What Can a Magician Do at Your Wedding : Ceremony, Reception & More

Magic is an excellent way to bring wedding guests together, break the ice between strangers or simply add fun and laughter to your special day. A professional and experienced magician like Chris Whitelock will be able to entertain and impress your guests for a truly unforgettable wedding experience.

Here we discuss just some of the reasons a wedding magician can enhance your day, the best times for wedding magic, and our bespoke packages. 

Why hire a magician for your wedding day?

The perfect ice breaker

Your wedding guest list is often a long one and more often than not includes people from different friend groups or sides of the family who haven’t met before. A dynamic wedding magician like Chris will perform fascinating tricks and get various guests interacting with each other. This is ideal for the start of the day such as the drinks reception or when some groups are taking photographs. You need something to keep the crowd entertained and chatting – and a good magician is perfect for keeping the energy high and setting a great tone for the rest of the day.

Encourages audience participation

Not only will performing magic impress and entertain your guests, the tricks often require participation from them. There aren’t many types of entertainment that include audiences and magic is the ideal way to engage and excite guests without taking away from the bride and groom’s special day. Chris will conduct walkabout magic – performing card and coin tricks as well as mentalism, hypnosis and pick pocketing – all of which are guaranteed crowd pleasers and involve guests in some shape or form. 

Amazing photo opportunities

It’s no surprise that people get amazed when witnessing magic tricks. And faces of shock and amazement make for excellent wedding photos! Wedding photographers love capturing candid moments and having a good wedding magician in the mix makes for some brilliant moments of laughter and genuine smiles. So you’ll have both beautiful posed portraits and those candid unplanned moments to remember your special day by. 

Fill lulls 

Wedding days are often long and lulls usually happen when guests are hanging around and not doing much. Whether the speeches have just ended and they’re waiting for dinner or the floor is being cleared for the dance portion of the evening, you can feel the energy level in the room drop. This is when it’s crucial to bring back the excitement. One of the best parts of having a magician at your wedding is that they’ll perform engaging tricks to keep guests entertained. And magic is versatile enough to be performed anywhere – from people at the bar to the smokers standing outside. This breaks the monotony of the day and ensures guests aren’t left to entertain themselves. 

Adds unique moments to the big day

When someone thinks of wedding entertainment, magic isn’t usually the first thing to come to mind. While having a DJ or band are perfectly acceptable and often necessary forms of entertainment, having a wedding magician adds something extra special to your day. An expert close up magician like Chris will add the magic touch for your wedding and create memorable moments which will be spoken about long after your wedding is over.

What are the best times for wedding magic?

The wedding reception

Strolling magic at the wedding reception works incredibly well. Chris will walk around performing fascinating magic and often draw a little group who will continue to mingle with each other and talk about the tricks. This works well if some people are having their photographs taken and some are waiting around. Close up magic performances will create a magical atmosphere that carries on through the day.

The wedding breakfast

Friends and family from different parts of your lives will often be seated together – some of whom are strangers. By performing table magic between courses, Chris can help to alleviate awkward silences and keep your lovely guests entertained. This also creates shared moments at every table and gives guests something brilliant to talk about just before speeches begin.

The evening/ drinks reception

After the ceremony and speeches, it’s time for your evening guests to relax and have fun. During the transition period while the venue is being set up for the evening reception, guests can enjoy some entertaining close up magic in a ‘mix and mingle’ style. Your evening party guests can quickly be made welcome as they arrive and integrate with your daytime guests. Then it’s time to party and magic adds the wow factor you won’t forget!

The CW Magic touch: A stunning personal experience

What sets CW Magic apart is our fully bespoke wedding packages, tailored to suit your day and your guests. You choose the type of magic, the timing, and how it fits into your celebration.

Chris will personally guide you through the process with a one on one consultation discussing guest numbers, whether you’d like magic for the full day or half day, and when key moments like speeches are scheduled. He’ll also liaise directly with your venue manager, photographer, and DJ to ensure everything runs well on the day.

Master of Ceremonies 

Chris can also perform essential MC duties to further enhance the flow of your day. From greeting guests and introducing speakers to announcing key moments such as dances, the bouquet toss and the cutting of the cake, Chris can assist you throughout the day. He’ll also help with hosting and ushering duties and liaise with the photographer and videographer to get those perfect candid shots. 

All these logistical tasks make a huge difference and contribute to making your wedding extra special for you and your guests. With Chris by your side, the events of the day will run smoothly, on top of him providing fantastic entertainment. 

Check out our gallery page to see Chris in action at past weddings and read some of the positive feedback he’s received.

Get a tailored package for your special day

If you’re wedding planning and looking for the perfect wedding entertainment, fill out the form with the details of your day and we’ll be in touch! 

Alternatively, you can book a call with Chris who’ll be happy to discuss your wedding day needs and answer any questions.