Steve Spade
Wedding Magician in Belfast
BBC Performer · Merlin Award Winner · Unforgettable Wedding Entertainment
2023 Merlin Award Winner · Outstanding Magic & Escapology
5-Star Rated by Couples
“The talk of the entire day”
Shane Long · International Footballer
Merlin Award
2023 Winner
As seen on
RTÉ · BBC · Discovery
Wedding Magic
Ireland's Most Sought-After Wedding Magician
Your Belfast wedding is one of the most important days of your life — so the entertainment should be extraordinary. Steve Spade, who has appeared on BBC Northern Ireland and counts the Merlin Award among his accolades, brings a level of prestige and magic to Belfast weddings that's truly unmatched. During your drinks reception, Steve works his way through your guests with astonishing close-up magic — reading minds, defying physics, and creating the kind of joyful, shared moments that bring wedding guests together in an instant.
What to Expect
Wedding Entertainment That Wows
Drinks Reception Magic
While you're taking photographs, Steve circulates among your guests — performing astonishing close-up magic that breaks the ice, warms the room, and gets everyone smiling.
Table-to-Table Entertainment
As guests are seated for dinner, Steve visits each table with intimate, personalised magic — creating moments so special your guests will still be talking about them at the anniversary.
Stage Illusions & Escape Acts
For after-dinner entertainment, Steve can perform a full stage show including his legendary escape acts — a breathtaking, romantic finale to your perfect day.
Belfast
Magic at Belfast's Most Iconic Wedding Venues
Belfast's wedding scene has flourished, with stunning venues like the Culloden Estate, Titanic Belfast, and the Merchant Hotel offering some of the most spectacular settings in these islands. Steve Spade's BBC Northern Ireland connection gives him a particular resonance with Belfast audiences — he's a face they know, and that familiarity translates into instant warmth and trust from the moment he approaches the first table. He's well-versed in working with Northern Ireland's best wedding coordinators and photographers.
Venues Steve has performed at in Belfast
500+
Weddings Performed
5★
Couples' Rating
15+
Years Experience
2023
Merlin Award
Reviews
What Clients Say
“Thank you so much for doing your tricks at our wedding!! Everyone was blown away!”
Shane Long
International Footballer
“The best magician I have ever seen”
Paul O'Connell
Former Munster/Ireland/Lions Rugby player
“Unbelievable OMG.... Burn Him!!”
Dermot Whelan & Dave Moore
Today FM Presenters
FAQ
Wedding Magic in Belfast
How far does Steve travel for Belfast weddings?+
Steve travels to Belfast and across Northern Ireland for weddings. He also covers cross-border locations in counties Armagh, Down, Antrim, and the wider north of Ireland. Travel costs are included in the bespoke quote for Northern Ireland events.
Can Steve perform at the Culloden Estate for our wedding?+
Yes — the Culloden Estate is one of the most prestigious wedding venues in Northern Ireland and a setting Steve is familiar with. He works with the venue's events team to ensure everything integrates perfectly into your wedding day.
What is close-up magic and why is it perfect for a Belfast wedding reception?+
Close-up magic is performed right in front of your guests — using cards, coins, rings, and mind-reading — making it intensely personal and interactive. It's ideal for wedding drinks receptions as it gets guests mingling, laughing, and talking to each other almost instantly.
Does Steve perform at church or civil ceremony venues in Belfast?+
Steve typically performs at the reception rather than the ceremony itself, but he can tailor his timing to any Belfast wedding format — from civil ceremonies at registry offices to church weddings followed by receptions at country house hotels.
Can Steve do a magic show for children at a Belfast wedding?+
Yes — Steve's magic works brilliantly for children and he adapts his performance style when young guests are present. Many Belfast wedding couples specifically request that Steve spends some time delighting the younger guests during the drinks reception.
Get in Touch
Book Steve for Your Belfast Wedding
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