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Testimonials and Previous Clients

These magician reviews were left for Jamie by real clients on Google and Facebook, and below we've grouped a few of them by type of event so you can find the ones closest to yours. The full list of reviews is further down the page.

Click the video to hear what Kathryn thought of Jamie’s magic, when he performed at her daughters 21st Birthday Party in Suffolk.

What Jamie’s clients say

Five-star reviews left for Jamie on Google and Facebook.

Jamie was absolutely brilliant at our wedding reception, we would definitely recommend booking him for your event. A lovely person and very talented. A really fun addition to our day

Evangeline Rothery
Facebook review, January 2025

Jamie performed magic during the room turnaround at our wedding and was absolutely amazing, all the guests were talking about him for the rest of the night. He was professional and very friendly, and had a wide range of effects in his repertoire. I would highly recommend Jamie as he went above and beyond to make our day special.

Matt Shaw
Google review, April 2023

Jamie is a fabulous magical entertainer. He performed at a wedding we attended and delighted everyone. Effortless and fun!

Alastair Size15s
Google review, March 2022

Jamie was amazing at our wedding in July 2021. From the start, communication was prompt and he was so kind and supportive regarding our date changes because of the Covid-19 pandemics. On the day itself, not only did we absolutely love and were amazed by his magic tricks but we received so many compliments from all our guests . He mingled seemlessly amongst our friends and family. Highly recommended!

Doreen Zhu
Google review, December 2021

Jamie, was absolutely amazing!!!! By far the best I have ever seen! He performed at our wedding and engaged with all the guests perfectly. All my guests are still speaking about his acts a week later and they are in total shock on how he did his tricks and illusions. I cannot recommend Jamie enough to any one that wants the wow factor at their event. I only wish I had another event to book him again.So professional and very talented, worth every penny! Thank you so much Jamie! You are definitely worth 5☆☆☆☆☆ and more.

Hannah Tring
Google review, August 2021

We booked JAMIE to entertain our guests during our drinks reception and wedding breakfast and he was absolutely AMAZING! All of guests could not be any more complimentary of Jamie and his tricks and he wowed everyone – just fantastic! We can not recommend Jamie enough – such a talented and genuinely nice guy too! Thank You Jamie x

Sallie Tyrer
Google review, March 2020

Jamie was incredible on our wedding day – we have had a lot of people contacting us to say how entertaining he was, and a lot of people who are still absolutely amazed by the tricks! It was some of the best money we spent at our wedding, and I would recommend to anyone to get booking – you won't regret it!!

Sophie Edwards
Facebook review, March 2020

What a fantastic and amazing entertainer Jamie was at our recent wedding.. Book him.. You will not be disappointed!!!!

Michelle Jones
Facebook review, December 2019

Jamie is BRILLIANT! Fantastic entertainment by Jamie at our charity event on Saturday 30th November 2019 at SPA Leicester. All of our guests were WOWED by him, especially the up close magic and the finale of levitating a girl in the air!

Mina Mistry
Facebook review, December 2019

All we can say is WOW. Jamie is so good he really made are wedding day. Jamie amazed everyone and everyone is still talking about his magic. Book this guy and you will not be disappointed he is fantastic. Thank you so much Jamie. Glyn and jade

Glyn Stripp
Facebook review, November 2019

Jamie performed for us at our wedding. We had guests there from two years of age to eighty nine years of age and everybody was fascinated ! After the wedding all of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed Jamie’s magic. I actually think it’s the only time I’ve seen some of my family and friends be quiet because they were so enthralled !! We can’t recommend Jamie highly enough. He blended in on the day and was a real asset. Thankyou ! Dave and Gemma Elson

Gemma Elson
Facebook review, November 2019

Jamie performed, or rather blew out guests away at our wedding. The tricks are true magic and mind blowing. Jamie was such a lovely and professional man to deal with. You will not be disappointed having him perform at any event. Thank you Jamie for everything.

Sarah Mason-Prescod
Facebook review, November 2019

We booked Jamie for a company party for 250 guests and I think he managed to get around to virtually everyone. They all loved it and are still trying to work out how he did some of the tricks! Thanks Jamie for the amazing magic and for helping to make our evening a great success.

Philippa Fox
Google review, October 2019

Absolutely amazing! Jamie performed close up magic at our black tie event and made sure he mingled with everyone. Our guests were in awe of his abilities and thought he was outstanding! They didn’t want him to leave 🙂 As well as being a superb magician he is such a lovely person and great to work with. His communication regarding our booking was timely and professional. I highly recommend Jamie! who gave our guests a night to remember and memories for years to come!

Becki Humphreys
Facebook review, September 2019

wow Jamie was amazing at our wedding and was worth every penny.He amazed our guessed who still can't believe what they saw.i cannot recommend him enough and if you are thinking about it i would highly recommend just doing it you won't be disappointed.

Sarah West
Facebook review, September 2019

Jamie performed at our wedding reception last week and I'm already trying to think of other events I can book him for!! Jamie was fantastic, the tricks left me wanting more and guests keep telling me about tricks Jamie performed for them which I wish I'd seen!! Jamie was very professional throughout discussions prior to the day and on the evening, i had to make several time changes which didn't phase him, Jamie was very accommodating! If you're considering booking entertainment for your event, BOOK JAMIE! You won't regret it!

Emma Yezek
Facebook review, August 2019

Jamie came at short notice to our school Summer Fair and he was brilliant. Everyone was amazed with his tricks, I didnt get to see any tricks myself as I was busy running the stall but he always had a crowd around him.

Sarah Hughes
Facebook review, August 2019

Jamie thank you so much for blowing away our guests on our wedding day! Everyone is still talking about you and we can’t thank you enough. Everyone needs a Jamie at their wedding!

Andy Byrne
Facebook review, August 2019

Jamie is amazing. He is a really really lovely person and a fantastic magician. He performed at my daughter’s wedding during the welcome drinks and reception. All the guests, young and old, were blown away by his tricks. I couldn’t recommend Jamie highly enough.

Joshna Patel
Facebook review, August 2019

We booked Jamie for our wedding, although we were too busy to spend much time with him our guests very much enjoyed themselves.

kerryn billingham
Google review, July 2019

Jamie performed at our wedding! He was fantastic and the guests all loved him. They were talking about him for days trying to work out how he did his tricks. A brilliant entertainer!! Thank you Jamie!

Sam Grant
Google review, June 2019

Jamie mesmerised our guests during our wedding breakfast . I watched their faces as Jamie completely blew their minds with his amazing magic tricks . Jamie continued to be part of conversation long after he had left and still now guests are talking about how wonderful he was days later . He knew how to judge what was needed from him . He was subtle and marvellous and we are very greatful to him . Thank you Jamie from Mr and Mrs Lavery xx

Kerri Lavery
Facebook review, June 2019

Jamie is absolutely amazing. My guests were totally amazed by his skills and really helped people to have a good time during the drinks reception! I have had so many comments saying how great he was! HIGH RECOMMEND

Ava Melton-Brown
Facebook review, May 2019

What a fantastic performance by Jamie at our wedding on 4th May 2019. He amazed all of our guests young and old with some outstanding magic, fabulous communication from the start of our planning right through to our big day, simply amazing would recommend everytime.

Stuart Partridge
Google review, May 2019

Jamie attended our party on 28th April 2019 and our friends and family were amazed and impressed at his table magic. He was so friendly and professional going to each table, including both adults and children in his magic tricks. I would certainly recommend Jamie to entertain at any occasion.

Pauline Clulow
Google review, April 2019

I would 100% recommend Jamie. We recently had a charity Ball and Jamie entertained the audience of 130 people. His tricks were the talk on everyone’s table. I would highly recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to book Jamie again!

Thank you Jamie! 🌟

Sophie Leanne Carter
Facebook review, December 2018

I first saw Jamie perform at a friend\'s wedding. I knew instantly I wanted to book him for my own. 3 years or more later and I had Jamie perform at my wedding on 17th August. I wanted to make sure my guests had the wow factor at my wedding and knew Jamie was the one to provide that. He didn\'t disappoint. From the very first moment until his last he had my guests in awe. All I could hear was gasps of amazement through the entire drinks reception and wedding breakfast. music to my ears. After Jamie finished the kids spent the rest of the day (and days to come) performing their own \"magic tricks.\" Everyone has talked about him since and told family, friends and colleagues. Jamie was simply brilliant from start to finish. He is fun, friendly and really adds that extra something special to your day! I will certainly be booking Jamie for future events.

thanks for everything Jamie! we loved every second!

Dani King
Facebook review, September 2018

Hi Jamie, We wanted to say a massive thank you to you for helping make our day absolutely perfect. Your magic tricks were incredible and left everyone amazed and lost for words, us included. You definitely got our day and evening guests to mingle and chat which set the tone for an incredible evening. Many thanks again, Gordon & Hattie

Gordon Dowdey
Facebook review, August 2018

We’re so glad we booked jamie for our wedding (29th May)! He performed during the drinks reception and also went round the tables during our wedding breakfast. Lots of guests have commented on how amazing the tricks were and people are still trying to work out now how he managed to do them!! The finale he presented to all guests at the end of our meal was incredible. Thanks Jamie!

Steph Maycock
Facebook review, June 2018

Jamie Docherty was absolutely fantastic at our wedding. We’ve received so much positive feedback from our guests. We never really thought about having a magician at our wedding until my now Father in Law met Jamie at a wedding fair and insisted. Now I couldn’t imagine our day without him. I can’t recommend Jamie enough, I’d love to go to a wedding where he is playing such that I can follow him around and witness all his magic! Thanks Jamie!

James Aston
Facebook review, May 2018

Wedding magician reviews

Weddings make up the biggest share of Jamie's bookings, so it's no surprise most of the reviews come from couples. What stands out is how often people mention the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast, the two longest gaps of the day.

Dani King had seen Jamie at a friend's wedding years before booking him for her own: "All I could hear was gasps of amazement through the entire drinks reception and wedding breakfast." (Dani King, Facebook review, September 2018)

Kerri Lavery noticed the effect lasted well beyond the tricks themselves: "Jamie continued to be part of conversation long after he had left" (Kerri Lavery, Facebook review, June 2019).

Steph Maycock booked the finale too: "The finale he presented to all guests at the end of our meal was incredible. Thanks Jamie!" (Steph Maycock, Facebook review, June 2018)

And one of our favourites, from James Aston: "We never really thought about having a magician at our wedding until my now Father in Law met Jamie at a wedding fair and insisted. Now I couldn’t imagine our day without him." (James Aston, Facebook review, May 2018). More on how Jamie works at weddings is on the wedding entertainment page.

Magician reviews in action: guests reacting with amazement as Jamie Docherty performs close-up magic

Corporate and charity events

Work dos and charity nights are a different crowd, often bigger, and the reviews reflect that. Becki Humphreys booked Jamie for a black tie event: "As well as being a superb magician he is such a lovely person and great to work with. His communication regarding our booking was timely and professional." (Becki Humphreys, Facebook review, September 2019)

Mina Mistry ran a charity evening and kept it short: "Jamie is BRILLIANT! Fantastic entertainment by Jamie at our charity event" (Mina Mistry, Facebook review, December 2019). Sophie Leanne Carter, after a charity ball for 130 people, added: "I would highly recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to book Jamie again!" (Sophie Leanne Carter, Facebook review, December 2018)

There's more on company events on the corporate entertainment page.

Parties, fairs and family occasions

Private parties tend to mean mixed ages and a mix of people who know each other and people who don't. Pauline Clulow had Jamie at a family party: "our friends and family were amazed and impressed at his table magic." (Pauline Clulow, Google review, April 2019)

And sometimes it's not a party at all. Sarah Hughes asked him to a school event: "Jamie came at short notice to our school Summer Fair and he was brilliant." (Sarah Hughes, Facebook review, August 2019)

How to read magician reviews properly

A page of five-star quotes is easy to put together. So it's worth knowing what makes magician reviews worth trusting, whoever you end up booking.

Look for dates, and for a spread of them. Reviews from several different years tell you the act has been consistently good, not just good once. Look for detail too, the name of the event, which part of the day, how many guests. Vague praise could be about anyone. And check where the reviews were left. Every review on this page carries the reviewer's name and whether it came from Google or Facebook, so you can go and find it yourself.

It's also worth noticing what people say about the booking, not just the tricks. Several of these magician reviews mention prompt replies, flexibility with timings and professional communication. That's the part you'll deal with for months before the day, so it matters.

Beyond the magician reviews

Reviews only tell you so much. Jamie's also a full Member of The Magic Circle, and he was named 'East Midlands Wedding Entertainer of the Year 2017' and 'Northamptonshire Close-Up Magician of the Year 2015'. With Jay & Joss he's appeared on Britain's Got Talent, so you can watch him work in front of the toughest audience going. The gallery has video if you'd like to see for yourself.

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