York

Magician in York

David Linacre brings his sophisticated close-up magic to York and across North Yorkshire. A member of The Magic Circle, David performs at weddings, parties and corporate and professional events throughout the region, including private events for senior legal and professional audiences.

His magic happens inches from your guests, with no stage and no set-up, turning ordinary moments into the ones people remember long after the day is over.

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Member of the official
Magic Circle

Featured on the BBC

Rated Excellent on
Trustpilot

About David

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 performs across Yorkshire, from intimate weddings to events for senior professional audiences.

Why David

Why book David as your York magician

A member of The Magic Circle, with all the skill and polish that brings.
More than 150 five-star reviews across Trustpilot, Google and Facebook.
Over 25 years performing professionally, for clients from Burberry and Tesco to private weddings and senior professional audiences.
A style that suits York's elegant wedding venues and its corporate and professional events alike.
Every performance tailored to your guests and your occasion.
No stage, no sound system and no fuss required.

Every Occasion

A wedding, party and corporate magician in York

Wedding magician in York.

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 of the day.
See Weddings →

Close-up magic for York parties.

From milestone birthdays to anniversaries, David moves among your guests with magic that brings the whole room together.
See Private Parties →

Corporate and professional events in York

David performs at conferences, awards dinners and networking events, and offers a keynote on influence and persuasion that lands especially well with legal and professional-services audiences.
See Corporate & Events and Speaking →

Local Roots

Performing in and around York

David performs at venues across the York area, including country wedding venues such as Hornington Manor near Tadcaster and the magnificent Carlton Towers near Selby, where he recently entertained at a wedding. From elegant weddings to corporate functions, his close-up magic suits the occasion.

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Venues

Favourite venues in and around York

York and North Yorkshire are home to some of the most beautiful event and wedding venues in the country. Alongside Hornington Manor near Tadcaster, wonderful settings for close-up magic across the area include Middlethorpe Hall, The Grand, Grays Court, the historic Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, The Hospitium, Aldwark Manor, Marmadukes Town House Hotel, York Pavilion at Fulford and The Parsonage at Escrick.

Areas Covered

Areas David covers around York

David performs throughout York and the surrounding area, including Tadcaster, Wetherby, Selby, Fulford, Escrick, Haxby, Poppleton and the towns and villages of North Yorkshire, and travels readily across the wider region.

Expect

What to expect

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.

Loved across York

What clients say

"We booked David to perform at our wedding reception and he is the ultimate professional, from the first contact through to the day. We invited him to our house for a demonstration before booking and he wowed us right there in our living room. At the wedding he worked his way round everyone, amazing them with card tricks, mind reading and close-up sleight of hand. Everyone thought he was brilliant and had no idea how he did what he did. I would highly recommend David for any event."

"I booked Magikman for an event years ago and was so impressed that as soon as I got engaged I knew I had to book him for our wedding. He is very professional and easy to book, and did not cause any drama when the timings of our day changed at the last minute. The kids and adults were equally impressed by his tricks, and he even went above and beyond with a private trick for myself and the groom before he left."

"We hired Magikman for a birthday. It was an amazing show that left us all talking about how he did it for a good hour or two afterwards. Would definitely recommend!"

Excellent

91reviews on

Trustpilot

See David’s Facebook page for more 5-star reviews, or read more on Trustpilot.

Frequently Asked Questions

York magic FAQ'S

Do you perform in York?

Yes. David performs at weddings, parties and corporate and professional events across York and North Yorkshire.

What kind of magic does David perform?

Classic close-up sleight of hand with cards, coins and jewellery, woven through with mind reading and modern tech magic that plays out on your guests’ own phones. Every routine suits the occasion. See Close-Up Magic for more.

What areas of York do you cover?

York and the surrounding area, including Tadcaster, Wetherby, Selby, Fulford, Escrick and beyond.

Do you perform at corporate and professional events?

Yes, including private events for legal and professional-services audiences. David also offers a keynote on influence and persuasion see Speaking.

When is the best time to perform at a wedding?

Usually during the drinks reception while photographs are taken, and through the wedding breakfast. David will advise based on your day.

How much does it cost?

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.

How do I book?

Get in touch with your date and venue. A small deposit secures the date in David’s diary.

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