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.

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.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014

Chris Cook: Charlatan

Performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has been a dream of mine for years. Since around 2005 I have been going up to Edinburgh to check out the latest and greatest comedy and magic shows, dreaming that one day I may be able to have a show there myself. Well this year my dream came true...

A packed out audience enjoying the show

I had the pleasure of performing my hour long show "Chris Cook: Charlatan" twenty times during the fringe festival to over 1,500 people. I had the pleasure of being a part of the wonderful PBH Free Fringe organisation who have been running for 19 years now. The show was really well received by critics and audiences and every seat of every show was always full with plenty of people sat in the aisles and squeezed in at the side.

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

— BroadwayBaby

Rhys and I celebrating success with our comicbook tshirts

The whole experience was made possible with the help of my good friend Rhys Williamson who co-wrote and directed the show. Rhys was fantastic at bouncing ideas around and bringing a "non-magician" head to the table when it came to scripting and rehearsing. We will be working together again on next years show.

The show was on every day in the wonderful Voodoo Rooms, just round the corner from the train station. It is without a doubt one of the nicest venues at the entire festival, with fantastic staff and an excellent programme of other comedy and cabaret shows. I shall definitely be returning there next year...

“Top Tipped comedy show of the Edinburgh Fringe”

— ThreeWeeks

Thank you to all of the wonderful people that came to see the show. It was an absolute pleasure to perform to such a great bunch of people. I can't wait to see you all again next year.

There will be some public performances of Charlatan in Spring 2015 and the show is available to be booked for parties, events and corporate functions. For more information, check out the shows page. 

Chris Cook: Charlatan receives glowing review from BroadwayBaby

BroadwayBaby Review

I'm very pleased to have received an outstanding review from BroadwayBaby for my Edinburgh Fringe show, Chris Cook: Charlatan. The original full review from BroadwayBaby has been republished below.

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by Kayleigh Blair on 5th August 2014

Chris might be new to the Fringe but it certainly looks like he will be back again. The crowd were initially uncertain as to what was to come, however he captured their attention from the first trick. With his sleight of hand and tricks of the mind, people were twitching to know how he does it, but a magician never reveals his secrets.

He made what seems impossible to the rest of us look effortless.

The show begins in the queue with guests being asked to write a movie name on a piece of paper for use later in the show. What he later does with this simple task, along with everything else, can be well described as astounding. He's very modest and charming and the whole show was a delight without a single glitch or mistake.

Chris uses plenty of audience members in his tricks and I myself was one of the chosen ones when I attended the show. The trick involved nothing but a copy of 50 Shades of Greyand I was completely baffled by his mysterious predictions. Even now I don't believe it.

The crowd was overspilling; he truly seemed shocked to have such an eager audience but he proved his worth. Disbelief and awe were written across the faces around me. He made what seems impossible to the rest of us look effortless and is a reminder of how cool magic is. I have no doubt that Chris will be filling much bigger venues in no time. We should all look forward to seeing more and larger scale magic from him in the future.

For more information on Chris's hit Edinburgh Fringe shows, check out the Shows Page or to book Chris to perform a stage show at your event, get in touch.