Festival of Wonder, Stroud 2025 — What a Magical Weekend!
- marcocardosomagic
- Nov 26
- 2 min read
Festival of Wonder, Stroud 2025 — What a Magical Weekend!
What an amazing weekend! I had the honour of performing at the Festival of Wonder in Stroud, held at St Laurence Church, Stroud Centre for Peace & the Arts. From Friday through Sunday, the festival turned the church and surrounding spaces into a festive, enchanting celebration of art, magic, and community — and it was a joy to be part of it.
As a professional magician and entertainer, I brought a mix of close-up magic, stage illusions, and interactive performances — and the response was incredible. The atmosphere was full of wonder, warmth, and excitement. Families, children, and festival-goers of all ages gathered to enjoy circus, music, workshops, dance, and live entertainment.
Highlights of the Weekend
The festival’s centrepiece circus show The Briar and the Bramble featured world-class aerial artists, jugglers, performers — and included me among the lineup, which was both an honour and a thrill.
The venue — St Laurence Church — was transformed into a magical “woodland wonderland,” decorated with hundreds of leaves designed by local primary school children, giving the festival a beautiful, community-led feel.
Acts ranged from circus and aerial performances to music, dance, spoken word, and family-friendly activities — making the festival a true celebration of creativity and community in Stroud.
The sense of wonder was real — from gasps at illusions, to smiles from kids, to shared moments of laughter and awe. I felt honoured to contribute to that magic, and to share the stage with such talented artists and a vibrant community.
Thank You to Everyone Who Came Out
A massive thank you to the organisers of the Festival of Wonder, the team at St Laurence, volunteers, fellow performers, and — most importantly — everyone who came along. Your energy, cheers, and smiles made it a weekend to remember.
I’m proud to have been part of such a special event, and humbled by how well the community embraced the magic and art on offer.
Want to See What You Missed?
You can read the local press review of the festival here: “Pictures: Festival of Wonder soars to new heights” from Stroud Times — a great recap with photos, highlights, and lots of wonderful feedback from attendees.
If you missed my performance, or just want to see more, check out my recent event posts:
Marco Cardoso at the Kent Country Show, Quex Park 2025
Marco Cardoso at the Cambridge Country Show 2025
Marco Cardoso at the Suffolk Country Show 2025
And if you’re looking to hire a magician for your next event — whether in Gloucestershire, Kent, Cambridge, Suffolk or elsewhere — you can book Marco Cardoso, magician for hire. I perform close-up magic, stage illusions, family entertainment, corporate shows, and more.
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