Magician in Stamford for your wedding reception and meal
A good wedding has a rhythm: ceremony, photos, food, speeches, dancing. Magic slots into the gaps so the energy never dips.
Couples booking a magician in Stamford usually want one thing above all: guests who are chatting, laughing and having a lovely time while the bride and groom are away with the photographer. Lewis Joss does that with close-up magic, performed a few inches from people's noses as he moves round the room.
He became a member of The Magic Circle at eighteen, after years in its youth scheme, and has performed at the Royal Air Force Club in London as well as on Britain's Got Talent with his double act Jay & Joss. At a wedding his job is simpler: keep your guests entertained and stay out of the way of the big moments.
Timing your wedding magic with a magician in Stamford
Picture the hour after the ceremony. The confetti's been thrown, the photographer has whisked the two of you off, and a hundred guests are standing about with a glass of fizz. Some know each other, many don't. That's the moment a wedding magician in Stamford is worth every minute, because he gives every little huddle something to share.
Lewis works those groups in short bursts. A few minutes of sleight of hand, a ring or a note borrowed from someone, a reaction loud enough to draw the next group over. Then he moves on, and the conversation carries on without him.
At the wedding breakfast, he visits the tables while plates are being cleared. Nobody's interrupted with a fork halfway to their mouth, and nobody's left out. He keeps a mental map of who he's seen, so the table by the kitchen door gets the same attention as the top table.
The speeches are off limits, of course, as are the cake and the first dance. Send your running order and he'll plan round it. If something runs late, as things do at weddings, he simply keeps going until the room is ready.
Evening guests are the final group to think about. They arrive having missed the whole day and often know only the couple. A bit of magic near the bar welcomes them in nicely. The wedding magician page has more on how Lewis plans a day.
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Staff parties and client dinners in South Kesteven
Plenty of businesses book a magician in Stamford for their Christmas party, summer social or awards night. Left to their own devices, colleagues tend to cluster by department. A trick that needs someone from sales and someone from accounts to help soon sorts that out.
Lewis usually mingles during the welcome drinks, then goes round the tables once the meal begins. The boss's speech and any awards always come first, and he steps away until they're finished.
He's performed for organisations such as the Ministry of Defence and Thomson Holidays, so a formal dinner or a lively office party are both familiar territory. He can also work a company name or product into a trick for a launch or client evening, given some notice.
Client evenings deserve a mention. Hosting customers can feel stiff, with your team hovering and guests unsure who to talk to. A magician in Stamford gives everyone something to watch together, and the chat that follows is far easier than another round of small talk about the journey in.
Noise is rarely an issue. Because everything happens up close, nobody has to strain to hear across a busy room. You can read about this side of what he does on the corporate entertainment page. December fills up first, especially the Fridays. If your company has a Christmas date in mind, have a word with us early.
Things Stamford couples tend to ask
- Does he need a stage? No. He works in among your guests, so the venue doesn't need to clear any space.
- Will he disrupt the photos? Never. Guests are free to go whenever the photographer calls, and reactions to a trick make lovely candid shots.
- What about the children? Page boys and flower girls get their own magic, pitched just right for them.
- Can he do indoors and out? Yes. Lawn, terrace, bar or marquee, he goes where your guests go.
- Is it only weddings? Not at all. Work dos and family parties get the same mix of roaming and table magic.
Sixtieths, ruby years and naming days in Stamford
Family parties make up the rest of his diary. A sixtieth with a buffet, a ruby anniversary meal, a naming day lunch at the golf club. With a magician in Stamford going from group to group, nobody's stuck in a chair watching a show, and the party keeps its own pace.
Mixed ages are normal and welcome. He'll do something quick and colourful for the children, then something that keeps the grandparents puzzling for the rest of the afternoon. All at the same table if need be.
Christenings are often early afternoon affairs, with small children, babies and great grandparents all in one place. He keeps things gentle for the tiny ones and makes sure the older cousins, who can feel a bit forgotten on the baby's day, get a trick all of their own.
Whoever's being celebrated can take part in a trick if they're keen. If they'd rather not, he'll respect that and focus on everyone else. You'll find more on the party magician page.
Hosts get a lot from it too. While you're welcoming people and checking on the food, the rest of the room is being looked after, so nobody's left by the door wondering who to talk to.
Wedding hotels and golf clubs round Stamford
Lewis travels across Lincolnshire and beyond, so a magician in Stamford can come to wherever your wedding is booked. That might be a hotel such as The William Cecil Hotel, the Garden House Hotel or the Crown Hotel, or a golf club venue like The Toft Country House Hotel and Golf Club.
He also covers Peterborough, Oakham and Oundle, so couples planning a wedding anywhere in the area can get in touch.
When you enquire, include the venue, the time of the ceremony and roughly how many guests are coming. Lewis will plan his arrival so he's in place as people come out from the vows, and he'll find your coordinator on the day so the magic slots in without fuss. Couples looking for a magician in Stamford for a smaller wedding, perhaps a register office service and a meal, are just as welcome.
Before you book
Do you cover weddings elsewhere in Lincolnshire?
Yes. Lewis travels across Lincolnshire and the neighbouring counties, so a wedding in Lincoln, Peterborough or a village in between is no problem. Couples searching for a wedding magician in Lincolnshire often don't realise how far he travels, so just ask.
Which part of the day is best for a magician in Stamford?
The drinks reception is the most popular, because it's the longest wait for guests. The wedding breakfast and evening are good additions if you'd like the magic to carry on.
We've invited a hundred and twenty. Can a magician in Stamford reach everyone?
That depends on the length of the booking and how the day is arranged. Share your numbers and timings and Lewis will be honest about what's possible.
Can a magician in Stamford entertain at our awards dinner?
Yes. He'll mingle as people arrive, then visit each table during the meal, keeping well clear of the awards themselves. Smaller team meals work too, and he can spend longer at each table.
Will he do a christening or a birthday at home?
He will. He needs no space or kit, so a living room or garden works perfectly. Just let us know roughly how many are coming. He'll start as soon as he arrives, because there's nothing to unpack.
When should we contact a magician in Stamford?
As soon as your date and venue are fixed. Summer Saturdays and December Fridays are the first to go. If you're juggling a few possible dates, send them all and we'll tell you which ones he's free.
Tying the knot near Stamford?
Send us your date, venue and an idea of numbers. We'll check if Lewis is available as your magician in Stamford and reply with the details.
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…
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…
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