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With his totally original approach to the art of magic, Ben Stone is recognised as one of todays most exciting and charismatic entertainers. Specialising in a contemporary style of high impact, interactive 'Close-Up' Magic, Ben is guaranteed to make any occasion an entertaining and unforgettable experience for both you and your guests.

Winner and current holder of the coveted Mahatma Magic Circle 'Close-up Magician of the Year" award, Ben's excellence in his field is widely renowned.

Ben's fresh, energetic style of highly entertaining and visual magic has already wowed international audiences, performing not only at many of the UK's most prestigious venues for some of the biggest names in the corporate and celebrity world, but also in Paris, New York, Barcelona, Stockhold, Hollywood, Frankfurt, Rome, Oslo, Scottsdale USA, Valencia and Las Vegas. Ben has appeared at Caesars Palace, The Wynn, The Hilton and The Mirage Casino & Resort Hotels on the world-renowned Las Vegas strip.

Ben has performed at events all over the UK, delighting his clients and astounding their guests time and time again. His magic at any occasion is a genuine icebreaker, a great way to spark conversation and has proven to create an unparalelled party atmosphere. For most, seeing Ben's 'mind-blowing' illusions performed right before their eyes is a new experience - and one that they will not quickly forget! Ben frequently receives standing ovations from his audiences!

Ben Stone's 'Close-Up' Magic offers the flexability to be performed virtually anytime, anyplace. This form of magic has literally become the Rock 'n' Roll of the new Millenium and is now one of the most sought after forms of entertainment around for Private Parties, Corporate Events, Gala Dinners, Family Celebrations, Bar Mitzvahs, Weddings, Tradeshows, Product Launches, Sales Meetings, Conferences, State Banquets, Special Restaurant Events, Television / Film / Advertisement Campaigns and much more.

Ben will tailor his performance to any format or special occasion. His infectious personality, professionalism and versatility immediately puts his audience at ease, allowing them to enjoy his relaxed yet high energy entertainment.

» Celebrity Guest List

• Lionel Richie
• Jason Donovan
• Westlife
• Will Young
• Simon Cowell
• Steven Gerrard
• Charlotte Church
• Vinnie Jones
• Cherie Blair Qc
• Kenny Dalglish
• Will Carling
• Lawrence Dallaglio
• Tony Hadley
• Ainsley Harriet
• Brian Turner
• Jennifer Ellison
• Alan Hansen
• Alan Curbishley
• The Commitments
• Phil Tuffnell
• Sanjeev Bhaskar
• Meera Syal
• Michael Buerk
• Ricky Tomlinson
• Sugababes
• Bobby Davro
• Russell Watson
• ...and Many More!

» Previous Clients / Venues

• Sage Software
• BP
• British Safety Council
• Ford
• Jaguar
• Detica
• British Dental Trade Association
• Telinet
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• IGD
• English Nature
• MacFarlanes
• FAF
• Rotary International
• Warner Bros
• Message Labs
• The Confectioners Benevolent Fund -
• Cadbury Scheweppes
• Nestle Rowntree
• Kraft Jacobs Suchard
• Birds Eye Wall's
• Natwest Bank
• Mersey Television
• MET Police
• Cazenove
• The Conference People
• Aifos plc
• TIPTO
• Disney Travel
• Bales Worldwide
• Fred Olsen Cruises
• Inghams
• Holiday Autos
• Key Camp
• Olymipc Holidays
• Superbreak
• US Airtours
• Shearings
• Flight Centre UK
• The Dorchester Hotel
• The Savoy Hotel
• The Great Room, Grosvenor House Hotel
• The Hilton Hotel, Park Lane
• The Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly
• The London Palladium Theatre
• Her Majesties Theatre
• Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
• Old Billingsgate Market on the River Thames
• London’s Royal Courts of Justice
• The exclusive Hurlingham Club
• Soho House
• EXCEL, Olympia & Earls Court Exhibition Centres, London
• GMEX, Manchester
• Cheltenham, Kempton Park & Aintree Racecourses
• London Zoo
• The Hilton Metropole Hotel, NEC Birmingham
• The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne

» Quotes

"Oh baby - check this guy out!!"
- Lionel Richie

"I don't believe it... you got me again! That's incredible!!"
- Kenny Dalglish

"Superb, absolutely fantastic"
- Michael Buerk, BBC

"That's impossible... that is amazing"
- Steven Gerrard

"He's extremely talented - a fine asset to the art"
- Cherie Blair QC

"A top entertainer & a real talent - Ben is simply the best! He leaves the rest standing"
- Matthew Kelly

"Wow - you're brilliant!"
- Jennifer Ellison

"Ben, I need you to work for me permenantly!!"
- Julie Patterson, Managing Director of AIFOS plc

"Ben was the star of the show!"
- Peter Gowers, President of the British Dental Trade Association

"Ben, you were awesome!"
- John Cook, Stone Mortgage Partnership

"Every wedding should have Ben Stone!"
- Jane Seaford (Wedding)

"Ben, I'm still picking my jaw up from the floor! Mind boggling and extremely funny! A well deserved standing ovation indeed!!"
- PC Blease, Metropolitan Police

"You blew all our weding guests away! I can't believe the effect you have on people - you were incredible!"
- Jane and Rob Plews (Wedding)

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