Joel Mawhinney, known professionally as Joel M, is a viral magician with more than 20 million followers across his social media platforms. He is also a TV presenter known for making his mark on Blue Peter and his own BBC series Life is Magic. Globally renowned for his memorizing mentalism and impressive illusions, Joel is an exciting and powerful entertainer.
Discovering his interest in magic at the age of five, Joel performed locally as a child before taking his passion to the next level with a growing social media presence. Alongside his popular digital content, he starred in his own BBC Northern Ireland series Life is Magic and Sky’s Ultimate Magic Skills Show. He became the 41st presenter of Blue Peter in 2022 and has worked on various BBC series including CBBC’s Bro’s in Control, Comic Relief and BBC Lessons. Expanding his influence, he toured Northern Ireland with his live show Joel M: Impossible and was part of the cast for the CBeebies Panto: Cinderella. Joel stepped away from his role presenting Blue Peter in 2026 to focus on magic and new television projects.
An accomplished magician, Joel became the youngest person ever to receive honorary membership and an award for his contributions to magic from the Irish Magic Circle. Sharing his secrets and journey in magic, he published the book ‘Make Your Own Magic’ in 2021. Receiving national recognition for his talent, Joel was named Northern Ireland’s Celebrity of the Year in 2022.
Throughout his remarkable career in TV, live performance and social media, Joel has performed for various high-profile figures including Tom Fletcher, Jason Derulo, Tommy Fury and the King of England. With a wide audience appeal, Joel is the ideal choice for corporate events, holiday parks and private parties. Hire Joel as an entertainer today to elevate your next event.
- 2025 - Part of cast for CBeebies Panto: Cinderella
- 2023 - Toured Northern Ireland with show Joel M: Impossible
- 2023 - Starred in own BBC Northern Ireland series Life is Magic
- 2022 - Named Northern Ireland's Celebrity of the Year
- 2022 - Became Blue Peter Presenter
- 2021 - Published book 'Make Your Own Magic'
- 2010s - Became youngest person ever to receive honorary membership & award for contributions to magic from Irish Magic Circle
How to hire Joel Mawhinney
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