Magician in Oundle for Christmas parties and work dinners
The dinner's booked, the crackers are ordered and the playlist's sorted. What's missing is something to get the accounts team talking to the sales lot.
Firms looking for a magician in Oundle usually have one goal for the Christmas party: get everybody mixing. Lewis Joss does that with close-up magic, joining each group for a few minutes and leaving them with a story to tell the next table.
He's worked with organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, SCA and Toys "R" Us, and he's performed at the Royal Air Force Club in London. In 2024 he was on Britain's Got Talent as half of the double act Jay & Joss. So a room full of colleagues in Christmas jumpers holds no fears for him.
Here's how Lewis runs a work party, what he can do at a client event or launch, and how a magician in Oundle can look after a wedding or birthday too.
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What the office gets out of it
- It mixes departments People gather round the magic, and they don't gather by team. It's the simplest way a magician in Oundle can help your staff get to know each other.
- Nobody's singled out No one gets hauled on stage. He works with whoever is standing there, then moves on.
- Fits the agenda Awards, speeches and the raffle come first. He works the gaps.
- Branded tricks Your logo or product can be part of the magic at a launch or client night.
- No set-up needed No stage, no power, no microphone. He works in the room as it is, whether that's a hotel function suite, a golf club or your own office.
A work Christmas do with a magician in Oundle
Picture the first half hour of most office parties. People arrive in twos and threes, head for the bar and then stand in the same little huddles they sit in at work. Lewis walks into those huddles with a borrowed business card or a phone, does something nobody can explain, and gets them laughing together.
Once dinner starts, he goes from table to table between courses. Every table gets its own few minutes, including the one at the back by the fire exit. It keeps the room lively during the slow patches while the kitchen sends out the next course.
He works round the formal bits. Awards, a raffle, a toast to the team: let him know roughly when they're planned and he'll step back until they're done. Then he'll pick up again with the tables he hasn't reached yet. It suits the non-drinkers too. Designated drivers and people who'd rather not dance still get a proper bit of entertainment, and they'll remember every trick when it comes up at work on Monday.
And it's not just Christmas. At a client evening or launch, a magician in Oundle gives guests something to talk about besides the pitch, and Lewis can build your company name, logo or product into a trick. Give him a few weeks' notice and he'll talk you through what's possible. There's more on the corporate events page.
At an exhibition or open day, close-up magic works as a hook. People stop to watch, stay for the chat, and leave with a reason to remember you. Lewis can keep a steady flow of visitors coming through an afternoon. A magician in Oundle working a stand is far better at stopping passers-by than a bowl of sweets.
Oundle weddings: the reception, the meal and the evening
Weddings run on the same two ingredients as a works do: drinks while people stand, then a long meal. While you're off having photos, Lewis goes round the drinks reception in small groups, so the two families start talking and nobody's left hovering on their own.
Wedding breakfasts can drag a little while the staff clear plates and bring out the next course. A magician in Oundle filling those pauses keeps the room chatting, and he'll be gone from the tables well before anyone taps a glass for the best man. Lots of children coming? He'll do something bright and quick for them, then fool their parents.
Couples often keep a wedding magician in Oundle on for the evening as well. Guests arriving after the meal have missed the whole day, and a few tricks by the bar helps them feel part of the party before the band starts. Read more on the wedding page.
He needs no stage, power or space cleared, so a hotel, a golf club or a marquee all work. Send us the running order when you book, with the times for photos, food and speeches, and he'll plan the day round it.
Christmas party venues around Oundle
Lewis travels across Northamptonshire, so a magician in Oundle can come to wherever your work do is booked. That might be a golf club function room like Oundle Golf Club or Elton Furze Golf Club, or a hotel such as the Talbot Hotel or The Haycock Hotel.
He also covers Corby, Peterborough and Kettering, and the Northamptonshire page covers the rest of the county.
When you get in touch, tell us the venue, the start time and your headcount. We'll check the diary and suggest how long you'll want him for. If your party is in the office itself, that works too. A meeting room or canteen is plenty.
Fiftieths, ruby weddings and christening lunches
Family occasions are a big part of the diary too. Family parties are similar. A fiftieth in a hotel function room, a ruby wedding dinner, a christening lunch. All of them mix people who don't know each other, and close-up magic brings them together without anyone having to stand up or join in.
He adjusts for every age, from small children to great grandparents. Whoever you're celebrating can be part of a trick, or left in peace if they prefer. The party magician page has more about family celebrations.
Surprise parties are no trouble either. Lewis will keep a low profile until the big reveal, then start mingling as soon as the cheering dies down. It's a good way to settle a room that's just had a shock.
House parties are easy as well. There's nothing to set up, so he'll find people in the kitchen, the lounge and out on the patio, and leave you free to see to the food and drink.
Your questions
When should we book a magician in Oundle for December?
As soon as you have a date. December weekends fill up fast, often by the summer, so it's worth checking before you sign the venue contract. Lunchtime parties and early December dates can be a little easier to get.
Will the magic work at a sit-down dinner?
Yes. Table magic between courses is a big part of most corporate bookings. He makes sure every table gets a visit, not just the ones near the bar. If there's a long gap before the food, he'll fill it with roaming magic round the bar first.
Can a magician in Oundle include our company in a trick?
He can. Tell us what you're promoting and Lewis will explain the options. A bit of notice helps. It works well at product launches, client evenings and awards dinners.
We're a small team. Is it worth it?
Definitely. With fewer people he can spend longer with each group, which often makes for the best night. A team of twelve round one table at a restaurant gets a proper show, with time for everyone to have a go at guessing how it's done.
Do you do weddings as well?
Yes. Drinks reception and wedding breakfast are the popular slots. Send the running order and he'll plan round the photos and speeches. Evening guests can get a few tricks by the bar before the dancing, if you'd like him to stay on.
Can a magician in Oundle come to a birthday party at home?
Yes. He needs no space or equipment, so a house party is ideal. Let us know roughly how many are coming. A magician in Oundle at a house party tends to end up in the kitchen, which is where everyone is anyway.
Booking this year's works party?
Tell us the date, the venue and roughly how many are coming. We'll get straight back to you about Lewis as your magician in Oundle.
What people say about Lewis
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!
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.
Lewis performed at my recent party. He has a lovely personality, is very entertaining, very competent ,and very well received by all.