Corby grew fast as a steel town in the twentieth century and is still known for its strong Scottish roots. Today it's one of the fastest-changing towns in the county, with new housing, new businesses and plenty of reasons to celebrate.
Castles and estates on the edge of town
For a town known for its industry, Corby has some remarkable venues within a few miles. Rockingham Castle sits on the escarpment above the Welland Valley and hosts weddings, while Deene Park, a stately home with lakes and parkland, offers marquee weddings in its grounds.
Weddings at venues like these often involve a ceremony in one place and a reception in a marquee or another room, with guests moving between them. A magician helps keep the energy up during those transitions and gives guests something to watch while you're busy with photographs.
Rockingham in particular is a cracking setting, with views right across the valley. Guests tend to spend a while outside, and that's when a magician earns their place.
Events in the town centre
The Core at Corby Cube, home to the town's theatre and library, has spaces available for conferences, receptions and private events, and its council chamber is used for civil ceremonies. It's a handy option if you want something central and modern.
For a town-centre event, close-up magic works well during a drinks reception or between speeches. If you have a stage or a theatre space available, ask about a short stand-up magic set too.
Corby's railway station also has direct trains to London St Pancras, which makes it handy for guests or colleagues travelling in for an event.
Parties, reunions and family celebrations
Many of our Corby bookings are family events: big birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and reunions held in social clubs, function rooms and at home. Close-up magic suits these perfectly, because it needs no space and no set-up and works with all ages.
If you're organising a children's party, tell us about the birthday child and the guest list, and we'll find you a children's party magician who suits the occasion.
Corby's Scottish heritage often shows up at celebrations too, with Burns Night suppers and ceilidhs. A magician during the drinks or the meal fits right in with that kind of evening.
A few tips from your local Corby magician bookers
Book early for summer Saturdays and Christmas party season. Those dates go quickly, even with a local team.
Think about when your guests will be waiting around. At most weddings that's the drinks reception, but at a party it might be the first hour, before the buffet opens and people have settled in.
And don't worry about space. Close-up magic works in a packed social club, a living room or a marquee. If guests can stand around and chat, a magician can perform.
If you're not sure how long to book for, tell us your numbers and we'll suggest something sensible.
Why use a Corby team for a Corby event
We're based here, so we know the town and its venues and there are no hefty travel costs. You also deal directly with people who live and work locally.
Send us your date, venue and a rough idea of timings, and we'll reply with available magicians and a clear quote.
We'll also be honest if we think you don't need as long as you've asked for. No point paying for an extra hour nobody will notice.
