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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: April 2025

Gloucestershire Magician Ltd - Richard Parsons is an award-winning wedding entertainer based out of Gloucester, Gloucestershire. He has performed at weddings for over 16 years with hundreds of happy couples! Richard is one of the UK's few totally full-time professional magicians and has delighted audiences in Spain, Italy, and Jersey. He has been a member of the Magic Circle since 2012 and loves using his talents to add some excitement to the wedding day.

Services Offered

Gloucestershire Magician Ltd - Richard Parsons specialises in close-up magic and is happy to work at either the drinks reception or after the wedding breakfast. He will walk around the venue, mingling with guests as he performs. Richard will keep an eye out for any guests that seem alone and will encourage them to join a group to watch, ensuring no one feels left out. His repertoire of tricks that he has perfected over the years is family-friendly, crowd-pleasing and suitable for guests of all ages.

Happy to Travel

Although based in Gloucester, and despite the business name Gloucestershire Magician Ltd, Richard can and does travel out of region frequently and has performed at wedding venues across the UK and abroad. He is well known around the wedding venues of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire and The Cotswolds, and can discuss travelling to your venue too.

An award-wining wedding magician with several awards from TWIA, and with over 170 Five Star Google Reviews, you can be sure that Richard will entertain your guests and have them talking about your day long afterwards!

Frequently asked questions

Type of entertainment offered:

For children
For adults
Magic
Comedy

What is included in the wedding package?

Quotes always include tax and travel no hidden charges

How far in advance should I contact you?

A few months if possible although last minute enquiries are also welcome! Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are my busiest in demand days so it is wise to book those early

What other services to you provide?

Other (Richard also specialises in entertainment pickpocketing which can be hilarious fun with your male guests....he has even been hired several times by Gloucestershire Police as an expert!)

Are you able to travel?

Yes, although based in Gloucestershire, Richard can and does travel all over the UK and internationally. He has performed in Spain, Italy and Jersey

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, depends on location

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

How long is the act?

Drinks Reception magic usually lasts 1.5 hours (90 minutes). Early evening Richard usually performs for 2 hours as there are extra evening guests. Or a 45 minute Parlour Show for very small weddings

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

Richard normally arrives approx 30 minutes before his start time

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

Depends on how much extra time is needed and also availability

What are the forms of payment?

For the deposit invoice or balance invoice, BACS bank transfer is preferable or cheque. Deposit on booking, balance invoice is usually sent a week or two before your wedding or can be settled earlier

Served in

Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire

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46 Brookbank Close GL50 3NB Cheltenham (Gloucestershire)

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