Close-up magic at the drinks reception, table magic after dinner, or Jamie as your Magic MC from the drinks to the first dance. Performing at some of the most luxurious and prestigious wedding venues all over Ireland.
5.0 from 418 Google reviews · 130+ on weddingsonline.ie
Castle and country house weddings
Jamie regularly performs at some of Ireland's most luxurious wedding venues… including but not limited to…
Luttrellstown Castle
Adare Manor
Your venue, his magic
Photo: Lifting the Veil Photography (@liftingtheveilphotography)Slane, Co. Meath
Drinks reception magic and an after-dinner table show.
6 real weddings with Jamie
Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Jamie hosts as Magic MC, with parties either side.
4 real weddings with Jamie
Photo: Emma Russell Photography (@emma_russell_photography)Crossakiel, Kells, Co. Meath
MC and Magic Toastmaster, as Jen & Rory booked him.
5 real weddings with Jamie
Castlebellingham, Co. Louth
Drinks reception magic through the castle's period rooms.
4 real weddings with Jamie
Featured venue · Kingscourt, Co. Cavan
Close-up magic for your guests at Cabra Castle.
4 real weddings with Jamie
Readypenny, Co. Louth
Magic MC and wedding magician, as Shannen & Patrick booked him.
1 real wedding with Jamie
Castleknock, Dublin 15
Award-winning close-up magic for your castle wedding.
1 real wedding with Jamie
Straffan, Co. Kildare
Close-up magic for your K Club cocktail reception.
1 real wedding with Jamie
Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow
Drinks reception magic a Rathsallagh coordinator booked.
2 real weddings with Jamie
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
The highlight of the day for Laura & Darragh's guests.
1 real wedding with Jamie
Kilcarn, Navan, Co. Meath
Magic MC, and magic for sunny drinks receptions.
3 real weddings with Jamie
Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Close-up card magic for a Georgian townhouse wedding in Dublin 2.
Powerscourt Estate, Co. Wicklow
Close-up magic for a black-tie drinks reception under the Sugar Loaf.
Balrath, Navan, Co. Meath
Table magic for a stone-walled banqueting hall in Co. Meath.
64 South Great George's Street, Dublin 2
Card magic from booth to booth at an Italian bar and restaurant in Dublin 2.
Dublin city
Photo: a wedding at No. 25 Fitzwilliam Place
The Shelbourne, No. 25 Fitzwilliam Place, Fallon & Byrne, NoLIta, The Leinster, The Dean Docklands and The College Green Hotel.
Castles, country houses and hotels across Ireland where Jamie performs.
See all venuesMeet Jamie
Jamie hosts your day as your Magic MC and surprises your guests with close-up magic and mind reading. Guests laugh one moment and gasp the next.
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He guides the celebrations and keeps the energy up, from the drinks to the first dance.
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Tricks happen in your guests' hands, right before their eyes.
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Mentalism at the tables that your guests talk about for weeks.
Jamie married his wife in 2023. He knows the time, effort and emotion that go into a wedding day. He treats every wedding as if it were his own.
More than an MC. More than a magician.
Wedding packages
The Magic MC packages are a fixed price within Leinster. Other prices are a starting point, and Jamie sends a tailored quote once he knows your date, venue and timings. Outside Leinster, a small travel fee applies.
Most popular€1,595
Jamie's most booked package. Drinks reception magic & hosting duties right up to the speeches! Ensures a seamless transition.
Includes
“We went with the half day MC package and it was definitely the right choice!”
€2,295
The ultimate complete experience
Magic and hosting from the drinks reception right through to the first dance. Jamie runs the whole day for you, so you get complete peace of mind and seamless transitions from start to finish.
Includes
“From start to finish on the day, Jamie was just absolutely magnificent. … his MC performance throughout the night was just perfect”
Photo: John Gillooley (@johngillooley)from €895
Close-up magic to entertain your guests during the drinks reception. Perfect for breaking the ice.
“Jamie performed at our drinks reception and left our guests speechless!”
Photo: Elaine Barker Photography (@elainebarkerphotography)from €895
The ultimate entertainment to bridge the gap between dinner and the band. Highly interactive table magic shows.
“He kept the energy high and the vibes going all throughout the dinner and his after-dinner show was the absolute cherry on top.”
Other options
Photo: Yvonne Vaughan Photography (@yvonnevaughanphotography)from €795
Keep the magic alive with a relaxed second day celebration. Jamie provides lighthearted magic and mentalism perfect for a casual post-wedding gathering. Reserved for Sundays only.
“We booked Jamie for our wedding day 2 and he had everyone totally rapt from start to finish. You always knew where he was in the room from all the laughter and gasps!”
Photo: Sean Sharpe Photography (@seanie_sharpe_photography)from €795
Start the wedding celebrations early. Jamie performs psychological mind-reading and close-up illusions to get your family and friends talking prior to the big day.
“He kept the evening flowing and continually wowed our guests. People still can't stop asking how he performed the tricks that he did!”
*Day 2 Celebrations are reserved for Sundays only.
Magic MC
Featured in DK Photo's Bride Guide: 3 reasons to hire a “Magic MC”
Featured in DK Photo's Bride Guide: 3 reasons to hire a “Magic MC”
Clips
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MC entrances
The room on its feet, napkins in the air, as the couple come in.
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Castle Durrow
A short performance clip at a wedding in Castle Durrow.
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Best wedding entertainment!
“Booking Jamie for our reception was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! He was amazing and interacted with all of our guests leaving them amazed!”
Jessica & James weddingsonline.ie review · Bellingham Castle · September 2024 Read on weddingsonline.ie“Guests were completely captivated — not just by the magic (which is genuinely mind-blowing), but by how naturally he interacts with people. He reads the room perfectly, blends in effortlessly, and gets everyone involved without ever being overbearing.”
Andrew Collins Wedding photographer, Andrew Collins Photography · Bellingham Castle
“Our guests couldn’t get over how he had done everything, they were mesmerised. We delayed our dinner call so we could have more time with Jamie.”
Dean Coyne Former wedding Co-ordinator, Hillgrove Hotel
Trusted by the planners
Jamie regularly works with and is trusted by some of Ireland's leading wedding planners.
“Jamie is absolutely exceptional at his craft. … I love working with Jamie and as a wedding planner I can whole heartedly recommend him knowing that he is the supreme professional and fantastic at his job”
Dearbhaile Sheils Wedding planner · Google review Read on Google
Weddings by Dearbháile
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jamie Skelton for many years now and he is always one of my first go-to entertainers for both private and corporate events. From the moment he arrives, always impeccably presented and professional, he brings such a brilliant energy to the room and never fails to completely wow guests.”
Andrea Winckworth AW Events · Google review Read on Google
AW Events
“Working with Jamie Skelton at weddings is always a highlight of my day. When I see he's the entertainment, I know the couple and their guests are in for something truly special. … He's also a true professional to work alongside — always prepared, flexible with timing changes, and genuinely cares about making each couple's day perfect.”
Ian Dolan Carolyn's Sweets · Google review Read on Google
“We had the pleasure of Jamie performing his magic and his MC skills here at Darver Castle recently. A pleasure to work along side and highly recommend!”
“As a celebrant, I've had the pleasure of working with Jamie and seeing him in action numerous times as an entertainer. I've also heard rave reviews from couples who have chosen him to MC their wedding. Jamie is captivating to watch—fun, engaging and a total professional at what he does!”
“Magician Jamie Skelton wowed the guests with amazing tricks during the drinks reception at my client's K-Club wedding”
Wednesday Wedding Club
A proud member of the IWPA (Irish Wedding Professionals Association), and booked for the association's own events.
Jamie is a trusted supplier on weddingsonline.ie, Weddingsuppliers.ie, MyBigDay.ie and Wedding Help NI.
Wedding Help NIThese businesses list Jamie as a recommended supplier on weddingsonline.ie.
A page for American couples and their planners: the Irish wedding day, the emcee's role and booking from abroad.
Destination weddings in Ireland
Award nights
Wedding industry awards
Jamie has won Magician of the Year twice, at Weddingsuppliers.ie (2024) and Let's Talk Weddings (2026). He has also won Entertainer of the Year 4 times: 3 years in a row at weddingsonline (2022 to 2024) and once at Weddingsuppliers.ie (2026). For that award he was up against some of Ireland's top wedding entertainers, not only magicians: singers, comedians and hypnotists. In 2026, One Fab Day also named him Best Unique Entertainment Supplier of the Year.
Member of The Magic Circle: AIMC with Silver Star.
2026
Best Unique Entertainment Supplier
2026
Entertainer of the Year
2026
Magician of the Year
2024
Magician of the Year
2024
Wedding Entertainment Supplier
2023
Wedding Entertainment Supplier
2022
Entertainer of the Year
weddingsonline Awards 2025
After winning weddingsonline Entertainer of the Year three years in a row, from 2022 to 2024, which no one had done before, Jamie was invited to host the weddingsonline Awards 2025 himself.
Wedding Help Northern Ireland Awards 2025
Jamie was invited to open the Wedding Help Northern Ireland Awards 2025 on stage at Culloden Estate, in front of 300+ Northern Ireland wedding professionals.
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Book Jamie
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EnquireBefore you ask
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Yes. Jamie performs at weddings and events all over Ireland and internationally. *Events outside of Leinster will incur a small travel fee. **For events outside Ireland, travel & accommodation will need to be paid for & provided.
Pre-Dinner Presto is close-up magic during the drinks reception. After-Dinner Presto is interactive table magic between dinner and the band. The Magic MC packages add hosting duties, announcements and a PA system if needed, for half or the whole day.
No, Jamie specialises in adult events. He's happy to recommend a children's entertainer.
No. Jamie doesn't perform at communions, confirmations or christenings. He performs at weddings, corporate events and adult private parties: milestone birthdays, wedding anniversaries and dinner parties.
Yes, Jamie is frequently booked as a surprise for guests, or by friends and family as a special surprise for the couple. On occasion, Jamie is even booked by one half of the couple, creating a wonderful surprise for their partner on the wedding day itself.
Wedding packages start from €895 (Pre-Dinner Presto, close-up magic at the drinks reception) up to €2,295 (Magic MC, full day). Day 2 celebrations and pre-wedding parties both start from €795. Day 2 celebrations are on Sundays only. The Magic MC packages are a fixed price within Leinster. Corporate events, private parties and weddings outside Leinster need a direct quote once he has received the details.
Jamie offers a premium entertainment experience, and his pricing reflects the level of expertise, professionalism and quality he brings to every event.
With over 15 years of experience as a full-time professional magician and mentalist, Jamie has built an award-winning reputation, including being named weddingsonline Entertainer of the Year three consecutive years (2022, 2023 and 2024), Magician of the Year at the Weddingsuppliers.ie Awards 2024, and receiving the prestigious AIMC with Silver Star from The Magic Circle.
With a perfect 5.0-star rating from over 418 Google reviews and more than 130 reviews on weddingsonline, Jamie's reputation speaks for itself. In fact, over 90% of his bookings come through word of mouth and recommendations from previous clients.
As a full-time professional, Jamie makes his living from magic. He operates a legitimate, fully insured business, paying the relevant taxes and VAT, and investing in the skills, experience and resources required to deliver an exceptional service.
When you book Jamie, you're not simply hiring someone to perform a few tricks. You're investing in an experienced, award-winning entertainer who knows how to create unforgettable moments, bring people together and elevate the atmosphere of your event.
Ultimately, you get what you pay for, and with Jamie, you can be confident you're booking one of Ireland's leading magicians.
Jamie runs his business as a limited company, Jamie Skelton Magician Ltd. He is tax compliant, VAT registered and carries €13 million public liability insurance.
Yes. Weddings need a standard €200 booking deposit, with a booking contract. Larger events such as corporate functions are usually paid in full in advance, or just after the event.
Yes. Jamie carries €13 million public liability insurance. A certificate is available on request.
Jamie lives in Skerries, Co. Dublin. He performs at weddings, corporate events and private parties across Ireland and abroad.
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