Cocktails and networking
Small-group interaction inside the reception period. Plan around arrival queues, host introductions and conversations that should remain undisturbed, with a clear finish before formal announcements.
Close-up magic · Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Magic at conversational distance. Sean Fields creates visual, interactive moments among small groups during receptions, networking and private celebrations, with coverage planned around your event.
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The experience
No distant stage. A very close encounter.
Close-up magic brings the performance into the social setting. Guests encounter the impossible in smaller groups rather than watching one show from across the room. It is a format to discuss when conversation, arrivals and circulation are part of the occasion.
The practical question is how guests will gather. A standing reception, seated dinner and multi-room party call for different coverage plans. Explain the audience estimate, available time, noise level and movement between spaces. A roaming booking should describe the agreed coverage period rather than imply that every guest or table is guaranteed an identical encounter.
Meet Sean Fields ↗[ PLAY / 01:54 ]
See it before you believe itUNREAL.
UNREAL.
In motion.
Two minutes. No rabbits. No velvet curtains. Just a glimpse of the moment a room stops trusting its own eyes.
Planning & booking
Good coverage begins with a clear brief.
Provide the room or site plan, expected arrivals, guest count and the period you want covered. Tell Sean about background music, food and drink service, and any areas reserved for private conversation. For a seated meal, confirm table access and appropriate moments with catering. For outdoor interaction, ask about feasibility and include a workable alternate space.
- Audience estimate and arrival pattern
- One room or several social spaces
- Background sound and service routes
- Coverage period and formal-program handoff
Where does close-up magic fit in a reception?
A practical guide to circulation, small-group interaction and the handoff to the formal program.
Read the planning guide ↗Should guests circulate or watch together? ↗The practical reality
A few booking questions.
Does close-up magic need a stage?
The format is based on small-group interaction rather than a distant stage. The performer still needs a suitable space, workable sound levels and access to groups; discuss the actual setting.
Will every guest see the same performance?
Do not assume that. Coverage depends on the agreed duration, audience size, movement and access. Explain your expectations so the proposal can describe a realistic scope.
Can close-up magic happen at dinner tables?
Discuss the layout and catering schedule first. Table access, meal service and guest conversation can affect suitability; a reception or defined pause may be a better fit.
Can we add a stage show later in the evening?
Ask about a combined booking and provide both time blocks. A shared show has its own visibility, sound and attention needs, which should be included in the proposal.