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Jamie Skelton
Jamie fans out cards at a dinner table in a blue-lit ballroom; a guest in pink holds her face in both hands
High-end venues, VIP guests

Charity gala & fundraiser magician · IrelandYour charity gala,the night guests remember.

Jamie performs at high-end charity functions for big causes, from the Daisy Ball for Cancer Fund for Children to the Royal Variety Performance after party in London. Close-up magic at the reception, mind reading at the tables, and a host for your raffle or auction.

Why book Jamie for a charity night

Good for your guests.Good for the cause.

  • At home with VIP guests

    Jamie performs for big causes in high-end venues: Cancer Fund for Children, the Royal Variety Charity and Chernobyl Children International. He knows how to pitch the magic to a VIP room.

  • A room that stays with you

    Magic between courses keeps the tables lively, so the room is still in good spirits when your auction and raffle start.

  • A host for the raffle and auction

    Jamie can take the mic too. He hosts raffles, auctions and Q&As as part of the night.

Jamie in a suit shows a card at a dinner table; guests clap and laugh

On the night

From the receptionto the last lot

A charity night has a lot to fit in: the welcome, the dinner, the speeches and the auction. Jamie works from your running order, so the magic fills the gaps and never gets in the way.

  • The drinks reception

    Close-up magic as guests arrive, so strangers start to talk.

  • Between courses

    Magic and mind reading table to table. Every table gets a moment.

  • The raffle and auction

    Jamie hosts them, or warms up the room for your auctioneer.

  • A show to finish

    A mentalism stage show once the plates are cleared.

Get a quote for your charity function

Jamie will usually respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.

Jamie in a tuxedo performs at a round table in a red and gold ballroom; guests in black tie laugh

Fits the room

Black tie,not a clown suit

A gala crowd dresses up, and so does Jamie. He is usually the best dressed in the room, in a custom suit from master tailor Louis Copeland.

So he sits easily beside your VIP guests, your patrons and the top table.

Dressed to impress

Charity nights Jamie has worked

Real causes,real rooms

Three charity events from Jamie's own posts: the cause, the event and the venue.

  • Jamie in black tie holds a fan of €20 notes; a man and a woman beside him laugh, each with a note

    Daisy Ball 2026 · InterContinental Dublin

    Cancer Fund for Children

    Close-up magic for the guests at the ball. Jamie makes €20 notes appear out of thin air.

  • Jamie in black tie in front of a Royal Variety Performance and Royal Variety Charity backdrop

    Royal Variety Performance after party 2025 · Natural History Museum, London

    The Royal Variety Charity

    One of the few magicians picked to perform for the VIP and celebrity guests at the official after party.

  • Jamie smiles between two men in blazers in a ballroom with chandeliers

    Charity lunch · InterContinental Dublin · April 2025

    Chernobyl Children International

    Jamie performs for the guests at the charity lunch, a room with more than a few familiar faces.

Black-tie and VIP rooms

The same room,the same reactions

Not charity nights, but the same kind of room: black tie, VIP guests and magic in their own hands.

  • Boodles VIP relaunch

    Close-up magic for the VIP clients of Boodles jewellers at the relaunch of their Dublin store, September 2019.

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  • Bank of Ireland black-tie night

    Jamie, in black tie, makes a stack of €20 notes appear for a guest.

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From the people who book him

VIP rooms,impeccably presented

“We booked Jamie for a VIP launch event and he went down a storm. Guests & staff alike loved his magic and could not stop talking about it for days! Jamie was very attentive & professional to deal with in both the lead up to the event & on the night itself. I would highly recommend Jamie to take your event to the next level!”
Paul McCullaghBoojum
“Impeccably presented and professional, Jamie brings fantastic energy to every room and never fails to wow guests with his incredible magic and mentalism. … Clients love him, and guests continue talking about his performances long after the event is over.”
Andrea WincksworthAW EventsRead on Google

Planning a charity night?Send Jamie your date.

Tell him the venue, the guest count and your running order. He will tell you how magic and hosting fit around your dinner and auction.

Check my date

Jamie's calendar books up to two years in advance. Jamie will usually respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.

Photo: Athlone Photography

Charity function FAQ

Questions aboutyour charity night

Updated

Does Jamie perform at charity functions?

Yes. Jamie does a lot of high-end charity engagements for big causes, often in top venues with VIP guests. Recent ones: the Daisy Ball 2026 for Cancer Fund for Children and a Chernobyl Children International lunch, both at the InterContinental Dublin, and the Royal Variety Performance after party 2025 in London.

Can Jamie host our raffle or auction?

Yes. Raffles, auctions and Q&As are part of his MC work. He can run them himself, or warm up the room and hand over to your auctioneer.

When in the night does Jamie perform?

A typical running order starts with close-up magic at the drinks reception and between courses. A short set or a stage show can sit around the speeches and the auction. He follows your running order.

What will Jamie wear?

Black tie or a custom suit from master tailor Louis Copeland, to suit your dress code. He fits in beside VIP guests and the top table.

What do we send Jamie for a charity function quote?

Send the date, the venue, the guest count and the cause. After a consultation call, Jamie sends a proposal with pricing for your night.

Follow Jamie

See new reactions first

Jamie posts tricks, wedding moments and guest reactions on Instagram and TikTok. Follow him to see them first.