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Hire a entertainer in Reading

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Entertainers available in Reading

Wedding Magic, Music & DJ Packages — entertainer in Reading
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Wedding Magic, Music & DJ Packages
by Graham Webber
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From £500
Award-Winning Close-Up Magician — entertainer in Reading
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Award-Winning Close-Up Magician
by MATTHEW GARRETT
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Usually within 2 Hours
From £500
Award-Winning Magician & Event Entertainer — entertainer in Reading
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Award-Winning Magician & Event Entertainer
by MATTHEW GARRETT
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Usually within 2 Hours
From £498
Adrian Salamon - Yorkshire Close-Up Magician — entertainer in Reading
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Adrian Salamon - Yorkshire Close-Up Magician
by Adrian Salamon Magic
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Within 2 hours
From £350
Adrian Salamon - Yorkshire Close-Up Magician — entertainer in Reading
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Adrian Salamon - Yorkshire Close-Up Magician
by Adrian Salamon Magic
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Within 2 hours
From £350
Professional Mentalist & Mind Reader — entertainer in Reading
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Professional Mentalist & Mind Reader
by MATTHEW GARRETT
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Usually within 2 Hours
From £550
Paul Preager — entertainer in Reading
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Paul Preager
by Paul Preager Magic Up Close
5.0(2)
From £350
Arcade Machine Hire for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events — entertainer in Reading
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Arcade Machine Hire for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events
by MATTHEW GARRETT
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From £850

Hiring a entertainer in Reading: what to know

Ask anyone planning an event in Berkshire and Reading comes up fast — it's Thames-Valley venues halfway between London and the Cotswolds — an easy commute for either crowd. Entertainers working in Reading are regularly booked at venues like Wasing Park, Caversham Park and The Vineyard at Stockcross.

Around Reading, quotes generally come back at £200–£800 for a 2–3 hour set. The difference between the low and high end is mostly performance type, set length, group size and any custom material.

Popular magicians and close-up performers book 2–3 months ahead for weekends. Weekday corporate bookings are often available with 2–4 weeks' notice. Reading demand spikes May–September — book ahead for peak weekends.

A tip from working pros: name your venue — say it's Wasing Park — up front. It changes kit choices and timings, and quotes come back more accurate. Keep in mind Reading pricing sits close to the UK average, which makes quotes easy to benchmark.

Finding the right entertainer in Reading

Book magicians, comedians, caricaturists and performers for any event across the UK. Free quotes from trusted entertainers.Whether you're planning a wedding, private party, corporate event or one-off shoot in Reading, Bookt gives you a shortlist of vetted entertainers without the back-and-forth of cold-emailing portfolios.

Every entertainer on Bookt is reviewed by real customers. Prices are shown up-front and deposits are held securely. Refund policy: if your event is more than 30 days away, cancel within 30 days of booking for a full refund; if your event is within 30 days, cancel any time before the event. After that, refunds are per the entertainer's own cancellation policy.

To get started, tell us the date and type of event you're booking for. We'll share your brief with matching entertainers in Reading who quote back within minutes.

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Entertainers in Reading — FAQs

How much does a entertainer in Reading cost?

Pricing depends on your date, venue and package — around Reading the realistic bracket is £200–£800 for a 2–3 hour set. Rather than guessing, request free quotes: matching entertainers reply with real figures for your exact brief.

How far in advance should I book a entertainer in Reading?

Popular magicians and close-up performers book 2–3 months ahead for weekends. Weekday corporate bookings are often available with 2–4 weeks' notice. Peak dates in Reading book up fastest — if you have a specific date in mind, it's worth requesting quotes as soon as possible.

Which Reading venues do Bookt entertainers work at?

Entertainers on Bookt regularly work across Reading and the wider Berkshire area, at venues like Wasing Park, Caversham Park, The Vineyard at Stockcross as well as private homes, marquees and corporate spaces. Name your venue in the quote request — pros who already know it can quote more accurately.

Are the entertainers on Bookt verified?

Yes. Every entertainer listed on Bookt is reviewed before publishing — we check their portfolio, real client reviews and insurance. Verified pros carry a ✓ Verified badge on their listing.

How does payment and cancellation work?

You pay a deposit when you book through Bookt, held securely until the job is done. The balance is released to the entertainer after the event. If plans change, our cancellation policy is published on each listing — no chasing the pro for a refund.

Do Bookt entertainers travel outside Reading?

Most entertainers listed in Reading also cover surrounding towns and travel across the UK for bigger bookings. Add your venue address to your quote request and we'll filter to pros who cover it.