World-class magic for your reception, cocktail hour, celebration and everything in between.
Wedding Magician
Magic that brings your guests together, fills the quiet gaps in the day, and gives them something to talk about long after the celebration ends.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MAGIC, BROUGHT TO YOUR WEDDING
WHY COUPLES BOOK JOSH FOR THEIR WEDDING
Every wedding has a gap. The ceremony's done, the bridal party is off taking photos, and a room full of people — some who've never met — are standing around with a drink, waiting for the reception to start. That's exactly where Josh comes in.
Josh Staley is the current Australian Champion of Magic, and represented Australia at the World Championships of Magic — ranking among the top 12 in the world for Close-Up Magic. He's also a Guinness World Record holder, with work personally praised by Teller, of Penn & Teller.
But credentials aside, here's what actually matters on the day: Josh moves through your guests during exactly those quiet moments, turning strangers into instant conversation partners and giving everyone a story to tell before they've even sat down.
Why couples book Josh:
Breaks the ice between families and friendship groups who've never met
Fills the quiet gaps — cocktail hour, photo time, room transitions — so no one's left standing around
Interactive without ever being awkward — guests feel involved, never put on the spot
Suitable for every age at the table, from grandparents to the youngest cousins
Keeps the atmosphere warm and alive without ever taking over the day
Backed by 110+ five-star reviews from real Melbourne weddings
Whatever the shape of your day — an intimate ceremony or a big celebration — Josh brings the same world-class standard your guests will still be talking about long after the cake's cut.
One Performer, Every Special Moment of Your Day
Josh's magic doesn't need its own slot in your run sheet — it moves with your day, filling exactly the moments that would otherwise feel like dead time.
Something to Watch While Guests Wait
As guests arrive and take their seats before the ceremony begins, a little close-up magic turns quiet anticipation into genuine excitement.
Fills the Biggest Gap of the Day
While you're off taking photos, roving magic keeps your guests entertained, breaks the ice between both sides of the family, and turns cocktail hour into one of the most talked-about parts of the day.
Sets the Tone From the Moment You Walk In
As guests find their seats and settle in, magic continues quietly between tables — a warm, unexpected welcome to the reception.
Table to Table Between Courses
Magic moves quietly between tables as guests wait for the next course — never intrusive, always a welcome surprise.
A Moment That Fits Around Yours
Whether it's a quick trick to introduce the speeches or something woven into a best man's toast, Josh works with you to find a moment that adds to the formalities, not competes with them.
The Centrepiece of the Night
A dedicated feature show brings the whole room together for one shared, unforgettable highlight — the moment your guests will still be talking about at the next family gathering.
Loved by couples across Melbourne, with 110+ five-star reviews and counting.
Every Format. One World-Class Standard.
Close-Up
Magic
Intimate magic performed inches from your guests — Perfect for cocktail hour, photo time, and mingling
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Feature
Show
A dedicated, high-energy performance after dinner, bringing everyone together
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Magical MC &
Wedding Hosting
Professional Wedding hosting woven together with magic, from welcome to final toast
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Combined
Experience
Close-up magic during the mingling, a feature show to bring everyone together — the complete night, without having to choose.
LEARN MORE →What Couples Say
We had Josh at our wedding and he was absolutely wonderful! He completely wowed our guests and created such a fun, unforgettable atmosphere.
He actually made the evening feel like magic. We still have no idea how he does anything... he left everyone in complete awe on the day.
Organised him for a wedding and everyone loved the performance! This made a wonderful day even better. Josh is a master of his art.
Your Questions, Answered.
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Josh Staley is the current Australian Champion of Magic and represented Australia at the World Championships of Magic, ranking Top 12 in the world for Close-Up Magic. He performs roving close-up magic and feature shows at weddings across Melbourne and Victoria.
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Josh moves through your guests with close-up magic, most commonly during cocktail hour while the bridal party is away for photos. It breaks the ice between guests who've never met and fills what would otherwise be a quiet gap in the day.
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The most popular time is cocktail hour, while photos are being taken. Josh can also perform during the ceremony arrival, table to table during dinner, or as a feature show after dinner — tailored entirely to your run sheet.
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Yes — Josh's style is genuinely interactive without ever putting anyone on the spot, and works beautifully across every age group at the table.
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Wedding pricing depends on format, duration, and guest numbers — get in touch with your date and venue for a tailored, no-obligation quote.
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Yes — many couples book Josh for both roles together. See the dedicated [Wedding MC page] for full details on hosting packages.
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