Wedding, Corporate & Party Magician in Chichester
One person keeping your whole day moving, so you get to be in it rather than run it.
Who’s responsible for how your day actually feels?
Chichester and the wider West Sussex coast, from Goodwood to the harbour, host some of the county’s most striking wedding venues. It’s a longer trip from my Hastings base than my usual East Sussex bookings, but one I make regularly for the right date.
The area’s estates and hotels also host a steady run of corporate events, from Goodwood’s motorsport and racing calendar to conferences and awards nights across the district. And for private parties, close-up magic and mind reading suit everything from garden parties to milestone birthdays.
Booking early is worth it here, since West Sussex dates, especially around Goodwood’s event calendar, go quickly.
I’ve been performing magic at weddings for over a decade. In that time I’ve worked with hundreds of couples and entertained tens of thousands of guests.
But the reason couples book me isn’t the magic. It’s the fact that when I am there, nothing falls through the gaps. The day flows. Guests are looked after. Speakers feel ready. And the couple spend the day actually enjoying it rather than managing it themselves.
I am also a certified hypnotherapist, which means if anyone is dreading their speech, I can help with that too.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Get in touch with your date and venue and I’ll tell you straight away. I only take one wedding a day, so Saturdays in peak season go first. If your date matters to you, it’s worth checking sooner rather than later.
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Simply Magic (£750) is close-up magic during your drinks reception and table-to-table through the wedding breakfast. Half-Day Hosting (£995) adds hosting from first guest to the end of speeches, plus a short show to warm the room beforehand. Full-Day Hosting (£1,500) covers the whole day to the first dance, your evening guests too, and Speech Confidence support for up to two speakers as standard. No enquire-for-pricing, no sales call required to see a number.
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Both, and you choose how much you need. Simply Magic is close-up magic through your drinks reception and wedding breakfast. Half-Day and Full-Day Hosting add me as your host and MC on top: announcements, introductions, timings, and keeping the day moving so you don’t have to.
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Yes. I’m based in Hastings, East Sussex, and most of my weddings are across Sussex, but I also take bookings in Kent. Travel is sometimes chargeable depending on distance, I’ll always tell you the number before you commit, never on the day.
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Yes. I’m a certified hypnotherapist alongside being a magician and host, and Speech Confidence support is built into Full-Day Hosting for up to two of your speakers. If someone in your wedding party is dreading standing up, that’s exactly what it’s for.
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Any size, from an intimate elopement to a few hundred guests across the full day. Tell me about your wedding and I’ll tell you honestly what fits.
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Close-up magic, table to table, during your drinks reception and wedding breakfast. It’s not a stage show your guests watch, it’s small moments of magic in their hands that get them talking to each other.
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Both, as standard. Every package covers close-up magic through your drinks reception and table-to-table during the wedding breakfast itself.
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Yes. I work the whole room, from the youngest guests to the oldest, and keep everyone entertained together at the same time.
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As soon as you have a date and venue confirmed. I only take one wedding a day, so Saturdays in peak season go first.
What I do
Your wedding day has a lot of moving parts. The ceremony, the photos, the reception, the speeches, the first dance. Each one needs to flow into the next without you having to think about it.
With Full-Day Hosting I’m your host and entertainer from the first guest arriving right through to the first dance. I handle every announcement, every introduction, and every timing, so the day moves forward on its own and you never have to manage it from the inside.
As your host I’m the calm presence that holds everything together behind the scenes. As your magician I am the reason your guests are having a genuine time during every moment in between.
You should be able to enjoy your own wedding. That is exactly what this package is designed to make possible.
From First Guest to First Dance
There is a package for every kind of wedding day
Some couples need magic. Some need a host. Some need both. Whether you need close-up magic during the drinks reception and wedding breakfast, or someone to host and hold the entire day together from arrival to first dance, I have an option that fits.
Throughout the day I’m on hand to:
Welcome your bridal party and guests on arrival
Direct guests and keep the day on time
Announce the wedding breakfast
Introduce speakers and manage the speeches
Announce key moments including the cake cutting, first dance, and bouquet toss
Keep your guests genuinely entertained during every gap in the day
First come, first served
Every couple gets my full attention, which means I can only take on one wedding per day. Saturdays in peak season go quickly. If your date matters to you, it is worth locking in your date sooner rather than later.
My prices are no secret
No "enquire for pricing" and no annoying sales call before you're allowed to see a number. Here's what I charge:
Simply Magic. £750. Close-up magic through your drinks reception, then table to table during the wedding breakfast. For couples who've got the hosting handled and just want their guests genuinely looked after all the way through, from the moment you slip away for photos to the last course on the table.
Half-Day Hosting. £995. I host and entertain from the first guest arriving through to the end of the speeches. Every announcement, every introduction, the magic woven through, and a short show to warm the room before anyone stands up to speak.
Full-Day Hosting. £1,500. The whole day held together, from the first guest to the first dance. Everything in the half-day, plus your evening guests looked after and Speech Confidence included as standard for up to two of your speakers.
Not every wedding fits a standard shape. If yours has an unusual running order, or you only need me for part of the day, tell me about it and we'll work out what makes sense.
Prices are for weddings across Sussex and nearby. Further afield, travel and sometimes accommodation may apply but I'll always tell you before you commit. I’ll save the surprises for your wedding day.
Want the full picture? My brochure breaks down exactly what's in each package, with everything that's included from the first planning call to the last announcement of the night. Tell me where to send it and it's yours.
“All our guests commented on how amazing he was. He truly brought the magic!”
“He was absolutely mind-blowing!! He was amazing with the kids and adult guests. Had something for everyone.”
“We were so lucky to have Justin at our wedding. He left such a lasting impression on everyone!”