meet Michael Pride
Why Michael?
Based in the East Midlands and performing across the UK, Michael Pride specialises in modern, interactive magic designed to bring people together and create unforgettable moments.
With over 20 years’ experience in magic and hundreds of events behind him, Michael has entertained guests at weddings, corporate events and private celebrations across the country. He is also a proud member of The Magic Circle.
Michael’s style is relaxed, personable and highly interactive. Rather than simply performing at your guests, he gets them involved — breaking the ice, creating conversation and producing the spontaneous reactions that make an event memorable.
Whether performing for a handful of guests or a room full of hundreds, the focus is always the same: exceptional magic, genuine interaction and an experience people will still be talking about afterwards.
Celebrity Magic
Michael has performed at events across the UK for an impressive range of guests, including well-known faces from television, sport and business.
Previous guests include Ant Middleton, Frank Bruno MBE, Martyn Ford, former England rugby international Ben Kay, and The Apprentice winner Joseph Valente.
Whether performing for familiar faces or guests at a private celebration, Michael brings exactly the same approach — relaxed, engaging entertainment and unforgettable reactions.
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Michael's story
Michael’s fascination with magic started at a young age, but everything changed when, at 11 years old, he watched David Blaine’s Street Magic. For the first time, magic didn’t feel like a trick — it felt impossible.
Armed with a Marvin’s Magic kit and a mini backpack full of tricks, Michael began taking magic into school. One day, a teacher asked to see a trick, and that small moment sparked something that would eventually become a lifelong passion.
More than 20 years later, that childhood fascination has developed into performing professionally at hundreds of weddings, corporate events and private celebrations across the UK.
But the part Michael enjoys most hasn’t really changed: creating that split second where someone genuinely can’t believe what they’ve just seen.
MORE THAN JUST CLOSE-UP MAGIC
While close-up magic is at the heart of what Michael does, the entertainment can be tailored around your event.
From interactive group finales to feature performances designed to bring the whole room together, Michael can create an experience that works naturally with your guests, venue and schedule.
Perfect for:
✓ Drinks receptions & cocktail hours
✓ Corporate dinners & awards evenings
✓ Private parties & celebrations
✓ After-dinner entertainment
