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 […]
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 […]
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 […]