Magician
Mind Reader
Host

Across the South Coast and beyond

Hey, I’m James Maidment!

Over the past 20 years I have been lucky enough to entertain thousands of guests at every event from weddings and private celebrations to corporate Christmas parties and award nights.
I love what I do and each event is still just as important and exciting to me as each other.

I will impress and entertain your guests with plenty of laughs along the way. It will be an experience of incredible magic and it will feel as if I am one of your guests friends.

I am honoured to be the 2024 South West Regional Winner and National Finalist of The Wedding Industry Awards; Magician of the Year.

However, it’s not just Dorset and the South West I perform in! I have entertained in Somerset, Cornwall, Devon, Manchester, London and Guernsey.

I am a member of the world famous and prestigious Magic Circle

"An incredibly talented magician and a really lovely guy"

- Emily, 60th Birthday, Dorset

Experience the magic...

"He absolutely blew peoples minds and was the topic of conversation for days afterwards!"

- Beth, Corporate Event, Dorset

Why choose Me?

Incredible Magic

I love great magic! So, I love to provide not just a few clever tricks but incredible magic that will blow your guests minds.

Fun Entertainment

Making people laugh is a big deal for me. So providing magic that is fun as well as amazing is my priority.
It’s perfect for weddings, birthday parties and corporate events.

Professional

You deserve the best, someone who takes their job and your event seriously.
With 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry I have built up a reliable reputation along with a bunch of 5 star reviews.

Recommended

I have many previous clients both for private events and corporate events that are happy to recommend me.

Check out the testimonials below to see what people think.

"Thank you for entertaining everyone at our Christmas party on Saturday in Poole.
You made sure everyone enjoyed the evening with a great variety of illusions and entertainment.
This is our second booking with you and would highly recommend you."

“Fantastic magician!
Excellent entertainment loved by our guests!
Lots of compliments, thanks so much!”

"We James for our wedding who was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Arrived early, was brilliant with all the guests at the wedding. Delightful magic and great entertainment for everyone!"

“James is an excellent entertainer and a professional.
The feedback we received from staff was incredibly positive and they loved this magic!”

"Just wanted to say thank you for attending our Prom, brilliant entertainment, the students and teachers loved having you there!"

How to book;

Step 1. Get in touch

The quickest way is to fill in the form on the contact page.

Step 2. Confirm the event

Once you have checked I am available, you can view your quote and complete your booking online.

Step 3. Enjoy the show

We’ll keep in touch but I will contact you a week before the event for our final check-in. You can then sit back and enjoy the event.

We had James perform at our wedding during cocktail hour and in-between courses of our meal, and he was absolutely fantastic! Some of our guests were a little sceptical when we mentioned we’d booked a magician, but every single one of them has since told us it was one of the best parts of the day. The tricks were mind-blowing, and James was so engaging, funny, and easy to talk to. He created such a fun, magical atmosphere and added a truly memorable element to our wedding. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough!

James has a perfect combination of skills and personality. He kept adults and children enthralled. He also worked as the MC at my son's wedding. I would willingly use James again if I need an entertainer.

James was so easy to work with arranging his attendance at our son and daughter in law's wedding. From the first contact to the amazing tricks and fun that he made happen on the day, everything was so relaxed. A truly nice person it was obvious he wanted to help make the day special and cared about what he was doing and the role he took in the celebrations.
And the day itself, I really cannot put into words how much of an impact he made with the guests, putting everyone at ease, making them laugh and wonder at the tricks. He helped the day run so smoothly liaising with the wedding planner and other suppliers. I would totally recommend James for any event, you won't be disappointed.

WOW what a guy !!! Not only is he an exceptional magician / host , he is genuinely a great guy.
We hit it off almost immediately, flowing into a lovely bit of banter and camaraderie.
This leading on to conversation about sharing a very similar performers mindset and outlook on going above and beyond for our couples.
Him being an expectant father again also gave us a connection, exchanging performing father stories as part of the DAD club lol. We had such a laugh.
You can really see how much he loves his job , the guy didn't stop smiling and embracing the magical moments he was creating and it was great to be part of that.
However it didn't stop there... He was more than happy to help be my ‘sound tech’ for my opener and also allowed me to use his insanely clever meta glasses during my performance.
I have to say entrusting me with those was in my opinion such a generous act of kindness,
a trait in which I hold above most.
In a nutshell not only Is James a next level magician and host but also has a kind and caring character which reflects in his manner and work. if you want a personable magician / host then look no further.
I really do hope we have the pleasure of working together again in the future.
Best wishes
Nelson
VIP

Absolutely thrilled to leave a 5-star review for our wedding host James! From the very start, James was incredible—always staying in touch and making sure every detail was perfect. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him. We’re so grateful he even rearranged his schedule to fit our wedding in.

On the big day, James was out of this world. He kept everything running smoothly and took all the stress off our shoulders. He also brought along his circus gear to keep the kids entertained, which went down an absolute treat—even the adults had a good go at it! 😂

To top it all off, he wowed our guests with his incredible magic—everyone was totally blown away. We couldn’t have asked for a better host and would 1000% recommend James to anyone looking for someone professional, talented, and genuinely caring. Thank you, James, for making our day so special and unforgettable!

James was at my cousins birthday party and made sure everyone was entertained with his magic tricks and happy good natured quick witted sense of humour. Gets a good recommendation from me 😊👌

Met James as my nieces wedding. Magic tricks kept both adults and kids entertained and enthralled through out the day.

We 1st met James at our Wedding tasting menu day at our chosen venue. Having met him on the day we were certain he needed to be a part of our special day so were quick to get him booked! We had our wedding at the weekend and James was beyond brilliant. Like so many others who have reviewed him, we kept him a secret to all of our family and friends to make sure he had maximum impact and he didn’t disappoint, from working the guests ahead of the ceremony and throughout the celebrations through to the evening festivities he was on hand to wow our guests and they all loved him. His comparing skills made the whole wedding breakfast like a well rehearsed seamless presentation.
Being such a great magician and thoroughly lovely guy he will add sparkle to any occasion and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone considering having him join their wedding! The best investment you will make, guaranteed!

Excellent magic and balloon making. Great entertainment. Would definitely recommend James.

George Striplin

A Truly Magical Experience!

We had James perform at our wedding and WOW! he was absolutely fantastic. He entertained our guests during the drinks reception and again in-between the courses of our wedding breakfast. He visited each table with amazing close-up magic that left everyone stunned. From balloon creations for the kids to magic that captivated the adults, he brought something special for everyone.

We kept James a compete surprise from not only our guests but our wedding party too and knowing this, he was discreet in his setup to the point even we wouldn’t have know he was there. None of our guests had a clue until he appeared, which made it even more exciting! The personalised magic he performed just for us as the bride and groom, was a real highlight and genuinely mind blowing. So many of our guests commented on how brilliant he was. We can’t recommend James highly enough, not only is he a genuinely lovely person to get to know, he is also extremely professional, talented, and a true magician in every sense!