Magician in Dursley to get the whole office mingling
Every office has the same Christmas party problem. The warehouse lot stay by the bar, the managers stay by the door, and the new starters don't know where to stand.
Bringing a magician in Dursley to your work party is a simple way to get everyone talking, without party games or anyone being dragged on stage. Lewis Joss moves round the room doing close-up magic for little groups, and the people who were strangers at seven o'clock are comparing notes on how he did it by eight.
He's been doing this for a long time. Lewis became a Member of The Magic Circle after starting in its youth programme at ten, and he's worked for companies such as Thomson Holidays, Mercedes-Benz and SCA. He was also on Britain's Got Talent in 2024 as one half of Jay & Joss, which tends to come up in conversation at the bar.
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What a magician in Dursley adds to a Christmas party
The arrival drinks are where it starts. People turn up in ones and twos, grab a drink and look for someone they know. Lewis goes straight to the groups that are struggling, does a few minutes of magic, and leaves them laughing. Then he does the same with the next lot.
When the meal starts, he works the tables between courses. Every table gets a visit, not just the ones nearest the door. He'll keep an eye on the waiting staff so plates go down on time, and he'll stop before any speeches, awards or the bit where the MD thanks everyone for a good year.
Not everyone at a work do drinks, and not everyone loves dancing. A magician in Dursley gives the quieter half of the office something to enjoy that doesn't depend on either. The ones driving home will remember every trick the next morning, which is more than can be said for the karaoke.
Client evenings and launches work in a similar way. Magic gives your sales team a natural opening line: people stop to watch a trick, stay for a chat, and the conversation carries on after he's moved on. With a magician in Dursley working the room for a couple of hours, there's a steady stream of those openings.
Book early for December. Fridays in the run up to Christmas are the first dates to fill, and some firms book a magician in Dursley a year ahead once they've found something that works. The corporate entertainment page covers the other kinds of work events he does, from summer parties to awards nights.
Weddings with a Dursley wedding magician
The same skills translate neatly to weddings. A drinks reception is really just a work party with better outfits: two groups who don't know each other, standing about while the couple are off having photos taken. Lewis mingles, breaks the ice and makes sure nobody's stuck on the edge.
For the wedding breakfast he visits the tables between courses and gets out of the way well before the speeches. If you'd like a Dursley wedding magician for the evening too, he'll welcome the evening guests who missed the ceremony and the meal. The wedding magician page has more on how a full day works.
Couples often ask how long to book. For most weddings, the drinks reception plus the meal covers the bits when guests need it most. If your photos are taking longer than planned, a magician in Dursley simply keeps going until you're back, so the reception never feels like it's stalled.
If there are children at the wedding, they'll get their own tricks. Page boys and flower girls usually end up following him round, which keeps them busy while the grown-ups talk. And older guests who don't fancy standing for an hour get a visit at their seats.
Five things to know for your work do
- Breaks up the cliques Groups form round the magic, and they don't always form along department lines.
- Nobody is put on the spot It's a few minutes with whoever's standing there, then he moves on. Nobody has to go up on stage.
- Can feature your brand He can build your company name or product into a trick for a client night or launch.
- Works round the agenda Awards, speeches and the meal all come first. He fills the gaps in between.
- No set up at all No stage, no power, no microphone. He works at arm's length with borrowed rings, phones and business cards, so the magic happens in your colleagues' hands.
Birthdays and family celebrations around Stroud district
Family parties are the third big area. A fortieth in a function room, a golden wedding lunch, a christening with grandparents and babies in the same room. Close-up magic works for all of them because Lewis tailors each trick to the people in front of him.
A magician in Dursley can also take some pressure off the host. You can't talk to every guest at once, but while you're sorting the food and the cake, the relatives you haven't got round to are being entertained. The person you're celebrating can be brought into a trick, or left alone if they'd rather not be the centre of attention.
Mixed ages are where close-up magic really shines. A five year old gets something bright and visual that they can make happen themselves. A teenager gets something quick on their own phone. And an eighty year old aunt gets something slow and clear, with plenty of time to have a good look at the cards. Booking a magician in Dursley means all three are happy at the same party.
He's happy to perform at a house or garden party too, so you don't need a venue to book him. For a big birthday at home, he'll find the groups in the kitchen, the lounge and out on the patio. The party magician page explains how he works with a mixed-age crowd.
Barns and venues for parties near Dursley
Lewis travels across Gloucestershire, so getting a magician in Dursley is easy whatever venue your party is booked into. A Christmas do or a wedding round here might be at an events venue such as Eastington Park, Saxon Barn or Kingscote Barn, or at a hotel like the Swan Hotel. Wherever it is, the magic adapts to the room. He'll arrive early, have a quick word with the venue staff about timings, and be ready to go as the first guests come through the door.
If your office is further out, he also covers Stroud, Cirencester and Bristol. He performs right across the UK, so a company with teams on several sites isn't a problem. Being a magician in Dursley one week and in Bristol the next is all part of the job.
Questions people ask
Can a magician in Dursley perform at our office rather than a venue?
Yes. If the party's in the office or a canteen, he can work there just as easily. He only needs your team, not a stage. If it's an afternoon event in a meeting room or a summer barbecue in the car park, that's fine too.
How long should a magician in Dursley stay at a Christmas party?
It depends on headcount. Tell Lewis how many are coming and whether it's a sit down meal, and he'll suggest a length that lets him reach every group.
Will it suit a client evening or product launch?
It's a good fit. Magic gives your team an easy way to start conversations, and he can work your product into a trick if you give him some notice.
Does a magician in Dursley do weddings as well as corporate events?
He does. Weddings are a big part of what he does, especially the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast.
What about a big birthday party?
Birthdays and anniversaries work really well. He'll pitch the magic at the ages in the room, from small children to great grandparents. Let him know roughly when the food and the cake are happening and he'll work round them.
We're a small team. Is it still worth it?
Yes. With fifteen or twenty people he can spend longer with each group, and it tends to feel more personal than a show. A team lunch in a pub function room or a meal in a restaurant's private room both work well.
Sorting the staff party this year?
Tell us the date, the venue and how many are coming. We'll check the diary and get straight back to you about having a magician in Dursley at your do.
What people say about Lewis
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.
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…
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…