Number
1332 - Saturday 3rd January 2026
The Evolution of Magic,
starring Magician and Illusionist Craig Christian and Elizabeth Best, as
seen on Britain's Got Talent. Dates from
14th February to 29th August 2026. An electrifying show that blurs the very
lines of reality! Join master of manipulation Craig Christian and Elizabeth with
her thought-provoking tales of the impossible as they delve into the world of
the unknown.
Join us for an unforgettable evening where reality blurs, and the line between
illusion and truth fades away. The Evolution of Magic at The Horseshoe Theatre,
Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Don't miss your chance to be part of the
evolution of magic – book your tickets now!
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com.
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Fay Presto
Evening - Northamptonshire Magicians’ Club, 6th January.
Joy Payne writes:
2026 sees the start of the Northamptonshire Magicians’ Club centenary year,
during which we will be welcoming many renowned guests.
Our first lecturer is Fay Presto, a British magician, celebrated for her
exceptional close-up magic performances. She has entertained a host of
celebrities and VIPs, including Madonna, Elton John, Camilla Parker-Bowles, Rod
Stewart, Boy George, Dustin Hoffman and Eric Clapton.
A Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle, Fay was personally invited to
perform for Her Majesty The Queen on multiple occasions. Her powerful
personality-based magic and ability to connect with an audience have set a
standard within the magic industry.
Fay’s television appearances include ‘Talking Telephone Numbers’, Paul Daniels’
‘Secrets’, ‘The Late Late Show’, ‘Stuff The White Rabbit’, ‘This
Morning’, ‘James Whale’, ‘Trick on 2’, and the BBC’s ‘History of Magic’ series.
She is known for her signature “bottle through the table” trick, which was
ranked as the 37th greatest magic trick of all time by Channel 4’s ‘50 Greatest
Magic Tricks’.
Her visit to NMC should be an interesting and entertaining evening.
6th January 2026. Start time 8pm – club room opens 7.30pm. Due to Health and
Safety requirements admittance to the venue is via the front entrance to the
bar. Members free, magicians’ guest fee £15 – pay on the night.
Brafield Working Men’s Club, 35 Bedford Road, Brafield-on-the-Green, NN7 1BD.
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Steve
Dela Lecture - South London Magic Society, 6th January. Simon
Rosselli writes. Steve Dela, winner of the IBM Close Up competition
twice – the first time when he was just 16 years old, three-time winner
of the ROVI trophy and The Magic Circle Young Magician of the year back
in 2005! Since then he has been creating Mentalism and released many
effects which have worked their way into working pro’s repertoires. Some
are his own creations and others twists on classic effects. Everything
is simple to do and there is something for everyone.
Steve will feature his "Night flight Deck”, "Will to Read Lite", "Sneak
Like a Pro", "Mind Mansion" and a Named Card in Wallet – any wallet.
Plus plenty of tricks and tips. Doors open at 7.30pm, lecture from
8pm-10pm, visiting magicians welcome (£10 for non-members, which can go
to membership if you wish to join) at the West Beck Club, 1 Sidney Road,
Beckenham BR3 4PX.
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Harry
Potter and the Cursed Child. There’s magic in every moment in Harry
Potter and the Cursed Child, the most awarded play in history and "one of
the most defining pop culture events of the decade" Forbes. And now, the 8th
Harry Potter story is bringing the magic back to London’s West End. 19 years
after Harry, Ron, and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re back on a most
extraordinary new adventure – this time, joined by a brave new generation that
has only just arrived at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry. Prepare for spectacular spells, a mind-blowing race through time, and
an epic battle to stop mysterious forces, all while the future hangs in the
balance. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John
Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a new play by Jack Thorne received
its world premiere in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre in summer 2016.
Jamie Harrison is the magic and illusion consultant. Recent credits include Stranger Things (Phoenix Theatre); The Ocean at the End of the Lane (Noël Coward Theatre, transfer from The National Theatre), A Beautiful Noise (Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway); Pinocchio (The National Theatre). Jamie is also co-artistic director of Vox Motus and has co-created, co-directed, and designed the company’s work, most recently Flight (Vox Motus/Edinburgh International Festival) and Dragon (Vox Motus/National Theatre Scotland/Tianjin People’s Theatre, China). In 2017 Jamie was the recipient of the Edinburgh International Magic Festival’s Great Lafayette Award for outstanding contribution to stage magic. Book here: www.uk.harrypottertheplay.com. 18.6.16
Alakazam
2025 New Year Special Announcement. It's the end of our busiest ever year
and we want to thank every single person who has come along with us on this
journey...
YouTube
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The MagicWeek Video Archive.
A new magic clip or show every week! This week,
pickpocket Andy Mann on Crackerjack on 2nd November 1984. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Andrew
O'Connor's Magicians. Lifelong friends Harry and Karl (David
Mitchell and Robert Webb) are the greatest magic double act in the
country. But after a guillotine illusion goes horribly wrong, their
friendship and careers are finished... Now showing in the UK on Amazon
Prime.
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New
from Mark Leveridge Magic. To start the new year there are two new
additions to the MLM Select range of limited time releases, taken from
the E-Club Pro archives. The first is called Star: Two sets of five ESP
cards are displayed, one with red backs, the other blue. A spectator
takes the blue set and mixes the cards under the table while the
magician does the same with the red set. The two piles are placed on the
table and when the top two cards of the randomly mixed piles are turned
over, they prove to be the same symbol e.g. the Star! That's a surprise,
but what's even more amazing is that when all the other ESP cards are
turned face up, each and every one has also magically turned into a
matching Star symbol! This routine is straightforward to do and comes as
a downloadable video file offering a performance and full explanation
for just £7.00. To watch a dem and to order go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
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Kevin
Cunliffe Lecture - Blackpool Magicians Club, 29th January. Kevin
Cunliffe writes: Due to a successful 2025 lecture tour, with amazing
feedback from all the clubs and societies that booked my live lecture, I
have had to extend my lecture into 2026 due to popular demand. The 2026
Lecture Tour will be starting on the 29th January at the Blackpool
Magicians Club. Open to non-members, £10 on the door, at 7.30pm on 29th
January at The Blackpool Magicians Club, 56-60 Caunce Street, Blackpool
FY1 3LE.
Over quarter of a century in the making. Performing magic and
entertaining audiences in their thousands from all around the world and
entertaining both magicians and general public. Now is your chance to
see this fascinating and informative Magic Lecture. I have finally
decided to compile together some of my most closely guarded secrets,
that have helped me along the way over these years. Consisting of fully
time-tested routines and methods. Many of these routines and methods
have come about by challenging circumstances, and many are methods that
have aided me through challenging circumstances. It is from these
circumstances that gave the title to this lecture ‘The Good, The Bad &
The Gruesome’, this does not reflect the quality of the effects and
methods included but that of the situations of certain shows and
circumstances that gave birth to these effects and methods. Within the
lecture I will be covering that of EDC, Close-up, Mind Reading, Stage
Illusion, Sleight of Hand and Sideshow. Prepare to experience the weird
and wonderful world of Kevin Cunliffe aka Psycho Kev.
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David Blaine: Real or Magic? For more than a decade, David Blaine has been captivating the world with his high-profile endurance stunts. Starting his career as a magician who appeared to do the impossible with a deck of cards, he was soon following in the footsteps of Houdini, seeking out that which seemed physically impossible, and actually doing it. This special programme follows Blaine's signature brand of street magic and mystifies some of the most recognisable celebrities in the world, including Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz and Will Smith, to name a few. Blaine goes into the homes of Kanye West and Olivia Wilde, and visits Stephen Hawking at his office at Cambridge University. He also travels the world, astonishing people from all walks of life with never-seen-before, inconceivable magic. Tuesday 6th January on Sky Max. See TV Magic for details. 3.1.26
David Blaine: Beyond Magic. Following his critically acclaimed ratings smash David Blaine: Real or Magic, Blaine returns with his most revealing performance yet, which has been two years in the making. Blaine pulls the lid off his signature brand of street magic, sparking reactions that will leave audiences in awe and defy all expectations. Magic meets documentary in the one-hour special, as Blaine blows the minds of some of the most recognisable celebrities in the world, including David Beckham, Johnny Depp, Drake, Steph Curry, Dave Chappelle, John Travolta, Patrick Stewart, Emma Stone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, among others. Tuesday 6th January on Sky Max. See TV Magic for details. 3.1.26
Chris
Wardle. As MagicWeek 'went to press' it was so sad to hear that
Chris Wardle had died on December 31st, having been diagnosed with an
aggressive cancer just 6 weeks ago. DT.
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Now You See Me Live: does the silly spectacle of this ridiculous film
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herself on the international stage"
Click Here • That's it for this week. Your UK magic news is always
welcomed. See you next week, Duncan.
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