Magician in Norfolk to keep wedding guests entertained
A Norfolk wedding usually means guests who've travelled a fair way and a long afternoon between the ceremony and the meal. Lewis makes that afternoon fly by.
With a magician in Norfolk working your wedding, the slow bits of the day stop being slow. Lewis Joss does close-up magic in small groups, using borrowed rings, coins and phones, so your guests get something to laugh about together while you're off with the photographer.
Lewis has performed at hundreds of events, from private parties to cruise ships and as far afield as Malta. He's been on ITV with Ant & Dec, was on Britain's Got Talent in 2024 as one half of Jay & Joss, and he's a Member of The Magic Circle. He travels across Norfolk, Norwich included, and out to towns such as Cromer, Thetford and Diss, for weddings, work parties and family celebrations.
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Five reasons couples ask for a Norfolk magician
- Fills the waits Drinks receptions and gaps between courses fly by when there's magic going on.
- Gets people talking Families, colleagues and friends who've never met end up chatting round the same trick.
- Works round your plans Photos, speeches, awards and the cake always come first.
- No set-up at all No stage, power or sound system needed, so the room stays as you planned it.
- Weddings, work and family The same easy-going approach suits all three kinds of event.
How a magician in Norfolk fits into the wedding day
Most couples book Lewis for the drinks reception first. Guests come out of the ceremony, pick up a glass and then wait, often for an hour or more, while photos are taken. He works round the room a few people at a time, so the friends from work, the new in-laws and the plus-ones who know nobody all get pulled into the fun.
The wedding breakfast is the second slot people ask for. Between courses there's a natural lull while plates are cleared, and he visits each table in turn. He keeps an eye on the waiting staff, never gets in the way of service and stays well clear of the speeches.
Then there's the evening. Evening guests arrive having missed the ceremony and the meal, and the dance floor can take a while to warm up. Keeping a magician in Norfolk on for the first hour of the evening helps the latecomers feel part of it straight away, and it fills the gap while the band sets up.
If you're looking for a wedding magician in Norwich or out in the county, send Lewis the running order once you have it. He's happy to chat to your planner or venue coordinator so the timings line up. The wedding magician page has more about the day.
Children and older relatives are well looked after. A page boy gets something quick and colourful at his own height, and a grandparent gets a slower trick they can follow properly. Any table that looks a bit lost gets a visit first.
Office Christmas parties and corporate evenings
A company party has its own awkward start. Colleagues who sit near each other all year end up standing in the same small huddles with a drink. Magic breaks that up without any fuss, because people gather round a trick and the groups mix without anyone noticing.
Lewis has worked for clients including the Ministry of Defence and Mercedes-Benz, so a room of colleagues and clients is familiar ground. He'll mingle through the welcome drinks, then switch to table magic once people sit down. If there are awards or a few words from the boss, he steps aside and picks up afterwards.
Launches, client nights and summer parties suit the same style, and with some notice he can work your logo or product into a trick. It gives your team an easy opening line with every guest. More on that on the corporate entertainment page.
Booking a magician in Norfolk for a December party? Ask early. Christmas Fridays are always first to go, and they often go before the menu has even been chosen.
He's also good company for the people who'd rather not dance. They get something to enjoy that doesn't involve a microphone, and they're usually the ones still talking about the tricks on Monday.
Norfolk hotels, golf clubs and party venues
Lewis covers the whole county, so a magician in Norfolk can come to whatever venue you've booked. A wedding or Christmas party in Norwich might be at a hotel such as the Maids Head Hotel or The Georgian Townhouse, a family celebration could be at an events venue like Ha Ha Farm, and a works do might be at Eaton Golf Club. The magic happens at arm's length, so any room works.
There are pages for the main Norfolk towns too: Cromer, Dereham, Diss, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn, North Walsham, Norwich, Thetford and Wymondham.
Family parties with a magician in Norfolk
Big birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and family get-togethers are a natural fit for close-up magic. It comes to the guests, wherever they happen to be standing or sitting, so nobody's stuck at the back watching over someone's shoulder.
Mixed ages are no problem. Lewis judges each group as he reaches it: quick and visual for small children, properly puzzling for the grown-ups. Teenagers tend to start off unimpressed and end up filming it all on their phones.
Christenings tend to be calmer, with a lunch, lots of toddlers and relatives who've come a long way. Lewis keeps each visit short, works round nap times and the buffet, and makes sure the grandparents get a proper look at what's going on rather than watching from a chair across the room.
Having a magician in Norfolk at a family party also gives the host some breathing space. You can't talk to everyone at once, and while you're busy with the cake and the drinks, the guests you haven't reached yet are being entertained. Whoever you're celebrating can join in a trick or just enjoy watching.
Anniversary parties often bring together people who haven't seen each other in years, and a trick or two gives them an easy way to start chatting again. House parties are easy too, as there's no stage and nothing to plug in. See the party magician page for more.
Your questions
Does Lewis travel to Norwich for weddings?
Yes. He covers Norwich and the rest of Norfolk for weddings, parties and work events, from city hotels to country venues. Send your venue with your enquiry and we'll confirm straight away.
What's the most popular slot for wedding magic in Norfolk?
The drinks reception. It's the longest gap for guests, and roaming magic fills it nicely. Many couples add the wedding breakfast so every table gets a visit between courses, and a few keep their magician in Norfolk on to welcome the evening crowd.
Would a magician in Norfolk do a garden or house party?
He can. Close-up magic suits a house or garden party really well, as there's nothing to set up. Tell him roughly how many people are coming and when food will be served. He'll drift between the kitchen, the lounge and the garden as the party moves about.
Do you do work Christmas parties and awards dinners?
Yes. Staff parties, awards nights, launches and client evenings are a big part of what Lewis does. He works round speeches and awards and can include your brand with some notice. Tell him a little about the crowd, whether it's a team of twenty or a company-wide dinner, and he'll pitch it to suit.
How many hours do Norfolk events usually need?
It depends on how many guests you have and which parts of the event you want covered. Send your headcount and timings and Lewis will tell you honestly how long a magician in Norfolk needs to reach everyone. Forty people at a lunch is a very different job from two hundred at a dinner dance.
Is a magician in Norfolk all right with lots of children at a christening?
Absolutely. He changes the style for each group, so little ones get bright, quick tricks and the adults get the head-scratchers. Let him know how many children are expected. If there's a cake cutting or a family photo planned, he'll work round it.
Booking magic for a Norfolk wedding?
Send us your date, venue and roughly how many guests you're expecting. We'll check Lewis's diary and get back to you about a magician in Norfolk for the day.
What people say about Lewis
Lewis absolutely transformed our event and made it a day to remember! He managed to capture everyone's attention and engage with all ages. I really didn't expect such a huge impact, but let's just say that my guests are still talking about how amazing he is a month later! Thank you Lewis for making my…
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…
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…