Watch Closely - An Evening of Magic
Watch Closely - An Evening of Magic
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Forget everything you think you know about magic as Scotland's "Close-up Magician of the Year" Billy Reid presents his 5-star show WATCH CLOSELY for your entertainment & wonderment. You'll experience a spellbinding evening of stunning sleight-of-hand magic & storytelling as the impossible unfolds inches from your eyes and even in your own hands! Cards magically transform into a rainbow, sweets appear from thin air, one of the world's greatest artists makes an appearance, and a Rubik's cube is solved blindfolded! The show concludes with Reid's signature 'Caledonia' routine - the most beautiful card trick in the world! It has to be seen to be believed... "Reid smoothly combines his illustrative and performance skills into a remarkable experience." - World Magic Review "This isn't just magic: it's magic in technicolour." - The Wee Review / Suitable for ages 10+
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Perth, UK287 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
I have been working with magicians in Scotland for over 30 years and this show is easily one of the very best I have ever seen. This talented young man is definitely one to watch. Incredible skill and talent.
Written 26 May 2019
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Bravo! Thank you for the awesome words. I am thrilled you enjoyed the show - please do spread the word!
Written 26 May 2019
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kaz51jj
Glasgow, UK7 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Seen Billy on 4th December, just wow. What a show, would highly recommend. The things this guy is able to do just blows your mind, and you have no clue how. Just amazing.
Written 6 December 2019
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Valerie H
Troon, UK150 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
My husband and I can't stop talking about the brain puzzling magic shown to us literally right in front of our eyes! Billy Reid stands out as THE closest we have ever been to such a mesmerising, unforgettable magician.
A wonderful story teller and lovely, friendly guy. I'm sure he doesn't need a magic wand to cast a spell over any audience!
Watch closely and if you're able to go one of his shows, you really should not miss witnessing the most incredible twists and turns of Billy's magic!
A wonderful story teller and lovely, friendly guy. I'm sure he doesn't need a magic wand to cast a spell over any audience!
Watch closely and if you're able to go one of his shows, you really should not miss witnessing the most incredible twists and turns of Billy's magic!
Written 23 June 2019
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Many thanks Valerie - I am glad you enjoyed the show! See you soon hopefully :)
Written 28 June 2019
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Grant and Gillian
Mandalay, Myanmar88 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
My fiancé and I went to see Billy perform his new magic show in the Southside of Glasgow. I’ve seen Billy perform in a few places over the years and he keeps getting better! Incredible skill and he’s great at keeping the audience engaged with his storytelling.
I’d highly recommend you make it along to this show before he moves on to bigger and less intimate venues!!
I’d highly recommend you make it along to this show before he moves on to bigger and less intimate venues!!
Written 14 May 2019
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Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Hope to see you at a future show again soon!
Written 16 May 2019
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Leanne S
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May 2022 • Couples
We went to see Billy’s Watch Closely show at the Bungo after hearing such good things and it did not disappoint! It was absolutely amazing and completely mind boggling, everything you want from a magic show. Billy was so friendly and entertaining, It had great audience participation, including participation from me and that particular trick blew me away! Such a great way to spend an evening - would recommend to everyone!
Written 4 May 2022
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Thank you so much Leanne! Glad you enjoyed the show. :)
Written 5 May 2022
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Campbell Paterson
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Feb 2022 • Friends
Simply gripping, mesmerising and masterfully delivered. Where the seemingly impossible is turned into reality right in front of your eyes. Fantastic evening and thoroughly recommended. You won’t be disappointed!
Written 10 February 2022
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SusanlovesBobe
East Kilbride, UK32 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
What a fantastic show!
Billy tells a great story while performing amazing magic, funny and emotional too, quickest hour ever loved every second
Billy tells a great story while performing amazing magic, funny and emotional too, quickest hour ever loved every second
Written 4 November 2021
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Chris W
11 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Wonderful! Billy is in a league of his own. Tricks are fantastic and he constructs great stories/tales around them. Our party had an amazing time and can’t wait to go back. Strongly recommended to any and everyone. Thanks for a great night Billy!
Written 4 November 2021
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Rochelle R
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Nov 2021 • Couples
Absolutley outstanding show!! From start to finish was amazing. Billy has such a likeable personality and makes the show so personal. Will be looking out for new dates to be released as will definitely very back!
Would recommend to anyone - really enjoyed it and 100% worth the money!!
Would recommend to anyone - really enjoyed it and 100% worth the money!!
Written 4 November 2021
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Ed Bentley
2 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
This is not the first time I have seen this show, and it certainly won't be the last. Billy is a phenomenal magician and story teller. You get swept up in his story as he shares personal memories about his family and relates them to his magic.
He makes you believe that the impossible is made possible in his show, he includes the audience in his magic and leaves spectators with their mouths open, stunned at what has just happened, in their own hands.
Such a fair price for an evening of wonder which is perfect for all, couples, work friends, families.
Go on, go see this show, and get a bit of wonder put back in your life. Let Billy Reid help you believe in magic again.
He makes you believe that the impossible is made possible in his show, he includes the audience in his magic and leaves spectators with their mouths open, stunned at what has just happened, in their own hands.
Such a fair price for an evening of wonder which is perfect for all, couples, work friends, families.
Go on, go see this show, and get a bit of wonder put back in your life. Let Billy Reid help you believe in magic again.
Written 14 October 2021
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