James Anthony performing close-up magic for guests at a bar mitzvah celebration

Bar & Bat Mitzvahs

Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah Magician in Manchester & the UK

James Anthony is a magician who performs at bar and bat mitzvahs, bringing close-up magic and mentalism to the celebrant, their friends and the entire family. The magic works with the dinner and the party, entertaining every generation.

Close-up magic for young guests and adults alike

Works around dinner, speeches and the dancing

Interactive magic that includes the celebrant

Respectful of religious and family traditions

Entertainment the whole family enjoys

A bar or bat mitzvah brings together friends of the celebrant and family across all ages. Close-up magic gives them a shared experience, and the celebrant becomes the star with a card trick or mentalism effect built around them.

Flexible around your programme

We fit the magic around your service, meal, speeches and dancing, performing in small groups so that everyone gets a front-row seat.

“That is simply impossible… your magic is crazy.”

Marouane Fellaini

Manchester United

“Fantastic magic from a superb magician.”

Kevin Griffin

Group Director, Ford of Europe

In action

Real events, real reactions

Guests watching a card trick at a bar mitzvah celebration
Group of boys gathered around James Anthony for a card trick at a bar mitzvah
James Anthony performing magic for guests at a bar mitzvah dinner
Guests at a bar mitzvah enjoying close-up magic at their table

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Do you perform at bat mitzvahs too?+

Yes. The magic is tailored to the celebrant and guests for both bar and bat mitzvahs.

Can the magic include the celebrant?+

Yes. Many families like a special moment where the celebrant helps with a trick or becomes the star of the effect.

How long should the magician stay?+

Typically 1 to 2 hours during the dinner and early party, adjusted to your programme.

Do you work around kosher catering and Shabbat?+

Yes. Tell us about any timing or catering requirements and we will plan around them.

Planning an event? Let's talk.

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