Magician Chris Cook in the news

The Westmorland Gazette have run an excellent article about my latest show, Chris Cook: Truth or Dare. 

The piece was featured on Page Two of the newspaper which is distributed all across Cumbria and the Lake District. It talks about the show and also about how I work as a wedding entertainer at events across the lakes. For more information about that check out my weddings page.

The article can be found here and has been reprinted in full below.

Kendal magician to take daring new show to the Edinburgh Festival

SPELLBINDING: Chris wants to repeat last year's Edinburgh success. Photo by Vicki Hesketh.

First published 09:40 Sunday 15 March 2015 in News by Katie Dickinson

AWARD-WINNING Kendal magician Chris Cook plans to shock audiences this summer with the first fully interactive magic show the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has ever seen.

At each of his 22 shows in August, Chris will challenge the audience to play Truth or Dare and lead them down a path of mischief and trickery.

The outcome of each trick will depend on decisions made by the audience throughout the show.

“I really don’t know what’s going to happen,” said Chris. “Every show will be very different.”

Chris has also upped the ante this year by doubling the size of his venue - he will be returning to the prestigious Voodoo Rooms but in its largest theatre, the Ballroom.

“Last year I managed to have a full house for every single show so I’m hoping I can do the same this year but with twice as many seats,” he said.

Last year’s show, Chris Cook: Charlatan was a roaring success with critics and audiences alike and this year, Chris is promising even bigger things.

“There are some tricks in this show that I don’t think anyone will have ever seen before. I can’t say too much just yet, but there are some illusions that will leave the audience on the very edge of their seat.”

Chris recently took a break from his main job as a close-up magician at weddings and events for a two-week trip travelling around Germany, Austria and Slovenia with friend and co-writer Rhys Williamson.

“Instead of sitting behind a desk and trying to write a new show, we thought we’d get inspiration and travel at the same time.

“We probably drank more beers than we should have but we had an amazing time travelling and working on new magic tricks”.

Chris Cook: Truth or Dare will be on in the Voodoo Rooms - Ballroom at midday from August 8-30. For more information see www.chriscookmagic.co.uk

Chris Cook performing magic for Mothers Day

I had a great time today performing close-up magic for Mothers Day at the Longlands Hotel in Carnforth, Lancashire today. 

The Longlands serves delicious locally sourced country food

The Longlands is a beautiful hotel, just on the edge of the Lake District with great access to Kendal and the rest of Cumbria as well as Lancashire and to the coast. There's plenty of great golf clubs nearby as well as some stunning scenery.  

It was a pleasure to perform to so many happy mum's and friendly families over lunch. The menu there is always sublime.

If you're looking for a wedding venue, the Longlands is also a great place to get married. They can cater for up to 150 people and offer some fantastic wedding packages. Check out their website and contact the wedding manager today. 

If you would like to find out what Chris can do on your special day, check out the weddings page here.

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 the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal

Performing close-up magic at the Castle Green Hotel, Kendal.

I had a great time performing at the Maya Maya annual fundraising fashion show at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal on Saturday 8th March.

Maya Maya is a beautiful clothes shop in the centre of Kendal that arrange a fashion show and fundraiser for North West Air Ambulance every year.

The Castle Green Hotel, Kendal is a great venue for events and weddings and it is always a pleasure to perform there. Kendal is my home town and it's great to do gigs in the local community. There were even some familiar faces around the tables.

As well as performing close-up magic around the tables I also performed a magic show on stage for everyone with a rather cheeky pickpocketing finale. 

I had some excellent photos taken by Rachel Winter, a fantastic wedding and events photographer from Kendal. Check out her work as I can really recommend her.

To book me to perform at your party or corporate event check out the close-up magic page and get in touch!

I performed a magic and pick-pocketing act on stage for all the guests

Chris Cook performing magic at the Lodore Falls Wedding Fayre in Borrowdale

I will be performing magic at the Lodore Falls Wedding Fayre on Sunday 8th March from midday-4pm.

If you'd like to find out how I can make your wedding stand out from all the rest then come and see what I do at the Lodore Falls Wedding Fayre on Sunday 8th March. Every couple wants their wedding to be a truly unforgettable experience for all their guests and I specialise in making sure you have a uniquely memorable day. I provide incredible close-up magic that brings your guests together for an experience they will remember for a lifetime. If you'd like to find out how I can make your wedding unique and different then come and have a chat.  

Gambling away thousands of pounds of fake money with John from Active8 Events

I am really excited to be exhibiting with the Active8 Events Team who host fabulous casino tables at weddings. Their roulette, poker and blackjack tables are a wonderful, classy addition to your wedding. If you're looking for entertainment that all your guests can enjoy then they offer the best casino tables in the north. As a special deal you can book me as one of their croupiers to perform surprise magic tricks on your guests whilst they are gambling away their chips at my table...

The Lodore Falls Hotel is one of the most beautiful places to get married in the Lake District. Situated in beautiful Borrowdale near Keswick, Lodore Falls has stunning mountain views and it's very own picturesque waterfall in the grounds. The hotel overlooks Derwentwater and has award-winning, spectacular gardens. It is right in the heart of the Lake District with easy access to Keswick, Penrith, Ambleside and Windermere. If you would like to attend the wedding fayre simply turn up between 12pm-4pm or call 017687 77285 for more information. The wedding fayre is completely free to attend.

To find out more about how I make your wedding unique and memorable for all your guests, please take a look at my weddings page.

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 performing magic at Swing and Shout in Manchester

I will be performing at Bangkok Bar in Manchester on Saturday 21st February as part of a fantastic line-up of swing dance music and circus performers. Come along to Swing and Shout meets Prohibition.

I will be performing close-up magic and pickpocketing as well as a slot on the main stage. As well as myself there are some fantastic circus performers teaching hoop spinning, belly dancing and showing off their incredible skills. 

Expect some fantastic circus performers as well as magic!

I often perform in Manchester, Lancaster and all over the North West so this will be a really fun chance to see some mind blowing close-up magic.

As well as magic there will be astounding circus tricks, fabulous swing dance and jazz bands as well as incredible DJ's all the way into the wee small hours.

NOT TO BE MISSED!

For more information on how I can entertain guests at your event, check out the close-up magic page.