With the cocktails flowing, the magicians hit the floor, visiting each table one at a time, showcasing their skills. ‘I’ve been a full-time professional magician for 20 years, but it’s not what I dreamt of doing when I was a kid,’ Gareth tells me. Instead, he says the ‘interest and intrigue’, which the performer works had to create is what makes the craft sexy. (Picture: Paul Lytton) Paul Lytton, 50, is a magic veteran, and has performed for celebrities including Paul McCartney, Elton John, and One Direction over the past 40 years. ‘I’ve seen a substantial increase in bookings over the past few years,’ Paul tells Metro.