Magician in March for Fenland Christmas parties
The office Christmas do comes round once a year, and most people spend it talking to the same five colleagues they see every day. It doesn't have to go that way.
Book a magician in March for your work party and the evening gets a lot less predictable. Lewis Joss moves between groups with close-up magic, borrowing a business card here and a phone there, and before long the night shift and the office staff are standing round the same trick arguing about how it worked.
Companies have been booking him for years. His clients have included Toys "R" Us, Thomson Holidays and SCA, and he's a Member of The Magic Circle. A corporate client once wrote that his tricks are not your run of the mill card tricks, which is a fair summary of what your team can expect.
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What a magician in March does at a work do
Most staff parties follow a familiar pattern. Drinks while everyone arrives, a sit-down meal, maybe some awards or a thank you from the boss, then the disco. Lewis fits into the first part of the night, when people need the most help to mix and the music isn't yet too loud to chat over.
During drinks he mingles, a few minutes with each group. Nobody is pulled up in front of a crowd and nobody has to volunteer. He simply joins a cluster of people, does something impossible with a borrowed item, and moves on, leaving them talking to each other rather than to their phones.
Once you sit down to eat, he goes table to table between courses. That's how one university's end of year ball ran: mingling over welcome drinks and canapés, then table performances during the formal dinner. It works just as well in a golf club function room as it does in a large hotel.
Timing matters on a work night. Send over the running order and he'll steer well clear of any presentations or speeches. If the food's running late, he'll keep the drinks crowd entertained until the kitchen is ready, then pick up at the tables.
A magician in March is also a handy hook for a client evening or a product launch. Lewis can build your logo or product into a trick, which gives your sales team an easy way to start a conversation. There's more detail on the corporate entertainment page.
From the confetti to the cake: wedding magic round March
The skills that get a staff party mingling work just as well at a wedding. After the ceremony there's often a long drinks reception while the photographer works through the family groups, and guests from both sides stand about not quite sure who to talk to. Lewis goes from group to group, and the time flies.
At the wedding breakfast he visits tables between courses and stays out of the way during the speeches. Couples looking for a wedding magician in March sometimes add the evening too, when new guests arrive and there's a lull before the band or DJ gets going.
He needs nothing from the venue. No stage, no power, no space cleared. That means he fits round the caterers and the photographer without anyone having to change their plans. Have a look at wedding magic with Lewis for how he plans the day.
Children and older relatives get looked after too. A flower girl might get a sponge ball that multiplies in her hand, while Grandad gets a slower routine he can follow from start to finish. Got a table of guests who don't know anyone? Tell him and they'll get the first visit.
Smaller weddings are a good fit as well. For a family meal after a quick civil ceremony, there's time to linger with each table, so it feels relaxed and chatty rather than like a show. Bigger weddings just need a bit more planning, so give him your numbers early.
Big birthdays and family dos round Fenland
Not every party is a work thing. A fiftieth in a hotel function room, a ruby anniversary meal, a christening with three generations at one table. The magic adapts to whoever's in front of him, so youngsters get something to join in with and the older guests get time to properly watch.
Whoever you're celebrating can be part of a trick if they'd like. A gentle routine with their name or a borrowed ring gets everyone laughing, then Lewis moves on to entertain the rest of the room so they can get back to enjoying their party.
Having a magician in March at a family party also takes the pressure off the host. You can't talk to everyone at once, but while you're sorting the buffet and topping up glasses, the guests you haven't reached yet are busy being amazed.
Teenagers are often the hardest to impress, which makes them fun to perform for. Close-up magic happens in their own hands, so there's no hiding behind a shrug. Lewis keeps it quick, lets them film it on their phones, and they usually end up asking for one more.
House parties and garden dos are absolutely fine, as close-up magic needs no space at all. Read the party magician page for more on family bookings.
Why teams book a magician in March
- Gets departments talking People gather round each trick, and they don't gather in their usual teams.
- Nobody's put on the spot There's no stage and no volunteers dragged up. Just a few minutes with each group.
- Fits round the formal bits Speeches, awards and the meal come first, and he plans his evening round them.
- Any room, any size From a private dining room for twenty to a function suite for a few hundred.
- Weddings and birthdays too The same mix of roaming and table magic suits drinks receptions and family parties.
Clubhouses and hotels for a do in March
Lewis travels throughout Cambridgeshire, so a magician in March can come to wherever your party is booked. That might be the clubhouse at March Golf Club, a hotel such as the Oliver Cromwell Hotel, or The Bramley House Hotel a little further out.
He also covers Chatteris, Wisbech and Whittlesey, and the Cambridgeshire page covers the rest of the county. So if your team is spread across a few Fenland towns, that's no problem.
When you enquire, mention the venue, the start time and your headcount. Lewis will confirm he's free to be your magician in March and suggest how long he'll need to reach every table. If the party's split across two rooms, or there's a marquee outside, let us know that too so he can plan his route round the guests.
A few quick answers
How early should we book a magician in March for a Christmas party?
As early as you can. December weekends fill up fast, so if you've got a date pencilled in, check with us before the venue contract is signed.
Half our staff work shifts and won't know each other. Will it help?
That's exactly where close-up magic shines. People from different shifts and sites end up watching the same trick together, and it gives them something easy to talk about. Lewis will often start with the quieter groups so they're drawn into the evening early.
Can a magician in March work in our canteen or warehouse?
Yes. He doesn't need a stage or any equipment, so a canteen, meeting room or cleared warehouse floor works perfectly well.
Can you include our company name in a trick?
He can. It's a nice touch for client nights, launches and long service dinners. Give him a bit of notice so there's time to plan it properly.
Will a magician in March come to our wedding reception?
Yes. Most couples book Lewis for the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast, and some keep him on for the evening. He plans round your photographer and the speeches.
Will a magician in March suit a family birthday at home?
Definitely. Close-up magic works brilliantly in a living room or garden. Let us know roughly how many are coming and when the food's going out.
Sorting the staff party this year?
Tell us the date, the venue and how many are coming. We'll check the diary and come straight back to you about a magician in March for your night out.
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!
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 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…