Edinburgh Magician Hire
Close-Up Comedy Magic Entertainment Across Scotland
Award-winning comedy close-up magician Jody Greig has spent the last 15 years entertaining guests at weddings, corporate events, and private parties across Edinburgh, Scotland and the UK.
Jody brings people together through laughter, impossible moments, and just enough mischief to keep everyone talking. His performances turn strangers into friends, awkward silences into laughter, and ordinary events into unforgettable stories.
Every performance is built around one simple idea: great magic should bring people together.


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The best close-up magic doesn’t interrupt an event. It becomes part of it. Conversations start naturally. Strangers begin laughing together. Guests stop checking their phones and start talking about what just happened. That’s the difference between simply watching magic and genuinely experiencing it.
Over the last 15 years, Jody has performed everywhere from Edinburgh city-centre hotels and Old Town venues to New Town private dining rooms and castle estates across the Lothians. Different venues. Different guests. The same unforgettable reactions.
As a self-proclaimed Honest Cheat, Jody lets you in on the secret. Sometimes. You know you’re being fooled. You just don’t know how. The hustles, the vanishes and the impossible predictions are all delivered with warmth, humour and just enough cheek to keep everyone guessing. That’s what keeps guests laughing, amazed and talking about your event long after the final trick.
📅 Check Availability6 Reasons to Hire Jody Greig
Before booking your entertainment, it’s worth knowing what makes Jody stand out. With 15 years of performing at weddings, corporate events, and private parties, plus a genuine passion for creating connections, he brings the perfect balance of professionalism and fun to every show.
Book Jody directly with total peace of mind. The person you speak to is the person who performs at your event
Every single guest gets a VIP front-row experience. Comedy close-up magic that gets the whole room going
Jody brings friends, family, and strangers together. The perfect ice-breaker for any occasion
Interactive magic that happens in your hands and your head, not on a distant stage
Trusted by Virgin Atlantic, Salesforce, STV, and hundreds of couples across Scotland
Unexplained miracles and the occasional (free!) hustle. Your guests will still be talking about it years from now
See the Magic for Yourself
Watch Jody in action at weddings, corporate events and private parties across Scotland. Real performances, real reactions.
Five Star. Every Time.
We had Jody at our wedding to keep our guests entertained while we had our photos taken and he certainly did entertain! We absolutely loved him.
Jody is one of the best and entertaining close up magicians I’ve ever seen. His warmth and wit makes his tricks even more fun, don’t ask how he does it!
Jody helped make my husband’s 50th birthday party a huge success. Everyone absolutely loved him. Not only are his magic tricks amazing, he is genuinely funny and warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
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. It 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. He is also 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. These are 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.
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Get in touch today for a free consultation and bespoke quote. Jody personally responds to every enquiry.