Number
1360 - Saturday 18th July 2026
A
Message from Phil Peters of Merlins: As many of you may have heard,
after more than 30 years in business with Mark Lee at Merlins, I have
now officially retired. I would like to take this opportunity to thank
everyone we have met, supplied, and worked with over the years. Without
your amazing support, we would never have been able to keep our
bricks-and-mortar magic shop going for so long. We have always prided
ourselves on being the best we could be and, hopefully, bringing a
little magic into our customers' lives. Over the years, many customers
have become good friends, and I truly appreciate all the kind words,
encouragement, and constructive advice we have received along the way.
I have now sold my half of the business to Danny Malin. Many of you will
know Danny from his food reviews, but you may not realise that he has
had a passion for magic for many years. In fact, he even owned his own
magic shop in Doncaster some years ago. Looking ahead, Mark and Danny
will continue to run Merlins as usual while introducing new ideas and
exciting initiatives to make the experience even better for everyone. I
wish them both every success for the future, and I'll still be around
from time to time to lend a hand.
Thank you once again for your friendship, loyalty, and support over the
past three decades. It has been an incredible journey, and I feel very
fortunate to have shared it with so many wonderful people. All the very
best, Phil Peters MMC. (Photo L to R: Mark, Phil and Danny)
www.merlinswakefield.com.
"Danny Malin: I’ve just bought the Wakefield magic shop that sparked my childhood dream" www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
[I'd like to wish Phil a very happy and relaxed retirement. Thank you Phil for being such a rock solid MagicWeek advertiser for the past 25 years. Merlins, as well as running an online magic shop, have one of the country's finest actual magic shops at 15 The Springs, Wakefield WF1 1QE. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am - 3.30pm. Very best wishes to Mark's new business partner Danny too. Danny is a natural showman as anyone who has ever watched his YouTube videos will already know! DT]. 18.7.26
Part-Time
Wizard, Full-Time Moron. Jack Rhodes presents his debut comedy magic
special: 'Part-Time Wizard, Full-Time Moron'. Written, performed,
directed and edited by Jack Rhodes.
YouTube.
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"Joel
M shatters Howie's Phone In A Shocking Magic Trick. Auditions AGT 2026"
YouTube.
"Co Down magician Joel M smashes his way through to next round of America's Got Talent" www.msn.com.
"Joel M hammers home magic skills on America’s Got Talent" www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 18.7.26
Mark
Shortland and Steve Dela at Funky Snake Magic theatre, Leighton Buzzard! Join us in our air conditioned theatre for an unforgettable evening of
amazement at our monthly Magic Nights! Watch in awe as some of the UK's
top magicians dazzle you with mind-blowing illusions and unbelievable
feats of magic. Whether you're a lifelong fan of magic or just looking
for a unique night out, our performances promise to leave you wanting
more. Don't miss out on the chance to witness world-class magic. Book
your tickets now and prepare to be amazed! Friday 31st July at 46 High
Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 1EAM. See
www.funkysnakeescape.co.uk/magic-theatre.
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Luke Jermay
Lecture -
Northamptonshire Magicians' Club, 21st July.
Joy Payne writes:
The third of our jam-packed July lectures sees us welcoming Luke Jermay.
Luke is a British magician, mentalist, and writer renowned for blending
psychological illusion, suggestion, and mind reading. Performing since
he was 12, he published his influential book 7 Deceptions at the age of
15. He's created signature feats like pulse cessation and The Chair
Prediction, authored over 30 works on mentalism, and consulted for major
magicians and TV shows including Derren Brown, Criss Angel: Mindfreak,
and The Mentalist.
Do not miss this chance to learn from a genuine modern-day master - it's
going to be another memorable night at NMC!
Start time 7.30pm.
Members free, magicians' guest fee £20 – pay on the night.
Northamptonshire Magicians' Club meetings are held at
Woody's Bar & Restaurant, Clannell Road, (Tesco Car Park), East Hunsbury,
Northampton NN4 0JF. Woody's is located in the Tesco Mereway car park.
You receive up to four hours free parking while the store is open.
You must validate your vehicle registration using the iPad inside the venue.
Please make this the first thing you do when you arrive.
Arrival time is completely up to you! Woody's has a separate bar area where you
can meet and socialise with food or a drink before the meeting starts.
We're looking forward to seeing you there, please support the raffle. Further
information:
www.northamptonshiremagicians.uk.
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Coded
by Adam Fahn, now available from DiscountMagic.co.uk: Adam has been
performing these routines for years using this brilliant but simple
marking system, and that is how it may well have stayed without the
encouragement of John Morton at Blackpool Magic Convention 2026. Now
Adam has released the system, materials and worked routines to the wider
magic community.
Coded is a professional utility gimmick that lets you secretly
identify and distinguish seemingly identical props in full view of your
audience, with nothing to hide. The method is near invisible. The
applications near limitless.
Whether you're running a Sneak Thief, a Second Spot, a Kurotsuke, or
your own bespoke routine,
Coded gives you the knowledge you need the moment you need it. Use
it with pads and pens, boxes and silks, tubes, packets, jars - the
gimmick is always there, hidden in plain site. If you have multiple
identical props, Coded can mark them. The only limit is your imagination
and practice time.
Sneak Thief: A Larry Becker Sneak Thief Style routine. Instantly know
who has written in which pad or book, or on which slate or white board
etc. Return the item to the spectator or reveal their thoughts with
patter to suit.
Second Spot: A Maurice Fogel Second Spot style routine. Instantly know
who has put what in which box, bag, packet etc. Return the right
contents to each spectator with a patter to suit your style.
Kurotsuke: As Max Maven style routine. Instantly know which of your 6
spectators swapped their identical item for the different item on the
table. Packets, tubes, jars, and boxes work well with this routine.
Divine Revelation: A classic follow on from Second Spot. This time you
see the items go in and pick a box seemingly at random and instead of
returning the item to the spectator the contents are revealed without
looking inside the package. In stock! See
www.discountmagic.co.uk for more info and to order.
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John
Kimmons - I.B.M.
British Ring Convention, Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre and Opera House,
19th & 20th September 2026. Artist Announcement from the
organisers: John Kimmons (Kimmo) started performing magic at 15 as a
children's entertainer and quickly built a reputation for his unique mix
of comedy and magic. A former demonstrator for Supreme Magic in the late
'80s, he went on to win the Children's Entertainer World Championships
in 2008, along with the Ken Dodd Award for Comedy at the Blackpool Opera
House.
John now performs and lectures worldwide. His TV credits include The
Sorcerer's Apprentice, The Slammer, and Crackerjack. He has appeared at
the Magic Castle in Hollywood and has been a featured variety act with
Disney Cruise Line for over 10 years. He is also the organiser of the
world-famous Trix Convention for family entertainers. For Convention
tickets
Click Here.
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Christopher
Carter's Desert Island Tricks.
"If you’ve ever watched mentalism drag under too much procedure,
Christopher Carter brings a refreshing counterpoint: move fast, stay direct and
make the audience feel the mind reading before they think about the method. We
talk about why attention spans are shrinking across the board, how that shift
changed the college show market and what still holds up when you're working
corporate events, theatres and even cruise ships..."
YouTube. Brought to you by
www.alakazam.co.uk.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week, a Bian Lian "face-changing" artist on Penn & Teller's Magic and
Mystery Tour in China, in 2001. [Really nice this one. If anyone can
help with the artist's actual name please let me know, so that I can
update on YouTube. DT] See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here.
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Live
Auction: Modern Magic Masters, Potter & Potter Auctions, 15th August.
This auction features relics, posters, books, and props from the shows,
collections and workshops of modern magic masters. Included are items
owned or used by The Amazing Johnathan, Johnny Thompson and Tom Mullica.
www.potterauctions.com.
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Aberdeen
Arts Centre's Big Variety Show. On 2nd & 3rd October, Aberdeen Arts
Centre's Big Variety Show brings together top variety talent from across
the north east of Scotland to raise funds for the Save Aberdeen Arts
Centre campaign. Alongside the best in theatre, music, dance and
gymnastics, the two-night celebration will feature award winning magic
ensemble Four Magicians, a performance from members of Aberdeen
Magical Society, and will be hosted by globe-trotting comedy magic duo
Smith & Burns. Tickets are £18-20 + booking fee, from
www.aberdeenartscentre.com.
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E-Club
Pro Select Release July '26. The Magic Card. The entertainer reveals
that every pack of magicians' cards contains a special ‘magic card' that helps
the other cards in the deck to do their tricks, and he invites a spectator to
guess which card is the ‘magic card' in his particular pack. Let's imagine the
spectator suggests the 4D. The performer says that although this is a good
guess, it is in fact the 8S, and he removes said card from the pack. Handing
over the balance of the deck to the onlooker, the magician asks her to shuffle
the cards. The ‘magic card' is then placed face up on the face down mixed pack
and the spectator cuts the cards to send the 8S somewhere into the centre.
Giving the pack a quick shake, the magician claims that the ‘magic card' will
now find the freely named 4D chosen at the very start. Spreading through the
cards until the face up 8S is reached, the card right next to it is flipped face
up to reveal somehow it is the randomly named 4D! No set up or get ready, this
just uses your regular deck. Supplied as a downloadable video file for just
£7.00 (£3.50 for members of E-Club Pro). Go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk to order.
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New tour dates added for Masters
of Deception.
From the promoter:
Two of the UK’s most incredible magic acts come together for one unforgettable
night of mind-reading, illusion, and edge-of-your-seat spectacle.
Starring Richard Jones, “The Military Mind-Reader” and winner of Britain's Got
Talent, alongside World Famous Matricks Illusion, delivering high-energy
illusions packed with danger, comedy and charm.
Due to popular demand, new dates have been added across 2026 and 2027.
Find all tour dates on the Masters of Deception
website: www.mastersofdeception.co.uk/shows.
18.7.26
Ian
Hirst Crowned Close-Up Magic Champion at The Order of the Magi's Annual
Competition. Members of Manchester's Magic Club & Magical Society
for Magicians The Order of the Magi, gathered on Tuesday, 14th July, for
their annual Close-Up Magic Competition, held at the Irish World
Heritage Centre in Manchester. Four talented magicians competed for the
coveted title, showcasing an impressive range of sleight of hand,
illusion and magical entertainment. The competitors were Ian Fenton, Ian
Hirst, Guy Samuels and Alex Fisher. The evening featured an exciting
display of close-up magic, leaving both the audience and judges amazed
by the high standard of performances.
Judging the competition was a panel that included members of Blackburn's
magic club, The Modern Mystic League, who faced the difficult task of
selecting an overall winner. Following careful deliberation, the judges
awarded first place to Ian Hirst, 60, from Failsworth, whose polished
performance, originality and exceptional technical skill earned him the
title of The Order of the Magi Close-Up Magic Champion 2026. He also was
awarded the Sly Smith Shield for the Best Card trick performed on the
night!
Public Relations & Entertainments officer
for The Order of the Magi, Jonathan Royle, said: "The standard of this
year's competition was exceptionally high, with each performer
demonstrating remarkable talent and creativity. Congratulations to Ian
Hurst on a well-deserved victory, and to all of the competitors for
making it such an entertaining evening."
The annual Close-Up Magic Competition is one of the highlights of The
Order of the Magi's calendar, bringing together members to celebrate the
art of magic, encourage excellence and showcase the talents of local
magicians. The Order of the Magi was founded in 1909 and is England's 3rd
Oldest Magic Club.
www.orderofthemagi.co.uk.
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A
Day of Fantasy and Mystery, as a Magical Event Comes to East Grinstead
today! Featuring a just published Book Signing "By Order of The
Shaman" by Stephen J Willis. Special live shows during the day by
celebrated magician and mind reader Neb - Magician to the Stars
www.nebmagic.com
and Tarot Readings by a Tarot Master and Grand Master of the Major and
Egyptian Arcana, with over 50 years of study and practice. The Book
Shop, High Street, East Grinstead, today, Saturday 18th July, from 11am
- 5pm. This event is open to the public. Free entry. It's going to be
magical!
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Kevin
Cunliffe Lecture - The Medway Magical Society, 21st July. Guy Wade
writes: The Medway Magical Society is delighted to be hosting a lecture
by Kevin Cunliffe. Magicians are welcome to join us on Tuesday 21st July
at The George Pub, 344 City Way, Rochester ME1 2BH. The lecture starts
at 8pm. Non-members welcome. £15 charge, pay on the night. This
critically acclaimed lecture includes close-up, stage, mentalism and
sideshow effects. Prepare to experience the weird and wonderful world of
Kevin Cunliffe.
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"Gold
Coast magician Daniel Hidden’s family reveals his remarkable life after
scattering his ashes at his favourite places"
www.7news.com.au.
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News
Deadline reminder. Please submit news by Thursday if possible - absolute
deadline 12 noon Friday, no exceptions. Many thanks, DT.
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"One man's mission to stop pirates stealing magic"
Click Here • "How Did He Do That?! Kameron Marshall's Impossible
Card Magic Auditions AGT"
YouTube • "How a magician made a throne for Ozzy Osbourne"
Click Here • "Mario the Maker Magician"
Click Here • More World
Cup results and predictions from Jonathan Royle:
Click Here and
Click Here • "Award-winning magician coming to Swindon can entertain
all"
Click Here • "Magician Penn Jillette: I'm 6ft 7in and drive an
electric Fiat 500 - I'm so frugal I steal power from the casino to
charge it"
Click Here • That's about it for this week, your UK magic news is
always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
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MagicWeek TM magic magazine - Created and Published weekly by Duncan Trillo MIMC © 2000-2026
Number
1359 - Saturday 11th July 2026
Jay
& Joss: It's Not A Game - July & August UK tour dates. From the promoter: Jay & Joss are the
award-winning illusionists who stunned the judges on Britain's Got Talent. Now
they're back with a mind-bending new show – a chance to sit back and leave real
life behind! It's Not a Game invites you into a world where nothing is quite as it seems.
With jaw-dropping stunts, breathtaking visuals and moments that defy belief,
reality and illusion are about to dissolve. Can you be sure where one ends and
the other begins?
Acclaimed magic duo
Jay & Joss are now thrilling audiences all over the world. Celebrated as
"spectacular" (Entertainment Daily) and "awe-inspiring" (OK Magazine), they're
also known to millions as "the boys who made Simon Cowell believe in magic".
For tour dates and to book visit:
www.jayandjoss.co.uk.
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11th
Karl Fulves Convention, London, next Saturday, 18th July. From Allan Brown: The 11th KFC
(Karl Fulves Convention) will be held this year on Saturday 18th July from 1pm
at The Sir John Oldcastle pub, 29–35 Farringdon Road, London EC1M 3JF on the
corner of Farringdon Road and Greville Street. Nearest tube Farringdon station.
A five minute walk from
International Magic in Clerkenwell Road.
The KFC is a highly informal afternoon set up to honour the most important
close-up magician of the 20th century. Attendance is free but you are required
to show at least one trick by Fulves from any of his publications. This year
promises a few surprises! At 5pm there will be a lecture and a second-hand book
sale at the nearby Betsey Trotwood pub if there is enough interest. For more
information email me at
abrown.kfc@gmail.com.
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Leamington and Warwick Magic Society presents A Day of Magic this Tuesday, 14th July. Dwayne Dawson writes: Leamington and Warwick Magic Society is delighted to announce the return of its legendary Day of Magic on Tuesday 14th July! Join us for a full day of unmissable action featuring top class lecturers, dealers, and hands on sessions for magicians of all levels — all building towards our spectacular Champion of Champions Close-up Magic Competition, which opens to the public from 6.30pm onwards. Think: world‑class sleight of hand, big personalities, and the audience just inches away from the action.
It has a strong community angle too. We're inviting local dignitaries to attend and present the awards, we're running both a judges' trophy and a public vote, and we'll be making a donation to a local charity as part of our ongoing community and charity work.
Magic, mayhem, and unforgettable moments — all in one incredible day. Doors open 9.30am. Lillington Club, Lime Avenue, Lillington, Leamington Spa CV32 7DA. For further details, contact Magic Matt Redmond on 07905 176230 or see www.lawms.wordpress.com/programme-of-events. 11.7.26
The
Marvelous Magic Show! Faversham Assembly Rooms, 18th September. On
Friday, 18th September, experience an unforgettable evening of wonder at
The Faversham Assembly Rooms. Watch as Josh King, master of sleight of
hand, Etienne Pradier, the renowned French magician, and Matt
Daniel-Baker, the incredible mind reader, combine their extraordinary
talents for one spectacular show.
Having amazed celebrities, royalty, and audiences around the world,
they're ready to bring the magic to you! Plus, a special guest performer
will make the evening even more unforgettable. Don't miss this
incredible night of mystery, laughter, and amazement. Book your tickets
now and prepare to be astonished! Faversham Assembly Rooms. See
www.thealex.org.uk for full details and to book.
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Pete
Heat's Desert Island Tricks.
"A billionaire builds a Star Wars-shaped house in Portugal, hires a team to
stage a "mind-reading" AI, and throws a party so convincing that guests keep
asking how to buy the fake technology even after the reveal. That's where we
start with magician and consultant Pete Heat, whose career spans TV, theatre,
brand campaigns, and immersive events where belief is the real special
effect..." YouTube. Brought to you by
www.alakazam.co.uk.
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Ed
Summer Loading... Buxton Fringe Festival, 16th & 17th July. Following the success
of The Magic Room, Magician Ed Sumner, will present a limited run of his
show Loading... a mix of magic, mind-reading, storytelling, and comedy,
at Onnen, 1 Spring Gardens, across five dates in July, as part of Buxton
Fringe Festival. Audiences can expect jaw-dropping magic, unfathomable
mind reading, and a fresh perspective on timing and opportunity.
This relaxed but engaging evening explores what happens when life buffers, and the unexpected ways it starts moving again, asking if the perfect moment ever really arrives. Onnen, 1 Spring Gardens, Buxton. All shows at 7pm (runtime 40 minutes). Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July. Pay what you want. There's no need to book tickets in advance. Just turn up on the night! Anyone wanting further information about the should visit www.edsumner.com. 11.7.26
I.B.M.
British Ring Convention, Buxton Pavilion Arts Centre and Opera House,
19th & 20th September 2026. Artist Announcement from the organisers:
Richard Cadell and Sooty. Richard has presented The Sooty Show on stage
and television for over 25 years. He is also an award winning
illusionist having performed all over the world. Richard is an
established pantomime star and this year will be playing lead comic and
directing Christopher Biggins and Alexandra Burke in Sleeping Beauty at
the Milton Keynes Theatre. Richard will be performing in our Gala Show
with special guest Sooty! For tickets
Click Here.
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E-Club
Pro Select Release July '26. Ball Thru Glass. The magician
freely displays a sherry glass, a ball and a handkerchief. Dropping the
ball into the glass, he covers it with the cloth. He now claims that he
will remove the ball ‘invisibly' through the base of the glass and place
it into his pocket. Reaching under the handkerchief he brings out his
hand, which apparently holds nothing (well, the ball is invisible!), and
places it in his pocket. Lifting the cloth off the glass, it is seen to
no longer contain the ball. The spectators suspect that the performer
has secretly dragged the ball out of the glass under the cloth, but this
is shaken out to show there is genuinely no ball hidden there and both
the magician's hands are empty. Reaching into his pocket with one of
those empty hands, the performer brings out the actual ball thus proving
that he really did magically remove it.
Easy to do, no gimmicks required, just one glass, a sponge ball and an
unprepared handkerchief. Comes as a downloadable video file for just
£7.00 (£3.50 for members of E-Club Pro). Go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk to order.
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Rule
Brit-HA-nnia. Starring Ben Nickless, Paul Zerdin, Siobhan Phillips and John
Archer - Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 11th October. From the organisers:
Rule Brit-HA-nnia is an unforgettable evening of hilarious comedy and
sensational variety starring Comedy Legend Paul Zerdin. Joined by stars of ITV's
Britain's Got Talent, Ben Nickless (Comedian & Impressionist), Steve Royle
(Comedian & Juggler), Siobhan Phillips (Comedienne & Pianist) and John Archer
(Comedy Magician)... Plus your host and compere Jack Land Noble; it guarantees
an evening of laugh out loud comedy suitable for all the family. Sunday 11th
October at 6pm. Book early for an evening of the Best of British Variety! See
www.trch.co.uk.
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Sean
Ridgeway Lecture – Northamptonshire Magicians' Club, 14th July. Joy Payne writes:
One of America's most creative
magicians is coming to lecture at a special additional meeting of
Northamptonshire Magicians' Club on Tuesday, 14th July.
Featuring original close-up and stage material, practical performance theory and
real-world solutions from a performer who has appeared on America's Got Talent,
Penn & Teller: Fool Us and competed at FISM, this promises to be one of the
highlights of the club's lecture programme.
A major emphasis will be placed on creating strong magic with simple methods.
Sean will share impromptu and minimal-prop solutions to existing plots,
providing valuable alternatives when things don't go according to plan. These
are the sort of ideas that working performers rely on in the real world. Attendees can expect material involving
cards, coins, dice, napkins, rope, padlocks, mobile phones and markers.
Whether you're a hobbyist, semi-professional or full-time performer, this
promises to be an evening packed with practical material and professional
insight.
Do not miss this chance to learn from a genuine modern-day master of our art -
it's going to be a memorable night at NMC.
14th July 2026 at 7.30pm. Members free, magicians' guest fee £20 – pay on the
night. Northamptonshire Magicians' Club meetings are held at Woody's Bar
& Restaurant, Clannell Road, (Tesco Car Park), East Hunsbury,
Northampton NN4 0JF. Woody's is located in the Tesco Mereway car park.
You receive up to four hours free parking while the store is open. You
must validate your vehicle registration using the iPad inside the venue.
Please make this the first thing you do when you arrive. Arrival time is
completely up to you! Woody's has a separate bar area where you can meet
and socialise with food or a drink before the meeting starts. We're
looking forward to seeing you there, please support the raffle. Further
information:
www.northamptonshiremagicians.uk.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week, Jake the Clown on 'Five Magic Minutes' from 1980. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here. [Some readers will have happy memories of Jake from his
Davenport Demonstrator days, many years ago. DT]
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Kevin
Gallagher's 'No Cards Tricks Here... Just Pure Magic' Lecture - The
Order of the Magi, Manchester, 28th July. Jonathan Royle writes: We
are pleased to welcome Kevin Gallagher to The Order of the Magi in
Manchester on Tuesday 28th July for a lecture focused on strong,
practical sleight of hand magic using everyday objects. Kevin came
to magic later than many, developing a serious interest at the age of
32. What began as curiosity quickly became a passion, eventually leading
him to leave his career as a Systems Engineer and pursue magic
professionally. Since then, he has built a successful career performing
across the UK and internationally, including appearances throughout
Europe, the USA, and the Far East.
A highly respected and multi award winning magician, Kevin's
achievements include success in both British and international
competitions, as well as participation at the FISM World Championships.
His experience as both a performer and judge gives him a well rounded
perspective on what makes magic effective in real world settings.
This lecture focuses on sleight of hand with a variety of ordinary
objects such as coins, balls, dice, rings, chains, Rubik's cubes, and
more. The emphasis is on practical material that can be performed in a
range of environments, with clear thinking behind both method and
presentation. As the title suggests, the session avoids card magic,
offering a refreshing look at other areas of close up performance,
although Kevin's expertise in cards may make a brief appearance if
requested. Visitors are very welcome. Tickets are £10 per person when
booked online in advance, or £15 on the night.
www.ticketsource.com.
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A
Week in the Life of Champions (of Magic) part 2: "The Show". In
part two of this three-part series, we take a look at the December
2025 show "Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular" featuring Liberty
Larsen, Fernando Velasco, Richard Young and Sam Strange.
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World
Cup Predictions from Manchester Mind Magician. Jonathan Royle
writes: After successfully beating Uri Geller in the 2020 Euros I have
once again jumped on the Football Publicity bandwagon. Already many of
my England v Mexico game predictions proved correct, and I am hoping my
predictions for England v Norway turn out to be even more accurate. My
predictions are publicly posted here
substack.com/home/post/p-205503508.
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The
Ulster Society of Magicians AGM. James Hobart writes: At the AGM on
Monday 6th July Alan Curran (pictured right) took over as Chairman of
The Ulster Society of Magicians. He joins Paula McIntyre (Vice
Chairman), James Hobart (Secretary), Paula McIntyre (Treasurer), Lucie
Wilson (Membership Secretary), Harry Gilliland, Alan Kennedy and
newcomers Geoff Stewart and Darren McAllister on committee.
David McAuley continues as Auditor with David Lillie as Welfare Officer
and Allan McAvoy as Webmaster. Paul Gomac in office already as Vice
President and Fay Presto as President continue for a further season.
Anyone interested in visiting Belfast to lecture in the coming season
should contact the Secretary.
www.ulstersocietyofmagicians.com.
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It
is nothing short of incredible. The essence of Earth, Wind & Fire's Fantasy,
captured by Kent Nishimura
YouTube (here's the original
YouTube).
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"Exclusive:
Magician Jake Banfield on his BGT experience and Queen's Theatre
Hornchurch show in September"
Click Here • Vinny
Sagoo's recent lecture for South Downs Magicians is reviewed by Paul
Sturgess this week,
Click Here • Ben Hart's new show The Labyrinth is reviewed by
Jonathan Royle,
Click Here • "Debbie McGee: A brain tumour left my Paul a shadow of
his former self" [subscription]
Click Here • "Martin Daniels to perform at Gorleston Pavilion
Theatre"
Click Here • "The Last Laugh: backstage (onstage) with Tommy Cooper,
Bob Monkhouse and Eric Morecambe"
Click Here • "Review: The Magicians Table"
Click Here • "This Magic Fail Turned Into The Most Unexpected Reveal
Ever! Darrell Moten Auditions AGT"
YouTube • "Magician James Phelan who wowed TV viewers and sold out
Magic Circle run has Lytham show date"
Click Here • "Andrew Lloyd Webber Ditches ‘The Illusionist' for Mona
Lisa Musical"
Click Here • "Over 50,000 view magic trick by Beechwood Park School
head"
Click Here • It was really good to catch up with friends at The Magic Circle
Convention on Sunday, which was dedicated to Wayne Dobson. There is now a fitting
portrait of Wayne, hanging in the main clubroom.
Your UK magic news is always welcome - see you next week, Duncan.
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