close-up magic to every event.
Through the drinks reception and wedding breakfast, David’s close-up magic keeps guests captivated while you are away for photographs, breaking the ice and filling the quieter moments.
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From milestone birthdays to anniversaries, David moves among your guests with magic that brings the whole room together.
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At conferences, awards dinners, trade shows and networking events, David draws a crowd and leaves a lasting impression of your brand.
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From grand rooms like the Midland Hotel to warehouse celebrations in Ancoats, private parties in Didsbury and charity galas across the city, David is no stranger to Manchester. He’s performed for corporate clients in the towers of Spinningfields, at wedding venues from Manchester Hall to Victoria Warehouse, and at events across Old Trafford and the city’s law and finance firms.
David performs across Greater Manchester and the wider North West, including the city centre, Salford, Didsbury, Altrincham, Stockport and Cheadle, travelling from his Sheffield base for events throughout the region.
Close-up magic that needs nothing from your venue. David arrives early and performs as he moves among your guests. Most bookings run around two hours of close-up magic.
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Yes. David travels to Manchester and the North West for weddings, parties and corporate events.
Classic sleight of hand with cards and coins alongside mind reading and modern tech magic that unfolds on your guests’ own devices, all without David touching them. See Close-Up Magic for more.
Greater Manchester and the wider North West, including the city centre, Salford, Didsbury, Altrincham and Stockport.
Weddings, milestone parties, corporate events and more.
Often the drinks reception at a wedding, or early in a party or corporate event, as it breaks the ice. David will advise based on your event.
Prices start from £145 for a 30-minute daytime performance, with most bookings being around two hours of close-up magic. Fees depend on the length, date and location, so get in touch for a tailored quote.
Get in touch with your date and venue. A small deposit secures the date in David’s diary.
