Award-Winning Magician & Event Host
Magic that gets people laughing, talking and genuinely amazed.
Close-up magic, unforgettable shows and professional event hosting for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations across the UK and internationally.
More Than Magic. An Experience People Remember.
Matthew Garrett is an award-winning magician and event host, creating unforgettable entertainment for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations.
From interactive close-up magic performed right in your guests' hands to after-dinner shows and professional event hosting, every performance is built around one thing: making your event feel extraordinary.
Based in Northamptonshire and regularly performing in Bedford, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Cambridge and throughout the UK, Matthew also has extensive international performance experience.
The UK’s most prestigious award for close-up magic.
From around 1,500 members of The Magic Circle, fewer than 250 achieve Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star.
Entertainment Designed Around Your Event
Whether you want incredible reactions during a drinks reception, a complete wedding entertainment experience or a show that brings everyone together, choose the style that fits your event.
Wedding Magic & Hosting
From incredible close-up magic to professional hosting, speeches, introductions and the flow of your day.
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Close-Up Magic
Interactive magic performed amongst your guests, creating laughter, conversation and unforgettable reactions.
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After-Dinner & Stage Shows
High-energy live magic designed to bring your audience together and give the entire room a shared experience.
Explore Live ShowsDon't Just Take My Word For It.
From weddings and private celebrations to corporate events, clients regularly mention the same things: incredible reactions, relaxed professionalism and entertainment that becomes part of the occasion rather than simply another item on the schedule.
Joanna Zimmerli
Wedding · Google Review“Matthew ended up being an integral part of our day and we were so very glad to have him.”
He helped shape the day, smoothed things along and created incredible close-up magic that broke the ice between generations and across a mixed-nationality family.
Read Joanna's Google ReviewAbbie Shepherd
Wedding · Google Review“We got a magical host, wedding coordinator, MC and magician all rolled into one.”
Abbie describes Matthew as part of the flow of the wedding — keeping guests entertained, helping everything run smoothly and creating moments people were still talking about afterwards.
Read Abbie's Google ReviewHannah Salton
Corporate Event · Google Review“His close-up magic was simply incredible.”
At an annual charity golf day, Matthew created a real buzz amongst the guests, worked the room effortlessly and left customers genuinely amazed.
Read Hannah's Google ReviewColin Reid
Large Private Event · Google Review“The reactions he generated were outstanding.”
Performing for around 350 guests, Matthew generated laughter, applause and genuine amazement throughout the room, with guests continuing to talk about the magic afterwards.
Read Colin's Google ReviewLewis & Laura Griffiths
Wedding · Google Review“You are head and shoulders above anyone else we have seen!”
After seeing Matthew at the National Wedding Show, Lewis and Laura booked him for their wedding and later received messages from guests telling them how amazing the entertainment had been.
Read Their Google ReviewStephen A
Live Magic · Google Review“One of the best evenings of magic I have ever seen.”
Stephen described Matthew's performance as skilful, professional and delightful — a concise review that says rather a lot.
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Professional Entertainment That Fits Around Your Event.
Hiring a professional magician should make your event easier, not add another thing to organise. Matthew adapts the entertainment to your guests, venue and timings so the magic feels like a natural part of the occasion.
Magic That Fits Your Timings
Close-up magic can work during drinks receptions, between courses, around photographs, during networking or whenever your event naturally needs a lift.
Hire a Close-Up MagicianMade for Real Audiences
The performance is interactive and adaptable, whether entertaining wedding guests, corporate clients, private parties or a full audience from the stage.
Explore Live Magic ShowsMore Than A Magician
For weddings, Matthew can combine award-winning magic with professional hosting and master of ceremonies duties, helping the day feel organised without becoming formal.
Wedding Magic & HostingProfessional From Enquiry to Performance
Clear communication, extensive live-event experience and an understanding of venues, suppliers and event timings help make the entertainment easy to incorporate.
Check AvailabilityLooking to Hire a Magician?
Matthew performs close-up magic, wedding entertainment, corporate magic, private-event entertainment and stage shows across Northamptonshire and throughout the UK.
Before You Book a Magician
A few of the most common questions about hiring Matthew for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations.
How much does it cost to hire a magician?
The cost of hiring a professional magician depends on the type of event, location, performance length and entertainment required. Matthew offers close-up magic, wedding entertainment, event hosting and stage performances, with a quotation tailored to your event.
Request a QuoteWhen is the best time to have a magician at a wedding?
Popular times include the drinks reception, during the wedding breakfast between courses and the early evening. Close-up magic is particularly effective during natural gaps in the day because it keeps guests entertained without interrupting the wedding schedule.
See Wedding Entertainment OptionsDo you perform at corporate events?
Yes. Matthew performs at corporate parties, dinners, networking events, conferences, hospitality events and other business functions. Close-up magic works particularly well as an icebreaker because it naturally brings groups of people together.
Explore Close-Up MagicHow far will you travel for an event?
Matthew is based in Northamptonshire and regularly performs in Bedford, Northampton, Milton Keynes and Cambridge, while travelling throughout the UK and internationally for suitable events.
View Areas CoveredCan you provide both magic and event hosting?
Yes. For weddings and selected events, Matthew can combine close-up magic with professional hosting and master of ceremonies duties. This can include announcements, introductions and helping to keep the event flowing smoothly.
Explore Wedding Hosting & MagicWatch Matthew in Action.
See award-winning close-up magic, wedding hosting and live stage entertainment performed for real audiences at real events.
Weddings, corporate events and private celebrations each year.
Including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ralph Lauren and Hilton.
18-city Italy tour, 9-date Norway tour, 17 US states, and lecture tours in Colombia and Ecuador.
Experience performing for audiences ranging from intimate to huge.
Three Ways to See What I Do
Pick the style of entertainment most relevant to your event.
Close-Up Magic
Interactive close-up magic performed amongst your guests, creating laughter, conversation and unforgettable reactions.
Explore Close-Up MagicWedding Hosting
Professional hosting and award-winning magic designed to keep your wedding flowing, relaxed and memorable.
Explore Wedding EntertainmentStage & Cabaret
High-energy live magic that brings everyone together for one memorable shared performance.
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A Performer Who Understands Events.
Matthew Garrett is a full-time professional magician, wedding host and master of ceremonies based in Northamptonshire, combining polished live entertainment with the experience needed to understand how real events actually work.
The approach is relaxed, interactive and people-focused. Whether performing close-up magic during a drinks reception, hosting a wedding or entertaining an audience from the stage, the aim is to add energy to the occasion without ever overpowering it.
Matthew's career has taken him from private celebrations and major corporate events across the UK to international tours and performances overseas, including luxury events and hotels in Dubai .
That breadth of experience means the performance can adapt naturally to very different audiences, venues and styles of event.
Discover Matthew's StoryRecognition from audiences, clients and fellow performers
“Absolutely Amazing!”Derren Brown
“No one would have caught you in my department!”Dame Stella Rimington
Read more feedback from wedding couples, corporate clients, event organisers and audiences.
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Limited availability - popular dates book in advance.
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