Watch Closely - An Evening of Magic
Overview
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Glasgow's only dedicated monthly magic show! Hosted by the Scottish "Close-up Magician of the Year", this is an enchanting evening of magic, storytelling and unforgettable moments...
Ages 10+
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission Ticket
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Watch Closely - An Evening of Magic
Make your way to one of Glasgow's most iconic venues - The Griffin (G2 4JP) - where the performance takes place behind the buzz of the bar in a small room transformed into an intimate theatre space. Here 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. "Reid smoothly combines his illustrative & performance skills into a remarkable experience." - World Magic Review. "This isn't just magic: it's magic in technicolour." - The Wee Review. Book your tickets now and experience Watch Closely - Glasgow's longest running magic show - for yourself! Ages 10+
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Watch Closely - An Evening of Magic
Reviews
81 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Watch Really Closely!
GraDru,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great wee night watching Billy perform some amazing magic. We were so close and involved in the show, made it such a good evening. Thoroughly enjoyable!!
Magical evening
K3KKchristineg,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb evening, really enjoyed it. Billy was fantastic and so entertaining, Would highly recommend this wonderful experience.
Amazing show
LyndsayF,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing show and well suited for both kids and adults. Some really impressive card tricks and excellent storytelling.
Perfect night out with magic
clairemF1274PR,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Show was SO good! Highly recommend to anyone wanting a bit of magic in their life. Billy does such a good job of keeping everyone engaged and interacting with the audience. The story telling along with the magic was so lovely to see compared to the usual magic show. We had such a good night from start to finish and didn’t want it to end! I have been raving to everyone about the show since we seen it and I would happily go again and again!
Brilliant Billy Reid!
Tracy C,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Billy 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.
Great show. Highly Recommend.
U4210ABsamanthal,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great night at the show. I have been to a show in Vegas and thought this one was better. The close up magic was great, but the way the show was presented was what made was amazing. Highly recommend if you have not already to book a ticket and go along.
Amazing sleight of hand
961patrickn,
Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very engaging performance, really enjoyed it. Small venue that allowed to be very close and still amazed with tricks. Would, love to go again!
Act quick to get your tickets !! Great night out and great value
Doug161,
Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great night out , to watch Billy up close in an intimate venue with only about 20 in the audience . You feel as if you are in your living room ! Take advantage of a drink or meal in Bungo beforehand upstairs , also highly recommended
Billy Reid
paulhD4238OX,
Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Have taken the kids twice and gone back with my friends and their kids and then back again with more family members. Five stars all round - total escapism. Some might say it's a kind of ...magic? Every time it's different and there's been a couple of different tricks ...the narrative of the whole show is to watch closely. Leaves you with food for thought . Book tix you'll not regret it a great night out
Brilliant
zdravkozzz,
Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Billy is a brilliant magician and performer! He is very professional and records his show so he can improve afterwards, which I really appreciate! I loved every second of the show and I cannot wait to go again!
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