Magician in Soham for christenings and family occasions
Little cousins racing round the tables, aunties catching up in the corner, grandparents holding the baby. A family day has a lot going on, and the right entertainment slots in without taking over.
Parents planning a christening often ask whether a magician in Soham will suit a crowd that's half toddlers and half grandparents. It's a fair question, and the answer is yes, because Lewis Joss doesn't put on one show for everybody. He goes round in person, group by group, and tailors what he does to whoever's in front of him.
He performs at hundreds of events a year, from private parties to cruise ships, and he's done TV work alongside the late Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee. Most recently he was on Britain's Got Talent in 2024 as part of Jay & Joss. But family parties remain some of his favourite bookings, because the reactions are so honest.
After the font: a magician in Soham at the christening lunch
After the service, everyone heads off for something to eat. There's usually an hour or so where the adults chat and the children start to get bored of sitting nicely in smart clothes. That's the perfect time for close-up magic. Lewis keeps the youngsters occupied with tricks they can join in with, which gives their parents a chance to actually finish a conversation.
The style is calm. He won't be shouting or making loud bangs near the baby. For the children it's bright, visual magic, like a coin passing through a hand or a borrowed ring turning up somewhere impossible. For the grown-ups he does sharper, cleverer pieces that have them arguing over the sandwiches about how it was done.
Godparents from the other side of the family often know hardly anyone. A few minutes watching magic together is a natural way for them to get chatting with the rest of the room, and it's a small thing that makes the day feel warmer.
Naming ceremonies and baby blessings follow a similar pattern, and so do first birthday parties, where the baby is the reason for the day but the guests are mostly grown-ups. A magician in Soham at one of those gives the adults something to enjoy while the little one is passed from lap to lap.
If there are timings to work around, such as a feed, a nap or the cake being cut, let Lewis know. He'll plan around the baby rather than the other way round. There's more about how he handles young families on the party magician page.
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Birthday parties and get-togethers for the whole family
Family birthdays are a different flavour. A fortieth or a seventieth brings people from every part of someone's life, and the host can't possibly look after them all. With a magician in Soham circulating, the guests you haven't got round to talking to are busy watching something they can't explain, and you get to enjoy your own party.
Whoever you're celebrating can play a part in a trick if they fancy it. It's usually the moment the photos come out. If they'd rather keep a low profile, he'll focus on the guests instead. Either way, toasts and the cake are left well alone.
Anniversaries and reunions work in the same way. Three or four generations around the same tables is the perfect audience for close-up magic, as each person gets something to enjoy at their own pace. Nobody needs to leave their seat or crane their neck to see a stage.
Teenagers are a tough crowd at family dos, but tricks done with their own phones usually win them round. They're welcome to film it, and they normally do. Hiring a magician in Soham for an eighteenth often turns into the bit of the party that ends up all over their social media.
Gardens, village halls and pub function rooms all work, because he brings nothing that needs setting up. Just let him know roughly how many are coming and when the food goes out.
Why parents book a magician in Soham
- Gentle with babies Quiet, close-up tricks that keep older children busy without disturbing the youngest.
- Pitched to every table Fast and playful for kids, slower and sharper for adults.
- Frees up the hosts Guests are entertained while you sort the food and catch up with family.
- Works anywhere Front rooms, gardens, halls and hotels, with no stage or kit needed.
- Weddings and work too The same mingling approach suits a wedding reception or a staff Christmas meal.
Weddings and staff parties in East Cambridgeshire
A wedding is, in the end, a very big family party. Lewis looks after the guests at the drinks reception while the couple are busy with photos, then visits every table between courses at the wedding breakfast, steering clear of the speeches. If you'd like a wedding magician in Soham for the evening as well, he can welcome the later guests as they arrive. The wedding magician page explains more.
All the mixed-age skills from family parties come into play here. The page boy gets a trick he can do himself, and the grandmother of the groom gets something worth telling her friends about. If a table needs a bit of extra attention, just say so.
Small weddings deserve a mention too. With thirty guests at a restaurant lunch, Lewis can spend longer with each table, and the magic becomes more of a relaxed chat with a few gasps thrown in. A magician in Soham at an intimate wedding often gets round everyone two or three times.
Then there are work events. A staff Christmas party has its own challenge, with people sticking to their own teams, and a magician in Soham walking up to a mixed group soon changes that. He mingles over drinks and goes round the tables at dinner, pausing for any awards or speeches.
Lewis has worked with businesses such as Toys "R" Us and Thomson Holidays, so client evenings and summer parties are familiar ground. With notice he can even put your company name into a trick. Find out more on the corporate entertainment page.
Hotels and venues around Soham and Ely
Lewis travels throughout Cambridgeshire and beyond, so a magician in Soham can come to your venue wherever it is. A christening lunch could be at a hotel such as The Old Hall Ely or The Rosery Hotel, while a bigger family party or a work do might suit a hotel like Bedford Lodge Hotel or a venue such as Burwell House.
He also covers Ely, Littleport and Cambridge, and the Cambridgeshire page has the rest of the county. If the family's spread out, the party can be wherever suits.
No venue booked yet? That's fine. Send us the date and we can hold a magician in Soham for you while you sort the rest of the details.
Before you book
What age does a magician in Soham work best with?
All of them, really. Lewis adapts as he goes, so a party with toddlers, teenagers and great grandparents gets something for each. Younger children love joining in, and older guests enjoy watching closely.
How long should magic last at a christening?
Usually around an hour, sometimes a little more for a big family. It depends on how many guests are coming and how long the lunch runs. Tell us the details and we'll suggest what works.
We're hosting in our own living room. Is that enough space?
Yes. Close-up magic suits a home party perfectly, because everyone's close together. He doesn't need a room of his own or anything set up.
Do you do weddings in Cambridgeshire?
Yes. The drinks reception and wedding breakfast are the most popular slots, and some couples add the evening reception to welcome later guests.
Can we book Lewis for a staff party?
Absolutely. He mingles over arrival drinks and visits tables during dinner, working round any speeches or awards. Christmas dates go quickly, so ask early.
What do you need from us to check the date?
The date, the venue or area, and a rough idea of numbers. Send those through the enquiry form and we'll come back to you quickly.
Got a baby to welcome or a family to gather?
Let us know the date, the venue and how many are coming. We'll check the diary and reply about a magician in Soham for your family celebration.
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.
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 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.