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Magicians in Shropshire

Hire a magician in Shropshire

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

Whether your wedding is near Shrewsbury, Telford and Oswestry or further afield, the magicians here cover the whole of Shropshire. Local venues include Wilde Lodge, The Mill Barns and Rowton Castle, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. You'll find more Shropshire venues below, including Pimhill Barn, Walcot Hall and Wistanstow Village Hall, each with its own page.

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.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every magician listed here travels to Shropshire as standard, and the instant quote button on this page shows pricing and availability for your date.

The essentials:

  • Prices usually from £350 up to £800
  • Many acts can cover more than one part of the day in a single booking
  • Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to enquire early
  • The quote you receive sets out exactly what's included
  • 14-day change-of-mind refund on every booking

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.

Most magician bookings fall between £350 and £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. The date and time of year make up the rest of the difference, so a weekday or winter date can cost less than a summer Saturday.

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.

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)

“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”

(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.”

Local Venues in Shropshire

Davenport House

Davenport House

A Grade I Georgian house in its own parkland at Worfield, near Bridgnorth, where the Grand Hall takes the vows by day and the dancing by night.

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Hawkstone Hall & Gardens

Hawkstone Hall & Gardens

A Grade I listed mansion in 88 acres near Weston-under-Redcastle, with gilded rooms, 35 bedrooms and gardens made for a long summer evening.

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The Mill Barns

The Mill Barns

Three oak-framed barns raised on the site of a Severn valley watermill at Alveley, near Bridgnorth, with a mill pond, a sprung floor and a real stage.

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Wilde Lodge

Wilde Lodge

Fifteen acres above a river on the Welsh border near Knighton and Ludlow, with oak barns, bell tents, fire pits and a motte to be married on top of.

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Wistanstow Village Hall

Wistanstow Village Hall

A black-and-white village hall built in 1925 from the Grove Estate, with a proper stage and room for 176 to dine beneath the Shropshire Hills.

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Park House Hotel - Shifnal

Park House Hotel - Shifnal

Two 17th-century houses joined into a single hotel on the edge of Shifnal, with chandeliers in the Garden Suite and gardens full of old trees.

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Rowton Castle

Rowton Castle

A 17th-century castle set in 17 acres west of Shrewsbury, with a Victorian walled garden, an avenue of limes and a ballroom made for dancing.

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Walcot Hall

Walcot Hall

Clive of India's Georgian house above Lydbury North, with a turquoise ballroom, one of Britain's finest arboretums and two days of it all to yourselves.

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Pimhill Barn

Pimhill Barn

A 1584 oak-framed barn on a farm drive north of Shrewsbury, where you bring your own caterers, your own band and keep the place for two days.

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