Professional Magician in Reading

Reading Magician Richard Young performing at an event in Reading.
Professional Close-Up Magician in Reading
Looking for a Reading magician to entertain your guests and make your event truly memorable? Richard Young is a professional close-up magician specialising in interactive magic for weddings, corporate events, private parties and special occasions in Reading and throughout Berkshire.
A member of the prestigious Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, Richard has been performing professionally since 2007, been a Semi Finalist on America’s Got Talent and has entertained at hundreds of events across the UK. His close-up magic takes place right in front of your guests, creating unforgettable moments of amazement, laughter and interaction.
Whether you are planning a wedding reception, corporate event, birthday party or private celebration, Richard can tailor his performance to your event and your guests.
Hire a Magician in Reading for Your Event
Close-up magic is a fantastic way to entertain guests while naturally bringing people together. Richard moves between groups, performing incredible magic just inches from your guests’ eyes.
His performance can include:
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Amazing close-up card and coin magic.
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Mind-reading and mentalism.
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Interactive magic involving your guests.
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Table magic during meals.
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Walk-around magic during drinks receptions.
The result is entertainment that doesn’t just fill time, it gives your guests something extraordinary to experience and talk about together.
Reading Wedding Magician
A wedding magician in Reading can provide entertainment throughout your wedding drinks reception, wedding breakfast or evening reception, particularly during those periods when guests are waiting or mingling.
Richard can perform during the drinks reception, while photographs are being taken, between courses or during other gaps in your wedding schedule. His interactive close-up magic is suitable for guests of all ages and is a great way to break the ice between friends and family who may be meeting for the first time.
Richard can also incorporate personal details, memories and inside jokes into his performance to create magical moments that are unique to your wedding.
Reading Corporate Magician
If you’re organising a corporate event in Reading, professional close-up magic can be a memorable way to entertain clients, colleagues and guests.
Richard performs at corporate events including conferences, product launches, awards evenings, dinners, Christmas parties and company celebrations. His magic provides a natural conversation starter and helps create an engaging atmosphere where guests can relax and interact.
For selected corporate events, Richard can even incorporate your company’s branding into bespoke magic and giveaways, creating an entertaining experience that keeps your brand in your guests’ minds.
Reading Party Magician
Planning a birthday party, anniversary, dinner party or private celebration?
Richard’s Reading party magic is designed to work around your event rather than interrupt it. He can mingle with your guests and perform short, highly visual pieces of magic for small groups, ensuring that everyone gets the opportunity to experience the magic at close range.
From intimate private parties to larger celebrations, the performance can be adapted to suit your venue, guest numbers and style of event.
Why Choose Richard Young?
When you hire a magician in Reading, you want more than someone who simply performs a few tricks. You want an experienced entertainer who knows how to read a room, engage different types of guests and create memorable experiences.
Richard Young offers:
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Professional magician since 2007
- Semi Finalist on America’s Got Talent
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Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star
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Close-up, table and walk-around magic
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Experience performing at weddings, corporate events and private parties
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Bespoke entertainment tailored to your event
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Performances suitable for a wide range of ages
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A proven track record entertaining clients including major companies and prestigious venues
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Television appearances including Penn & Teller: Fool Us and ITV1’s The Next Great Magician
A Reading Magician Your Guests Will Remember
The best event entertainment is something your guests experience together and continue talking about afterwards.
Richard’s close-up magic happens directly in front of your guests, making them part of the performance rather than simply watching from a distance. Cards appear, objects vanish, minds are read and impossible things happen in their own hands.
Whether you’re organising a wedding, corporate function, birthday party or private celebration, Richard can create a magical experience designed specifically for your event.
Looking for a Reading Magician?
If you’re looking to hire a Reading magician, get in touch with Richard Young to discuss your event.
Tell Richard your date, venue, number of guests and the type of event you’re planning, and he’ll be happy to discuss the most suitable entertainment for you.
Get in touch today to check availability and request a quote for your event in Reading.



