Magic Of The Steelgraves

• Markus (Almodarr) Steelgrave -
• Angelique Steelgrave -
• Maine Magicians and Illusionists -
• New Hampshire Magicians and Illusionists -
• Massachusetts Magicians and Illusionists -

Book NOW For Summer: A stunning performance by The Steelgraves--tailored to your corporate event/company party, town festival, parks & recreation family series, resort entertainment, Project Graduation, or private function! Giving 500+ performances each year, they've been described as: "A powerful act of magical illusion" (New Year Gorham, ME), "An exciting mix of magic and humor" (Schoodic Arts For All), "MAGNIFICENT!!" (Assembly Theatre of RI). Multi-talented, award-winning illusionists Markus & Angelique Steelgrave have over 13,000 performances to their credit, so you can trust them to add expert flair to your important event.

Fully Staged Shows, Strolling Close-Up Magic, Balloon Sculpture (ideal for festivals or other occasions where magic isn't the right fit)...The Steelgraves are your solution for an outstanding experience that fits your event, venue, audience, and budget. (Read rave reviews and testimonials below!)

Hundreds of clients yearly throughout the East Coast feature this "dynamic duo" in their programming. Friendly, professional, reliable, and easy to work with (and with thousands of clients on their roster) you can count on The Steelgraves to deliver quality, no-regret entertainment--as your function deserves. With Markus' 41 years of solid professional experience (NOT dating back to when he "learned his first trick", but actual, real-world work experience), and Angelique's 30 years, they have the ability to delight audiences and exceed clients' expectations.

It's not just about the magic! You'll also enjoy hilarious comedy and lively, fun audience participation (your guests get to be the stars of the show!). The Steelgraves will help you elevate any event into a spectacular occasion.

STAGE PERFORMANCES range from 20 to 90 minutes and include magic with live animals, hilarious comedy, juggling, and stunning visual illusions; larger shows also feature from one to four "grand illusions".

Shows are completely customized for YOUR audience and occasion; holiday and themed magic shows are available as well. They've crafted shows for such corporate clients as Verizon, ConAgra Foods, PaperWorks Industries, Citibank, IDEXX, NH Medical Group Managers Association, Wright Express Corporation, the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and many more. School and library programs, when available, are relevant to curriculum demands and reading program themes; they also offer seasonal shows designed for Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquets.

For private parties, The Steelgraves gear each performance to the guest of honor--wedding receptions, anniversaries, graduation parties, birthday parties (children AND adults!), Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, etc.

CLOSE-UP/STROLLING MAGIC is also a specialty; Markus will delight your guests one-on-one or in small groups. This type of entertainment puts the magic right into the hands of your spectators! It's perfect for banquets, hospitality suites, Project Graduations, corporate functions, and social events.

BALLOON SCULPTURE is another fun option; and, for every hour of balloon sculpture booked, The Steelgraves also include TEMPORARY TATTOOS if desired, at no extra charge.

The Steelgraves also portray SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS, sharing another type of holiday magic at corporate functions, town celebrations, daycares and preschools, and private homes. They've been described as "the best Santa team ever"; they are professional, authentic, and child-friendly.


THE BOTTOM LINE--

Corporate or family events will benefit from the expertise and sheer entertainment value of a performance by Magic of The Steelgraves! Moreover, when you book The Steelgraves, you get The Steelgraves--not a substitute performer or apprentice. They are not an agency affiliate, instead choosing to work independently to give every single client personalized attention. They are easy to work with; they don't have a long list of demands; fees are reasonable; they can be absolutely counted on not to cancel your show if a "higher paying gig" comes along; they do not "double book" dates and leave clients in the lurch at the last minute; they accurately represent their "years of experience" starting from when they began a professional career, not just when they became interested in the art as children; AND they can perform almost anywhere, depending on the show you select. Highly experienced and adaptable, they'll work closely with you to give you the BEST entertainment for your event!

NOTE: Most non-GigMasters performances are no longer listed on this site; if you'd like to know where The Steelgraves will be performing, or where they have performed recently, please contact them directly.


IMPORTANT: Avoid SPAM!!! If you don't want to be swamped with e-mails/calls from performers you did not specifically request, and if you would ONLY like a quote from Magic of The Steelgraves, please UNCHECK THE AUTO-ADD CHECK-BOX on the Bid Request Form that asks if you'd like your information sent to up to 10-15 other performers. Thanks!

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A FEW TESTIMONIALS:

"Did we enjoy the performance? ABSOLUTELY! It was great fun and far better than I ever expected!! It fit into our event like a hand in a glove. We're still talking about it! Harvey and I are still trying to figure out that crazy card trick. Everyone continued to 'WOW' about the event for the rest of the weekend. You were really magical!!!"

--Ann McFarland, former District Governor
Lions of Maine (for 2008 Annual Conference)

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"Your magic, illusions, and juggling have been getting rave reviews from not only all of the members of our Bar Association who attended, but from our 'outside' guests as well! After having seen you perform at last year's convention for the Magicians' Alliance of Eastern States, I knew you were the illusionists I wanted for this event. Thank you for making our charity fundraiser such a success!"

--Jim Capobianco, Gloucester County Legal Education Association, Woodbury, NJ

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"Thank you for the excellent show of wizardry and magic! You made our Magical Moonlight Madness Sale and Harry Potter's book release a hit. The 'buzz' the following week was all about the wizard! You and Angelique have an open invitation to return to Mercer Mall. Please include us in next year's schedule!"

--Gayle Gregory, Marketing & Specialty Leasing Manager, Mercer Mall, Bluefield, WV

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"Oh my gosh! Everyone had so much fun on Saturday. Thank you, thank, you, thank you!!!! Almodarr was incredible and what a great entertainer! Kerighan wants him back next year! I can't tell you how many compliments he received. You will be hearing from us again. The phrase of the day was....'This is the best birthday party I have ever been to!' "

--Kim Lavin, Standish, ME

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"I would highly recommend The Magic of the Steelgraves for any special event. Their exquisite magic entertainment for our company party was wonderful. They certainly kept everyone interested and engaged. We have heard comments such as 'best Caron party ever' to 'can they come again next year'. One of the kids who attended is still talking about his special night with the 'magic people'.
You will not be disappointed with their performance."

--Carolyn Caron-Stratos, Vice President
Caron Engineering, Wells, ME

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"Your entire performance was EXCELLENT. Not only was your magic first-rate, your ability to keep young children and siblings entertained was impressive. ... I strongly recommend your performance."

--Cub Scout Pack 187, Turner, ME

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"In June 2008 Markus performed at our corporate summer outing. The minor miracles of magic he performed while strolling through our crowd were both entertaining and mystifying--perfect for our casual setting. Each stop he made to perform quickly grew from just a few people to many. He never ran out of 'miracles' and had a great sense of humor while he was performing. I enjoyed watching the amazed faces of the crowds as he performed.

I worked with Angelique to hire Markus for this event, and the process was easy and fun. Angelique was wonderful to work with as she was flexible, informative and responsive to all my questions.

I would recommend Markus for just about any type of event. he was adaptable to our environment and captivating to our crowd."

--Devra Holmquist, Executive Administrator, IDEXX Laboratories, Westbrook, ME

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"I just wanted to quickly write and thank you for everything that you did to make our wedding day so amazing. The kids were beyond happy and so were the parents. I was just told today that you actually brought a rabbit with you. I can't believe it and can't wait to see the pictures! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

--Rebecca McGrath, Somerville, MA

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*First Place, New England Magic Competition, Stage Magic (2004 & 2005)

*First Place, New England Magic Competition, Close-Up Magic (2006)

*First Place, Eastern States Stage Magic Competition, Philadelphia (2006)

*Third-Place, Close-Up Magic, Midwest Magic Jubilee, St. Louis, MO (2007)

*"Magician of The Year", Society of American Magicians Assembly 104, Salem, MA (2001 and 2002)

Too busy performing to compete--2007 'til present :-)

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Events, Family Reunions, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Hotels, New Year's Eve Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Restaurants, Retirement Parties, Reunions, School Assemblies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• The Steelgraves did a performance in the afternoon after we had had a Career Fair for our Middle School...they did a great job and tied in their MAGIC to our topic! Very well done!!! -- Carlene T, South Paris, ME, 4/6/2012
• They were very entertaining and the kids at the HeadStart loved them. -- Roxanne B, Berlin, NH, 5/15/2012
• Mark and Angelique were absolutely wonderful! Very professional! Their performance entertained the children as well as the adults! We were impressed by the communication prior to the show and how accommodating they were to our Schedule. We would recommend them to anyone with an upcoming event. Thanks for everything! We will definitely hire them again!! Debra Picher, Committee Chair Scout Pack 410 Vassalboro, Maine -- Debra P, Vassalboro, ME, 3/23/2012
• Markus and Angelique were very professional and extremely accommodating. They were very well prepared about the audience and punctual. Both the adults and the kids at the function greatly enjoyed the strolling magic that Markus performed prior to the show and the show itself, that was performed flawlessly by Markus and Angelique. I am looking forward to have them again at our next event. They were also very reasonably priced and willing to travel long-distance just for this event. Both Markus and Angelique opted to contact me personally and verbally discuss the plan for the function rather than describe it in an email. Overall, beautifully done. -- Calin V, Westford, MA, 10/8/2011
• Working with Markus and Angelique was a dream! They are extremely talented, pleasant and very accommodating. The Timberland Company hired them to make balloon animals for its annual Halloween Celebration attended by 300 plus children and adults. Markus and Angelique were so welcoming to our guests with their charm and magic ad truly captivated the audience - including the adults! It was great to see the wide-eyed expressions of the kids and adults alike and the joy they brought to each person who came to the event. We highly recommend the Steelgraves – they are a class act! -- Andrea R, Stratham, NH, 10/27/2010
• We hired the Steelgraves to entertain at our fundraiser for Relay for Life, South Portland ME. As soon as they arrived the kids started to follow them around. They were both totally professional. We had table magic at dinner, and everyone loved it. We also had balloon animals and tattoos, and the lines for both quickly grew! We look forward to teaming up with them again next year, as this was such a huge success. Thank you so much, we highly recommend the Magic of the Steelgraves. Satisfaction guaranteed.. Sue Grant and Ginny Rogers survivor co-chairs RFL -- Susan G, Portland, ME, 6/12/2010
• Mark and Angelique were abosultly wonderful and we really enjoyed their talents at our company party. We would recommend them to anyone with an upcoming event. Thanks for everything! -- Christina M, Topsham, ME, 8/29/2010
• Our party could not have run any smoother! Our daughter along with her friends had an incredible time... As did us parents. Sensational attitudes, delightful attire and an amazing smile... Our day was perfect!!! Thank you again, next year is coming fast! -- Shana I, South Portland, ME, 1/3/2010
• We enjoyed the performance very much. Our guests were pleased from start to finish, and wanted more. Great personalities, and wonderful work...Customized show for my daughter, and the face painting was beautiful mini works of art, that paired with the wonderful balloon sculpting made for a wonderful day and a satisfied customer. The Steelgraves are world class performers and I would definately recommed and will hire again in the future as I think that they can taylor their act to fit anyones needs!! THANKS SO MUCH for a wonderful day!! the decatos -- Jodie D, Goshen, NH, 5/30/2009
• Angelique and Marcus were a pleasure to deal with and made the birthday as special as we were hoping it'd be. To be able to keep 14 kids ages 8-10 entertained for more than an hour is truly amazing! I would highly recommend them to anyone. -- Katy F, North Hampton, NH, 10/17/2009
• They were very easy to work with! We had some last minute changes at our venue and had to switch around the days. Luckily, the Steelgraves were very flexible and easily made the effort to come a day early for us. Very self-managed; they arrived on time and were promptly set-up and ready to go. I can really say they were the life of the party and without them our "Family Festival Night" during Children's Week at Sunday River would not have been the same. Both Markus and Angelique had a line of Children throughout the festival (3 hours!)... we actually liked them so much, we decided to keep them for an additional hour then was originally contracted! -- Katie V, Newry, ME, 1/14/2010
• A fantastic experience from beginning to end! This is the second time we have seen your show and surely looking forward to a third down the road. Thanks again for the memorable evening. Monmouth Cub Scouts Pack 654 -- Roger V, Monmouth, ME, 3/10/2012

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