The Magic of The Steelgraves Promo
Strolling magic for banquets, parties, corporate events, etc.
Angelique ballooning happy kiddos at a birthday party
Markus twisting balloons for a grand opening celebration
Performing at a town festival (Summer 2022)
Wizard themed magic show for summer library reading program
We bring backdrop, sound system, & lighting (if needed) for a full theatrical experience
Magician/Illusionist duo Markus & Angelique Steelgrave will add pizzazz to your event! From fully-staged magic shows to less formal platform-style magic shows; to stunning close-up strolling magic for banquets or social hour--you select the best entertainment for your event, audience and budget. The Steelgraves are also talented, experienced Balloon Twisters. Venues include corporate events & promotions, resorts, festivals/fairs, civic organizations, schools & libraries, parties, theatres, and family functions. Friendly, flexible, fun, and highly-experienced (over 4,000 shows!), New England magicians and balloon twisters Markus & Angelique Steelgrave will "bring the magic to you"!
8 reviews
Oriana S.
June 9, 2026What a hoot! Angelique and Markus were a fabulous surprise for my cousin’s graduation party. They were timely, communicative and overall had lovely energy. The balloon twisting was a great ice breaker for the kids. 10/10 would recommend having these two at your next event!
Hired as: Balloon Twister
Danyelle M.
April 7, 2025Markus was phenomenal! He balloon-twisted to a constant stream of party-goers and made creation after creation while telling stories non-stop. I am so glad we booked him for my son's 11th birthday party. We had mentioned in advance that the theme of the party was pirates and he came dressed head to toe in his pirate gear. He made all the kids balloon swords and they battled and screeched with joy the entire party. I can't recommend them highly enough. Working with Angelique with scheduling and payment was super easy and if I ever have another event that needs that extra special touch, they will be the first people I contact.
Hired as: Balloon Twister
Sue R.
May 16, 2024Don't hesitate to book The Magic of The Steelgraves. Not only are they very talented and professional, but they are also very friendly and interacted very well with our residents. Definitely worth the money!! I will for sure re-book in the future!!
Hired as: Balloon Twister
Maud S.
October 21, 2023Markus was SUCH a joy to have at my staff event. 12/10 experience!
Hired as: Balloon Twister
Christy N.
September 21, 2023Angelique was amazing! She was not only talented she was the ENTIRE package! Our residents had so much fun watching her and talking with her. Angelique was very kind , thoughtful, fun and engaged with each and EVERY one of our residents that attended our carnival at Seal Rock and we are looking forward to booking her again!!! She goes above and beyond!
Hired as: Balloon Twister
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Additional insured coverage for your venue is available at no extra charge.
Stage shows are completely self-contained: We bring backdrop, sound system with microphones and music, additional stage lighting if necessary, and of course all equipment needed to create the magic.
We arrive plenty of time before "show time" in order to check in, get to know the venue, and load in equipment, to be ready to perform at the scheduled time.
Performances can be as small as a 5' x 5' space in your home, up to completely full events utilizing the entire auditorium stage. Outdoor performances are possible, depending on the particular conditions.
For Balloon Twisting: all we need is a guaranteed place to park (any parking charges are borne by the client), a cleared area to set up, and some form of tent coverage or indoor location in the event of inclement weather.
We work with you every step of the way, to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the performance at/for your event! If you have special needs, let us know--they can be accommodated in just about every case.
A detailed Performance Agreement is always sent in advance, outlining what you can expect, as well as listing basic show requirements. There are no complicated Riders; everything is very straightforward and easy for you to accommodate. Generally, a 50% retainer fee is required, with the balance payable on the day of your event. W-9s and General Liability Insurance Certificates are available upon request after booking.
Once your event is booked and the retainer is paid, you are "set in stone", and all other requests for that date/time are turned down.
Whatever your event, your audience will LOVE the Magic of The Steelgraves!
STAGE PERFORMANCES: 30-60 minutes and include magic with live animals, clean comedy, and stunning illusions. Shows are customized to suit your audience and venue.
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! Perfect for banquets, hospitality suites, Project Graduations, corporate functions, company picnics, and social events/cocktail hours.
BALLOON TWISTING is another option. Both Markus and Angelique are talented, speedy balloon twisters, so you could hire both for efficient, fast coverage for large crowds.
The Steelgraves were the co-creators and Entertainment Coordinators of the Cape Cod Festival of Magic, and produced a convention for magicians, Oceanside Magic International on Cape Cod. We worked closely with peers in the field of magic, as well as the rest of the planning committee, to make these events happen. As such, we're sensitive and responsive to the needs of event planners.
We are also super easy to work with! We don't have a long list of demands; fees are reasonable; and we can be counted on not to cancel your show for a "higher paying gig". We can perform almost anywhere, depending on the show you select.
Experienced, friendly, and adaptable, The Steelgraves will work with you to create the BEST entertainment for your event!
We DO occasionally travel more than 200 miles from our East Waterboro, ME location, but as all travel is by vehicle, mileage and travel times/fees will vary. For long distances, hotel accommodations are required (we usually simply add the hotel cost to the fee and arrange overnight accommodations ourselves, so you don't have to). Block booking is encouraged to save on travel costs, and we give discounted rates for multiple performances by different organizations for the same or adjoining dates.
We bring a backdrop that adjusts in height/size to fit your indoor venue. This adds an elegant, theatrical touch to the performance and--in venues without a stage--clearly defines the "performing area". We also bring a sound system and (for an extra charge) basic stage lighting (if needed).
Indoor performances are ALWAYS best. Outdoor performances are possible, but please contact us to discuss the performing environment. An indoor location must be arranged in advance in the event of inclement weather; if your event is cancelled due to weather conditions and there is no alternate location, the contract is still "pay or play".
Friday
Graduation
8:30pm - 9:30pm
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Yarmouth, ME
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Bath, ME
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Portland, ME
Sunday
Halloween Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Falmouth, ME
Wednesday
Festival
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Dover, NH
Monday
Personal Occasion
12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Scarborough, ME
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Wells, ME
Tuesday
Festival
1:30pm - 2:15pm
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Saco, ME
Sunday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Falmouth, ME
Tuesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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Waterville, ME
Monday
Camp Event
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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North Conway, NH
Monday
Dinner Party
8:30pm - 9:30pm
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Scarborough, ME
Saturday
Camp Event
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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North Conway, NH
Electricity
Cleared performance area of the minimum dimensions required for your event
Stage show set-up time anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, depending on show type
Strike time anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, depending on show type
Guaranteed parking space
Indoor location in the case of inclement weather, if an outdoor show is booked
I wanted to thank you again for the fantastic job you did at our daughter's birthday party. The magic was great. The juggling was great. Everything about the performance was great. And yet, as impressive as the performance was, your ability to engage the audience was unbelievable. I personally would rather fend off a pack of angry dogs than attempt to entertain a room full of twenty 6-year-olds! You, however, were somehow able to keep this mob of kindergarteners screaming with laughter for a full hour. They were mesmerized, as were we all. You both were exceptionally kind and very pleasant to deal with. You were flexible in your schedule and extremely professional. I hate to think of how the party would have gone without you folks there. Fortunately, I don't have to. It was a wonderful time for everyone and my daughter will always remember it. I would, and will, highly recommend you to anyone and everyone I speak with about such events. Thanks!
– Benjamin McDorr, Buxton, ME
Steve and I wanted a very spiritual wedding that was about who we were. You both helped make our wedding a very, very special one, and our guests were just amazed with your magic. Our Pastor told us and our church that we had the most amazing wedding with appearing birds, snowstorm...he was just blown away with all that went into it. Thank you so much again!!! You both are the best!
– Deb Cornish, Lewiston, ME
From the first moment of contact, the Steelgraves were professional and easy to deal with. The Project Graduation Committee ultimately contracted with them for two hours of strolling magic and removable tattoos; both proved popular with the kids. The Steelgraves' fee was very reasonable and the entertainment provided was an excellent value. Based on my experience with Markus and Angelique, I would not hesitate to recommend them as an appropriate and entertaining act for any Project Graduation event.
– Gorham High School, Gorham, ME
I would like to recommend The Magic of The Steelgraves to your program. Schoodic Arts for All has employed these performers to perform at the Schoodic Arts Festival, and they provided a wonderful event. The performance was an exciting mix of magic and humor, with appropriateness for all audience members. This duo has been among the best to work with and most professional of ensembles. It is a pure pleasure to have them as part of our lineup, and I am sure they will be an excellent addition to your program.
– Schoodic Arts For All, Winter Harbor, ME
As we celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, you ended up giving us the best gift of all~~laughter and a fun time! I received SO many compliments from kids and adults on your performance that I wanted to share just a few: What a great show! They were AWESOME! Can they come back next year? They were phenomenal! and my personal favorite - My son laughed so hard, he peed his pants! and this mom held up the plastic bag to prove it! :-) What a great mix of magic and laughter all rolled into one. The kids (and parents) were so engaged in everything~~the magic, juggling, stories and funny jokes! Many commented on how they were impressed that you rolled 'scouting' and 'blue and gold' into your show. Your performance truly pushed this Blue & Gold Banquet to stand out as our best yet, one that our Pack will remember for a loooooooooong time! Keep up the great work; I will highly recommend you to others and ask our Pack leaders to mention your show at the next district Round Table. Your magic should be shared with as many children and adults as possible! Thank you so much for everything!
– Cub Scout Pack #45, Chelmsford, MA
We truly enjoyed your performance...it wasn't quite Siegfried and Roy, but for an elementary school stage, it surpassed all expectations. It was much more elaborate than we expected. The kids loved it. The fast pace and subtle humor went over the heads of some of the younger children, but the visual appeal was enough to keep everyone entertained. You did a wonderful job interacting with the children, and have good intuition about engaging their level of participation. Thanks!
– Jameson School PTO, Old Orchard Beach, ME
On a scale of 1-5, I rate you 5++! All staff and students K-6 thoroughly enjoyed the show. All aspects of the performance were exceptional: kid appeal--all children were engaged; theme and scenery--attractive and colorful; rapport, humor, skill--outstanding. It exceeded our expectations--we saw that magic was more than card tricks and ropes. We would most definitely like to see another performance!
– Lubec Consolidated School, Lubec, ME
The turnout was amazing...the reports on the magic show were glowing! The crowd you had around the tent was HUGE!!! I will definitely be inviting you back next year, so save the date! Thank you again, for your patience with the crowd, the amazing show, and for being part of our event. You were one of the reasons we were such a success this year! :-)
– Clear Channel Radio, Lebanon NH
Our staff hired Markus and Angelique to perform a magic show during our Annual Cancer Survivor's Day. Their show was very entertaining and brought smiles to many peoples' faces. Cancer patients spend most of their time worrying about their illness and trying to deal with life while being sick. Markus and Angelique showed compassion and enlightened the audience with personal stories of their own. The Magic of The Steelgraves offer not only great magic, but a personal touch of humor as well. They spent time going from table to table and entertained people prior to the show start time. Without reservation, I would highly recommend these two for any event.
– St. Mary's Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders, Lewiston, ME
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 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 than was originally contracted!
– Sunday River Resort, Newry, ME
In June 2008, Markus Steelgrave 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 each 'miracle'. 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 was captivating to our crowd.
– Idexx Laboratories, Westbrook, ME
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.
– Caron Engineering, Wells, ME
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 that I wanted for this event. Thank you for making our charity fundraiser such a success!
– Gloucester County Legal Education Association, Woodbury, NJ
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!!! I'd describe my overall experience with you as: truly amazing--fantastic fun--great laughs--a wonderful time...from the first phone call until the final hug goodbye. Thank you for an unforgettable evening!
– Lions Club of Maine
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 audience enjoyed your show and appreciated the interaction. 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!
– Mercer Mall, Bluefield, WV
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