Shawn Farquhar Scottish Lecture Tour
Hi folks Shawn Farquhar is not only one of the magicians who fooled Penn & Teller but is the reigning World Champion of Close Up Magic. At the end of this month, Shawn will be doing a short Scottish lecture tour. He will be visiting 3 clubs in 4 night nights. The details are as […]
International Magic Close Up Competition
Hi folks Always a high spot of The International Magic Convention, the Close Up Competition has now reached it’s allocated number of entrants. If you wish to be added to the waiting list, for a spot in the event of drop outs, please contact georgia@internationalmagic.com. The winning performer, picked by the international panel of judges […]
International Magic Gala Show
Hi folks The Gala Show (19 & 20 November) at this years International Magic Convention – known affectionately known as “Ron’s” – once again promises to be a wonderful evening’s entertainment of magic and variety including three completely new-to-the-UK acts. These include a phenomenal Korean manipulator, a German act packed with unbelievable magic and surprises […]
2011 Edinburgh Fringe
Hi folks Last weekend, I had a couple of days at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe where I managed to catch 6 shows – 3 each day. I thought you might be interested in my thoughts on them. I am going to try not to quote gags or tell you which tricks are performed during […]
The 40th International Magic Convention and The London Festival of Magic
Hi folks The gang at International Magic have been really busy over the last few weeks, not only putting the 40th edition of the International Magic Convention (18th to 20th November) but also organising the first London Festival of Magic which will take place the week leading up to the Convention itself. The Festival will […]
Opus Magazine
“A state of mind, an independent voice”. That’s how Opus Magazine introduced itself on every… however often it appeared. Now, the Opus Editorial Team™ of Chris Power and JJ have decided to revamp their website, add an online shop where you can buy the PDF downloads of the first couple of volumes (with, we are […]
Surprise, Surprise!
Hi folks This time, instead of me typing the words, here’s a wee message from the MacMillan Family themselves about this year’s International Magic Convention. “For the last few years the ultimate event of the Sunday daytime of The International Magic Convention (18th to 20th November) has been the presentation of the David Berglas International […]
A scoop at the International Magic Convention
Hi folks International Magic are proud to announce that Harry Anderson will be making his first ever European Magic Convention appearance at this year’s International Magic Convention. With multiple appearances on USA’s Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, as well as being a regular guest artist in Cheers, a star of […]
Williamson Alert!
Hi folks Well, more information has been handed to me from the gang at International Magic about this year’s convention. They are very happy to announce that David Williamson, magic’s greatest comedic force of nature, will be one of the many artists appearing at their 40th Anniversary Convention, taking place in London from November 18th […]
“Max Maven Thinking In Person” in London
Hi folks First of all, my apologies for not posting over the weekend. Family stuff and whatnot. Also, the gang at International Magic have asked me to hold off on mentioning the name that I hinted at in my last blog post. I am respecting that request and hope that you do too. Thanks. Max […]