The best seat at cocktail hour isn’t in the middle of it.
At a Charleston wedding reception, put my magic table just off the guest flow. Close enough that people notice someone laughing, far enough from the bar that the bartender doesn’t accidentally become my opening act. I stay at that station. Guests who want a mystery can stop; cousins meeting for the first time can finish their conversation.
For a welcome party, I’d open after people have their first drinks and finish before the host’s remarks. For a reception, coordinate with the planner so my last group is free for the couple’s entrance. A little con-game magic works well here: guests make a choice, watch the reveal, and can be back with their friends by the next song. Book the station for the adults; if children are attending the wedding, let’s agree on an adults-only space or time.
For the bachelorette weekend, keep one evening for the house.
If you’re going into Charleston for dinner but staying on Folly Beach or Isle of Palms, the address I need is where we’re performing. Tarot suits a night when friends want individual turns. For a whole group ready to sit down, close-up magic gives the bride company at the table without obliging her to be the joke.
Tell me if the party is on the peninsula, in Mount Pleasant, or at a beach rental. Send the planner’s arrival window, the spot for unloading, and any hard stop for dinner or speeches. If the plan involves a courtyard, reserve an indoor alternative where guests can hear an ordinary speaking voice. There are nicer wedding surprises than finding out how far a playing card can sail.