The right wedding magician can add a special touch to your big day, providing unforgettable entertainment for you and your guests. But which parts of your wedding should you book your magician for? And should you let your guests know beforehand? Here’s everything you need to know about hiring a wedding magician and making the most of their special talents.
Ultimately, this is completely up to you. Every couple chooses to approach this differently. Some choose to keep their magician as a secret, adding an element of excitement and surprise to the event. Other couples prefer to notify their guests know in advance, building anticipation and excitement for the performance. And some couples choose an option that is somewhere in the middle by letting their friends and family know that there will be a ‘mystery guest’, but not telling them exactly who it is.
The choice is yours. But either way, your wedding magician will arrive dressed as a guest and blend in until they start performing. This can make for a fun and unexpected surprise for your guests.
There are several points during your wedding that can be massively enhanced by a magician. The most common times to book a wedding magician are during the drinks reception, the wedding breakfast, and after the speeches.
Your guests are mingling and having drinks while you’re busy with wedding photographs. This is a perfect time for a magician to move through the crowds and entertain small groups with close-up magic or mind reading. This shared experience will get your guests talking to each other and break the ice for those who may not know each other yet. In addition, your photographer can capture some amazing reactions and moments from your guests, which can make for some fantastic mementos.
If you’d like to opt for a more formal option, book a wedding magician during the wedding breakfast. They can perform between courses, ensuring that your guests have plenty of time to enjoy their meal without interruption. This gives your guests something to talk about during the meal and builds anticipation for when the magician comes around to their table.
After the wedding speeches have been completed, there is a natural lull in the festivities. A wedding magician can help re-energise your guests. This is the perfect time for a magician to perform a show for everyone using a microphone, or to move around and perform close-up magic tricks. You can discuss with your magician which option is best for you.
If you have guests arriving at different times, your wedding magician can break the ice between pre-existing and new guests and get everyone mingling together. You may have hired a band or DJ for this part of the evening. Your wedding magician can entertain guests who don’t feel like dancing just yet. Just ensure you discuss the logistics with your magician so that he has an area to perform in that is far away from the loud music. This way, everyone will be able to hear and enjoy the performance.
It’s better to avoid booking a magician for the later hours of your reception. As the night progresses, guests continue to drink and are likely to become easily distracted during a magic performance. Don’t book your magician for this part of the wedding – let everyone dance instead!
Chris Fleming is a world-class and highly experienced magician, with years of experience entertaining crowds at weddings. He performs close-up magic tricks and mind-reading feats that will amaze your guests and leave them talking about your wedding for years to come. So, whether you decide to tell your guests in advance or keep it as a surprise, booking Chris Fleming as your wedding magician is sure to be a hit with everyone.
Enquiries:
chris@chrisflemingmagic.com / +44 (0) 7795 663 888
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