Magicians in Manchester
Close-up magicians for weddings and parties in Manchester
Magic gives guests something to talk about for the rest of the day. Across Manchester, close-up magicians work the drinks reception and the tables at the wedding breakfast, breaking the ice between guests who haven't met before.
Whether your wedding is near Manchester, Salford and Stockport or further afield, the magicians here cover the whole of Manchester. Local venues include Victoria Warehouse, Manchester Hall and Victoria Baths, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. You'll find more Manchester venues below, including The Midland Hotel, The Whitworth and The Monastery Manchester, each with its own page.
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.
We've been booking wedding entertainment since 1999, and every magician on this page covers Manchester. You can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.
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.
Prices usually start from around £350 and go up to £800 or so. 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. Your quote shows the full price for your date, so you can compare acts on the same basis.
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.
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.
