Happy Holidays from Magicians.co.uk
Another crazy Christmas season is almost over, just four more sleeps till we put away our playing cards and start making mince pies disappear instead. Our magicians want you to have an amazing time (obviously!), our pickpockets want you to take it easy, our contortionists will bend over backwards for you and our mindreaders know [...]
Magician is awarded Inner Magic Circle membership
We were delighted to learn that the President of The Magic Circle has called Martyn Rowland to membership of the Inner Magic Circle in recognition of his outstanding skill as a performer. Martyn is one of the UK’s most talented magicians, He has entertained Her Majesty the Queen and as part of our team, has [...]
Who’s Stolen the Show?
This Christmas, if you’re looking for a fantastic stage performer then we have just the right thing for you James ‘The Man of Steal’ Freedman’s comedy pickpocket routine produces side-splitting laughter coupled with looks of astonishment due to his unique style of magic. Have a look at the video above to see him in action [...]
Young Magician Juggles Family and Work
This week we’ve been inspired by a news story from BBC News Africa about Olawetu Dyantyi, a 19 year old boy from one of Cape Town’s townships in South Africa. At the age of 10 Olawetu saw a magic show put on by the College of Magic – an outreach project in Cape Town. He [...]
Fantastic Tablecloth Trick
Like most of us you’ve no doubt been marvelling at the Unum “tablecloth advert” and wondering if it’s a fake or not. Well, we can categorically say that it’s not a fake, purely the skill and genius of gentleman juggler Mat Ricardo. Just to be safe, Unum asked Mat to perform the trick a further [...]
Magic Convention Ends for Another Year
The International Magic Convention finished last night. It was the 41st convention which was originally conceived by the late, great Ron MacMillan. This year the David Berglas International Magic Award went to Jeff McBride for outstanding services to magic on an international stage. Another highlight this year was a special show performed by Juan Tamariz, [...]
We miss you Farrah…
Chief Magicians’ Assistant and Company Secretary Farrah Hussain, has left our team for the best possible reason… to have her first baby. Farrah has performed real miracles since she joined us nearly five years ago (more than our magicians sometimes) so as delighted as we are for her and Terry, we can’t help but feel [...]
Record Breaking Magic Lesson
The Guinness World Record for the largest magic lesson has been smashed by magician Kevin McMahon (pictured). Kevin first burst on to the magic scene in 2005 in the hit reality TV show ‘Faking It’ where he was trained by our very own Nigel Mead. Originally a quiet and mild mannered scientist, the show put [...]
London’s only Magic Convention Approaches
A fantastic opportunity for fellow magicians and members of the public to learn about magic, interact and hone their skills. For 40 years magicians from around the globe have gathered to London to attend The International Convention of Magic, which will take place from 16th-18th November. Tickets are still available for the event, with Bridewell [...]
Alan Alan honoured by The Magic Circle
We were delighted to learn that The Magic Circle has honoured Alan Alan with Membership of The Inner Magic Circle (Professional), this is the Society’s highest degree and has been awarded to fewer than 20 people since The Magic Circle was founded in 1905. Alan’s standing and influence in the world of magic was previously [...]