Dan and Joolz wedding party
Dan and Joolz Jackson's wedding party at the Regen Centre in Riccall
Magician for Weddings
Looking for a wedding magician in York to entertain your guests and make your wedding day even more memorable?
I provide professional close-up magic for weddings across York, Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.
From the drinks reception to the wedding breakfast and evening celebrations, I bring amazing magic, laughter and unforgettable moments to your guests.
Whether it's making a borrowed ring disappear, performing impossible magic in someone's hands or entertaining a whole table during dinner, my aim is simple: to make sure your guests have a fantastic time.
With years of experience performing at weddings, I know how to fit naturally into your day, keep guests entertained and help bring family and friends together.
Wedding Magic That Brings People Together
A wedding is a celebration shared with the people who matter most. But with guests arriving at different times, photographs taking place and the wedding breakfast being prepared, there can be moments when people are waiting for the next part of the day.
That's where a wedding magician can make a real difference.
I use close-up magic to bring guests together, encourage conversation and create memorable moments that people will be talking about long after the wedding. My magic is interactive, fun and performed right in front of your guests—sometimes even in their own hands.
Whether you're planning an intimate wedding or a larger celebration, I can help make those quieter moments part of the magic.
Wedding Drinks Reception Magic
Keep your guests entertained while you are having photographs taken or preparing for the wedding breakfast. I will mingle with your guests, performing close-up magic in small groups and helping people who may not know each other to relax and enjoy the occasion.
My strolling magic needs no stage or special equipment, so I can move naturally around the reception and perform wherever your guests are gathered.
Table Magic During Your Wedding Breakfast
Once your guests are seated, I can perform table magic between courses, entertaining groups with a different selection of close-up effects. The magic is personal, interactive and designed to involve as many people around the table as possible.
I can also reserve some particularly special effects for the bride and groom, their families and the top table.
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Jen and Tom's Wedding
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Karen and Justin's wedding
Special Magic for the Bride and Groom
Your wedding day is all about you, so I like to reserve some special magic for the bride and groom. From impossible ring effects to magical souvenirs, these are moments designed especially for the happy couple and their closest family and friends.
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Tom & Jen's Wedding
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Julie & Les's Wedding
Evening Wedding Entertainment
When the wedding breakfast is over and the room is being prepared for the evening party, I can continue entertaining your guests in the bar area or another suitable space. It's also a great way to welcome evening guests and get the party started before the music begins.
A Professional, Friendly Wedding Magician
Before becoming a professional magician, I spent 23 years working for General Electric. That experience taught me the importance of professionalism, communication and making people feel comfortable.
I bring those qualities to every wedding I perform at. Whether I'm entertaining a small group during the drinks reception or performing table magic during the wedding breakfast, my approach is friendly, relaxed and respectful.
My aim is to add to your celebrations, not take them over. You and your guests can enjoy amazing magic in a way that feels natural and perfectly suited to your special day.
Wedding Magician in York and Yorkshire
I perform as a wedding magician in York, Yorkshire and across the surrounding areas. Whether you're planning a wedding in the city, a country house celebration or an intimate reception, I can provide close-up magic that suits your venue and your plans. I have performed at weddings and celebrations in a range of venues, including Sandburn Hall near York, Burn Hall, Malmaison York and other venues across Yorkshire.
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A Ball in Driffield
Wedding Magician Costs
Most weddings I've been to have on average about one hundred guests. If you work out the costs per person, the cost of employing me per individual is likely to be not much more than the cost of them buying a drink at the bar and the effects are far more enjoyable and lasting.
Recent Wedding Bookings
Valeria and Adam's wedding
Valeria and Adam's wedding party at Sandburn Hall, near York
Phil & David's wedding
Great fun performing at Phil and David's wedding party at the Timble Inn, Otley
Jo and Gareth's wedding
Magical entertainment for Jo and Gareth Helliwell's wedding at Burn Hall on 17th May 2025
Amy and Alan wedding magic
Fabulous outing to Thirsk Lodge Barns for the wedding of Amy and Alan Millard. Great venue. Great people. Lovely reactions and comments.
Jennifer and Mark's wedding party
Jennifer and Mark's wedding at Malmaison in York
video testimonials
This independent review on Yotpo neatly sums up what I do:
"Just want to say how struck we were at your ability to entertain every age, and sensitively. Our party ranged from age 3 to 94. Everyone is still using superlatives such as brilliant, great, amazing and even fandabadozey. Our family are unanimously agreed that this was the best "do" we've had and this, I feel sure, was largely due to you, Martin. You fitted in so well - almost as if you were family. Great stuff. Thank you so much." Written by: Pat Ambler, Date published: 01/10/2015
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