Bath Wedding Entertainment
Andy Field is a professional Bath wedding magician, offering close up magic, sleight of hand illusions, mind reading and more, for a variety of occasions. Over the years Andy has built a strong global following,with millions of views on his YouTube channel and an array of reviews across multiple platforms. Having amassed experience as a wedding magician, party magician & close up magician, Andy is seen as one of the industries most tried and tested professional magicians.
Wedding Entertainment in Bath
Powerful magic with showmanship all day long
There is something rather special about having a magician at your wedding.
Guests can see the magic happen just a few feet away, get involved themselves and even hand over an everyday object for the magician to use.
It works particularly well at weddings because it gives guests something entertaining to enjoy while they are naturally mingling.
Whether that's during the drinks reception, between photographs or while the room is being prepared for the wedding breakfast.
And because the magic happens right in front of them, there is nowhere for the magician to hide. They can watch every move, try to catch him out and still have absolutely no idea how he did it.
An Experienced Wedding Magician in Bath
I’m Andy Field, a professional magician in Bath, specialising in close-up magic for adults at weddings and celebrations.
I have a quarter of a century of experience performing magic, and my style combines strong sleight of hand with personality, interaction and showmanship. At a wedding, that means I can move naturally among your guests, performing for small groups rather than asking everyone to sit down and watch a formal show.
I don't simply want people to see a clever trick. I want them to experience something they will still be talking about after I've left. I've also been consulted for the BBC series Hustle, and over the years I've built a strong reputation through hundreds of Google reviews and Facebook recommendations.
Whether I'm entertaining guests during the drinks reception, filling a gap while photographs are being taken or getting a room full of people talking to one another, the aim is always the same: powerful close-up magic with showmanship, performed in a way that fits naturally into your wedding day.
When Does Wedding Magic Work Best?
Close-up magic can fit naturally into several parts of a wedding day without taking guests away from the occasion.
The drinks reception is often an ideal time, giving guests something entertaining to enjoy while the newlyweds are having photographs taken.
I can move between small groups, perform for them for a few minutes and then leave them chatting about what they've just seen.
It can also work well when there is a gap between parts of the day, helping to keep the atmosphere lively while guests are waiting for the wedding breakfast or evening celebrations to begin.
The beauty of close-up magic is that it doesn't require a stage, microphone or a room full of people sitting quietly. I bring the magic to the guests, adapting the performance to the people in front of me and to the way your wedding is unfolding.
Getting Wedding Guests Involved
Andy Field, professional magician who worked as a consultant for the BBC drama Hustle
One of the great things about close-up magic at a wedding is that guests aren't simply watching from a distance. They become part of what is happening.
I encourage people to get involved, whether that's choosing a card, examining an object, making a decision or helping with the magic themselves.
Different groups naturally respond in different ways, so I adapt the performance to the people I'm with.
It's also a great way of getting guests talking to one another. Weddings often bring together friends and family from different parts of your life who may never have met before.
A little magic can give them something to laugh about, react to and share together — which is exactly what good wedding entertainment should do.
Card Magic That Gets Guests Talking
A delighted guest shows her appreciation after an amazing card trick by Andy Field.
Playing cards are a classic part of close-up magic, and they work brilliantly at weddings. A simple pack of cards can create some remarkably personal moments when everything happens right in front of the guests.
Someone might freely choose a card, shuffle the deck or take part in the magic themselves — and then find themselves wondering how on earth the card ended up in the place it did.
I also perform plenty of magic away from the card table, using everyday objects and other close-up techniques to keep the experience varied.
You can see more about my card magic in Bath here.
More Than Just Card Tricks
Andy Field performs an impossible ring trick for a delighted guest.
Although playing cards are a big part of close-up magic, they are certainly not the whole story.
I can perform with borrowed objects, coins and everyday items, as well as incorporating mind reading and other forms of interactive magic.
That variety helps keep the entertainment fresh when I'm moving around a wedding and meeting different groups of guests.
Some people love trying to work out how a trick is done. Others simply want to enjoy the moment and have a laugh with the people around them.
I can adapt the magic to both — which is why close-up entertainment works so well across a wedding reception.
If mind reading is something you'd particularly like to see, I also perform as a mind-reading magician in Bath.
Close-Up Magic for Your Wedding Reception
As applause rings out Andy's magic produces clever and unforgettable magic
Bath is a fantastic setting for a wedding, and there are often natural periods during the day when guests are standing around, chatting and waiting for the next part of the celebration.
That's where close-up magic can work particularly well.
Rather than asking everyone to sit down and watch a formal show, I can move naturally around the room and perform for small groups of guests.
I might entertain one group for several minutes before moving on to another, creating a constantly changing experience throughout the reception.
The drinks reception is a particularly good opportunity, especially while the newlyweds are having photographs taken.
The magic becomes part of the wedding rather than something that interrupts it — giving your guests something to enjoy, talk about and remember while everything else is happening around them.
Wedding Evening Entertainment
Wedding guests experience an impossible close-up magic illusion
Close-up magic doesn't have to finish when the wedding breakfast is over. It can also work brilliantly during the evening reception, when guests are mingling, having a drink and enjoying the celebrations.
I can move around the room performing for small groups, creating those unexpected moments of magic without taking people away from the party.
It works particularly well when guests are arriving for the evening, between other parts of the entertainment or simply when people are standing around chatting.
The performance is flexible, informal and designed to fit around your wedding rather than dictate what happens next.
Whether I'm entertaining a handful of guests or moving around a busy room, the aim is to add another layer of fun to the evening.
Why Close-Up Magic Works So Well at Weddings
An absolutely incredible moment that left everyone completely amazed.
Wedding days are full of people, conversation and different things happening at different times. Good entertainment needs to fit around that rather than compete with it.
Close-up magic works because there is no stage to set up and no audience that needs to be seated in one place.
I can move between groups of guests, perform for a few minutes and then move on, allowing the wedding to carry on around me.
It also creates shared moments. A group of guests can see something impossible happen right in front of them, react together and then spend the next few minutes trying to work out what they've just witnessed.
Experience and Showmanship That Guests Remember
A wedding magician needs to do more than perform clever tricks. They need to read the room, approach people naturally and understand when to perform and when to step back and let the wedding take centre stage.
I've been performing professionally for a quarter of a century, and that experience has taught me that the best close-up magic isn't simply about fooling someone.
It's about creating a moment that feels personal, involving the people watching and making sure they enjoy every second of it.
I've also been consulted for the BBC series Hustle, and I've built a strong reputation through hundreds of Google reviews and recommendations from people who have experienced my magic.
My approach is simple: powerful close-up magic with showmanship, performed in a way that feels natural within your wedding rather than taking it over.
Looking for Wedding Entertainment in Bath?
If you're looking for something a little different for your wedding in Bath, close-up magic can be a great way to entertain guests throughout the day without taking them away from the celebration.
I can perform during drinks receptions, while photographs are taking place, between parts of the wedding day or during the evening reception, adapting the magic to whatever is happening around me.
The aim isn't simply to perform a series of tricks. It's to create those unexpected moments that make guests laugh and turn to one another afterwards saying, "How did he do that?"
If you're planning a wedding in Bath and would like to discuss the entertainment, get in touch and we can talk about how I could fit the magic naturally around your day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a sleight of hand magician do?
A sleight of hand magician uses carefully developed techniques to create the illusion that everyday objects are appearing, disappearing or changing in impossible ways. Close-up magic allows spectators to experience these effects from just a few feet away.
Does a sleight of hand magician in Bath perform at weddings?
Yes. Close-up magic is particularly suitable for weddings because it can be performed for small groups while guests are enjoying drinks, waiting between parts of the day or during other natural breaks.
Although weddings are a major part of my work in Bath, I also provide close-up magic for corporate events in Bath and other adult occasions.
Can guests take part in the magic?
Absolutely. Audience participation is a major part of my style of close-up magic. Guests can choose cards, hold objects and make decisions that become part of the effect.
What objects can be used in close-up magic?
Playing cards, coins, money, keys, rings, elastic bands, mobile phones and other borrowed objects can all be incorporated into close-up magic.
Do you perform children's magic?
My performances are aimed at adults. I specialise in sophisticated close-up magic for weddings, anniversaries, parties, corporate events and other adult occasions.
Andy Field Magician Service Areas
I regularly provide professional close-up magic for weddings, parties, corporate events and special occasions across the South West and surrounding areas. You can find more information about my magician services in the following locations:
- Bristol Magician
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- Cheltenham Magician
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- Magician Bath
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I'm fortunate that I don't have to rely on magic to pay the bills. This means I don't need to charge inflated Saturday-night fees. I can concentrate on what I really enjoy — performing powerful, entertaining magic — while keeping my prices competitive.
