Wedding Magician North East

Wedding Magician North East, Graeme Shaw

Graeme is one of the BEST North East Wedding Magicians.

Wedding Magician Hire in the North East Of England

After performing magic at thousands of weddings all over the North East Graeme knows exactly how and when to do magic on your special day!

Whether you want him to do mix and mingle magic while you’re having your photos done, during your wedding breakfast or as a magician for your reception, Graeme has done it all and can help advise what might be best. And the chances are he has worked at your venue before and will know what might work best for you.

Awarded Silver Wedding Award by Bridebook.co.uk in 2018

Award Winning Wedding Magician

Winner of the “Lennox Shield” for the Best North East Close Up Magician 3 years running.
Winner of the North Of England Inter Magic Society Magic Award 2009

Reviews of Magician Graeme Shaw.

Throughout this page, you will see lots of testimonials of Brides and Grooms that have had Graeme entertain at their weddings.
However, if you would like to see Independent Reviews? Click HERE

Choosing A Magician For Your Wedding Reception

Graeme’s style of magic is fast and cutting edge using everyday objects, some borrowed from your guests. He’s not your usual old fashioned traditional magician who is stuck in the past, Graeme is doing the stuff that you may see on TV or even just heard about, sticking cards to ceilings, vanishing finger rings, picking pockets, and even pulling a signed card from his mobile phone.

Kids are also catered for as Graeme will also spend some time with them, doing magic in THEIR hands and can even make up some balloon animals if needed to help keep them happy.

“It always seems impossible until it is done.” – Nelson Mandela

Graeme joined us at our winter wedding and having him there was such a great way to keep people entertained especially as the cold weather meant everyone was indoors all day. He managed to get round everyone, and his tricks were absolutely amazing! It was great to hear the reactions around the room knowing everyone was having fun, particularly when we were doing photos which meant we were distracted from our guests.
Graeme interacted so well with everyone including children and we had so many comments about his magic, definitely one of the favourite parts of the day for everyone. He even stayed back to catch us (the bride and groom) on our own so that he could perform a trick just for us which I thought was really sweet. I wouldn’t hesitate to book Graeme again or recommend him for any event. Thank you so much, Graeme, you were fantastic! Xx
Sam McCormick, South Causey Inn, Durham – December 2019

Why You Should Hire a Close up Magician For Your Wedding

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Give your wedding that little extra you have been looking for!

Graeme is constantly booked for weddings up and down the country because of his fast pace and his unique blend of close up magic and tongue in cheek comedy.

Hi Graeme,
Thank you for giving us something that we had never seen before – your tricks were quick, varied, funny, energetic and really got people talking. What more could you ask for for cocktail hour fun? After such a solemn ceremony you really helped to shift the tone to a more relaxed affair. Thank you for your promptness, professionalism and for making so many people happy. You managed to convince a 90-year-old neighbour of ours to stay instead of heading off straight after the ceremony and she then went on to enjoy the entire day (although we think you made hers!).
For anyone out there who believes that magicians at weddings are cheap gimmicks, Graeme will prove you otherwise with his talent and skill. It really did add another dimension to our day that we would have sorely missed without him. You were what many people took away with them afterwards. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending your services to anyone in need of a flexible and truly family-friendly entertainer – an artist at what you do.
Many thanks and all the best,
Jess and Tom, August 2017

“The great thing about a close up magician is the fact that they can move around and entertain guests at any time, where ever they may be at your venue, as oppose to other entertainment which is generally fixed to one position.” Says Graeme

Okay, So how much is he?

The big question that everyone wants to ask is “How much does a magician cost to hire?”. Before he can tell you that, Graeme would need to know Where, When a How long you would like him to entertain your guests at your wedding.
To make your planning and enquiry easier Graeme has created a guide to booking the right magician for your wedding.

Click below to see the guide.
Wedding Magician Prices and Hints and Tips on Booking The Right Magician for your Wedding

Or to dive straight in and ask Graeme for a cost for your wedding entertainment.
Enquire here for your wedding price

Thank you for making my daughter and son inlaws wedding special.
Beverly Scott, May 2012, Ramside Hall, Durham

Hi Graeme
I just wanted to let you know how impressed Sue and I were with you and also all the other guests at the wedding thought you were absolutely superb. You certainly got people talking.
Thank you so much for helping make Emma and Nick’s day so memorable.
Andy & Sue (Durham Marriott Hotel, Aug 2013)

When Is A Good Time To Have A Magician At My Wedding?

Weddings are very unique and are created as individual as you are. Having a magician can enhance and help keep your day flowing the way you want it to.

Here are some popular times that Graeme tends to be booked for at weddings:

While the photographs are being taken.

A popular time is after the ceremony while everyone is socializing and the bride and groom are busy having photographs done. Of course, this may not work if you’re getting married in one venue then moving to your reception venue, but you could have a magician at the second venue as people arrive.

During the wedding breakfast/Meal

Once everyone is sat Graeme will circulate the tables performing his close up magic at each individual table in turn. This works well at weddings and can break the ice, especially if you have people sat at tables that don’t really know each other! Graeme will do this in between courses and will never try to perform whilst guests are eating.

When your afternoon section ends and your guests are in the bar area.

That time when you have finished your meal and move into the bar area while the staff change the room around for the evening part of your day. At some venues, the staff need a little time to change the room around from when you had your meal to the evening layout ready for your evening guests. Maybe you have a band or disco setting up as well. A magician can keep people entertained while this happens.

At your evening reception.

Usually earlier in the night works best, before it gets too loud! All of your guests will get to see the magician even if they arrive later. Graeme will “mix and mingle” with the guests while standing or while seated at tables.

Whichever time may work best for you a magician can add that special touch that you have been looking for.

Hi Graeme,
Thank you so much for Saturday night. We had such a fabulous day and then you came along and added to the enjoyment, your tricks have got so many people talking, and I loved how you took a bracelet from a friend and put it on Vicky!
We will recommend you any day.
Thank you again and kind regards,
Heather, Nev, David and Vicky Kirby. (Sept 2013)

What can I say?! Unbelievably talented! Everyone raved about you all night and all through this mornings breakfast! Thank you so much!
Donna & Brian, (South Causey Inn, Stanley Nov 2013)

Hire Magician for Weddings at North East Locations

Graeme has performed at all these wedding venues across the North East and many more.