Magician in Rochdale for christenings, birthdays and family dos
A family do is the hardest crowd there is. Toddlers, teenagers, parents, grandparents and that one uncle who's seen it all. Close-up magic gives each of them their own moment.
If you're after a magician in Rochdale that grandparents will enjoy as much as the kids, close-up magic is the way to go. Lewis Joss doesn't stand at the front and ask everyone to sit down. He moves round the room, joins each little group in turn, and does a few minutes of magic right in people's hands before moving on.
He's one half of Jay & Joss, the double act from Britain's Got Talent, and he's a Member of The Magic Circle, having joined its Youth Initiative at the age of ten. Over the years he's worked for companies including Toys "R" Us and Thomson Holidays. At a family party, though, he's there for one reason: so you can enjoy the day while your guests are looked after. If you've searched for a magician in Rochdale looking for something a bit different from the usual card tricks, you're in the right place.
A magician in Rochdale for christening lunches
Christening parties have their own rhythm. The service, then food somewhere, then a long and easy afternoon of catching up while the children charge about. That afternoon is exactly where Lewis fits. He drifts between tables and groups, spends a couple of minutes with each, and lets everyone get back to their sandwiches.
For the youngest children it's gentle and visual. A coin that vanishes from their own closed hand, a ball that turns into two. Nothing loud, and nobody has to sit still on the carpet for an hour. If a toddler would rather watch from behind a parent's leg, that's completely fine. A magician in Rochdale at a christening should never overwhelm the toddlers, and Lewis won't.
Teenagers are a different challenge. They've usually decided they're too old for anything at a family do, until a selfie they've just taken shows something it shouldn't. The grown-ups get the sneakier stuff, the kind that gets argued over on the drive home.
Parents of a new baby have their hands full, literally. With a magician in Rochdale doing the rounds, you're free to spend time with people without worrying that the far end of the room has gone quiet.
Birthdays work the same way. A first birthday with both sets of grandparents, a sixtieth in a function room, a ruby anniversary with cousins who haven't been in the same place for years. Booking a magician in Rochdale suits all of these. Have a look at the party magician page for more on how he handles a mixed-age crowd.
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Rochdale weddings, from the reception to the evening do
Weddings are a big part of what Lewis does. They're a lot like a family party, just with two families who've often never met. After the ceremony comes the long drinks reception while photos are taken, and that's what most couples book first. If you're having the ceremony and reception in the same place, the timings are even simpler, as nobody's travelling between the two.
A wedding day has long gaps, and a good magician in Rochdale should fill them without ever taking over. It's your day, so he keeps the attention on your guests and on the two of you.
He drifts between the little clusters of guests, making sure the ones who know nobody aren't left out. Once you're seated for the meal, he goes from table to table in the gaps and stays well clear of the speeches. Plenty of couples also want a wedding magician in Rochdale for the evening, when new guests arrive and the dance floor hasn't quite filled.
Little bridesmaids and ring bearers get to help, which keeps them out of mischief during the long waits. And older relatives who can't stand for long get a visit at their table. If there's a table of guests who barely know a soul, tell him and they'll get the first visit.
If you're planning a wedding, the wedding magician page shows how he plans a whole day. Send over your running order and he'll suggest where the magic fits best.
Why a magician in Rochdale suits family parties
- Each age gets its own trick Hands-on magic for children, cheeky stuff for teenagers and proper puzzles for the adults.
- Gentle near the pram A magician in Rochdale who keeps things quiet near the baby at a christening. Little ones get the magic a few minutes at a time.
- The host gets a break While you're busy with the baby or the cake, the rest of the room is still having fun.
- Needs no space A function room, a pub back room or your own lounge. Nothing gets set up, he just mingles.
- Weddings and work dos too The same close-up magic suits a wedding breakfast or the office Christmas party.
Work parties and Christmas dos
Lewis also does a lot of corporate events. Christmas parties, summer socials, awards dinners and client evenings all suit close-up magic. Colleagues tend to stay with their own team all night, and magic is a sneaky way of mixing them up. A magician in Rochdale who never drags anybody on stage is a safe bet for a mixed office.
He mingles as people arrive, works the tables between courses, and stops whenever someone stands up to speak. Product launches can have the product itself in the trick. The corporate entertainment page goes into it properly.
A smaller team meal works just as well as a big party. Fewer people means longer at each table. It works nicely for a leaving do or a retirement meal too, where the person moving on can be dropped into a trick as a send-off.
Staff who are driving get as much out of it as anyone. It's a good way to make sure the whole team gets something out of the night.
Venues around Rochdale and further afield
Lewis travels across Greater Manchester and beyond, so the venue's entirely your choice. A christening or wedding might be at a hotel like Broadfield Park Hotel, an events venue such as Werneth Grange, or a golf club like Castle Hawk Golf Club. Any room will do. He'll fit round the venue's timings for food and any speeches.
He also covers Oldham, Bury and Manchester, so if your family's spread around the area, it's no trouble. Wherever the party ends up, he'll be there early.
Before you book
Is a magician in Rochdale suitable for a christening with babies there?
Yes. Lewis keeps things quiet and gentle around babies and saves the livelier tricks for older children and adults. If the baby's asleep, he'll start at the other end of the room. Nobody will be startled.
How young can children be to enjoy it?
Any age can watch. From about three or four, children love being part of a trick, holding the coin or blowing on the cards. Babies and toddlers mostly enjoy watching mum and dad's jaws drop.
Will it work in our front room?
He can. He just needs your guests, not your furniture moved. Just mention if there's a baby asleep upstairs, and he'll keep the volume down. A lot of christening and birthday parties in a house work brilliantly, because everyone's already close together and nobody feels on show.
How many hours do families usually go for?
It depends on how many are coming and how the day runs. Numbers and timings decide it, so send them over and he'll advise. For a christening lunch, most families book a magician in Rochdale for the first couple of hours of the afternoon, which is usually plenty.
Do you do weddings too?
Yes, weddings are a big part of his work. The usual booking covers the reception drinks and the meal. He plans round the photographer and the speeches, so nothing clashes.
What about a work do?
Definitely. Office parties are a big part of his year, and he's as happy in a works canteen as a hotel suite. With some notice he can even work your company logo into a trick for a client night.
Got a christening or birthday to sort?
Message us with the date, the place and how many little (and big) guests you're expecting. We'll check the diary and come back to you about Lewis as your magician in Rochdale.
What people say about Lewis
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…
We had Lewis perform at our Christmas party and he was fantastic. His interaction with people was great and the close up magic he performed had people in amazement. Would highly recommend
The entertainment provided by Jamie and Lewis at our event was absolutely fantastic. I received nothing but positive feedback from our guests. For some guests, it was the highlight of the event! Both the close up magic and stage show was enjoyable and high quality. The souvenirs were a brilliant touch and I’m glad that…