If you’re looking for a way to entertain your guests and make your big day even more memorable, my close-up magic is a great way to do it. The great thing is that there are a number of ways in which you can integrate close-up magic into a wedding celebration. Below are some of the ways in which I’ve added a touch of magic and amazement to weddings in London and across the UK.

During The Photos

mingling-with-guests.jpgAt this point in many weddings, the majority of the guests will often find themselves at a loose end. As they’re not required for most of the photos, they have nothing to occupy them while they wait.

This is where I can be used to provide amazing entertainment, mingling with small groups and creating a new buzz to follow on from the buzz of the wedding itself. It can be a lovely surprise for the guests and word will spread fast that there is a magician present.

By bridging this gap in proceedings, you can make the transition from the ceremony to the reception seamless, feeling sure that your guests will see top class magic mixed with gentle humour from an experienced wedding magician.

At The Reception

Once the guests arrive at the main reception, there is often a drinks reception before the wedding breakfast. If this is something you’re planning, then there is nothing better than close-up magic to keep the party atmosphere going in the build-up to the meal.

In this setting, I mingle with the guests, performing what is known as strolling magic – where the magic happens right in front of them, often in their own hands and with borrowed objects like coins and rings. This is a great way to get people talking and it’s a wonderful ice-breaker, particularly with extended families who may not know each other at this stage of the day.

During The Wedding Breakfast

table-hopping.jpgOnce the marriage itself has happened, this is the main event of the day. It’s important to keep your guests entertained during the meal, while not interrupting the flow and conversation of the breakfast itself.

I usually advise my wedding clients not to have magic during the main course but instead to intersperse the magic with the starter and dessert/coffee. This way, the guests are at their ease to chat and enjoy their main course without interruption while still having the benefit of being amazed and amused before and after.

Also, if there should be any little gaps in service for whatever reason, I can step in and ensure the guests are kept in good spirits while they’re waiting for their dishes to arrive. Again this makes for a seamless feel to the day, all of which adds up to make your big day as memorable as possible for the guests.

The Evening Sessionbig-laugh-from-table.jpg

Once the speeches are finished, many brides and their grooms invite other guests to the party. There can often be a gap here as the ‘new’ guests meet those that have been there from the start of the day. They will, of course, have missed the magical entertainment thus far, so it’s a good idea for me to be around to entertain them and introduce them to the other guests.

By this point in the day, I virtually always have a little following of children (aged approximately from 6 to 86!) who want to see more magic. Doing close-up magic for the new guests is a great way to give them what they want whilst helping to integrate them with the others.

Tailor-Made Magic

No matter which of these you think will suit your wedding best, I would be pleased to tailor each performance to your requirements. I offer free consultation via e-mail or phone so we can find the best way to entertain your guests and make your day as magical as possible. For more info, you can either get in touch via my contact form, send me an e-mail to Matthew@WorkingMagic.co.uk or call me directly on 07759 590797.

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