Matt Duggan

If you’re looking for a way to entertain your guests and make your big day even more memorable and magical, 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 personally added a touch of magic and amazement to weddings in London and across the UK.

During The Photos

At 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.

During 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.

The Evening Session

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.

The good news is that to find a top Wedding Magician there is an easy way… Here at my Wedding Magician site and let me know the details of your event. I can tailor my performances to you, ensuring that you guests have a fabulous time, with moments of fun, laughter and amazement to remember long after the event ends. I look forward to meeting you.

Matt