Wedding Magician & Hosting Packages

I love a wedding...

I love attending weddings both socially and professionally and after tying the knot myself in 2016, I know how important your big day is.
I would love to help you make your wedding day run smoothly with fun and unforgettable magic for your guests. I have been proudly voted South West Wedding Magician of the Year 2024, by the Wedding Industry Awards. A highly regarded wedding awards voted by previous couples and judged by industry experts.

Liza Edgington Photography - Canford School

“Fantastic magician! Excellent entertainment loved by our guests! Lots of compliments, thanks so much!"

- The Mogridge's - The Longhouse, Somerset

“Fantastic magician! Excellent entertainment loved by our guests! Lots of compliments, thanks so much!"

- The Mogridge's - The Longhouse, Somerset

As a wedding host I will introduce the key moments of your day, ensure that everything runs smoothly and everyone is in the right place at the right time. In a modern twist to a traditional toast master, I add my incredible mix of magic, comedy and mind reading to the day to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere. I will bring your guests together with plenty of laughs and gasps.

Previous surveys from Bridal Magazines suggest that the entertainment at the wedding reception is one of the most remembered parts of the day. More than twice as many guests remembered the entertainment over the flowers or catering. It was certainly true for our wedding, as I remember the acoustic singers we booked (Evertide Music) over what we ate.

We remember how people make us feel more than anything and I aim to make your friends and family laugh, smile and remember your day as one of the best days of their lives as well as the very best day of yours.

“His magic was OUTSTANDING, his hosting was PERFECT"

- The Baker's - Crowcombe Court, Somerset

“His magic was OUTSTANDING, his hosting was PERFECT"

- The Baker's - Crowcombe Court, Somerset

Wedding guests clapping at magician James Maidment for an amazing trick.
Jamie Bott Photography - Lulworth Castle

“James was the magician I never knew I NEEDED!”

– Mr & Mrs O’Brien – Branksome Dene, Dorset

I can provide full-day hosting, half-day hosting and magic without hosting. My style is fun, but not overly eccentric. I can blend in with the style of your day. Whether it’s a relaxed barn style wedding, a festival themed party, or a formal Manor House affair.

My hosting packages include;

  • greeting the bridal party and guests
  • background music for the ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast
  • announcing the wedding breakfast and ushering guests to be seated
  • a mini comedy mind-reading cabaret before the speeches
  • introducing the speeches
  • announcing all key moments such as your entrance to the wedding breakfast, speeches, cutting the cake, first dance, the bouquet toss and any other important events.

Since planning my own wedding with my wife I know that it can be stressful & I would love to make some of the “Wedmin” disappear!

You’ll receive incredibly detailed documents, such as a run sheet and wedding party details exclusively for your wedding that will help make the whole day run as smoothly just as you’ve hoped. We’ll meet either in person or via video chat to discuss all the important details of your day.

If you would like hosting with the attention to detail that you deserve. An entrance into the wedding breakfast that will have your guests waving their napkins and banging on the tables, download my latest Wedding Hosting brochure here or if you would like a quote please click the link below to fill in a contact form.

Aimee Joy Photography - Brewhouse & Kitchen

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Reviews

Excellent
5.0
Based on 50 reviews
Abbie Portch
6 days ago
James was our host/entertainment at our wedding at the end of February and I honestly couldn’t recommend him enough! We met James for the first time at a wedding event and left the event after seeing others doing a similar thing, with the thoughts in our mind, we need to book this guy! Fast forward to other wedding events, seeing James again multiple times, him remembering us each time and us finally booking our wedding. We chose the full hosting package with James, and he really couldn’t have done a more incredible job. We were so concerned of there being a lull in the day, as with most wedding there can be, especially in such a big venue, but James ensured this did not happen, keeping our guests entertained all day. He helped guests as they arrived, pointing them in the right direction, and ensuring they were all looked after which was huge help. His skills mixing with so many types of people and keeping everyone happy really are incredible. Our guests couldn’t have spoke any higher of James, and to this day, not only do we have the special memories with him, but our guests still talk about him now!! Thanks so much James for making our special day so magical, literally. We really hope to see you again and wish you all the best, you really have an amazing skill you are genuinely such a great guy!
Bex
1 week ago
We booked James after being amazed by his magic at a wedding taster evening, and what a fantastic decision that was. As well as being a lovely bloke, the magic kept everyone entertained and everyone raved about him after. Throughly recommend him, thanks James!
Jill Hodges
2 weeks ago
Brilliant magic from James at Matt & Becks wedding - kept everyone intrigued and amused!
matt hawkins
2 weeks ago
Really funny and such great magic, was a fantastic addition to a wedding!
Really funny as well as being magial
Leah Sharman
4 weeks ago
Flawless! Had us all speechless at a wedding - convinced us all that magic is real!!
Tony Adams
1 month ago
Sincere thanks to James for such an excellent performance for my 70th birthday celebration with my family. His magician skills were incredible and he engaged with each of the eleven people in our group, including my five grandchildren. James tailored his presentation to suit the occasion. I strongly recommend James.
Mark Adams
1 month ago
James was funny, engaging and above all, a fantastic magician that our group - ageing from 5 to 70 - all loved. A brilliant addition to my dad’s 70th birthday who we would highly recommend and will certainly look to use again in future. Thanks, James 👍🪄
Debbie McNally
2 months ago
I met James at a party for my father in law's 80th where he delighted adults and kids alike with his tricks. He has a very easy going nature and was great with children. Would highly recommend.
John Crawford
3 months ago
James performed at my 80th birthday party. He really entertained the guests with his magic and has a great personality to really entertain. I would highly recommend him to make any party go well.
Abbie Portch
6 days ago
James was our host/entertainment at our wedding at the end of February and I honestly couldn’t recommend him enough! We met James for the first time at a wedding event and left the event after seeing others doing a similar thing, with the thoughts in our mind, we need to book this guy! Fast forward to other wedding events, seeing James again multiple times, him remembering us each time and us finally booking our wedding. We chose the full hosting package with James, and he really couldn’t have done a more incredible job. We were so concerned of there being a lull in the day, as with most wedding there can be, especially in such a big venue, but James ensured this did not happen, keeping our guests entertained all day. He helped guests as they arrived, pointing them in the right direction, and ensuring they were all looked after which was huge help. His skills mixing with so many types of people and keeping everyone happy really are incredible. Our guests couldn’t have spoke any higher of James, and to this day, not only do we have the special memories with him, but our guests still talk about him now!! Thanks so much James for making our special day so magical, literally. We really hope to see you again and wish you all the best, you really have an amazing skill you are genuinely such a great guy!
Bex
1 week ago
We booked James after being amazed by his magic at a wedding taster evening, and what a fantastic decision that was. As well as being a lovely bloke, the magic kept everyone entertained and everyone raved about him after. Throughly recommend him, thanks James!
Jill Hodges
2 weeks ago
Brilliant magic from James at Matt & Becks wedding - kept everyone intrigued and amused!
matt hawkins
2 weeks ago
Really funny and such great magic, was a fantastic addition to a wedding!
Really funny as well as being magial
Leah Sharman
4 weeks ago
Flawless! Had us all speechless at a wedding - convinced us all that magic is real!!
Tony Adams
1 month ago
Sincere thanks to James for such an excellent performance for my 70th birthday celebration with my family. His magician skills were incredible and he engaged with each of the eleven people in our group, including my five grandchildren. James tailored his presentation to suit the occasion. I strongly recommend James.
Mark Adams
1 month ago
James was funny, engaging and above all, a fantastic magician that our group - ageing from 5 to 70 - all loved. A brilliant addition to my dad’s 70th birthday who we would highly recommend and will certainly look to use again in future. Thanks, James 👍🪄
Debbie McNally
2 months ago
I met James at a party for my father in law's 80th where he delighted adults and kids alike with his tricks. He has a very easy going nature and was great with children. Would highly recommend.
John Crawford
3 months ago
James performed at my 80th birthday party. He really entertained the guests with his magic and has a great personality to really entertain. I would highly recommend him to make any party go well.
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