Edinburgh Magician Hire

Every event is different, so Jody provides a bespoke quote for every enquiry. Pricing reflects the date, duration, location, and format of your event. What you can be sure of is that 15 years of professional experience, five-star reviews across Google and Facebook, and full Equity membership represent exceptional value. Whether it is a wedding drinks reception, a corporate dinner, or a milestone birthday, the atmosphere Jody creates for every single guest in the room is something a DJ or background music simply cannot match.

Simple — and this is one of the things that sets Jody apart. The person you speak to is the person who performs at your event. No agency, no middleman, no stranger turning up on the day. Get in touch via the contact form or give Jody a call directly. He checks availability, puts together a clear quote, and if you are happy to go ahead, a deposit and a signed booking agreement secure your date. From that point, Jody handles everything — including a personal consultation before the event to make sure every detail is right.

Weddings, corporate events, private parties, awards evenings, product launches, Christmas parties, Hogmanay celebrations, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, and trade shows. From Edinburgh city-centre hotel receptions to Scottish castle weddings and private house parties, if there are guests in a room and you want them having an extraordinary time, Jody can make that happen. He performs across Edinburgh and the Lothians, throughout Scotland, and across the UK — and is available for international events on request.

This is the most common concern for first-time bookers, and it’s completely understandable. Jody’s comedy close-up magic is modern, sharp, and built around the sensibilities of your guests — no tired clichés, no children’s entertainer energy. Just clever comedy card routines, mischief with money, and expert close-up magic that respects the intelligence of everyone in the room. Guests of all ages love it, and it works equally well whether your guests all know each other or are meeting for the first time.

Jody’s performances regularly include quick-witted mind-reading moments — psychological effects that seem to unfold in your mind as much as in your hands. It is woven naturally into his comedy close-up act rather than being a separate mentalism show, and it consistently gets some of the biggest reactions of the night. This is high-impact visual magic that leaves guests genuinely astonished.

None specifically. Close-up magic is the most flexible form of live entertainment — Jody works out of his pockets and performs standing between groups of guests or right at the dinner tables. No stage, no lighting rig, no technical setup, no advance preparation required from the venue. Whether it is a busy networking room, an intimate restaurant, or a large marquee, Jody is completely self-contained and ready to go.

It happens — and Jody has seen it all across hundreds of events. He arrives early, coordinates with your venue team or wedding planner, and adapts his start time around whatever the evening needs. Fifteen years of professional experience means no schedule change is a surprise, and no guest ever knows anything was different from the plan. You can relax knowing you are in the hands of one of Scotland’s most experienced and entertaining performers.