Jon Allen is one of the very few professional close-up magicians in the UK who make an impact in the world of magic as well as corporate and private events around the world. Many magicians are "award winning" but ask what the awards are and it may well not sound so impressive! The skills, creativity and showmanship that enabled Jon to win major awards will be brought to your event.

England's only ever World IBM Close-up Magic Champion

Previous recipient of The Magic Circle's 'Close-up Magician of the Year' title

British IBM Close-up Magic Champion

Gold Star Member of the Inner Magic Circle by invitation of the President

Jon lectures to magicians around the world with USA, Canada, Australia, Italy, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, France, Scotland and England already visited.

He was invited to lecture for a world-wide audience of magicians at FISM, the most prestigious magic convention in the world, further establishing his position amongst the elite in the world of magic.

As well as a lecturer, Jon is also respected around the world as an author and inventor of original tricks that thousands of magicians perform. His work has appeared in numerous magic magazines around the world. He also creates bespoke magical effects for TV commercials & corporate clients.

Jon is the author of "Simple Magic Tricks", published by Hamlyn, explaining 75 simple but effective magic tricks. Get your signed copy here .

TV work includes Panorama, MTV Awards trailer, RI:SE, Big Breakfast, Hidden World of London, London Today, Mrs Cohen's Money, XChange and numerous TV commercials.

Invited to perform his close-up magic at the very first All-British Week at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood

Invited to entertain the 'A' list guests at Lennox Lewis' Official Undisputed Victory Party

Invited to perform for the backstage hospitality at concerts for Phil Collins and Eric Clapton.