Why a magician?

Having a magician entertaining at your event is like the icing on a cake — it adds something special and unique that people will talk about for years to come.

Many people have only seen TV-magicians before, such as Dynamo and Derren Brown. They've never had the chance to see a magician live and up close. So they'll be astounded when they see impossible things happening in front of them.

At corporate events and weddings, there's a high chance people won't know everyone in the room. Hiring a magician is a great way to break the ice and get your guests to relax and chat with each other.

Who am I?

I am a close-up magician from London who has performed across the world. I’ve astounded guests at glamorous wedding receptions and luxurious balls held in English palaces; in packed-out ski resorts in the Alps, filled with tipsy students, and at packed-out corporate events in high-end hotels, filled with tipsy businessmen.

Moreover, I'm a member of Equity, the UK Trade Union for creative professionals, and have public liability insurance with cover up to £10 million.

But being a magician means that I lie for a living — so scroll down and read the lovely words that others have written about me.

Styles of Magishing

These styles are just guidelines — a combination of these may be the best for you. Get in touch and let's chat about what would suit your requirements perfectly.

Strolling

Perfect for cocktail parties & drinks receptions

This is sometimes also called walk-around magic, and is exactly what it sounds like: walking around between small groups of guests, showing them miracles for five minutes, then moving on to the next group.

Table-hopping

Perfect for starters & desserts

This is perfect when people are seated around tables, for a buffet or for served courses. It's best to avoid performing while guests are eating their mains — instead, the magic is best during starters, desserts, and in between courses.

Parlour

The perfect after-dinner entertainment

This is magic done to a small crowd. I would usually perform for between 10 and 45 minutes. It slots in perfectly alongside any other acts (such as musicians, circus artists, comedians or dancers) that you have performing.

Nice Words About Me

I'm incredibly humbled that so many people have said such nice things about my magic.
Make sure to read the fourth one — it's a poem!

Paavan was the best magician we have hired in our 49 year history. The young magicians loved learning from Paavan because of his passion, expertise and kindness. You will not go wrong in hiring Paavan — he will give you more than 100%, every minute of every day.

Geoff Burnett
Camp Director at Long Lake Camp for the Arts, NY, USA

Every single one of Paavan's tricks was genuinely ridiculous — just when you thought you’d seen something mad, he’d then take it up a level and do something completely absurd. Paavan is not just any party magician: he has that rare combination of being able to do absolutely incredible stuff while still being friendly and personable. As every guest would no doubt agree, our Ball could not have been successful without him.

Gordon Hao
President of the Cambridge Pink Week Ball

Paavan helped make our Marie Curie staff and volunteer Christmas Lunch so fantastic. Paavan's magic skills were amazing and had people laughing, shrieking and utterly gob-smacked! People were talking about it for days afterwards. It was the perfect entertainment for our event and people felt so at ease with him. Our staff and volunteers work so hard, so it was nice to be able to offer them a ‘bit of magic’ during Christmas. Thank you again!

Sam Dottin
Manager at the Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead, London

A thank you to Paavan, our magical man,
'Cos he can do tricks that no one else can.
Jaws dropping hard; guests losing their s**t
And great fun himself — a man of great wit.

Dickie Cartwright
Varsity Trip Committee

Paavan was very helpful beforehand, advising me on what style of magic would be best suited for my event. And most importantly, when he performed he was very approachable and wowed the whole party. I highly recommend him.

Jack Adler
Entertainment Rep at Worcester College, Oxford

Judging by the applause and the puzzled/intrigued faces, Paavan's show went amazingly well. Unlike the usual corny magic shows I had come to expect, Paavan's show thankfully didn't involve pulling any rabbits out of hats, but instead had genuinely baffling tricks. 10/10 would recommend.

Phoebe Friedin
Freshers' Committee, Brasenose College, Oxford

Simply. Mind. Blown. It was great to have Paavan perform at our event and amaze all our guests, I would definitely request his presence next time!

Pauline Chatelan
Charities Officer at the Oxford University Student Union

When looking for magicians for our ball, I instantly thought of Paavan — having seen him at numerous events I would class him as one of the best magicians in Oxford. He was easy to book, flexible and professional. On the night, the guests all loved him and are still trying to figure out how he does it! For anyone looking for a magician, I couldn't recommend Paavan more highly.

Louisa Manning
St Peter's College Ball, Oxford

Paavan definitely made a big difference to our event. It wouldn't have been the same without him!

Liam Peck
Oxford Medical Students Society Ball Committee

Being part of Paavan's magic is like rolling down a grassy bank into a river of puppies, candyfloss and laughter. Delightful, hilarious and intriguing.

Guy Lewy
Co-President, Cambridge University Scientific Society

The best magician in Oxford!

Tutku Bektaş
President of the JCR, Exeter College, Oxford