Shaun McCree

  • Biography

    Shaun McCree is widely recognised as a pioneer of Close-up Magic in the UK, being one of only a handful of professional magicians responsible for introducing Close-up Magic into restaurants, weddings, parties and corporate events more than twenty years ago.

    Shaun McCree’s ability as a Close-up Magician has led to him releasing two best selling DVD sets of his award winning sleight of hand artistry to the magic community – Mix & Mingle and Stand & Deliver which have received reveiews such as ‘outstanding’ and ‘what every magical instruction DVD should strive to be…..

    Although based in Lancashire, as one of the most experienced and acclaimed practitioners of Close-up Magic (or as it is sometimes called, Table Magic) in the country, Shaun has performed his magic in almost every venue you can imagine, from exhibition halls across Europe, to intimate Michelin starred restaurants, via the Orient Express and NATO high command in Belgium for good measure!

    His Sleight of Hand artistry has earned Shaun McCree more than twenty awards, both at home in Britain and in Europe and the USA – including his title of British Magical Champion – so you can be sure that your entertainment needs are in the skilled hands of an expert!

    Whether he is mingling amongst the guests as a wedding magician, entertaining VIP clients as a corporate magician, or mystifying royalty as a card sharp, the quick hands and quick wit of Shaun McCree bring an added sparkle to any occasion, leaving an audience laughing, mystified, and most importantly, entertained…..

    Today, Shaun McCree performs mostly for private and corporate events across the North of England, typically in Lancashire, Manchester, Leeds, Harrogate, York, Chester and the Lake District – so if you’re thinking about having a professional Close-up Magician to entertain your guests then you should book Shaun.

  • Reviews / Testimonials

    "There were so many delighted comments about your performance that I couldn't begin to list them, but I can assure you that you now have a significant fan club in Buxton and elsewhere for that matter....you played a major part in making the opening a success"

    "You were absolutely fantastic!"

    "That’s the closest thing I’ve ever seen to real magic!"