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Magic - Does It Make A Difference?

Magic is always… well… Magic no matter who is performing it, isn’t it?

Every magician has the same objectives and those objectives are to entertain, mystify and trick you into believing what he or she wants you to believe. Whether it is just a quick sleight of hand or a full blown professional production, every magician loves to entertain and mystify their audience.

David Blaine is the same person now, when he is performing amazing tricks for millions, as he was when he started performing magic tricks on the streets of New York years ago. His objectives are the same now as then…to entertain, mystify and trick you into believing what he wants you to believe.

Magicians come in all shapes, sizes, ages, races and religions. Magic is universal. Music is the universal language… it is written and played the same all over the world and magic is the universal form of entertainment for both the young and old alike.

For close-up magicians at your event visit the UK Entertainer Directory. The site also includes a number of magicians who perform for children.

There is no need to speak the same language or be the same age, shape, size or religion as the magician who is entertaining you; it’s all about the trick itself and the showmanship of the magician that make magic a universal form of entertainment.

A great trick or illusion is great all over the world again and again, and again.

There are two universal skills that becoming proficient at performing magic tricks requires in every language and by want-to-be magicians of every shape, size and age all over the world, as well.

One requirement (first and foremost) is practice.

Practice, practice, practice! Your trick has to become a natural part of your conversation and your movements. A flawed execution of a trick pulls the curtain back on the magician and the entertainment value plummets.

The other is passion for the art of magic.

Neither can be bought, begged, stolen or sold. It burns within like a flame that cant be extinguished and it is this passion that fuels the desire to practice and hone the skills.

Those who have a burning desire to perform magic tricks are all entertainers at heart… whether they are your 10-year-old nephew who just got his first magic kit or the David Blaine’s and David Copperfields of the world.

So pay attention when that 10-year-old nephew asks you to pick a card… pick any card, you might be seeing greatness in the making.

About the Author Tammy Foster

For more information on magic tricks be sure to visit www.magic.web-sitings.com where you will find advice and tips on card tricks, coin tricks, magic spells, and how you can start dazzling your audiences.

www.guidesforbrides.co.uk

In addition to the usual supplier directory, this site includes a wedding planner where you can create your own web page to display information about your wedding.

Another useful feature is the wedding fair diary where you can search by region for wedding fairs across the UK.

www.confetti.co.uk

Confetti is one of the biggest UK wedding websites and includes information on just about every aspect of organising a wedding. Like most wedding websites it has a massive supplier directory covering every UK region which includes wedding venues, photographers, jewellers and bridal wear.

The most useful parts of the website are it’s extensive wedding advice section and the section for men, which is quite an unusual feature as most wedding sites concentrate on the bride.

The only problem with Confetti is it’s size - it can be difficult to know where you are in the site and find the information you want. To get past this use the search box which is at the top of every page and is very effective.

www.hitched.co.uk

Hitched.co.uk is another wedding website with an extensive range of information. This includes useful sections on choosing a wedding photographer and a wedding videographer.

A great feature of this site is the speeches section which has a lot of useful information on writing best man, bride, father of the bride and maid of honour speeches.

Check out our wedding resources page for more useful wedding websites.

This website is about UK magicians and entertainers - the styles of magic they can provide, the events magicians are suitable for and how to book and where to find magicians. Go straight to the UK Magicians page to find a magical entertainer for your event.

Why is a Wedding Entertainer Important?

A wedding or civil partnership is one of the most special days in two people’s lives and a day of celebration shared with family and friends.

The wedding entertainment you choose helps to create and maintain the air of celebration, turning the day into a really memorable event. Entertainment at a wedding or civil partnership has many practical uses as well, such as adding structure to the day and breaking the ice between guests.

A Magician as a Wedding Entertainer

Magic is the ideal form of entertainment for a wedding because it is versatile, flexible and suitable for a mixed family audience. Most people, young and old, enjoy magic and an experienced wedding entertainer will be able to perform for all ages.

Despite being more popular than ever, a lot of people have only ever seen magic on television. Seeing magic performed ‘live’ is quite a novelty for most people and will make your wedding day even more special.

Close-Up Magic for Weddings

Close-up magic and illusion is the most versatile and flexible form of magical entertainment. A close-up magician doesn’t require any special equipment or facilities such as power or a public address system and will usually carry all his or her props in their pockets. Also, it only takes a few minutes for a professional magician to get ready before they start entertaining.

Compared to many of the things that need organising for a wedding, the close-up magician is easy - tell him the date and time, and leave him to it!

A close-up wedding magician will mingle with guests, either seated at tables or standing in small groups, and spend a few minutes with each group entertaining them with amazing magic. It is a great way to break the ice amongst people who have never met before because they come together while enjoying the entertainment.

It also provides a great talking point, even for those not directly involved in the magic at a particular time. While the magician is entertaining one group, everyone else is wondering about the sounds of astonishment and laughter coming from across the room. And those who have already seen the magician are discussing what they have just witnessed and trying to work out ‘just how did he do that?!’

Close-up magic can fit into any part of the big day. There can be times at weddings and civil partnership celebrations when not much is happening, especially for the guests. Close-up magic can fill these lulls and turn them into a highlight. For example:

• When guests are arriving at the reception or waiting in the reception line.
• While the wedding party are being photographed.
• While guests are waiting for the meal to start.
• Between the courses of the meal (especially if there are a lot of guests to cater for).
• While guests are waiting for the buffet.
• Between the daytime and evening functions.

A professional wedding entertainer will not be too intrusive and will enhance your special day without detracting from it or taking it over.

De Montfort Hall is probably the largest live entertainment venue in Leicester and hosts a wide variety of national and international performers such as mentalist and psychological illusionist Derren Brown, pop bands such as McFly, traditional entertainers like Ken Dodd and classical music played by the Philharmonia Orchestra. (See the UK Entertainer Directory for classical musicians at your event.)

De Montfort Hall also offer an Executive Club for entertaining corporate clients and staff. It provides access to some of the best entertainment in the country, and an exclusive bar area if hosting a reception or party, free parking, and advanced notice of concerts and events. Membership can be tailor-made to suit your organisation and can include everything from corporate events to full-blown season sponsorship.

Other venues in Leicester for events and entertainment include Houston’s bar and restuarant (a popular venue for parties and events), De Montfort University Student Union (www.mydsu.com) and the University of Leicester live entertainment venue (http://www.le.ac.uk/su/). The UK Entertainer Directory lists more entertainers in Leicester and Leicestershire.

WeddingMe.com is a wedding directory that lists thousands of wedding related sites offering wedding planning, wedding dresses, reception locations, videographers, photograpers and many other unique and exclusive specialist services.

Wedding Services Directory UK - Herecomesthebrideguide.co.uk is an online wedding directory featuring wedding services across the UK, covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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