Magician in Runcorn for the works Christmas party
The warehouse lads, the office team and the managers, all in one function room for the first time this year. Somebody needs to get them talking.
Book a magician in Runcorn for your works do and the first hour looks very different. Instead of the usual huddles, with each department sticking to its own corner and the bosses chatting among themselves by the bar, you get groups of people from every part of the business crowded round, laughing at the same thing and trying to catch out the bloke with the cards.
That bloke is Lewis Joss. He does close-up magic, he's been in The Magic Circle since he was eighteen, and he's half of Jay & Joss from Britain's Got Talent in 2024. His corporate clients have included the Ministry of Defence, SCA and Thomson Holidays, so he's no stranger to a room of colleagues who'd rather be anywhere than doing a team building exercise. Good news: this isn't one. Nobody gets dragged up for a trust fall.
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Why it works for a works do
- Breaks the huddles Groups form around the magic, not around departments. The warehouse and the office finally end up in the same conversation.
- Nobody's put on the spot There's no stage and no dragging people up. They take part where they stand.
- Fits your timetable Speeches, awards and the meal always take priority.
- Brand tricks on request Your logo or product can feature at a launch or client event.
- Nothing to set up He needs no stage, no power and no space. Just guests.
What a magician in Runcorn does at a staff party
He starts as people arrive. The welcome drinks are the stiffest part of any work do, with everyone standing in the same groups they sit in all year. Lewis moves round the room, stopping with each cluster for a few minutes. He borrows a phone or a business card, does something impossible with it, and moves on. By the time he's been round, people are mixing on their own.
Then dinner. Once everyone's seated, he switches to table magic, visiting each table between courses. It keeps the energy up during the bits of the evening that can drag, like the wait for mains or the long pause while desserts come out. And because he works table by table, nobody's left out.
Speeches and awards are sacred. If the MD wants to say a few words, or there's an employee of the year to hand out, Lewis steps back and waits. He'll pick up afterwards when people are back in the mood.
It doesn't have to be Christmas, either. Summer barbecues, family fun days for staff, retirement parties and company anniversaries all work the same way. A magician in Runcorn suits an afternoon in a marquee as well as a black tie dinner.
Client evenings and product launches are another good fit. Lewis can build your logo or product into a trick, which gives guests something to remember your brand by. Have a look at the corporate entertainment page for more on what he can do for businesses.
Wedding receptions in Runcorn and Halton
The same skills work beautifully at a wedding. Two families, groups of friends who've never met, and a drinks reception that can feel endless while the couple are off with the photographer. Lewis works through the crowd, getting people chatting and laughing, so by the time you're back, everyone's in the party mood.
At the wedding breakfast, he visits tables between courses, always making sure he's clear before the speeches. And if you'd like a wedding magician in Runcorn for the evening as well, he'll welcome the evening guests at the bar and keep them entertained until the dancing starts.
Children at weddings can get restless, especially during the meal. Lewis has a knack for keeping page boys and flower girls entertained, which gives their parents a chance to enjoy themselves too.
Smaller weddings get just as much from it. If you're having forty guests at a restaurant after a register office ceremony, a magician in Runcorn can give every table proper time, so it feels less like a show and more like a chat with someone who keeps doing impossible things with your rings.
Most couples book the drinks reception and the meal. Tell Lewis your timings and guest numbers and he'll suggest what makes sense. The wedding magician page has more.
Function rooms and venues around Runcorn
Lewis travels across the North West, so a magician in Runcorn can come to wherever your event is. A Christmas party could be at a hotel like the Holiday Inn Runcorn, or in the function room at Mersey Valley Golf & Country Club or Sutton Hall Golf Club.
He also covers Widnes, Warrington and Northwich, so if your team is spread across a few sites, the party can be wherever suits. Lewis performs right across the UK, so a venue a bit further out is no trouble. Just give us the address.
It helps to know your timings when you get in touch: doors, dinner, any awards. With those, Lewis can work out when to arrive, and your magician in Runcorn will be mingling from the moment the first coats come off.
Birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations
Big birthday parties tend to bring together people from every corner of someone's life. School friends, work mates, neighbours and family, many of whom have never met. A magician in Runcorn gives them all something to talk about, so the party gets going faster.
Lewis adapts his magic to the people in front of him. Kids get bright, funny tricks they can join in with, while adults get the stuff that has them arguing about how it was done for the rest of the night. Teenagers who swore they'd be bored usually end up filming it on their phones.
Ruby and golden wedding parties are a lovely fit. Friends from decades back sit alongside grandchildren who barely know them, and a few minutes of magic gives them a shared laugh. If the couple would like to be part of a trick, Lewis can build one round them.
If whoever you're celebrating likes the spotlight, he can make them the star of a trick. If they'd rather hide, he'll leave them be. Anniversaries and christenings work in the same relaxed way. See the party magician page for more.
He works anywhere: a social club, a pub function room, a marquee or your own living room. A magician in Runcorn needs no stage or space, so you won't have to move a single chair.
Your questions
Is it worth booking a magician in Runcorn months before December?
Yes. As soon as you have a date, get in touch. December weekends are the busiest of the year, so the earlier you ask, the better your chances.
Our team is quite shy. Will it still work?
Yes. Lewis never puts anyone on the spot. People take part from where they are, and the magic does the work of getting them talking. Quiet teams are often the ones who get the most out of it, because they suddenly have something to talk about.
Can he perform during the day at a staff event?
Yes. Close-up magic works well at daytime events like family fun days, conferences and summer barbecues. He'll fit round the running order, so he's never in the way of the raffle or the food.
Does a magician in Runcorn do weddings too?
Yes. Lewis covers wedding drinks receptions and dinners, working round the photographer and speeches. Some couples also keep him on for the evening to welcome the later guests.
Will it suit a family party with children?
Definitely. He adapts his tricks for all ages, so kids and adults both get something to enjoy. At a christening or a first birthday he keeps things calm and gentle, with nothing loud that might upset a baby.
What do you need to know to book?
The date, the venue, roughly how many guests and the timings for the evening. That's it. If you have clients or VIPs coming, let us know, and he'll make sure their tables get an early visit.
Organising this year's party?
Send us the date, the venue and your numbers, and we'll check whether Lewis can be your magician in Runcorn.
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!
We had Lewis perform at our Christmas party and he was fantastic. His interaction with people was great and the close up magic he performed had people in amazement. Would highly recommend
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)…