Performing to Newcastle Medical students

I performed magic to over 400 Newcastle students at Beamish Hall Country House Hotel on the day that they found out they had all become Doctors!

All the students were really up for it and a lot of fun to perform for!

The graduation ball for the students was being held at Beamish Hall hotel, which is a beautiful venue in the heart of County Durham in the North-East. The venue itself is stunning and the staff were fantastic. 

This table in particular were an absolute barrel of laughs!

The fabulous Luke, one of my favourite magicians!

If you are interested in booking me for your event, please check out the corporate or party page and get in touch!

Performing for Lucy's 21st Birthday Party

I had an absolutely wonderful time performing at Lucy's 21st birthday party in Ambleside recently. 

The beautiful, vintage bikes and beetle with a boot full of booze... 

It was a delightful vintage party in a truly beautiful location in the heart of the Lake District. All the guests were delightful and it was hosted in a beautiful marquee with an incredible catering team. 

For more information about parties, check out the party page and get in touch! 

Performing at Becky and Stuart's wedding

I had a fantastic time performing at Becky and Stuart's wedding at the Netherwood Hotel in Grange, Cumbria. 

A lot of my magic happens inside your hands

I arrived to perform at the evening reception. Everyone was pretty full from the meal and just chilling out quietly. It seemed like I arrived at the perfect time to turn up and get the energy and excitement going again for the evening party. 

Bending coins in front of people's eyes

Within no time at all, everyone was buzzing and laughing from all the excitement. I lost count of the number of 50p coins I bent. I imagine some people woke up the next day with pocketfuls of unusable coins, though no one seemed to mind...! 

The Netherwood Hotel in Grange is a lovely venue for getting married. I've performed there many times over the years at weddings as well as a corporate event and even a sixth form ball once. The staff are all fantastic and it's a pleasure to get to entertain in such a stunning hotel. 

I also got to work with photographer Ian Wood. This was my first time working with Ian but he was an absolute delight and within no time I felt like I'd known him years. All the photos on this page were taken by Ian and I am thoroughly impressed by them. I strongly recommend you check out his website as I will be recommending him to future couples. I also got to work with Ryan Iredale from Cumbria Wedding Films who did a great job of getting all the right shots. 

Ending my performance with a bang

I ended my time at the wedding with a special performance just for the Bride and Groom. I started things off with a card trick that left them with a special souvenir and then produced something magical in a literal puff of smoke (and massive ball of fire!). I can't say too much about it, other than it went down very well. These nice words were left from the lovely bride Becky.

““Chris came to our wedding to entertain our guests, and to be honest he soon felt like one of the guests himself! He put everyone at ease and made sure he saw as many people as possible. Our friends and family are still talking about his magic two weeks later.

Thanks again Chris - you were brilliant!””

— Becky Game

It really was a fabulous day and all the guests were really friendly and fun. What a pleasure!

If you are thinking of booking me for your wedding day, please pop over to the weddings page where there is plenty more information. 

BRAND NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! Chris Cook: Truth or Dare

Chris Cook: Truth or Dare

It's finally time to announce my latest show! Debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 2015, the show is called Chris Cook: Truth or Dare. This is  something brand new and is going to involve A LOT of audience interaction! I'm really excited to share this with you guys. Here's the write-up...

“He made what seems impossible to the rest of us look effortless and is a reminder of how cool magic is.”

— BroadwayBaby

Chris Cook returns to the fringe with the first ever fully interactive magic show. Chris has some brand new tricks up his sleeve following on from the success of his hit 2014 show, Charlatan. Chris Cook is an award-winning young magician with an original style and quick-witted charm. Expect a show full of cheeky audience interaction, devilish trickery and shocking surprises. Are you ready to play Truth or Dare?

 

The show will be on from 8-30th August (except Monday 17th) at midday in the Voodoo Rooms - Ballroom in Edinburgh.

Chris Cook performing magic at Hallmark Hotel Wedding Fayre in Carlisle

I will be appearing at Hallmark Hotel Wedding Fayre on Sunday 1st March from 11am-3pm.

Come along to the Hallmark Hotel Wedding Fayre in Carlisle to find out how I can make sure your guests remember your wedding day forever. My job is to make sure your special day flows smoothly and is unforgettable for everyone. To find out how you can have a unique, astonishing performance at your wedding, come and have a chat.

Engaging and entertaining your guests for the perfect relaxing wedding

If you would like to attend the wedding fayre, simply fill in this form on the Hallmark website or call the events team on 01228 531951. The Hallmark Hotel can be found at Court Square, Carlisle with excellent views of the historic Carlisle Castle. The hotel is a superb venue with a beautiful Victorian ballroom. Carlisle is situated on the river Eden in north Cumbria, just below the Scottish borders. It is a stones throw from the heart of the Lake District with easy access to West Cumbria as well as Penrith, Keswick, Ambleside, Windermere and the rest of the South Lakes. 

To find out more about how I can make your Cumbrian wedding a unique and unforgettable experience for all your guests, take a look at my weddings page for more information. 

Chris Cook Magic at Armathwaite Hall, Keswick Wedding Fayre

I will be appearing at Armathwaite Hall Wedding Fayre on Sunday 22nd February from 12pm-4pm.

Come and discover how I can make your guests remember your wedding day forever by visiting me at the beautiful Armathwaite Hall near Keswick on Sunday 22nd February. My role at your wedding is to ensure none of your guests are ever bored or waiting around. Instead, everyone will be talking about your special day for years to come. If you'd like to find out how I can make your wedding unforgettable, come and have a chat.

Again, at this fayre I will have the pleasure of being with the Active8 Events Team who host casino tables at weddings. Their blackjack, poker and roulette tables are the perfect classy, fun addition to your wedding. As a special deal you can book me as one of their croupiers to perform surprise magic tricks whilst your guests are gambling their chips at my special magic blackjack table.

The beautiful Armathwaite Hall Country House is one of the most picturesque places to get married in the Lake District

Armathwaite Hall Country House Hotel and Spa can be found on the shores of the beautiful Basenthwaite Lake near Keswick in Cumbria. The hotel is one of the most beautiful venues to get married in the UK. The hotel is right in the heart of the Lake District, just outside Keswick but within close distance of Penrith, Ambleside and Lake Windermere. If you would like to attend, simply turn up between 12pm-4pm. For more info check www.weddingslakedistrict.co.uk or call 017686 76551 to reserve your place.

TO FIND OUT HOW I MAKE YOUR WEDDING UNIQUE AND MEMORABLE FOR ALL YOUR GUESTS, CHECK OUT MY WEDDINGS PAGE

Chris Cook Magic at the North Lakes Hotel Wedding Showcase

I will be appearing at the North Lakes Hotel Wedding Showcase on Sunday 25th January from 12pm-4pm.

I wouldn't gamble with this croupier

If you'd like to find out how I make your guests remember your wedding day forever then come join me. My job is to make sure that none of your guests are ever bored or waiting around on your special day. Instead everyone will be talking about your wedding for years to come.  

I will be with the Active8 Events Team who do casino tables at weddings. They are a lot of fun and really bring a great, exciting atmosphere to weddings. As a special deal you can book me as one of their croupiers to perform surprise magic tricks whilst your guests are gambling their chips at my special magic blackjack table.

“You were absolutely brilliant... I lost count of the number of people who came to tell me about the tricks you performed with them, obviously that’s memories they’ll keep forever.”

— Ian Skipper, Groom

If you would like to attend the wedding showcase, the hotel can be found on Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8QT. The hotel is a beautiful venue to get married and is right in the heart of the Lake District, ideally situated near Keswick, Ambleside and Lake Windermere. If you would like to attend, simply turn up between 12pm-4pm or contact their wedding specialist on 01768 868111 to reserve your place.

To find out more about how I can make your wedding unique and memorable to all your guests, check out my weddings page for more information.