Wedding Magician York
Weddings · Parties · Corporate Events
I'm Nick Rushton, an award-winning wedding magician performing at weddings across York and North Yorkshire. over 30 years' experience and more than 1,000 weddings, I'm a former Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year winner and I've appeared on BBC One, Channel 5 and Sky.
Wedding Magic In York
York is one of the most romantic historic cities in the UK to marry, with ancient halls, elegant hotels and beautiful country houses across North Yorkshire. Wherever you're celebrating, close-up magic is a brilliant way to keep guests entertained and talking.
Having a close-up magician at your York wedding fills the natural gaps in the day — during the drinks reception, between courses, or as evening entertainment. See my main wedding magician page for more details, or my York magician hub for other event types.
Wedding Magician Entertainment in York
Every York wedding is different — a historic city-centre hall feels worlds apart from a country house out towards Harrogate — so I tailor my performance to suit the space, the timing and the atmosphere of your day.
When Should a Wedding Magician Perform?
The drinks reception is the most popular time for close-up magic — it fills that gap while photographs are being taken and keeps guests entertained. Table magic between courses of the wedding breakfast is also brilliant, and many couples book me for the evening reception too. I'm flexible and work around your schedule.
Why Book a Wedding Magician?
Close-up magic is the perfect wedding entertainment — it's personal, interactive and creates genuine moments of amazement. Your guests will be talking about it for weeks. It works for all ages and doesn't require any setup, staging or equipment. I simply mingle with your guests and perform right in their hands.
Travel & Coverage
I cover weddings right across York and the wider Yorkshire area, including Harrogate, Knaresborough and the Vale of York, as well as Leeds. Travel is always included in my quote — so the figure I give you is the figure you pay.
What's Included
- Close-up card magic & sleight of hand
- Mind reading & PIN number reveals
- Pickpocket comedy
- Fork & metal bending
- Fully insured & Equity member
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Get A Free QuoteWhat York Clients Say
500+ five-star reviews from happy clients over 30 years.
The feedback I got from my guests have been amazing! They all said you were wonderful.
You were absolutely brilliant and talked about among our guests all evening!
Everyone was so impressed and astounded, you were the highlight of many conversations.
Nick was absolutely brilliant and mixed with our team really well! Would highly recommend.
You are very talented and everyone had fantastic fun. You certainly left our guests amazed.
Thank you so much. You were brilliant — everyone is still talking about you!
Award-Winning Magician
My highly regarded awards include:
The Magic Circle (London)
"Young Magician Of The Year"
The World Magic Awards
"Best Young Performer"
International Brotherhood Of Magicians
"British Junior Magical Champion"
As Seen On Television
York Magician FAQs
How much does a wedding magician cost in York?
A professional wedding magician in York typically costs between £400 and £1,000 depending on the date, duration and venue. Travel is included — no hidden costs. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
When should a wedding magician perform?
The drinks reception is the most popular time — it fills the gap while photos are being taken. Table magic between courses and evening entertainment are also brilliant options. Many couples book me for two or all three.
Do you cover all of York and North Yorkshire?
Yes — I cover the whole city and the surrounding North Yorkshire area, including Harrogate, Knaresborough and the wider Vale of York. Travel is included in my quote.
Do you travel to York for weddings?
Yes. I perform at weddings across Yorkshire throughout the year and travel is always included in my quote.
How far in advance should I book?
I'm often booked 12–18 months in advance for Saturday weddings in peak season (May–October). The sooner you get in touch, the better!
Can I see you perform before booking?
I have an extensive showreel on my videos page featuring real performances at weddings. I've also appeared on BBC One, Channel 5 and Sky.