Celebrant Idos & stylist Updos grill the jack of magic

I spilled my castle secrets on the Idos and Updos Podcast on modern wedding planning!

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Updated: 29/07/2025 | Tags Wedding Planning

Alright, you glorious bunch of mischief-makers! The Jack of Magic here (the dyslexic cereal-box rebel turned memeroy maker!) from Magic Orange – Entertainment.

Have a guess where this history loving conjurer just held court? In the fabulous Idos and Updos Podacst!

Imagine me, the incredable Laura (a celebrant who knows ceremonies like the back of her hand!), and Kate the queen hairstylist (who makes bridal tresses look like crown jewels!). 

We laughed, we traded wedding war stories, and yes… a few magic moments too! The Idos and Updos Podcast is essential listening for couples – think realness, stunning style, and big-day brilliance. 

So, what magical & historical gems did we unearth?

Hold onto you tiaras, because I shared the real magic behind the name:

The Jack of Magic: Ceral boxes and chaotic wonder! Ever wonder about the name? Rewind to tiny me, dyslexic as anything baffled by ceral box magic instructions. Did I give up? NO CHNACE! I invented my own tricks. Pure, rule-breaking imagination. Stuck (blame the cards and my glorious refusal to be confined!), and The Jack of Magic was born – forged in mysterious improvised brilliance!

Magic Orange: A slice of history, Not a sip! Forget drinks! This is the heart of it: My passion for castles led me to Powderham Castle. There, I learned a stunning Edwardian tale: an Earl, wanting to show extraordinary hospitality, gifted each guest a whole orange fruit-an incredible luxury back then! That guesture, that moment of pure, unexspected delight, that Magic Orange. It’s about creating the same feeling of exclusive, luxurious wonder for your wedding guests. The Idos and Updos Podcast got the full, fascinating, castle-born origin story!

Wedding Wisdom from the Dream Team (Sass Incuded): Laura and kate asked the perfect questions. We chatted why close-up magic is the ULTIMATE ice-breaker (making guests feel like honoured Edwardian visitors!), how to keep Cousin Kevin entertained before he photobombs the first dance, and why wedding entertainment ideas with a unique story (like mine!) creates truly unforgettable moments.

And then… LIVE MAGIC MANIFESTED! Could I possibly visit the iconic duo behind the Idos and Updos Podcast and not leave them utterly spellbound? Absolutely not! I conjured a sneaky miracle live on air. Did jaws drop? Did the podcst hosts stay perfectly poised? You’ll HAVE to watch to find out!

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Why this real wedding podcast was fit for Royality!

Massive love and a virtual fanfare to the amazing queens! They helm the Idos and Updos Podcast with warmth, wisdom, and wit. They created the perfect throne -room to discuss wedding magic, building the Magic Orange brand on passion and history, and the joy of making couples and guests feel truly cherished. Total legends! (And very gracious about the vanishing acts… Mostly!).

Emcee hosting Tewkesbury wedding reception

Want a front row seat to the castle sized chat? (you know you do!)

The ENTIRE glorious, laughter-filled, history-packed conversation was FILMED! Witness my questionable attempts at royal waves, my enthusiastc storytellig, and that baffilng trick in glorious HD. I’ve uploaded the full spectale to the Magic Orange YouTube Channel!

Don’t Miss the Grand Unveiling! Hit subscribe, ping that bell, and get ready for:  

The REAL story of Magic Orange (Castles! Earls! Luxury Oranges!)

The chaotic birth of The Jack of Magic

A live trick that’ll make you gasp like an Edwardian guest!

Pure gold from the queens of the wedding world on the Idos and Updos Podcast!

Until then, keep it majestic, keep it cheeky, and remember-true magic is about making people feel like they’ve been given a rare, golden orange.

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The wedding party entertainment expert

The magic maker behind the wedding podcast

Hi, im The Jack of Magic history obsessed magician, emcee, and mischief-maker behind Magic Orange – Entertainment. I help couples turn their big day into an unforgettable story, packed with laughter, luxury, and a few impossible moments thrown in for good measure.

If you believe your wedding deserves more than cookie-cutter entertainment, you’re in the right castle.

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