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Magicians in Cumbria

Hire a magician in Cumbria

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

Cumbria has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Askham Hall and The Den at Four Acre to Loweswater Village Hall. Our magicians travel to towns across the area, including Carlisle, Kendal and Windermere, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Other venues in the area include Broadoaks Country House, Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa and Holker Hall, 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.

We've been booking wedding entertainment since 1999, and every magician on this page covers Cumbria. You can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Budget from around £350 to £800, depending on the act and the date
  • Book for the ceremony only, or for the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast
  • Popular dates go months in advance
  • Everything included is listed in your quote
  • Change your mind within 14 days and get a full refund

The drinks reception is the most popular slot, as guests are standing in groups and there's often a wait while photos are taken. A magician can also work the tables between courses at the wedding breakfast, or entertain guests during the evening while the band sets up.

Expect to pay from around £350 up to £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. Busy Saturdays in summer and December sit at the top of the range, and your quote shows exactly what's included.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performer you would actually book, along with their repertoire and written reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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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

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“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...”

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“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”

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“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 !”

Local Venues in Cumbria

Eden Barn

Eden Barn

A 200-year-old Westmorland stone barn on 100 acres of the Upper Eden Valley, with the Pennine hills on one side and the Yorkshire Dales on the other.

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Broadoaks Country House

Broadoaks Country House

An Edwardian country house in woodland between Windermere and Ambleside, with a William Morris music room and an orangery with a fire in the grate.

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Hidden River Barn

Hidden River Barn

A glass-walled barn hidden away in 200 acres of ancient woodland near Longtown, with log cabins in the trees and a river running past the door.

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Loweswater Village Hall

Loweswater Village Hall

A former Victorian schoolhouse above the Vale of Lorton, with views over Crummock Water and the Kirkstile Inn a short stroll away down the lane.

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Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa

Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa

A 17th-century stately home above Bassenthwaite Lake, with 400 acres of private woodland and deer park, and Skiddaw filling all the windows.

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Holker Hall

Holker Hall

A Cavendish family home since the early 1600s, with 200 acres of famous gardens and old parkland on the gentle southern edge of the Lake District.

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Storrs Hall

Storrs Hall

A listed Georgian mansion right on the shore of Windermere, with lakeside lawns, a jetty of its own and the whole house yours for the night.

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The Den at Four Acre

The Den at Four Acre

Giant linked tipis in a Cumbrian meadow between the Lake District and the Solway Coast, with three days of the place entirely to yourselves.

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Askham Hall

Askham Hall

A medieval hall turned country retreat in the village of Askham, with a converted bank barn, fine food and only a wedding or two in any given week.

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