Number
1327 - Saturday 29th November 2025
Mario
The Maker Magician returns! Fresh from a sold out run in New York’s New
Victory Theatre on 42nd Street and 16 sold out shows at Sydney Opera House,
Mario The Maker Magician returns for a limited season to Underbelly Boulevard in
the heart of London’s Soho for a festive treat. Bringing his robot magic to
delight audiences of all ages it is a show full of original magic handmade
robots and modern slapstick. Fast-paced interactive and full of heart Mario
leads you through a romping explosion of contagious energy and belly laughs. For
kids adults families everyone! As seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,
Blue Peter and Sesame Street. "The best kids’ magician in the world" David
Blaine. "Borderline anarchy that’s extremely good fun" **** Time Out. "Charm,
charisma and gleeful insanity" Vogue. "Very likely the best" New York Times.
Produced by Katie Rose Marchese and Chris Cox in association with Underbelly.
Runs from December 13th to January 25th. Tickets:
www.underbellyboulevard.com.
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Conjuring at the Court –
London, Sunday 28th December.
Conjuring at the Court is back, with a hilarious night of Christmas magic.
Marc Paul is a favourite at the Court with the extraordinary, engaging mind-reading act that takes him all over the world.
Danny Buckler is a marvellous comedy magician, one of the funniest magical
performers working today.
Mark Shortland combines puzzling magic with lively comedy. Penn & Teller (Fool
Us) said 'your performance was brilliant, so funny and full of life' - and he
won the British Magic Comedy Championship
John Kimmons is a favourite at the Court, we're thrilled to have him back after
three years ...a side-splittingly funny magician and ventriloquist
Doors open at 7.30pm. The show starts at 8pm and runs to 10pm with an interval.
Why not come early and enjoy a meal before the show!
To get there: it’s at the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 8PH.
Just 12 minutes from Central London: take the West Ealing train from Paddington,
or by tube on the Elizabeth Line to West Ealing, and the pub is 2 minutes walk
from the station. Parking is free from 6.30pm.
Tickets just £13 in advance. Book now at
www.conjuringatthecourt.com for
an evening full of laughter and amazement.
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Magic
In The Air at The View from The Shard with President of The Magic Circle, Marvin
Berglas.
Get ready for a night where magic reaches new heights with an evening of wonder
and illusion at the top of The Shard.
Hosted by Marvin Berglas, creator of Marvin’s Magic and President of The Magic
Circle, experience world-class magicians performing astonishing close-up magic
and mind-bending illusions, all set against breathtaking panoramic views of the
city skyline.
Immerse yourself in two unforgettable hours of amazement; intimate, interactive,
and filled with moments that will leave you spellbound.
A sophisticated night of entertainment that takes magic to another level, a
truly Shard-stopping experience!
Dates: Thursday 11th December and Friday 19th December.
Live Show 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Tickets: £40 per person + Booking Fee.
Click Here for more info and to book.
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A Packed Festive Season at My Mind Rocks.
My Mind Rocks, the online mentalism community created by Looch, is celebrating
December with its busiest month to date, featuring exclusive lectures and live
sessions from top names in the art.
Exclusive 90-Minute Lecture – Jan Forster.
We open the month with a brand-new 90-minute festive lecture from Germany’s Jan
Forster, split into three chapters: Peeks & Impressions, Book Tests & Forces,
and Mindreading & Names. All chapters are now available inside the MMR course
library.
Live Lecture with Mark Evans – 10th December, 8pm UK.
Mark Evans joins us live to share his thinking on X-Ray Peek Envelopes and
practical mentalism, in a session created especially for MMR members.
Nestor Dee Live – 17th December, 8pm UK.
French mentalist Nestor Dee brings his billet expertise and psychic-inspired
work to a special mid-month session.
Festive Special with Banachek – 23rd December, 8pm UK.
Rounding off the month, the legendary Banachek joins us for a live festive
event. Ask questions, listen to stories and get incredible advice from the
world's number 1 thought reader.
Members also enjoy weekly live jams, an active community forum, and an exclusive
20 percent discount on all products at
www.ReadMyMind.co.uk.
For details or to become a member visit
www.mymind.rocks.
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Harry
De Cruz's Desert Island Tricks.
"The motorbike appears four feet from the front row. A lady floats just
beyond the lip of the stage. That proximity rewires what audiences believe about
illusion, and it’s exactly where Harry De Cruz loves to live: smiling, present,
and letting pure astonishment carry the room..."
YouTube. Brought to you by
www.alakazam.co.uk.
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Mike Sullivan Lecture
- 3SM Magic, 1st December.
Ian Brennan writes:
Join us on December 1st for a lecture from the fantastic Mike Sullivan. Free for
members, £10 on the door for visiting magicians. Venue: The Greenheath Club, 21
Blewitt Street, Cannock WS12 4BE. Doors open 7.30pm, lecture starts at 8pm. We
can't wait to see you there.
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Oliver
Meech's Effervescent Membership marks half a year with Issue 6 – out now.
Oliver's membership shares two previously unpublished tricks every month. In
issue 6, you'll find “Simple Separation” – a variation of Jack Parker’s
marvellous multi-phase plot, using a simple gaff you may already own (or can
easily make). And “Solid Puzzle” – which turns a card packet into a sliding coin
puzzle. It's part trick, part toy, all fun. Plus get access to all previous
issues. If you like fresh plots, streamlined methods and playful audience
interaction, join in the fun
Click Here.
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The MagicWeek Video Archive.
A new magic clip or show every week! This week,
an underwater escape on Noel Edmonds' The Late Late Breakfast Show in
their "Give It a Whirl" segment, by a member of the public, Lynette, hosted by
Mike Smith and broadcast on 26th October 1985.
See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
29.11.25
Merlin's
Magic Shop is hosting an amazing Book Sale! From spellbinding tales to
magical manuals, a huge range of titles is discounted now through until Midnight
Sunday. At checkout, use the code BOOK25 to save 25% and make your reading list
even more enchanting. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or picking up a gift
for a fellow book lover, it’s the perfect time to dive into something new. Don’t
wait—these magical deals disappear after midnight on Sunday!
www.merlinswakefield.com/Books.
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Stagecraft
Workshop: Costume, with Rob Tay - Nottingham, 1st December. In this
Stagecraft session, magician and tailor Rob Tay shares his unique approach to
designing and creating costumes built specifically for performance. Since 2009,
Rob has combined his passion for magic with the art of tailoring, crafting
bespoke period pieces for himself and his performing partner Rhys Morgan, as the
magical time travelling duo, and all round spiffing chaps, Morgan & West.
In this workshop, discover how costume design can elevate your stage persona,
support storytelling, and hide the clever details every magician needs, from
concealed pockets to ingenious mechanisms. There are a limited number of
tickets. 7.15pm on Monday December 1st. For details see
www.curiouscabaret.co.uk/workshops.
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A
tiny Lego illusion with a Wickedly big twist. Dr Matt Pritchard has just
published a Wicked themed video that sees one of the witches magically melting.
As with a lot of his work, it’s a novel illusion featuring Lego mini figures and
hand crafted props!
YouTube.
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The
Curious Cabaret - December 2nd, 3rd, & 4th. The Magical Mr West and the
fabulous Billy Kidd join this month’s cast at The Curious Cabaret, alongside
your host for the evening, Chris Wilder.
The Curious Cabaret is an unforgettable night of live magic, mind-reading, and
razor-sharp comedy — presented by a rotating cast of world-class magicians, each
bringing their own signature twist to the stage.
Tickets for all events can be found at
www.curiouscabaret.co.uk. December 2nd at The Berliner, Beesto, December 3rd
& 4th at The Blue Room, Lincoln.
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Ascension The Ultimate Rising Card Miracle. Jonathan Royle writes:
After
seeing
Ian Hurst perform "Ascension" at his excellent lecture that took place on 25th
November
at The Order of the Magi in Manchester I was so impressed by the effect
and method (which is fully self-contained, and enables the deck to be used normally for other
routines) see
YouTube,
that I'd like to spread the word to help Ian find a magic manufacturer
who'd like to help him bring this effect to market.
Ian can be contacted via
hirsthypothesis@gmail.com.
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There's No Such Thing as Hypnosis!
From the organiser: World Hypnotism Day 4th January 2026 - There's No Such Thing as Hypnosis.
The British Bad Boy of Hypnosis Alex Smith aka Jonathan Royle of
www.magicalguru.com will during this free 4 Hours Live online training
reveal to you the real shocking truth about NLP, hypnotherapy and all forms of
hypnotism and psychological mind healing including those used for entertainment by
stage hypnotists, magicians and mentalists. The 4 Hour Live online Zoom Training
running from 7.30pm on Sunday 4th January 2026 until 11.30pm is 100% Free to
attend for those who register in advance
Click Here.
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Scottish
magician Eoin Smith has appeared on two episodes of the Written & Watched
podcast for a deep dive into the world of the book and film The Prestige.
In the first episode, Eoin and host Justin Duke explore Christopher Priest's
novel, before tackling Christopher Nolan's acclaimed film adaptation in episode
two. With a background in both literature and magic, Eoin brings a unique
perspective to the discussion.
www.writtenandwatched.captivate.fm.
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Bargain Hunt.
Danny Sebastian presents an episode focused on vintage board games. He
visits a toy and model museum in Brighton and recalls the teams who
gambled on such table-top treasures at auction. In Surrey, a magician
and his son held faith on a 100-year-old olive wood card game counter,
while in north Wales a duo hoped to put their opponents in check with a
chess set carved from a tree trunk. Danny also learns about the ancient
origins of snakes and ladders and plays a boisterous game of skill
designed by injured First World War soldiers. Friday 5th December on BBC
One. See TV Magic for details.
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"David Copperfield vs. Penn &
Teller's Card Magic Trick. Penn & Teller: Fool Us"
YouTube • "Piff the Magic Dragon Episode 1 - What Happened in Vegas with Penn Jillette"
YouTube • "Magician And Mentalist Asi Wind to Make Australian Debut
at Sydney Opera House"
Click Here • "Tour Dates For Magician Andrew Frost"
Click Here • "The Magic Behind the California Magic Club’s New Look"
Click Here • "Las Vegas GP: F1 meets America's Got Talent! Magician
Mat Franco wows in Las Vegas"
Click Here • "Magician forgets password to his own hand after RFID
chip implant"
Click Here • Your UK magic news is always welcomed - see you next
week, Duncan.
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