Magician & Lover of Astonishment

Christian
Southgate

Close-up magic that makes people gasp, laugh, and lean in for more.

Let's Make Magic Happen
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Christian Southgate performing close-up magic

About Christian

Hi! I'm Christian,
and I love magic.

There's a moment — you've probably seen it in the photos below — where someone's face just completely falls apart with astonishment. Eyes wide, mouth open, laughing and disbelieving all at once. That moment is what I live for. Sharing it with people is genuinely one of my favourite things in the world.

I'm a working magician based in Prince Edward Island, performing regularly at weddings, corporate events, private parties, and stage shows across the island and beyond. You can also find me every Friday night at Hopyard in Charlottetown, where I've built a loyal following of diners who keep coming back — which I choose to believe is for the magic, not just the beer.

I specialise in magic performed up close, for real people, in real moments. I bring warmth, humour, and a genuine love of wonder to everything I do. Fair warning: my sense of humour is irrepressible, and occasionally a bit rude.

Where I Perform

Wherever people
gather, I'll be there

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Weddings

I'll roam among your guests during the reception or cocktail hour, making sure everyone gets a moment of genuine, jaw-dropping wonder. I'll include something extra special for the happy couple!

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Corporate Events

When I walk into a corporate event, something shifts. The room lights up. Colleagues who've known each other for years suddenly see each other differently — because they've just witnessed something impossible, together. That kind of shared astonishment is genuinely transformative.

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Stage Shows

Got a bigger crowd? Great — more people to astonish. I bring the same warmth, humour, and genuine love of magic to larger audiences, with plenty of audience participation along the way.

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Private Parties

Birthdays, bachelorette parties, dinner parties, holidays, "we just felt like having a party" parties — if you're getting people together and want to add something special, I'm your person.

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Friday Nights at Hopyard

Every Friday evening I perform tableside magic at Hopyard in Charlottetown. No ticket required — just come for dinner and see what happens.

Kind Words

Don't just take
my word for it

Christian was SO fun at our wedding. He was reliable and easy to work with, and gave our guests such a great show. It was so special to have him going through the crowd — his tricks were excellently performed. Would highly recommend him for any event where you want to bring a little something whimsical and special to the table.

— Mary W, Wedding

Christian was amazing at a small and intimate dining experience we had at our home over Thanksgiving. He was professional and lots of fun, fitting in with our theme and style. Great entertainer and a wonderful addition to the evening.

— Kathryn R, Private Dinner

We had Christian perform at my husband's 40th Birthday party, and it was a blast! He worked his way around the whole crowd so everyone felt like they had a chance to be a part of the fun. Christian balances charisma and wit with ease and was an absolute delight!

— Cody K, Birthday Party

Get In Touch

Let's make your
event magical

Got an event coming up? I'd love to hear about it. Drop me a message with the details — what kind of event, roughly how many guests, when and where — and I'll get back to you quickly.

No event is too small (or too large). If you're not sure whether magic is right for your occasion, just ask — I'll work with you to make your event extra special.

✉ chriddy@gmail.com
☎ 902 314 8441
◎ Prince Edward Island, Canada
📷 @christiansouthgate