Magician in Marlborough for the drinks, the meal and beyond
Your photos will take a while. Your guests will be standing about with a drink. A bit of close-up magic turns that gap into one of the parts they talk about afterwards.
Hiring a magician in Marlborough for your wedding is mostly about the in-between moments: the hour of drinks while you're off with the photographer, the pause between courses, the stretch before the evening crowd arrives. Lewis Joss fills those with close-up magic done right in your guests' hands, so the day never sags.
He's a Member of The Magic Circle and was on Britain's Got Talent in 2024 as one half of the double act Jay & Joss. He's performed everywhere from the Royal Air Force Club and Hyde Park in London to Malta. But weddings are where his style really fits, because the magic is personal, quick and made for small groups.
He started at six, when his grandad taught him a few tricks, and joined The Magic Circle's youth scheme at ten. Years of practice later, a magician in Marlborough with that background knows how to read a room of wedding guests and when to step back.
Planning a wedding magician in Marlborough round your day
The drinks reception is the slot most couples book first. Lewis walks between groups of guests, introduces himself and does a few minutes of magic before moving on. Two families who've only just met suddenly have something in common, which is a much better icebreaker than the weather.
At the wedding breakfast he goes from table to table between courses. Each table gets its own short performance, and he's always out of the way before the speeches start. If you'd like him to look after a particular table first, such as the one full of plus-ones, just say.
Some couples keep him on for the evening. As the evening guests arrive and the band sets up, he can welcome people and get them chatting before the first dance. It's a nice way to make the later arrivals feel part of the day.
As a rough guide, a couple of hours covers the drinks and the meal for a typical wedding. For a big guest list, he'll tell you honestly how long it takes to reach everyone. Send him your running order once it's settled and he'll plan around the photographer and caterers.
Children are welcome in the audience. Pageboys and flower girls love helping with a trick, and he's careful to give older guests something they can enjoy without being dragged in. The wedding magician page has more about how a day usually runs.
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Office parties and client dinners in Wiltshire
Lewis has worked for companies including Mercedes-Benz and Thomson Holidays, so he's used to corporate crowds. At a staff Christmas party he starts during arrival drinks, gets the different teams talking, then moves on to the tables once dinner is served.
Work dos have their own timing. If there are awards, a speech from the boss or a raffle, a magician in Marlborough should stay well clear, and Lewis does. He picks things up again afterwards when the room needs a lift.
Product launches and client evenings work well too. The magic draws people in, and your team gets an easy way to start a conversation. With a bit of notice, he can work your company name into a trick. There's more on the corporate entertainment page.
Small firms needn't feel left out. A team of fifteen round a long table at a hotel dining room is perfect for close-up magic, and with fewer people he can spend more time with each of them.
Summer staff parties and away days are worth considering too. A magician in Marlborough can work a barbecue or garden reception just as easily as a dinner, moving between groups on the lawn while the food is cooking.
Reasons couples add close-up magic to the day
- Fills the photo gap The drinks reception can run long. Magic keeps guests entertained while you're busy with the photographer.
- Brings the families together Groups form round a trick, and they don't always split along bride's side and groom's side.
- Respects the running order He fits round speeches, food service and the first dance.
- No space needed He works in the crowd, so there's no stage, power or microphone to arrange.
- Not just for weddings The same approach suits staff Christmas parties, client dinners and milestone birthdays.
Sixtieths, christenings and surprise parties
A sixtieth, a christening lunch, a ruby anniversary with the whole family in one room. These parties tend to mix ages and friendship groups, and close-up magic is one of the few forms of entertainment that suits all of them at once.
Lewis comes to each group, so there's no need for everyone to gather round a stage. The children get tricks they can join in with, the grown-ups get the ones that start debates, and whoever you're celebrating gets a moment in the limelight if they'd like one.
It also helps the host. You can't talk to everyone at once, but while you're sorting the food, the guests you haven't reached are being entertained. Booking a magician in Marlborough for a house or garden party is simple too, as he needs no space or equipment. See the party magician page for more.
Christenings are a slightly different crowd, with babies, toddlers and grandparents all in one place. Lewis keeps things gentle and visual for the little ones and saves the cleverer stuff for the grown-ups. A magician in Marlborough at a christening lunch also gives the new parents a breather while their guests are kept happy.
For surprise parties, he can be there before whoever you're celebrating arrives, warming the room up so it's already buzzing when they walk through the door. Just let him know the plan and who to look out for.
Hotels and golf clubs in and around Marlborough
Lewis travels all over Wiltshire, so booking a magician in Marlborough is easy wherever your wedding or party is. In and around the town, a reception or dinner might be held at a hotel like The Bear, Parklands Hotel or Chiseldon House Hotel and Restaurant, or in a golf club function room. Wherever it is, the magic adapts, because it happens at arm's length.
If you've got guests or a venue further out, he also covers Swindon, Devizes and Calne. He performs at events all over the UK, so a wedding with guests travelling from far and wide is no problem. Wherever the party ends up, a magician in Marlborough can get there.
Before you book
When is the best time to book a magician in Marlborough for a summer wedding?
As soon as your date and venue are confirmed. Saturdays in the summer fill up fast, and it's worth checking before the rest of your suppliers are finalised.
Should he cover the drinks reception or the wedding breakfast?
Both work well. The reception is where most couples feel the gap, and the meal gives every table a personal visit. Plenty of couples book both.
Can a magician in Marlborough include the children at our wedding?
Yes. Lewis loves getting pageboys and flower girls involved, and he'll pitch it so the adults enjoy it just as much. He'll often start with the younger ones during the drinks, before they get restless waiting for food.
Does Lewis perform at work Christmas parties too?
He does. Arrival drinks followed by table magic during dinner is one of his most common corporate bookings, and it works for teams of every size.
What do you need from us on the day?
Very little. A running order, a contact on the day and an idea of how many guests are coming. He doesn't need a stage, power or space set aside. If there's a quiet table of people who don't know anyone, a quick heads up means he can make them a priority.
Is a magician in Marlborough a good idea for a fiftieth at home?
It's a great fit. Close-up magic works in a kitchen or garden as well as a function room, and he'll fit round the food and any toasts.
Got your wedding date booked?
Tell us the date, the venue and how many guests you're expecting. We'll check the diary and get back to you straight away about a magician in Marlborough for your day. If you're still deciding which part of the day to cover, we're happy to talk it through.
What people say about Lewis
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 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!
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.