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Magician - Roger Lapin

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Hi, I’m Roger Lapin a Close up Magician based in Southampton, Hampshire available to hire for Wedding, Corporate & Party entertainment across the south of England.

If you are looking for a Magician in Hampshire, a Southampton Magician or a Magician in Bournemouth Roger Lapin should be your your first choice! Also available as a Dorset Magician or Berkshire Magician and a London Magician

Areas I have performed at in Hampshire

Magician in Southampton
Magician in Winchester
Magician in Fareham
Magician in New Forest
Magician in Gosport
Magician in Fleet
Magician in New Milton
Magician in Lymington
Magician in Totton
Magician in Hamble-le-Rice
Magician in Emsworth

Magician in Portsmouth
Magician in Farnborough
Magician in Basingstoke
Magician in Isle of Wight
Magician in Cowes
Magician in Eastleigh
Magician in Aldershot
Magician in Ringwood
Magician in Fordingbridge
Magician in Petersfield

You can also view all the areas I cover as a local magician near you.

Hiring a Wedding Magician at Pylewell Park

If you are looking to hire a professional close-up magician for your wedding at Pylewell Park in Lymington, I can provide world-class entertainment that perfectly fits this stunning New Forest venue. Having performed at Pylewell Park multiple times, I know exactly how to map the magic to the venue’s unique flow, whether your guests are …

How much does it cost to hire a Magician for a birthday party?

How much does it cost to hire a Magician for a birthday party in Hampshire? Hiring a magician for a birthday party typically costs between £200 and £600 for a children’s party, and between £400 and £950 for an adult milestone birthday party. Cost breakdown by party type Adult Close up / Mix & Mingle …

How many magic tricks are there in the world?

There are thousands of individual magic tricks or effects in the world, however every single trick is based on one of 8 principles in magic. If you count every published variation, magic books and magazines contain tens of thousands of documented tricks, and the real number of unique routines created by magicians over the centuries …

Where can I get last-minute Magician hire for an event?

Whilst you can get a last-minute magician hire for an event from many online platforms, this is a very non personalised way to find a Magician. If you are looking for a last minute Magician Hire for an event, hopefully I can help! Magician Hire Near Me Hi, I’m Roger Lapin a Hampshire Magician based …

Famous Rogers

Roger is quite a rare name, but there are still some very famous Rogers, the list below shows the top 10 Rogers I know. Famous Rogers by name 1. Roger Lapin Roger Lapin who is one of the most in demand Close-up Magicians in the UK right now, Roger Lapin specialises in Magic for Weddings, …

How many Magicians are there in the world?

Hi, I’m Roger Lapin a Close up Magician based in the UK, a question I get asked all the time is “How many Magicians are there in the world?” Whilst I cannot find any published figures, I estimate the number to be around 100,000 It is very difficult to provide an accurate number of how …

Covent Garden Street Performers

Hi I’m Roger Lapin and If you want to hire a Wedding Magician please get in touch using the contact page Every day in front of Covent Garden Markets you can watch the world famous Covent Garden Street Performers, these are large shows which draw a big crowd and whilst you can watch the show …

How to choose the perfect wedding entertainment

Hi, I’m Roger Lapin a Close up Magician based in Hampshire and available to hire for wedding entertainment across the south of England. Wedding Magician Portsmouth Here are a few of my tips for choosing the perfect wedding entertainment. All good celebrations need some form of entertainment, but there’s no one-size-fits-all package to keep your …

Who sits at the top table at a wedding?

Traditionally the order of who sits at the top table at a wedding is left to right, chief bridesmaid, groom’s father, bride’s mother, groom, bride, bride’s father, groom’s mother, best man. However you can have whoever you want sat at the top table, it’s your wedding! A lot of the weddings I perform at it …

Three forms of entertainment to consider for a memorable wedding in London

Whilst planning your wedding, you may be wondering how to impress your guests and make their experience as memorable and spectacular as possible. Of course, this special day will be a fond memory for you and all your closest friends and family, regardless – but how can you make it extraordinary? Wedding entertainment has evolved …

Three fun ways to throw a memorable wedding reception

The reception portion of your wedding day is a time to let your hair down and relax now that the legal ceremony is completed. It’s a chance to celebrate your marriage with your new husband or wife, as well as your family and friends, and as such should be a happy and fun time. Many …

Top 5 Tips for Hiring the Perfect Corporate Magician

Corporate Magician for Hire I’m Roger Lapin a London Magician. I have been performing Magic at Corporate Events for over 20 years the following tips for hiring the perfect Corporate Magician in London are based on my professional experience and designed to help you as an event planner book the right Magician. 1. Years of …

How to Learn Magic

How to learn real magic! Magic is a performing art where the performer (Magician) convinces the audience that he can perform amazing feats making objects disappear or change etc. This usually involves the use of playing cards, coins, rubber bands and everyday objects. There is nothing paranormal or supernatural about magic tricks, it is purely …

Wedding Traditions UK

What Wedding Traditions are there in the UK? Whilst there are wedding traditions all over the world, this list focuses on UK wedding traditions. If you have just started your wedding planning, you will be trying to find out what you should be doing, and whilst most of the information is widely known, there are …

Who won Britain’s Got Talent Ultimate Magician?

Britains Got Talent Magician Winner Has a Magician ever won BGT? Richard Jones won Britain’s Got Talent in 2016 and Close up Magician Eric Chien won Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician in 2022 Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician In December 2022 a special one off show called Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician …

How do Magicians read minds?

Can Magicians read minds? Magicians can’t really read minds i.e. know exactly what a person is thinking just by staring into their eyes, what a Close up Magician does is give the impression that they can read minds. This is done by studying a person’s body language, facial expressions, and verbal cues. Then with a good …

Magician Questions

I always get asked a few questions after I have performed magic, these are the most common magic questions I get asked. (and the answers!) Magic Questions 1. How did you get interested in magic? I was introduced to magic at the age of 3 years old when my grandad did the classic pulling a …

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What skills do Magicians need?

7 Skills that Magicians need other than magic! Hi I’m Roger Lapin a professional Wedding Magician, based in Hampshire, UK. The list below shows all the skills that I think a magician needs to have. 1. Performance skills The first skill that you cannot get away with is obviously your magic ability. As a Magician …

Famous Female Magicians

Famous Female Magicians UK If you want to hire a female Close up Magician in the UK for your next event, there aren’t many to choose from, below is a list of some of the best female magicians working in the UK at the moment. 1. Kat Hudson Kat Hudson, Member of The Magic Circle, is …

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What was the first Magic trick ever performed?

The oldest trick in Magic The first ever recorded magic trick was historically recorded as being performed by a Magician called Dedi around 2,700 BC. The trick he performed was the cups and balls magic trick and the images were found on pyramids in Egypt. However some stories say he was a fictional Magician and …

How to be a Magician

How to become a Professional Magician Hi, I’m Roger Lapin a Professional Magician for over 20 years and a member of the world famous Magic Circle in London. I am mainly hired as a Surrey Magician or a London Magician for weddings & private parties Read on to learn about how to become a Professional …

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The Old Vicarage Christchurch Dorset

The Old Vicarage is an exclusive marquee wedding venue in Dorset. Located in Hinton, Christchurch it consists of a 6 bedroom country house and a marquee nestled amongst 10 acres of gardens and woodlands. Hi, my name is Roger Lapin I am a Close up Magician and I have performed at my magic as a …

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How to Hire a Magician

Are you planning a big event? A Wedding, Golden Wedding Anniversary, Private Party or Corporate Event? Do you want to hire a Magician but not sure where to start? In this post I am going to give you some tips! Hi, I’m Roger Lapin a Magician based in Hampshire and available to hire across the …

When is the best time to have a Magician at your Wedding?

The best time to have a Magician at your wedding is during the drinks reception / wedding photos. I can tell you this after performing at over 50 weddings a year for the last 20 years. Other times during the day are also great, but by far the most popular time I am booked to …

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