Magician in Paignton for family parties and christenings
Four generations, one buffet and a toddler who's discovered the cake. Family parties are lovely, but they need something everyone can enjoy at once.
When families ask about a magician in Paignton, they usually have a christening, a naming ceremony or a large family gathering in mind, where the ages run from nought to ninety. Close-up magic is one of the few things that works for all of them at the same time.
Lewis Joss goes from group to group with a pocketful of tricks. Coins vanish, cards jump into sealed envelopes and a borrowed ring turns up somewhere nobody expected. The children shriek, the adults lean in to catch him out, and somewhere in the middle of it the two sides of the family start talking.
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A magician in Paignton at your christening or naming day
The hour after the service is when a christening party finds its feet. Guests arrive at the venue, godparents meet each other properly for the first time, and relatives from opposite sides of the family hover politely by the sandwiches. That's when Lewis starts work.
He comes to each little group in turn, stays a few minutes and moves on. There's no stage and nothing to watch from a distance, so even the grandparents tucked into comfy chairs get their own trick. Nobody has to get up or join in unless they want to.
The baby is the star, and he knows it. He won't compete with the photos, the cake or a toast to the little one. Tell him when those moments are planned and he'll make sure he's finished with his group and well out of the way.
Older brothers and sisters can feel a bit forgotten at a christening. Lewis makes a point of giving them a moment, letting them hold the coin or wave the magic hand over the cards. It's a small thing, but parents notice and children remember it.
Naming days, baby showers and welcome parties work exactly the same way. A magician in Paignton slots into any family gathering, from a hotel function room to a back garden with a gazebo.
Birthdays and family get-togethers
Big birthdays bring people together from every part of someone's life. A sixtieth might have school friends, old colleagues, neighbours and three generations of family, many of whom have never met. Close-up magic gives them something to talk about straight away.
Lewis pitches each trick to the people in front of him. The little ones get bright, visual magic they can join in with. Teenagers get something quick they can film. And the adults get the clever stuff they'll be arguing about in the car on the way home.
He was taught his first tricks by his grandad at the age of six, and his first audiences were family. So a living room full of relatives feels familiar. A magician in Paignton at a house party needs no space at all, just guests to perform for.
Booking a magician in Paignton for a family party also takes a weight off the host. You can't be everywhere at once. While you're topping up drinks and finding a knife for the cake, the guests you haven't reached yet are busy watching a coin disappear from their own hand, and making friends in the process.
Whoever you're celebrating can be part of a trick if they'd enjoy that, and left in peace if they wouldn't. The party magician page explains more about family parties and mixed-age crowds.
Weddings and work Christmas parties in Torbay
Weddings use the same relaxed style. While the couple are off with the photographer, Lewis keeps guests entertained at the drinks reception, so nobody's stood wondering what to do with themselves. Then he visits the tables between courses at the wedding breakfast and is gone before the speeches.
Couples looking for a wedding magician in Paignton often book the evening as well, to welcome guests who are only coming to the party. It gives them a moment of their own and fills the gap before the first dance. More on the wedding magician page.
Smaller weddings suit close-up magic beautifully. If it's thirty guests at a restaurant after a register office ceremony, he can spend longer with every table, and it feels like part of the meal rather than a performance. Page boys and flower girls get a few tricks of their own, which buys their parents a peaceful ten minutes.
Work dos are a big part of the year too, especially Christmas parties in hotel function rooms. A magician in Paignton mingles through the drinks and then works the tables at dinner, getting teams talking who wouldn't normally mix.
Lewis has performed for companies such as Toys "R" Us and Thomson Holidays, and he's worked everywhere from Hyde Park in London to Malta. If the boss has a speech or there are awards, a magician in Paignton steps back and picks up again afterwards. See the corporate entertainment page for more on staff parties.
What families like about a magician in Paignton who works close up
- All ages, one trick Children and grandparents can enjoy the same moment from the same table.
- Seen on Britain's Got Talent Lewis is one half of Jay & Joss, the double act on BGT in 2024.
- Trained by The Magic Circle He joined its youth scheme at ten and is now a full member.
- No room needed He works among your guests, so there's no stage or space to clear. A house, a hotel or a garden all work.
- Toasts and cake first He fits round your plans, never the other way round.
Hotels and venues around Paignton
Lewis travels across the South West, so finding a magician in Paignton is easy wherever the party is. A christening lunch might be at a hotel like Redhouse Hotel or the Riviera Hotel, while a wedding could be at an events venue such as The Glade. A work do at Hampton by Hilton Torquay would work just as well.
He also covers Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Exeter, so relatives coming from further afield are easily looked after. Because every trick is done at arm's length, a magician in Paignton suits a function room, a restaurant or your own front room.
A few quick answers
Will a magician in Paignton upset a very young baby?
No. The magic is aimed at the guests, and Lewis keeps things gentle around little ones. Babies tend to sleep through it, or watch the reactions. Older siblings and cousins usually get the most out of it, and they love being his helpers.
What ages does close-up magic suit?
From about four upwards, everyone enjoys it. Toddlers love the colours and the laughter round them, and adults get tricks that genuinely baffle them. Teenagers who claim to be too old for magic are often the first to ask for one more trick.
Can Lewis perform in our garden?
Yes. He works outdoors just as happily as indoors. If the weather turns, he'll follow your guests inside. Summer christenings and birthday barbecues are some of the nicest parties to work, as guests are spread out and relaxed.
Do you do weddings and Christmas parties too?
Yes. Weddings and work dos use the same roaming and table style. Tell us what's planned and we'll help you work out timings that suit the day. Plenty of families find the same booking works for every kind of celebration. Many families who book him for a christening come back later for a wedding or a big birthday.
How long do families usually book for?
It depends on how many guests there are and how long the party runs. Let us know the numbers and Lewis will give you a straight answer on the time needed to reach everyone. A small christening lunch can be covered quickly, while a big birthday with a hundred guests needs longer.
Do we need to set anything up?
Nothing. He brings everything in his pockets. It's useful to know when food is served and when any toasts are planned. If some guests won't know a soul, give him a nudge and they'll be looked after first.
Planning a family celebration in Torbay?
Send us the date, venue and rough numbers. We'll check Lewis's diary and get back to you about a magician in Paignton for your party. If you're not sure what timings would work best, just ask and we'll help you plan it.
What people say about Lewis
Lewis (the magician) arrived early and even took the time to introduce himself to us and was very friendly and approachable. He went around each table and showed the guests tricks and blew them away. It was so nice to hear the laughter and claps coming from each table. He also got me (the bride)…
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…
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!