Chris was more than a magician; he was a pillar of support throughout our wedding journey. From planning and timing to his seamless coordination, Chris went above and beyond.
Phil & Madison, Happy couple
Whether you’re planning a countryside wedding, a beautiful coastal celebration, a country-house reception or an intimate Sussex wedding, your day deserves to feel relaxed, personal and completely unforgettable.
I’m Chris Dodd, a professional wedding magician and emcee, combining sophisticated close-up magic with seamless wedding hosting.
Make The Most Of Your Wedding Day
Your wedding is one of the rare occasions when everyone you care about is in the same place.
That makes the atmosphere incredibly important.
You want people talking.
Laughing.
Meeting each other.
And enjoying every moment.
That’s where close-up magic works so well.
I’ll move naturally through your guests, creating small moments of amazement that bring people together.
From Reception Drinks To The Evening
Your entertainment can be tailored around the natural rhythm of your wedding.
During the drinks reception, I’ll perform close-up magic and mind-reading for your guests.
While you’re away having photographs taken, I’ll keep everyone entertained.
During the wedding breakfast, I can perform table magic between courses.
And when your evening guests arrive, I’ll continue creating memorable moments before the party really gets underway.
There’s no stage and no complicated setup.
The magic happens right among your guests.
Your Sussex Wedding Emcee
Alongside the entertainment, I can act as your professional wedding emcee.
I’ll help make sure everyone knows what’s happening and that your key moments happen at the right time.
This can include:
✦ Welcoming your guests
✦ Making announcements
✦ Introducing speeches and special moments
✦ Helping keep the day’s timings on track
✦ Coordinating with your venue and wedding planner
✦ Guiding guests between different parts of the celebration
✦ Helping create energy before important moments
✦ Providing PA equipment for speeches where required
And of course, plenty of magic!
The aim is simple: to make your wedding feel effortless.
A Calm Presence Behind The Scenes
A great wedding emcee isn’t necessarily the person you notice most.
Often, it’s the person quietly making sure everything is where it needs to be.
I’ll work with your suppliers and venue before the wedding so that I understand your plans.
Then, when the day arrives, you can relax knowing that someone experienced is helping keep everything moving.
Sussex Wedding Magician Packages
Full Day Wedding Magician & Emcee - from £2259
For couples who want one experienced professional looking after both entertainment and hosting throughout the celebration.
This package includes:
✦ Wedding emcee service
✦ Guest welcome
✦ Key announcements
✦ Speech introductions
✦ Timeline management
✦ Close-up magic during the drinks reception
✦ Magic during the wedding breakfast
✦ A mini magic show
✦ Evening close-up magic
✦ Pre-wedding planning and consultation
✦ Liaison with your wedding planner or venue where required
Half-Day Wedding Magician & Emcee - from £1559
Perfect if you’d like professional hosting and magic through the main part of your wedding day.
This package includes:
✦ Wedding emcee service
✦ Guest hosting
✦ Key announcements
✦ Speech introductions
✦ Timeline management
✦ Drinks reception magic
✦ Wedding breakfast magic
✦ Mini magic show
✦ Pre-wedding planning
Wedding Magic- from £850
If you already have a toastmaster or emcee, I can concentrate entirely on entertaining your guests.
During your reception, I’ll perform a refined blend of magic and mind-reading while your guests enjoy their drinks. In doing so, I help everyone relax and connect, and consequently, the atmosphere becomes warm, social, and effortlessly engaging—setting the perfect tone for the rest of the celebration.
This package includes:
✦ Strolling magic during the drinks reception
✦ Table magic at the wedding breakfast
✦ A pre-wedding discovery call
‘Chris deftly found the right tone for each of our little clusters of guests, and was charm personified.’
Tony, Father of the Bride, Surrey
Sussex Weddings
I work throughout Sussex, including weddings around Brighton, Eastbourne, Chichester, Horsham, Ashdown Forest and the surrounding areas.
From elegant country estates to coastal celebrations, I’ll adapt my style to suit the atmosphere you’re creating.
Make Your Sussex Wedding Unforgettable
A wedding isn’t remembered because everything went according to a spreadsheet.
It’s remembered because people felt something.
They laughed.
They connected.
They were surprised.
They had an incredible time together.
That’s what I aim to create — while quietly helping make sure everything else runs smoothly.
Planning your Sussex wedding?
Tell me your date, venue and what you have planned, and let’s create a wedding experience your guests will still be talking about long after the last dance.
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Thinking of a wedding elsewhere?
Your wedding doesn’t have to be in Sussex. I travel throughout the South East, bringing professional wedding magic and emcee services to celebrations across London and the surrounding counties.
Explore the areas below to find out more about wedding magic and professional emcee services in each location.
