Magician in Brentwood for christening lunches
Babies sleep through their own christening. Everyone else needs something to do between the church and the cake.
A christening lunch is a lovely reason to book a magician in Brentwood, because it brings together people who only meet at these things. Godparents from university, cousins from the other side of the family, neighbours, a few toddlers on the loose and grandparents who want to be part of it all.
Lewis Joss looks after that crowd with close-up magic. He comes to each little group in turn, does a few minutes of tricks right in front of them, and moves on. There's no show to sit through and nobody gets dragged to the front. People just find themselves laughing with the relatives they hadn't quite got round to talking to.
How a magician in Brentwood handles a christening crowd
The age range at a family do is huge, and that's where close-up magic beats most other entertainment. A sponge ball that multiplies in a four-year-old's hand gets squeals. The same group's dad gets a card trick that leaves him staring at his own wallet. Grandma gets something slower, so she can watch every move and still not catch it.
Timing matters with little ones. Lewis usually starts as people arrive at the venue, while drinks are poured and before the food comes out, because that's when guests are standing about and children are still fresh. Once lunch is served he can visit the tables, then step back for the cake and any words from the parents.
He won't go near the baby with anything noisy, and he'll keep the tricks gentle around very young children. If a toddler wants to help, they help. If a shy one hides behind mum's leg, that's fine as well, and he'll often win them over by doing the trick for the grown-up next to them first.
Brothers and sisters of the baby deserve a bit of fuss on these days, as they can feel left out. Let Lewis know their names and he'll make sure they get to be the star of a trick or two.
The same approach works for a family barbecue, a big get-together for relatives visiting from abroad or a naming day. You'll find more on the party magician page, including how he handles mixed ages.
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Wedding receptions with a Brentwood wedding magician
Weddings are the other big part of Lewis's diary. The drinks reception is the classic slot: you're off with the photographer, and guests are standing around with a glass of fizz waiting for you. Roaming magic gives them something to do and gets the two families talking.
At the wedding breakfast he goes table to table between courses, which fills the slightly awkward pause while plates are cleared. He'll ask for your running order so he stays well clear of the speeches. And if you want the evening covered, a magician in Brentwood working the bar is a nice welcome for guests who missed the day.
Children at weddings get the same care as at a christening. Page boys and flower girls often get bored by mid-afternoon, and a few minutes of magic at their level can rescue the parents. Older relatives who can't stand for long get the magic brought to their seats.
If the evening has a band or a DJ, the magic works best before the music starts or in a break between sets. Booking a magician in Brentwood for that slot also helps fill the lull while the room is turned round after the meal.
Picking a Brentwood wedding magician is mostly about trust on the day. Lewis has been performing since his grandad taught him at six, joined The Magic Circle's youth scheme at ten and is now a full Member. There's more detail on the wedding magic page.
Why it works so well for families
- Pitched to each age Toddlers, teenagers and great grandparents all get tricks that suit them, sometimes in the same group.
- Comes to your guests Nobody has to leave their seat or gather round. The magic happens wherever people are. A magician in Brentwood working this way suits a packed function room just as well as a quiet lunch.
- Fits round the cake Speeches, toasts and the cake cutting always come first. He plans his rounds around them.
- Works at weddings and work dos Drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and Christmas dinners all suit the same style of magic.
- Nothing to set up No stage, no power, no space needed. A front room works as well as a function suite.
Staff parties and Christmas dos in Essex
Companies hire a magician in Brentwood for the same reason families do: groups that don't mix. At a Christmas party, sales sit with sales and the new starters huddle by the door. Close-up magic gets those groups laughing together within minutes.
The usual pattern is roaming magic over the welcome drinks, then table visits once dinner is served. He works round any awards or speeches, so nothing clashes with the moment the boss stands up. Summer parties, client nights and launches follow the same plan.
Headcount shapes the evening. For twenty people round one long table, he can spend proper time with everyone. For a couple of hundred at a hotel party, he'll want the numbers early so he can plan a route that reaches the far corners as well as the bar. A magician in Brentwood should get to every team, not just the loud one by the door.
Lewis has done TV work alongside Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee, and he's one half of Jay & Joss from Britain's Got Talent. A crowd of colleagues with a free bar is nothing new to him. Take a look at the corporate entertainment page for more.
Client evenings and product launches suit it too. If you'd like your logo or product built into a trick, ask in good time so it can be planned properly, and your guests will go home talking about the brand.
Family party venues across Brentwood
Lewis travels all over Essex, so a magician in Brentwood can come to wherever the party ends up. A christening lunch or a family celebration here might be at a hotel like The Marygreen Manor Hotel, in the clubhouse at Weald Park Hotel Golf and Country Club or Bentley Golf Course, or simply at home with a gazebo in the garden.
He also covers Chelmsford and Basildon, and the Essex page has the rest of the county. Tell us the venue, the start time and roughly how many children are coming, and we'll check whether Lewis is free. He's happy to arrive a little early and have a word with the host about who's who before he starts.
Before you book
Is a magician in Brentwood suitable for a christening with lots of babies?
Yes. Lewis keeps things gentle near very young children and focuses on the older kids and adults, who are the ones who need entertaining while the little ones nap. He'll avoid anything loud or sudden near the babies.
When should magic start at a christening lunch?
Usually as guests arrive at the venue after the service. That's when people are standing around and the children are still full of energy. He can carry on at the tables once the food is served.
Can the baby's older brother or sister help with a trick?
Definitely. Give Lewis their names beforehand and he'll make sure they get a moment in the spotlight. It's a nice way to stop them feeling left out on a day that's all about the baby.
Do you do wedding drinks receptions as well as family parties?
Yes. Weddings are a big part of what Lewis does, from the drinks reception right through to the evening. The way he works with mixed ages at a family party is exactly what a wedding needs.
Could a magician in Brentwood work our firm's Christmas meal?
He could. He'll mingle over the drinks and then visit the tables between courses, keeping clear of any speeches. Let us know the headcount early, as December books up fast.
Our party is in the garden. Will that work?
It works well. He'll find the groups on the patio, by the barbecue and round the drinks table, and if the weather turns he'll follow everyone inside. Booking a magician in Brentwood for an outdoor party is no different from booking one indoors.
Got the baby's big day booked in?
Pop us a message with the date, the venue and a rough idea of the guest list. We'll come straight back to you about booking Lewis as your magician in Brentwood.
What people say about Lewis
Lewis performed at my recent party. He has a lovely personality, is very entertaining, very competent ,and very well received by all.
Lewis was amazing at capturing the attention of about 20 seven year olds with close-up magic for a whole hour where they remained calm and quiet for the whole time. Their parents were equally, if not more excited by it!
Lewis performed at our wedding during the drinks reception and also between courses of our wedding breakfast. He did an absolutely brilliant job and was such a nice guy to be part of our wedding day. We were really glad we went ahead with the booking. He was a great ice-breaker with our guests and…