Stoke-on-Trent is a city made up of six towns, world-famous for its pottery and ceramics. It's a friendly, down-to-earth place where celebrations are about bringing people together, and magic is a great way to do that.
Lakes, parkland and country estates
Some of the best venues around the city are set in beautiful grounds. The Trentham Estate has lakeside gardens and spaces for weddings, Keele Hall is a historic mansion in the parkland of Keele University, and Dunwood Hall near Longsdon is a Gothic-style house that hosts a small number of weddings each year. Moddershall Oaks near Stone is a lakeside spa retreat with an outdoor ceremony space.
Outdoor ceremonies and lakeside drinks receptions are popular at these venues. Close-up magic works well outside, and a magician can move indoors with your guests if the weather changes.
Keele Hall's a particular favourite for couples who studied there, and Trentham's gardens are lovely for photos. Either way, guests will have time to fill while you're off with the photographer.
Works dos and company celebrations
The Potteries have a long history of industry, and today there are businesses across manufacturing, logistics and services. Christmas parties, staff awards and works nights out are some of our most common bookings here.
A magician is a great way to break the ice at a staff party, especially when teams from different sites or departments are coming together. Table magic during the meal means everyone gets involved without anyone being put on the spot.
The city's ceramics heritage gives a nice theme for some events too, and a magician who plays along with a theme can be good fun.
Family parties across the six towns
Many of our enquiries from the city are for birthdays, anniversaries and christenings in function rooms, social clubs and hotels. Close-up magic works at any size of party and in any room.
For children's parties, tell us the age of the birthday child and the number of guests, and we'll find a children's party magician who suits the occasion.
Pubs and social clubs around Burslem, Hanley and Longton host lots of celebrations, and close-up magic suits a busy, friendly room like that.
Stoke-on-Trent magician booking tips
Some estate venues outside the city are reached along rural lanes, so share the full address and any access notes when you enquire. For city-centre venues, let us know about parking.
Summer weekends and the run-up to Christmas fill up quickly, so enquire early if you have your heart set on a particular date.
Getting good value from a Stoke-on-Trent magician
A magician doesn't need to cost the earth. The key is booking the right length of time. For a party of 60 to 80 guests, an hour or so is usually enough for everyone to see something special.
For weddings, two hours covering the drinks reception and the start of the wedding breakfast tends to give the best value. That's when guests are most in need of entertainment.
We'll always give you a clear quote up front, including travel, so there are no nasty surprises. And if your budget is tight, tell us, and we'll suggest the most cost-effective option.
Newcastle-under-Lyme and the villages around Leek are covered too, so if your event's just outside the city boundary, that's no problem.
