Pre-Dinner Presto
from €895
Close-up magic to entertain your guests during the drinks reception. Perfect for breaking the ice.
Destination wedding entertainment · Ireland Getting married in Ireland? Your cocktail hour magician and wedding emcee.
For American couples and their planners, at castles and country houses across Ireland. Close-up magic at the drinks reception (your cocktail hour), and Jamie as your MC from the drinks to the first dance.
5.0 from 414 Google reviews · 130+ on weddingsonline.ie
The Irish wedding MC
What an Irish wedding emcee does
At an Irish wedding the MC (emcee) runs the room on the day. Jamie makes every announcement, introduces the speeches (your toasts) and coordinates with your venue, so the day moves from one part to the next and the two of you can enjoy it.
Between the formalities he performs close-up magic and mind reading, so guests from both families and both sides of the Atlantic start talking.
With a Magic MC package, Jamie makes all the announcements, so your band or DJ does not have to.
Professional Master of Ceremonies duties and coordination
Close-up magic and mentalism all through the day
All announcements and formalities, managed for you
Professional PA system for the introductions and speeches, if you need one
How an Irish wedding day runs
Where Jamie fits on the day
- 01
The ceremony
Legal or symbolic, at your venue or nearby. Jamie is your entertainer and MC, not your celebrant.
- 02
Drinks reception (cocktail hour)
Pre-Dinner Presto: close-up magic to entertain your guests and break the ice.
- 03
Dinner and speeches
The speeches are your toasts. As MC, Jamie makes the announcements and introduces each speaker.
- 04
After dinner
After-Dinner Presto bridges the gap between dinner and the band with table magic shows.
- 05
The first dance
The full day Magic MC package runs right through to the first dance.
Wedding packages, in euro
Four ways to book Jamie
Prices are in euro. The Magic MC packages are a fixed price within Leinster (Dublin and the east of Ireland, including Kildare, Wicklow, Meath and Kilkenny). Other prices are a starting point, and Jamie sends a tailored quote once he knows your date, venue and timings. Outside Leinster, travel is added to your quote, and Jamie tells you the total before you book.
After-Dinner Presto
from €895
The ultimate entertainment to bridge the gap between dinner and the band. Highly interactive table magic shows.
Photo: DK Photo (@dkphoto_photography)Magic MC, half day
€1,595 within Leinster
Jamie's most booked package. Drinks reception magic & hosting duties right up to the speeches! Ensures a seamless transition.
Magic MC, full day
€2,295 within Leinster
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.
- Wedding games with the audience
Your wedding weekend
Before the day, and the day after
Jamie can join you before the day, on the day and the day after.
The day before
Welcome party or rehearsal dinner
Pre-Wedding Day Party, 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.
The wedding day
Drinks reception to the first dance
Magic MC, full day, €2,295 within Leinster
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.
The day after
A relaxed Sunday with your guests
Day 2 Celebrations, 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.
Day 2 Celebrations are reserved for Sundays only.
Legal or symbolic
Jamie hosts both kinds of wedding
His packages are the same for a legal or a symbolic wedding. For a legal marriage in Ireland, the HSE says you must give 3 months' notice, and a solemniser on the register of solemnisers must perform the ceremony.
Getting married in Ireland (HSE)Castles and country houses
Booked at Ireland's finest wedding venues
Jamie regularly performs at some of Ireland's most luxurious wedding venues, including Adare Manor, Luttrellstown Castle and The K Club.
- Adare Manor Co. Limerick No bookings at the venue in September 2027 (the Ryder Cup).
- Luttrellstown Castle Castleknock, Dublin 15
- The K Club Co. Kildare
Lough Rynn Castle Estate and Gardens and The Brehon Hotel and Spa Killarney list him as a recommended supplier on weddingsonline.ie. Outside Leinster, travel is added to your quote, and Jamie tells you the total before you book.
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Four steps to your date
- 01
Send your date
Send your date, venue and package through the enquiry form. Jamie will usually respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.
- 02
Tailored quote
Jamie sends a tailored quote once he knows your date, venue and timings.
- 03
Secure booking
A signed booking contract and the standard €200 deposit lock in your date.
- 04
On the day
Relax and look forward to the day while Jamie prepares for you and your guests.
Prices are in euro. Jamie's calendar books up to two years in advance.
For wedding planners
Planning a wedding in Ireland for a US couple?
Jamie regularly works with and is trusted by some of Ireland's leading wedding planners, including Lena Freitag Weddings. He runs a fully insured business, and you can reach him directly.
“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.”
“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”
What couples are saying
Booked once, talked about for weeks
Jamie also performs for American audiences. After his 2020 virtual show, Shaun Craig at Google NYC said “We were completely stumped”. Jamie for US companies
“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 Bellingham Castle“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 · 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 HotelBook Jamie
Is your date free?
Send your date and venue. Jamie replies within 48 hours with availability and a quote.
EnquireJamie is in Dublin, usually 5 hours ahead of New York, so email or WhatsApp is the easiest way to reach him from the US.
Destination wedding FAQ
Questions from couples abroad
Updated
Can we book a wedding magician in Ireland from the US?
Yes. Send your date, venue and package through the enquiry form, from anywhere. Jamie will usually respond to all enquiries within 48 hours. He sends his availability and a tailored quote, and a signed booking contract and the standard €200 deposit secure your date.
How much does a wedding magician in Ireland cost, and is the price in euros?
Jamie's prices are in euro. Pre-Dinner Presto and After-Dinner Presto start from €895. The Magic MC half day is €1,595 within Leinster and the full day is €2,295 within Leinster. Outside Leinster, travel is added to your quote, and Jamie tells you the total before you book. Day 2 Celebrations and the Pre-Wedding Day Party start from €795. Jamie sends a tailored quote once he knows your date, venue and timings.
What does a wedding emcee do, and do we need one?
In Ireland the MC (emcee) runs the room for you: the announcements and formalities, the introductions for the speeches (your toasts) and the coordination with your venue, so the day flows from one part to the next. Jamie adds close-up magic and mind reading all through the day. The half day package runs right up to the speeches, and the full day runs through to the first dance.
Do we need to be legally married in Ireland to book Jamie?
No. Jamie is your entertainer and MC, not your celebrant, so his packages are the same for a legal or a symbolic wedding. For a legal marriage in Ireland, the HSE says you must give 3 months' notice, and a solemniser on the register of solemnisers must perform the ceremony.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can. Jamie's calendar books up to two years in advance. Send your date as soon as you have your venue.
Does Jamie travel to castles outside Dublin, like Adare Manor?
Yes. Jamie performs at some of the most luxurious and prestigious wedding venues all over Ireland, and Adare Manor in Co. Limerick is one of them. Adare Manor takes no bookings from 1 to 30 September 2027, the month of the Ryder Cup. The Magic MC prices are fixed within Leinster. Outside Leinster, travel is added to your quote, and Jamie tells you the total before you book.
Will a magician be cheesy at our wedding?
Jamie's tricks happen in your guests' hands, right before their eyes, and his mind reading at the tables is the kind your guests talk about for weeks. He holds six wedding industry awards and a 5.0 rating from 414 Google reviews.
Can Jamie work with our wedding planner?
Yes. Jamie regularly works with and is trusted by some of Ireland's leading wedding planners, including Lena Freitag Weddings, a luxury destination wedding planner in Ireland. He is also a proud member of the IWPA (Irish Wedding Professionals Association).
Do I need to pay a booking fee or deposit?
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.