Magician in Huntingdonshire for christenings, reunions and family dos
Babies, toddlers, teenagers, parents and great grandparents, all in one room with a buffet. Close-up magic is one of the few things that works for every one of them.
A magician in Huntingdonshire is a good answer to the oldest problem at a family do: how do you entertain three or four generations at once? Jamie Docherty performs close-up magic in among your guests, so a five year old and her granddad can be watching the same coin vanish from about a foot away, and both of them be equally baffled.
Jamie is a Member of The Magic Circle and an Associate of The Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star. As "Jay" of Jay & Joss, he was on Britain's Got Talent in 2024, and he's performed at New Year's Eve at The Shard. Family parties and christenings come first on this page, then weddings and work events.
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Christenings and family parties with a magician in Huntingdonshire
Christenings follow a familiar pattern. A service in the morning, then everyone heads to a hall, a hotel or someone's house for food. There are small children everywhere and adults trying to catch up over a cup of tea. Jamie fits into that easily, working his way round the room in short bursts so nobody's conversation is cut off for long.
The children usually find him first. They get to hold the cards, say the magic word and be the one who makes something disappear, which they love. Dani King wrote on Facebook after Jamie performed at her wedding: "After Jamie finished the kids spent the rest of the day (and days to come) performing their own ‘magic tricks.’"
Grown-ups get drawn in by the trickier stuff. A signed card that turns up somewhere impossible, or a glass that bends while a guest holds it. Older relatives can stay in their seats while Jamie comes to them, which is a kindness at a long afternoon party.
Other family occasions work the same way: a milestone birthday, an anniversary meal, a reunion, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. At a 40th or a 70th, school friends, workmates and cousins are all thrown together, and magic gives them a reason to talk. For a sit-down meal, Jamie visits each table between courses; at a house party, he roams.
Booking a magician in Huntingdonshire for a family party is mostly about timing. Let Jamie know when the food is served and when any speeches or the cake are planned, and he'll fit around them. The private party entertainment page has more on family celebrations.
Wedding magician in Huntingdonshire, from the drinks to the dancing
Weddings are the biggest part of Jamie's year. As a wedding magician in Huntingdonshire, he's usually booked for the long gap after the ceremony, when the couple are off with the photographer and guests are left with a drink and a lot of unfamiliar faces. He roams from group to group, a few minutes at a time, so both families get chatting.
At the wedding breakfast he goes round the tables between courses, keeping out of the way of the waiting staff. Each table gets a short set of its own, and the far tables get the same attention as the ones near the couple.
Evening guests are an option a lot of couples miss. Folk who arrive after the meal can feel they've turned up late to a party that's already in full swing. A spell of roaming magic as they come in mixes them in with the day guests far more quickly.
Barn weddings are worth a mention, as a couple of the venues Jamie has performed at in the area are barns. Close-up magic needs no stage, no sound system and no power, so a barn works just as well as a hotel. Sarah Mason-Prescod wrote on Facebook: "The tricks are true magic and mind blowing. Jamie was such a lovely and professional man to deal with."
Most couples book a magician in Huntingdonshire for two slots, usually the drinks and the meal. Jamie stays out of the photographer's way and finishes before the speeches. More on how he plans a wedding is on the wedding entertainment page.
What families in Huntingdonshire usually want to know
- Toddlers to great grandparents The magic is pitched so every age can join in, together.
- Nothing for you to set up A magician in Huntingdonshire who works close up needs no stage, table or power.
- Everything confirmed You'll get a formal booking confirmation and invoice receipts for every payment.
- Insured through Equity His membership of Equity brings ten million pounds of public liability cover.
- A tidy presence He's always smartly dressed, doesn't smoke and doesn't drink alcohol at any event.
Work events and Christmas dos across Huntingdonshire
Businesses book Jamie for Christmas parties, awards dinners, client evenings, conferences and product launches. Each of them has a room of people who need a nudge to mix, and roaming magic is a gentle way to do it.
During the welcome drinks Jamie works the groups, then he visits tables between courses once everyone sits down. He plans around the running order, so the presentations and speeches are left in peace.
A magician in Huntingdonshire at the Christmas party has a different job to one at a client dinner. The festive do gets quicker, funnier routines for a room in high spirits, still suitable for every colleague. A client evening gets something more relaxed, with time to chat.
Conferences and trade shows are another use. A magician in Huntingdonshire working a stand gives passers-by a reason to stop, and a few minutes of magic during a long networking break livens up delegates who've been listening to presentations all morning.
Smaller teams are welcome too. A dozen people round a restaurant table get more time each, and the tricks often become the running joke in the office for weeks. The corporate entertainment page has more on work events.
Huntingdon halls, hotels and wedding barns
Jamie has performed at Bassmead Manor Barns, The Burgess Hall and Wilobe Farm Barn. For a christening lunch, a birthday or a wedding there are plenty of other options around Huntingdon, from hotels such as The Old Bridge Hotel, the Dolphin Hotel and the Golden Lion Hotel to a golf club like Brampton Park Golf Club. A magician in Huntingdonshire who works among your guests needs nothing changed at any of them.
He covers the wider area too, so booking a magician in Huntingdonshire for a village hall or a venue out in the countryside is no extra trouble. Have a look at his pages for Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Questions people ask
How does a magician in Huntingdonshire work at a christening?
Jamie moves round the room in short bursts, joining small groups between the food and the cake. Children get involved in the tricks, and adults can carry on chatting in between.
Will toddlers and very elderly relatives both enjoy it?
Yes. Little ones love holding the cards and doing the magic themselves, and Jamie comes to anyone who'd rather stay seated, so nobody misses out.
Can you perform at a party in our house?
Of course. Close-up magic needs nothing but people, so a kitchen, living room or garden is fine. Jamie will drift between rooms as your guests do, and nobody needs to gather in one place or move the furniture.
Do you also do weddings?
Yes, they're the biggest part of Jamie's diary. The drinks reception and the wedding breakfast are the most popular slots for a magician in Huntingdonshire, and evening guests are a good third choice.
Is close-up magic a good fit for an office Christmas party?
It's a cracking icebreaker. Mingling during drinks gets teams talking, and table magic fills the gaps between courses. Let Jamie know if there are speeches, a raffle or awards, and he'll keep well clear of them.
How do I check if Jamie is free?
Send your date, venue and the type of party through the quote form. The earlier you ask, the better your chances, particularly for weekends. Jamie will reply about availability and can talk through timings once you know them.
Planning a christening or family party in Huntingdonshire?
Tell Jamie the date, venue and what you're celebrating, and he'll let you know about availability. Booking your magician in Huntingdonshire early means one less thing to think about.