What is tjshoesmith.co.uk and who is TJ Shoesmith?
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tjshoesmith.co.uk is the booking and information site for TJ Shoesmith, a UK close-up and cabaret magician. It presents him as an award-winning entertainer available UK-wide, lists his performance styles (close-up, table and cabaret magic), summarises his awards and appearances, and gives a phone number for booking enquiries. Use the site if you are considering hiring a magician for an event and want a quick view of his credentials and formats before calling.
What the site covers
The page is built around a single purpose: getting a booking enquiry. Its main sections are:
- Close Up Magician – the core service, performing in close proximity to guests.
- Table Magician – magic performed at tables, typically during a meal or reception.
- Cabaret – a stage-style performance for a larger audience.
- Award Winning Entertainer – the credentials section.
- Why Book A Magician – the case for including magic in an event.
- Family Entertainment – a signal that the act suits mixed-age audiences.
The site describes coverage as "UK wide", so location within the UK is not presented as a barrier.
The credentials the site states
The site's own summary of awards and appearances is specific and checkable:
| Claim | Detail given |
|---|---|
| Inner Magic Circle | Member, with Gold Star |
| Magic Circle Close Up Competition | Winner, 2013 |
| Magic Circle Stage Competition | Runner-up, 2013 |
| International Brotherhood of Magicians Championship | Winner, 2007 |
| The Magic Castle, Los Angeles | Regular performer |
| Monday Night Magic, New York | Appeared |
| Cruise lines | Royal Caribbean and Silversea |
For a buyer, the useful signal here is breadth: competition wins in both close-up and stage categories, plus international club and cruise appearances. If your event leans on prestige or a "seen on the circuit" angle, these are the lines to quote.
How to decide whether to enquire
The site is a shop window, not a price list. It does not publish rates, package options or availability, so treat it as a first filter rather than a full comparison.
- Good fit: you want close-up or table magic at a wedding, party, corporate reception or dinner, and you value competition-level credentials.
- Also consider: cabaret if you need a seated-audience segment, and family entertainment if children will be present.
- Check before booking: fees, travel beyond your area, set length, and whether close-up, cabaret or both suit your schedule.
Getting in touch
The site gives one direct contact route: phone 07940 573265. The page does not describe an online booking form or email address, so a call is the intended first step. Have your date, venue, guest count and the format you want (table magic, close-up during a drinks reception, or cabaret) ready, since those are the details any magician needs to quote.
One practical note: because pricing is not published, ask about it early in the call rather than assuming a figure from the awards list.