Magicians in Hertfordshire

Close-up magicians for weddings and parties in Hertfordshire

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

Across Hertfordshire, magicians are booked for weddings and events in and around St Albans, Watford and Hertford. Venues in the area include Knebworth House & Barns, Tewinbury and Chenies Manor House, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. North Hill Farm, The Old Palace at Hatfield House and Pendley Manor Hotel are among the other Hertfordshire venues listed further down, each with its own page.

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 Hertfordshire 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

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.

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.