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Magicians in Bedfordshire

Hire a magician in Bedfordshire

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

Popular wedding venues in Bedfordshire include Woburn Abbey, Shuttleworth House, Old Warden and Bellows Mill, and our magicians travel to weddings and events across Bedford, Luton and Dunstable. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we'll help you choose an act that suits the space. You'll find more Bedfordshire venues below, including Moore Place Hotel, Moreteyne Manor and Wrest Park, 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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The magicians listed here all travel to Bedfordshire, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

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.

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.

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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“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...”

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“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”

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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 !”

Local Venues in Bedfordshire

The Barns Hotel

The Barns Hotel

A 13th-century tithe barn and a Tudor manor house on the banks of the Great Ouse, a few minutes from the middle of Bedford.

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Moreteyne Manor

Moreteyne Manor

A secluded moated Tudor manor house at Marston Moretaine, run by the same family for some 30 years and yours alone for the whole of the day.

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Bellows Mill

Bellows Mill

An old watermill and its lake tucked under the Chiltern escarpment near Dunstable, where you get the grounds and the water entirely to yourselves.

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Woburn Abbey

Woburn Abbey

The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey looks out across a restored rose garden and the Camellia lake towards 3,000 acres of Repton deer park.

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Corner 5 Restaurant

Corner 5 Restaurant

A glass-fronted restaurant right on the water at Box End near Bedford, with a decked terrace, a wood burner and panoramic views of the lake.

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Wrest Park

Wrest Park

A gilded French-style chateau at Silsoe, with 92 acres of fountains, follies and flower gardens laid out over three unhurried centuries of design.

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Moore Place Hotel

Moore Place Hotel

A Georgian manor house in the village of Aspley Guise, with a white columned porch, a grand sweeping staircase and a waterfall in the gardens.

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Bunkers Barn

Bunkers Barn

A restored 18th-century barn on a working family farm near Leighton Buzzard, with a two-acre paddock and the whole place to yourselves for the day.

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Shuttleworth House, Old Warden

Shuttleworth House, Old Warden

A Jacobean-style mansion at Old Warden with 425 acres, a Regency Swiss Garden and a hangar of vintage aeroplanes.

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