Magician in St Neots for staff parties
Half the room knows each other far too well, the other half have only ever met on video calls. Getting them laughing together takes more than a free bar.
Companies book a magician in St Neots when they want the team night out to actually feel like a team night out. Lewis Joss works the room with close-up magic: a trick with a borrowed phone, a signed card that ends up somewhere impossible, a coin that melts away in someone's palm. Before long the new starter and the finance director are leaning in together, trying to spot the move.
Lewis is a Member of The Magic Circle and of Equity, and his corporate clients have included Thomson Holidays and SCA. He knows a work audience needs a light touch: nobody pulled up in front of colleagues, nothing that could embarrass the boss, and plenty of chances for quieter people to join in on their own terms.
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Christmas parties and awards nights with a magician in St Neots
The classic plan has two halves. As people arrive and gather round the bar, Lewis roams from group to group, breaking the ice before anyone has settled into their usual clique. Then, when the meal begins, he moves from table to table between courses, so every department gets its own few minutes.
There's a review from an end-of-year ball at Cranfield University that describes it well: mix and mingle magic over the welcome drinks and canapés, then table performances once guests sat down for the formal dinner. It's the format he'd suggest for most staff parties, whatever the size.
Awards nights need a little extra care. The awards themselves are the main event, so Lewis keeps clear while trophies are handed out, and uses the build-up and the gaps between categories to keep tables entertained. Send him the running order and he'll plan round it.
If your team includes people who don't drink, or who'd sooner skip the dance floor, magic gives them something to enjoy that has nothing to do with either. A magician in St Neots working the quieter tables makes sure they feel part of the night too.
Summer parties, client evenings and product launches suit this style just as well, and he can build your brand into a trick given notice. There's more on the corporate entertainment page.
St Neots weddings, from drinks reception to evening do
Weddings have a lot in common with staff parties: a room full of people who don't all know each other. During the drinks reception, while the couple are away with the photographer, Lewis works the crowd so guests aren't left standing in silence.
At the wedding breakfast he goes round the tables as plates are cleared, and keeps well clear of the speeches. If you're looking for a wedding magician in St Neots for the evening as well, it's a friendly way to welcome guests who've missed the day. He'll ask for your running order beforehand, so he knows exactly when the food is coming and when the best man is due on.
The reception slot depends on numbers and your photo list. A magician in St Neots can get round sixty guests comfortably in about an hour, while a crowd of a hundred and fifty might need longer, or he can carry on into the meal so nobody misses out.
Mixed ages are easy. Lewis will do something quick and visual for a flower girl, then something slower and more thoughtful for a grandparent who'd rather stay seated. If there's a table of plus-ones who don't know a soul, mention it and they'll get a visit first. See Lewis's wedding magic for how he plans the day.
He needs no stage or power, so marquee, function room or garden, he'll work wherever your guests are. If the rain arrives and the drinks move indoors, he simply goes with them.
Family parties, big birthdays and anniversaries
A fortieth, a golden wedding or a christening lunch has the same challenge as a work do: people from different corners of life, thrown together for an afternoon or evening. A magician in St Neots gives them something to share.
While you're busy hosting, Lewis is entertaining the guests you haven't had a chance to reach. He pitches each trick to the group in front of him, from toddlers to great grandparents. Older relatives can stay in their seats and still have the magic happen right in front of them, while children get tricks they can help with.
Christenings need a gentler approach. There are no bangs or flashes, so sleeping babies stay asleep, and Lewis fits round the service, the food and the cake. Older children often end up following a magician in St Neots round the room, which gives their parents a well-earned sit down.
Whoever you're celebrating can be the star of a trick or simply watch. Tell Lewis which they'd prefer. More on the party magician page.
House parties work well too. He needs no space, so he'll find guests in the kitchen, the lounge or out on the patio, and drift between them as the party moves around.
Why it works at a company do
- Teams start mixing People crowd round the magic, and they rarely crowd round in their usual groups.
- Nobody singled out No stage, no volunteers dragged up. It's a few minutes with whoever's standing there.
- Fits the agenda Speeches, awards and raffles come first. He works in the gaps.
- Branded magic Your logo or product can feature in a trick at launches and client nights. Give him a few weeks' notice so there's time to plan it properly.
- Not just work events Weddings, birthdays and family parties follow a very similar format.
Where a St Neots work do might be held
Lewis travels throughout Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and beyond, so having a magician in St Neots works wherever you've booked the party. A work dinner might be at Wyboston Lakes or Abbotsley Golf Hotel, while a summer party or a birthday could be in the clubhouse at St Neots Golf Club or Brampton Park Golf Club.
He also covers Huntingdon, Bedford and Sandy, and the Cambridgeshire page covers the rest of the county.
When you enquire, let us know the venue, the start time and your headcount. That's all your magician in St Neots needs to start planning. A rough idea of when food goes out helps him plan the evening.
A few quick answers
How soon should we book a magician in St Neots for a December party?
As soon as you've fixed the date. December Fridays and Saturdays go first, and it's worth checking before the venue contract is signed if you can. Summer parties are a little more relaxed, but popular Friday nights in June and July still get booked up.
Can he work round our awards ceremony?
Yes. He'll entertain over drinks and between courses, and step back completely while the awards are presented. Send him the running order and he'll plan round it.
Will it work in a noisy room?
Yes. Close-up magic happens a foot or two from people, so nobody has to strain to hear. He'll work the quieter areas once the music starts. Once the DJ is in full swing, that's usually his signal to wrap up.
Is it only corporate work, or weddings as well?
Weddings too, and plenty of them. The drinks reception, the wedding breakfast and the evening party can all have magic, timed round your photos and speeches. Most couples go for the first two, then add the evening if lots of friends are arriving later.
Can a magician in St Neots come to a birthday at home?
Of course. He needs no space or setup, so a house party or garden party is perfect. Let us know roughly how many are coming. If it's a surprise, he'll keep out of sight until the reveal is done.
How long should we book for?
It depends on numbers. Thirty colleagues at a dinner need less time than three hundred at a gala. Share your headcount and he'll suggest the right length. A magician in St Neots at a small dinner can spend real time with each table; at a big gala he'll plan a route.
Sorting out the team night out?
Send over your date, venue and headcount, and we'll check whether Lewis can be your magician in St Neots for the night.
What people say about Lewis
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.
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
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!