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Magicians in Herefordshire

Hire a magician in Herefordshire

Magic gives guests something to talk about for the rest of the day. Across Herefordshire, 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 Herefordshire include Hampton Court Castle, Glewstone Court and How Caple Court, and our magicians travel to weddings and events across Hereford, Ledbury and Leominster. 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 Dewsall Court, Eastnor Castle and Lyde Arundel, and each has its own venue page further down.

Close-up magicians perform card tricks, sleight of hand and mind-reading effects a few inches from your guests, moving from group to group so everyone gets a turn. Some also perform a short stand-up set for the whole room.

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

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

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.

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

(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...”

(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”

Local Venues in Herefordshire

The Haybarn

The Haybarn

A lovingly restored 18th-century barn above the Golden Valley at Ewyas Harold, with Black Mountains views and room for everyone to stay the weekend.

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Glewstone Court

Glewstone Court

A Grade II listed Georgian manor in the hills above Ross-on-Wye, with a 500-year-old cedar on the lawn, ten bedrooms upstairs and the house all yours.

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How Caple Court

How Caple Court

Edwardian terraces, a medieval church and an oak-panelled barn with a stage in it, set high above the River Wye at How Caple in Herefordshire.

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Brinsop Court

Brinsop Court

A moated medieval manor and its Knot Barn, set in 800 private Herefordshire acres near Hereford.

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Eastnor Castle

Eastnor Castle

Robert Smirke's Gothic Revival castle beneath the Malvern Hills at Ledbury, with a deer park, a lake and a Pugin drawing room to dance beside.

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Homme House

Homme House

Four and a half centuries in one family, 200 acres of Herefordshire at Much Marcle, and the whole house yours from Friday through to Sunday lunch.

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Lyde Arundel

Lyde Arundel

Two converted barns, a lake and a vineyard barely a mile outside Hereford, hired as a blank canvas with the bar running on through until 1am.

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Hampton Court Castle

Hampton Court Castle

A Grade I listed castle begun in 1427 near Leominster, with a medieval chapel, celebrated gardens and a ballroom that turns into the dance floor.

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Dewsall Court

Dewsall Court

Twelve acres of countryside near Hereford with a lake, an ancient church, a candlelit barn and a cellar den that runs on into the small hours.

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