How to Book TJ Shoesmith for an Event in the UK

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To book TJ Shoesmith, call 07940 573265 with your event date, location, audience size and the format you want (close-up, table, cabaret or family entertainment). The site presents booking as a phone enquiry rather than an online checkout, and it does not publish prices, so cost and availability are confirmed directly with him. He performs UK-wide, which means events outside his home area are within scope but still need to be discussed on the call.

What to Have Ready Before You Call

A short, specific brief makes the first call more useful. Prepare:

  • Date and timing — when guests arrive, when you want magic to happen, and how long you need him.
  • Venue and location — town or city, plus whether it is a private home, hotel, wedding venue or corporate space.
  • Event type — wedding, party, corporate reception, family celebration and similar.
  • Audience — approximate guest numbers and whether children will be present.
  • Format preference — see the options below.
  • Budget range — since no pricing is listed, a range helps the conversation move quickly.

Choosing the Right Performance Format

The site lists four performance headings, and the right one depends on how your event flows.

Format Best suited to What to plan for
Close-up magician Receptions, drinks hours, mixed standing crowds Guests gathered in loose groups; magic happens among them
Table magician Weddings, dinners, seated meals Movement between tables; needs a clear window before or between courses
Cabaret magician Parties, corporate events with a stage or focal point A seated audience and a set performance slot
Family entertainment Events with children or all-ages guests Content pitched to a mixed-age room

If you are unsure, describe the room and the schedule on the call and ask which format fits. Many events combine formats — for example, table magic during dinner followed by a cabaret set.

What the Credentials Tell You

The site lists awards and appearances that are worth knowing when you are comparing magicians:

  • Member of the Inner Magic Circle (with Gold Star)
  • Winner of the Magic Circle Close Up Competition, 2013
  • Runner-up, Magic Circle Stage Competition, 2013
  • Winner of the International Brotherhood of Magicians Championship, 2007
  • Regular at The Magic Castle, Los Angeles
  • Appeared on Monday Night Magic, New York
  • Performed on Royal Caribbean and Silversea luxury cruise lines

For a booker, the practical reading is that he has competed and been judged in close-up and stage formats, and has performed in both UK and international settings. That supports a choice between close-up and cabaret work, but it does not tell you his fee, his availability on your date, or how he handles a room like yours — those come from the call.

Questions Worth Asking on the Call

  • Is my date available, and how long is the performance?
  • What is the fee, what does it include, and are travel costs extra?
  • How much space and what setup does each format need?
  • Can you work around a meal service or a tight schedule?
  • Do you need a sound system or a table for cabaret?
  • What is the booking and cancellation process?

Common Snags to Avoid

  • Leaving it late. Popular dates go first; call as soon as the date is fixed.
  • Booking a format that doesn't fit the room. Close-up magic needs guests who can gather; cabaret needs an audience that will sit and watch.
  • Forgetting the children. If families are attending, say so and ask about family entertainment.
  • Assuming a published price. None is shown on the site, so treat the call as the point where cost is settled.
  • Skipping the schedule. Tell him exactly when you want him to perform relative to speeches, food and arrivals.

Next Step

Call 07940 573265 with your date, venue, guest numbers and preferred format. If you are still deciding between close-up and cabaret, ask for a recommendation based on your room and timetable — that single question usually settles the format.