Number
1331 - Saturday 27th December 2025
Harry
Moulding: Royal Variety Success and the launch of New YouTube Channel.
Talkback Thames and Fremantle UK’s Digital team have partnered with magician
Harry Moulding, the winner of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent 2025, to launch
his brand-new YouTube channel and supersize his existing social channels. The
launch of the
Harry
Moulding Magic YouTube channel coincides with the Blackpool magician’s
appearance on the Royal Variety Performance, part of the prize for winning
Britain’s Got Talent, which went out on Sunday:
Harry's
Royal Variety Performance.
Harry Moulding said: "Winning Britain’s Got Talent has been the start of an
unbelievable adventure. To have a whole new audience of people seeing my magic
act since taking part in the show has been a dream come true. I can’t wait to
kick off this next chapter, working with the innovative teams at Fremantle UK to
bring some even bigger ideas to life on YouTube and social media for viewers
anywhere in the world."
The collaboration represents a first of its kind venture for Talkback Thames
and Fremantle UK, as they expand their world-class television formats and
digital experience beyond traditional programme-making to produce directly for
creators and talent on social media.
Harry Moulding’s new YouTube and social channels:
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@HarryMouldingMagic
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/harrymouldingmagic
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@harrymouldingmagic
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/harrymouldingmagic.
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Mario
The Maker Magician to January 25th! 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, tomorrow, 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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The Wheeltappers and Shunters
Social Club. Series 3, Episode 2. Elaine Delmar sings
You Are the Sunshine of My Life and Alvin Stardust performs My Coo Ca
Choo and Jealous Mind. Featuring performances from the Vernons and
Paul Daniels. From 1975. Thursday 1st January (50 minutes) on Talking Pictures TV.
See TV Magic for details.
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"Matt
Edmondson: How to Create a Global Board Game" Former magician Matt Edmonson
answers "What's the Trick?" in another thought provoking chat with host Ben
Hanlin on Ben's new channel What's the Trick?
YouTube.
"Have you ever wondered how to create a global board game? Ben Hanlin is joined
by radio presenter and board game creator Matt Edmondson, discussing the tricks
to becoming a successful board game creator. He discusses the creative process
behind developing board games, the importance of collaboration, the challenges
of launching a game, and the excitement of expanding into global markets. Matt
also delves into the importance of format in creativity and the joy of pursuing
diverse interests."
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Craig Petty's Magic TV: 'Talk Magic'. This week
Craig looks at the career of Russ Stevens: "Russ Stevens, from
teenage cabaret star to the man behind the magic."
YouTube.
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Jamie
Daws's Desert Island Tricks. "This week we flipped the format and put
our host in the hot seat!"
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,
The Magic Circle election on Channel 4 News from 7th September 1998 with
Jon Snow, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Jack Delvin, David Berglas, Michael Bailey and
John Lenahan. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Steve Hewlett on 'New Year’s Eve with Mike, Noel and Friends'. Mike Read and Noel Cronin present a special New Year's Eve variety show. Including an extract ventriloquist Steve Hewlett from one of their festivals of film. 10.35pm on Wednesday 31st December on Talking Pictures TV. See TV Magic for details. 27.12.25
Joel M on Celebrity Mastermind. Former Coronation Street star Colson Smith, radio presenter Nadia Jae, comedian Grace Campbell and magician Joel M are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight. On Friday 2nd January on BBC 2. See TV Magic for details. 27.12.25
Magic
at Merlins! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed a
well-deserved break with family and friends. We’ll be open again from Monday and
look forward to welcoming you back. In the meantime, our Winter Mail is now
available to download
Click Here. It’s packed with 24 pages of exciting new arrivals, exclusive
products, and special offers designed to suit everyone. Take a look and start
planning your next visit — there’s plenty to discover this winter at Merlins
Magic Shop - A real Magic Shop you can actually visit!
www.merlinswakefield.com.
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"I Photographed Louis Theroux - Then He Turned Up At My Office"
Fred and Harry Borden discuss. Includes photos of Paul Daniels and Debbie
McGee:
YouTube.
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Laurel
& Hardy. Isn't this just wonderful, Laurel & Hardy in an
archived British Pathé newsreel from 1947
YouTube.
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"The
Illusionist (2006) Movie Ending Explained & Themes Analyzed: Is
Eisenheim an Illusionist or a Summoner of Souls?"
Click Here •
"Mentalist Oz Pearlman Blows Dave's Mind - David Letterman"
YouTube • "Viral magician Xavier Mortimer is coming to L.A. for one
day only"
Click Here • "Australian Magician Fools Penn & Teller with Money
Magic Trick"
YouTube • "Heather McCalden’s Short Story About an Encounter with a
Magician"
Click Here • That's it for another year. Many thanks to everyone who
sent in news over the past 12 months, and to the Advertisers and
MagicWeek Backers that keep it ticking along. All best wishes for 2026,
Duncan.
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