Congratulations Jamie and Rachel

‘Thank you so much for helping to make our day special – everyone really enjoyed the magic.’

Jamie and Rachel, Langar Hall, 21st December 2023

I was delighted when Jamie and Rachel asked me to be part of their special wedding day celebrations at the fantastic Langar Hall in Nottingham. Taking place during the festive period, it certainly was an extra-magical occasion!

Langar Hall was the perfect location for the wedding day. With its rustic charm, homely interior and exceptional events team, the stage was well and truly set for an unforgettable experience for all.

Jamie and Rachel’s guests had travelled from far and wide to share the day. It truly was a pleasure and a privilege to chat to family members from both the USA and my home town of Glasgow prior to the highly unique and memorable wedding ceremony.

I can read your mind! A magic moment with Sab during drinks reception. Photographs courtesy of Will Slater Photography.

The lovely couple had requested that I mingle with the guests during the drinks reception. It was fantastic to perform close-up magic whilst the exceptional Stav (lead vocalist and guitarist of The Money) performed an acoustic set in the conservatory area. Card magic, sleight-of-hand, mind-reading effects and child-friendly entertainment were the order of the day during this period.

It’s always a pleasure to entertain all age groups! Photograph courtesy of Will Slater Photography.

After the wedding breakfast, it was superb to entertain both day and evening guests. Everyone was in high spirits, and this was a fine time for both visual illusions and larger parlour effects in the charming function rooms of Langar Hall. It was also a great privilege to perform some specialised customised magic for bride and groom, as well as for close family and friends.

Parlour magic in the exquisite function rooms of Langar Hall. Photograph courtesy of Will Slater Photography.

The Money soon hit the stage and ensured that the party was now well and truly in full swing. The guests were treated to their fantastic set of classic tunes and danced on and on into the night…

Close-up magic for Jamie and Rachel’s evening guests. Photograph courtesy of Will Slater Photography.

Special thanks to Will Slater Photography for sharing these fantastic images from Rachel and Jamie’s big day. Find out more about Will’s first class service at: Will Slater Photography

The Money mesmerised with a scintillating set of sensational classics. Photograph courtesy of Will Slater Photography.

Jamie and Rachel also had their wedding day captured on film. Memory Box Media were a pleasure to work with, and they expertly documented the day. Click link to view their outstanding footage: Memory Box Media

It was a pleasure to create some customised artwork and magic effects for Jamie and Rachel’s wedding day.

Langar Hall is the ideal location for weddings and special occasions. Located close to Nottingham and the main road network, it is highly accessible yet appealingly secluded. Visit their website at: Langar Hall Venue

The Money are an outstanding and much sought after band who can customise their set expertly to suit your next event. Find out more at: The Money

David Fox is a professional entertainer, artist and freelance writer based in the UK. Visit his website at: David Fox Magic

CONGRATULATIONS Jamie and Rachel!

Dave Fuller – First Class Photography!

It is always a tremendous privilege and a pleasure to work alongside the immaculate photographer Dave Fuller. Dave is based in Nottingham and is available for weddings, parties, special occasions and corporate shoots across the East Midlands and beyond.

Find out more about Dave and his work at: Dave Fuller Photography

I was delighted and extremely flattered when Dave told me he had decided to include my magic in his latest blog article! Dave has taken time to create a guide for couples planning their weddings and looking for entertainers. Visit ‘Awesome Wedding Entertainment in Nottingham‘ to read his recommendations.

The exceptional images on this blog post are a fitting testament to Dave’s talent, dedication and commitment to his craft. The gifted lens-man captured me in action at Gem Vending’s summer celebrations at Langley Mill United Cricket Ground in 2018.

Contact Dave Fuller now for your next red letter day event!

 

Congratulations Dean and Shirley!

The new Mr and Mrs Alldis. Photograph courtesy of Martelle Photography

‘Wow! What can I say? David has completely changed my opinion of magic!’

Dean and Shirley’s wedding day, 8th July 2018, Bestwood Lodge Hotel

It was a massive privilege and a pleasure to be part of Dean and Shirley’s wedding celebrations on 8th July this year at the beautiful Bestwood Lodge Hotel. I was delighted when the lovely couple asked me to entertain their guests after the wedding breakfast period. Indeed, it was an additional bonus to have the opportunity to work alongside the exceptional Martin and Ellen Hoyle of Martelle Photography. I have known Martin for many years and this would truly be an evening to savour and remember.

Special visual illusions for the top table. Photograph courtesy of Martelle Photography.

Performing magic immediately after the wedding breakfast always allows me the opportunity to perform some very special magic for the newlyweds. I want to provide them with an everlasting experience and unforgettable memory from their special day. Martin and Ellen were expertly on hand to masterfully capture the action at the top table. It is always vital to start the evening with some high impact visual illusion and I was delighted by the reaction of Dean, Shirley and all of the guests.

Magic brings everyone together on a wedding day. Photograph courtesy of Martelle Photography.

Bestwood Lodge is one of the finest venues in the Nottingham area, and it was fantastic to entertain family and friends in the spacious and elegant bar area. This is an excellent area for close-up magic and I was also able able to perform some high-impact parlour effects for larger groups of people. On a wedding day all the generations are present and I thoroughly enjoyed entertaining everyone from grandparents to grandchildren.

Some larger parlour illusions at the wedding. Photograph courtesy of Martelle Photography.

Magic always helps to build an excellent bridge between both day and evening guests as we move into the latter stages of the wedding day. Dean and Shirley are a very popular couple, and naturally there were a lot of arrivals after 7pm who wanted to share this special moment with them. It really was a privilege to continue to mingle and perform my full repertoire of effects for everyone present.

Martin and Ellen Hoyle of Martelle Photography. Ready to go that extra mile for you… and much much more.

Recently awarded an elite and much deserved place within the top 100 wedding photographers in the country by ‘Your Perfect Wedding Photographer’, Martelle are truly outstanding. Martin and Ellen Hoyle are an exceptional team when it comes to capturing those special moments on a wedding day. They will always go the extra mile, and more, for bride and groom. The wonderful photographs I have proudly displayed within this blog article are testimony to their talent, dedication and professionalism. Visit their website at: www.martelle.co.uk or phone them now on: 07833 253788.

Expertly captured by Martelle! A special effect for the lovely bride Shirley. Photograph courtesy of Martelle Photography.

If you are planning a wedding, party, black-tie event or social function around the Nottingham area, the conscientious and highly dedicated events team at Bestwood Lodge are always here to help you. Visit their website at: www.bestwoodlodgehotel.co.uk  or phone them today on: 0115 920 3011.

Romantic shot at sunset. Martin and Ellen went to great lengths to capture this marvellous photo of Dean and Shirley at the perfect moment. Photograph courtesy of Martelle Photography.

Overall it was a marvellous wedding day experience at Bestwood Lodge with Dean, Shirley and all of their wonderful guests. Thank you again for investing your trust in me and congratulations!

David Fox is a professional magician and freelance writer based in the East Midlands. Visit his website at: www.magician-midlands.co.uk  or phone him on: 07946 686 258.

 

Happy Birthday Gem!

It was tremendous to be part of Gem Vending’s 50th birthday party celebrations. Photograph courtesy of Dave Fuller Photography.

It was a massive privilege to be part of Gem Vending’s 50th birthday party celebrations at Langley Mill United Cricket Ground. Gem have been providing state-of-the-art drinks and snacks vending machines throughout the Midlands and Yorkshire since the late 1960s, and their team hosted a memorable occasion. For more details, please visit their website at: Gem Vending.

Langley Mill United Cricket Club is a family friendly environment – excellent for all types of event! Photograph courtesy of Dave Fuller Photography.

Langley Mill United Cricket Club was an excellent choice of venue and is in close proximity to Gem’s offices. The club boasts well-stocked bar facilities, function space, and a friendly and diligent events team. Visit their website at: Langley Mill Cricket  Club

Contact the sensational Joey of Party2Party today for top drawer children’s entertainment! Photograph courtesy of Dave Fuller Photography.

It was a real pleasure to work alongside the exceptional Joey of Party2Party who enthralled all the children present with his games, magic and fantastic bouncy castle. Joey provides a superb service and has a fantastic personality. If you are seeking first class children’s entertainment for your next special event, visit his website now at: Party2Party.

A party wouldn’t be a party without delicious catering, and Barlows Butchers were a tremendous hit with all of the guests. This family run business has been providing sumptuous meat products since the 1940s. If you are seeking a caterer for your next special occasion around the Langley Mill area, please visit their website at: Barlows Butchers.

I was delighted to meet DJ Eddy Lush again at the celebrations. I had last worked alongside him at a wedding reception several years ago and he was on fine form providing a great selection of tunes past and present for everyone to enjoy. Eddy also masterfully orchestrated a karaoke contest. The standard was very high indeed and it certainly added something very special to the proceedings. So expect to see the contestants appearing on Britain’s Got Talent very soon! Visit Eddy’s website now for a DJ at your next event: Walk on Entertainments.

Well done to everyone at Gem Vending for organising such a lovely day! Photograph courtesy of Dave Fuller Photography.

Such an important occasion should most certainly be documented for posterity, and the highly talented Dave Fuller was present to capture those magical moments. I am very fortunate that Dave agreed to provide some of his exceptional photographs for this blog article. Professional, personable and meticulous, Dave is perfect for weddings, parties and promotional shoots around the East Midlands and beyond. Hire Dave Fuller for your next event and visit his website at: Dave Fuller Photography.

Congratulations to Gem Vending on your 50th anniversary! Well done to everyone at the company for hosting such a memorable evening. Here’s to the next 50 years…

The author of the article is David Fox, an award winning entertainer and freelance writer based in the UK. Visit David’s website at: David Fox Magic or phone him today on: 07946686258.

Gillian and Andrew’s Christmas Wedding at Hotel Van Dyk

‘Thank you for making our day so perfect!’

Gillian and Andrew, Hotel Van Dyk, December 2017

I was delighted when Gillian and Andrew asked me to entertain everyone on their wedding day last December at the stunning Hotel Van Dyk near Chesterfield. It truly was a magical Christmas marriage, and the newlyweds’ nearest and dearest were a real pleasure to befriend. The warmth of Gillian, Andrew and their guests – coupled with the tremendous hospitality of this exceptional venue – ensured it was a perfect day.

The affable Matt Rogers (wedding photographer) was on hand throughout the day to capture the essence of the proceedings. They say a photograph speaks a thousand words – and they most certainly do in Matt’s very capable hands. Not only is Mr Rogers a magnificent master of his craft, but his wit, charm and friendly persona ensure that the guests are always very relaxed in his presence. Matt kindly permitted me to use some images on this blog post. Find out more at: www.mattrogersphotography.co.uk. Telephone number: 07943 669486. Or visit and ‘like’ Matt on Facebook at: Matt Rogers Photography.

 

Hotel Van Dyk is a splendid venue for close-up mix-and-mingle magic in the bar area, function suite, garden and patio. It was a real pleasure to mix closely with Gillian and Andrew’s guests after the wedding breakfast period prior to the first dance. It truly was a tremendous privilege to be part of such a special day, and I wish the newlywed couple all the very best for the future.

If you are planning a wedding or special event, visit Hotel Van Dyk’s website today at: Hotel Van Dyk. Or contact Michelle and the exceptional events team on: 01246 387386.

Find out more about David Fox and his magic at: www.magician-midlands.co.uk or phone/text David: 07946 686 258.