Why Every Wedding Needs a Wedding Magician (Yes, Really)
Alright, so you’re planning your wedding... and you need great entertainment ideas.
WEDDING MAGICIAN?
Alright, so you’re planning your wedding.
(if you haven't booked a venue yet then take a look at the list of my favourite local wedding venues in Cheshire, North Wales and Wirral at the end of this post)
You’ve got a scrapbook or if you’re fancy, a Pinterest board filled with 974 types of table decorations you’ll probably never use. The DJ’s been booked, the cake’s been taste-tested (twice, for scientific purposes obviously...), and your cousin James has already asked if he can bring his new “influencer” girlfriend who may or may not livestream your vows.
But here’s the real question: Have you considered hiring a wedding magician?
No, seriously. A real magician. Not your uncle who pulls a coin out of kids’ ears at family barbecues. We’re talking cool, top-hat-optional, "How-the-on-Earth-did-he-do-that?!" type of magician.
By the end of this post, you’ll not only want a magician at your wedding—you’ll probably be emailing one while still in your pajamas.
Let’s Be Honest: Weddings Can Get… A Bit Boring
Don't shout at me!!!, but you know it’s true.
There are moments at every wedding—between the ceremony and the food, or while the couple is off taking 800 romantic sunset photos—where guests are just kind of… milling about. Politely sipping wine. Staring at the chocolate fountain. Wondering if they can nip to the car for a quick nap.
That’s where your friendly neighbourhood wedding magician swoops in.
A great magician can float through the crowd and turn that "downtime" into "wow time."
- Card tricks? Check.
- Mind reading? Of Course.
- Slightly inappropriate jokes that go over Grandma’s head but have your friends in stitches? Guaranteed
Magicians Are Like Human Ice Breakers (With Decks of Cards)
Weddings are this beautiful mix of people who love you dearly and people who you’re not entirely sure how they’re related to you. Your Uni roommate is sitting next to your dad’s boss’s wife. Your school bestie is trying to make small talk with your third cousin who’s trying to not make it obvious he’s constantly checking the football scores
We all know that awkward staring competition as strangers gaze at each other across the room.
Enter: magician.
Magicians are professional minglers. They float from group to group, casually blowing minds, giving people something to talk (and laugh) about, and generally making you look like a genius for hiring them.
Suddenly, your guests aren’t nervously stirring their drinks and checking their phones—they’re saying things like:
“DID HE JUST PULL MY CARD OUT OF A LEMON?!”
The Icrebreaker is successful… The ice is shattered and all that remains is laughter and gasps of amazement everywhere!
It’s Not Just Tricks—It’s a Performance
Some people still think magicians are just “that guy with a bunny in a hat.”
First of all—rude.
Second, modern wedding magicians are closer to comedians, actors, and storytellers rolled into one charming, sharply dressed package.
You’re not just getting some random bloke awkwardly fumbling with rope. You’re getting a legit performance. Most wedding magicians specialize in close-up magic—intimate, mind-blowing effects done right in front of your guests, often using their objects (like phones, rings, or signed cards).
And let’s not forget the mind readers. They’ll guess your mother-in-law’s childhood pet’s name or your best man’s PIN number (okay, maybe not that far). The point is—it’s interactive, and it makes your guests the stars of the show.
Your Wedding Photographer Will Thank You
Here’s something most people don’t think about: candid reactions.
You know those wedding albums full of stiff smiles and forced group shots? Now imagine instead:
- Grandma gasping with delight as a magician vanishes her wedding ring and reproduces it in a flash of fire.
- Your skeptical Best Man looking absolutely shocked as his £20 disappears.
- Your flower girl’s look of amazement as some magic happens in her own hand.
These are the real moments your photographer lives for. Raw, joyful reactions. Not just smiles—memories. A magician doesn’t just entertain; they generate photo gold.
And let’s be real: you’re spending more on that photographer than you did on your first car. Let’s give them something amazing to work with.
They’re Incredibly Versatile
One of the best things about hiring a magician? They’re plug-and-play entertainment.
- You don’t need a stage.
- You don’t need a sound system.
- You don’t even need electricity (perfect if you have decided on a rustic, ‘festival style wedding in a field).
Magicians can entertain guests during the drinks reception, between courses of the wedding breakfast, during the lull before evening guests arrive, or even at the childrens’ table to prevent total meltdowns during the speeches.
Also, if it fits a 20-minute stand up/ after dinner style act at the end of the wedding breakfast or before the DJ starts can really bring the whole group together.
It Makes Your Wedding Unforgettable (In the Best Way)
Let’s be honest for a moment.
Most weddings kind of blur together in guests’ memories. Don’t get me wrong—they’re beautiful, emotional, and meaningful… but after your fourth one in a year, they start to blend into one.
If you think back about the recent weddings you have attended. What memories stand out. It often isn’t the wedding favours, the flowers or the 6 foot chocolate fountain… It’s the ‘moments’ that are the most vivid. A great wedding magician helps create these!
Want to stand out? Hire a wedding magician.
People might not remember what flowers were in your bouquet. They will remember the guy who made their signed card appear in a sealed envelope in his wallet. They’ll tell their work mates. They’ll post about it. They’ll remember your wedding as the one that was actually different.
Because let’s face it—magic is rare. Most adults don’t see it up close. That alone makes it feel special.
And on a day that’s all about love, wonder, and shared joy... what’s more magical than actual magic?
Keeps the Kids Happy (and Out of the Cake)
Let’s take a moment to talk about the children.
They’re adorable, sure. But they also get bored fast. And a bored child at a wedding can be a haribo filled, wedding cake toppling disaster waiting to happen.
A wedding magician is like a walking, talking, distraction device. Whether it’s balloon animals, sleight-of-hand, or turning napkins into butterflies (somehow), they’ll keep the little ones engaged and giggling.
- Translation: parents can relax.
- Which means: parents can drink.
- Which means: chances of funky dance floor moves from cousin Malcom increases by 74%.
These are the wedding stats nobody talks about, but they matter.
Bonus: It’s Budget Friendly (No, Really)
Compared to a band, a fire-eating juggler, or an entire photo booth shaped like a vintage camper (yes, that’s a thing), a wedding magician is shockingly affordable.
Most close-up magicians work hourly or by set packages and can tailor their time to fit your budget. You could have them perform during just the drinks reception or go all in and have them mix and mingle all evening. If you wanted the complete package then maybe even consider a wedding emcee or host. Take a look here Wedding Emcee
And here’s the real bonus: guests will think you spent way more than you did. Magic just has that high-end, classy-but-cool vibe. Like a black tie tuxedo with converse.
What Real People Say (Spot the Cheeky Celeb one…)
"Thank you so much for entertaining our guests. We has so many people raving about how fantastic you were. I think it is the little touches that helped make the day so special and you were certainly one of them.”
Danny & Sarah Silcock
"Thank you very much for your input on Saturday. Emma and Marc's wedding was a very special day and your magical skills and sense of fun were terrific. Of all the events we had running through the day yours were the most talked about and we all loved it.
Thanks once again "
Peter Baxendale
Father of the Bride
“I would just like to thank you for everything on Saturday. The event was a great success, and it was nice to see you get some many tables on their feet applauding and cheering. I was certainly impressed with the magic tricks you performed at my table and was amazed at how you knew my card was the five of hearts."
Joanne Green
“Suberb!! Thanks you so much Andrew, that was real magic! We need you on the team!”
Sir Alex Ferguson
The Legendary Former Manchester Utd FC Manager
The Only Downside? You Might Be Upstaged
Okay, fine. There’s one tiny downside.
If your magician is too good, your guests might forget for a moment that you’re the ones getting married.
You’re in your wedding suit or your incredible designer dress, looking like a million pounds, and all anyone can talk about is how the magician guessed their PIN number using three rubber bands and a paperclip.
But honestly? If making your wedding unforgettable means sharing the spotlight a little, it’s worth it.
Plus, it just makes your planning look genius. You weren’t just about pretty tablecloths and good lighting—you brought entertainment that rocked!
Final Thoughts: Book a Wedding Magician (simples)
Weddings are about love, joy, and celebrating with the people you care about most.
A great wedding magician will tap into this and create really special moemnts
It’s playful. It’s surprising. It brings out childlike wonder in even the most sceptical uncle or overly cool bridesmaid.
So if you’re looking for something unique, memorable, and genuinely fun—do yourself (and your guests) a favour and hire a wedding magician.
Worst case? They pull a rabbit out of a hat.
Best case? They pull the best wedding ever out of thin air.
All about me!!
Andrew Green Wedding Magician.
Here’s the self indulgent bit… sorry
I have been a professional magician for 30 years. I am a member of world famous Magic Circle ( I had to do an exam… true story). I have performed across the world visiting ovr 40 countries with my magic, performed a the prestigious Cirque le Soir in Dubai and performed for Royalty (Wooo check me..).
I have been lucky enough to have been invited to perform magic at hundreds of weddings big and small throughout my career and honestly they are one of my favourites. Even the crazy ones…
At weddings, everyone is there to share a happy day. I get to hang out with fun people and blow them away with my sleight of hand trickery. (Not a bad day’s work)
Please check out my videos, and reviews and drop me a line to discuss how I can make your big day even more amazing. (PS. I am not allowed to make your Uncle Dave disappear… as much as you might like me to. Sorry)
Top Wedding Venues in Cheshire, North Wales and The Wirral
Here are some of my favourite wedding venues in the area (although I have probably forgotten some great ones and this list grows all the time as there are some amazing wedding venues with their top notch wedding coordinators)
Rowton Hall Hotel and Spa, Chester
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa
So after all that... get in touch and let's make your wedding even more magical!!
www.modernmysteries.co.uk
07702 153290
