The Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge takes place inside BOX Nottingham, located in Nottingham city centre on Thurland Street. The venue combines premium drinks, vibrant nightlife, and live entertainment, making it one of the most exciting places to visit in Nottingham for a unique night out.

Yes. The Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge is a 16+ event. Whilst the show is not explicit in nature, it is designed for an adult audience and may contain mild adult humour and occasional strong language. For this reason, we do not admit guests under the age of 16. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to the Lounge.

Absolutely. The Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, work nights out, stag and hen parties, corporate groups, and special occasions in Nottingham. Because the experience is highly interactive and limited to just 16 guests per performance, it creates an unforgettable atmosphere for groups looking for something unique, immersive, and different from a traditional night out.

Yes — many Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge performances sell out in advance due to the limited 16-seat capacity. Because the experience is designed to be intimate and interactive, availability is extremely limited compared to traditional theatre or comedy venues in Nottingham. Early booking is highly recommended, especially for weekends and date nights.

We strongly recommend booking online in advance. Due to the intimate nature of the experience, each show is limited to only 16 seats and many performances sell out ahead of time. Booking online guarantees your seat and allows you to choose from multiple Friday and Saturday performances at BOX Nottingham city centre.

Each Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge performance lasts approximately 60 minutes. The experience is designed to be fast-paced, interactive, and immersive from beginning to end, combining comedy, audience participation, psychological illusion, and impossible close-up magic throughout the show.

Guests should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled performance to enjoy drinks, relax, and soak up the atmosphere inside BOX Nottingham before the experience begins. Arriving early also helps ensure smooth seating before the intimate live show starts.

Unfortunately, due to the age and nature of the Grade II listed building, access to the Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge in Nottingham is via stairs only. As a result, the venue is not currently wheelchair accessible and does not offer step-free access. If you have any questions about accessibility, mobility requirements, or access arrangements before booking, please get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

Ticket Refund & Transfer Policy Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge Due to the limited capacity of our performances, all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Customers who wish to protect their booking against unforeseen circumstances may purchase Refund Protection during checkout. If you are unable to attend, please contact us as soon as possible. Where availability allows, we may be able to transfer your booking to an alternative performance date. Any transfer is entirely at our discretion and cannot be guaranteed. Tickets may also be transferred to another guest at no additional charge. If you wish to transfer your tickets, please contact us before the performance with the new attendee's details. No refunds or transfers will be provided for: Change of mind Inability to attend Travel disruption Late arrival Failure to attend the performance In the unlikely event that Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge cancels a performance, customers will be offered either: A full refund, or The option to transfer their booking to an alternative performance date. By purchasing tickets, you acknowledge and agree to this refund and transfer policy.