Professional Wedding Magician Across Edinburgh & Scotland

Gary James Magician is a full-time professional wedding magician in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the UK.

As a multi-award-winning magician with over 20 years of experience, he will surely add a touch of magic to your special day!

Gary James Wedding Magician

Wedding Magician for Edinburgh & Across Scotland


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I have been to lots of weddings – including my own! I am always blown away by what a happy, joyous occasion they are. So, I am lucky to do a job where I can be part of a couple’s big celebration and create a seamless, laughter-filled day that you and the guests will never forget.

As a seasoned magical entertainer and the original Scottish Magic Host, I’ve spent over 25 years working at weddings worldwide for audiences big and small. I know exactly what it takes to keep things running smoothly and on time. I’m organised, unflappable, and always ready to go that extra mile to make an occasion memorable.

Wedding Packages

Reception, Half Day & Full Day


Reception Drinks Only Magic

While your guests enjoy reception drinks, Gary James Magician uses his special blend of magic to bring laughter and gasps. It’s a real ice-breaker, bringing together people who’ve never met before and bonding everyone together for your special day.

Gary’s magical entertainment creates a fun atmosphere, calms any pre-camera nerves, and sets up fantastic photos that capture looks of amazement.

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Half Day Wedding Packages

Making Your Big Day Stress-Free!

With the popular Half-Day Package, Gary is your Magical Host and entertainer from the moment you leave your ceremony through to the conclusion of the speeches.

Combining the role of a modern toastmaster with world-class introductions, Gary will guide your guests through the key stages of your day, ensuring everyone is in the right place at the right time while keeping the atmosphere relaxed, engaging, and fun.

As your guests arrive at the drinks reception, Gary will entertain them with his unique blend of award-winning comedy and close-up magic, creating laughter, amazement, and memorable moments without ever making anyone feel uncomfortable.

His friendly approach helps bring family and friends together, breaking the ice and creating a wonderful atmosphere while your photographs are being taken.

Gary keeps everyone engaged and helps create natural, candid moments for your photographer to capture.

While you are away with your photographer, your guests are in safe hands. Gary ensures everything runs smoothly, entertaining guests until your return.

He will then perform a special magical moment for the happy couple, complete with a unique souvenir to treasure in your memory box for years to come.

When it’s time for the wedding breakfast, Gary will warmly introduce the newly married couple into the room before expertly guiding guests through the speeches and key announcements.

The result is a wedding day that feels seamless, stress-free, entertaining and filled with unforgettable moments of magic—creating memories that you and your guests will cherish forever.

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Full Day Wedding Packages

You get all that the Half Day offers with the extra magic of meeting and greeting your evening guests with some Mix & Mingle Entertainment.

Gary will then introduce the newlyweds into the room for the cake cutting, then introduce the first dance.

Why Book Gary as Your Wedding Magician?

Full-Time Professional Wedding Magician


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Bringing Unparalleled Experience to Your Special Wedding Day

As one of a very small number of full-time professional performers in the country, you can be reassured that you are 100% in safe hands with a totally focused, experienced professional who has spent 25 years as a full-time performer.

Gary performs only one wedding per day, ensuring that your big day receives the dedicated attention it deserves. (As they say, you only get one chance to make a good first impression.)

Client Reviews

Wedding Magician Feedback


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The only feedback we have been getting is that everyone had the best time on our wedding day and all thought you were fantastic! There are still some people (including me!) who are totally stumped at how you pulled off the tricks you did! We cannot thank you enough for helping make our day the most entertaining and memorable day of our lives!!!! You will be recommended to all. Thanks!

Gemma and James at The Norton House Hotel

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Hi Gary how can we thank you enough you made our special day truly magical! it was the icing on the cake, our guests didn’t stop talking about you all night and they are still talking about you 3 weeks later, thank you for making special memories for us all, i can’t recommend you enough to everyone, Thanks so much again.

Emily and Hugh Rose AT Barony Castle

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Hi Gary, just a short note to say a million thanks for your entertainment during the day last Friday, it was above and beyond what we could have ever hoped for. You’re a credit to your craft. Thanks for keeping everyone in check and entertained during the day. You made it totally stress-free. Thank you once again.

Laura and Ronnie Brown at The Gleneagles Hotel

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You really added that something special to our day. Everyone said how amazing you were, even my Mum said your the best magician she has ever seen and she is no spring chicken thanks again Gary!

Dan and Ella at The Mansfield Traquair

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Gary was amazing! He had our guests laughing from the beginning until the end of our wedding reception. His magic is really brilliant, and he’s very funny and a proper entertainer. All our guests talked about how much they enjoyed him. If you’re looking for a bit of entertainment at a wedding or party, then Gary is the man for you! Thanks again, Gary, for making our special day so magical!

Laura Stevens

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Wow!! Thank you for being our Magical MC; you were the perfect choice for our wedding. The whole day was stress free magical and fun!! … pure class!

Jess & Mark Price at Edinburgh Castle

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Make your special day unforgettable with Gary James, a multi-award-winning professional wedding magician. With over 20 years of experience entertaining in Edinburgh, Scotland, and across the UK, Gary’s incredible magic will captivate your guests and create memories to last a lifetime.