Magicians in Essex
Close-up magicians for weddings and parties in Essex
A close-up magician is one of the best ways to keep guests entertained while the photos are being taken. In Essex, magicians are booked for drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts, corporate events and parties, moving between groups and performing tricks right in front of them.
Whether your wedding is near Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend-on-Sea or further afield, the magicians here cover the whole of Essex. Local venues include Blake Hall, Anne of Cleves Barn and Mulberry House, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Crondon Park, Maidens Barn and Great Lodge, with details of each.
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.
Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The magicians listed here all travel to Essex, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.
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
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.
Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the performer you would be booking, with videos, audio, a repertoire list and reviews. Between them you can get a clear sense of the act well before the day.
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.
