Russ Appleby has been entertaining with his unique brand of smart close up magic since the age of 4. He is now a regular at various hotels around the country and has established himself as one of the best entertainers for weddings, private parties and corporate events.
He specialises in audience participation and interaction and often has the magic happen in their hands. Close up magician Russ Appleby has built his reputation on performing with an audience not for an audience and it is this special approach which sees him asked back time and time again.
Close up magic is very versatile and can be performed at any time during an event, the most popular being;
- Walk Around Magic – Russ can mingle between your guests in a bar area for example and perform close up magic surrounded for small groups of people.
- Table Hopping – Russ can perform table magic between courses providing unique entertainment for your guests.
"Your whole approach was so refreshing, everyone has commented on different tricks you were performing and are asking how I managed to find you. I had to promise to book you for next year in order to avoid a strike!!! I am so glad we hired you as our close up magician."
Carolyn Fraser – The Good Film Company
"We had an excellent time on Saturday night and lots of people have been telling us how much they enjoyed the part you played in it. We hadn't told anyone about you, so it was a real surprise for them.
People seemed to think we had performed some magic of our own in finding you and we are grateful to Serena for recommending you to us.
Once again thank you for making our night so special.”
Susan Earnshaw and Kathryn Russell - Koppers UK
"Fantastic stuff, you really helped to make the evening special and raise money for Debra in a fun and entertaining way, thank you so much for your close up magic."
Emma Watson - Debra
