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Magicians in Suffolk

Hire a magician in Suffolk

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

Popular wedding venues in Suffolk include Butley Priory, Snape Maltings and Lanwades Hall, and our magicians travel to weddings and events across Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft. 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 Bruisyard Hall, Haughley Park Barn and The Granary Estates, and each has its own venue page further down.

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 Suffolk 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.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the day. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.

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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

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“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 Suffolk

Bruisyard Hall

Bruisyard Hall

Bruisyard Hall near Saxmundham gives you 700 private acres, a restored medieval barn and a house full of friends.

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Lanwades Hall

Lanwades Hall

An Edwardian manor at Kentford near Newmarket, built on a 100 to 1 Derby win. Lanwades Hall is oak panelling, sunken gardens and unhurried evenings.

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The Granary Estates

The Granary Estates

Two 18th-century flint barns joined by a glass walkway, five minutes from Newmarket. The Granary Estates was made for a big, late Suffolk party.

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Hengrave Hall

Hengrave Hall

A Tudor mansion just outside Bury St Edmunds with 350 acres, its own little church and 21 bedrooms, Hengrave Hall is built for a whole weekend of it.

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Branches Park Estate

Branches Park Estate

Moat, ancient oak, treehouse and barn across 1,500 Suffolk acres near Newmarket. Branches Park is a wedding venue with a real sense of theatre.

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Haughley Park Barn

Haughley Park Barn

A soaring oak-framed barn on a Jacobean estate near Stowmarket, yours for three days, where the music runs happily on until half past midnight.

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Copdock Hall

Copdock Hall

An Elizabethan barn, an award-winning vineyard and an Italian courtyard just outside Ipswich. Copdock Hall knows exactly how to run a good evening.

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Butley Priory

Butley Priory

A 700-year-old priory gatehouse near Woodbridge, standing alone in 150 acres of Suffolk wilds, taken exclusively for two nights with all your people.

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Snape Maltings

Snape Maltings

A Victorian maltings on the Suffolk coast, converted for Benjamin Britten's Aldeburgh Festival and run today by Britten Pears Arts.

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