Alistair Brien

Alistair Brien Professional Celebrant, Magician and Public Speaker. Based in the New Forest.

Great to be back at Magic Circle HQ!
12/05/2026

Great to be back at Magic Circle HQ!

Wonderful to see so many lovely couples at wedding showcase today. Get in touch to see how I can help make your special...
10/05/2026

Wonderful to see so many lovely couples at wedding showcase today. Get in touch to see how I can help make your special day even more magical!

Delighted to return to the .harbourhotel, this time to speak to the Christchurch Probus Club. Always a pleasure to share...
06/05/2026

Delighted to return to the .harbourhotel, this time to speak to the Christchurch Probus Club. Always a pleasure to share my stories from my time as Head, combined with a little magic! Do get in touch if you'd like me to visit your group! Bookings for 2027 filling fast!

Delighted to have spoken to Ringwood U3A this week about my time as Head — with a touch of magic along the way, of cours...
19/04/2026

Delighted to have spoken to Ringwood U3A this week about my time as Head — with a touch of magic along the way, of course ✨
Would you like me to come and speak to your group? I’d love to hear from you — 2027 dates are already filling up!

Lovely piece in ! ‘I haven’t laughed like that in ages’: It’s magic as care home resident Graham’s show wish comes true....
19/04/2026

Lovely piece in ! ‘I haven’t laughed like that in ages’: It’s magic as care home resident Graham’s show wish comes true.

A Dorset care home resident enjoyed a wish come true when staff hosted an enthralling show by a visiting magician.

Graham Pepler told team members at Fernhill, 's dedicated dementia care home in Longham near Bournemouth, of the wonder and excitement that magic tricks used to bring him.

When he said he would like to relive the experience, they contacted Brockenhurst-based professional magician Alistair Brien who agreed to come along and give an afternoon performance for Graham and fellow residents.

Companion Miezy Reynolds said: “There was plenty of laughter and genuine moments of surprise, with Graham especially watching very closely as each trick unfolded.”

A former headteacher at Bournemouth School for Girls, Alistair is a member of the Magic Circle and specialises in close-up, table and walk-around tricks.
The show wowed Graham who made his appreciation clear with a standing ovation at the end.
“I couldn’t believe my eyes,” he said. “I was trying to work it out the whole time. It was brilliant. I haven’t laughed like that in ages. It made my day, magical.”

Among other audience members who led the clapping, Kiki Tormey said: “I loved it, very clever tricks, very well done. We really enjoyed the show.”

Thanking Miezy and colleagues for organising the event, Graham’s daughter Sally said: “Dad was so happy and genuinely touched by the experience.”

Delighted to share some pre-dinner walk-around magic and an after-dinner show for the amazing West Wilts Guide Leaders a...
03/04/2026

Delighted to share some pre-dinner walk-around magic and an after-dinner show for the amazing West Wilts Guide Leaders at their team-building weekend at Foxlease Park! ✨
Such a fun night — thanks for having me!
Want to make your dinner, event, or activity a truly magical occasion?
✨ Get in touch and let’s make it happen! ✨

Delighted to speak to members of the Bure Probus Club and their partners at the .harbourhotel this week — sharing storie...
26/03/2026

Delighted to speak to members of the Bure Probus Club and their partners at the .harbourhotel this week — sharing stories from my time as Head, followed by a little bit of magic! ✨🎩
Feeling especially grateful for this lovely feedback:
“Can I thank you for your amazing talk and trickery, including the table entertainment. The feedback I have received from the members was 100% positive!!”
Always a joy to perform for such a warm and welcoming group! 🙏✨

What a fantastic afternoon entertaining the Cadnam Sundowners Club at Copythorne Community Hall today! ✨I was especially...
20/03/2026

What a fantastic afternoon entertaining the Cadnam Sundowners Club at Copythorne Community Hall today! ✨
I was especially touched to receive this lovely message from Kay, the group leader:
“Thank you for giving us all such a wonderful afternoon. It was without exception one of the most engaging presentations that we have had for a very long time. Everyone was still talking about your magic as they left the meeting. Thank you again for bringing such pleasure to so many.”
Moments like this are why I love what I do—bringing a little wonder, laughter, and connection to great groups of people.
If you’d like me to come and work my magic with your group, I’d love to hear from you! 🎩✨

Delighted to go further afield to give my talk on the ups and downs of being a headteacher (with some magic along the wa...
05/03/2026

Delighted to go further afield to give my talk on the ups and downs of being a headteacher (with some magic along the way of course!) to the members of Blackmoor WI at Whitehill Village Hall. If you would like me to talk to your group do get in touch!

Delighted to talk to the Past Rotarians New Forest group at the about my time as Headteacher followed by some magical e...
22/02/2026

Delighted to talk to the Past Rotarians New Forest group at the about my time as Headteacher followed by some magical entertainment! Get in touch if you would like me to come and talk to your group!

Just wrapped up another magic show — this time for the lovely residents at Bourne View Care Home ✨Plenty of amazement, ...
16/02/2026

Just wrapped up another magic show — this time for the lovely residents at Bourne View Care Home ✨
Plenty of amazement, puzzlement, and those wonderful “how on earth…?” moments all around!
I also got the chance to chat with residents afterwards, which is honestly one of my favourite parts of these shows. And a real treat: I met Wendy, a former staff member who taught Biology at Bournemouth School for Girls back in the 1960s. Such a joy catching up, comparing notes on what’s changed — and what’s stayed exactly the same!

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