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Chris Tennant
The New Lecture


The lecture contains Chris’s real world working material. From his award winning Blindfold Routine and Centre Tear to his closely guarded coin routines that have entertained hundreds of people over the years, there is something for everyone. Chris has written and performed 4 Fringe shows including a sell out run of his one man close up show "The Secret Show".

"It was a very successful evening for the club and on behalf of all the members of myself, we can’t thank you enough, hopefully we will see you again in the upcoming years!"
- Zak Stone, Leeds Magic Circle


"One of the best Centre Tears we have ever seen"
- Zodiac Magic Society

Duration: 1-2 hours
Availability: Worldwide
Email: enquiries@tennantmagic.co.uk

Website: www.christennant.co.uk

Telephone: +44 7812 587446
Home: Devon


Ian Keable
A Professional's Repertoire


Ian Keable has been a full time magician since 1990, working principally in Comedy Clubs and at Corporate events. His lecture, Cabaret Magic, concentrates on the theory and practise of what he does for a living: performing Cabaret for adult audiences.

In his lecture Ian performs and explains several tricks from his professional repertoire to illustrate not only how to, but also how not to, do Cabaret magic. Ian also talks about choosing Cabaret material, how to be funny, patter to avoid, dealing with hecklers, using assistants from the audience and other aspects of Cabaret magic which can only be learnt through solid performing experience.

Above all the lecture is designed to be entertaining. He guarantees that even if you don't use any of his tricks or buy his lecture notes, you will still have a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

"I doubt anyone in magic offers a funnier, more effortlessly entertaining lecture... I've no idea what he charges but he's worth double." Ian Rowland (from a report in Abra).

Duration: Up to two hours
Availability: UK, unless someone makes me an offer I can’t refuse.
Email: ian@iankeable.co.uk

Website: www.iankeable.co.uk

Telephone: 020 7263 0261
Home: London


Jay Adkins

Tenyo Small Plastic Wonders

I have been a collector of Tenyo for over 30 years and my collection reflects this. So I thought I'd bring out some of my favourite pieces to show, talk about, and allow people to experience the wonder that these effects give. This lecture revolves around the beauty and ingenuity of the Tenyo world, from magicians calling them simple plastic magic tricks, I show how they are a wonder of design with great thought going into them. The lecture is filled with current Tenyo effects along with classics and rare items also including some not to be found in the UK. I hope to show that they are not just plastic effects, they are ingenuous.

Coupled with stories on the creation process, along with hands-on demonstrations, I will explain and let members handle my collection as well as giving an insight to the magical world of Tenyo.

"What a spellbinding evening where Jay Adkins unveiled the charming world of Tenyo magic. It was a delightful surprise to see some of the Tenyo tricks I had never encountered before, and to marvel at the ingenious methods and principles behind these mostly plastic marvels. Jay's boundless enthusiasm and passion for his Tenyo collection was contagious. One of the highlights of the evening was learning about the exceptional Tenyo inventors. Jay’s vast collection spans modern Tenyo tricks back to retro and rare items, including some only available in Japan."
Anglian Magic Society.

Duration: Two hours
Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Email: jayadkinsmagician@mail.com

Telephone Mobile: 07776 415605

Telephone Home: 01562 822817


Jez Rose
We Are All Absolutely Beside Ourselves


An Associate Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star (London) and Member of the Academy of Magical Arts (Hollywood), Jez Rose is a highly respected lecturer, presenter and performer. His reputation is built on his ability to explore complicated topics with tremendous honesty, clarity, warmth and humour.

Presented in Jez’s well-known relaxed and professional style, what is We Are All Absolutely Beside Ourselves?

- It is a lecture about taking effects you already perform and creatively making them different, more appealing, more theatrically interesting, entertaining and more magical.
- It is a lecture that will show how 3 seconds can instantly improve your performance.
- It is a lecture about differentiating yourself as a performer and what that means with your existing routines and how it can result in you earning more.
- It is a lecture that will explain how 7 seconds can instantly boost your confidence.
- It is a lecture that teaches some of Jez’s favourite routines, dissecting how to start with a moment, whether a purchased routine or a selection of items, and create something that audiences care about, which immediately makes you - and your magic - more fascinating, in turn creating a ‘category of one’.
- It is a lecture like no other.

Working with theatrical directors, performers and television producers, behind the scenes Jez is sought-after as an “act doctor” for his attention to detail and his sharp understanding of how to elevate performances to become more magical and meaningful, resonating with audiences and standing out from others. With more than 100 appearances on television as a magician and broadcaster and over 18 years as a professional performer, his creative work in magic is often behind the scenes and his performances under a pseudonym. For the first time he is offering his collected thoughts and advice to the magic community.

“Jez is always at the top of his game. His innate ability to entertain has enabled him to develop a solid business as a much in demand corporate entertainer.”
Marc Paul

“One of the most refreshing performers I’ve seen in a long time."
Anthony Owen

“Jez has a deep passion and understanding of magic, both theoretical and practical and his personal performances have always been delivered with real professionalism.”
Richard McDougall

“Jez is a phenomenal performing magician - not only a wonderful performer but a font of information in the history of magic and magical effects. There are very few people who have the diversity, appreciation and magical knowledge that Jez has.”
Paul Roffman

Available as anything from 30 minutes to a full day workshop worldwide. As Jez is often working abroad, please contact his PA, Steph Middleton-Foster, in the first instance to check availability: pa@jezrose.co.uk


Kevin Gallagher

Kevin has enjoyed several decades working as a professional magician including Exhibitions and Promotions, Corporate Events and Private Functions.

He has previously lectured or performed at many UK and European magic societies and events, was summer resident magician at 'Accademia Italiana Arte Magica', has enjoyed competition success at the likes of London International Convention and European Championships (Vienna) and is a member of magic societies such as FFFF.

Lectures includes sleight-of-hand magic suitable for almost all conditions using no special props so lending themselves to impromptu situations and can be pitched for any standard of magician from novice to very accomplished.

There are no articles for sale but everyone will gain something from the evening.

Duration: Up to 2 hours

Availability: Worldwide subject to availability

Email: Magic@Mystifier.co.uk
Website: www.mystifier.co.uk
Telephone: 07805 481040
Home: Midlands


Leveridge Legerdemain
The brand new lecture from Mark Leveridge
All new material extracted from the E-Club Pro archives
Available in both Zoom and In-Person formats from January 2022 onwards


Mark says: For the last few years I have successfully presented lectures containing varied, practical effects from the E-Club Pro vaults. Leveridge Legerdemain is the latest collection of this material, all of which is completely different from that used in previous E-Club Pro based lectures.

“On behalf of the Ring 205 in Indianapolis I wanted to say thanks for the E-Club Live lecture. Lots of wisdom, logic and jewels were in the information you shared with us.”
Chris Topel

As usual, I perform and give full explanations of all the included effects. The lecture contains magic that is suitable for a close up show, mentalism, parlour work and strolling.

“Mark’s current lecture is to be thoroughly recommended because it’s the ideal society lecture. There is no padding, just a series of highly commercial effects expertly performed and fully explained. There is material for the working pro and the young newcomer, nothing is difficult to do and some items are virtually self-working. There is not even a table with stuff for sale, which makes a change, because no special props are required other than some simple DIY.”
Keith Downs, Peterborough Society Magicians

With over 40 years experience of presenting lectures to magicians all over the world, I believe that I can offer a presentation that is professionally delivered and which has no associated sales attached, thus making it a true lecture and not a thinly disguised dealer dem!

“It was a pleasure to have Mark give his E-Club Pro-Live lecture. His easy going and professional style were the perfect backdrop to some varied, engaging and thoughtful magic – all workable and a great addition to any act either as standalone effects or using elements to enhance routines that you do. We would recommend him to any magic club looking to build their lecture programme; you won’t be disappointed.”
Derek Oliver, President, Home Counties Magical Society

Clubs can choose from two different formats – Zoom or In-Person. For further details and to watch a video trailer, go to the web link shown below.

Availability: Worldwide

Email: magic@markleveridge.co.uk
Website: www.markleveridge.co.uk/lectures
Telephone: 01392 490565
Home: Exeter


Oliver Tabor
Openers & Closers


Oliver is a full time stage and close-up magician, specialising in visual stage magic who regularly performs in theatre shows and cabaret venues around the world. He is a member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, a past President of the I.B.M. British Ring No. 25, and an award-winner in the stage category at the FISM European Championships of Magic. His long-running London show, West End Magic, has been resident at the Leicester Square Theatre for over 10 years and now regularly tours the UK. Oliver also runs his own theatre dedicated to magic shows in an historic 17th century Red Brick Barn in Essex for 20 years.

Openers & Closers lecture - Offering effects, routines and ideas for close-up, mentalism, stage and parlour magic to start and finish your show. Including quick opening card effects for close-up and parlour, a gimmickless bottle production for parlour and stage, opening and closing mentalism card routines, plus effects with bubbles, roses, business cards and more. He also covers his thoughts on stage magic with an introduction into how techniques, psychology and rules followed by stage manipulators can easily be applied to all performance situations such as utilising body movement and eye contact.

From quick opening effects to closing routines plus presentational ideas and advice on stagecraft, for both close-up and stage.

Lecture notes and products are on offer to purchase afterwards.

"Presented with grace, and an innocent humility, Oliver is a modern-day gentleman of magic. The whole lecture provided tips, tricks, gems and takeaways for everyone. This therefore, was a lecture for everyone...irrespective of individual genre."
The Magic Circle - April 2023

"A fabulous new lecture from Oliver going through his openers and closers from his professional repertoire. The knowledge shared was clearly straight from his stage act that has been touring and works in the real world night after night. The audience were appreciative of the wisdom passed on and all came away with something to improve the way we open and close our set."
I.B.M. convention - September 2024

Duration: 1-2 hours
Availability: Worldwide

Email: info@olivertabor.com
Website: www.westendmagic.com
Telephone: +44 7900 543384
Home: Essex


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