Why Wedding Magic Is One of the Best Decisions You’ll Make for Your Day 💍
- Dean Leavy
- Jan 8
- 2 min read
When couples first start planning their wedding, most of the focus naturally goes on the big things. The venue. The food. The dress. The music.
But there’s one thing that often comes up a little later in the planning process, and it’s this:
“What do our guests actually do during the gaps?”
It’s a really common worry. The drinks reception while the photos are happening. The time between courses. Those moments where guests don’t quite know where to stand or who to talk to.
This is exactly where close-up wedding magic comes into its own.
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So, What Is Wedding Close-Up Magic?
Close-up magic happens right in front of your guests. No stage. No microphones. No awkward announcements.
I move naturally between small groups, performing relaxed, modern magic that gets people laughing, talking, and genuinely surprised. It doesn’t interrupt the day or pull focus. It just lifts the atmosphere exactly when it’s needed.
Most guests don’t expect it, which is why it works so well.
Credit: www.michaelharden.uk
Why Couples Book a Wedding Magician
After performing at hundreds of weddings over the years, these are the things couples usually say afterwards:
Guests relax almost instantly
Even people who don’t know each other start chatting once something unexpected happens. Magic breaks that initial awkwardness in seconds.
It fills the quiet moments
Instead of guests checking their phones or waiting around, there’s something happening right in front of them. The drinks reception suddenly flies by.
It works for everyone
You don’t need to “get” magic for it to be fun. It works just as well for grandparents as it does for kids and friends.
People remember it
Long after the day, guests still talk about the magic. It becomes one of those little moments people didn’t expect but loved.
When Does Wedding Magic Fit Best?
Every wedding is different, but most couples choose one or more of these moments:
During the drinks reception, while photos are being taken
Between courses at the wedding breakfast
Early evening before the dancefloor gets busy
Some couples book a short slot, others spread it across the day. It’s completely flexible and built around your timings.
Is Wedding Magic Right for Your Wedding?
If you want your day to feel relaxed, social, and memorable without anything feeling forced or staged, then close-up magic is a really good fit. It’s not about putting on a show; it's about creating moments.
Credit: www.jordhanphotography.co.uk
A Bit About My Experience
I perform at over 100+ weddings a year across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, London, and surrounding areas.
No two weddings are the same, which is why I always tailor what I do around your guests, your venue, and how you want the day to feel.
My aim is simple. To make your guests feel comfortable, entertained, and part of something special.
Thinking About Wedding Magic?
If you’re still in the planning stages and wondering whether magic would work for your day, you’re very welcome to take a look at my wedding showreel or get in touch for a chat.
There’s no pressure and no hard sell. Just an honest conversation to see if it’s the right fit for you.
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