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 […]
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 […]
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 […]