Eddie Young Magic

Eddie Young: close-up magic and emcee hosting for Midlands weddings

Eddie Young is a close-up magician and emcee based in Staffordshire. His work centres on weddings, corporate events and private parties, with a particular focus on the Midlands and venues across the UK. The service combines modern close-up magic with hosting duties, presented as a way to keep guests engaged between key moments of an event and to reduce the organisational burden on hosts.

The approach is framed around what the site calls "emotional insurance": the magician performs directly with guests during drinks receptions and between courses, while also acting as emcee for grand entrances, speech introductions and transitions. The stated aim is to prevent lulls such as the photo gap or the wait between dinner courses, and to allow couples to enjoy their day rather than manage it.

Weddings: magic during receptions and hosting through the timeline

For weddings, Eddie Young describes two intertwined roles. As a close-up magician, he performs high-impact magic in guests' hands during the drinks reception and keeps table energy going during the wedding breakfast. As an emcee, he hosts grand entrances, helps relieve nerves for speech-givers and guides transitions so that the couple does not have to watch the clock.

The site identifies three common stressors for couples and planners: awkwardness, planning stress and doom scrolling. It presents the service as a response to these, with the magician acting as a "magical wingman" who breaks the ice between guests from different circles and protects the couple's peace of mind. Wedding packages are listed as starting from £495.

Corporate events and private parties

Beyond weddings, Eddie Young offers corporate event hosting and entertainment for private parties and events. The same combination of close-up magic and hosting is presented as suitable for occasions where organisers want guests involved and talking rather than passively observing. The site does not detail specific corporate formats or private party packages beyond this general scope.

Venues and coverage across the Midlands and the UK

The site includes a wedding venue map for finding venues near you in the UK, and lists location pages for Staffordshire (weddings, Burton and Lichfield), Birmingham (wedding and corporate magic), Derby (wedding and corporate magic) and Nottingham (wedding and event magic). The service is described as based in Staffordshire and serving Burton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and the wider Midlands.

How the booking conversation works

Prospective clients are invited to book a free 10-minute wedding timeline audit. The site states that the call is informal, with no generic pitch and zero sales pressure, and that it covers three points: spotting timeline lulls where guest energy may dip, evaluating whether modern psychological magic and interactive hosting match the wedding vision, and walking through customised packages built around the venue, guest count and timeline. The site also notes that the calendar is limited to ensure each couple receives a customised experience.

Fit and stated exclusions

The site sets out who the service is for and who it is not for. It describes a good match as couples who want guests involved, laughing and amazed rather than on their phones; who have friends and family from different circles who have not met before; and who want to relax knowing the timeline and energy are handled. It states the service is not a match for those seeking low-key, passive background sound such as a solo guitarist, or traditional, cheesy stage acts and rabbit-out-of-a-hat tropes.

Awards and recognition cited by the magician

Eddie Young describes himself as a recognised magician and cites several accolades: the Joe Bonsall trophy for close-up magic, "Best Entertainer" in the regional finals, a regional winner at The Wedding Industry Awards, and "Best Upcoming Magician" from his local club. The site also refers to being a multiple award winner and a member of an award-winning organisation, though the specific body is not named in the available text. These claims are presented as the magician's own account of his background.

Reviews and client feedback

The site states that there are hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google, Facebook and Trust Pilot. It includes testimonials from clients describing weddings and events where Eddie Young performed close-up magic and helped the day run smoothly, including comments about his interaction with adults and children and his friendly manner. These are individual accounts reproduced on the site.