Number
1305 - Saturday 28th June 2025
Derren Brown Only Human
- new dates added for 2026. Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning
master of mind control and psychological illusion is back. The content
of Only Human is still under wraps, but we can guarantee you a
mind-blowing experience that'll take your breath away... Tickets for
Derren's shows always sell out fast, so don't miss out!
"After a year off from touring, I am ready
to start the momentous climb to putting together another show. I've just
realised it's my 11th. Each show begins with a blank canvas and the
question of what I could do with a thousand or more people locked in a
room with me. It's exciting, very exciting." Derren Brown.
Only Human is co-written by Derren Brown, Andrew O'Connor and
Stephen Long. It is directed by Andrew O'Connor, with set design by
Simon Higlett, video design by Simon Wainwright, lighting design by
Charlie Morgan Jones and sound design by Beth Duke. Nationwide to September 2025,
then February to July 2026. See
www.derrenbrown.co.uk for all dates and venues. (Photo by
www.pamelaraith.com).
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FISM
World
Championship of Online Magic category. FISM
write: Steven Frayne, globally known as Dynamo, is a celebrated British
magician famous for his innovative blend of street magic and digital
engagement. His groundbreaking television series, Dynamo: Magician
Impossible, aired from 2011 to 2014, captivating over 250 million
viewers worldwide. Frayne's career began uniquely by combining street
performances with digital media, initially funded by a loan from the
Prince's Trust in 2003. His early work, including pioneering 'magic
mixtapes', rapidly earned him a loyal online fanbase, particularly
through YouTube.
His acclaimed live tour, Seeing Is Believing (20152018), sold
more than 750,000 tickets, marking Dynamo as the first magician ever to
headline London's O2 Arena. Beyond entertainment, Steven actively
engages in educational and charitable initiatives, notably supporting
education programs for Syrian refugee children.
In 2025, Steven Frayne brings his exceptional experience in digital
magic performance to FISM Italy, serving as a judge for the World
Championship of Online Magic and shaping the future landscape of online
illusion.
www.fismitaly2025.com
Competing in the 'World Championship of
Online Magic' category:
Alex Boyer One Take Madness
Alexandra - Trust Bar Magic
Asso Se non ti lecchi le dita...
Christopher Castellini The Bigger Picture
Dennis Kim Dennis and Edna Sinned
Devonte Magic Virtual Mindreading.
Eric Leclerc A Magician's Mid-life Crisis
Jack Rhodes Sleight of Hand Level 100
Jeremy Tan The Powerful Life Lessons Hidden in a Deck of Cards
Luca Bono Online Magic Gone Wrong
Magic Singh Magic Singh Coin in AirTag
Matteo Pittenger & Calen Morelli Digital Dreams
Mellow Money Magic
Robert Stevan The Human Senses
Shirvester New Rubber Band Magic World
Simon Pierro Final Call for FISM 2025
Takumi Takahashi A Card Demonstration
Vitaly The World is Your Canvas... Create Your Masterpiece
Will Tsai Just a Covid-inspired theatre piece performed live on camera
Zhao Jun Invisible Cup and Leaf.
28.6.25
British
Ring 87th Annual Convention - The Concordia Theatre, Hinckley, 14th
September. Join the British Ring for a fantastic one-day convention
packed full of magic and friendship. There will be lectures by Kane &
Abel, Eddie McColl and Graeme Shaw, dealers, close-up and stage
competitions, a one-hour gala show by Kane & Abel... plus a special
guest still to be announced! Don't miss out, there are only a limited
number of tickets available. Sunday 14th September at The Concordia
Theatre, Stockwell Head, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1RE.
Click Here to register.
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Magic
at the Barn, 5th & 6th July in Rochford, Essex. Magic, comedy,
mystery and mischief held within an enchanting barn theatre. Creating
wonders and wows since 2004, the family friendly show takes place within
an atmospheric 17th century barn theatre. Featuring Oliver Tabor with
manic mayhem from JeZo, elegant illusions from the Glamourists, plus the
comedy magic of Wayne Trice. Box office 01702 543242. Saturday 5th July
at 7pm and Sunday 6th July at 1.30pm. Tickets:
www.brownpapertickets.com. Red Brick Barn, Sutton Hall, Shopland
Road, Rochford SS4 1LH.
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Our
Next Summer Spectacle: The Greatest Card Magician in the World.
"Incredible. He has the mindset of a card cheat, but he is a magician.
He's so precise. He is a phenomenon." David Blaine
"Andy is a brilliant magician. When he performs, he's very present,
completely natural, and very funny when he wants to be. I have cried
with laughter at his tricks backstage when we toured together for
Showman." Derren Brown
Andrew Frost has been a cornerstone of The Magician's Table since day
one, astonishing thousands of guests with his exceptional sleight of
hand and masterful card magic. Following a sell-out run at last year's
Edinburgh Fringe Festival, he returns with a brand-new showexclusively
at our venue on 4th July. Tickets (ฃ30) are already flying, so be sure
to book yours before they disappear!
Click Here, also see
www.magicianstablelive.com.
28.6.25
Magic
Showcase - The Magic Circle, London, 1st July. With over 1,700
members around the globe - from passionate hobbyists to the world's most
elite illusionists - The Magic Circle is the world's most famous magic
society. At Magic Showcase, eight different performers will take the
stage. Expect a mix of world-class pros and fresh faces making their
stage debut. You never know who (or what!) might appear next. Doors 7pm,
show starts at 7.30pm, running time 2 hours 15 minutes, with interval.
Tickets:
Click Here.
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This
July at MyMind.Rocks, we've got a packed month of exclusive content and
community engagement for mentalists worldwide. Hypnosis Workshop
Special. Join us for a one-of-a-kind hypnosis event! We hired a venue in
Sheffield and filmed a complete live show with real guests - no stooges,
no pre-show. Watch the performance in full, then dive into a detailed
breakdown with Looch and professional hypnotist/mentalist David Bolton,
as they explore the techniques used and the psychology behind them.
Christopher Carter - Live Q&A. He's the man of the month. Fresh off the
release of his brand-new book In the Spotlight, Christopher Carter joins
us live on Tuesday 8th July at 8pm (UK time) for an Access All Areas
Q&A. This is your chance to engage directly with one of the most
respected thinkers in our industry. All members get full access to
hundreds of hours of past content, interviews, lectures, and
performances. Join today at
www.mymind.rocks.
28.6.25
The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week!
This week, Juliana Chen in a guest appearance on Talking Telephone Numbers from
27th October 1997. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
28.6.25
Max Fulham
Lecture - South Downs Magicians, 2nd July.
Des King writes: Max has wowed audiences with his one-man show,
entertaining thousands of people in theatres across the UK and
internationally. Highlights include appearing on 'The Good Old Days' at
Leeds City Varieties, following in the footsteps of his variety heroes,
and performing on the Blackpool Opera House stage as part of the
world-famous Blackpool Magic Convention, twice. Max has also had the
unique pleasure of headlining at the prestigious Venthaven Ventriloquist
Convention in the USA.
Visiting magicians are welcome to attend for a fee of ฃ8.00. The meeting starts at 8pm on Wednesday 2nd July, at The Parish Hall, High Street, Handcross, near Crawley, West Sussex RH17 6BJ. See www.maxfulham.com and www.southdownsmagicians.co.uk. 28.6.25
Craig
Petty at the Ferrybridge Day of Magic. Travis Perkins is pleased to
announce that we have Craig Petty as one of our star lecturers appearing
at the Ferrybridge Day of Magic on Sunday 6th July. Craig will be
presenting an exclusive brand new lecture just for the Ferrybridge Day
of Magic.
Keep your eyes peeled on our Facebook page for the full line up of the
day being announced next week. The day is going to be another fun filled
event, with dealers and traders, and two star lecturers and showette,
and all for ฃ7.00. The venue is The Community Centre, The Square,
Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire WF11 8PQ. Doors open 9.45am and the day
closes at 5pm. Information can be obtained from:
info@amethystmagic.com or
gmfs@shepherdholdings.co.uk.
28.6.25
Meir
Yedid
on Craig Petty's Magic TV: 'Talk Magic'. Every week Craig Petty sits down and chats
with a well known magician; a creator, a performer, or someone who has had a
positive impact on the Magic Community. This week, "Meir Yedid: The Legend of
MyMagic, on his career"
YouTube.
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On
Offer - The Complete Collected Card Magic of Mark Leveridge. The
four volumes of the Collected Card Magic of Mark Leveridge contain a
combined total of 47 of Mark's best card effects. Each one is a fully
rounded trick rather than simply a series of handling finesses, and all
of them are achieved with handling that is subtle rather than difficult.
This complete collection of all four volumes runs to over 270
illustrated pages and will provide you with a strong line up of card
magic to enjoy and perform, including such classics as Cards On
Parade, The Invisible Deck Routine, Excalibur, The Free Selection
Collectors, Give Me A Number plus so many more. Normally this
special combined edition of four e-books costs ฃ28.00, but as it is one
of Mark's current Web Offers, you can purchase it for a mere ฃ20.00 if
you place your order before the end of July 2025. For more information
go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
28.6.25
Hull
Magicians' Circle elect youngest ever Secretary. Jon Marshall
reports: Hull Magicians' Circle have elected our youngest ever Secretary
at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 26th June.
Twenty-three-year-old Will Reid-Frow was a member of the Humberside
Young Magicians' Workshop from the age of ten, he then progressed to
full membership of Hull Magicians' Circle. He was elected as a committee
member in 2024 and became minutes secretary.
Will is part of a magical dynasty as his father, David, is a magician and Punch & Judy performer and a long-standing member of HMC. Will's grandfather, the late Brian Frow, was also a member, magician and Punch Professor as well as founder of the successful Uncle Brian Entertainment Agency. Will has certainly been brought up in the business and performs professionally as a close-up magician and multi skilled juggler and stilt walker.
Paul Baker-Kitchen was confirmed as President, and Ray Burrell was
elected as Treasurer after ten years in post as Secretary. Hull Circle
is looking forward to an exciting year of magic starting with our
programme of Summer Sorcery sessions on Thursday 17th July. Enquiries to
Hull Magicians' Circle should be directed to
secretaryhullmc@gmail.com.
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Timing. Stagecraft Workshop with Jez Rose - Nottingham, 30th June. Timing...as they say, is everything. 3 seconds can change a reaction. 10 seconds can change the amount they remember. And knowing when to hold back, pause, stop, continue, and release can change your entire reputation. In this fun, interactive workshop you'll learn the essential principles of timing that take any performance - and performer - from good to sensational. We'll look at techniques for performers and for performance; for reveals, entrances, magical moments, props, delivery and more.
The workshop starts at 7pm on Monday June 30th, but join us from 5pm for food,
drinks and the chance to share ideas with a growing and welcoming community of
magicians in Nottingham. Organised by The Curious Cabaret. Tickets and details
for all events can be found at
www.curiouscabaret.co.uk.
28.6.25
South Downs Magicians Magic Sale -
Handcross, West Sussex, 2nd November.
Nicky Lewis writes:
After the tremendous success of our previous sales over the last 2 years, we
have decided to run another one on Sunday 2nd November 2025 not far from Gatwick
Airport (A/M23) at Handcross Parish Hall, High Street, Handcross, West Sussex
RH17 6BJ. Sellers can arrive at 8am with buyers from 9am to 1pm. Tables (with a
maximum of 2 people per stall) at ฃ15. Refreshments will be available. It is a
free to enter event for buyers and there is parking on site. Contact Club
members Tony Hoare at tonythemagician@gmail.com or call Nicky Lewis 01903 532413
for more details.
28.6.25
Oliver
Meech launches Effervescent Membership. Dive into original magic
with Oliver Meech's Effervescent Membership. Subscribers receive two new
tricks, every month, written up in a handy PDF. Expect fresh plots,
streamlined methods and playful audience interaction.
See previously unpublished material first (different from the book)
Mostly cards, with a few exceptions
Mostly close-up, with some scalable to parlour/stage
Easy to intermediate skill level
Rolling monthly subscription, cancel anytime
Introductory offer: Join the membership before the end of July and
you'll also get a free ebook of Plot Twists (worth ฃ10).
Following the success of my Effervescent book, I wanted to keep the new
material flowing. This membership provides the perfect way to do just
that. Join the fun and give your brain a monthly shot of creativity. See
www.ko-fi.com/effervescentmembership.
28.6.25
Liam
Ball's "The Gentleman Magician" Lecture - Northamptonshire Magicians
Club, 1st July. Joy Payne writes:
We're absolutely thrilled to announce a very special lecture night at
NMC with the fantastic Liam Ball. This should be a thoroughly
entertaining evening!
As a child Liam was captivated by legendary magicians such as Paul
Daniels and David Copperfield. At the age of 9 a chance visit to a magic
shop in Blackpool ignited what was to become a lifelong passion. With
his father's encouragement his skills have evolved to the elegant and
intriguing art he performs today. At the age of 18 he joined The Magic
Circle, of which he is a past secretary and committee member.
Tuesday,
1st July. Start time 8pm club room opens 7.30pm, admittance to
the bar via the front entrance from 7.05pm. Members free, guest fee ฃ15
pay on the night. Northamptonshire Magicians Club,
Brafield Working Men's Club, 35 Bedford Road, Brafield-on-the-Green NN7
1BD.
28.6.25
The
Last Laugh - Tour Dates. Don't miss this tribute to Britain's
iconic comedy legends. Following a sell-out run at
last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Last Laugh is a brand-new laugh-a-minute
play which re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest
comedy heroes Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse.
Filled with great gags and touching stories, The Last Laugh is nostalgic
and poignant. The
Last Laugh is written and directed by the award-winning Paul Hendy, and
stars Bob Golding as Morecambe, Simon Cartwright as Monkhouse and Damian
Williams as Cooper. See
www.thelastlaughplay.co.uk. [I've been hearing nothing but great
things about this production. DT].
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I had a great time at The Magic Circle's Convention on Sunday. It was really good to see and catch up with lots of friends. In the Dealers' Emporium I loved Noel Qualter's soon to be released 'Side Effects' (brilliant). See what's new from Noel Qualter and Roddy McGhie at www.tricktrickboom.com "the home of offbeat magic".
On stage, in the evening show, it was Guy Hollingworth's outwardly traditional performance that stood out. In reality it was far from traditional, being crammed full of Hollingworth innovation, resulting in a very original act that has a delightful, magical finish.
The final stand-out magic moment caught us all out, when a group of friends entered Euston's very own "Amazon Fresh" walk-in supermarket, to witness the ultimate "I know the contents of your bag" trick! Admittedly there was a little pre-show, as I did have to scan my credit card on the way in, but that was it. No irritating login, no "sign-up", no app, nothing. I was then allowed to pick up whatever I wanted (in my case a "Coco Di Mama Pesto Mozzarella Caprese Baguette" as it turned out) and walk out. On the way out, no scanning, no confirming what you'd taken, no receipt, no questions... nothing! Then, later, for the obligatory "kicker finish", an email in my inbox, telling me not only what I'd bought, and how much it had cost, but how long I'd taken to buy it as well... basically everything, apart from where I want to go on holiday next year! DT. 28.6.25
By
this time next week MagicWeek will be 25 years old. I'll be taking a look
back next Saturday, but in the meantime, here's an "internet timeline", just for
fun!
Google founded September 1998
MagicWeek founded July 2000*
Wikipedia founded January 2001
Facebook founded February 2004
YouTube founded February 2005
HuffPost founded May 2005
Reddit founded June 2005
Twitter founded March 2006
WhatsApp founded 2009
Pinterest founded 2010
Instagram founded October 2010
Snapchat founded September 2011
TikTok founded in 2016
*Note to self: Next time, think a little bigger. 28.6.25
"Glastonbury 2025: post your questions for Steven Frayne, the magician
formerly known as Dynamo"
Click Here "When OpenAI Hired an Illusionist and a Magician to
Build ChatGPT"
Click Here "Debbie McGee shares heartbreaking post after 'not
having many' dating offers"
Click Here
"Magician Anna DeGuzman revealed the rapper's crush in Complex's
'Interview With A Magician"
Click Here That's it for this week. Your UK magic news is
always welcomed. See you next week, Duncan.
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