Truly International
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 […]
John Carey at the Scottish Conjurers’ Association
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 […]
Whoa and wow!
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 […]
Tickets are going… going… (very nearly) gone!
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 […]
Michael Neto lecturing at Paisley Magic Circle
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 […]
An additional name added to The London Festival of Magic
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 […]
International Magic’s London Festival of Magic – Bad News and Good News…
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 […]
Alan Rorrison’s “A Little Bit Mental”
Hi folks A prediction made days or weeks in advance matches the serial number of a spectator’s borrowed bank note. A spectator names a card and is found to be the only card in an examinable blank deck. These are a couple of the effects that Alan Rorrison has just released in his latest download […]
R.E.M. – It’s The End Of The Band As We Know It…
Hi folks Well, chances are that you will have heard about R.E.M.’s decision to break up. If you hadn’t before, I’m sorry to be the one to break the news. Before I really get started, let me just say that this post may be a bit rambling. I’m sorry for that, but I wanted to […]
Pete Wardell – 52 Ideas
Hi folks I first met Pete Wardell at an International Magic Convention a number of years ago. This was the year he entered the competition and won it with his brilliant performance of his street act. Sure, it was the Cups and Balls, but what a performance! Since then, Pete’s gone onto bigger and better […]