Magician in Staines for christenings and naming days
The baby will sleep through most of it. Everyone else needs something to do between the service and the sandwiches.
Families often look for a magician in Staines when a christening or naming day is on the way and they've realised how many people are coming. Godparents, grandparents, the NCT friends, a dozen small cousins and a few great aunts who haven't been in the same room since the last wedding. It's a lot of different ages to keep happy at once.
Lewis Joss does it with close-up magic. He moves around the party, a few minutes with each group, pitching every trick to the people in front of him. A coin appears from a toddler's ear, a card signed by the godfather turns up somewhere ridiculous, and grandma gets a gentle routine she can follow from her chair.
What a magician in Staines brings to a christening party
After the service there's always a slightly awkward stretch. People arrive at the venue at different times, the food isn't quite ready, and the parents are busy with the baby and the photos. That's the perfect window for roaming magic. Lewis gets the room chatting before anyone has a chance to feel spare.
Children are his favourite audience at a family do. They're not told to sit still and watch. Instead they get to hold the cards, blow on a coin and say the magic word, so the trick happens in their hands. Shy ones can hang back and watch, and they usually end up joining in by the third trick.
With a baby at the centre of things, plans change. Feeds, naps and nappy emergencies always win. Lewis is relaxed about all of that and just keeps going with whoever's around. Tell him when the cake is being cut and he'll make sure the room is yours.
He picked up his first tricks from his grandad at the age of six, which might explain why he's so good at keeping three generations entertained at once. He's now a Member of The Magic Circle and a member of Equity.
First birthdays, family reunions and big Sunday lunches work in just the same way. Have a look at the party magician page for more.
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Wedding drinks and breakfasts around Spelthorne
Many families who book Lewis for a christening first met him at a wedding. Couples hire a wedding magician in Staines mainly for the drinks reception, the long gap while they're off with the photographer. He works the room in small groups so both families get a look in and nobody stands about on their own.
At the wedding breakfast he visits each table between courses, which turns the wait for the main into something people actually enjoy. He keeps well away from the speeches.
Mixed ages are as much a feature of weddings as christenings. A magician in Staines who spends his weekends at family parties is well used to switching from a seven year old bridesmaid to her great grandad in the space of a minute, and he'll make a point of finding the table where nobody knows anyone.
Some couples also book the evening, when new guests arrive and need bringing into the party. Page boys and flower girls who've been on their best behaviour all day are always glad of a visit too.
He needs no stage, no power and no space of his own, so a hotel, a golf club or a marquee all work. The wedding magician page has more on how he plans a wedding day.
Good to know for a family party
- Babies come first Feeds, naps and photos always take priority, and he works round them happily.
- Children join in They make the magic happen themselves, which is the bit they remember.
- Grandparents stay seated The magic comes to them, so nobody has to get up or crowd round.
- Home or venue A lounge and garden work as well as a hotel function room. There's no stage, so there's nothing to clear.
- Weddings and work too The same close-up style suits a wedding reception or a staff Christmas party.
Christmas parties and company family days
Companies hire a magician in Staines as well, for Christmas parties, summer socials, awards evenings and client nights. At any work event people tend to stay with their own team. A few minutes of magic in each group gets them talking to the rest of the office.
In 2024 Lewis was on Britain's Got Talent as half of Jay & Joss, and he has done TV work with Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee. Corporate clients over the years include Thomson Holidays and Mercedes-Benz.
He'll start while people are collecting their drinks, then do the tables at dinner, stepping back for any awards. Staff family days are a particularly good fit, as he can keep the parents and children entertained together.
Numbers make a difference. A team of fifteen at a restaurant means plenty of time at each table. Two hundred in a hotel ballroom needs a plan, so the far corners aren't forgotten. Booking a magician in Staines for a big party is easiest when we know the headcount early on.
If you'd like your brand worked into a trick for a launch or client evening, just ask. The corporate entertainment page explains more. Christmas dates in December are always the first to go.
Where families in Staines-upon-Thames hold their parties
Lewis travels across Surrey and well beyond, so a magician in Staines can come to wherever your party is. A christening lunch or family celebration might be at a hotel like The Stanwell Hotel or the Anne Boleyn Hotel, an events space such as Riverside Venue, or the clubhouse at Ashford Manor Golf Club. Plenty of families simply use their own home.
He also covers Windsor, Walton-on-Thames and Woking, and the Surrey page covers the rest of the county.
When you get in touch, tell us the venue, the start time and roughly how many children will be there. Lewis will let you know if he's free to be your magician in Staines and suggest the best time to arrive.
Before you book
Is a magician in Staines suitable for a christening with very young children?
Yes. He keeps things gentle with the tiny ones and saves the sillier tricks for older children. Parents holding a baby can still watch and join in, because nothing needs two free hands.
Can he come to our house after the service?
Absolutely. Houses and gardens work brilliantly for close-up magic, as there's nothing to set up. He'll find the groups in the kitchen, the lounge and out on the patio. Just tell him about the dog, the sleeping baby upstairs or any room that's off limits.
How long does a christening booking usually last?
It depends on the number of guests and how the afternoon runs. Tell us how many are coming and when the food goes out, and we'll suggest a length that reaches everyone. Most families like him to start as people arrive from the church, which is when the room needs the most help.
My sister's getting married next year. Would a magician in Staines suit her wedding?
Yes, weddings are a big part of his year. The drinks reception and the wedding breakfast are the most popular slots, and he plans round the photographer and the speeches. Send him a rough running order a week or so before and he'll plan the rest.
Can he entertain at a staff family day?
He can, and it's a great fit. He can keep the adults and the children amused at the same time, which means everyone gets something out of it. A magician in Staines at a family day can also work the queue for the barbecue, which is where people tend to get restless.
What if the weather's nice and everyone's in the garden?
Then he'll be in the garden too. Close-up magic works just as well outdoors, and if a shower sends everyone inside, he follows them. Summer christenings often spill out onto a lawn or terrace, and that's a lovely setting for roaming magic among the picnic blankets.
Christening or naming day coming up?
Tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many guests (including little ones) you're expecting. We'll check if Lewis can be your magician in Staines.
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!
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…
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