Cardiff magician Stuart Watkins is available to hire for weddings, corporate events, parties and special occasions across South Wales and nearby areas including Newport, Swansea, Bristol, Cheltenham and Hereford. He performs professional close-up magic, sleight of hand and interactive card magic to entertain guests at receptions, drinks receptions and events.

Magician South Wales & South West

Professional Close-Up, Table & Strolling Magician for Hire

Looking to book a professional close-up magician or table magician for your event? Stuart Watkins is an award-winning close up illusionist available for corporate and private events across the UK including Cardiff, Newport, Chepstow, Swansea, Bristol, Cheltenham….and beyond. Visit Stuart’s TikTok for more fun effects

Events Covered

Stuart regularly performs at:

  • Weddings
  • Birthday parties
  • Dinner parties
  • Christenings
  • House & garden parties
  • Trade shows & corporate events
  • University & student balls
  • Proms
  • Bar & Bat Mitzvahs

Award-Winning Close-Up Magic for Any Occasion

With over 20 years of experience performing live, professional ‘comedy‘ magician Stuart Watkins delivers engaging, high-impact close-up and strolling magic that happens right in your guests’ hands.

Expect astonishing sleight of hand up close, including:

  • Card and coin magic
  • Mentalism
  • Magic using borrowed items
  • Walkaround Magic
Stuart Watkins Magician

Stuart’s interactive style creates genuine laughter, amazement, and unforgettable moments — leaving guests talking about your event long after it ends. His magic is suitable for all ages and works perfectly in both intimate and large-scale settings.

Trusted by Broadcasters & Celebrities

“I just wanted to thank you once again for taking the time and trouble to do the filming at such short notice. You were very patient during the filming and wonderful to work with. We’d love to work with you again on future episodes!”
– Carwyn Jones, BBC One’s XRay

“Now that’s impressive.”
– Jeremy Kyle

“You’re weird.”
– Ruth Jones

(See live performances on the Stuart Live page.)

Stuart has been regularly featured by the BBC. He has performed and advised on skilled magic for popular shows including BBC Wales X-Ray, Crimewatch, and has appeared on live radio with Heart, BBC Radio Wales, and Radio 4. Trusted for his expertise, Stuart brings professional close-up magic and sleight-of-hand to events across Cardiff, South Wales, and the UK.


Some ‘Stuart Live’ teasers below; more videos on the Stuart Live Page

Based in Cardiff, Stuart is available throughout South Wales and beyond, including Bristol, Newport, Swansea, Barry, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Neath, Port Talbot, Carmarthen, Pembrokeshire, Milford Haven, Powys, Brecon, Crickhowell, Aberdare, Monmouth, Chepstow, Caldicot, Usk, Ross-on-Wye, Hereford, and surrounding areas.

He also regularly performs across South West England, including Bath, Somerset, Weston-super-Mare, Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Evesham, the Cotswolds, and nearby locations.

Based in Cardiff, Stuart is a professional wedding and close-up magician available across South Wales, including Newport, Swansea, Barry, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Penarth, the Vale of Glamorgan, Neath, Port Talbot, Carmarthen, Pembrokeshire, Milford Haven, Powys, Brecon, Monmouthshire, Chepstow, Caldicot and Usk, as well as nearby areas such as Hereford and Ross-on-Wye.

He also performs throughout South West England, including Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Weston-super-Mare, Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Evesham and the Cotswolds.