AFTER DINNER ENTERTAINMENT

About magic entertainment

After dinner entertainment - why does it work so well, and why is a magician the perfect option?

Well, consider the idea of dinner and a show! It's a classic for a reason. You don't want to just eat and leave. If you can stretch the experience into the night you get to spend more time with those whose company you enjoy the most.

There's a word for it in Spanish - sobremesa - it's that stretching of time after a meal as you laugh, chat and enjoy each other's company. It's relaxed, unhurried. After all how you eat is as important as what you eat.

So if you're celebrating with a special meal, I recommend you think about the whole experience. Why not give your guests something to talk about even long after the last glass of wine has been sunk. My magic entertainment creates the stories you'll be laughing and chatting about for years to come

"Ed had everyone captivated! His great magic and jokes were the perfect addition to our dinner."

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  We had a fantastic evening on 2nd August for our first ever JB33 Ball. Ed had been recommended to us and exceeded our expectations. Ed wandered around the tables engaging with people, they were blown away from the magic. We were also looking for someone to compare the evening and although Ed hasn’t done much of this he happily took on the challenge, the evening flowed as it should. Would highly recommended and will definitely use Ed next year.
  
 
 
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   Louise Almond 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Very entertaining and funny!
  
 
 
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   Mohammad Sesay 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I saw Ed at a TedX talk. He smashed it. He displayed all the tenets you associate with a public speaker and I really enjoyed his presentation about embracing chaos and responding to what happens when things don’t go to plan. And the magic trick at the end was maaaaad!
  
 
 
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   Jim Kelly 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  We recently had Ed perform at my father’s 80th birthday dinner, and it was absolutely amazing! He did a fantastic job connecting with guests of all ages, keeping everyone entertained with his incredible tricks and close-up magic. Moving from table to table, he had everyone in awe, from the kids to the grandparents. His charm, humor, and impressive skills made it a truly memorable experience. It was the perfect touch to a special day, and I can’t recommend him enough for any event! We will definitely be visiting him at one of his shows in Lichfield in the near future.
  
 
 
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   madeline tripp 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Ed was very fun and catered to his audience very well. Had some great tricks and made us laugh 😁 thank you!
  
 
 
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   Chris Probert 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  This is our second time of using Ed to entertain at a birthday. A great evenings entertainment for an eighteenth birthday. A mix of family and friends, with ages ranging from 2 to 75. Ed easily and professionally managed to entertain everyone. Simple straightforward booking process. Will not hesitate to use Ed again in the future.
  
 
 
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   Judith Franklin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Ed is MAGIC. Stunning performance
  
 
 
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   inta parker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I'm  so glad I took the gamble and asked Ed to visit our group to perform his talent.  It was Magic! This was a mid week, mid afternoon booking in a community hall. Not what you'd consider to be 'show biz'. He gave us a performance that amazed us all. His tricks covered mind reading, disappearing items, card guessing, predictions  and more. He engaged with many members of our audience,  which thrilled everyone. We were all amazed that even being up close, we couldn't work out how he did the tricks. I would hire him again.
  
 
 
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   MrsBear03 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Excellent magician! Ed came to our family home on New Year's Eve for my brother in-laws birthday! Ed kept all ages entertained with his amazing magic show. Very professional but with a friendly manor. Highly recommend.

a magician performing after dinner entertainment in london

After dinner magic entertainment at a private dinning event in London.

    
   156 reviews  
 
  
    
        Posted on Google  
   
   JB Foundation 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  We had a fantastic evening on 2nd August for our first ever JB33 Ball. Ed had been recommended to us and exceeded our expectations. Ed wandered around the tables engaging with people, they were blown away from the magic. We were also looking for someone to compare the evening and although Ed hasn’t done much of this he happily took on the challenge, the evening flowed as it should. Would highly recommended and will definitely use Ed next year.
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Louise Almond 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Very entertaining and funny!
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Mohammad Sesay 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I saw Ed at a TedX talk. He smashed it. He displayed all the tenets you associate with a public speaker and I really enjoyed his presentation about embracing chaos and responding to what happens when things don’t go to plan. And the magic trick at the end was maaaaad!
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Jim Kelly 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  We recently had Ed perform at my father’s 80th birthday dinner, and it was absolutely amazing! He did a fantastic job connecting with guests of all ages, keeping everyone entertained with his incredible tricks and close-up magic. Moving from table to table, he had everyone in awe, from the kids to the grandparents. His charm, humor, and impressive skills made it a truly memorable experience. It was the perfect touch to a special day, and I can’t recommend him enough for any event! We will definitely be visiting him at one of his shows in Lichfield in the near future.
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   madeline tripp 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Ed was very fun and catered to his audience very well. Had some great tricks and made us laugh 😁 thank you!
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Chris Probert 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  This is our second time of using Ed to entertain at a birthday. A great evenings entertainment for an eighteenth birthday. A mix of family and friends, with ages ranging from 2 to 75. Ed easily and professionally managed to entertain everyone. Simple straightforward booking process. Will not hesitate to use Ed again in the future.
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Judith Franklin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Ed is MAGIC. Stunning performance
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   inta parker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  I'm  so glad I took the gamble and asked Ed to visit our group to perform his talent.  It was Magic! This was a mid week, mid afternoon booking in a community hall. Not what you'd consider to be 'show biz'. He gave us a performance that amazed us all. His tricks covered mind reading, disappearing items, card guessing, predictions  and more. He engaged with many members of our audience,  which thrilled everyone. We were all amazed that even being up close, we couldn't work out how he did the tricks. I would hire him again.
  
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   MrsBear03 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Excellent magician! Ed came to our family home on New Year's Eve for my brother in-laws birthday! Ed kept all ages entertained with his amazing magic show. Very professional but with a friendly manor. Highly recommend.

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AFTER DINNER ENTERTAIMENT OPTIONS

The best after dinner entertainment for you depends on how many guests you have to entertain. As a magician, I can provide entertainment in various formats. It's worth getting in touch for a quick chat about your event so I can provide some free advice and a few recommendations. But here's some initial information to get you started.

STAGE MAGIC

If you have a larger number of guests such as for an awards night, or fundraiser, then a stage magic show is the perfect after dinner entertainment. It includes impossible magic and unbelievable mind reading that is really able to bring the large scale wow factor to your event. All presented in a light hearted manner for between 50 and 500 guests.

Learn more about stage magic

stage magician with suprised audience member

Fair warning! The video below includes swearing (not by me, but by the shocked audience!) I guess, that's the sort of effect magic has on people! It creates an immediate reaction of amazement and laughter.

PARLOUR MAGIC

Get in touch with me about parlour magic

Parlour magic involves an exclusive group performance in the comfort of your own home, or in a hired space. It's larger that close up magic, but smaller than stage magic. Usually the performance is for 30 to 50 guests.

At home it was traditional to host this type of performance in "the parlour." For a hired space, I've found that a private dinning room is the best alternative space.

CLOSE UP MAGIC

Close up magic is a fantastic choice for any event! It can take place at people's table (aka table magic) or as walkaround entertainment. It can be performed after a larger performance to the whole group, or you could choose to have only close up magic. Most of the time close up magic is at the start of the event, rather than as after dinner entertainment. However, I am sometimes asked to meet people in the bar after dinner and entertain them in a very relaxed situation. This is a great alternative for those who want to take a break from any music entertainment, eg a disco or live band.

Learn more about close up magic

close up magician amazing guests after dinner at an event

Three reasons to hire after dinner entertainment

Showstopper

Round off your night in style with incredible magic that has to be seen to be believed! This is 100 times better than any TV magic.

Shared Stories

I create the stories you'll be sharing amongst your friends and family for years to come. "Remember when the magician did ...!"

Industry Expert

Trust your entertainment to a professional. I've been performing magic for 20+ years and I'm a Member of the Magic Circle.

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AFTER DINNER ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWS

Incredible! Ed's magic was the highlight of the night for many of us at our recent awards dinner. Ed helped to bring everyone together and put everyone at ease. He is a true professional and it showed throughout from the initial enquiry right up to the night itself. Recommended!

Jacqui Porter, London

Ed was totally amazing! He performed close up magic and an after dinner cabaret show at our Christmas party and he was marvellous. People haven’t stopped talking about him. We all thought he was the best we have ever hired!

Abigail Clayton Hart, Derby

For our Anniversary Dinner, our president asked for a memorable, magical stage show, and that’s what we got! It was totally mystifying and just what we wanted. Ed was easy to deal with and professional from the first enquiry to the end of the show.

Roger Coopey, Coventry

Quick tip: So much of hiring a magician is about the personality of the performer. Will they fit into your event? As a professional performer, I work equally as hard on building rapport as I do on my incredible tricks.

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a cabaret magic show as after dinner entertainment

close up magician performing at a corporate event

After Dinner Cabaret Magic Show Entertainment

A magic case study

My cabaret magic show is fantastic entertainment for after dinner. It's a wonderful way to pull focus back to the stage, and bring people together through a shared experience. That's exactly what happened at a recent golf club celebration, where I was asked to provide my cabaret show as the evenings entertainment.

On this occasion, I was also asked to provide some close up magic to welcome guests before dinner, and that's a popular choice too. The advantage is that when I invite people to be part of the show, they feel more comfortable coming up on stage as we have met before.

At this event, there were about 200 guests, so I performed my stage magic show where items appear, disappear and animate, minds are read, and the whole audience experienced what it's like to be a magician when they all without knowing it, performed a trick of their own.

It was a really fun evening for me, and I know that when I'm having fun the audience are too. The best bit was hearing the laughter, and the reactions to my magic.

Afterwards, I stayed for 20 minutes or so, as some people wanted to speak to me. That's always a nice thing to do, as I get to thank my audience. Afterall, I couldn't be a magician, without an audience.

I was also really fortunate that there was a photographer there on the night, and later I was sent some great photos which show my magic in action.

cabaret magician performing a magic show with a guest on stage

a magician performing a trick during an after dinner cabaret magic show

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AFTER DINNER MAGICIAN FAQs

What is the best form of entertainment for after dinner?

This depends on a few factors, but one of the first things I would suggest you think about is the size of your event. How many guests are you expecting?

One of the great things about magic is that it's flexible enough to fit into small events where I provide an exclusive show for you and your family and friends, or large events where I can perform a full stage show with magic and mind reading.

To date, the smallest show I've done was for just seven people and the largest was for nearly five hundred. Obviously, the latter required some tech such as staging, microphones, and lighting, but if you can dream it, we can make it a reality. My job after all is doing the impossible!

Where do you provide your entertainment?

I provide my magic across the UK and sometimes internationally too. I'm based in Staffordshire which is, not only a great place to live, but also ideally located to reach much of the country. Most commonly, I can be found performing in...

But please do get in touch with me wherever your event is. As I mentioned, I cover all of the UK, or can recommend someone more local to you if required.

Can you organise a cabaret show with a variety of performers?

Yes, absolutely. I've done this on a few occasions. I'm very well connected within the entertainment industry so I can organise entertainment ranging from a showcase of some of the top magicians and mind readers in the country (or internationally, if you have a larger budget), or I can put together a real variety show with magic acts, circus acts and alternative acts. Whichever you choose we can put on a spectacular cabaret show for your event.

Do you also host events?

This is a popular choice for corporate events such as awards nights, fundraising events and gala dinners. As well as providing your after dinner entertainment, I can also host the whole events making sure guests are engaged and that everything runs to time.

I can even drop the entertainment at the end and instead weave my magic in throughout the night, if you prefer.

Take a look here for more information on hosting, or get in touch with me for a chat about your event.

From the blog: The (not so) Secret Guide to Magical Corporate Events

YOUR INCREDIBLE EVENT IS
JUST A FEW STEPS AWAY

1. CONNECT

It's easy to get in touch with me, either:

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or fill in an enquiry form.

2. DISCUSS

During a short phone or video call, we'll talk about your event and your initial ideas. Don't worry, if you're not sure. I've helped to plan many events so I can advise on the best use of magic and other events entertainment.

3. AGREE

Once all the details are agreed, I'll send you a booking confirmation and ask you to make the first payment which confirms your date in my calendar. Then it's time to start looking forward to your big event.

4. ENJOY

I'll check in with you in the week before your event, and on the day of the event. All you need to do now is enjoy the magic, mind reading and conversational comedy.

GET IN TOUCH

I’m always excited to hear about your plans, and where you see magic fitting in with your event. Complete the form below and I’ll get back to you very soon.

"The professional manner in which he took the booking and ensured he knew exactly what was required is a credit to him."

ed@edsumner.com

07792 129 828