Incredibly proud to share some exciting news.
Eddie Young Magic, the award-winning close-up magician and Magical Emcee based in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, has been named a LUXlife Global Excellence Award winner for Best Wedding Entertainment.
The recognition places Eddie Young among an elite group of wedding industry professionals celebrated by LUXlife Magazine a premium lifestyle publication reaching a global audience of high-net-worth readers across luxury, travel, fashion, and events.
This is Eddie's third LUXlife Global Excellence Award win, adding to victories in 2021 and 2023, and follows his recent triumph as Regional Winner at The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA) 2025 the UK's leading client-voted and expert-judged wedding industry awards programme.
What Is the LUXlife Global Excellence Award?
The LUXlife Global Excellence Awards recognise businesses and individuals that set new standards of quality, innovation, and customer experience within the luxury lifestyle sector. Winners are selected through a combination of public vote and editorial review, with LUXlife Magazine's global circulation of luxury lifestyle enthusiasts and business professionals informing each decision.
Being named Best Wedding Entertainment in this programme signals one clear thing: Eddie Young Magic is not just a regional success story. It is a nationally and internationally recognised name in premium wedding and event entertainment.
Who Is Eddie Young?
Eddie Young is a close-up magician, Magical Emcee, and event host with over a decade of experience performing at weddings, corporate events, private parties, and festivals across the UK. Based near Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire, he performs nationwide from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to Birmingham and beyond.
His accolades speak for themselves:
- LUXlife Global Excellence Award - Best Wedding Entertainment (2021, 2023, 2025)
- TWIA Regional Winner - Best Wedding Magician, West Midlands (2025)
- Joe Bonsall Trophy for close-up magic (Derby Magic Circle)
- Best Upcoming Magician - Derby Magic Circle
- Bridebook Best Entertainer - Regional Finals
Eddie's approach is built around a simple but powerful idea: your event should be unforgettable, and your guests, not your stress levels should be the focus. His combination of expert close-up magic, professional emceeing, and seamless event hosting removes the pressure from couples and event organisers so they can actually enjoy the occasion they have spent months planning.
As Eddie puts it: "Winning this award is more than a professional milestone it's a testament to resilience and the power of community."
Why Couples and Event Planners Choose Eddie Young Magic
Close-up magic is the ice-breaker that corporate entertainment rarely delivers and wedding entertainment too often promises but fails to provide. Eddie's performances are not a stage act they happen in your guests' hands, inches from their faces, in real time.
The results are consistent. Here is what real clients say:
"The best thing we booked for the wedding by far. The highlight was when Eddie invited our daughter to be his special assistant, her face completely lit up. Guests are still talking about it." - Sonia
"Booking Eddie as our Magical Emcee was the best decision we made. He kept the whole day running smoothly and even saved the day when we had no knife for the cake cutting producing one like magic. He wasn't just an entertainer; he was our secret weapon." - Sarah
"To say it was OMG utterly jaw-dropping amazing is an understatement. It was truly incredible. In fact, the show was magical in every sense of the word." - Dee Beckett
"Everyone remembers the flowers, the décor, the food - but months on, everyone still talks about Eddie." - via Bridebook
These are not isolated moments. They are the consistent outcome of a performer who has refined his craft across hundreds of events, from intimate gatherings to major corporate functions for clients including Harvey Nichols, Odeon Cinemas, Tesco, Disney, and Morrisons.
What Makes Eddie Young Magic Different?
Most magicians perform. Eddie hosts, manages, entertains, and protects your event timeline all at once.
His role as a Magical Emcee means he can:
- Keep your timeline flowing - no awkward silences, no guests wondering what happens next
- Bridge every transition - from drinks reception to wedding breakfast, from room turnaround to first dance
- Engage every guest - children, grandparents, corporate delegates, wedding party members
- Let you relax - knowing your guests are in expert hands
This is why couples frequently report that Eddie was the best booking they made for their wedding day not just a good one.
The Story Behind the Award
This LUXlife recognition carries particular weight because of the personal journey behind it. Following the disruption of COVID-19, Eddie rebuilt his business from the ground up while navigating his own mental health challenges. The decision to push forward, to rebuild with renewed purpose, and to continue creating unforgettable memories for others is the foundation on which these award wins now rest.
The TWIA Regional Win in 2025 voted for by real clients, confirmed what the LUXlife judges also recognised: Eddie Young Magic is delivering an exceptional, consistent standard of wedding and event entertainment that genuinely changes the experience for couples and their guests.
Book Eddie Young Magic
Eddie Young Magic is available for weddings, corporate events, private parties, awards evenings, trade shows, and more. He performs across the UK from his base in Staffordshire.
Website: www.eddieyoungmagic.co.uk Email: Eddie@Eddieyoungmagic.co.uk Phone: 07970 745 926 Address: Marlow Drive, Staffordshire, DE14 3TX
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