Live Silhouette Cutters, UK Wide
Silhouette Artist Hire
Elegant live entertainment for weddings, parties and corporate events. Each guest’s profile is hand-cut with scissors in minutes, a rare keepsake they will treasure. Providing the UK’s finest entertainers since 1996.
Live silhouette cutting is one of the rarest forms of entertainment you can book for an event. Only a handful of artists in the UK can cut a true likeness freehand, with nothing more than a small pair of scissors and a sheet of black paper – and Magical Memories can bring one to you.
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Whether you are planning a wedding, a black-tie ball, a birthday celebration or a corporate event, we take the stress out of booking from start to finish. Your silhouette artist arrives with everything they need, cuts a flattering profile portrait of each guest in a couple of minutes, and every guest goes home with a beautiful, personal keepsake of the day.
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A silhouette artist is perfect as an icebreaker during the drinks reception, as guests arrive at a party, or as part of the evening entertainment. Guests gather to watch a plain sheet of black paper turn into a recognisable portrait in front of their eyes, and it soon becomes the talking point of the event.
Each guest simply stands or sits side-on while the artist studies their profile and cuts it freehand – there is no drawing first and no template. Because guests are side-on, they can carry on chatting with friends while their silhouette is cut. Within minutes they have their own silhouette portrait on a mount card to take home.
Types Of Events Covered By Silhouette Artists
Events:
Our silhouette artists have entertained at weddings, society balls, awards nights, product launches, store openings, charity galas and royal engagements, as well as countless private celebrations. Clients have included well-known names such as Google, KPMG and Coutts. Whatever the occasion, a silhouette artist adds a touch of elegance that guests remember.
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Make your event special. Find out what a Magical Memories silhouette artist can do for your event – contact us today.
Our silhouette artists can also dress to suit your theme, from a Regency or Bridgerton-style ball to a Great Gatsby party, a masked ball or an elegant black-and-white evening.
Silhouette Artist Reviews:
“Absolutely Phenomenal”
“Cameo Silhouettes has been exceptional and created silhouette designs on our welcome sign, invitations, mount cards and wedding mirror. Guests were amazed at how talented she is and loved their keepsake cards. She is absolutely phenomenal!”
Becky & Kerry – Wedding Silhouette Artist
“The Wow Factor”
“Cameo Silhouettes was amazing at our wedding, she brought the wow factor. Our guests couldn’t believe what she could do and how quickly she could do it. Her silhouettes were so accurate. She is an amazing talent and we would recommend her for any occasion.”
Tracey & Adam – Wedding Silhouette Artist
“So Talented”
“We had a Bridgerton theme wedding and Cameo Silhouettes was fantastic in her outfit. Our guests loved her witty chatter and fun, and the silhouettes of each guest were amazing. Such a talented lady, and so skilful. Would highly recommend her.”
Mandy & Jason – Drinks Reception Entertainment
“Absolutely Phenomenal”
“Cameo Silhouettes has been exceptional and created silhouette designs on our welcome sign, invitations, mount cards and wedding mirror. Guests were amazed at how talented she is and loved their keepsake cards. She is absolutely phenomenal!”
“The Wow Factor”
“Cameo Silhouettes was amazing at our wedding, she brought the wow factor. Our guests couldn’t believe what she could do and how quickly she could do it. Her silhouettes were so accurate. She is an amazing talent and we would recommend her for any occasion.”
“So Talented”
“We had a Bridgerton theme wedding and Cameo Silhouettes was fantastic in her outfit. Our guests loved her witty chatter and fun, and the silhouettes of each guest were amazing. Such a talented lady, and so skilful. Would highly recommend her.”
Becky & Kerry – Wedding Silhouette Artist
Tracey & Adam – Wedding Silhouette Artist
Mandy & Jason – Drinks Reception Entertainment
Magical Memories Silhouette Artists are available for any occasion.
- Weddings, Civil Ceremonies, Birthday Parties, Anniversary Parties, Christmas Parties, Corporate Events, Awards Evenings, Product Launches, Trade Shows, Conferences, Charity Galas and Fundraisers, Black-Tie Balls, Themed Events and more.
- Whether it’s entertainment for guests at a wedding or a corporate event, a private party or a charity gala, please get in touch.
Weddings – Read more about hiring a Wedding Silhouette Artist here.
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What Do Silhouette Artists Do?
A silhouette artist, or silhouette cutter, cuts a portrait of each guest’s profile live at your event, using only scissors and black paper. Every silhouette is cut freehand in a couple of minutes, so a steady stream of guests can be entertained without anyone waiting long.
As a guide, around 25 guests can have their silhouette cut in the first hour, around 50 over two hours and 60 to 70 over three hours. Individuals and couples can both be cut, and guests of all ages love it.
Each silhouette is presented on a mount card and given to your guests to keep, free of charge. Many are framed and kept for years – a genuine piece of art rather than a throwaway souvenir.
How Do We Choose Our Silhouette Artists?
Silhouette cutting is a rare skill, and a convincing likeness cut freehand takes years to master. Before an artist joins Magical Memories, we look closely at their work, their experience at live events and the way they look after guests. Reliability, professionalism and talent are the key things we look for.
Many agencies will take on any act willing to pay a joining fee. We do not work in this manner and never have.
Magical Memories have been providing high-end entertainment since 1996, so we know exactly what makes an event go well. We will match you with the right artist for your occasion and look after the booking from your first enquiry to the day itself.
Which Events Do Silhouette Artists Attend?
• Weddings And Civil Ceremonies.
• Birthday Parties.
• Anniversary Celebrations.
• Corporate Events.
• Awards Evenings.
• Product Launches And Store Openings.
• Trade Shows And Exhibitions.
• Conferences And Networking Events.
• Client Entertaining.
• Christmas (Xmas) Parties.
• Black-Tie Dinners And Balls.
• Regency, Gatsby And Themed Events.
• Dinner Parties.
• Charity Galas And Fundraisers.
Personalised Mount Cards And Keepsakes
Every silhouette is presented on a quality mount card, so your guests have something lovely to take home and frame.
The cards can be personalised for your event. For a wedding they can carry your names and the date, and match your colours or theme. For a corporate event they can carry your company logo, a message or the event details, which keeps your brand on display long after the event is over.
Silhouettes can also be used for wedding stationery such as invitations, place names and table numbers. Ask us about the options when you enquire.
Why not ask us for a FREE no-obligation entertainment quote for a silhouette artist at your event – please contact us for a quote/book
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Silhouette Artist Hire FAQs
The price depends on the date, the location of your venue and how long you would like the artist for. Most bookings are for two or three hours. Tell us your date and venue and we will send you a free, no-obligation quote, usually within the hour.
Each silhouette is cut by hand in a couple of minutes. As a guide, an artist can cut around 25 guests in one hour, around 50 in two hours and 60 to 70 in three hours. Longer bookings are available for larger events.
Silhouette cutting is a traditional art form that was hugely popular in the 18th century, before photography. The artist studies the guest's profile and cuts it freehand from black paper with a small pair of scissors - no drawing first, no templates and no gadgets. The result is a flattering likeness mounted on a card.
Yes. Our silhouette artists carry their materials with them, so they can mingle among your guests during a drinks reception or networking event. They can also work from one spot if you prefer, with guests coming to them.
Yes. Every guest keeps their silhouette, presented on a mount card. For weddings the cards can carry your names and date, and for corporate events they can carry your company logo, a message or the event details.
Our silhouette artists travel throughout the UK, and can travel overseas for the right event. Tell us where your venue is and we will check availability and include any travel in your quote.
Hire A Silhouette Artist – All Of The UK Covered!
Is there a silhouette artist near me? Our artists travel UK wide.
There are only a handful of silhouette artists working in the UK, so we bring the best of them to you, wherever your venue is – from London and the South East to the Midlands, the North, Scotland and Wales.
More Entertainment For Your Event:
A silhouette artist works beautifully alongside our caricaturists and close-up magicians, so your guests can enjoy more than one kind of entertainment. Rest assured we’ll make your event one to remember!