Number
1303 - Saturday 14th June 2025
Joel
M: Your Friendly Neighbourhood Magician. Magician, content creator
and television presenter Joel M (Bangor-born Joel Mawhinney) found his
passion for magic at the age of 5. By 11 he was performing and
captivating audiences. Now, he's known for his mesmerising mentalism and
seemingly impossible illusions, with more than 20 million followers
online. In 2022, he was named 'Northern Ireland's Celebrity of the Year'
and became a presenter on 'Blue Peter'. Whether performing for
celebrities or hometown crowds, Joel always puts on a special show.
Friday 26th September at 7.30pm at Downstairs at the MAC, 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast BT1 2NJ. Tickets: Click Here.
Sunday 28th September at 7.30pm at The Court House, 16 Quay Street, Bangor BT20 5ED. Tickets: Click Here. 14.6.25
Sussex
Magic Convention, Sunday 5th October. Join us at our convention for
an unforgettable experience! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of
magic, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and learn from renowned
magicians. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned pro, you'll discover
new techniques, witness jaw-dropping performances, and engage in
hands-on workshops. Enjoy networking opportunities, and the chance to
share your passion with like-minded individuals. Don’t miss out on this
magical gathering that promises inspiration and unforgettable memories.
Reserve your spot today and let the magic unfold! With Wayne Fox, Paul
Gordon and Chris Congreave, from 10am to 10pm on Sunday October 5th
Adastra Hall, Keymer, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8QH. Find out more and
book here:
www.sussexmagicconvention.co.uk.
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The
Karl Fulves Convention 2025. News from Allan Brown: The Karl Fulves
Convention (KFC) will be held this year on Saturday 12th 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, 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, or from any of his publications. To commemorate its 10th anniversary, this year's convention promises a few surprises! At 5.30pm 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 abrown.kfc@gmail.com. 14.6.25
The
Pete Heat Show - The Magicians Table, London, 20th June. Funny,
extremely good at magic, and the tallest person in most rooms. It's Pete
Heat. He's entertained the Steven Spielberg, Emily Blunt Oscar Isaac,
John Krasinski... and that was only on one night!
Pete is kicking off our Summer Spectacles series on June 20th; our
series of solo shows on Friday nights at The Magicians Table. Expect
excellent magic, laughs and good drinks. Tickets are selling fast, so
grab yours while you can. Friday 20th June. Doors 6.30pm. Show 7.30pm
Tickets £32. The Magicians Table, 49 Tanner Street, London
www.magicianstablelive.com.
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Funky
Snake Escape Rooms & Magic Theatre Grand Opening. Funky Snake Escape
Rooms & Magic Theatre was officially opened by Linda Lusardi last week.
The venue in Leighton Buzzard houses Escape Rooms, a Magic
Theatre/Comedy Club and more! On Friday 27th June Richard Pinner and
Harry De Cruz will be appearing, hosted by Dave Allen. Tickets are now
available:
Click Here. "Join us for an unforgettable evening of wonder and
amazement at our monthly Magic Nights! Watch in awe as some of the UK's
top magicians dazzle you with mind-blowing illusions, sleight of hand,
and unbelievable feats of magic." Plans are underway to make the magic
and comedy nights a weekly event, and you can find out all about Funky
Snake Escape Rooms & Magic Theatre here:
www.funkysnakeescape.co.uk. [I featured this exciting new magical
venture just a few weeks ago and wish them every success with it. Unique
places, such as this, can ignite an interest in magic that sometimes
lasts a lifetime! DT].
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The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week!
This week, Wayne Dobson in his weekly guest spot on The Joe Longthorne Show from
26th July 1989. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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"Looch's
Desert Island Tricks"
YouTube.
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John
Hotowka's 'Close-Up That Paid Off My Mortgage Lecture' - Zodiac Magical
Society, London, 18th June. Donato Capitella writes: On 18th June,
the Zodiac Magical Society in London is thrilled to host a lecture by
John Hotowka. You’ll learn some of the routines he still uses today that
have been honed over three decades, performing to every type of audience
possible. You'll learn all the wrinkles and theatre of performing
close-up under-fire and in all conditions.
This event will take place on Wednesday, June 18th, 8pm-10pm, at our
club room, just a five-minute walk from the Northfields Tube station on
the Piccadilly Line. There is a £10 charge for visitors. Please email
membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk to reserve your spot as soon
as possible, as places are limited. Visit our website at
www.zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk and follow us on Instagram for more
updates.
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Katrina
Kroetch's '52 Tips, Tricks & Hacks Lecture' - Cambridge Pentacle Club,
17th June. Hugh Newsam writes: The Cambridge Pentacle Club is proud
to present a lecture by Katrina Kroetch ('Magical Katrina') from LA, an
"all-rounder" magician from kids to close-up and from stage to
corporate. She has appeared on Penn & Teller Fool Us and also starred in
Chappell Rowen's magic themed Red Wine Supernova video. She is also a
savvy businesswomen and her lecture will look at the business side of
being a successful magician, together with a few of her signature
effects.
Doors open 7.30pm, Lecture 8pm on Tuesday 17th June at Pentacle Club, St
Andrew’s Church Centre, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge CB1 3JS. £10 on the
door or you can purchase in advance via
www.pentacleclub.com. Any questions contact Hugh Newsam:
hugh@newsam.name.
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Andrew
Lloyd Webber confirms new show The Illusionist will open next year.
"We’re doing a new show together after Evita, called The Illusionist and
that’ll open in London, I reckon, in September of next year. It’s
produced by the wonderful Michael Harrison, who produced Sunset and is
producing Evita." Read the full story by Alex Wood in
www.whatsonstage.com.
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'Amethyst
presents: Top Secret - The Magic of Science' is reviewed by Neil Roberts
this week. "I recently got the opportunity to see this show on its
current nationwide tour. Having known Danny Hunt for more years that
either of us want to admit I was interested to see how things would pan
out. Presented in the style of a children’s TV presenter Professor Danny
and his lab assistant Crazy Kazy performed "magic that looks like
science and science that looks like magic". One word that sums up the
show is enthusiasm both from the performers and generated in the
audience's responses..." To read the full review
Click Here.
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"The
Good, The Bad, The Gruesome: A Night with Psycho Kev" is reviewed by
Jonathan Royle this week, "When a magic lecture is billed as 'The Good, The Bad, The Gruesome', you know
you're not in for an ordinary evening of card tricks and coin vanishes. And when
it’s being delivered by Kevin Cunliffe—better known in certain delightfully
deranged circles as Psycho Kev—you don’t just attend, you strap in for the ride..."
To read the full review
Click Here.
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Mark
Leveridge Magic: Make Yourself A Payback Winner. For the month of
June Mark Leveridge Magic is holding a special promotion called Payback.
The idea is simple. Place any order in June and your name will be
included in a list from which, at the end of the month, two names will
be drawn at random. These two lucky customers will each receive a Credit
Voucher equivalent to the total amount spent on their orders in the
month, thus enabling them to spend the money all over again! Obviously,
the larger the amount spent, the bigger the prize that you would
receive. So take a look at the MLM range of quality downloads at
www.markleveridge.co.uk and place your order(s) before the end of
this month to ensure that your name is in the 'hat'.
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Steve Valentine Lecture - Southend Sorcerers, Sunday 6th July.
Southend Sorcerers are delighted to announce that on Sunday 6th July, we're
hosting an incredible lecture from the brilliant Steve Valentine.
Steve is based in Canada but he's over here for a week or two and has agreed to
come and lecture for us. His lecture and one man show were highlights at the
Blackpool Convention 2024, and as he actually started his magical journey as a
teenager with Southend Sorcerers, it's very fitting that he'll be visiting his
old stomping ground. Steve's show is full of references to our club and it'll be
brilliant to welcome him home!
Steve's lecture is at the Ekco Club, Thornford Gardens, Southend on Sea SS2 6PU.
It's being held on Sunday 6th July at 7.30 pm and visitors are welcome - tickets
are just £10.
For more information and to book seats, contact Adrian Fox tel: 07711 982890
adrianfoxmagic@gmail.com.
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Nottingham Guild of Magicians Magic Auction, 19th June. Paul Temple writes: After a successful return to the calendar in 2023 and 2024, our Auction of Magic is back! It's free entry for anyone that would like to check, bid and potentially take home magic props, books and memorabilia. Card and cash accepted. If you have any magic gear you'd like to sell at the event, we can arrange this for a small commission. Please email: nottmguild@hotmail.com The more the merrier. Thursday 19th June at Nottingham Guild of Magicians, Pond Hills Lane Community Centre, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 8DR. Doors open at 7pm. All welcome - free entrance! 14.6.25
Border Force: America's Gatekeepers. "Packages of cocaine are found concealed in the chassis of a bus, officers receive a tip-off about a vehicle loaded with cartel cash, and a magician comes under scrutiny." Monday 23rd June on U&Dave. See TV Magic for details. 14.6.25
"Harry
Moulding Wins BGT 2025: What Will The Magician Do Next?"
Click Here • "Review: Ghost Stories. Curve Leicester"
Click Here • "Essex Britain's Got Talent magician practiced tricks
in army"
Click Here • "Three Reasons Why…Magicians And Marketers Have The
Same Job"
Click Here • "World famous magician Penn Jillette’s
semi-autobiographical novel about criminal carnies"
Click Here •
"Comedian and magician Pete Firman coming to Swindon"
Click Here •
That's all for this week. Your UK magic news is always welcomed. See you
next week, Duncan.
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MagicWeek TM magic magazine - Created and Published weekly by Duncan Trillo MIMC © 2000-2025
Number
1302 - Saturday 7th June 2025
Many
congratulations to Harry Moulding on his BGT 2025 win last Saturday night,
when impossible magic became possible, in a "Mission Impossible" routine
masterminded by Russ Stevens!
"Harry Moulding skydives into epic 'Magician: Impossible' performance! The Final
BGT 2025"
YouTube.
"And the winner of BGT 2025 is... Harry Moulding! The Final BGT 2025" YouTube.
"Every performance from Series 18 Winner – Harry Moulding! BGT2025" YouTube.
"Exclusive: BGT Champion Harry Moulding Stuns with His Winning Magic Tricks - Lorraine" YouTube.
"My Britain's Got Talent win is a dream come true" www.bbc.co.uk.
"Britain's Got Talent winner Harry Moulding opens up about performing for 'magician' King Charles" www.uk.news.yahoo.com. 7.6.25
Irish
Magic-Fest 2026. Quentin Reynolds writes: The Society of Irish Magicians are
delighted to announce that the 2026 Irish Magic Convention will be held at The
Teachers' Club, Parnell Square, Dublin on Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th
September next year. Why not come and enjoy Irish hospitality and magic, or even
make a longer stay of it and tie it in with a holiday, as many of our overseas
visitors do. Further details and line-up will be announced shortly. In the
meantime, it's a date for your diary.
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The Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 2025. Festival Magic listings featuring magic and magic related shows: Click Here. The Magic listings were compiled for MagicWeek by Peter McLanachan: www.thecardman.co.uk, many thanks Peter! 7.6.25
Enchanted
Rabbit Magic Wizards Weekend Magic Convention 2026.
We've had some truly excellent acts over the years and some absolute legends
from the world of magic! We return for our fifth convention on Friday 17th
(evening) to Sunday 19th April
2026 with our Enchanted Rabbit Magic Wizards Weekend Magic Convention.
We're booked back into The Gibside Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, as our Convention HQ. Acts will be
announced soon! Tickets are now available via
www.theenchantedrabbit.com.
We're looking forward to another fun, friendly and magical weekend!
Chris Cross & Claire-Elizabeth.
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Canadian
Mentalist Eric Samuels joins MMR Live.
My Mind Rocks is
thrilled to announce that Canadian mentalist Eric Samuels will be joining us
live on Wednesday 11th at 8pm (UK time) for a very special interactive session.
The evening will focus on the classic plot of 'Sneak Thief', a staple in
mentalism repertoires around the world. Eric has spent a considerable part of
his career refining and developing elegant solutions to this modern classic, and
during the session he will showcase a range of powerful ideas and approaches.
As part of the experience, Eric will also take us through his brilliant and
acclaimed routine: 'Devious Aspirations' – a routine that exemplifies layered
thinking, subtlety, and direct audience impact. This is not to be missed!
www.mymind.rocks.
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"Michael
Ammar's Desert Island Tricks"
YouTube.
"Phill Smith's Desert Island Tricks" YouTube.
Brought to you by www.alakazam.co.uk. 7.6.25
The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week!
This week, Max Maven in a guest spot on John Fisher's 'The Best of Magic' from
11th October 1989. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Richard
Wiseman helps to creates an art installation based on Victorian magician
Harry Marvello, and urges other magicians to celebrate the magic history in
their local area,
Click Here.
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Travis
Perkins Ferrybridge Day of Magic, Sunday 6th July. We have a limited number
of spaces left for dealers. If you would like a table please get in contact!
Lecturettes and the Showette, Dealers and traders, the day looks like it will be
another great event - put it in your diary now. More news as we approach the
day! The venue is The Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire
WF11 8PQ. Doors open at 9.45am and the day ends at 5pm. For more information
please email Michael Shepherd
gmfs.msm@gmail.com or Danny Hunt
info@amethystmagic.com.
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Erwyd
le Föl - The Official Jester of Conwy Town, North Wales - has set a new
world record for the most number of brooms balanced on his chin! On Friday, 30th
May, Erwyd balanced a staggering 17 brooms all at once. A feat never before
seen.
The stunt was part of a Peregrine Circus's summer tour of North Wales featuring
acrobats, live music, and of course Erwyd himself who performs several feats of
magic in the round in the big top. You can catch Peregrine Circus from now until
the end of August, with further information available from
www.peregrinecircus.com.
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The
E-Video Newsletter June/July 2025. Mark Leveridge is pleased to announce the
publication of his latest online video presentation which contains the
following. The Teach In – this time Mark teaches you a close up effect
called Big Money that has a great surprise finish. Pro Peeks – extracted
from the E-Club Pro Lecture Room is a classic packet trick called The Unprint
Button. The Table Magician Unplugged – in part 12 of the series based on
The Table Magician advice e-book Mark reveals exactly what he says when opening
with a new table. The Trick Box – a commercial up-in-the-hands coin
effect called Simplex Hopping Halves from The Strolling Magician is explained.
Web Offers – get amazing deals on a 270 page card magic e-book and on a
coin box routine full of great visual magic. 60 Seconds To Success – Mark
recommends the advantages of having a close trusted magic friend or two to work
on your magic with you. To watch the complete 42 minute presentation, simply
sign up to Mark's free E-Club Lite at
www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices which also provides you with his
monthly email newsletter, and the weekly Back-Chat blog.
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Blue Peter. "Joel meets the stars of How to Train Your Dragon, former Strictly winner and wildlife hero Hamza joins us in the Blue Peter garden, Abby goes head-to-head in a gaming battle with comedy legend Romesh Ranganathan, and viral magician Arshdeep Soni wows us with his magic." Friday 13th June on CBBC. See TV Magic. 7.6.25
Ace Magical Variety Show - King's Hall, Ilkley, tonight! From the promoter: Tickets are now available online via the Bradford Theatres box office for this amazing magic variety show on 7th June 2025 at Kings Hall in Ilkley! Raising money for Yorkshire Cancer Research, and starring Matricks Illusion, Jimmy Cricket, John Danbury, John Kimmons, Steve Gore, Kay Dyson, Fundini, WTA Dance Academy, Deanna and Abra ‘Kid’ Abra! Plus John Danbury's daughters Imogen & Iris are singing and there are a whole host of close up magicians performing beforehand including John Hotowka, Zak Stone, Rich Stubbs & Stuart Cooper! See www.bradford-theatres.co.uk and www.acemagicalvarietyshows.com. "Here's the line-up at Ace Magical Variety show at King's Hall" www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk. 7.6.25
The
Last Laugh - June, July & August Dates.
From the promoter: Don't miss this tribute to Britain’s
iconic comedy legends and their stories. Direct from a sell-out run at
Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Last Laugh is a brand-new laugh-a-minute
play which re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest
comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse.
Filled with great gags and touching stories, The Last Laugh is nostalgic
and poignant. The
Last Laugh is written and directed by the award-winning Paul Hendy, and
stars Bob Golding as Morecambe, Simon Cartwright as Monkhouse and Damian
Williams as Cooper.
See
www.thelastlaughplay.co.uk.
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American Chopper. "The team takes on two jobs - a bike for illusionist Steve Wyrick and another for a frozen beverage specialist. Everyone cools off by inviting their families for a sweet treat." Sunday 15th June on Discovery Turbo. See TV Magic for details. 7.6.25
"Decision to be made on whether
'mind magician' can perform comedy
hypnosis shows"
Click Here •
"Atlantis Paradise Island Announces The Return Of Internationally
Renowned Illusionist Rob Lake To The Atlantis Theater"
Click Here •
"Esther's Follies magician Ray Anderson preserves rare magic poster art"
Click Here •
That's it for another week, many thanks for all your news. See you next
week, Duncan.
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