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Winner of The Magic Circle Close-Up Magician of the Year

The World’s Leading Smartphone Magician

Modern magic using mobile phones — in your guests’ hands.

David Penn is The Tech Magician, internationally recognised for creating award-winning magic using mobile phones. Every effect is designed around the technology your guests already carry, with spectators using their own smartphones throughout the experience.

 

From high-end corporate events and luxury weddings to bespoke cabaret and stage performances, David delivers modern magic that feels relevant, personal, and unforgettable.​

 

  • Every effect uses mobile phones

  • Guests use their own smartphones

  • Designed for premium corporate and private events

  • Close-up, cabaret, and stage performances available

Why this works for your event

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Successful events rely on entertainment that feels relevant, effortless, and natural for the people in the room.
 
David’s performances are designed for modern audiences, using mobile phones as the focal point — something every guest already understands, uses, and feels comfortable with.
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Designed for modern events

 

Ideal for drinks receptions, networking events, private parties, and premium venues, the performance blends seamlessly into the flow of the event — enhancing atmosphere without interrupting conversation or momentum.

Why mobile-phone magic works

  • Guests engage instantly using their own mobile phones

  • No explanation or learning curve required

  • Works naturally in busy, social environments

  • Feels modern, relevant, and premium

Engineered for flow and atmosphere
 

Every performance is designed to fit seamlessly into the timing and flow of your event — from close-up magic during a reception or dinner to a bespoke cabaret or stage set later in the programme.

Trusted at the highest level

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David Penn is an award-winning, internationally recognised performer, trusted to deliver modern magic in high-pressure environments worldwide where professionalism, precision, and audience awareness are essential.

Recognised by the most respected organisations in magic
 

  • British Magic Championships winner

  • Magic Circle Close-Up Magician of the Year

  • Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star

Television & live broadcast experience

David has appeared on major television programmes including Britain’s Got Talent, Channel 4, and Sky News, performing for live audiences where timing, clarity, and impact are critical.

The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star — the highest honour awarded by The Magic Circle.
Awarded to a very limited number of performers worldwide.

Why this matters for your event

These credentials aren’t about awards or appearances. They’re about trust.

They show that David is relied upon to perform under pressure, read a room instantly, and deliver consistently at the highest level.

Where this fits

Corporate events

Ideal for drinks receptions, networking events, client entertainment, conferences, and awards dinners. Performances are designed to enhance atmosphere, encourage interaction, and work naturally within the flow of a professional event.

Luxury weddings
 

A popular choice for drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts, offering refined, interactive entertainment that feels personal, modern, and appropriate for guests of all ages.

 

Private parties & celebrations

From milestone birthdays to private dinners and invitation-only events, performances are tailored to suit the tone of the occasion, the venue, and the guests.

International & destination events

Based in the UK and working throughout Europe, David is also available worldwide for events requiring a premium, self-contained performance solution.

The man behind the magic

Behind the performances, David Penn is recognised within the magic industry as a creator, mentor, and consultant, responsible for developing effects and presentations used by some of the world’s most successful performers.

 

David mentored and worked closely with Mind2Mind, the current World Champions of Magic, designing material for their award-winning act — including an effect that fooled the judging panel at the FISM World Championships, widely regarded as the most demanding jury in magic.

 

His work extends beyond his own performances. David has written, directed, and advised leading television and stage acts, helping shape material that connects with modern audiences at the highest level.

 

David’s expertise has also been applied to high-end brand environments, where he has worked as a consultant on product launches and live experiences for global companies including Cisco, Panasonic, Sony, and Procter & Gamble.

 

This understanding of how to structure moments, manage attention, and create impact underpins every performance David delivers — whether close-up during a reception or gala dinner, or as part of a cabaret or stage performance in front of a live audience.
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David Penn has performed extensively all over the UK as a close up magician, iPad illusionist and Tech Magician. These are some of the areas that David has performed in:  Northamptonshire and NorthamptonBirmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Milton Keynes, London, Cambridge, Oxford, Northampton

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