Quick Change Artists

Quick Change Artists drive from UK to Sweden to fulfill Paper Conference Event!

2010-04-28T03:15:00.000-07:00

The International Quick Change Artists have just returned after a very long road trip to Sweden! Since the volcanic eruption and the problems with the flights occurring close to this last event the costume change artists - Keelan and Charlotte decided it would be safer to make alternative travel arrangements in order to ensure they made it to the Paper Conference in time for their performance at the gala dinner.

Keelan and Charlotte set off from the UK on Friday night to catch the overnight ferry from Harwich to Hoek of Holland, then drove from Holland to Gothenburg, North Sweden on Saturday totally 13 hours drive. The event was held on Monday night in the SAS Radisson Hotel combined with the dinner in an old style restaurant come theatre which was 200 years old. The Quick Change Artists performed after the main course for the guests and the theme of "Change" was one that was very happy to be taken on after much controversy surrounding the recent paper strikes in Sweden. The delegates enjoyed the show and expressed their amazement when the Quick Change Artists got to meet some of them after the event.

Shortly after the Quick Change Performance, Keelan and Charlotte headed back onto the road in order to catch the Tuesday overnight ferry back to the UK.

Despite the extremely long road trip, when it should have been a very short flight, the Quick Change Artists appreciated a change from the normal "airport routine" and got to drive across 4 different countries and saw the more scenic route of them all!

Hocus Pocus - Cairo Magic Show featuring Quick Change Artists - April 10

2010-04-16T08:40:00.000-07:00

Keelan and Charlotte the Costume Change Artists were delighted to be invited back to Cairo to perform for Events Plus in their second Magic Show in Cairo. The Quick Change Artists performed at the first ever magic show in Cairo organised by the same company last April which was a fabulous show and the Quick Change Artists met some legends of magic.

The second Magic Show was scheduled to be held in December, and the Quick Change Act were disappointed when they were informed that the show had been cancelled due to the Swine Flu outbreak. Government regulations had banned all large scale public events to reduce the risk of the infection spreading. Keelan and Charlotte were informed that the show would be postponed until 2010.

Thankfully when the dates had been decided for the shows in 2010 – Keelan and Charlotte were not already booked like some of the other acts that were due to appear in the show who were forced to pull out of the show. The Cairo Magic Show was sponsored by Mobinil and of the 6 shows the Quick Change Artists were performing in, 2 of these were booked out by clients and employees of the Mobile Phone network. The other 3 shows were open to the public through ticket sales and the sixth show was a charity event that was held for 1500 Egyptian orphans who were invited to come and watch the show for free.

The Egyptian crowd are very appreciative audience and responded well to all of the acts. The Quick Change Artists were closing the show with their spectacular Costume Change Act. Opening the show was German Magician – Tim Marc, followed by Comedy Magician – Michael Finney, then expert manipulator Danny Cole from the USA, then Scottish Dark Comedian Magicians – Barry and Stuart. The entire cast of entertainers were a wonderful group and everyone had a fabulous time.

The Cairo Magic Show was really well marketed and there were TV and Radio Adverts and large bill boards all over Cairo advertising the show.

Overall a very successful production show which hopefully will continue to bring the magic to Cairo, Egypt next year as well!

Quick Change for Cricket Team - India – Mumbai – April 10

2010-04-16T08:34:00.000-07:00

A very quick and last minute trip came up for International Costume Change Artists Keelan and Charlotte, as they were invited only several days prior to the event to perform at a prestigious event in Mumbai. They did not know who they were performing for until they reached Mumbai earlier this month. Upon arrival they were told they would be performing for the Indian Cricket Team. Seeing as Cricket is India’s number one sport it was the equivalent of performing of the England Football team!

The event was held in a 5* Hotel in the centre of Mumbai and the Dress Change Artists were the only International Act but did get to perform alongside one of India’s most talented musicians. It was a real honor for the British Quick Change Artists to perform for the Indian Cricket Team, who they got to meet after the performance. They were a fantastic crowd and the event was a private one sponsored by a telecommunications network. The Quick Change Artists stayed one night in Mumbai before jetting back to London to catch their next flight to Cairo.

Quick Change for Trade Shows - Leipzig – Germany – March 10

2010-04-16T08:27:00.000-07:00

Quick Change Artists had a brief but eventful trip to Germany this month. Keelan and Charlotte were booked to perform for the final night farewell dinner of a technology trade show event held at the Convention Centre in Leipzig.

The show went down very well considering complications with the luggage arriving extremely late from Berlin and putting the show in jeopardy. After all the stress it was worth while in the end as the 2000 strong crowd erupted with applause during the performance showing their appreciation for the amazing fast costume change act.

Quick Change Artists Return to India – March 10

2010-04-16T08:24:00.000-07:00

Returning to India for the second time in March – Costume Change Act – Keelan and Charlotte were booked to perform at another 2 private birthday functions. The events were spectacular – the venues were decked out from floor to ceiling with decorations and the shows were comprised of many Indian artists. The Quick Change Artists were the only International act to appear at either of the private parties so felt privileged to perform for the guests.

Quick Change in New York City – March 10

2010-04-16T08:13:00.000-07:00

Keelan and Charlotte – International Quick Change Artists were very excited to be heading to the other side of the pond and perform in New York City. One of the few places they had not been before. They took a couple of extra days to explore the city after they performed their incredible Quick Change Act for a private event held for a Sweet 16^th Birthday Party.

The event was held in a nightclub and was a total surprise for the birthday girl who had no idea about the party. The Quick Change Artists were joined by an American singer and some stars from Broadway to entertain the 150 teenage guests.

The Costume Change Artists had an amazing time in the USA and hope to be heading out there again soon!

International Quick Change at Shree Cement India – Feb 10

2010-04-16T08:03:00.000-07:00

Quick Change Artists – Keelan and Charlotte return to India yet again, to perform for one of the largest cement companies in India. Shree Cement were holding 2 private events for their clients and invited employees. The first of the two events was held at the cement plant itself and 20,000 employees were invited to watch the spectacular event. The show was comprised of 3 international acts, as well as Bollywood singers and Dancers and the winners of India’s Got Talent. The Quick Change Artists were excited to perform for such a large crowd – the equivalent of a music concert. Their amazing costume change show was very well received by the large crowd.

The second show was a much more intimate affair – being held in a 300 seat theatre. This show was mainly for the clients of Shree Cement and was invited guests. Keelan and Charlotte had a great time performing in India and got to meet some other International artists while out there. The trip co-insided with the Indian festival of colours. The quick change act which is full of bright colours and changing costumes was a perfect warm up for the eve of the colours festival and very well received by the theatre crowd.

Costume Change Performance at Equate 2009 – Kuwait – Feb 10

2010-04-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

Whilst on their fleeting trip to Kuwait – Keelan and Charlotte – amazing Quick Change Artists were able to squeeze in a second performance of their super fast dress change act at the annual “Equate” Awards. The awards are given to employees of the company celebrating their performance, achievements and excellence for 2009! As part of the entertainment schedule The Quick Change Artists were invited to perform for the 800 guests attending the event in the Mariott Hotel, Kuwait City.

Both the audience and the clients were ecstatic with the costume change performances given by Keelan Leyser and Charlotte Marie.

Costume Change Act used for Marketing Campaign – Kuwait – Feb 10

2010-02-15T04:13:00.000-08:00

The Quick Change Artists have just recently returned for a fleeting trip to Kuwait where they were booked to perform their amazing costume change act.

They were booked as part of a promotional and marketing campaign – the event was held in a cinema which made it really different and many large name brands were exhibiting at the event. The Quick Change Artists, were brought in to entertain the invited guests with their jaw dropping performance, however there was an extra twist in this quick change act – the final costume had been adapted to incorporate one of the event sponsors logo. Mobile phone giant – Zain – formally known as Vodafone in Kuwait. The reaction to the final dress change was outstanding when the audience saw the branded dress they went crazy!

The Quick Change Show went down fantastically and the branding on the dress makes another USP for International Costume Change Artists – Keelan and Charlotte!

Quick Change Artists appear at Charity Event in Park Lane - Jan 10

2010-02-12T04:07:00.000-08:00

Charity Event in Park Lane - Jan 10

International Quick Change Artists – Keelan Leyser and Charlotte Marie, have generously given their time to support the London based charity – London Taxidrivers' Fund for Underprivileged Children. On 31st January 2010, The Madhatter’s Tea Party was held in the Grovenors Hotel, Park Lane for around 800 underprivileged children and their families. The entertainment went on through the afternoon and included a whole range of well known faces including the Cheeky Girls, Diversity, The Heavy Weight Boxing Champion, among many more dance and variety acts including the Quick Change Artists.

The Quick Change Artists performed their fast paced colourful dress change act to the packed ballroom, which went down a storm.

Charlotte said “ We were really pleased we were able to show these children something completely different that they had never seen before. We could see their mouths drop as the costumes instantaneously changed colour and style!”

The London Taxidrivers' Fund for Underprivileged Children is a fabulous charity and many of the taxi drivers do a lot of very good work for these children.

This one was of the very few performances the UK based Quick Change Artists have performed at as the majority of their costume change shows are International

Quick Change Performance on l-Istrina – Malta – Dec 09

2010-01-03T03:39:00.000-08:00

The Quick Change Artists were invited to perform at the annual l-lstrina fund raising event which takes place annually in Malta to raise money for underprivileged people of Malta. The event was held in the Lufthansa Technik hangar in Luqa, which was transformed into a huge television studio. Similar to the UK events – Comic Relief and Children in Need – the event ran for 12 hours and raised over 2 million euros which was a record high for the event.
The Costume Change Artists were honoured to be the only International Act ever to appear at the event. Not only did they perform for the entire population of Malta as the show was broadcast on every TV station across Malta, they were fortunate enough to be entertaining the President and Prime Minster of Malta as well as the leaders of the apposition parties.
The Quick Change Act was enjoyed by everyone and the Quick Change Artists were pleased to perform at such a prestigious event for the country.

The event was held on 26th Dec 09 and was the most successful year on record!

Costume Change Artists perform for H&M at the Sonia Rykiel Collaboration Launch!

2009-12-07T10:22:00.001-08:00

Keelan Leyser and Charlotte Marie - International Quick Change Artists have just got back from performing at the H&M and Sonia Rykiel Collaboration Launch held at the Grand Palais in Paris.

The event was huge, with 2000 invited guests - it completely took over the Grand Palais Exhibition Centre located in central Paris. The venue was transformed into a mini Paris, which comprised of a 60m tall Effiel Tower covered in over 100,000 fairy lights as well as a Arc De Triomphe that cracked in half at the start of the fashion show. There were many huge designers attending the event and there was no expense spared!

The Quick Change Artists were given their own performance area known as Le Mystere! They performed their spectacular quick dress change act several times throughout the night, and the quirkiness of the act fitted in perfectly!

Quick Change Artists in Ancient Egyptian Temple

2009-12-07T09:56:00.000-08:00

The International Quick Change Artists - Keelan and Charlotte were privileged enough to be invited to perform in the Ancient Habu Temple in Luxor, Egypt for a private function held by Pepsi for the Directors of Pepsi - Middle East.

The Habu Temple was hired specifically for this private function and after many complications with restrictions, Pepsi were told they were the last ever client to privately hire this Temple as the Egyptian Government have now put restrictions in regarding private events in ancient temples. So the Quick Change Artists, were the last entertainers to ever perform in the Temple, so felt very privileged indeed!

Quick Change Artists perform for 10th Anniversary Celebration

2009-12-07T09:40:00.000-08:00

Budapest's premier shopping centre - WestEnd recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary and as part of the celebration required the incredible Costume Change Magic Act of Keelan and Charlotte.

The Quick Change Artists flew into Budapest for the weekend event, which was actually held as a private function within the shopping centre, organised by WestEnd's owner.

They performed their Quick Change Magic Act as the finale to the fashion show which was put together by some of the stores within the WestEnd Shopping Centre for a showcase of their winter collections.

The Quick Change Artists only had a fleeting visit to Hungary before heading back to Egypt.

Quick Change Artists Launch New Flag Ship Vodafone Store in Cairo

2009-12-07T09:19:00.000-08:00

Keelan Leyser and Charlotte Marie - International Quick Change Artists were delighted to perform at the opening of the new flagship Vodafone store in the centre of Cairo.

This was the costume change artists second trip to Egypt which took place back in October.

The event was held for all the top bosses of Vodafone in the brand new store. The message of "Change" was the theme of the evening as the new store was very futuristic.

Keelan also entertained the guests by performing close up magic after the costume change performance, which went down an absolute storm.

Costume Change Act at Crystal Awards

2009-12-07T09:03:00.001-08:00

International Quick Change Artists - Keelan Leyser and Charlotte Marie, were invited to perform at the prestigious HT City Crystal Awards held in Delhi back in October.

The biggest names in food and beverage came together to celebrate at the awards ceremony, hosted by Hindustan Times and sponsored by huge brands such as Pepsi and Orbit, it was a good night to be had by all, including all the restaurant nominees.

The Quick Change Artists, flew in from London to perform their amazingly, colourful act as the finale to the awards.

The International Duo, had no time to spend in India as they flew straight back to London and then straight on to Cairo for another event.

Magicians Website

2009-11-26T01:45:00.000-08:00

Quick Change Magicians Keelan and Charlotte have set up a new website to advertise some of their colleagues who are perform professional close up magic and table magic. This website will feature some of the best UK Magicians in the country. As well as the Keelan and Charlotte's Quick Change Act, Keelan regularly performs his brand of very skilfull close up magic to clients at events around the world as a special treat after they have watched their mind blowing Quick Costume Change Magic Show. Go to http://www.magicians.uk.com to find out more.

Dress Change Duo perform for Unilever Product Launch in India

2009-09-28T19:47:00.000-07:00

The Quick Dress Change Duo are heading back to India after just 2 days back in the U.K to work once again for one of India's largest corporate companies - Hindustan Unilever.

The International Quick Change Artists returned from India on Saturday after completing a 4 city tour for Ultra-Tech Cement's annual industry awards in Goa, Jaipur, Agra and Delhi. They also managed to fit in a quick trip to the Taj Mahal whilst out in India. Despite being a regular International Act to India this is the first time the quick change couple made it to the spectacular temple!

They are now heading back to Mumbai to work for Hindustan Unilever who booked them for their first trip to India back in November. The costume change act fits in perfectly with the launch of the new product as their dress change act conveys the message of change in a fantastically visual way!

Quick Change Artists in India

2009-09-04T13:17:00.000-07:00

The International Quick Change Duo are currently back performing in India. Less than a week after leaving Istanbul, Turkey, they found themselves jetting back to Mumbai for a 4 city tour of India yet again.

Keelan Leyser and Charlotte Marie are performing at the Ultra Tech Cement Companies industry awards ceremony and have completed the first of four shows starting in Goa.

The Quick Change Artists will be returning to the UK for a short period at the end of this month before heading off to their next International destination for the beginning of October.

Quick Change Artists perform on Television!

2009-08-27T06:00:00.001-07:00

During the Quick Change Artists recent trip to Turkey, they were hired to perform their Quick Change Act on two prime time television shows as part of the promotion for new shopping mall launch 212 Istanbul Power Outlet.

Firstly they performed on Mavi Seker on the television station ATV, for a daytime magazine show. The show is aired live as well as having a studio audience. This was Keelan Leyser and Charlotte Marie's first performance in Turkey.

After the initial Press launch and opening day of the Mall, The Quick Change Artists performed a shortened version of their Quick Change Act on FOX NEWS at 10pm as well as a interview about the shopping mall launch and their time in Istanbul.

Videos clips of the Quick Change Artists performance are to follow...

Quick Change Artists in Istanbul, Turkey

2009-08-17T01:59:00.000-07:00

The UK's Quick Change Artists - Keelan Leyser and Charlotte Marie, are currently in Istanbul, Turkey, as they perform their Quick Change Act to launch the opening of the brand new 212 Shopping Mall in Istanbul.

The Quick Change Artists, appeared live on a Turkish TV show on Friday to promote the opening of the 212 Shopping Mall happening the following day. They also performed their Quick Change Act for the Turkish Press at the opening ceremony after the ribbon was officially cut. The Quick Change Magicians went on to perform 2 public shows that same day as part of the opening celebrations.

They are performing a total of 17 Quick Change shows during this visit to Istanbul, Turkey.

Close up Magician performs at Celebrity Wedding and is featured in Hello Magazine!

2009-07-22T16:09:00.000-07:00

Close Up Magician and Quick Change Artist, Keelan Leyser recently performed his close up magic tricks at a celebrity wedding and went on to be mentioned in "Hello" Magazine.

Alex Walkinshaw, actor from the Popular TV Series "The Bill" had Keelan perform his tricks to his and his new wife Sarah's friends and family. The wedding was held at a beautiful venue in Greenwich, London where many of his celebrity friends joined the couple to celebrate their marriage.

"Hello" Magazine were given the exclusive photos to their wedding and was made a big feature in this weeks Hello Magazine. Close up Magician, Keelan was given a mention in their feature.

Keelan started off in the magic business as a full time close up magician but is now better known for his Quick Change Costume Act with partner Charlotte Marie, which takes them all over the World for performances.

If you are looking for UK magicians for your event to perhaps walk around the tables performing close up magic, mix and mingle style then go to http://www.magicians.uk.com to hire magicians from the UK.

Quick Change Artists featured in Times of India!

2009-06-29T09:51:00.001-07:00

International Quick Change Artists - Keelan Leyser and Charlotte Marie were featured last week in the National Newspaper of India - The Times of India in the celebrity pages.

The Article read:

FOR THE LOVE OF CRICKET: British High Commissioner of India - Richard Stagg hosted a small get together to celebrate the opening of T20 World Cup. The venue was done up according to the theme, with big cut outs of cricket bats and a huge screen to watch the match live.

TRIPLE TREAT: Before the screening of the opening match of the T20 World Cup stand up comedian Vikram Sathe entertained the gathering. Magicians Keelan and Charlotte, from Britain also mesmerised the guest with their tricks.

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The Costume Change Artists hope to be heading back to India later this year for more corporate events and private parties.

Quick Change Artists on Facebook

2009-06-24T07:08:00.000-07:00

The British Quick Change Artists - Keelan Leyser and Charlotte Marie are now on Facebook so you can follow their travels, see their show photos, latest videos and news updates even easier. The Quick Change Artists page allows people to become fans of the costume change act and post comments onto the page. They will be updating the page regularly with their latest show schedules and quick change news.

To become a fan - visit their Facebook book page - Quick Change Artists.

Quick Change Artists perform for Saudi Royalty

2009-06-11T14:13:00.000-07:00

Also while the British Quick Change Artists were away in India, they had a last minute inquiry for a show in Morocco which was happening on the coming weekend.

The Quick Change Act were due to leave India on the Saturday morning and arrive in London on the Saturday night, so thought it would not be possible. However, fortunately for them the show was put back until the Monday which meant they were able to take on the show.

They left India on the Saturday morning as planned, arrived in London around 9pm Saturday night and left for Morocco at 5am on Sunday morning, barely even time for a shower, the quick change illusionists headed to Morocco to perform at what they thought would be a standard corporate event.

The received 5* treatment all the way and when they found out who they were working for it came as a pleasant surprise!

The British Quick Change Artists had been hired to perform a 4 minute version of their Quick Change Act for the King of Saudi Arabia, his brother the Prince of Saudi Arabia and a few close friends of theirs.

The event was held at one of their Moroccan palaces and the performance took place under the stars over looking the ocean. It certainly was an incredible experience and when Keelan and Charlotte met the Prince after the performance he gave them fantastic complements and said that he hadn't seen anything like their act in all his years of traveling which was a wonderful complement for the Quick Change Artists.

They were working with several other artists including a Hand Balancing Act from Cirque du Solei, a drag queen, several troupes of dancers and a juggler.

It was a very brief trip but a brilliant experience and opportunity for the Quick Change Artists, who hope to work for the King and Prince in the future.