Prom guests with hands on their faces in disbelief as James Anthony performs a magic trick at a marquee party

Proms & Leavers' Balls

Prom Magician for Schools, Colleges & Leavers' Balls

James Anthony is a Manchester magician who performs close-up magic at proms and leavers' balls. His magic fits straight into the dinner and reception, giving students and staff one of the highlights of the night.

Table-to-table magic during the prom dinner

Great for mixed groups of students, parents and staff

Suitable for marquees, school halls and hotel venues

Professional and respectful with young audiences

Magic that works on the prom dinner

A prom dinner can be a long evening before the music starts. Close-up magic fills this gap with real reactions and laughter, and gets students from different friendship groups talking and sharing the experience.

Venues and formats

James has performed at prom and ball events in marquees on school grounds, including Moreton Hall. Performances can be table-based, mingling or a mix of both, depending on your timings.

“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

Prom guests reacting in amazement to a magic trick at a marquee dinner
Close-up of a playing card being revealed to prom guests by James Anthony
A guest's shocked reaction at a prom dinner in a marquee
Prom guest laughing at a magic trick
James Anthony performing a card trick for a table of prom guests
Guests enjoying a magic trick at a prom dinner

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Do you perform at school and college proms?+

Yes. James performs at proms, leavers' balls and similar events.

When should the magic happen?+

Usually during the meal or just before the dancing begins, so there is no competition with the music.

How long does a prom performance last?+

Typically 1 to 2 hours, depending on how many tables you have.

Do you have appropriate checks for working with young people?+

Please contact us to discuss your school's requirements, including references and any documentation you need.

Planning an event? Let's talk.

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