Kostya Kimlat lecturing at Paisley Magic Circle
Last Thursday night saw American performer Kostya Kimlat lecture at Paisley Magic Circle. Having helped to arrange the lecture, I was nervous about how many people would turn up to see him and what they would think of him. During the day, we met up in Glasgow so Kostya (pronounced Coast-yah) could meet Roy Walton […]
Alex Elmsley
I received an e-mail this morning passing on the very sad news of the death of one of magic’s – and specificaully card magic’s – most brilliant creators, Alex Elmsley. He died on Sunday from a heart attack. Now I could sit here and type a mournful thing about how much he’ll be missed. Instead, […]
Ron’s Part 3: The Photos
Hi folks If you follow this link you’ll go to my photos from the 2005 International Magic Convention. There aren’t that many but then I was too busy enjoying myself at the Convention! It just gives you a feel of what went on over parts of the weekend and the people that I met and […]
Ron’s Part 2: The 34th International Magic Convention, London
My now annual trip to London to attend this year’s International Magic Convention – aka “Ron’s Day” (even though it lasts a full weekend) or, simply “Ron’s” – which is run by the MacMillan family who own and run International Magic in London is always something I look forward to with great anticipation. Getting to […]
Ron’s Part 1: 22nd International Close Up Competition
So, it’s 10:30am on a Saturday morning and the registrants of the International Magic Convention in London are sitting in the auditorium of the Shaw Theatre in London ready to watch this year’s Close Up Competition. There are a total of 18 acts ready to perform – a bit of a marathon for the spectators, […]
Bob Read
The terms “genius” and “legend” are, in my opinion, used far too often. Having said that, they were perfect for describing Bob Read, whose passing was announced earlier today whilst he was on holiday in California. As a performer, he could leave an audience helpless with laughter and baffled by his brilliant magic all in […]
Magician’s Only
When I had the original site up and running, one of the things I wanted to do was have effects published from some of my friends. I am in the very lucky position to have met and got to know some of the best magicians in the World. Most of them specialise in Close Up […]