Magician in Windermere for family celebrations
Relatives who've driven for hours, children who can't sit still, and a grandad who's seen it all before. Close-up magic gives every one of them something to talk about.
When families book a magician in Windermere, it's usually for a gathering where three or four generations share one room: a christening, a naming day, a reunion or a grandparent's big birthday. Lewis Joss walks among them with close-up magic, stopping with each cluster of guests for a few minutes before moving on.
He joined The Magic Circle's youth scheme at ten, so he's been entertaining mixed crowds for most of his life. He's one half of Jay & Joss, the double act from Britain's Got Talent, and he's worked for clients such as Thomson Holidays. A family party, though, is where his close-up work really comes into its own.
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Christenings and naming days with a magician in Windermere
After the service, everyone heads off for food and drinks, and the parents spend the next few hours juggling a baby, a cake and a hundred conversations. Lewis takes some of that load. He starts as guests arrive, works his way round the room, and gives each group something to gather round.
His style suits babies and little ones. It's quiet magic done at arm's length, nothing loud or startling, so a sleeping baby stays asleep and a shy toddler can watch safely from a parent's lap. Older children usually get roped in as helpers, which keeps them happily busy and away from the buffet.
Grandparents and great aunts get a different pace. Lewis slows things down for anyone who'd like time to take it in, and he'll come to their chair rather than expect them to stand. A trick with a borrowed wedding ring tends to go down very well with that crowd.
He'll step aside for the cake, any toasts and the moment the godparents are thanked. Tell him roughly when those are planned and he'll fit round them. If there's a family speech, he'll be well out of the way before anyone clinks a glass, and back among the guests once it's over.
Family reunions, welcome-home parties and big family lunches work in exactly the same way. There's more on the party magician page, including how he handles a room full of different ages.
Your big day with a wedding magician in Windermere
A wedding is a family party on a grand scale. While the couple are off having photos taken, guests are left with a drink and a lot of time to fill. Lewis drifts between them so the two families get chatting well before they're seated side by side.
Over the wedding breakfast he visits each table between courses. He has your running order, so he's finished and out of the way before anyone stands up to speak. If evening guests are joining later, a few tricks at the bar help them feel welcome straight away.
How long should the reception slot be? That depends on guest numbers and how long the photos will take. A magician in Windermere can reach sixty or so guests in about an hour; for a bigger crowd, he might carry on into the meal so no table misses out.
Mixed ages are no trouble. Flower girls and page boys get something they can join in with, and the grandparents can stay seated and still have the magic happen right under their noses. See Lewis's wedding magic for more on planning the day.
He needs no stage, no power and no space. Barn, marquee or hotel function room, he'll work wherever your guests are standing or sitting. If the rain sets in and the drinks move indoors, he simply goes with everyone.
Work parties and Christmas dos in Westmorland and Furness
Lewis is booked by businesses as well. At a staff Christmas party or summer do, teams tend to stick together. A magician in Windermere moving round the room gives everyone a reason to gather, laugh and talk to people they don't usually work with.
Lewis tends to mingle as staff arrive and get their first drink, then visit the tables once everyone sits down, stopping for any speeches or awards. Client evenings and product launches suit it too, and with a little notice your logo or product can appear in a trick.
Big or small, the approach adapts. For a dozen people round a restaurant table, he can spend proper time with each guest. For a couple of hundred at a hotel, he'll want the table plan in advance so a magician in Windermere doesn't miss the far corner of the room.
Plenty of teams include people who don't drink or don't dance. Close-up magic gives them something to enjoy that has nothing to do with either, and they're often the ones who remember the tricks best on Monday morning.
More detail is on the corporate entertainment page. Christmas dates go quickly, so it's worth asking early if you have a date in mind.
What families like about close-up magic
- Every age included Babies, children, teenagers and grandparents all get something they'll enjoy.
- Calm around little ones Quiet magic at arm's length, so it suits christenings and naming days.
- Hosts get a break While you're busy, the guests you haven't reached are being entertained.
- No space needed He works among your guests, so a hotel, a barn and your own garden all suit him equally.
- Big moments come first Cake, toasts and speeches always take priority.
Places for a family party around Windermere
Lewis travels across the north west, so a magician in Windermere can come to wherever you've booked. A christening lunch might be at a hotel like Craig Manor Hotel or The Belsfield, a wedding could be at Fairbank Wedding Barn or Windermere Manor Hotel, and a work do might be in the clubhouse at Windermere Golf Club.
He also covers Kendal, Ulverston and Lancaster, so if your venue is a bit further out, it's no problem. He performs all over the UK and has worked as far afield as Malta and Hyde Park in London, so any venue in the area is easy to reach.
When you get in touch, tell us the venue, the date and roughly how many children are coming. Knowing the ages in advance lets your magician in Windermere pick tricks that suit the room.
Good to know
Would a magician in Windermere work at our little one's christening?
Very much so. The magic is quiet and gentle, so it suits babies and young children, and it gives the grown-ups something to chat about too. A magician in Windermere at a christening will also keep the older children busy, so parents get a chance to eat.
How does Lewis handle such a wide age range?
He reads each group as he reaches it. Children get tricks they can help with, while older guests get something slower and more puzzling. Teenagers can be the toughest crowd, but a trick that happens in their own hands usually wins them round, and he's happy for them to film it.
Can the party be at our holiday cottage or house?
Yes. Close-up magic fits any room. A lounge with the sofas pushed back, a kitchen island or a lawn is all he needs. Just let us know roughly how many are coming and when the food will be out. A magician in Windermere at a house party can drift between rooms as the party moves around.
Can Lewis cover our wedding as well?
Yes. Drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and evening parties all work well, planned round your photographer and the speeches. Couples usually start with the reception, and plenty keep him on through dinner or into the evening.
Can a magician in Windermere entertain at a work Christmas party?
Definitely. Roaming magic at the drinks and table magic at dinner is a popular plan for office parties. He'll keep well clear of the speeches, and can work your brand into a trick for a client evening.
What if someone doesn't want to join in?
That's fine. Lewis never forces anyone to take part. Some guests love to help, others prefer to watch, and both are welcome. A shy guest might just hold a card, and that's plenty.
Planning a family get-together?
Send us the date, the venue and a rough idea of who's coming, from the youngest to the oldest. We'll look at the diary and get straight back to you about booking a magician in Windermere.
What people say about Lewis
Lewis absolutely transformed our event and made it a day to remember! He managed to capture everyone's attention and engage with all ages. I really didn't expect such a huge impact, but let's just say that my guests are still talking about how amazing he is a month later! Thank you Lewis for making my…
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)…
Jamie and Lewis certainly worked their magic on our companies 50th Anniversary event on Saturday. They mesmerized everyone and left people in awe. We have had so many positive comments. We would definitely recommend them. Thank you so much!