Merlin Award 2023 · RTÉ · BBC · Discovery Channel
Steve Spade
Ireland's Houdini
Death-Defying Escape Artist · Live Stunt Performer · Brand Activation Specialist
20+
Live Stunts Performed
TV
RTÉ · BBC · Discovery
15+
Years Experience
2023
Merlin Award Winner
The Escapes
Death-Defying Acts
Every one of these stunts carries genuine risk. Every one has been performed in front of live audiences, TV cameras, and disbelieving crowds across Ireland and beyond.
Aerial Straitjacket Escape
Suspended upside down from a crane high above a live crowd, Steve escapes from a regulation straitjacket with no safety net and no second chances. A signature stunt that has stunned audiences across Ireland and on national television.
The Submerged Escape
Bound in chains and handcuffs, Steve is locked inside a sealed water-filled container and must escape before the air runs out. One of the most genuinely dangerous acts performed by any entertainer in Ireland today.
Live Burial Escape
Sealed in a casket and buried underground with a finite air supply, Steve must escape within a set time. The crowd watches in silence. The tension is real. So is the danger.
The Burning Rope
Hands bound and suspended from a rope that is set alight, Steve races the flame to freedom. As the rope disintegrates above him, the crowd holds its breath — and Steve escapes with seconds to spare.
Live Television Stunts
Steve has performed death-defying escape stunts live on RTÉ, BBC Northern Ireland, and Discovery Channel — with camera crews capturing every desperate second. Each broadcast has generated national conversation and viral online coverage.
Bespoke Commission Stunts
For brands, productions, and event organisers seeking something truly unforgettable, Steve designs and executes custom escape stunts built around your brief — from public squares to stadium stages, from TV studios to open water.
Watch
See It for Yourself
As performed live — no cuts, no edits, no second takes.
For Brands
Commission Ireland's Most Unforgettable Brand Activation
In a world of digital advertising and passive content, a live death-defying stunt cuts through like nothing else. When a brand needs a moment the press cannot ignore, a moment the public shares without being asked, and a moment that says something powerful about who they are — they commission a Steve Spade stunt activation.
From product launches and rebrands to sponsorship campaigns and live event centrepieces, Steve works closely with brand teams to design and execute a stunt that is engineered for maximum impact — on the day and in the weeks that follow.
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Earned Media & PR Value
A live death-defying stunt is one of the few marketing moments that generates organic press coverage on its own merits. TV cameras, newspaper photographers, and online journalists don't ignore someone escaping from a burning, submerged, or suspended trap. Your brand is in every frame — without paying for media placement.
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Full Brand Integration
The stunt is engineered around your brand. Steve's escape apparatus carries your livery, the crew wears your colours, the countdown clock is branded, and the reveal moment is designed to be photographed. Every image and video frame produced is a brand asset — ready for press, social, and campaign use from the moment the stunt completes.
03
Social Media Amplification
Escape stunts are among the most shareable content formats on social media. A branded countdown teaser, a live-streamed nail-biting moment, and a dramatic release — these are engineered virality. The content generates organic sharing, drives brand discovery, and produces social media assets with a shelf life far beyond the event day.
04
Brand Values Alignment
Partnering with Steve Spade aligns your brand with the values of courage, innovation, and the refusal to accept limitations. Whether you're launching a product, repositioning a brand, or creating a campaign moment, a death-defying stunt says more about what your brand stands for than any conventional advertisement ever could.
What a Stunt Commission Includes
✓ Bespoke Stunt Design
Steve's team works with your brand and creative agency to design a stunt concept built around your campaign brief, values, and target audience.
✓ Full Production Management
From location scouting and safety management to apparatus construction and crew logistics — Steve's team handles the entire production.
✓ Brand-Ready Content
Professional videography and photography captured during the stunt, delivered as brand-ready assets for press, social, and campaign use.
✓ Media & PR Outreach
Pre-event press releases, media invitations, and live coverage coordination to maximise the earned media value of your stunt activation.
✓ Custom Brand Integration
Your brand is woven into every visual element — apparatus livery, crew wear, countdown branding, and the reveal moment itself.
✓ Live & Digital Amplification
Livestream setup, social media countdown content, and post-event clip packages designed for organic sharing across all platforms.
Trusted by brands including
“There is no safety net. There is no trick camera angle. What you see is what happens — and what happens is genuinely dangerous. That's what makes it unforgettable.”
Steve Spade — Escape Artist & Merlin Award Winner
Get in Touch
Commission a Death-Defying Stunt
Whether you're booking Steve as live event entertainment or commissioning a fully branded stunt activation for your campaign, we'd love to hear your brief. Get in touch and we'll respond within 24 hours.