Magician in Hertfordshire for your wedding's quiet bits
Between the vows and the first dance there are hours of hanging about. Lewis turns those hours into the part guests talk about on the drive home.
A magician in Hertfordshire at your wedding is mostly there for the in-between moments: the drinks while the photographer has you on the lawn, the pause before the starter, the lull before the evening crowd arrives. Lewis Joss fills those gaps with close-up magic done right in front of your guests, using their rings, their phones and the odd borrowed fiver.
He's a Member of The Magic Circle and of Equity, and he's been booked everywhere from the Royal Air Force Club and Hyde Park in London to Malta. In 2024 he was on Britain's Got Talent as one half of Jay & Joss. He covers the whole of Hertfordshire, from Watford and Borehamwood to Stevenage and Bishops Stortford.
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Hertfordshire wedding magician: drinks, tables and the evening
The drinks reception comes first for most couples. Guests arrive from the ceremony, grab a glass, and then wait while you're off having photos. Lewis works his way round in small groups, which means nobody's left standing on their own and the two families start mixing without being pushed.
Then the wedding breakfast. A table magician in Hertfordshire is at his most useful between courses, when the plates have gone and the next lot hasn't arrived. Lewis goes from table to table, so the top table, the uni friends and the children's table all get a turn. He watches the kitchen and keeps clear of the speeches.
Some couples keep him for the start of the evening too. Evening guests often arrive knowing only one or two people, and a few tricks at the bar makes them feel part of it straight away. It's also handy if the band or DJ is still setting up.
Booking a magician in Hertfordshire for a wedding is easier if he knows the timings, so send the running order when you have it. He's happy to talk to your planner or the venue coordinator. The wedding magician page goes into more detail.
Little ones and older relatives get looked after as well. A page boy gets something quick and visual, while a grandparent gets something slower and a bit more careful. And if there's a table where nobody knows anyone, tell him and he'll head there first.
Christmas parties and corporate events in Hertfordshire
Work dos are full of people who see each other every day and still don't talk. A corporate magician in Hertfordshire gives them a reason to, because people gather round a trick without thinking about which team they're in.
Lewis has plenty of experience with company crowds. At one end-of-year ball at Cranfield University, the brief was mix and mingle magic over the welcome drinks and canapés, then table performances once guests sat down for dinner. That two-part pattern suits most Christmas parties and awards nights.
He'll fit round the evening's running order, stepping back for awards, raffles and the boss's thank yous. If you're planning a launch or client night, he can bring your product or logo into a trick, given a bit of notice. More on that side on the corporate entertainment page.
If you're after a Christmas party magician in Hertfordshire, the advice is simple. Book early. Late November and December Fridays are the first to go, and they often go before the menu's been chosen.
Summer parties and team days work just as well. He's fine outdoors, so he can work the terrace or the lawn and find the groups who've drifted off from the main crowd.
Birthdays and family days with a magician in Hertfordshire
Not every booking is a wedding or a work do. Fortieths, fiftieths, anniversaries, christenings and big family get-togethers all suit close-up magic, because it comes to the guests rather than asking them to sit in rows. A party magician in Hertfordshire who works this way keeps things moving while you're busy hosting.
Mixed ages are the norm at family parties, and that's fine. Lewis reads each group and pitches it accordingly: quick, colourful tricks for the children, and the sort of thing grown-ups argue about afterwards for everyone else.
Christenings and naming days have their own rhythm. There's usually a lunch, lots of small children and a few relatives who've travelled a long way. Lewis keeps it light and short at each group, so the babies can nap and the toddlers stay interested, and the grown-ups get something to talk about over the coffee.
A ruby or golden anniversary party is a lovely booking for a magician in Hertfordshire. Old friends who haven't seen each other in years end up crowding round the same trick, and it gives them an easy way back into conversation. The couple can be involved as much or as little as they like.
House parties are no trouble either. There's no stage to set up and nothing to plug in, so he can work the kitchen, the garden and the living room in turn. Whoever you're celebrating can join in a trick or just enjoy watching. See the party magician page for more.
Why couples and hosts pick a Hertfordshire magician
- Fills the waiting time Drinks receptions and gaps between courses are when guests most need something to watch.
- Every table visited Not just the ones near the door. He works round the whole room.
- Plans round you Photos, speeches and the cake cutting always take priority.
- Needs no set-up No stage, no power, no microphone, so it suits a barn, a marquee or a hotel.
- Work and family too The same style works at a staff Christmas party or a sixtieth at home.
Event venues and hotels the county over
Lewis travels across the county, so a magician in Hertfordshire can come to whichever venue you've booked. A wedding might be at an events venue such as High Elms Manor, Sópers House or Warren Weir, and a Christmas party could just as easily be at a hotel like The White Hart Hotel in St Albans. The magic happens at arm's length, so the size and shape of the room don't really matter.
Lewis also has pages for the main towns in the county: Bishops Stortford, Borehamwood, Cheshunt, Hatfield, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, St Albans, Stevenage, Watford and Welwyn Garden City.
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When should a Hertfordshire wedding have magic?
The drinks reception is the favourite, as it's the longest wait of the day and guests are most glad of something to watch. Plenty of couples add the wedding breakfast, so every table gets a visit between courses, and a few keep Lewis on to welcome the evening guests.
Is Lewis a close up magician or a cabaret act?
Close-up. He works among the guests and at the tables, not from a stage. That's why he suits receptions and dinners so well: every guest gets to see the magic properly.
Can a magician in Hertfordshire work at a marquee or barn wedding?
Yes. Because there's no set-up, a marquee, barn or garden is no different to a hotel function room. He'll find the groups wherever they gather.
Do you do staff parties and awards nights too?
Yes. Christmas parties, awards dinners, launches and client evenings are a big part of what Lewis does, and he plans round the speeches and awards. Tell him a bit about the crowd and he'll pitch the magic to suit.
Can we book a magician in Hertfordshire for a birthday at home?
Of course. House parties suit close-up magic really well. Let him know roughly how many people are coming and when the food's served.
How long would we need him for?
It depends on the number of guests and which parts of the day or evening you want covered. Thirty people at a house party is very different from a hundred and fifty at a wedding breakfast, so send your headcount and timings and Lewis will be straight with you about how long a magician in Hertfordshire needs to see everyone.
Check if Lewis is free for your date
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What people say about Lewis
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!
100% would recommend- Lewis was absolutely brilliant, everyone loved him, he completely understood our brief (which wasn’t simple or probably easy) and worked with it- very grateful! The booking process was also very easy and everyone at Fine Entertainments Ltd was flexible and there were no problems from the start to end.
Jamie for Fine Entertainments arranged Lewis to perform at our wedding. We cannot thank him enough for the performances he gave us and our wedding guests. Made the effort to learn everyone's name, was great with the kids aswell. Such a nice guy and an incredible magician. We were all blown away. Absolute highlight of…