Where did the magic begin?

Marco's career in magic began backstage at one of London's best-known entertainment venues and grew through years of live performance at private, public and corporate events.

1977: Marco's Bar

In 1977, Marco was running the backstage bar at the Hammersmith Odeon, now the Eventim Apollo. The bar was reserved for performers, VIPs and their guests. A visiting drummer showed Marco a cigarette trick and then taught him how it worked. Marco was hooked.

He began learning and developing more magic, testing it on the artists and guests who visited the bar. Those informal performances led to bookings from performers and their management for private parties and functions.

1986: Turning professional

Marco became a professional magician in 1986. Since then, he has performed at hundreds of events in the UK, across Europe and beyond, from intimate house parties to large venues. He has also developed original tricks and illusions, demonstrated techniques at magic conventions and worked as a magic consultant.

In 1988, Marco was asked to entertain celebrities and guests backstage at Wembley Stadium during the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute. He was invited to a Buckingham Palace garden party in 1995.

2006: The return of Marco's Bar

When Phil McIntyre Entertainment presented Little Britain at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2006, dressing room 7A was transformed back into “Marco's Bar”. Marco returned to manage the bar and entertain guests and VIPs before the show.

During this period, he performed for guests including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Kate Moss, Russell Brand, Jim Carter, Kylie Minogue, Jonathan Ross, Matt Lucas, Simon Pegg, Natalie Imbruglia and Simon Callow.

Experience that serves the audience

Marco has worked with magicians including Derren Brown, Dynamo, Troy and Magical Bones. Whatever the venue or guest list, his focus remains the same: to make people feel comfortable, involve them in the moment and leave them with a story to share.

Ask Marco about entertainment for your event.