Steve Spade's RTÉ Residency

There have been a number of appearances by Irish magicians on TV recently.  

Steve Spade has returned to The Daily Show on RTÉ and tell me that he wil be on every second Friday or so for the foreseaable future.  Steve is also involved in the planned new corporate magic night in Dublin that we reported about here.  You can catch Steve's appearance on The Daily Show yesterday on the RTÉ Player by clicking on the grab below. It is available until the 17th Febuary.  Steve's spot begins at about 22 minutes.  To be kept up to date with his scheduled appearances check out Steve's Facebook.

Steve Spades Christmas Cracker

Limerick based Steve Spade appeared on The Daily Show's Christmas Cracker Special on the 28th December.  In a Facebook message prior to airing Steve told me he will be "freaking out the likes of Daniel O'Donnell bending forks ... and some fun festive MAGIC with some of the guests,,Bernard Dunne,2fm Paddy McKenna,celebrity chef Kevin Dundon and many many more....."

The footage has now become available on the RTE Player and you can catc it here.

Steve Spade on RTÉ 2's Hubble

Steve Spade recently appeared on RTÉ 2's children's programme Hubble.  You can catch the performace on the RTÉ Player here until 21st November.  And watch out for another magician appearing on the same programme soon.

Steve Spade :: Escape

Steve Spade recently successfully performed a fundraising escape in Limerick.  Anthony Galvin was on hand and sends the following report.  Video of the event can be viewed below.

Over a thousand people lined Mathew's Bridge in Limerick as local magician Steve Spade risked his life in a daring stunt that came dangerously close to going wrong.  As a fundraiser for the ISPCC Steve was chained in thirty feet of heavy chain, which was then securely padlocked by volunteers from among the spectators. Then he was placed in a big wooden tea chest. The lid was securely nailed down, then a crane hoisted the chest out over the fast-flowing river. The chest was then lowered into the water.

Steve had trained for months for that moment, and could hold his breath for over three minutes. He needed all the training as the water slowly filled the chest and it began to sink.  From the bridge we could see the crate shaking as he attempted to escape the chains. After about five minutes the chest had sunk so that only a tiny corner remained visible. By that stage the movements from the crate had stopped, and his family were getting anxious. Finally the crane operator insisted on raising the crate. Dripping with water, it was brought back to the pavement, and the lid levered off with a crowbar. But just as the lid was about to pop off we heard a banging from the other side of the bridge. Steve was standing on top of an advertising hoarding, dripping wet. 

The stunt was a tremendous success, and got Steve a lot of positive coverage in the national press, as well as radio stations across the country. His new show 13 (mentalism and magic) will debut in Limerick later this month, and he will be touring with Tony Black in their Houdini Tribute show Beyond Magic throughout Munster in October.

Beyond Magic :: 22nd July Cork

As we reported back in January, Anthony Galvin is launching the show 'Beyond Magic', which is based on the work of Houdini. The show has been created by Anthony Galvin, Steve Spade, and Rikki Zendini, and it will have it's premiere (as part of a fundraising event in aid of the Alzheimer's Society, which was organised by Ray Horgan, a member of the SBM) in the City Limits Comedy Club in Cork City on Friday 22nd July.  John Casey from the SBM sent us on the post below, taken from the homepage of the Southern Brotherhood of Magicians. 

"Ray Horgan has organised a fundraising night for the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland which will take place on Friday night the 22nd of July. Here's what Ray has to say about the night:-

 

'This night is organised to help raise awareness for alzheimer's and dementia sufferers and the people who look after and care for people suffering from this disease.  There is currently no known cause for Alzheimer’s disease and there is no cure for the condition..

It is a progressive neurological condition characterised by the build up of proteins in the brain called ‘plaques’ and ‘tangles’. These proteins gradually damage andeventually destroy the nerve cells. This can make it more and more difficult to remember, reason and use language. The loss of memory of recent events may be one of the first difficulties noticed. The person may also become disorientated, be at a loss for a word when speaking and have increasing difficulty with simple daily tasks such as using the phone, making meals or managing money..

To Help make the night a success and fun for everyone, Anthony Galvin has helped put together the world premier of the ''Houdini Tribute Show''..

Here is a brief description of the show that should definately not be missed..

Houdini Recreated!

A century after his death Houdini is still a household name. Now his show has been recreated by three Irish magicians.

Witness the Razor Blade Swallow, see death-defying stunts, a pulse-stop while standing on a bed of nails, hypnotism and a genuine Victorian seance. But the highlight is a deadly escape from a sealed and padlocked perspex cube of water.

The show stars Tony Black, Steve Spade and Rikki Zendini.

There will also be some close up magic at the bar to help keep the crowds entertained...'

 

Best of luck to all involved, it should be a great night and hopefully you guys will raise a lot of money for a very worthy cause!"

We echo the words abover in wishing everyone involved the best of luck with this project.

Steve Spade on Come Dine with Me

Limerick based magician Steve Spade will appear on an upcoming episode of TV3's Come Dine with Me.  We are waiting on Steve to clarify the date of broadcast and will update this as soon as we know.  Steve is also appearing at the Oxygen and Electric Picnic music festivals this summer.

Update on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11:28AM by Brendan Byrne

Steve Facebook'ed me to let me know he will be on Come Dine With Me at the end of July.

Steve Spade's Paddy's Day Parade

Limerick based magician Steve Spade took part in Limerick's St. Patricks Day Parade on his own branded open top bus.  Posting on Facebook Steve says "my show will be shooting live from our open air bus".  We will keep you posted.

Steve Spade wow's Kevin Spacey

Limerick magician Steve Spade attended the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival last weekend and while there had the pleasure and honour of meeting Kevin Spacey for whom he performed several trick including stealing his watch. "But I sold it back because i'm a nice guy" mentions Steve.

Steve Spade to Top Bill in Limerick

Steve Spade will top the bill at a family variety show brought to you by the Limerick's Got Talent production team taking place at South Court Hotel Limerick on Wednesday the 26th January.

The show's format is based on the English variety performances of old and features some of the best local talent both professional & non professional performing to a live audience with the Mayor of Limerick as the guest of honour.

It is all in aid of The Brothers of Charity Centre, Bawnmore for people with intellectual disabilities.

Houdini in Cork !

Magician Tony Black will be part of a new show based on the performing life of Houdini.  Scheduled to open in Cork in the coming months we will publish the exact date as soon as it is known.  Tony writes... 

"Houdini is one of the few iconic figures magic has produced. Nearly a century after his death he is still a household name. Now his stage show is being recreated by three Irish magicians.

Beyond Magic will celebrate the three phases of Houdini's career. He began as the King of Cards, specialising in strong stage magic. Then he became a superstar by pioneering daring death-defying escapes. He ended his career as a mentalist exposing fake mediums. All three aspects of his career will be included in this new show.

Tricks featured will include the razor blade swallow, a pulse stop while standing on a bed of nails, and a full Victorian seance. But the highlight will be a truly dangerous underwater escape, from a sealed and padlocked perspex cube of water.  The show will star Steve Spade, Rikki Chee-You, and Tony Black, and will première in Cork this Spring."

Steve Spade 100ft Rope Escape

Limerick based Steve Spade will attempt a 100ft rope escape this Saturday December 4th in the Southcourt Hotel, Limerick as part of white collar boxing event supported my Live 95fm.  For further details such as the time of the event and to see more of what Steve is up to, including his Youtube video series we encourage you to head over to Steve's Facebook.

Steve Spade interview on ilovelimerick.com

Limerick magician Steve Spade talks with ilovelimerick.com's Michelle McMahon and performs Smash & Stab.

Steve Spade Rope Escape

Limerick Magician Steve Spade performed Houdini's 100ft rope escape on Thursday 12th August in Limerick.  According to his Facebook Steve broke his own record and got out in a personal best of 1 min 12 seconds.  For more on Steve check out his new website here

Steve spade busy busy

Things seem to be hotting up for Limerick Magician Steve Spade.  Nearly every time your editor checks his Facebook Steve has come form one meeting or another.  He is also recording a lot of stuff for Youtube in addition to performing at some high profile events such as the Rhianna after show party.  Perhaps a TV show is in the pipeline?  Steve have you something to share with us?  If you so inclined you can head over to Steve's Facebook to follow his goings on.

MSM member & southern based...

...magician Steve O'Mara aka Steve Spade is currently performing regularly in Limerick's Trinity Rooms nightclub. In association with The Trinity Rooms and HSI Media Unit Productions he is filming a video series - the 1st episode of which is posted below. You can subscribe to Steve's video channel on Youtube by clicking here