Magician at wedding

I want one but so far I'm not allow as the OH thinks it's a naff idea and a waste of money.....(I shall be picking my moment and working on him ? )

We're having a magician. He's so good, I can't wait. Although it does make my brain hurt thinking about how it works, but that's the mathematician in me.

Anyway, back to OP, we're having him during the lull between the meal/speeches and evening disco. We're having afternoon tea so our meal will be shorter than a normal 3 course meal. Our venue doesn't have rooms so most of our guests will be milling around during this time so we wanted some form of entertainment.

HTH

One of the reasons why it can be a good idea to have a magician at a wedding is that often there can be a lengthy period of time when the guests are sat down waiting for the meal.

The magician can move from table to table entertaining the guests during this time.

Obviously it depends on how you structure the wedding day, but I've played at weddings where the guests have been sat at their table for up to an hour waiting for food, which is kind of dead time and a magician can be a great idea

Good luck with your wedding planning!

I would agree with this. At a friends wedding recently, I think we were sat down for 3-4 hours in total. There were 100 day guests so it took ages for each table to be served. A magician would've worked really well here.

We're thinking about having a magician but for the time after the ceremony and whilst the photos are going and and canapés being had. Out of curiosity, how much is yours costing? X

My chum is a magician and we had her after the ceremony until the breakfast was served. She was brilliant and really helped set the atmosphere. She has a website - her name is Kerry Scorah.

I'm having a magician from after the ceremony to the wedding breakfast - hopefully it gets people talking and mingling more.

I'm making notes to using when working on my OH regarding this lol

We've booked one. He was £100 for the hour, but have bargained 90 minutes out of him.

I originally thought we'd use him when the room is getting changed round and we have to go up to the hay loft (having reception in comverted stables of old mansion), but I'm now thinking after reading this it may be better when we're getting photos done as ice breaker.

Wedding is at 1pm and meal at 4.30/5pm, evening starts 7pm... Hmmmm, I'm undecided!

IMHO they are great at breaking up the slower moments during the food.

Which area are you in, I may be able to suggest a couple if you don't already have one in mind......

Peter

Personally I'm not a fan of magicians (but then I don't like clowns either!) but at a wedding recently they had one for the drinks after the ceremony. Even with people going for photos etc he was very good and made sure he went round everyone at least once...he did try to catch me but I politely declined...ok, I ran away and said I had to speak to my dad about something! They had a guy doing characture (how do you spell it?!) pics too, he also made sure he got everyone so I'm guessing it's something they do to make it feel inclusive.

We're having one during our drinks reception to fill in the time while we are having photos taken. i am gutted though as i wont see much of him and i love magic! x

It works really well, keeps everyone entertained and helps to break the ice in groups who aren't necessarily all close friends.

I can whole heartidly recommend Darren Campbell - http://dcmagic.co.uk/weddings.html

Either way it is a very worthwhile investment and also makes the TOG/VOGs job a lot easier as people are always smiling/laughing naturally during the magic.

***DISCLAIMER It is probably obvious but he is my brother, but check out all of the feedback on his site, the various awards he has won, and his showreels for an impartial view : )