2011 International Magic Convention
Hi folks Five months from now sees one of my favourite times of the year – the International Magic Convention in London (aka Ron’s Day or, simply, Ron’s). It was established by Ron MacMillan, who started the International Magic shop in London (hence the convention nicknames). Not only is 2011 the 50th anniversary of the […]
Magic at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe
Hi folks Blimey! Have I not posted since January??? Erm, sorry (hangs head in shame). Things have been a bit busy and I’ll post a wee blog about the America trip in the coming few days. I’ve also got some information about my favourite UK magic Convention which I am not yet allowed to divulge […]
The Cardman Lectures
Hi folks First of all, may I wish you and yours a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2011. I hope it is a good one for you. For me, the first few months are starting to look busy – especially April – as I have a few lectures coming up. First, on Thursday 24th February, […]
patrickpagemagic.co.uk
Hi folks Those of you who read this blog from time to time (hello and thanks!) may remember a post I made last February after the passing of Pat Page. Well, at the recent International Magic Convention in London, Pat’s family were there with a stand launching a new website all about the man himself […]
2010 International Magic Convention
As ever at the end of November, International Magic held their annual convention in central London. As ever at the end of November, I was there to enjoy what was, in my opinion, one of the best conventions it has been my pleasure to attend in quite some time. It was a great chance to […]
www.berneracanvas.co.uk
Hi folks Sorry I haven’t been posting that often lately. Apart from a second trip to the Edinburgh Fringe back in August, which I only got time to blog about when it was too late to blog about it, I’ve not been up to too much to talk about. However, one thing that I can […]
JC Wagner
The world of magic has lost one of its giants. JC Wagner was regarding of one of the greatest bar magicians of all time. His routines became the staple of many magicians the world over who studied his books and DVDs (and videos back in the day). My first encounter with him and his work was […]
2010 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Hi folks Well, it’s August and that means the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe is now under way in Scotland’s capital city. As long-term readers (hi there and thanks for reading) may know, I like to try to get through to Edinburgh as often as I can during the month to see some of the shows […]
Magic at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Hi folks Edinburgh is becoming a bit of a magical city with the upcoming Edinburgh International Magic Festival taking place next month and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe always having a good deal of magic in it.The Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme was released yesterday and, as always, there’s a good chunk of magic in there. Actually, this year sees the […]
Helping Friends
Hi folks Magicians who read this blog will undoubtedly know the names of Aldo and Rachel Colombini. I have been lucky to know both Aldo and Rachel for a number of years – even before they met and then married a few years ago. Well, now these friends are in need of help, so I […]