Magician in Teignmouth between the canapés and the coffee
Arrival drinks and a sit-down meal both come with plenty of waiting about. Close-up magic turns that waiting into the bit everyone talks about.
Bringing a magician in Teignmouth to a reception or a formal dinner gives your guests something better to do than check their phones between canapés. Drinks receptions are full of small clusters of people who don't quite know each other. Dinners have long gaps between courses. Lewis Joss works right in the middle of both.
He's a Member of The Magic Circle and of Equity, and his diary covers everything from private parties to cruise ships, plus bookings at Hyde Park in London. He's also one half of Jay & Joss, the act that appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2024. On the night, he's the person quietly making a signed card appear somewhere it really shouldn't be. That's what guests remember.
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How a magician in Teignmouth works a reception and a meal
During the drinks, he mingles. Lewis picks a group, introduces himself, and does a few minutes of sleight of hand with whatever's handy, maybe a borrowed coin, a ring or a business card. Then he moves on while they're still laughing, and the next group is already wondering what all the fuss was about.
Once everyone's seated, he switches to table magic. He visits each table between courses, so he's never in the way of the waiting staff and nobody's food sits about getting cold. The tables tucked at the back of the room get exactly the same attention as the ones at the front.
A Cranfield University end of year ball ran on exactly this plan: mix and mingle magic through the welcome drinks and canapés, table performances once the formal dinner began. The client said afterwards that his tricks weren't the run of the mill card stuff, and that he kept guests entertained throughout.
Speeches and toasts always come first. Send him your running order and he'll be finished and well out of the way before anyone stands up, then carry on afterwards when the room has relaxed. A magician in Teignmouth who stepped on the best man's punchline wouldn't be booked twice.
How long to book for really depends on numbers. Thirty guests at a private dinner can all be reached quickly, while a big reception and a three course meal for a couple of hundred people takes longer. Lewis will tell you honestly what makes sense.
Teignmouth weddings: the reception, the breakfast and the evening
A wedding is a drinks reception and a formal dinner rolled into one long, emotional day. A wedding magician in Teignmouth fits into the same gaps: mingling while you're off with the photographer, then table magic at the wedding breakfast.
The drinks reception is the slot most couples start with, because it's often the longest wait. It's also when two families who've never met are politely making small talk. A shared trick gives them something to laugh about together. Nobody is left hovering on the edge with no one to talk to.
He'll keep clear of the speeches, and some couples keep him on into the evening to greet the guests who weren't at the ceremony. There's more about this on the wedding magician page.
It's worth flagging anyone who might need a bit of extra care. The table of plus-ones who know nobody, the friends who've flown in, the grandparent who can't easily stand. A magician in Teignmouth who knows that in advance will make sure they get a visit early.
If the weather means the drinks move indoors, it doesn't matter. With no props to set up, he simply follows the guests to wherever they end up. Same goes if the photos overrun by half an hour. He just keeps going until you're back.
What a Teignmouth magician adds to a formal evening
- Fills the gaps Arrival drinks and the pauses between courses are when guests most need a reason to talk. That's exactly where a magician in Teignmouth earns his keep.
- Works with the service He times his table visits so food goes out on schedule. The waiting staff never have to work round him.
- Needs no kit No stage, power or microphone. He works standing among the guests or at the table.
- Keeps clear of speeches Toasts and awards come first. He plans round them.
- Something different Personal, close-up magic that happens in guests' own hands, not on a stage at the far end of the room. Guests remember it because it happened to them.
Work dinners, Christmas dos and family parties
Company dinners, Christmas parties and awards evenings follow much the same pattern as any formal event: drinks, then a meal, then speeches or awards. Lewis has worked for clients including Toys "R" Us, SCA and Mercedes-Benz, so a room full of colleagues is home ground. The corporate entertainment page explains more.
Client evenings and product launches can have your brand worked into a trick, if you give him some notice. And December weekend dates go early, so it pays to get in touch as soon as you've fixed one. The people on soft drinks get just as much out of it as the ones at the bar, and they'll remember the tricks clearly on Monday.
Milestone birthdays, anniversary dinners and christening lunches are just as well suited. Guests come from different parts of someone's life, and a trick gives them all something in common. He'll pitch it to the age of whoever's watching, from children to grandparents. The party magician page covers family celebrations.
For whoever you're celebrating, he can put them at the centre of a routine in front of everyone, or leave them in peace if they'd prefer. Some people love the attention. Others would rather slide under the table. Either is fine.
Hotels and wedding barns near Teignmouth
Lewis travels across Devon and the rest of Teignbridge, so booking a magician in Teignmouth works wherever your evening is planned. A wedding or company dinner could be at a hotel like the Langstone Cliff Hotel, The Lynton or the Cliffden Hotel, or at an events venue like Bickham Barn. The magic is personal and close-up, so it works in any room.
He also covers Newton Abbot, Exmouth and Exeter, and performs at events right across the UK. So if guests are travelling in from all over for a wedding or a company dinner, booking a magician in Teignmouth is still straightforward.
Questions people ask
Could one booking cover welcome drinks and the sit-down meal?
Yes, and that's the most common booking. Roaming magic during the drinks, then table visits between courses. He'll plan the timings with you or the venue.
Will table magic interrupt our meal?
No. He watches the service and moves on as plates arrive. Nobody's food goes cold because of a card trick. If a table is deep in conversation, he'll come back to them later rather than barge in. A magician in Teignmouth at a dinner should feel like part of the evening, not an interruption.
Does close-up magic suit a black tie dinner?
It's ideal. It's personal and conversational rather than loud, so it fits a formal room. He'll dress to suit the occasion. Smart dress and quiet gasps go together surprisingly well.
Can a magician in Teignmouth cover a wedding as well as corporate events?
Definitely. Weddings, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, Christmas parties and awards nights are all part of Lewis's year. Most follow the same rhythm of drinks then a meal, so the approach carries over neatly.
Our dinner is next December. Too early to ask a magician in Teignmouth?
Not at all. As soon as your date and venue are fixed, ask. Summer Saturdays and December weekends are always the busiest. A rough guest count is enough to check the date, and you can firm up the details later.
What does the hotel need to provide for the magic?
Nothing really. No stage, microphone or power. Just the timings for drinks, food and speeches. A contact name for when he arrives helps too. He'll turn up early and stay out of the way while the room is being finished.
Got a table plan to sort out?
Let us know the date, the venue and roughly how many are coming. We'll look at Lewis's diary and reply quickly about having a magician in Teignmouth there on the night.
What people say about Lewis
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…
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!
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