Magician, content creator and television presenter Joel Mawhinney, known professionally as Joel M, found his passion for magic at the age of 5. By the age of 11, he began performing in restaurants, walking from table to table, captivating people with his tricks for tips.
Today, the Bangor-born magician is renowned for his mesmerizing mentalism and seemingly impossible illusions, boasting a massive following of over 20 million followers across Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. In 2022, Joel was named ‘Northern Ireland’s Celebrity of the Year’ and became the 41st Presenter for BBC’s iconic ‘Blue Peter,’ the longest-running children’s TV show in the world. In addition to his Blue Peter role, Joel starred in his own BBC Northern Ireland TV series ‘Life is Magic’ in 2020, and prior to that, entertained audiences across Northern Ireland in his first tour, Joel M: Impossible. In 2021, Joel released his first book named ‘Make Your Own Magic’.
Joel M has become a household name, having performed for celebrities such as Jared Leto, Tom Fletcher, Jason Derulo, Tommy Fury, and even the King of England. Notably, Joel is the youngest person ever to be awarded an honorary membership and award for his contribution to magic from the Irish Magic Circle. His videos and TV shows BBC’s ‘Life is Magic’ and SKYS ‘Ultimate Magic Skills’ have collectively been viewed over three billion times between 2020-2024.
Joel M, driven by a remarkable work ethic and a substantial social media following, remains committed to making an impact and looks forward to further expanding his career.
In 2024, Joel announced his first pantomime role at The Atkinson in Southport due to start in December. Joel has been working on other BBC projects including presenting a new project for Cbeebies and BBC education.
