Magician in Telford for the whole wedding day
Your guests will spend more time waiting around than you'd think. Lewis makes sure they spend it laughing with each other instead.
Couples who hire a magician in Telford for their wedding are usually solving one problem: the long stretches where guests have nothing much to do. The drinks after the ceremony, the gap before the meal, the lull while the evening crowd turns up. Lewis Joss fills those with close-up magic that happens right in your guests' hands.
He's been doing magic since his grandad taught him at six, joined The Magic Circle's youth initiative at ten, and has worked on TV with the late Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee. Britain's Got Talent viewers saw him in 2024, as one half of the double act Jay & Joss. At your wedding, though, he's there to look after your guests while you two enjoy the day.
How wedding magician hire works with a magician in Telford
Most couples start with the drinks reception. It's the part of the day when you're busy with the photographer and your guests are standing about with a glass of fizz, many of them meeting for the first time. Lewis moves through the crowd in small groups, a few minutes each, so nobody's left on the edge.
Next is the wedding breakfast. Table magic between courses gives every table its own few minutes, timed so the waiting staff can carry on. Lewis is well out of sight before the speeches, and he'll stop for the photographer whenever they need people.
The evening is the third option. A short spell after the first dance is a nice way to welcome the guests who've only come for the party. It gives them a taste of the day they missed, and it helps the two crowds mix.
When you hire a magician for a wedding, it's worth sending your running order and your photographer's details beforehand. Lewis will fit round both, and he'll ask about any guests who'd love to be involved or any who'd rather just watch.
There's more on how couples usually split the time on the wedding magic page. If you're torn between slots, tell Lewis how your day is shaping up and he'll be honest about where magic will help most. Sometimes that's the drinks, sometimes it's the evening, and occasionally it's both.
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Why close-up magic suits a wedding crowd
A wedding throws together people whose only link is the bride or the groom. The bride's university friends, the groom's football team, two sets of aunts and uncles. Close-up magic gives them something to share without anyone being dragged up in front of a crowd. Two strangers who've both just watched a card appear in their own pocket tend to start chatting.
It suits every age. Children make a beeline for him, and he'll often let a page boy or flower girl do a trick of their own. Older relatives get slower, gentler magic they can enjoy from their seat.
Spare a thought for the guest who knows nobody. There's always one, a new boyfriend or a colleague who came alone. Lewis looks out for them in the first ten minutes, and after a shared laugh with the group beside them, they've got people to sit with at dinner and dance with later.
It's also very easy on the venue. There's nothing to plug in and no floor space to clear. As a wedding magician in Telford, Lewis just works in among your guests, indoors or out, wherever they've gathered.
And if your plans change on the day, because the photos run long or dinner's late, he simply adapts. That flexibility is half the reason couples like booking a magician in Telford for the drinks.
What a magician in Telford brings to your wedding
- Fills the drinks reception The longest wait of the day becomes one of the bits people remember.
- Table magic between courses Every table gets a visit, and the food service runs as normal.
- Works round your timings Photographer, speeches and first dance always come first.
- Every age included From the youngest page boy to the eldest great aunt.
- Seen on BGT 2024 As one half of Jay & Joss, which gives guests something to chat about at the bar.
Christmas parties, birthdays and family dos
Weddings aren't all he does. Work events are a big part of the year, and he's worked for companies including Mercedes-Benz and Toys "R" Us. At a Christmas party he'll roam during the drinks to break the ice, then visit tables once dinner starts. Different teams end up gathered round the same trick. See the corporate entertainment page for more.
Client evenings and launches work too, and with some notice he can build a company logo or product into a routine. Close-up magic for hire at a business event gives your team an easy opener with every guest.
Timing at a staff do is something he takes seriously. If the managing director wants to say a few words or there's an awards bit, a magician in Telford should know to fade away and come back once the clapping stops. Lewis checks the running order with the organiser before the night.
Then there are the family parties. A fortieth, a ruby wedding, a christening lunch. Whoever you're celebrating can be the star of a trick if they'd like, and the rest of the room gets a story to tell. The party magician page has more on birthdays and family occasions.
A magician in Telford can do a house party just as easily as a hotel function room. There's no stage needed, so he can move between the kitchen and the garden wherever people have settled. Surprise parties work nicely too, as he can keep the room busy while everyone waits for the big moment.
Telford reception venues, from hotels to clubhouses
Lewis travels across the West Midlands and beyond, so a magician in Telford is easy to arrange wherever your reception is. A wedding round here might be at a hotel such as Buckatree Hall Hotel, The Park House Hotel or the Best Western Valley Hotel, or in the clubhouse at Shifnal Golf Club. Close-up magic happens at arm's length, so any room suits it.
He also covers Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth and Wolverhampton, which is handy if your guests are coming from a few towns. He's even performed in Malta, so travelling to your venue is never an issue.
Outdoor drinks on a lawn or a terrace are no trouble either. If the sun's out, Lewis works the garden. If it isn't, a magician in Telford can follow the crowd inside without missing a beat. The same goes for marquees, barns and function suites.
Before you book
What part of the day should we book a magician in Telford for?
Most couples pick the drinks reception, since that's the longest stretch with nothing planned. Plenty add the wedding breakfast, and some keep him on for the evening too.
Can we hire a magician for the wedding breakfast only?
Yes. Lewis can visit every table between courses and fit in around the service. Let him know how many tables there are and roughly when each course is due. Grandparents tend to love this bit, as the magic comes to them at the table.
Will he work around our photographer?
Always. He'll talk through the timings with you beforehand and stop whenever the photographer needs guests, so nobody misses a group shot.
Will a magician in Telford take on our office Christmas do?
He does, and they're a big part of his diary. He roams during drinks and visits tables once dinner is served, getting different teams talking. Client nights and summer socials are welcome as well.
Is it suitable for a family birthday with young children?
Very much so. He adjusts the magic for whoever's watching, so children can join in and the grown-ups get tricks that keep them guessing. Teenagers tend to be won over once the trick happens with their own phone.
How soon should we book a magician in Telford for a summer wedding?
As soon as your date's fixed. Summer Saturdays fill up first, so it's worth checking his diary early.
Wedding booked, entertainment still to sort?
Drop us a line with your wedding date, where it's being held and a rough guest count. We'll look at Lewis's diary and reply quickly about having a magician in Telford with you.
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!
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…
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.