Why Hire a Magician for your Wedding?
There are many reasons why hiring a magician for your wedding is beneficial including:
- Magic is an interactive entertainment form that amazes your guests and leaves them with a sense of wonder.
- Magic can be used to bring people together and keep people involved, especially during those times when you are busy but your guests are waiting.
- Magic is a fantastic way to get guests talking
- Magic can be used to bring families and guests together who don’t yet know each other
- Many people have not seen magic happen right under their noses or even in their own hands. This can be an unforgettable experience.
- Timings can often be variable and unexpected delays can occur. A magician can help keep guests entertained during any unexpected delays.
- A Bella online survey showed that 78% of brides wish they had made their wedding entertainment their highest priority, and nearly 100% said they wished they had spent more of their budget on their entertainment.
What are the Best Times for a Magician at your Wedding?
The following are the best times to use a magician:
- While the photographs are being taken. The Bride and Groom will be very busy during this period, however many guests will be waiting as they will not be in too many of the pictures. Magic can be performed to the guests that are not actively involved in the photos.
- Pre Wedding Breakfast/Meal Reception. Often there is a period of time between the photographs being taken and the beginning of the Wedding Breakfast/Meal when guests can be entertained.
- During the Wedding Breakfast/Meal. For large events such as weddings, the time between courses at the meal can be quite long. Magic can be performed to your guests at their tables in between courses. Of course, no magic is performed during the speeches.
- Evening Reception. Magic can be performed after the Wedding Breakfast/Meal as part of any evening entertainment especially for those guests who are not on the dance floor.
How long should I book a Magician for?
I offer several different packages to cater for different budgets and different time requirements:
Gold Package:
For couples looking for a minimum entertainment requirement. I perform magic during the drinks reception and while the photographs are being taken, or around the tables during the wedding breakfast.
Platinum Package:
Ensures everyone is entertained throughout the photographs, drinks reception and wedding breakfast. Ideal for couples who do not require an evening performance.
Sapphire Package:
Comprises the Platinum Package plus an After Dinner Stand Up show. The stand up show ensures your guests can sit back and relax while I perform magic that plays to the entire room.
Diamond Package:
The Ultimate Full Day Entertainment package. After all the fun of the Reception Drinks and Wedding Breakfast, It’s party time! As your new evening guests arrive, I’ll be there to greet and entertain, creating even more special magical moments.
As timings at weddings can change slightly due to unexpected delays, I never accept other bookings on the day I am booked to perform at a wedding.
Are you a Member of The Magic Circle
Yes I am a member of The Magic Circle, and have been for over 20 years
There are a number of magic societies in the country but The Magic Circle is the most prestigious of them all.
What Type of Magic do you Perform?
I perform close up and cabaret/parlour magic. Close up magic is also known as table magic, strolling magic and mix & mingle magic. This is magic performed to guests where the magic happens right under their noses or even in their own hands. It is a very interactive form of magic and for people who have never seen this before can be unforgettable. For example, some magic I perform involves spectators signing playing cards which are left with them as souvenirs at the end of the magic. Often, these souvenirs are kept in their wallets for months or even years after the event as a memento.
Cabaret/parlour magic is a more formal type of show where the audience is seated to watch the magician and the performance is to all the guests at once. The magic is interactive but not as much so as close up magic.
Are you a Children’s Entertainer?
I am not a specialist children’s entertainer in that I do not regularly perform at children’s parties. However, I am comfortable performing for children and they love the magic. I always check whether children will be among the guests in advance and what their approximate ages are. Children aged 5 are entertained by different magic than children aged 10. By being aware of their ages in advance I ensure that the magic I perform for them will give the most impact. Sometimes the young children become the magician and perform the magic on their parents themselves!
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes I do. I am a member of Equity and have £10 million of Public Liability Insurance. Many venues insist on this nowadays.
