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Watch Closely - An Evening of Magic

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Glasgow, Scotland
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

Billy Reid, the Scottish "Close-Up Magician of the Year", presents his spellbinding 5-star 'Watch Closely' show in Glasgow. A stunning fusion of magic, art, storytelling and music combine to deliver an extraordinarily entertaining experience. With a small audience size, everyone can see and participate in the astounding magic that unfolds. Reid’s award-winning tricks include everything from sleight-of-hand to his renowned ‘Caledonia’ card routine - the most beautiful card trick in the world!
  • Watch Close-Up’s ‘Magician of the Year’
  • Treat yourself to an evening of live entertainment
  • See a magic performance up close
  • Enjoy the intimacy of a small audience

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 81 reviews
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Brilliant Billy Reid!

Tracy_C, Jun 2025
Billy is a fabulous raconteur with stunning original magic tricks. Using stories from his life his cards tricks are brilliant. You will want to learn at least one yourself. The small audience loved this show - extremely close and really impressive. He shares a couple of tricks to take away and also recreates some amazing tricks from his personal heroes Paul Daniel’s and David Blaine. Go see him in action.

If you're on the fence - Go and see the performance!

Sarah_W, Feb 2025
The intimate small audience and the charm of Billy conversing with the small crowd made a magical experience. The tricks and storytelling was brilliant!

Brilliant entertainment,...

Lisa_W, Feb 2025
Brilliant entertainment, very clever. Great story telling that draws you in and adds to the magic. Big thumbs up!

A very fun time

Aimee_S, Jan 2025
I booked these tickets as a birthday present for my girlfriend who loves magic. I have never been to a magic show before and was a bit unsure of what to expect. Billy put on a really lovely show and the magic was very entertaining! I liked that the show was a smaller group and everyone was included to take part (if they wanted to). I had a really great time and my girlfriend loved her birthday present! I'd very much recommend a night of magic as something a bit different!

Braw show

Kristin_M, Jan 2025
Great show. My 10yr old loved it. A very friendly and engaging evening. We came away feeling positively full of magic and we talked about it all night❤️

Absolutely stunning!

Patrick_M, Sep 2024
Billy is absolutely top drawer, not only his magic skills, but his personality and humour were a great part of the show. If you like being amazed at close quarters, then i can highly recommend Billy Reid. A great family night I will remember for a long time. His only problem is topping what he did last night when I go see him again.

A fun night out with family

Carlene_M, Aug 2024
Overall it was a fantastic show. Billy Reid is an absolute star. He included the audience in his act and that was amazing. Great show for both kids and adults

Mesmerising and magical

Peter_M, Oct 2021
Excellent evening. Very entertaining and superbly presented. Amazing tricks! Definitely go and see this show.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Thank you Peter! I am glad you enjoyed the show. Come again soon!
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