Close-Up Magic for Events: Which Option Is Right for You?

If you're planning an event and want something truly engaging, interactive, and unforgettable - close-up magic is the perfect entertainment choice.

Whether you're hosting a wedding, corporate event, private party, or formal dinner, close-up magic brings the impossible right to your guests’ hands. But did you know that there are different types of close-up magic performances?

As a professional magician based in Sydney, I offer three main close-up magic options, each suited to different types of events and guest experiences.

1. Walkaround Cocktail Magic 🥂

Best for: ✅ Cocktail hours ✅ Wedding receptions ✅ Networking events ✅ Casual parties

This is the most flexible and casual type of close-up magic. During a cocktail-style event, guests are typically standing, mingling, holding drinks, and enjoying canapés. I move through the space, performing short sets of magic for small groups gathered around.

🪄 The magic happens right in their hands — think card tricks, mind reading, vanishes, and visual surprises — all designed to amaze and get people talking.

🎉 It’s perfect for breaking the ice, especially when guests don’t know each other. It adds energy, laughter, and wonder to the room without interrupting the flow of the event.

2. Walkaround Table Magic 🍽️

Best for: ✅ Seated dinners ✅ Banquets ✅ Wedding receptions with assigned seating ✅ Corporate gala dinners

During table magic, I visit each table while guests are seated, performing a mini-show of magic tailored for their group. This style is ideal when guests are in between courses or waiting for food to be served.

🔮 Each table gets its own VIP experience, and the magic is customized to suit the table’s vibe — elegant, fun, or interactive. I stand while guests remain seated, so the show is smooth and non-disruptive.

🎩 This style creates a sense of personal connection while still providing magic to everyone at the event.

3. Close-Up Formal Show 🎭

Best for: ✅ Intimate dinner parties ✅ Private events with small groups ✅ Magic-themed nights ✅ Corporate VIP experiences

In a close-up formal show, everyone is seated, including me depending on the room setup. We gather around a central table or space, and I perform a structured 15–30 minute show designed to be intimate, interactive, and mind-blowing.

💡 Think of it like a mini theatre experience, but close-up — every sleight of hand is happening just inches away, with no stage, smoke, or mirrors.

This style is perfect for events where you want to make the magic the main attraction — a talking point that people will remember for years.

Performing a Close-Up formal show at the Penthouse in The Star, Sydney

So, Which Close-Up Magic Style is Right for Your Event?

Magic Style	Guests Standing or Seated	Best For	Setup Needed
Walkaround Cocktail	Standing	Casual mingling, cocktails, receptions, parties	None
Walkaround Table Magic	Seated	Dinners, banquets, weddings, functions	None
Close-Up Formal Show	Everyone seated (incl. me, most of the time)	Intimate events, focused entertainment	Small table or seating area

Can You Mix Close-Up Magic Styles? Absolutely! 🔄

Many events aren’t limited to just one format — and your magic entertainment doesn’t have to be either. In fact, combining different styles of close-up magic can elevate your event from memorable to absolutely unforgettable.

Imagine this:

🥂 Cocktail Hour: Guests are mingling with drinks, and I’m weaving through the crowd performing walkaround cocktail magic to break the ice.

🍽️ Seated Dinner: As guests settle in, I switch to table magic, visiting each table between courses to keep the energy high and the conversation flowing.

💫 This flexible approach means your guests enjoy seamless entertainment throughout the entire event, tailored to the vibe and format at every stage.

Whether it's a wedding with both a canapé reception and sit-down meal, or a corporate event transitioning from networking to formal dining — I’ll adapt the magic to fit every moment.

With David Ung Magic, you don’t have to choose just one style. You can have it all. 🎩✨

Why Book Close-Up Magic with David Ung?

I’m David Ung, a Sydney-based magician specializing in interactive close-up magic that creates unforgettable experiences at events of all types. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or private dinner party, I’ll help you choose the best magic style to match your vibe.

✨ No stage. No spotlight. Just pure, personal, impossible magic — right in front of your eyes.

🎩 Ready to add real magic to your event?📲 Visit www.davidungmagic.com to enquire and lock in your date!