I owned a magic trick once. It consisted of a small wooden ball and a slightly larger hollow hemisphere. By holding the two parts between adjacent fingers I was supposed to be able to make one ball disappear – as long as you overlooked the rather obvious difference in size of the two elements.
I adore magic tricks and the magicians I admire most are table magicians, those who are so clever, so confident, they let people stand on every side and as close as possible.
And they’re the very best “extra” you can buy for a wedding reception, party or corporate reception for those who understand their job as well as their craft will ensure that no-one is left alone, waiting for another stranger to introduce themselves. Nor will they force themselves on the event, interrupting the meal or lively conversation.
The best I have ever seen is Mark Southworth. Quiet, unassuming, he works his craft around the room, engaging the singleton and gathering a group which continues to grow after he’s performed his tricks and moved on. Once the first course has been served he’s invisible because unless you’re a child hoping he’ll make a scoop of ice cream into three, no-one wants their meal to be interrupted with a magician, no matter how good he is.
I first saw Mark a few years ago. His tricks then engaged and amazed guests in the lull after the reception breakfast and before the cabaret. More recently I saw him again. His tricks have kept up with the times and now involve cards which morph from the screen of a mobile phone (yours, not his!) into his hand – and still have your signature on the face.
Compared with some of the entertainment you can spend your wedding budget on Mark Southworth is far and away top value. He ain’t cheap, but then in table magicians as in everything else, you get what you pay for – and in Mark Southworth, you get the best. You can reach Mark at 01257 264011 or 07786387721.
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