Magicians in Dorset

Close-up magicians for weddings and parties in Dorset

Every wedding has a gap while the photos are taken. In Dorset, a close-up magician fills it, moving between guests at the drinks reception and the tables at the wedding breakfast.

Across Dorset, magicians are booked for weddings and events in and around Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester. Venues in the area include Hinton St Mary Estate, Hope Farm and Lulworth Castle, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. Other venues in the area include Symondsbury Tithe Barn, The Barn at Gorwell Farm and Parley Manor, and each has its own venue page further down.

Magic is a great ice-breaker. While the couple are having photos taken, a close-up magician can bring together guests who have never met, and the tricks become something people talk about for the rest of the day.

We've been booking wedding entertainment since 1999, and every magician on this page covers Dorset. 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.

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.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the day. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.