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Industrial heritage and civic halls
Cutlers' Hall on Church Street, opposite the cathedral, hosts weddings, conferences and gala dinners, including the annual Cutlers' Feast. Over in Kelham Island, the Kelham Island Museum is licensed for weddings among its industrial exhibits.
At a formal dinner in a grand hall, magic between courses helps guests relax, and a short after-dinner set can bridge the gap before speeches or the band. In a museum setting, a magician can even take inspiration from the surroundings, using borrowed keys, coins or cutlery for some of the magic.
Corporate dinners at Sheffield's civic and heritage venues often draw a mix of local business people, suppliers and visitors from further afield. Magic during the reception gives them an easy way in to a conversation. It's much nicer than staring at the seating plan.
Student balls, alumni dinners and work parties
With two big universities in the city, Sheffield gets its share of graduation dinners, society balls and alumni events. They're lively crowds who love a bit of interaction, so close-up magic over drinks and a short, funny set after dinner tend to go down really well.
Company parties in Sheffield are often friendly, no-frills affairs in hotels, pubs and restaurants around the city centre and out towards Meadowhall. An hour of roaming magic is usually plenty. Maybe a bit more if the team's big or the room's spread out.
Pop us a message with your numbers and we'll suggest the right length of booking.
Country houses on the edge of the city
Sheffield is close to the Peak District, and some venues make the most of that green setting. Whirlow Brook Hall, about four miles from the city centre, offers exclusive-use weddings in 39 acres of gardens. Just to the north, Tankersley Manor sits between Sheffield and Barnsley and hosts weddings in several suites and a barn.
Garden venues suit roaming magic during summer receptions on the lawn. When the weather is less kind, a magician simply moves indoors with the guests, with no equipment to pack away.
Practical notes for Sheffield bookings
Sheffield's hilly. Very hilly, in places, and some venues on its western edge are reached by narrow lanes. Tell us about parking and access so your magician can unload close to the entrance.
If your event falls on a weekend when there's a big match at Bramall Lane or Hillsborough, roads near the grounds get busy. We'll factor that into arrival times.
