The Digital Magician performs behind a digital mask, using phones, iPads, laptops and cameras. Here's how that could fit an event in and around Cambridge, whether it's on a science park or in a college hall.
Science park socials and team nights
A lot of Cambridge companies sit on business and science parks on the edge of the city, and their events tend to be team celebrations, investor evenings or the summer party. Think Cambridge Science Park, St John's Innovation Park and the biomedical campus around Addenbrooke's.
Close-up magic works well for these. It's sociable, it doesn't need a stage, and it gets people from different teams talking to each other. Have a look at close-up tech magic to get a feel for it.
Expect a few engineers to start building theories on the spot. Let them.
Hotels and colleges
In the centre, the Hilton Cambridge City Centre on Downing Street has its own self-contained conference space and is used for meetings, dinners and awards. Out towards the west of the city, Churchill College runs a full conference and events service, and plenty of companies hire college halls for formal dinners.
College dining halls can be grand but long and narrow, so talk to us about the layout. Close-up between courses often suits them better than a show, because the magic comes to each table instead of asking people to turn round.
South of the city
The Wellcome Genome Campus at Hinxton has a conference centre used by scientific and medical organisations, and there's a cluster of research companies in the villages nearby. Granta Park and Babraham are only a short drive away.
For an evening reception or dinner at a science conference, a modern tech-led act feels about right. For something tied to a launch, ask about a bespoke reveal built on your product or message.
Investor and partner events are worth a mention here too. A short, polished moment of magic can make a funding announcement feel like an occasion.
Private bookings
We also cover weddings and private parties across Cambridgeshire, from village halls to marquees on the lawn. Summer garden parties are a natural fit for roaming close-up, as guests are already moving around.
Drop us a line with the details. We'll come back quickly.