Magician in Rugby to liven up the wedding reception
Your guests have travelled, dressed up and sat through the vows. Now there's an hour of standing about before the food. Let's make that the bit they remember.
A magician in Rugby at your wedding is really a gift to your guests. While you're tied up with photos and congratulations, Lewis Joss is working his way round the room, a few minutes with each group, doing close-up magic that happens in people's own hands.
It all started when his grandad taught him a handful of tricks at six. Since then he's become a Member of The Magic Circle, performed at Hyde Park in London and as far away as Malta, and appeared on Britain's Got Talent as one half of Jay & Joss. Weddings, though, are some of his favourite days to work.
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From the confetti to the cake: a wedding magician in Rugby
Start with the drinks reception. It's usually the longest gap in the day, and the one where guests are most at a loose end. Lewis moves between groups so nobody's left on the edge, and by the time you're back from photos the two sides of the family are chatting like old friends.
Next, the wedding breakfast. He goes table to table between courses, waiting until plates are cleared so nobody's interrupted mid-mouthful. He'll have your running order to hand, so he's finished and well clear before the best man stands up.
Couples sometimes ask whether a magician in Rugby will steal their thunder. Not a chance. Lewis keeps your guests happy while you're busy elsewhere, then melts away the moment you walk back in. The point is to make the waiting feel shorter, not to become the main event.
The evening is optional, but worth thinking about. Evening guests have missed the ceremony and the meal, and some magic at the bar is an easy way to bring them into the party. It also fills the lull while the room is cleared and the DJ sets up.
Every age is catered for. Lewis will do something fast and visual for a page boy, then something gentler for a grandparent who'd rather stay seated. If there's a table of guests who won't know anybody, mention it and they'll get a visit early on. Have a look at Lewis's wedding magician page for more on how he plans the day with you, your venue and your photographer.
Work dos and Christmas parties with a magician in Rugby
Businesses in and around Rugby book close-up magic for the same reason couples do: to get people talking. At a staff Christmas party, teams tend to stay in their own corners. A magician in Rugby gathering a crowd round a trick breaks that up quickly.
The usual plan is roaming magic over the welcome drinks, then table magic once dinner's served. He pauses for any speeches, awards or the raffle. Clients over the years have included Mercedes-Benz and Toys "R" Us, so he's at ease with a formal corporate crowd and a casual office party alike.
Client evenings and product launches are a good fit too. A trick draws people in and gives your team an easy way to start a conversation, and he can work your brand into the magic with notice. The corporate entertainment page explains more.
Plenty of colleagues don't drink, or would rather skip the dancing. Close-up magic gives them something to enjoy that has nothing to do with the bar. And it's often the designated drivers who remember every trick in the office the next morning.
December fills up quickly, so if you've got a Christmas party date, it's worth checking with us sooner rather than later.
Birthdays and family parties across Warwickshire
A fiftieth, a ruby anniversary or a christening lunch usually means a room full of people who only know the host. A magician in Rugby going from group to group takes that pressure away and gets everyone talking.
Lewis pitches each trick to whoever's in front of him. Children get something they can join in with, and the grown-ups get the ones that start arguments on the drive home. Older relatives can stay in their seats and still have the magic happen right under their noses.
For a christening, Lewis keeps things gentle. There are no bangs or flashes, so sleeping babies stay asleep, and older children usually end up following him round the room. A magician in Rugby at a christening lunch gives the parents a rare chance to sit down and eat.
Whoever you're celebrating can be the star of a trick if they're up for it, or they can just watch the reactions. Tell Lewis which they'd prefer. There's more on the party magician page.
House parties and garden parties are no trouble, as he needs no stage, no space and no power. He'll find guests wherever they've gathered.
What makes it work on a wedding day
- Fills the long gap The drinks reception is often the slowest part of the day. Magic turns it into one of the best.
- Gets the families mixing Gathering round a trick gives strangers something to talk about. Conversations started over a card trick often carry on well into the evening.
- Planned round your day He works to your running order and keeps clear of photos, speeches and the first dance.
- Nothing to set up No stage, no power and no space needed, indoors or out.
- Double act option For a bigger party, ask about Jay & Joss from Britain's Got Talent.
Where a Rugby wedding might take place
Lewis travels across Warwickshire and beyond, so a magician in Rugby can come to whichever venue you've chosen. A wedding might be at a hotel like Brownsover Hall Hotel, The Rugby Hotel or Draycote Hotel, while a birthday or work do could be in the clubhouse at Lutterworth Golf Club.
He also covers Coventry, Daventry and Leamington Spa, so if you're getting married a few miles outside town, it's no problem. Lewis performs all over the UK, so travel isn't an issue.
People searching for magicians in Rugby often have a venue already booked. If that's you, send us the name and your rough timings, and we'll take it from there. It helps to know when the ceremony ends and when food is due out, so he can plan the reception properly.
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When should a magician in Rugby start on our wedding day?
Most couples have Lewis start as guests arrive at the drinks reception, straight after the ceremony. That's when people have the most time to fill. Many add the wedding breakfast too, so every table gets a visit. If your evening guests are arriving later, he can stay on to welcome them as well.
Does Lewis work around the photographer's group shots?
No. He works round your photographer and steps aside for group shots, then carries on. If timings slip, he adapts. Introduce the two of them by email before the day and they'll sort the details between them.
We have lots of children coming. Is that OK?
Absolutely. He adjusts each trick to the people in front of him, so children are kept busy and the adults still get something clever. Page boys and bridesmaids often become his helpers for a trick or two, which keeps them happy through the long wait for food.
Do you cover office parties as well as weddings?
Yes. Christmas parties, summer dos and client evenings all work well with roaming magic at the drinks and table magic at dinner. A magician in Rugby can also build your brand into a trick for a launch or client night.
Can a magician in Rugby come to a birthday party at home?
Of course. Close-up magic needs no space, so a living room, kitchen or garden works perfectly. Just let us know roughly how many guests are coming. If it's a surprise party, he'll stay out of sight until the reveal, then get to work helping the room settle.
How far in advance should couples get in touch?
Summer Saturdays go early. As soon as your venue is confirmed, it's worth checking with us so your date is held. Booking a magician in Rugby for a December wedding? Those dates go fast too, as they clash with Christmas parties.
Got a wedding date in the diary?
Send us the date, the venue and roughly how many guests are coming, and we'll come back to you about having Lewis as your magician in Rugby.
What people say about Lewis
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…
Lewis performed at my recent party. He has a lovely personality, is very entertaining, very competent ,and very well received by all.
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