Number
1316 - Saturday 13th September 2025
The
Secret Workshop with Marc Paul, Gabriel Werlen and Chris Rawlins.
London, November 16th, 2025. An exclusive, one-day experience where only
a handful of attendees will gain rare, hands-on training with Marc Paul,
Gabriel Werlen, and Chris Rawlins.
In this intimate setting, you'll learn directly from three of
Mentalism's most respected performers as they guide you through building
a complete, professional-ready act. Each expert will share a powerful
opener, a strong middle, and a show-stopping closer - giving you the
freedom to mix, match, and craft your own unique three-part show. This
isn't just theory, it's practical, tested material, paired with open
access to ask anything and refine your performance with direct feedback.
Spaces are strictly limited. This is your chance to unlock insider
secrets, elevate your craft, and leave with a polished and unique act
you can perform with confidence. A non-refundable deposit of £50 is
required to confirm your ticket to this very special event. The balance
of £350 is due by October 16th 2025. Upon reserving your space you will
receive an agreement to sign and return via email. For more information
Click Here.
13.9.25
European
Magic History Conference 2025 and 2027. Some 50 to 60 magic
aficionados assembled in the beautiful city of Riga, Latvia recently for
the 10th European Magic History Conference last month. The event was
hosted by local illusionists and magic theatre owners Enrico and Dace
Pezzoli, a lovely Italian-Latvian couple bubbling with joy and energy.
With financial or logistical support of many local authorities, venues,
clubs and companies, they had put together a most diverse program
brimming with lectures, shows, exhibitions and surprises in no less than
six different venues. Guests and speakers from the UK included Anne
Goulden (on the Davenport Brothers' first UK tour) and Fergus Roy (on
the life of 'Gilly' Davenport). Jan Isenbart has written a full report
on the conference in English with many pictures on his
Zzzauber blog. The next EMHC, in two years, will be hosted by Fergus
and friends in London at The Magic Circle on September 9th-12th, 2027,
see www.emhc2027.com.
13.9.25
British
Ring Convention - tomorrow! From the organisers: International
Brotherhood of Magicians British Ring No.25
87th Annual Convention
14th September 2025, The Concordia Theatre, Hinckley, 9am -10pm.
We are looking forward to welcoming delegates to Hinckley tomorrow.
The Registration Desk opens at 9am. There is something for everyone
throughout the day: Children's magic from Graeme Shaw; Close-up with
Eddie McColl; Stage presentation with Kane & Abel; plus Magical memories
with Anita Harris. Come along to support those taking part in the
Close-up and Stage Competitions, and visit the Dealers Hall which is
open throughout the day.
And to round the day off enjoy Kane & Abel's one-hour spectacular show direct from the Edinburgh Fringe! You can still book online today Click Here or just turn up at the Registration Desk tomorrow! The Hinckley Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1RE. 13.9.25
Richard Jones: The Sound of Magic
- tonight at The Institute, Braintree. A magical experience for all the family. The
Mind Has Ears… Are You Listening? What if the sounds you hear could
shape your thoughts? What if music, whispers, and silence could alter
your reality? Welcome to The Sound of Magic—a groundbreaking theatre
experience where sound and psychology intertwine to bend perception,
challenge belief, and blur the line between illusion and reality.
Prepare for a night of world class magic & psychological intrigue that
will leave you questioning: Are your thoughts really your own? VIP
Tickets available: including a 45 min pre-show close-up magic experience
with Richard, signed poster, keyring & photo opportunity. Family tickets
available. See
www.richardjonesmagic.co.uk/tour-dates for all tour dates.
"BGT-winning magician bringing music and magic to Essex show" www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk. 13.9.25
It's
Danny Buckler on The
Magicians' Podcast Network! (Become a paid
subscriber and gain access to their full archives as well.)
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/MagiciansPodcast
Subscribe on Spotify:
www.spotify.com
Subscribe on Apple:
www.podcasts.apple.com.
13.9.25
Penn & Teller
at The London
Palladium, 13th-24th September. From the promoter: Penn & Teller, the
undisputed masters of modern magic, announce a very special run of UK
shows in 2025 to celebrate their incredible 50th Anniversary.
Renowned for their jaw-dropping performances, a joyous exploration of
magic and comedy, Penn & Teller first performed together on 19 August
1975 and are now arguably the world's most famous magicians. Celebrating
this incredible milestone, these 50th Anniversary UK dates will be Penn
& Teller's first ever shows at a West End theatre.
Penn & Teller have redefined the genre of magic and carved out their
well-deserved status as icons. Using every year of their experiences of
magic and mayhem, the anniversary tour will showcase incredible new
tricks, and offer UK audiences a rare opportunity to see the duo perform
live.
Consummate performers, Penn & Teller have continually defied
expectations - and sometimes physics - over the years with their
skewering of traditional magic tricks, crafting clever illusions that
capture audiences' minds and imaginations. With the longest running
headline act in Las Vegas, alongside hit TV series such as Penn &
Teller: Fool Us, Emmy-winning TV specials and hundreds of television
appearances. Saturday 13th September to Wednesday 24th September 2025 at
The London Palladium. Book here:
www.lwtheatres.co.uk.
Interview: 'My Choices Were Penn & Teller or Prison!': Magician Penn on Celebrating 50 Years of Penn & Teller and making their West End debut" www.broadwayworld.com. 13.9.25
Magic Car Boot Sale
- Birmingham, this Sunday! From the organiser: At the usual
venue, The Austin Sports and Social Club, Tessall Lane, Longbridge,
Birmingham B312SF. Starting at 10am, on Sunday 14th September. Admission is still only £5. Ample
free parking. Next to Longbridge Railway Station. Over 30 stalls already
booked in. Breakfast, sandwiches and drinks available. Carvery Lunch
(best to pre-book - call Alec on 07831 115448). Always a great
get-together, apart from the thousands of bargains on sale. See it
before you buy it with no postage to pay for. For any more information
contact Alec Powell 07831 115448. Join us on
Facebook if you are not already a member.
13.9.25
The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week!
This week Tommy Cooper's Egg Bag routine, seen here on a compilation show that
went out on 30th December 1999. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
13.9.25
James
Brown's Desert Island Tricks
"What if everything you thought about magic was missing the point entirely?
Prolific creator James Brown shatters conventional wisdom about magical
performance, revealing that the true essence of magic isn't found in secrets,
techniques, or special abilities, but in the powerful human connections we
create."
YouTube. Brought to you by
www.alakazam.co.uk.
13.9.25
Magic
at the Midland. Magic at the Midland is Manchester's premier magic show.
You will be amazed and amused by the magic of Steve Price, one of the
UK's top magicians. Steve will have you laughing and wondering just how
he does the impossible, turning ordinary objects into extraordinary
memories. Steve is a Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle, and he
is widely acknowledged as one of the UK's busiest and most
well-established magicians. Come and see the show that has entertained
thousands of people across the UK and on cruise ships around the world.
Sunday 23rd November, Sunday 11th January, Sunday 15th February,
Sunday 22nd March,
Sunday 21st June.
All shows start at 7.30pm at The Midland, 16 Peter Street, Manchester M60
2DS.
Book here: www.magicatthemidland.com.
13.9.25
Andrew
Normansell Lecture - The Order of The Magi, Manchester, 23rd September. Mike
Sharples writes:
On the 23rd of September The Order of The Magi is very pleased to
present a new lecture from the incredible Andrew Normansell. This
lecture is a comprehensive guide to performing magic on The Comedy Club
Circuit. Andrew has a wealth of experience in this field and so many
other sectors of the world of magic and this has made him such a
well-known name and sought after lecturer by societies around the world.
So why not come along and have a night that is guaranteed to be full of
amazing magic and a load of guaranteed laughs.
Visitors are welcome for an entrance fee of £10.00. The lecture starts at 7.45pm at The Irish World Heritage Centre, Irish Town Way, off Queens Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester. For more information check the website www.orderofthemagi.co.uk or contact Mike Sharples 0774 8833666 or secretary@orderofthemagi.co.uk. 13.9.25
David
Croucher Lecture - The Surrey Society of Magicians, 18th September. Paul
Dickson writes:
David Croucher
www.davidcrouchermagic.co.uk brings his fun packed
lecture to The Surrey Society of Magicians. This lecture is aimed at
parlour and stage magic, for a family audience. Expect good clean fun and
humour that you are free to copy and use in your own act. From Worthing,
West Sussex, David entertains with magic shows at children's parties,
family shows, and with close-up magic, and also specialises in care home /
residential home magic shows. From magic boxes to amplifiers /
microphones and props David brings his own style of performing,
teaching something for everyone that he is sure you will use.
One thing you will not see in this lecture are any card tricks or mobile
phone tricks. It's a completely non card trick event. So leave your
cards at home.
David Croucher is a full time working magician and can not wait to share
his magic with you.
Doors open at 7.30pm at The Nomad Theatre, East Horsley, Surrey.
Members are free and visiting Magicians are welcome for a £10 entrance
fee (pay on the night).
For more information contact Paul Dickson:
info.surreysociety@gmail.com.
13.9.25
Four
Magicians play Dundee Fringe. Smith & Burns, Eoin Smith and James
Dickson present jaw-dropping sleight of hand, incredible feats of
illusion and a generous helping of comedy – minds will be read; laws of
nature will be defied; dad jokes will be told. A group of Scottish
magicians will bring their award-winning magic show to Dundee for the
first time this September.
The show will take place in Sweet at Keiller Centre as part of the fifth
Dundee Fringe at 2.15pm on September 20th. Tickets costing £10 are
available now from
www.dundeefringe.com.
13.9.25
New
From Mark Leveridge Magic. The second new release in the MLM Select range
for September is Table Coins Across. In the cleanest of manners, three
coins quickly and magically jump from one of the performer's hands to the other.
No gimmicks required, this just uses regular coins combined with some sleight of
hand. Not a routine for the beginner, this magical looking effect needs to be
performed on a close up pad. To download this Select product for just £7.00 go
to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
13.9.25
Francis
Haxton Card Trophy Competition. Donato Capitella reports. The Zodiac
Magical Society held its bi-annual Francis Haxton Card Trophy
Competition on Wednesday, 11th September, with nine members competing in
a card magic contest judged by a panel of five. The winners were Marius
Brill in first place, with Nicolae Vasilescu in second place and Peter
Callaghan in third place. Visit our website at
www.zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk and follow us on Instagram for more
updates.
13.9.25
The
next Magic Live in Las Vegas will be from August 2nd-5th 2026.
Registration will open in January. Just gone Magic Live 2025 will be
covered in the October issue of Genii.
www.magicconvention.com
www.geniimagazine.com.
13.9.25
Kojak - 60 Miles to Hell. "Crocker is kidnapped along with a female magician while in Las Vegas to arrest a suspect. Theo joins forces with the illusionist's twin sister to save them. Liberace guest stars." Tuesday 16th September on ITV4. See TV Magic for details. 13.9.25
It
was good to see magician, actor, comedian and (as it turns out)
violinist, Nick Mohammed presenting The National Youth Orchestra of
Great Britain, brilliantly conducted by Dalia Stasevska, at the Proms
last week featuring Holst's The Planets and John Williams's Star Wars.
It turns out Nick is an avid Star Wars fan (although you got your
Close Encounters and Star Wars release dates back to front Nick!). Catch
up via
iPlayer.
13.9.25
"Derby
magician hopping mad after his rabbit lands him £429 council bill"
Click Here • "Magician is one of first customers at Largs Italian
takeaway"
Click Here • "Why Did Mastermind Leave 'AGT'? What We Know About His
Sudden Withdrawal"
Click Here • "This Jays player has a side hustle as a magician"
Click Here • "This Illusionist Franchise Will Disappear From
Streaming Before the Third Movie Premieres"
Click Here • "'Jeopardy!' Fans Crack Up at Ken Jennings' 'Magic
Trick'"
Click Here • "Lowestoft Seagull Theatre to host magician's eerie
set"
Click Here • That's it for another week, your UK magic news is
always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
13.9.25