Hi folks I first met Mathieu Bich some 10 years ago at the IBM British Ring Convention in Scarborough. Since then, I have had the pleasure of meeting him on a number of occasions and have watched in wonder countless times as he has performed effects that his brilliantly creative mind has created. He is …
Saturday 19th November at 10am sees the 28th International Magic Close Up Competition for The Kevin Reay Trophy. The international field competing is:- Ludovic Julliot – FranceJames Piper – WalesBenoit Dulche – FrancePIPO – SpainClaes Danell – SwedenAndost – USAJavi Sánchez – SpainPaul Sommersguter – AustriaHayashi – GermanyTrabuk – ItalyAlexander Popov – RussiaHector Mancha – SpainHide – JapanWoody Aragón – SpainRené Jensen – DenmarkLord Lucan aka Magic Paul – UK I …
Today sees the start of a week of magic in London with the launch of the LONDON FESTIVAL OF MAGIC at the intimate Bridewell Theatre, followed by a weekend of action packed magic commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the International Magic Convention at the fabulous Mermaid Theatre (the theatres are within 5 minutes walk of …
In just over 3 weeks, on Saturday 19th November, 17 competitors from 12 countries (including Japan, Canada, USA, France, Spain, Sweden, Russia, Denmark and Italy) will compete for the Kevin Reay Trophy along with a £1000 cash prize in the International Close Up Competition at The Mermaid Theatre in London. This event forms just part …
Hi folks It’s only a short time ago since John Carey decided to pop his head up from the magical underground and start sharing his material with the wider magical world, instead of just a number of close confidants. In the last couple of years, John has been lecturing around the UK and, on Wednesday 9th …
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Hi folks More news and information has arrived from the gang at International Magic about this year’s convention, which is only 4 short weeks away. Unfortunately Paul Stockman has had to withdraw from the Mentalism Day of the Festival of Magic being held in central London on November 16th, but we are thrilled to announce …
Hi folks There is just over a month to go before the International Magic Convention (18-20 November) and the London Festival of Magic (14-20 November) and now is the time to register as some of the events are close to being full (the Sunday Night performance of the Gala Show) while some have only just a …
Hi folks You might not have heard the name Michael Neto before but in Scotland, he is regarded as one of the best Close Up magicians to emerge in recent years. In the last year or 2, he has really come into his own winning awards at several prestigious magic competitions around the UK:- SAMS John …
Hi folks Today, I have a little bit more information about this year’s London Festival Of Magic, taking place next month (yay!) in London. I’m going to hand you over to Noel Britten, the Talent Co-Ordinator of both The London Festival Of Magic and The International Magic Convention who will give you all the details. “In the world of magic the …
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Hi folks Today’s blog post brings us more information about International Magic’s Festival of Magic, which will be taking place from Monday 14th to Thursday 17th November in the Bridewell Theatre in London, immediately prior to the 40th International Magic Convention – 18th to 20th November at the Mermaid Theatre. I’ll pass you onto the …
International Magic’s London Festival of Magic – Bad News and Good News… Read More »