Comedy Magician & Ventriloquist
☑️ Weddings
☑️ Corporate events
☑️ After dinner entertainment
☑️ Award evenings
☑️ Restaurants
☑️ Private parties
☑️ Comedy clubs
☑️ Theatre & cabaret shows
Chris Garside is a professional comedy magician and ventriloquist providing interactive entertainment for weddings, corporate events, private parties and restaurants across Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Northampton, London and the UK. Combining close-up magic, comedy and audience participation, Chris creates relaxed, engaging entertainment that keeps guests laughing and talking long after the event.
Chris performs interactive close-up magic for weddings, company parties and awards evenings. Close-up magic is ideal for drinks receptions, networking events, wedding breakfasts and company parties, helping guests relax, interact and enjoy the atmosphere. Expect plenty of laughter, audience interaction and those classic “How did he do that?” moments.
Chris combines comedy magic, audience participation and ventriloquism to create interactive after dinner entertainment for weddings, awards evenings, private parties and corporate events. Each performance is tailored to suit the audience and atmosphere, making every event feel personal, engaging and memorable.
From intimate private parties to full-scale corporate events, Chris tailors each performance to suit the audience and atmosphere. His 35 minute after dinner shows work particularly well for awards evenings, staff parties and cabaret-style events.
Chris combines comedy, ventriloquism and audience interaction to create interactive comedy entertainment for company parties, comedy clubs, theatres and private events across the UK.
Looking for a wedding magician, comedy ventriloquist or corporate entertainer in Bedfordshire or surrounding areas? Get in touch to discuss your event and availability.
Weddings
Close-up wedding magic is one of the most effective ways to keep guests entertained throughout the day, from the drinks reception through to the evening celebrations.
Champagne Reception
During the drinks reception, Chris mingles with guests performing close-up magic that helps break the ice and encourage conversation.
During the Photos
While photographs are being taken, close-up magic helps keep guests entertained and the atmosphere lively.
Wedding Breakfast
Table-side magic between courses is one of the most popular wedding entertainment options. It gives guests something to share and talk about while creating a relaxed, interactive atmosphere around the tables.
Evening Entertainment
The period between the wedding breakfast and evening reception can often feel quiet. An after dinner comedy magic show is a great way to keep the energy high and guests fully engaged before the evening celebrations begin.
Planning a wedding in Bedfordshire or surrounding areas? Get in touch to check availability.
Corporate
Events
Corporate entertainment is a great way to create a relaxed atmosphere at awards evenings, networking events, staff celebrations and company parties.
Networking and Welcome Drinks
During welcome drinks and networking sessions, Chris performs interactive close-up magic that helps guests relax and encourages conversation between colleagues and clients.
Dinner Entertainment
Table-side magic during dinner keeps guests entertained between courses while creating shared moments of laughter and audience interaction around the tables.
Evening Show
Finish the evening with an after dinner magic and comedy show featuring audience participation, live comedy and ventriloquism. Shows are tailored to suit corporate audiences and work particularly well for awards evenings and staff celebrations.
Looking for corporate entertainment in Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes or London? Get in touch to discuss your event.
Restaurants
Chris has performed weekly restaurant magic for over 10 years, providing interactive entertainment that enhances the dining experience for guests.
Oh no, the table's not ready!
Waiting times can be frustrating for guests, especially during busy service periods. Close-up magic helps turn delays into part of the experience, keeping customers entertained while they wait.
Table-Side Performances
Chris moves naturally between tables performing interactive close-up magic tailored to different groups, helping create a relaxed, interactive atmosphere throughout the venue.
Regular Entertainment
Regular live entertainment can help restaurants build customer loyalty and create a memorable atmosphere that encourages repeat visits.
Interested in regular restaurant entertainment or special event bookings? Get in touch for availability.
Evening Entertainment
End the evening with an interactive after dinner comedy magic show featuring audience participation, live comedy and ventriloquism.
Perfect for awards evenings, staff parties and corporate celebrations, the show is designed to keep guests engaged while creating a relaxed, entertaining atmosphere.
Audience members, managers or team leaders can even become part of the performance, adding a personal touch and extra laughs to the evening.
With performances typically lasting around 35 minutes, the show works particularly well as a lively finale to corporate events and gala dinners.
Looking for after dinner entertainment in Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes or London?
Get in touch to discuss your event.
Evening Entertainment
The time between the wedding breakfast and evening reception can often feel quiet. An after dinner comedy magic show is a great way to keep guests entertained and the atmosphere lively during the transition into the evening celebrations.
Combining comedy magic, audience participation and ventriloquism, the show creates shared moments of laughter while giving guests something memorable to experience together.
The newly married couple can even become part of the performance, creating unique moments and great photo opportunities during the evening.
With performances typically lasting around 35 minutes, the show works perfectly for weddings looking to add something interactive, relaxed and different to the day.
Planning a wedding in Bedfordshire or surrounding areas? Get in touch to check availability.
Add a Touch of Magic
After dinner comedy magic shows work well for birthdays, anniversaries, leaving parties, fundraising events and private celebrations of all sizes.
Performances can be adapted for anything from small parlour-style gatherings at home through to larger venue events with hundreds of guests.
Combining comedy magic, audience participation and ventriloquism, the show helps create a relaxed atmosphere where guests can laugh, interact and enjoy the experience together.
Each performance is tailored to suit the audience and occasion, making every event feel personal and engaging.
Looking for entertainment for a private party or special event? Get in touch for availability.
Whether performed as a stand-alone act or combined with close-up magic, Chris Garside’s comedy ventriloquism brings interactive entertainment and audience participation to events of all sizes.
Chris combines quick humour, improvisation and live audience interaction to create relaxed, light-hearted entertainment for weddings, corporate events, comedy clubs and private parties.
Performances can be tailored for anything from intimate gatherings through to larger theatre-style audiences, making the act suitable for a wide variety of events and venues.
Chris regularly performs at company parties, comedy clubs, cabaret nights and theatre events across the UK, adapting the show to suit each audience and atmosphere.
For clients looking for something different from traditional event entertainment, the combination of comedy ventriloquism and magic creates a unique experience that stands out from standard after dinner acts.
Looking for a comedy ventriloquist in Bedfordshire, London or surrounding areas? Get in touch to discuss your event and availability.
Prices typically start from £290 depending on the type of event, performance length, location and number of guests. Every event is different, so please get in touch for a personalised quote and availability.
Yes! Chris regularly performs throughout Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, London and across the UK. Travel costs may vary depending on distance, timings and event requirements, particularly for longer journeys or exclusive bookings.
Close-up magic performances can be tailored to suit your event. Drinks receptions and networking events typically last around 1–1.5 hours, while table-side magic during wedding breakfasts, awards dinners and banquets is usually around 2 hours or longer depending on guest numbers and event timings.
Absolutely. Ventriloquism is included as part of the 35-minute after dinner comedy magic show and can also be performed as a shorter stand-alone set of up to 15 minutes if preferred.
Yes — Chris regularly performs at awards evenings, networking events, staff parties, gala dinners, trade shows and corporate celebrations for businesses across the UK.
The entertainment is primarily designed for adult audiences at weddings, corporate events and private parties. However, performances can be adapted appropriately if children are present, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experience.
As early as possible, especially for popular dates during wedding season, Christmas events and peak corporate periods. However, last-minute enquiries are always welcome depending on availability.
Yes — close-up strolling magic is ideal for drinks receptions, welcome drinks and networking events, helping guests relax, interact and enjoy the atmosphere while photographs or room transitions take place.
Yes — Chris has performed weekly restaurant entertainment and close-up magic residencies for over 10 years, helping venues create a relaxed, interactive atmosphere for diners and guests.
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Wedding magician, comedy magician and ventriloquist entertainment for
Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, London and across the UK.
Corporate entertainment, after dinner shows and close-up magic for awards evenings,
staff parties and company events.
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