Scoop is a multi-talented magician who can perform either in close-up situations or in a cabaret or stage environment. His stage show combines conjuring with comedy, juggling, mind control and danger to create a truly unforgettable experience. His close up performances guarantee giggles and gasps as the impossible happens right under your nose or even in your own hands.
Scoop honed his skills during nine years as resident jester and magician at Camelot Theme Park and Park Hall Hotel in Lancashire performing for crowds ranging from small handfuls up to 3,000 people from small children to cocktail parties and everything in between. He now performs at attractions, holiday parks, weddings and corporate events all over the country.
Scoop has entertained the England, and Manchester City football teams as well as the stars of Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks and his performances have featured on programmes for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. He has also worked all over the UK and beyond for companies such as Brittany Ferries, Center Parcs, Hilton Hotels UK, Haven, Manchester United, O2 and HSBC alongside entertainers like pop star Ella Henderson, comedians Rob Brydon and Jason Manford and fellow magician Dynamo. He has even performed for The Magic Circle and produces and stars in his own theatre shows.
Scoop really added the extra ‘wow’ factor to our wedding reception. Our guests were amazed by the tricks he showed them and kept telling us about them throughout the night! We would both highly recommend.
Paul was absolutely amazing at our wedding. All of ur guests have said how incredible he was and how impressed they were! Would highly recommend.
Paul was absolutely fantastic on our wedding day, I couldn't of asked for a more professional and personal magician. Paul's enthusiasm and engagement with our guests was outstanding. I personally think that Paul is undervaluing himself as for value for money there is no comparison. Guests at our wedding couldn't stop talking about Paul for long after he left our venue. Thank you Paul for making our day perfect.
Brilliant, everyone loved Paul. Keeping a large group of 18 year olds enthralled is a tough assignment and he managed them beautifully. We will be asking him to come back!
Really worked hard and got the audience engaged. Good personality and appropriate tricks particularly as it is more difficult online I thought he got audience participation and everyone seemed to have enjoyed the short time we had available.
Fabulous! I got this for my wife’s 40th just as something a bit different because of lockdown. Great show which I could invite friends and family along to via zoom. Paul is a great showman and the close up magic was super. Everyone enjoyed it and My wife said it made her day feel special. Thank you
Struggled to find ways to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday in lockdown? Paul was a fabulous find though, it was so easy to set up! Funny, entertaining interactive magic show that all your family and friends can enjoy together, highly recommend. Well done Paul x
Brilliant show, great entertainer. I had my doubts about an online crowd but Paul nailed it. My team was very pleased.
Brilliant preformance and very professional. Great magic, truly amazing. Made my wife's birthday truly memorable.
Very entertaining and performed some really cool tricks! The whole family, of various ages, thoroughly enjoyed.
Fantastic!
Thank you for a really great show!
Great communication!
An amazing show! Scoop Magic was thoroughly entertaining, thrilling and kept us all in suspense and awe from start to finish! All the staff were thrilled with the show... we are all still trying to work out how the Magic was done! :) Would 100 percent recommend!
Paul drove a long way for my wife’s birthday party. He arrived on time and got to work immediately. He was slick, professional and engaging with a polished line of banter that had everyone laughing. Even now three weeks after the event guests are still talking about his skills and amazing tricks. I would recommend Paul without hesitation, a truly professional entertainer,
Scoop was absolutely amazing! Our wedding guests were stunned silent by his mind blowing magic!
We still can’t get our heads around the illusions we saw. Thank you so much for adding some amazing memories to our Wedding Day!
Paul was brilliant at our corporate event, he was professional, friendly and entertaining. Would highly recommend him, our guests were left buzzing afterwards.
Paul arrived on time and quickly “got to work” with assembled guests, table by table. He has a very engaging style and his illusions were amazing. All of our guests including myself were impressed an amazed with his close up magic. One of our guests intend to book Paul for a future event she is organising.. I have already sent an email of thanks to Paul.
The guests loved an array of close up magic. Paul's attendance really made a positive impact on the party. He was able to perform for all guests. I would definitely recommend Paul for any future event. Thank you
Scoop magic was amazing! The tricks were so good and all the guests loved it. Would definitely recommend!!
Magic is definitely the word, the man and therefor the event!
The guests were mistified and well entertained.
This guy does the impossible and makes it look easy.
Any social or corporate event would benefit from Paul Dawson's riveting performance.
Great performance by Paul. Our event had all kinds of guests and Paul managed to engage them very well. Definitely worth it.
"Paul performed close up magic for our guests at our charity dinner last night and he was AMAZING!
I couldn’t recommend him more, he was brilliant at the drinks reception mingling with guests and keeping them entertained.
Then he moved around the tables very well between courses during dinner to keep the evening moving. Each time I herd a gasp and an applaud from another table across the room I knew he was worth every penny!
Would I book him again? I think there is a good chance I will next year!"
He was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! and had my guests talking into the small hours, hours after he'd left discussing how the hell he did it! It was also a nice touch that he came up to me before leaving and did a trick on me as I'd been far too busy hosting to watch him perform prior to that.... he was worth every last penny of what I'd already concluded was a very reasonable fee!!!
Absolutely amazing children loved him so did the adults funny witty and clever would defo have again
Brilliant! Everyone at the party was amazed, as they should be. Highly recommend Scoop for any party.
Scoop was a really good magician, we were all astounded with his tricks. He was great fun and he entertained all ages. Friendly, funny, fantastic. I would definitely recommend him for any party
He provided great entertainment for all the family at my father in laws 70th Birthday party
"Scoop Magic was absolutely amazing
What an act from start to finish with the right amount of humour throughout the act
We where all spell bound with the tricks from start to finish and when he finished we wanted more
We would all strongly recommend booking Scoop Magic if you are looking for a fun professional and entertaining act
Well done Scoop Magic
Justin"
"Scoop Magic was absolutely amazing
What an act from start to finish with the right amount of humour throughout the act
We where all spell bound with the tricks from start to finish and when he finished we wanted more
We would all strongly recommend booking Scoop Magic if you are looking for a fun professional and entertaining act
Well done Scoop Magic"
"Really great entertainment for our Christmas party. Perfect level of involvement - all the feedback from others there was great - some extracts were:
""One can be seen to shiver at the thought of “entertainment”, but Scoop was spot on.""
""the magician act was brilliant""
""Scoop was the icing on the cake""
James King"
"Faultless performance enjoyed by 3-85 year olds at my parents Golden Wedding Anniversary celebrations. Will definitely recommend and hope to see again.
Katie"
Absolutely amazing!! We hired Scoop Magic for a Fundraiser night on Saturday 25th November, and everyone absolutely loved him!! The hightlight of the night and you could hear people cheering from across the hall after every trick! Thank you again...highly recommended!!
Great entertainer! Made my fiance's surprise birthday party much more fun! Def considering him for our wedding! All my guests were impressed. Thank you!
What a amazing magician iv had people commenting all morning thank you so much Paul sorry I could not watch more you made our evening that little bit special
"I was relaunching my new pub and scoop entertained all my guests . They are still scratching their heads now as to how he did the magic some 2 days later. All my guests loved it !!
Julie At The Lamb Pub"
Brilliant show, saw him last night @ ocean edge caravan park couldn’t stop laughing
Saw you at Ocean Edge last night, where my husband Andy and daughter Imogen both helped you on stage. Can't remember the last time I laughed as much, your show was amazing. Will definitely be recommending you to my friends
Great magician really enjoyed his show tonight at ocean eadge he was brilliant
"I hired Scoop for our corporate event to entertain guests at pre-dinner drinks and then for table magic during our dinner.
Everyone was very impressed with his magic and even though they kept a close eye on his movements no-one could work out how he managed to perform the tricks!
Christine Stevenson"
What an excellent performance Scoop Magic gave us at our Masonic Ladies’ Evening. Everybody loved the close up magic and the show at the end. Thank you for making our evening a roaring success!
"Scoop Magic was amazing, entertained our AGM delegates. People are still talking about the tricks!
Would happily book again.
Age UK York"
"From the very first contact Scoop aka Paul Dawson was brilliant. He met our expectations and entertained all out guests. He provided an hour long children's entertainment session while we had our legal wedding ceremony which me Any all the kids had fun and the ceremony wasn't interrupted. The up close magic for our guests was fun, perplexing, amazing and captivating. He has a great down to earth approach and really kept us all amused. Highly recommended.
Jennifer Stephenson"
"We really enjoyed the close up magic that you did for our Golden Wedding celebration at Willington Hall.
The feed back from everyone was excellent!! Thank you once again, we will certainly recommend you to other people.
Regards
Judy and Ebb Harrison"
Thanks for a great gig yesterday at the anniversary party at Bruntwood -- you were a big hit with everyone from young to old!
"Scoop brought something unique and fresh to our wedding. By his great personality, passion and wonderful way to engage the guests, every person was left with a big smile and genuine amazement. We would have Scoop again for any event we would like a magician and cannot recommend him enough to people.
You are missing out if you do not have Scoop at your event!
Sanjeev Manaktala"
"A fantastic evening, entertaining and really read the audience perfectly. Can't recommend enough.
Sally Roberts"
"The feed back from our guests was 100% positive and everyone really enjoyed Scoop's performance. He was very professional and made sure every table had the opportunity to see his magic...he's a real star!
Thanks Paul!
Brian Cass"
"Scoop Magic was an excellent choice for our hospital celebration. He interacted so well with our patients, they are still talking about it a week later. We'd like to thank him for being professional and bringing lots of laughter to our day.
Alison"
Was truly mesmerised and amazed by the tricks and illusions. He kept everybody entertained at The Stott wedding in Somerset last night! Would recommend to anyone.
"Scoop a MASSIVE thank you on behalf of Steve me and all of our guests at our Wedding at Oakland's Hall on Saturday. From start to finish you entertained each and every one of our guests and left them mesmerized by your tricks!!
We are so impressed with how well you blended in and had people in stitches with your natural wit and humour. Also leaving some with a little souvenir of your trick.
I will absolutely without question recommend you to anyone who asks.
And again Thank you so much for making our already fantastic day that bit more special.
Georgina & Steve Morley"
Fabulous magic show XX at Haven in Great Yarmouth xx
Really great show!!! For all ages, had lots of time for the children afer the show was over.
"Paul was excellant. everybody enjoyed his magic. definitely made our party.
John Hull"
Very entertaining! We attended a wedding where Paul entertained the guests with his sleight of hand card tricks. Absolutely brilliant! Would definitely recommend him.
Absolutely brill!!!!!! Funny very entertaining and will b booking for family entertainment!amazing night at caister Thanku
Brilliant! Would recommend to anybody of any age!
Fab show tonight at Blue Dolphin. Enjoyed by kids, parents and grandparents.
We were happy to have Scoop at our Seaside event at Crich Tramway Village this year, the feedback we received was very positive with many staff and public mentioning how he was very engaging and interactive with children and adults alike! We would like to see him again here next year.
Thank you so much Paul for entertaining our guests at our wedding on Sunday during our wedding breakfast. Everyone commented on your magic skills & how much they enjoyed it. Definitely recommend you! You helped make our day perfect! xx
The perfect entertainment- booked for close up magic for husband's 30th birthday party. All guests really enjoyed and were scratching their heads as to how scoop achieved his tricks. Lots of fun and very entertaining- would definitely recommend.
"Scoop did exactly what we wanted and really got the party started. Everyone at the party really enjoyed his performance and were amazed at his magic. We would definitely recommend him!
Jane Thompson"
"Our Rotary Club had Scoop to entertain the guests at a Moulin Rouge Evening.
He was very, very good and enjoyed by everyone. His hand sleight was unbelievable.
Alan Dodds"
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My cabaret show is 45 minutes long but can be shortened or lengthened to an hour if necessary. I usually do two hours of close up magic visiting different groups of people throughout that time but this can be adjusted depending on the number of people.
Close up (table hopping or mix and mingle), cabaret or stage. All performances are suitable for families or adults.
I have experience performing at a wide variety of events so whatever your event I'm sure we will be able to come up with something suitable.
Any amount but the performance type and length will depend upon the number of people.
Close-up magic
Parlour show
Cabaret show
Stage show
Mystery room