Magician in Stafford for the wait during wedding photos
The vows take twenty minutes. The photos can take over an hour. Here's what your guests could be doing in the meantime.
Couples who book a magician in Stafford usually have one bit of the day in mind: the long, slightly aimless stretch after the ceremony, when they're off with the photographer and everyone else is left holding a glass of fizz. Some guests know each other, plenty don't, and the conversation can run dry fast.
Lewis Joss is a Staffordshire magician for exactly that moment. He's a close-up performer and Member of The Magic Circle who started at six, when his grandad showed him his first tricks. He works in small groups, with borrowed rings and phones and signed cards, so every guest gets a turn and nobody's stuck watching from the back. And he's quick to spot the guest who's on their own.
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Booking a wedding magician in Stafford, step by step
First, pick your slots. The drinks reception is the one nearly every couple chooses, because it's the longest wait with the least going on. Lewis arrives before guests leave the ceremony and starts as soon as the first drinks are handed out, moving from group to group for a few minutes at a time.
Second, think about the meal. The wedding breakfast has natural pauses, once while the starters are cleared and again before pudding. Lewis visits each table in turn during those gaps. It's a relaxed, sit-back-and-watch kind of magic, and the far tables get exactly the same attention as the ones near the top table.
Third, share your running order. Lewis will plan round the photographer, the food service, the speeches and the cake cutting. If your toastmaster or venue coordinator is running the day, he'll fit in with them. The big moments belong to you, and he makes sure he's never in the middle of one.
Fourth, decide on the evening. Plenty of couples want a wedding magician in Stafford to welcome the evening guests, who arrive having missed everything. A bit of magic by the bar helps them feel part of the day before the first dance. Once the band starts, he steps back.
Most people search for a wedding magician in Staffordshire and then wonder how long to book. Tell Lewis your numbers and he'll be straight with you about how long it takes to reach every guest. The wedding magician page has more on how he plans a wedding.
Staff parties, awards dinners and client nights
Businesses across the county book Lewis for Christmas parties, summer socials and awards nights. A magician in Stafford at a work do helps people move beyond their usual huddles, with colleagues from different teams laughing at the same trick and swapping theories about how it was done.
For a sit-down dinner, he'll mingle over the welcome drinks and then do table magic between courses, stepping aside for the speeches and awards. For a launch or client evening, he can build your brand or product into a trick, which gives guests something to remember beyond the canapés.
Christmas parties get loud. The noise of a full function room is no problem for close-up magic, because it all happens a foot from people's faces, so nobody needs to hear a microphone or see over a crowd. A magician in Stafford working that way reaches far more of your team than a stage act could.
Numbers shape the plan. Thirty people at a restaurant can all be seen during the drinks. Two hundred at a hotel dinner needs the evening split between the bar and the tables, so tell Lewis your headcount early and he'll map out the night to make sure the back of the room gets a visit.
Lewis's corporate clients have included Thomson Holidays, Toys "R" Us and Mercedes-Benz, so he's comfortable with any kind of work crowd. See the corporate entertainment page for more. He can also put on something for a team away day or a conference break, keeping delegates chatting between sessions.
Birthday parties and family get-togethers in Stafford
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries and christenings all bring together people who don't usually share a room. A magician in Stafford gives them something to bond over, and takes the pressure off you as host to introduce everyone.
Lewis adapts to whoever's in front of him. Children get lively tricks they can join in with, teenagers get the kind of thing they'll want to film, and older relatives get time to watch closely. The person whose birthday it is can be part of a trick, or left in peace, whichever they'd prefer.
Anniversaries are a particular favourite. A ruby or golden wedding party mixes friends from forty years ago with grandchildren who've never met them, and a shared laugh over a trick gets them chatting. If the couple would like a trick built round them, a borrowed wedding ring is a good place to start.
Surprise parties need a little planning. Tell Lewis the plan and he'll keep out of sight until the reveal, then get going once everyone's recovered and found a drink. It's a nice way to settle the room after the big moment.
He needs no stage and no space, so a function room, a pub or your own back garden all work. There's more on the party magician page. If people drift between the kitchen and the patio, he'll follow them, so nobody misses out.
A few reasons couples choose Lewis
- Fills the photo gap Guests are entertained while you're away with the photographer.
- Every table, every guest He plans his route so nobody's left out. The table by the door gets as much time as the top table.
- Clear of the big moments Speeches, the cake and the first dance always come first.
- Kids love it Page boys and flower girls get tricks made just for them. It gives their parents a few minutes off, too.
- Seen on BGT Lewis is one half of Jay & Joss, who were on Britain's Got Talent in 2024.
Wedding venues and hotels around Stafford
Lewis covers the whole of Staffordshire, from Stafford itself to Uttoxeter and Leek. Your wedding might be at a hotel like the Swan Hotel or Moat House, Acton Trussell, a work do might be at Beaconside Conference Centre, and a birthday party could be at Brocton Hall Golf Club.
He also covers Stoke-on-Trent, Cannock and Telford, so if your venue is a little further out, just let us know. Lewis performs all over the UK, so distance is rarely a problem.
When you enquire, mention when the ceremony ends and when food is served. Lewis will plan his arrival so that your magician in Stafford is ready the moment guests come out, glass in hand, and wondering what to do next.
A few quick answers
We've just got engaged. Is it too soon to ask about a magician in Stafford?
Not at all. As soon as you've got your date and venue, it's worth asking. Summer Saturdays go quickly. If you're torn between two dates, send both and we'll check each.
How long do couples usually book for?
Most go for the drinks reception and the meal, as that covers the longest waits of the day. Some add the start of the evening. Tell Lewis your numbers and timings and he'll advise honestly on what you need.
Can he perform outdoors?
Yes. Close-up magic works on a lawn or a terrace just as well as indoors, and he'll follow guests inside if the weather changes. There's nothing to carry or set up, so moving takes seconds.
Does a magician in Stafford do corporate events?
Yes. Christmas parties, awards dinners, launches and client evenings are all regular bookings. A magician in Stafford at a work event usually mingles over drinks and then works the tables during dinner, stepping aside for speeches.
Is it suitable for a child's christening?
Yes. It's gentle and fun, with nothing loud that might upset a baby. Children love being part of a trick, and grandparents enjoy watching their faces just as much.
What do you need from us?
The date, venue, guest numbers and rough timings. If there's a running order for the day, send that too, as it helps Lewis plan round the speeches and the food.
Want Lewis at your wedding?
Send us your date, venue and guest numbers, and we'll check whether Lewis can be your magician in Stafford. If you're still deciding between venues, tell us that too.
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)…
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 came to entertain at our party Saturday night. He was absolutely brilliant our guests were all amazed at his tricks. He was very approachable and just lovely. Highly recommended.