Close-up magician James Went works with nothing more than a deck of cards or a handful of coins, creating moments of pure astonishment right before the eyes of the people watching. Based in Cardiff, he has spent two decades refining the sleight of hand and charismatic performance style that has made him a sought-after entertainer across South Wales and the UK, in person and on TV.
His magic and mind reading travel well: Newport, Bridgend, the Vale of Glamorgan, Bristol, Birmingham and London, and further afield to Los Angeles, Singapore, Belgium, Portugal, Spain and the Maldives, where private islands and luxurious resorts have served as the backdrop. Private parties, corporate events, weddings and special occasions all suit his blend of mystery, wonder and easy charm.
Castle debut 2017, last billed 2024, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them. Rooms: Close-Up (1), Parlour (1).
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Follow James WentSleight of hand at conversational distance — cards, coins, and borrowed objects that misbehave in your own palm.
Professional entertainment shaped for company celebrations, conferences, clients, and teams.
Thoughts named, choices predicted, memories drawn back out. Unnervingly personal, never a stooge in sight.
Table-side theatre for a small crowd — storytelling and set-pieces built for an intimate room.
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Cardiff close-up magician and mind reader
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