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Magicians in Sheffield & South Yorkshire

Close-up magicians for weddings and parties in Sheffield & South Yorkshire

A close-up magician is one of the best ways to keep guests entertained while the photos are being taken. In Sheffield & South Yorkshire, magicians are booked for drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts, corporate events and parties, moving between groups and performing tricks right in front of them.

Across Sheffield & South Yorkshire, magicians are booked for weddings and events in and around Sheffield and Doncaster. Venues in the area include Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield, Sheffield Town Hall and Whitley Hall Hotel, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. Tankersley Manor, Hooton Pagnell Hall and Whirlowbrook Hall are among the other Sheffield & South Yorkshire venues listed further down, each with its own page.

A close-up magician works in the middle of your guests rather than on a stage, using cards, coins and borrowed items. It needs no set-up, no power and no space, so it fits any venue.

Hireaband has booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each magician on this page travels to Sheffield & South Yorkshire as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.

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.

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.

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)

“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”

(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...”

Local Venues in Sheffield & South Yorkshire

Hooton Pagnell Hall

Hooton Pagnell Hall

A medieval hall in a honey-coloured limestone village outside Doncaster, with a tithe barn, a Japanese garden and only one wedding on any day.

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Sheffield Town Hall

Sheffield Town Hall

A Grade I listed Victorian landmark in the middle of Sheffield, home to the city's own Mandela and Mirror Rooms for weddings up to 220 guests.

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Whitley Hall Hotel

Whitley Hall Hotel

A 16th-century hall on the northern edge of Sheffield, with 20 acres of gardens, a lake, peacocks on the lawn and bedrooms for all your guests.

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Wortley Hall

Wortley Hall

The workers' stately home between Sheffield and Barnsley, with 26 acres of formal gardens, a fine Georgian front and a genuinely warm welcome.

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Whirlowbrook Hall

Whirlowbrook Hall

An Edwardian manor house set in 39 acres of Sheffield parkland, 4 miles from the city centre and right on the doorstep of the Peak District.

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Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield

Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield

Sheffield's grandest set of rooms, opposite the cathedral on Church Street, behind a pair of silver doors and nearly 200 years of ceremony and feasting.

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Kenwood Hall

Kenwood Hall

A lakeside hall set in 12 acres of gardens at Nether Edge, only minutes from the middle of Sheffield, with a spa and just one wedding a day.

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Tankersley Manor

Tankersley Manor

A 17th-century manor on the ridge above Barnsley, with oak beams, exposed stone, a spa and a suite big enough for 350 people to dance in it.

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Aston Hall Hotel

Aston Hall Hotel

A Georgian hall of 1772 set between Sheffield and Rotherham, with wide lawns, a licensed garden pagoda and a suite that seats 250 for dinner.

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