Phil Taylor Close Up Magician & Mind Reading
Associate of The Inner Magic Circle • AIMC with Silver Star

Part mind reader. Part sleight-of-hand artist.
Full-time atmosphere catalyst.

Hi, I’m Phil Taylor. Think of me as the best guest at your event who just happens to know what you’re thinking before you’ve even thought it.

For over 20 years, my mission hasn’t been to show off tricks. It’s to get a room of polite strangers belly-laughing, gasping, and leaning in together wondering how on earth their watch just vanished into thin air.

20+
Years Doing This

Zero stage jitters. Complete room control.

120+
5-Star Reviews

Real clients, genuine jaw-drop reactions.

AIMC
Silver Star

Inner Magic Circle’s highest performance honour.

£10M
Public Liability

Complete peace of mind for every venue.

Here’s my golden rule:
The magic is great, but the laugh is what you remember.

We’ve all seen magicians who take themselves way too seriously—standing there like a brooding wizard, putting people on the spot, or making things feel just a bit awkward. That is not what I do.

I believe close-up magic should feel modern, stylish, and ridiculously fun. It happens inches away from your nose—often directly in your hands—with everyday things, borrowed coins, and random thoughts plucked clean out of your head.

"You’re not just booking someone to do clever sleight of hand. You’re booking someone who knows how to read the room, spot the quiet group in the corner, and bring them right into the party."

Here’s my golden rule:
The magic is great, but the laugh is what you remember.

We’ve all seen magicians who take themselves way too seriously—standing there like a brooding wizard, putting people on the spot, or making things feel just a bit awkward. That is not what I do.

I believe close-up magic should feel modern, stylish, and ridiculously fun. It happens inches away from your nose—often directly in your hands—with everyday things, borrowed coins, and random thoughts plucked clean out of your head.

"You’re not just booking someone to do clever sleight of hand. You’re booking someone who knows how to read the room, spot the quiet group in the corner, and bring them right into the party."

Pick Your Flavor of Mayhem

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The Icebreaker

Mix & Mingle Magic

Effortless strolling sleight of hand during drinks receptions, garden parties, or guest arrivals. Perfect for shattering awkward silences and getting people laughing before dinner even starts.

Ideal for: Wedding receptions & cocktail hours
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The Dinner Spark

Table-to-Table Thrills

High-energy micro-shows delivered right between courses. Turns polite dining small talk into roaring applause and leaves neighboring tables craning their necks to see what just happened.

Ideal for: Gala dinners & wedding breakfasts
🔮 Signature

The Speakeasy

VIP Mind Reading Parlour

An exclusive 20-minute psychological experience for small groups in a private room. PIN codes revealed, memories stolen, and absolute astonishment that becomes the talk of the entire night.

Ideal for: VIP groups & intimate private events

Let’s Make Your Event Impossible to Forget

Trusted by the BBC, Selfridges, Commonwealth Games, John Lewis, and British Gas. Drop me a line with your date and venue to check my availability.

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