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Magicians in Buckinghamshire

Close-up magicians for weddings and parties in Buckinghamshire

Magic gives guests something to talk about for the rest of the day. Across Buckinghamshire, close-up magicians work the drinks reception and the tables at the wedding breakfast, breaking the ice between guests who haven't met before.

Popular wedding venues in Buckinghamshire include Hartwell House & Spa, Huntsmill Farm and Notley Tythe Barn, and our magicians travel to weddings and events across Aylesbury and High Wycombe. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we'll help you choose an act that suits the space. Other venues in the area include Latimer Place, Hedsor House and Stoke Place, and each has its own venue page further down.

A close-up magician works in the middle of your guests rather than on a stage, using cards, coins and borrowed items. It needs no set-up, no power and no space, so it fits any venue.

Hireaband has booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each magician on this page travels to Buckinghamshire as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £350 to £800, depending on how long they perform and the date
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included
  • Ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast packages available from many acts
  • Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

A close-up magician moves between groups, spending a few minutes with each and performing tricks with borrowed items as well as cards. For larger weddings, tell us the guest numbers so we can make sure the booking is long enough for everyone to see them.

Most magician bookings fall between £350 and £800. A single drinks reception slot sits at the lower end, while a magician covering the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast sits towards the upper end. The date and time of year make up the rest of the difference, so a weekday or winter date can cost less than a summer Saturday.

Each act's page carries real video and audio, a repertoire list and reviews from previous clients. Watching a couple of clips tells you far more than any description can, so it's worth listening before you choose.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the wedding. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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FAQs

The drinks reception, while photos are being taken, and between courses at the wedding breakfast. Some couples also book a magician for the evening while the band sets up.

Tricks performed a few inches from your guests, usually with cards, coins and borrowed items. The magician moves between groups so everyone gets to see something.

No. Close-up magicians bring everything they need and just need to be able to move freely around the room.

Around two hours is typical for a drinks reception with up to 100 guests. For bigger weddings, a longer booking makes sure everyone gets a turn.

Typically £350 to £800, depending on how long they perform and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Yes. Close-up magic works for all ages, and magicians adapt their tricks to the group in front of them.

Reviews

(5)

“Craig and I just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you for your fantastic involvement in our wedding celebrations. Our friends and family were totally blown away by your magic tricks as were we. You made sure that the lull we were afraid of didn’t happen. Craig and I had the most fantastic day and we are so pleased that you were part of it... I will be recommending you to anyone who requires fantastic and funny entertainment at any future events.”

(5)

“Dear Matt, Just to say a very big THANK YOU from Mike and I for your huge contribution to our wedding celebrations on Saturday. You went down a storm! Everyone is talking about you and we have heard so many stories of your different "tricks" - On top of being a fantastic magician (and pickpocket!) you were extremely witty, quick thinking and amusing. Thank you so much! You made our day.Best wishes.”

(5)

“Hi Matt, We just wanted to say thank you very much for entertaining our guests... you were AMAZING... Our choice was either canapés or You. Thankfully we made the right choice and you went down a storm. Thank you very much for adding to the fun of our wedding you were first class.
Matt & Jen”

(5)

“I would like to say a big thank you to Matt for the fantastic entertainment he provided at our recent company party ... His magic tricks were excellent and the overall atmosphere that he created was incredible. His whole performance was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. We would have no hesitation in recommending Matt to anyone !”

(5)

“Hi Matt... may I congratulate you on your performance, it was brilliant. You have no idea how hard lawyers are to please but you cracked it on Friday... you managed to relieve the auctioneer of his watch without him having a clue...”

Local Venues in Buckinghamshire

Danesfield House Hotel

Danesfield House Hotel

Danesfield House stands high above the Thames at Marlow, all turrets, terraces and Chiltern views.

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Stoke Place

Stoke Place

A Queen Anne house in 26 acres of Capability Brown parkland at Stoke Poges, an hour from London. What Stoke Place is like, and how a band fits in.

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Hedsor House

Hedsor House

Hedsor House is a Georgian mansion in 100 acres above the Thames at Taplow, yours alone for the day.

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Huntsmill Farm

Huntsmill Farm

An 18th-century stone barn on a working farm at Shalstone, hired exclusively for three days. Huntsmill Farm, and what it offers a wedding band.

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Latimer Place

Latimer Place

A Victorian mansion above the Chess valley near Chesham, with beds for almost everyone.

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The Dairy at Waddesdon

The Dairy at Waddesdon

A restored Rothschild dairy beside an ornamental lake on the Waddesdon Estate, and what a live band and a late-running evening look like there.

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Creslow Manor

Creslow Manor

Creslow Manor is a Grade I listed house in a hamlet near Whitchurch, with a chandeliered marquee by the walled garden.

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Notley Tythe Barn

Notley Tythe Barn

A restored 12th-century tithe barn on family farmland at Long Crendon, near Thame. What Notley Tythe Barn is like, and why bands sound so good in it.

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Hartwell House & Spa

Hartwell House & Spa

A Grade I house in 90 acres of Vale of Aylesbury parkland, once home to an exiled French king, and what live music looks like inside its rooms.

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