Close Up

Performing magic up close is a real joy and works just about anywhere. Small or large groups, young or old will enjoy this entertainment.

Cabaret

Great on its own or to finish an evening of close up magic. Watch your guests get involved in the magic and have fun.

Table Magic

Performed for small groups of people standing or sitting around the table. A little more formal than close up magic but just as fun.

Award Winning Magic

TJ Shoesmith is the winner of the Magic Circle Close Up Competition and winner of the International Brotherhood of Magicians Champsionship

Close Up Magic

Performed right in the palms of your guests hands, the most powerful magic of all.

TJ is a magician who has performed magic for twenty years, turning professional in 2002. Since then he has travelled the world with performances in Canada, USA, Egypt, France, Germany and Italy as well as all corners of the UK. Venues include the world famous Magic Castle. His popularity is due to a combination of strong magic and self-deprecating humour.

"When magicians perform it is very easy to come across as arrogant, after all, we usually know something which you don’t, that is why it fools you. From early on I realised that it was important to let the audience know that I didn’t take it too seriously. This is why I’m not happy unless the audience is laughing."

TJ Shoesmith

Magic works well in so many situations. Wedding, Corporate Events, Team Building, House Parties, Trade Shows, in fact just about any event where people gather can benefit from the fun and laughter that magic brings

Table Magician

Ideal for private Parties, Weddings, Tradeshows & Corporate Events

When TJ first performed at The Magic Castle in Hollywood (see the video page), it was in the Close Up Magic room. A small intimate theatre seating no more than twenty five people. Since then, he has been invited back many times.

"It really makes you concentrate on creating close up magic that flows and keeps the audience engrossed throughout. That first trip was one of the most remarkable moments in my career, in fact in my life."

TJ Shoesmith

A table magician performs at a single table and guest are ushered in to watch. It is different from working a number of tables during a meal, in which the magician moves from table to table.

Cabaret Magic

Ideal for a break in a conference or party, or after dinner

TJ has performed cabaret magic all over the world. Performances include, Monday Night Magic in New York, the Magic Castle in Hollywood and Cruise ships around the world.

"I have loved being on stage all my life. From those early days in school plays right through to cabarets in thousand seater theatres!"

TJ Shoesmith

If you are considering making a show a part of your evening or event then have a look at the video page for clips of TJ in action.

Awards

During his career he has picked up a number of awards including The Magic Circle Close Up Magician of the Year, the International Brotherhood of Magicians Champion as well as receiving the IBM award for originality. He was also made a Member of the Inner Magic Circle (only a few hundred world-wide) within five years of joining. TJ has also performed as a cruise ship magician all over the world and TV consultant

Member of the Inner Magic Circle

Appeared on Monday Night Magic New York

Runner Up - Magic Circle Stage Competition

International Brotherhood of Magicians Champion

Regular at The Magic Castle Los Angeles

Magic Circle Close Up Magician of the Year

Mix and Mingle Magic

Magic is so portable, so adaptable it can be performed almost anywhere.

This describe those situations where a group of people are not seated and therefore moving around. Although from a performance point of view it does not sound ideal, for magic it works rather well.

It really is the closest that your guests can get to the magic. Your magician can move through the crowd amazing your guests as they go.

I find it exciting, you can literally go from performing for a couple to having ten or twenty people standing in a ring watching you. That is when I realise why I do this job.

TJ Shoesmith

Family Fun

Magic for all ages and all family and friends

"I performed as a children’s entertainer for several years at the beginning of my career. Although most close up and corporate magicians have done so, they seem to hide the fact, as if they are embarrassed about it. I see it as a strength.

Although neither the close up magic nor comedy cabaret or pickpocket act is aimed at children, I have the experience to make sure that they are not ignored. Once you understand children and are not intimidated by their enthusiasm it is easy to make them the stars of the show."

TJ Shoesmith

A table magician performs at a single table and guest are ushered in to watch. It is different from working a number of tables during a meal, in which the magician moves from table to table.

Corporate Magician

Tj has performed for many top companies here in the UK and in Europe. With engagements for companies such as Boots, Bloomberg, Investec and many others, you know he has the sophistication to front your company effectively. Not only can he perform for your employees, clients and customers but if you need a message or theme as well Tj has the experience to do it.