Impressing audiences wherever he goes, Chris’ awe-inspiring tricks are sure to leave the audience gasping for air. During the early stages of his magical career, Chris’ incredible skills as an illusionist saw him enter the illustrious Magic Circle at just 18 years old. Continuing to build up his repertoire, Chris developed a mastery of his mysterious craft. At his best in the public eye, Chris’ first television appearance saw him perform his act on Blue Peter, which at its peak had a viewing audience of six million people. Since then, Chris’ career has very much taken off.
Chris’ magic show has seen him perform for a vast array of notable audiences. Apart from performing for The Queen, Chris also entertained audiences at the United Nations in New York, where he impressed the likes of Angelina Jolie. Racking up over 5000 performances over the course of his career, Chris has also entertained the 1970 Brazil World Cup team and football fans at the UEFA Cup Final. A massive hit with those lucky enough to have seen him perform, Chris has been favourably reviewed by Pulse FM, ITV, The Stage, LBC Radio, Gary Rhodes, Penn and Teller, Jimmy Page¸ Simon Cowell and Roger Moore.
Demonstrating his unrivalled wizardry at a wide variety of occasions, Chris has found considerable popularity performing for corporate events, festivals and private occasions. An immensely talented corporate magician, Chris’ performances are sure to keep corporate audiences guessing. Pulling off jaw dropping tricks with an incredible ease, his act is an absolute delight to witness.
Chris’ passion for his craft is unmatched. A respected lecturer and author on the subject of magic, he co-authored one of the leading guides to close-up magic – Close-Up Success. In addition, he also authored his very own book on the topic – Sleightly Dishonest: Tales and Observations from A Globe Trotting Magician. A multi-talented entertainer, Chris has had his own television special and has supported a variety of top rock bands. Furthermore, Chris has also enjoyed popularity in Hollywood, working as a magician, actor and magic consultant at the very heart of American show business.
Having enjoyed massive success as a magician for hire, Chris Dugdale is the perfect booking for a wide variety of events. With years of experience behind him, Chris continues to carve out a successful career at the forefront of live magic.
