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Close Up Magic / Table Magic

Miracles in miniature performed right before your eyes by a first class magician.

Cool and contemporary, classic or comic this is entertainment you can have your way. Amazing sleight of hand, jaw dropping mentalism and mind reading and hilarious comedy performed to people in small groups.
It's the perfect ice-breaker, a superb conversation starter and an unbeatable attraction for restaurants and hotels. If you want to gather a crowd John can be big and brash, if you need him to be unobtrusive he's discretion personified. In short it is the perfect individual show tailored to each group's needs.

John's close up magic has entertained Princes, pop stars and TV viewers all over the UK and beyond. This most versatile of entertainment allows John to change approach as the situation demands, from the formal and intimate Earl's birthday celebration to the ultra cool psychological control or street magic popularised recently on TV. Whatever the occasion, be it a wedding, company party or fund raising event John is the perfect entertainer and will provide just the right blend of humour and mystery.

John  Harding, table magic, Cheshire

Delighted by close up magic

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Dear John...

Hi John

We would like to thank you for making a special evening for us even more special. The entertainment you provided was absolutely fantastic and will be talked about by all our guests for years to come.

Colin & Margaret McMahon - Lancashire

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Cabaret and Stage Magic

Magic, fire eating, mind reading and comedy in this show for larger groups. From an after dinner speech to a full evening show, your guests or clients will love it. Whether you want to fill a large stage in a theatre or have just a few feet available on the dance floor John has the show for you, tailored to your audience. Everyone can get involved and it will be a talking point for weeks to come.

As an entertainer John has a range of shows designed for large groups of people, be it at a staff conference, in a theatre, a comedy club, a cabaret room, a product launch or a garden party.

His credits include illusion shows at the Blackpool Tower Circus, principal hypnotist for the Northwest's most successful hypnotic road show, co-presenter of the BBC's 'Run The Risk - Live!', host and compere for a comedy club in Liverpool's world famous Mathew Street, family cabaret for all of the major holiday camp chains and stand up comedy for student unions across the country.

John Harding Illusionist

Thrilling and fast paced stage magic

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Dear John...

Just a note to thank you so much for performing your magic at my 60th party at the Holiday Inn on the 7th July. The fire eating was a treat! Everyone I have spoken to since thought you were brilliant. Your professionalism shone through and I am sure you will be a talking point for weeks to come. Once again, my heartfelt thanks for making my evening extra special.

Gaynor Shepley - North Wales

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'The Archimage Cabaret Show'

Co-starring Anita Owens, this is up to an hour of magic, music, mystery and laughter, featuring the award winning vocalist from "Adagio" & "Tailormade". John & Anita present a very entertaining blend of song, grand illusion, fire eating, magic, mind reading & comedy. Each show can feature classics of magic, songs from the shows, original effects, classic soul & jazz, modern hits & the latest illusions:- The big tricks from the TV performed right before your eyes.

There is plenty of scope for audience participation & the show is linked with carefully chosen music. Also, each performance is tailored to the particular requirements of each audience, ensuring that everyone is catered for. John's comedy & magic, paired with Anita's stunning 4 octave voice create the ideal specialty act. A true contemporary variety show, also available for family cabaret with pop hits & big kid's tricks.

Magic, music and comedy

Star vocalist Anita Owens

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Dear John...

I would like to thank you and Anita for a very enjoyable evening. What made it special was the variety of entertainment you provided... you achieved an ideal balance

Ken Hardy, - Treasurer, Greater Manchester Police

Just wanted to say a huge thank you. You really helped make our first fundraising event a huge success.

Mary Gillingham - Sarah's Stars, Warrington

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Parlour Magic Show

Please note: doesn't need a parlour! The name stems from when Victorian gentlemen would put on talks and presentations in the drawing room. In practice it is a show for up to around 30 people, pitched between close up and stage magic. John combines the intimacy, adaptability and intricacy of table magic with the flow and communal experience of a stage show. Up to 45 minutes of magic and comedy, your guests won't have seen anything like it. Your event will be the talk of the town!

John Harding  Magician Manchester

Laughter and fun at the magic show

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Dear John...

I just wanted to thank you once again for making mums 60th birthday party such a special occasion for everyone. Once again you where the talk of the party!

Jackie Hatton - Wirral

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Stand up Comedy

For comedy clubs, student nights, parties and events. Topical comedy, acute observation, eye popping mag... what's not to like? John has shared bills with comedians as diverse as Ken Dodd, Tom O'Connor Paul O'Grady and Russell Brand, so he's ready for any audience.

John Harding, Comedy Magician

John Harding, Comedy Magician

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Dear John...

What came first, the comedy or the magic? Who cares! John Harding is brilliant. The most versatile performer and best value for money our union has booked.

Michael Lawrence - University of Bedfordshire, Luton

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Presenter, Host and Compere

If you want your awards ceremony, presentation evening, charity night or even wedding to be one to remember then John is your man. He has much experience as a Master Of Ceremonies, Host and Compere, keeping things light, funny and running smoothly. Always ready with a quip or some magic to cover delays and down time your event will go like a dream. There is a real skill involved in running an event, entertaining the audience and keeping things appearing effortless and John has it in spades. Is he a host that does tricks? A comedian that does magic? A magician who's funny? It won't matter to your guests, they'll just have a great time.

John Harding, Presenter, Host, Compere and Master Of Ceremonies

John Harding, A Magical M.C.

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Dear John...

Thank you so much for joining us at the Diamond Ball. You're a star and were fabulous. The evening made a staggering £35,000.00 and simply would not have been possible without your help

Sharon Griffiths - Princes Trust, Liverpool

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