Magician in Shanklin for your team's Christmas party
Most teams only get one proper night out together a year. Make sure it's the one where people actually talk to each other.
Getting a magician in Shanklin for the staff Christmas party is a handy fix for the night's biggest problem: everyone sitting with the same people they see all day. Lewis Joss moves through the room with close-up magic, and within a few minutes the kitchen team, the front of house staff and the managers are all crowded round the same trick.
Lewis is a Member of The Magic Circle and has performed for organisations such as the Ministry of Defence and Thomson Holidays, as well as at the Royal Air Force Club in London. In 2024 he appeared on Britain's Got Talent with Jay & Joss. A works do, though, is all about your staff, and that's where he puts his attention.
How a magician in Shanklin keeps a work party moving
The first hour of a Christmas party sets the tone. People arrive in their little groups, grab a drink and stay put. Lewis goes from cluster to cluster, a few minutes at a time, with tricks done right in people's hands. Nobody's called up on stage and nobody has to join in if they'd rather just watch.
Once dinner starts, he goes from table to table between courses. That's the best time for it, as people are seated and relaxed but not yet distracted by the dancing. He'll keep out of the way of the waiting staff and stop completely for any speeches or awards.
If the boss wants to say thank you, or there's a raffle or a quiz, tell him when. He'll be finished and out of sight before it starts, and he'll pick up again afterwards when the room is ready for something light.
Some teams, especially in hotels and restaurants, hold their Christmas party in January once the rush is over. That's no problem at all. A magician in Shanklin for a January staff do works exactly the same way, and dates are often easier to get.
Client evenings are another good fit. If you're thanking suppliers or welcoming customers, a trick gives your team a natural opener with people they don't know well. Lewis can even build your logo or product into the magic if you give him some notice. A magician in Shanklin doing that at a launch tends to be the bit people remember. Find out more on the corporate entertainment page.
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Weddings on the Isle of Wight
Weddings make up a big chunk of Lewis's diary. Guests who've travelled over for the day are often meeting each other for the first time, and the drinks reception can feel long while the couple are busy with photos. Roaming magic fills that time and gets both families talking.
As a wedding magician in Shanklin, he'll usually cover the reception and then the wedding breakfast, visiting each table between courses. He keeps clear of the top table during the speeches and never gets in the way of the photographer. If the photos overrun, he simply carries on with the guests until you're back.
Some couples keep him on for the evening, to welcome the guests who've just arrived for the party. He's also good at spotting the people who might feel left out, like a friend who's come alone or older relatives who'd rather stay seated, and making sure they get a visit.
Smaller weddings work beautifully too. Thirty guests at a family meal after the ceremony gives him time to sit with each table and really get to know them. A magician in Shanklin at an intimate wedding often ends up being the thing people mention in their thank you cards.
There's more on how a wedding day with Lewis runs on the wedding magician page. It covers timings and what he needs from your venue, which is nothing at all.
What close-up magic does for a staff party
- Gets departments mixing People gather round the magic, not just their usual workmates. The new starters get a natural way in.
- Nobody's embarrassed It's informal and friendly, with no one hauled up in front of the room.
- Fits the evening He works around dinner, speeches and the raffle. The formal bits always come first.
- No stage required He performs in among your team, so any function room will do.
- Great at weddings and birthdays too The same approach works at any celebration.
Birthdays and family parties in and around Shanklin
Lewis is booked for family celebrations too. A fortieth, a ruby anniversary, a christening lunch, a family get together for a relative visiting from abroad. Close-up magic suits all of them because it comes to the guests instead of making them sit and watch. Nobody's stuck on a chair at the back straining to see.
He adapts every trick to whoever's in front of him. Children help out, adults get the ones that start debates, and older guests get something they can follow up close. Booking a magician in Shanklin for a family party takes some pressure off the host, because the guests you haven't spoken to yet are being looked after.
He'll ask you who the party's for and whether they'd like to be part of a trick. Some people love the attention. Others prefer to watch their friends being baffled. He'll go with whatever suits. The party magician page has more on family bookings.
He's had plenty of practice. Lewis performs at hundreds of events every year, from private parties to cruise ships, so a room with three generations in it holds no fears. He'll simply pace himself so that every group gets a proper turn, and he'll be finished before the cake comes out.
Hotels for a party in Shanklin
A Christmas do or family party in the town might be at a hotel such as Rylstone Manor Hotel, Daish's Hotel or The Clifton. A magician in Shanklin doesn't need anything from the venue, so it works whether you've booked a big function room or a private dining area. Tell him where the drinks are being served and where you're eating, and he'll follow the guests from one to the other.
Lewis also covers Sandown, Ventnor and Newport, and the rest of the Isle of Wight. He performs all over the UK, so a team with offices on the mainland as well isn't a problem.
Before you book
Can a magician in Shanklin do a staff party in January?
Yes. Plenty of businesses hold their Christmas party once the busy season is over. January dates are often easier to get, too, and a magician in Shanklin can bring a bit of sparkle back after the new year.
Does he need a stage or sound system?
No. He works close-up in among your guests, standing or at the tables, so the venue doesn't need to set anything up. A magician in Shanklin can work a whole room without anyone needing to move a table.
We're a small team of twelve. Is it worth it?
Definitely. A small group gets more time with him, and the evening feels personal. It's a great talking point for a small team. He'll spend longer with each person, so nobody gets left out.
Does Lewis perform at weddings on the island?
He does. The drinks reception and wedding breakfast are the most popular slots, and he works round your photographer and the speeches. Some couples also keep him on to welcome the evening guests as they arrive.
Can a magician in Shanklin entertain children at a family party?
Of course. Lewis is great with mixed ages, getting the children involved while the adults try to work out how he did it. Teenagers come round too, usually once they've seen a trick happen in their own hands.
Is it too early to book for next Christmas?
Not at all. December weekends and summer wedding dates go first, so the earlier the better. For other times of year a few weeks' notice is often enough, but it's always worth asking. Send over the date and the venue and we'll check straight away.
Put the team night in the diary
Tell us the date, the venue and roughly how many are coming. We'll check Lewis's diary and get back to you about a magician in Shanklin for the night.
What people say about Lewis
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
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!