Christmas Parties 2025 at Simon Drakes House of Magic, Central London

This incredible mansion with its enchanting garden is one of London’s most exclusive private entertainment venues. Situated in a secret location just 3 mins walk from a Zone 1 tube, many of our clients are repeat customers including many major pop and movie stars. 

Witness the country’s very best close-up magicians which blend together with Simon Drake’s unique, award winning style of original illusions. The entire evening is set in a fantasy world of mystery and intrigue created by Simon who innovated a whole new approach to magic in his two series for Channel 4, The Secret Cabaret.

6.30pm Gates open  
Guests enter through The Enchanted Garden, an ancient woodland glade dominated by a haunted castle ruin. The eerie echo of chirping crickets & howling wolves wafts gently in the breeze… 

Guests emerge from the cold winter night into the splendour of The Red Room, where our fully stocked bar is located and warm themselves by a real log fire. 

7.00pm The Whispering Chair & Cellar Tours begin 
Fifteen minute tours of the hysterically funny Spooky Cellar commence in small groups, hosted by our eccentric butler and enticing vampire. They guide the guests through the spooky phenomena and strange happenings in the oldest part of the building, featuring a comedic send-up of a garish and silly Santa's Grotto. Meanwhile, in The Auditorium over by our stunning Christmas Tree, guests are individually invited to sit on The Whispering Chair and allow the invisible soothsayer to predict their fortune. 

7.30pm Close-Up Magicians 
The UKs finest Close-up Magicians mix and mingle in The Auditorium and the upstairs Drawing Room, astounding and delighting guests with intimate miracles.  

​7.45pm Dinner is Served 
In The Red Room and continues until 9.30pm. Guests may sit wherever they like during dinner, apart from VIP Reserved tables, which are specially reserved all evening. 

Peter Watson our in-House Chef has extensive experience in a wide range of cuisine. He joined us as our head chef seven years ago. Other venues include: Lord’s Cricket Ground, The House of Lords, The House of Commons, Ascot Royal enclosure and Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace for HRH Queen Elizabeth II.                   
‘Food of the Gods’ What’s On Magazine 

9.15pm Showtime  
Special guest opening acts then Simon Drake’s amazing Magical Extravaganza of mystery and enchantment. 

10.15pm Dancing
Dancing in the auditorium with our guest DJ playing 80’s disco, dance classics as well as top 40 Christmas hits. The Bar remains open and continuous coffee is served in The Red Room. The upstairs Drawing Room is available for those seeking a more soothing atmosphere. 

12.00am Carriages

Magical immersive Christmas entertainment
Christmas buffet menu