Whether you require strolling entertainers to break the ice at the start of your function, flair bar tenders to serve the drinks with pzzaz, en passant entertainment to entertain guests on arrival, or highly visual themed acts to meet and greet guests, we have the selection for you.
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Entertainment for receptions and functions
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Close up magiciansClose up magic works as an excellent ice breaker at a wide range of functions. Our roster of magicians ranges from traditional performers to the more contemporeary "street magic" style. Click here for a showreel |
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CaricaturistsCaricaturists are always popular. For product launches and corporate promotions they can theme / brand their caricatures to your requirements. Caricatures can also be presented as badges, pocket mirrors and key-rings. |
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Silhouette ArtistsThe Victorian art of silhouette cutting entails cutting a subject's silhouette swiftly and accurately- a super alternative to caricatures at private and corporate functions. Also ideal for Victorian/1920s theme functions. Click here for more images |
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PickpocketOur dextrous pickpocket can work in a strolling format, combining his skills with close up magic. He can also present an after dinner cabaret, during which he picks a subject's pockets and even steals a necktie! For a demo of the cabaret, click here... |
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Mime artistsMime artists can work in traditional French white-face and striped-top style, as a Pierrot or Harlequin Character (ideal for Italian theme functions) or as illustrated here as Charlie Chaplin. |
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Balloon ModellersMany of our balloon modellers work very successfully at functions for adults. For something a little different, why not try our balloon caricatures, as shown here? |
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Fortune TellerOur fortune tellers can work as a strolling entertainer, or seated at a table. Skills include palmistry, tea leaf reading, sand reading (perfect for Arabian theme functions) and tarot. |
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GraphologistIs it a science or an art? This fascinating skill is employed to great effect as a strolling entertainment. The graphologist gives brief 5 minute "readings" during which she efffectively and amazingly (but tactfully!) summarises the personality of the subject. |
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Crystal ball manipulatorCrystal ball manipulation, or contact juggling, works very well at close quarters as a strolling entertainment. The performers can dress conventionally, or in wierd and wonderful costumes. Click for video of a leading UK contact juggler. |
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Origami artistWith a few deft folds, our origami artist produces delightful paper creations for your guests to take away and keep. |
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Performance PoetOur performance poet uses audience ideas to weave a rhyming and entertaining poem. Poems can be comic or serious, to suit audience requirements, but always create a talking point amongst guests. Click here for a short video. |
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Statue ArtistsOur statue artists are available in a very wide range of costumes, styles and themes, from stone and bronze statues to almost-edible-looking chocolate statues. Click here for more images.... |
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Stilt WalkersOur stilt walkers have between them hundreds of colourful, wacky and entertaining costumes, to suit every theme under the sun. Click here for more images..... |
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Human CarpetTransform your entrance area with a unique human carpet. Your event will be a talking point from the moment the guests arrive. The artiste greets guests and offers hand-outs if required. |
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Costumed meet and greetOur character actors can meet and greet guests on arrival, adding a touch of drama, glamour or colour. Popular themes using character actors include James Bond (see left), 1920s and Hollywood (see below for themes) |
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Invisible ManA high impact visual act, ideal as an unusual meet and greet entertainment. This artiste also performs some close up magic as this iconic film character. |
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Stunt PerformersOur highly skilled team of stunt performers are available to meet and greet at the start of your event, and can then put on an after dinner show themed to your requirements. Popular themes for our stunt performers include Medieval, Prohibition, Wild West and Pirates (see themes below). |
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LookalikesLookalikes are always popular at receptions, launches and promotions, where they create a visual draw and provide photo opportunities. Click here for images of a few of our lookalikes..... |
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Robotic ArtistsAdd a sci-fi feel to your event with our human robotic artists. |
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Bubble PerformerOur bubble performer is ideal for entertaining a queue, or during a drinks reception. He can also perform a cabaret after dinner. Feats include bubbles within bubbles, giant bubbles, and puttingan audience member inside a bubble. Click here for more details.... |
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FootmenIdeal for the start of your function, these performers combine mime, visual humour and witty banter, greeting your guests with a touch of class. Click here for more images. |
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Spoof WaitersThis zany bunch of performers brings havoc to your function (in a totally controlled way). Starting the function as slightly unusual waiters, they build the comedy through the course of the evening, taking the guests through disbelief and realisation into hysterics! Click here for more a slideshow and more info..... |
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Spoof PaparazziYour guests are given the star treatment, being greeted on the steps of the venue by a pack of paparazzi. This is extremely popular for 1920s functions (1920s paparazzi shown here) but we also have modern paparazzi. We can optionally use real cameras and make images available afterwards, or send live video into the venue. Click for more... |
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Operatic WaitersGuests are surprised and entertained when the waiters and members of the kitchen staff burst into song. Also available-singing policemen, and other scenarios to suit your occasion. Click here for more info..... |
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Spoof Party GuestsOur comedy character actors are always happy to create spoof characters which believably or unbelievably might attend or appear at your function. Call us for more details. |
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Caricature MasksSomething you've probably never seen before- This utterly zany entertainment uses the speed-drawing skills of a caricaturist to produce masks for your guests to wear. Generates hours of fun and much hilarity! Click for more images... |
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Living ChairAnother very unusual attraction- The "living chair" which comes to life and gives you a hug! Ideal as a unique talking point at your party. Click for more images... |
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Comedy Fortune TellerOur charming but slightly unhinged clairvoyant reads tea leaves, gazes into her crystal ball and comes up with the most unlikely of predictions. Is this woman gifted or just totally crazy? Character comedy and improv. combine in this unique act. Click for more......... |
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Fire ArtistsFrom a solo fire juggler to an elaborately produced fire and pyrotechnics show, our fire artists can work alone or in groups to entertain at any size of function. Click here for video of a fire show..... |
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Glow ArtistsIdeal for winter events, our glow jugglers use modern LED technology to bring colour and pzzaz to your function. Click here for video of our glow show.... |
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Illuminated CostumesMany of our performers are now using LED technology to add light to their costumes. Ideal for winter events ourdoors and in. |
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Illuminated Human TablesSome of our human tables are now available with built-in lighting Click here for images of more human tables..... |
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Beat The CheatPit your wits agains our cardshark in a modern version of the fairground booth of the same name. |
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Shooting GalleryWe can supply a number of competitive and just-for-fun target-based activities such as laser shooting, some of which can be themed to your requirements. |
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BatakAs featured on TV & used by various football clubs as a training aid, Batak is a fast & fun game which tests co-ordination & reactions. The player must hit the LEDs when they light up, seeing how many "hits" can be scored in 60 seconds. |
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Fun CasinosOur fun casinos have long been popular at corporate functions and charity events. We use professional croupiers and full sized club-quality tables and chips. Fun money can be printed with your logo or personalisation. |
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Magic Photo MirrorMirror mirror on the wall...... A magic mirror which interacts visually and verbally with participants, and takes a photo which is printed out below. Images can also be shared over social media Click for more.... |
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Flair Bar TendersOur dextrous flair bar tenders add visual impact and our knowledgeable mixologists create stunning and delicious cocktails. We can also provide a cocktail bar. |
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Aerial Bar TendersIn this highly unusual and visual entertainment, drinks are served by costumed aerialists acting as flying bar tenders. Click here for more info..... |
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Human TablesOur human tables can be used to serve reception drinks or canapes, and can be dressed cover most themes. Click here for more images..... |
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Spoof WaitersThis zany bunch of performers brings havoc to your function (in a totally controlled way). Starting the function as slightly unusual waiters, they build the comedy through the course of the evening, taking the guests through disbelief and realisation into hysterics! Click here for more info..... |
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MedievalWelcomed to the event by The Master of The Feast, your guests are entertained by a madrigal group and an ornately dressed court jester. Henry VIII himself makes an appearance. Later in the evening, a disagreement breaks out between some of the King's knights, who fight a duel. |
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James BondGuests are welcomed by glamorously dressed bond girls and the sound of our cocktail pianist. Alongside the entrance are a pair of goldfinger human statues. Characters from the bond films mingle with the guests, including 007 himself, Jaws, M, Oddjob and Q. Entertainment later in the evening includes a fun casino and stunt sequence. |
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Las VegasOur glamourous showgirls meet and greet guests on arrival, to the strains of classic tunes from the Rat-Pack era. Other entertainment includes a cardshark, fun casino and dance performance. |
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1920sVarious options include stylish Art Deco (Flapper girls mingle with guests on arrival, to the sound of muted trumpet from our dance orchestra), American Prohibition (gangster stunt performers and character actors, card sharks and fun casino). |
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Moulin Rouge/FrenchOur cancan dancers meet and greet guests on arrival, to the strains of a solo accordionist. Strolling entertainment is provided by a traditional Parisian style mime artist. During dinner, entertainment is provided by a French chanteuse. The cabaret after the meal features the cancan dancers in traditional style. |
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Fire and IceThis highly visual theme is very popular for Christmas functions: Fire jugglers appear outside the venue as guests arrive. During drinks, entertainers include our Jack Frost style contact jugglers, and the evening ends with a spectacularly produced fire show featuring music and pyrotechnics. More info on fire and ice here |
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HollywoodAs guests arrive, they are given the star treatment by our paparazzi. In the entrance area, our statue artists are dressed as golden oscars, whilst lookalikes mingle with the guests. Other ideas include fun casinos and flair bar tenders. |
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ChineseReception entertainment includes a Chinese Magician, Origamist and a Calligraphist. After dinner, a Lion Dance heralds the start of the cabaret, which also includes candle rolling, ribbon dance, flag dance and martial arts. |
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SuperheroesThis is an ideal theme for a family function: We can provide a wide range of lookalikes and character actors, some of whom are stunt trained. |
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PiratesAnother popular theme for family functions. Can include generic pirate characters, or lookalikes of characters from Pirates of the Caribbean.
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