A Prudhoe magician has been named the UK’s top wedding magician.
Paul Innes has been crowned best wedding magician at the national finals of The Wedding Industry Awards 2026, following his previous win in the North East and Yorkshire regional category.
Mr Innes said: "At last year’s National Finals, I received a Highly Commended award, which was amazing, so to go one better this year and win the National award and be recognised as the UK’s top wedding magician is incredible."
The awards are based on average voter scores and feedback from wedding couples from the past 12 months, and the opinion of more than 160 expert judges.
This year’s ceremony took place at The Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool on Wednesday, January 21.
Damian Bailey, founder of The Wedding Industry Awards, said: "Congratulations to all the National Winners and Highly Commended finalists.
"The TWIA National Awards event is the biggest night in the wedding industry and a National Award is the highest accolade you can get.
"TWIA is trusted by business and couples alike and gives credible differentiation in what is an incredibly competitive market.
"The standard has been higher than ever so the National Winners really are at the top of their game.
"The competition is tough, the standards very high indeed, but thanks to over 25,000 client votes and our panel of more than 160 expert judges, the National Winners have risen to the top in an industry that absolutely demands the best."
This year’s awards attracted more than 25,000 client votes, covering 1,300 entrants.
A total of 280 regional winners were selected as national finalists.
The UK’s wedding sector is estimated to be worth £15 billion each year, with suppliers working to stand out in a crowded market.
Mr Innes now holds the national title for 2026.
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