Who is Chris Williams?
Chris Williams - Magician & Business Owner
If you’ve ever found yourself smiling in amazement at The Magic Bar Live in Llandudno, then you’ve already experienced the work of Chris Williams — the magician, creative director, and visionary behind one of North Wales’ most unique live entertainment venues.
But Chris’s story didn’t start with cocktails and close-up magic… it started with a red nose and a big sense of fun.
From clowning around to captivating audiences
Chris originally began his performance career as a clown, entertaining children and families at parties, festivals and community events. It was here that he discovered the power of live performance — not just to entertain, but to connect people, make them laugh, and create moments of genuine joy.
Alongside clowning, Chris developed a growing fascination with magic. What began as a hobby quickly became a passion, and then a profession. He trained, practiced, and refined his craft — moving from simple tricks to sophisticated sleight-of-hand, mind reading, and interactive close-up magic that puts the audience right at the heart of the experience.
The vision behind The Magic Bar Live
That passion eventually grew into something bigger: a vision for a dedicated space where adults could experience magic in an intimate, relaxed, and social setting.
That vision became The Magic Bar Live.
Chris created The Magic Bar Live as a place where great magic meets great hospitality — combining close-up performance, theatrical flair, and a stylish restaurant/bar environment. You can experience not just a traditional stage show, audiences experience magic right at their tables, making every performance personal, surprising, and unforgettable.
It’s not just a venue — it’s an experience, and Chris is the creative force shaping it.
More than a magician
Today, Chris is not only a performer, but a producer, creative director, and experience designer. He curates shows, develops new concepts, mentors young performers, and constantly looks for new ways to evolve the magic experience.
At heart, though, he’s still the same performer who fell in love with making people smile — just with a few more decks of cards, a lot more polish, and a very big idea.
In summary
So, who is Chris Williams?
He’s a magician.
He’s a creator.
He’s a storyteller.
And he’s the visionary behind The Magic Bar Live — bringing wonder, laughter, and a little bit of magic to Llandudno.
