Magician in Sandy for the drinks, the dinner and the bits between
Every good celebration has two slow patches: the drinks before anyone's called through, and the wait between courses. Close-up magic was more or less invented for both.
If you're looking for a magician in Sandy, chances are there's a reception and a meal involved. A wedding breakfast, a company dinner, a fiftieth in a hotel dining room. The format barely changes, and nor do the moments where guests run out of small talk.
Lewis Joss fills those moments. He's a close-up magician, a Member of The Magic Circle and of Equity, and he works right in among your guests. First he mingles while drinks are poured, then he goes table to table once everyone sits down, so nobody misses out. It's that simple.
A magician in Sandy for wedding drinks and the breakfast
Weddings are where this format really shines. After the ceremony you'll be away with the photographer, sometimes for well over an hour. Your guests are left holding a glass of fizz and making polite conversation with people they met ten minutes ago. That's the moment to have Lewis start work.
He moves between small groups, a few minutes with each. A ring borrowed from the bride's aunt disappears, a card signed by the best man turns up in a sealed envelope, and the two families have something to laugh about together. It's quiet, friendly magic, and nobody is dragged into the spotlight.
Once the wedding breakfast is called, he switches to the tables. A magician in Sandy working between courses means every table gets its own moment, and the ones where you've seated strangers together warm up quickly. He'll check the timings with your venue first so he's never in the way of the waiting staff.
Speeches are sacred. He'll be finished and gone before the first glass is tapped. If you'd like him back afterwards, while the room is turned round for the evening, that's an easy add, and it's a nice way to welcome the evening guests too.
Couples searching for a wedding magician in Sandy can find more detail on the wedding magician page, including how other couples have split the day up.
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Company dinners and Christmas parties near Sandy
A work Christmas party in a hotel or golf club follows the same rhythm as a wedding, just with more lanyards and fewer hats. Drinks first, then dinner, then perhaps an award or two before the music. A magician in Sandy fits the first two parts neatly.
At the drinks he breaks up the little clusters that form at any work do. People gather round to watch, and they don't gather by department, which is precisely the point. By the time dinner is called, people are chatting to colleagues they'd usually just nod at in the corridor.
During the meal he works the tables between courses. If there's a speech from the boss or an awards slot, he steps back and starts again afterwards. He's performed for corporate clients including Thomson Holidays and Mercedes-Benz, and he's comfortable with a black tie dinner or a relaxed team meal.
Smaller teams get just as much out of it. Twelve people round one long table at a restaurant can feel a bit flat by the main course, and a magician in Sandy dropping in between plates gives the evening a lift. Everyone gets proper time with him, and the new starters have something to talk about with the old hands.
Client evenings and launches suit roaming magic too. Lewis can build your company name or a product into a trick if you tell him what you have in mind early on. Read about it on the corporate entertainment page explains how that works.
Why a sit-down evening suits a magician in Sandy
- Two slots covered Mix and mingle magic at the drinks, then table magic between courses.
- Nobody left out He works through the room steadily, so every table gets a visit.
- TV and advert experience Lewis appeared in the adverts for Channel 5's Minder with Shane Richie.
- Fits round the food He agrees timings with your venue so service carries on smoothly.
- Weddings, work and family The same easy format works for all three kinds of celebration.
Birthday dinners and anniversary meals
Family celebrations often take the shape of a meal too. A sixtieth in a private dining room, a ruby anniversary lunch with children and grandchildren, a birthday dinner for thirty friends. Table magic suits all of them, because nobody has to get up and the conversation keeps flowing.
Lewis pitches each trick to the table. The children help with the magic words, the teenagers get something quick and clever to film, and the older guests get a gentler routine where they can watch every move. Then he moves to the next table and does it all again, differently.
Booking a magician in Sandy for a family meal also takes the pressure off the host. You're juggling the seating plan, the cake and the relatives who arrived early. Meanwhile, the guests you haven't had time for are being entertained, and they're getting to know each other across the table.
Buffets and garden parties work as well as sit-down meals. Instead of table magic he roams, finding the groups by the food and the drinks, and making sure the quieter corners of the garden get a visit. He was taught his first tricks by his grandad aged six, so a family crowd has always felt like familiar ground.
Whoever you're celebrating can be at the centre of a trick if they'd enjoy it, or simply sit back and watch. Toasts and the cake always come first. Have a look at the party magician page for more on family parties.
Where a Sandy dinner or reception might be
Lewis travels throughout Bedfordshire and the neighbouring counties, so having a magician in Sandy is simple to arrange. A wedding or Christmas dinner might be at a hotel like Abbotsley Golf Hotel, The Embankment or The Airman Hotel, or in the function room at Wyboston Lakes Golf Course. Wherever it is, the magic works at arm's length.
He also covers Biggleswade, Potton and St Neots. For the rest of the county, see the Bedfordshire page. A marquee, a golf club dining room or a hotel ballroom are all the same to him, because he brings everything he needs in his pockets.
Before you book
Is it better to book the drinks or the dinner?
Both, if you can. The drinks are the best time to get people mixing, and the tables between courses give everyone their own moment. If you can only choose one, tell us how long each part runs and we'll help you decide.
Can a magician in Sandy work round the waiting staff?
Yes. Lewis speaks to the venue before he starts, steps aside when plates are going down and carries on when they're cleared. Venue teams tend to like having him around, as he keeps guests happy if the kitchen runs late.
Will he be finished before our wedding speeches?
Always. He'll agree timings with your venue or toastmaster and be well out of the way before anyone stands up. If you'd like him to carry on during the evening reception, a magician in Sandy can pick up again once the room is reset.
Does table magic work for a small birthday dinner?
It's perfect for one. With fewer guests, everyone gets plenty of time with him, and it turns a meal out into an occasion. Children at the table can be his assistants, which they usually love.
Can you cover a company Christmas dinner?
Yes. Mingling at the drinks and tables during dinner is the most popular format for a work do. Tell us the headcount and timings and we'll suggest how long to book. Awards nights work well too, as he fills the gaps before and after the presentations.
Does the hotel need to lay anything on for a magician in Sandy?
Nothing. No stage, no power and no space. It just helps to know when the food is going out and when any speeches are planned. Point out any table where nobody knows each other, and he'll head there early.
Booking a meal or reception?
Send us your date, venue and guest numbers. We'll check the diary and get back to you about a magician in Sandy for your evening. Not sure which slot suits you best? Ask, and we'll talk it through.
What people say about Lewis
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…
The entertainment provided by Jamie and Lewis at our event was absolutely fantastic. I received nothing but positive feedback from our guests. For some guests, it was the highlight of the event! Both the close up magic and stage show was enjoyable and high quality. The souvenirs were a brilliant touch and I’m glad that…
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!