Number
1355 - Saturday 13th June 2026
Dynamo
Vs Houdini comes to Sky later this year. From the producers: In
front of a huge crowd late last Saturday night, Dynamo attempted the
most ambitious and dangerous stunt of his career. The extraordinary
spectacle saw him bound in a straightjacket, locked inside a burning car
and suspended 100 feet in the air against the New York City skyline,
before making his escape.
The stunt was set against a New York backdrop – a city central to the
identities of the two magicians. Harry Houdini, widely regarded as the
greatest magician and escapologist of all time, lived in New York and
performed many of his most renowned stunts there. In 2003, at an event
in the city celebrating Houdini’s legacy, Steven Frayne was given the
name Dynamo – now one of the most recognised names in modern magic.
Dynamo’s death-defying escape will feature in three interconnected
episodes that see him travel across America, pushing his skills and
endurance to a new level. As he retraces Houdini’s footsteps and honours
his legacy 100 years after his death, Dynamo asks the question: what
would Houdini do if he were alive today? Blending astonishing magic,
daring spectacle and personal discovery, Dynamo Vs Houdini explores
identity, reinvention and our enduring desire to challenge the
impossible.
Shirley Jones, Head of Entertainment Commissioning, Sky, said: “We’re so
excited to be working with Dynamo on a series that not only celebrates
the enduring legacy of Harry Houdini but demonstrates the extraordinary
skill, innovation and jaw-dropping talent that has made him one of the
defining magicians of his generation. Combining rich storytelling,
astonishing magic and breathtaking spectacle, the series promises a
thrilling tribute to one of history’s greatest showmen while showcasing
Dynamo at the very top of his game.” Dynamo Vs Houdini will air on Sky
and streaming service NOW later this year.
13.6.26
Dynamo
Up Close and Magical - 2027 UK Tour. Dynamo is back. Following his major
sellout residencies at London’s Underbelly, one of the world’s most recognisable
entertainers returns with his first UK tour in 10 years, performing his highly
acclaimed show ‘Up Close and Magical’ to audiences across the country.
Receiving four-star reviews from both The Guardian and The Times, ‘Up Close and
Magical’ is a unique showcase of magic from across Dynamo’s incredible career to
date. Welcoming audiences of all ages, this tour promises to blow your mind and
leave you questioning how he makes the impossible possible.
Speaking on the upcoming tour, Dynamo (Steven Frayne) said: “After an incredible
run in London, I’m excited to take the show across the UK in 2027 and share that
magical feeling with audiences around the country.” January - March 2027. Book
here:
www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
13.6.26
Edinburgh Magic Convention
- 13th September 2026.
Join us for a one-day convention in Edinburgh, featuring incredible
lecturers, a dealer hall, and an unmissable gala show, all to celebrate the 80th
anniversary of the Edinburgh Magic Circle! Check the ticket link for the full
lineup. Lunch provided.
Sunday 13th September.
£50 early bird/£60 standard/£20 gala show only. Book tickets at
www.edinburghmagiccircle.com/convention.
Village Hotel Edinburgh,
140 Crewe Road South, Edinburgh
EH4 2NY.
Organised by the Edinburgh Magic Circle, see
www.edinburghmagiccircle.com or
find us on Facebook.
Please note that the gala show is included in the early bird/standard
tickets - the 'show only' tickets are for those who wish to attend the show, but not
the convention.
13.6.26
Eden
Choi and Fraser Penman join Now You See Me Live. From the promoter:
Joining the cast as special guest acts: Britain’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists Eden
Choi and Fraser Penman From the Producers of The Illusionists, and
inspired by Lionsgate‘s worldwide blockbuster film franchise, comes the London
premiere of Now You See Me Live. The acclaimed stage illusion spectacular
has captivated audiences across the globe, bringing magic to life with an
explosive mix of high-tech illusions, solo stunts and jaw-dropping spectacles.
For a strictly limited five-week summer season at the iconic London Coliseum,
Enzo Weyne, Andrew Basso, Gabriella Lester & Matthew Pomeroy will unite as The
Horsemen, transforming the magic of the films into a live stage spectacle with
never-before-seen feats of wonder. Joining the cast as special guest acts will
be Britain’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists Eden Choi & Fraser Penman. Collectively,
these illusionists have performed thousands of shows in hundreds of cities,
including sell-out residencies on Broadway and across Australia, Asia and Las
Vegas – leaving audiences spellbound and questioning the very limits of
possibility. For more information and to book visit
london.nowyouseemelive.com.
13.6.26
James
Phelan: Showman - Underbelly Boulevard Soho,
London,
16th-28th June. From the promoter: Dare to believe in magic as
you're invited to a completely astonishing, five-star night of wonder.
Presented by James Phelan - the magician most infamous for jamming the
BBC switchboard after correctly predicting the lottery - Showman comes
to London for a strictly limited run with brand-new material for summer
2026.
Unmatched, unmissable and unforgettable, this dazzling show will leave you
aching with laughter and dizzy with disbelief.
Don’t miss what The Standard calls "an unforgettable evening we can’t stop
talking about".
Here’s to making the impossible… possible. See
www.underbellyboulevard.com.
13.6.26
Hullusion
2026.
We’re over the moon to reveal that our 3rd lecturer for Hullusion 2026 is the
legendary Fay Presto!
In her extensive career Fay has been The Magic Circle Close Up Magician Of The
Year, the star of her very own BBC documentary, appeared on Paul Daniels Secrets
show and held a residency in London where she performs her incredible brand of
close up magic which has seen her achieve legend status. She very rarely travels
north of the River Thames so grab your ticket to see her amazing lecture at
Hullusion! The Kenilworth Suite, The Goodfellowship, Cottingham Road, Hull HU5
4AT on Sunday 11th October from 9.30am to 6.30pm. See
www.ticketebo.co.uk.
13.6.26
Huge
Congratulations to Mind2Mind (James Harrington and Marina Liani) on being
presented with the Academy of Magical Arts Award for Stage Magicians of the Year
at The Magic Castle on May 31st. Official Showreel 2025:
YouTube.
13.6.26
11th
Karl Fulves Convention, London, 18th July. From Allan Brown: The 11th KFC
(Karl Fulves Convention) will be held this year on Saturday 18th July from 1pm
at The Sir John Oldcastle pub, 29–35 Farringdon Road, London EC1M 3JF on the
corner of Farringdon Road and Greville Street. Nearest tube Farringdon station.
A five minute walk from International Magic in Clerkenwell Road.
The KFC is a highly informal afternoon set up to honour the most important
close-up magician of the 20th century. Attendance is free but you are required
to show at least one trick by Fulves from any of his publications. This year
promises a few surprises! At 5pm there will be a lecture and a second-hand book
sale at the nearby Betsey Trotwood pub if there is enough interest. For more
information email me at
abrown.kfc@gmail.com.
13.6.26
Alakazam
Convention Vlogumentary. From Alakazam: We've just premiered the official
Alakazam Convention Vlogumentary, and what a fantastic evening it was! A huge
thank you to everyone who joined us for the live watch party and relived some of
the magic with us. If you couldn't make it, don't worry, you can now watch the
Vlogumentary on our website whenever it suits you.
Join the Alakazam Team as we take you behind the scenes of the very first
Alakazam Magic Convention. From the planning and preparation to the lectures,
performances, dealers, and unforgettable moments, this is your chance to
experience what made the convention so special. Simply click the link below, sit
back, and enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes look at one of the most exciting
weekends in Alakazam history!
www.alakazam.co.uk.
13.6.26
Michael
Vincent: An Evening of Intimate Miracles - Temple Lodge Club, London,
Saturday 19th September.
Join us for an evening of intimate miracles, where connections are deepened and
magic happens in the most unexpected ways.
Michael Vincent is one of the world's finest exponents of pure sleight of hand.
His close-up illusions are quite frankly breathtaking. This show is Michael's
pride and joy. He designed this show with one objective in mind - to create an
atmosphere of magic.
Prepare to be amazed as Michael Vincent and his guest Frtiz "with a Z" from The
Netherlands, showcase their extraordinary skills in an intimate setting.
Due to the nature of this show, it is an exclusive event and numbers have been
limited to 25 people. Please arrive early (from 6pm).
Arriving early ensure you will be relaxed and ready for a memorable experience.
This also means we can end on time.
This is an event you don't want to miss! see
www.eventbrite.co.uk for more information and to book.
13.6.26
The
MLM E-Video Newsletter June/July 2026. The latest 33-minute online magic
video programme from Mark Leveridge is available, and here is the contents:
The Teach In – learn a fun coin box routine called Coin-undrum which ends
with a surprise. Pro Peeks – extracted from the Tool Box is this utility
card handling called The Leveridge Card Control. The Table Magician Unplugged
– part 18 of the series based on The Table Magician looks at how to maintain
audience attention between tricks. The Trick Box – here's a neat little
move which creates a clean card printing effect called The Thought Indicator
Cards. Web Offers – pay less to purchase a convincing parlour effect and
a sleight-free table top matrix routine. 60 Seconds To Success – here's
an argument for why sometimes you should turn down a potential booking. To gain
free access to this E-Video Newsletter sign up for any of the E-Clubs, details
for which can be found at
www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices.
13.6.26
Irish
Magic-Fest 2026, Dublin. 12th & 13th September. Quentin Reynolds writes: Joe
Barry and Chris Power added to Irish Magic-Fest, Saturday and Sunday, 12th and
13th September at The Teachers' Club, Parnell Square, Dublin. The main
convention runs from 6pm on the Saturday and all day Sunday. And two
masterclasses earlier on the Saturday. Artists booked so far: John Lenahan, Joe
Barry, Chris Power and Chris Congreave. Joe Barry will hold a Masterclass on the
Saturday morning on Improvising With Card Magic. Chris Power will give a
Commercial Close-Up Masterclass on Saturday afternoon. Irish conventions are
famous for their fun, friendliness, and good magic. Many overseas visitors come
and make a holiday of it. Why not you? Come and have the craic! More details at
www.irishmagicfest.com.
13.6.26
Oliver
Tabor Lecture - Order of the Magi, Manchester, 23rd June. Jonathan Royle
writes: I am delighted to say that on Tuesday 23rd June we have a lecture from
the fantastic Oliver Tabor. Oliver will be sharing brilliant effects, routines,
and ideas suitable for close-up, mentalism, parlour, and stage magic—focusing
especially on those crucial opening and closing moments in your act.
As a full-time professional magician, former President of the IBM British Ring
No. 25, British Magical Champion, and FISM European Stage Magic 3rd prize award
winner (2017), Oliver truly knows his stuff. His long-running show “West End
Magic” has entertained London audiences for over 10 years, and he’s the founder
of a unique theatre dedicated solely to magic.
Oliver’s insights into performance psychology, stagecraft, and presentation are
invaluable, whether you’re performing close-up or commanding a theatre audience.
23rd June, start time 7.30pm. Members free, (so join us today at
www.orderofthemagi.co.uk/membership) magicians’ guest fee £10 in advance
from
www.ticketsource.com or £15 – pay on the night. The Irish World Heritage
Centre has its own large car park and is extremely close to the Queens Road
Metrolink Station.
13.6.26
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week, Michael Finney on The World's Wildest Magic from 1997,
broadcast here in the UK on 30th June 2000. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here.
13.6.26
Oscar
Leonard's Desert Island Tricks.
"A cruise ship theatre looks glamorous from the outside but the work is
brutally practical: your show has to reset fast, pack down smaller than you want
and still hit like a full-scale stage production. We sit down with Oscar
Leonard, resident magician on Virgin Voyages for the past three years and newly
named Associate Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star, to unpack
what that reality teaches you about building commercial magic and mentalism that
actually lands..."
YouTube. Brought to you by
www.alakazam.co.uk.
13.6.26
Santa's
Workshop, Birmingham, June 28th – 30th. Are you Santa Claus, or have you
ever wanted to be Santa Claus, or any other Christmas-themed performer? Join us
at The Austin Sports & Social Club, Longbridge, Birmingham on June 28th – 30th
for Santa’s Workshop. Europe’s only Santa Convention. For tickets and more info
visit
www.oddsocksmagic.com.
13.6.26
Sean
Ridgeway Lecture - Northamptonshire Magicians' Club, 14th July. Joy Payne
writes: Due to his limited UK schedule Sean Ridgeway, one of America’s Most
Creative Magicians, is coming to lecture at a special additional meeting of
Northamptonshire Magicians’ Club on Tuesday 14th July. Featuring original
close-up and stage material, practical performance theory and real-world
solutions from a performer who has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Penn &
Teller: Fool Us and competed at FISM, this promises to be one of the highlights
of the club’s lecture programme.
A major emphasis will be placed on creating strong magic with simple methods.
Sean will share impromptu and minimal-prop solutions to existing plots,
providing valuable alternatives when things don’t go according to plan. These
are the sort of ideas that working performers rely on in the real world. Effects
are subject to change, but attendees can expect material involving cards, coins,
dice, napkins, rope, padlocks, mobile phones and markers. Whether you’re a
hobbyist, semi-professional or full-time performer, this promises to be an
evening packed with practical material and professional insight.
14th July. Start time 7.30pm.
Members free, magicians’ guest fee £20 – pay on the night.
Northamptonshire Magicians' Club meetings are held at
Woody’s Bar & Restaurant, Clannell Road, (Tesco Car Park), East Hunsbury,
Northampton NN4 0JF.
Important parking information: Woody’s is located in the Tesco Mereway car park. You receive up to four hours free parking while the store is open. You must validate your vehicle registration using the iPad inside the venue. Please make this the first thing you do when you arrive. Arrival time is completely up to you! Woody’s has a separate bar area where you can meet and socialise with food or a drink before the meeting starts. We’re looking forward to seeing you there, please support the raffle. Further information: www.northamptonshiremagicians.uk. 13.6.26
David Blaine Do Not Attempt. The magician explores the world through the art of illusion. In Brazil, David meets daredevils, artists, explorers and athletes. Saturday 13th June on National Geographic Wild. Repeat. See TV Magic for details. 13.6.26
"D4RYL,
a Robot Magician, is rejected by an elite magic club"
Click Here • "Robot
magician ‘not human enough’ to join Magic Circle" [subscription]
Click Here • Ian Rowland's recent lecture
for the Order of The Magi is reviewed by Jonathan Royle this week,
Click Here
• "Magicians: The Devil’s Deal Blends First-Person Gameplay with Stage
Magic Deception"
Click Here • "Stage Magician of the Year competition in Blyth
includes competitor from Berwick"
Click Here • "Liam Lawson’s Red Flags
Exposed by Magician. Interview With a Magician"
YouTube • That's it, have a magic week, Duncan.
13.6.26