Magician in Salford for christening days and family dos
Babies in arms, toddlers under the tables, cousins you only see at weddings and funerals. Family parties need entertainment that works for all of them at once.
Getting the whole family together is half the battle, and a magician in Salford can take care of the other half. Lewis Joss performs close-up magic among your guests, a few minutes with each group, so the nan in the corner and the teenagers by the buffet both get a turn.
His own love of magic started in a family setting. His grandad taught him his first tricks when he was six, and his first audiences were relatives who got roped in at every gathering. Now he's a Member of The Magic Circle and one half of Jay & Joss from Britain's Got Talent, but he's never lost his soft spot for a room full of relatives.
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Christening magic with a magician in Salford
Christenings are usually a daytime thing. Church or ceremony in the morning, then food and drink in a function room, a pub or someone's front room. The guest list is a real mix: the baby, a dozen small children, parents who haven't slept properly in months, and grandparents who've waited years for this.
Close-up magic suits that crowd because nobody has to sit still and watch a show. Lewis drifts from one group to the next. For a four year old, it's a coin that appears behind their ear and then in their own fist. For the godparents, it's a borrowed note that ends up somewhere it shouldn't. Each gets something pitched for them.
He'll keep an eye on the baby's routine, too. If there's a nap planned or a quiet moment for photos, tell him and he'll steer clear of that part of the room. Nobody wants a round of applause just as the little one finally drops off.
It also helps the parents. You'll be passing the baby round, chatting to relatives and making sure there's enough food. While you're busy, a magician in Salford keeps the older children entertained and stops the adults drifting into the same three conversations.
Family gatherings beyond christenings work the same way: a naming day, a get-together for a relative visiting from abroad, a reunion of cousins. The party magician page explains how Lewis handles mixed ages.
Salford weddings, from the drinks to the dancing
If you're looking for a wedding magician in Salford, the drinks reception is where he'll do the most good. You're off having photos, and your guests are left holding a glass with nobody to introduce them. Lewis moves between the groups so both families end up laughing at the same thing.
He can stay into the wedding breakfast, visiting the tables between courses and staying well away from the speeches. Some couples book him for the evening too, so the guests who come later get welcomed into the party with something to talk about. If your evening has a band, the best time is before they start or between sets, when people drift back to the bar.
Two families who've never shared a room can take a while to warm up. A card trick that needs someone from each side to help is a quick way round that. By the time you're back from the photographer, your uncle and your new mother-in-law might well be comparing notes on how it was done.
There's no kit to set up and no power needed. He works in among your guests, whether that's a hotel bar, a function suite or a marquee. Have a look at how Lewis plans wedding magic for timings and tips.
Lots of weddings now have plenty of children on the guest list. Booking a magician in Salford who's good with little ones gives page boys and flower girls something to enjoy after a long ceremony, and gives their parents a breather.
Office parties and awards nights near Manchester
Businesses hire a magician in Salford for Christmas parties, summer socials and client evenings. Colleagues often stick to their own department all night, and close-up magic breaks that up. People gather round a trick and start chatting to whoever's next to them.
He tends to mingle as people arrive with their first drink, then go table to table once dinner is served. Awards, raffles and speeches from the boss always come first, and he'll pick up again when they're done.
Loud rooms don't bother close-up magic. It happens a few inches from people's faces, so even with a DJ warming up nobody misses a thing. That makes a magician in Salford an easy fit for a busy hotel party or a city centre bar where a stage act would struggle to be heard.
He's worked for companies such as Mercedes-Benz and Toys "R" Us, and he's performed at Hyde Park in London. With some notice, he can build a trick around your logo or product for a launch. There's more on the corporate entertainment page.
Christmas is the busy season, and Friday nights in December are always first to go. If you've a date pencilled in, ask us early.
What makes it work for families
- Every age catered for Toddlers, teenagers, parents and great grandparents each get tricks that suit them.
- No sitting in rows He comes to each group, so the party carries on around him.
- Baby friendly Tell him about naps and quiet moments and he'll work around them. No bangs, no shouting, nothing to wake a sleeping baby.
- Fits any room Function room, pub, community hall or your own living room. He needs no space or power.
- Weddings and work dos too The same easy-going close-up magic suits receptions and staff parties.
Where Salford families get together
Lewis travels across the North West, so a magician in Salford can come to wherever your party is happening. That might be an events venue like Hemsley House, The Sheridan or the Irish World Heritage Centre, or a function room such as The Venue Urmston. Plenty of christenings happen at home too, and that works just as well.
He also covers Manchester, Bury and Stockport. If your venue is somewhere between them, just tell us where it is.
When you enquire, mention the venue, the start time and whether there's food. A magician in Salford arriving just as the buffet opens is a waste, so Lewis will suggest a time that catches guests while they're mingling.
A few quick answers
Would a magician in Salford work at a christening lunch?
Yes. Christenings are some of the nicest bookings, because every age is in the room. Lewis keeps it gentle for the little ones and saves the trickier stuff for the adults. He can also involve the older brothers and sisters, who often feel a bit left out on the baby's big day.
Will the magic scare very young children?
No. There are no loud bangs or sudden surprises. It's coins, cards and small objects, done slowly enough for small children to enjoy and hold. If a child is shy, he'll do the trick for their big brother or sister first and let them watch from a safe distance.
Can a magician in Salford perform at our house?
Of course. He needs no stage or set-up, so a living room, kitchen or garden is fine. Let us know roughly how many people are coming. House parties often work best of all, because people are relaxed and happy to join in.
Do you cover weddings in Salford?
Yes. Drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions are all popular. Send us your running order and he'll fit round your photos and speeches.
Could a magician in Salford come to our staff Christmas do?
Yes. Office parties are a big part of his year. He'll mingle over drinks and visit each table during the meal. Small team lunches and big dinners both work, though bigger parties need a little more planning.
How long should a family party booking be?
It depends on how many guests are coming and how the day is arranged. Tell us the headcount and timings and Lewis will suggest a length that lets him see everyone. For a christening that runs through the afternoon, a shorter booking timed for after the food often works well.
Bringing the family together soon?
Tell us what you're celebrating, the date and where it's happening. We'll check whether Lewis can be your magician in Salford and get back to you with everything you need.
What people say about Lewis
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)…
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 our wedding during the drinks reception and also between courses of our wedding breakfast. He did an absolutely brilliant job and was such a nice guy to be part of our wedding day. We were really glad we went ahead with the booking. He was a great ice-breaker with our guests and…