Notice

Where organisers have contacted MagicWeek to let us know that their show / event has been cancelled (or if we have heard) then we have removed their listing. Other listings on this 'What's On' page remain, but can not be considered as being 100% accurate. It is always best to double-check with an organiser before making a journey to a show or event.

Magic Goes Wrong - Apollo Theatre, London

November Dates

From the promoters: Created with Magic legends Penn & Teller, Mischief Theatre conjure up an evening of grand illusion. In the next ‘Goes Wrong’ comedy to hit the West End, the original Mischief company play a hapless gang of magicians presenting a charity event. As the accidents spiral out of control, so does their fundraising target! Penn & Teller won’t be appearing on stage. The Vaudeville Theatre operates strictly under the government Tier 2 requirements. For further information check our Covid-19 secure information page. All bookings in a party must only be from the same household or the legally defined support bubble.

Now Booking: Thursday 21st October 2021 to Sunday 27th February 2022

www.nimaxtheatres.com

Graham Lee's Care & Share Balloon Day - Portsmouth

30th November

Graham writes: The first day will be held in Portsmouth on Tuesday 30th November, kindly sponsored by Qualatex Balloons. The day is from 10am till 5pm and I will be running 4 workshops and explaining some Christmas balloon models. Plus, there will be time to try out some new designs and enjoy a fun competition, if you'd like to join in, with some prizes to be won. Any questions then please get in touch: graham@balloonartwholesale.co.uk or to book go to www.balloonartwholesale.co.uk. Early Bird Special: Book by 20th November £15 (book after 20th November £20).

Magic Goes Wrong - Apollo Theatre, London

December Dates

From the promoters: Created with Magic legends Penn & Teller, Mischief Theatre conjure up an evening of grand illusion. In the next ‘Goes Wrong’ comedy to hit the West End, the original Mischief company play a hapless gang of magicians presenting a charity event. As the accidents spiral out of control, so does their fundraising target! Penn & Teller won’t be appearing on stage. The Vaudeville Theatre operates strictly under the government Tier 2 requirements. For further information check our Covid-19 secure information page. All bookings in a party must only be from the same household or the legally defined support bubble.

Now Booking: Thursday 21st October 2021 to Sunday 27th February 2022

www.nimaxtheatres.com

The Leveridge Legerdemain Zoom Lecture Open Event - online

8th December 8th

Join Mark Leveridge on Wednesday, 8th December, at 7.30pm GMT for the debut presentation on Zoom of his brand new lecture. This 2 hour event features practical, straightforward magic that you will really enjoy learning and using. Here are just some of the routines included in the lecture: Impromptu Lie Detector - a straightforward version of the classic card effect that requires no set up and which can be performed with a borrowed, shuffled deck. Loose Change - a silver coin sealed in a box magically changes places with a copper coin held by a spectator under a cloth. Ball Thru Glass - sneaky method to make a sponge ball penetrate the base of an ungimmicked wine glass. Cabaret Calculus - parlour/close up show prediction effect that disguises a well known principle to create a cleaner effect. Cheeky Ring Move - finger ring off cord that relies on pure cheek rather than sleight of hand. It's Not What You Think - feature close-up card routine with a strong kicker ending. Amazon Predictor - easy to do stand-up routine in which you correctly predict a book title selected at random by a spectator. All the material is based on or developed from routines contained in E-Club Pro and everything is different from previous E-Club Pro based lectures. Register now for £15.00, and if you do so before midnight on the 30th November, after the event you will receive a Discount Code worth £15.00 to put towards purchases made from MLM. For more information go to www.markleveridge.co.uk.

David Williamson in 'Circus 1903' - Royal Festival Hall, London

16th December - 2nd January

Circus 1903 returns to the Royal Festival Hall on London's South Bank for Christmas. Expect acrobats, contortionists, trapeze artists, a death-defying high-wire act and sensational life-sized elephants created by the puppeteers behind War Horse, brought together by ringmaster magician David Williamson. All this entertainment is packaged into a show with a gorgeous vintage feel, inspired by the classic circuses of the turn of the century era. And there’s great news if you’re lucky enough to have experienced the thrill of Circus 1903 before: there are new acts included for this season. 16th December 2021 to 2nd January 2022. Royal Festival Hall, London. See www.southbankcentre.co.uk.

Edinburgh International Magic Festival

17th-30th December

From the organisers: MagicFest reappears this winter with its first live programme in two years. Magic workshops, shows for kids, others for grown ups, storytelling, live music... the festival has a packed lineup of some of the best Scottish performers and magicians straight from The Magic Circle!

For the first time in its 12 year history, MagicFest presents shows for children aged 0-3 years old. Snow Tale, produced by Scottish playwright and actor Natalya McDonald. This delightful show is about love, family and home, with magic, sensory games and a ‘buzzing’ disco.

The Scottish Storytelling Centre is also home to the majority of shows, a stunning, intimate theatre in the heart of the old town. Con Artist, card sharp and star of BBC’s ‘The Real Hustle’ Paul Wilson heads the lineup alongside London based Laura London, bringing her hit West End show ‘Cheat’ to the festival. Fringe sell-out sensation, Kevin Quantum performs ‘The Trick That Fooled’, a show about magic tricks that have fooled some of the smartest and most creative people from the last 100 years. He’s joined by Fringe favourites Elliot Bibby and Magic Gareth with famous Edinburgh family performers Gary James and Tricky Ricky completing the lineup with their hilarious family shows.

The final festival performance Hogmanay House fuses magic with storytelling and live music. Charting the history and origins of Hogmanay in a delightful 75 minute performance at the exquisite Royal Scots Club in the Edinburgh New Town, on the 30th December - just before the bells! Featuring an all-star cast: Scottish Singer Songwriter Ainsley Hamill (featured in The Guardian Album of the Month 2021) alongside fellow musician/composer Ron Jappy, silver-tongued storyteller and wand-maker Jock Ferguson, sleight of hand maestro Lewis Barlow and mentalist Drew McAdam.

For Artistic Director Kevin Quantum, magic is much more than just tricks: "For me magic is about bringing joy into people’s lives, providing a moment of escapism and offering a mesmerising, impossibly brilliant alternative view of reality. Come, enjoy a show, and be that kid again!" 17th-30th December. For full details of all our events and activities see www.magicfest.co.uk.

The Magic Circle Christmas Show 2021 - London

20th-30th December

"A seasonal spectacular at our wonderful London headquarters... Take the festive season to another level and experience one of the true highlights of the magical year. Magicians and variety performers from around the world will bewilder and astound you in an action packed show in our own theatre. Grab a drink beforehand and enjoy some fun close-up magic in the club room and elsewhere, and explore our fabulous building and museum, jam packed with artefacts and memorabilia." Tickets are now on sale: www.themagiccircle.co.uk.

The Session

14th, 15th & 16th January

From the organisers: The Session is the best close-up magic convention in the UK. Full stop. It was started thirteen years ago, in Gloucestershire, back when it was just a bunch of friends trying to make the sort of convention they wanted to go to. One that wasn’t too big. One that actively encouraged sessioning. One where the performers actually wanted to hang with the attendees. For full details visit: www.vanishingincmagic.com.

David Williamson in 'Circus 1903' - Royal Festival Hall, London

To 2nd January

Circus 1903 returns to the Royal Festival Hall on London's South Bank for Christmas. Expect acrobats, contortionists, trapeze artists, a death-defying high-wire act and sensational life-sized elephants created by the puppeteers behind War Horse, brought together by ringmaster magician David Williamson. All this entertainment is packaged into a show with a gorgeous vintage feel, inspired by the classic circuses of the turn of the century era. And there’s great news if you’re lucky enough to have experienced the thrill of Circus 1903 before: there are new acts included for this season. 16th December 2021 to 2nd January 2022. Royal Festival Hall, London. See www.southbankcentre.co.uk.

Ben Hart: Wonder - UK Tour

January Dates

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex presents Ben Hart: Wonder 2021. Britain’s Got Talent 2019 finalist, West End star and multi award-winning magician. Expect his most mind-blowing and exciting magic in a show that shines a light on magic, life, the universe and the darkest corners of your imaginations. With the simplest of props, using the objects and minds of the audience, Ben Hart conjures an altogether new kind of magic. See www.benhartmagic.com for venues, dates and updates.

Magic Goes Wrong - Apollo Theatre, London

January Dates

From the promoters: Created with Magic legends Penn & Teller, Mischief Theatre conjure up an evening of grand illusion. In the next ‘Goes Wrong’ comedy to hit the West End, the original Mischief company play a hapless gang of magicians presenting a charity event. As the accidents spiral out of control, so does their fundraising target! Penn & Teller won’t be appearing on stage. The Vaudeville Theatre operates strictly under the government Tier 2 requirements. For further information check our Covid-19 secure information page. All bookings in a party must only be from the same household or the legally defined support bubble.

Now Booking: Thursday 21st October 2021 to Sunday 27th February 2022

www.nimaxtheatres.com

Ben Hart: Wonder - UK Tour

February Dates

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex presents Ben Hart: Wonder 2021. Britain’s Got Talent 2019 finalist, West End star and multi award-winning magician. Expect his most mind-blowing and exciting magic in a show that shines a light on magic, life, the universe and the darkest corners of your imaginations. With the simplest of props, using the objects and minds of the audience, Ben Hart conjures an altogether new kind of magic. See www.benhartmagic.com for venues, dates and updates.

Magic Goes Wrong - Apollo Theatre, London

February Dates

From the promoters: Created with Magic legends Penn & Teller, Mischief Theatre conjure up an evening of grand illusion. In the next ‘Goes Wrong’ comedy to hit the West End, the original Mischief company play a hapless gang of magicians presenting a charity event. As the accidents spiral out of control, so does their fundraising target! Penn & Teller won’t be appearing on stage. The Vaudeville Theatre operates strictly under the government Tier 2 requirements. For further information check our Covid-19 secure information page. All bookings in a party must only be from the same household or the legally defined support bubble.

Now Booking: Thursday 21st October 2021 to Sunday 27th February 2022

www.nimaxtheatres.com

Richard Jones: Escape - UK Tour

February Dates

From the promoters: "Richard Jones was the winner of Britain's Got Talent and is a British Army soldier as well as one of the world’s greatest magicians in The Magic Circle. The mesmerising Lance Corporal will confirm exactly what made him the stand out act to win Britain’s top talent show in 2016... And still the only magician to have won the show. After gasps of emotion shown on the ITV programme, much of the audience were reduced to tears when Richard paid tribute to his veteran mentor, Fergus Anckorn – a fellow magician who died last year before his 100th birthday. On his extended tour of Escape, Richard endeavours to break the boundaries of the mind with his ‘magic with meaning’, debuting a further twist on some of his newest, awe-inspiring magic. In heart-warming memory of Fergus, he will be recreating some of his dear friend’s most incredible tricks too - some of which the legendary soldier only ever taught Richard himself."

See www.richardjonesmagic.co.uk/tour-dates for venues and dates.

Blackpool Magic Convention 2022

17th-20th February

Blackpool Magic Convention Statement: The dates for Blackpool 2022 are Thursday 17th February to Sunday 20th February 2022. Booking for 2022 opens on Monday 5th April 2021 via our website: www.blackpoolmagic.com.

Champions of Magic - UK Tour

March Dates

From the promoter: Champions of Magic returns to the UK in 2022 for a short tour, before heading to Europe to perform in some countries you’ve only heard about through war journalism. So see them while you still can. They genuinely might not come back.

But let’s be honest, this isn’t ‘In & Of Itself’. You don’t get to feel clever for watching our show. And we’re not going to try and sell to MagicWeek readers using a series of adverbs and adjectives about a group of performers whom you’re either friends with on Facebook, or have at least seen drunk at the Ruskin. So what’s in it for you as a professional magician? Allow us to walk you through it...

• If you love brushed-aluminium props, black art, or the impeccable design work of Tim Clothier then do we have a show for you. We’ve got a truckload of it. Literally.

• You’ll gasp at the world’s most dangerous performance of the Jaws of Death! (The prop is the same as all the others but the tech who suspends it is entirely unqualified).
• You’ll be shocked by how much a Sven deck goes for at the merch stand.
• You’ll enjoy close-up magic performed on the big screen – join other magicians for the Elmsley count-along!
• You’ll feel like a meteorologist when you can see the Snowstorm coming about 4 minutes before it happens.
• One night the roller in the Dreamvision prop WILL fail. This could be it and you’ll want to be there when it does! Let’s find out together if we have an ‘out’ for that. (Spoiler alert: nope).
• Hang around for the Meet & Greet in the lobby after the show – the cast love unsolicited notes.

Tickets start from just £25. That’s three quid cheaper than Criss Angel’s Penguin lecture. Or use some of those sweet, sweet Zoom Show profits, and treat yourself to a front row seat at £55. That way we’ll even hear you when you tell your date ‘I know how they did that’. Here’s the tour info. Bring family, bring friends, don’t bring a deck. We promise you a fun night out:

31st March Brighton Centre
2nd April Nottingham Motorpoint Arena (on sale soon)
3rd April London Eventim Apollo
4th April Cambridge Corn Exchange
6th April Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
7th April Grimsby Auditorium (on sale soon)
9th April York Barbican
10th April Manchester Opera House
11th April Birmingham New Alexandra Theatre

Tickets for all shows at www.championsofmagic.co.uk. Please note the show is not recommended for children under 5, or performers still doing Bandanna Banana. Special magicians only offer – book tickets with 3 or more other magicians and get the bonus of going to Nando's together after the show to discuss how you would have done it better.

Derren Brown: Showman - UK Tour

March Dates

Derren Brown returns to the stage with 'Showman', his brand new live show. "We were all ready to open Showman when the tour had to be postponed. Now, after sitting around in my pants for months I am so, so eager to get this show on the road. I’m hugely grateful to everyone who bought tickets and then were told they had to wait. Let’s get together and have a hug and a party." Derren. "The closest our Galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master" Empire.

See www.derrenbrown.co.uk/shows/showman

Champions of Magic - UK Tour

April Dates

From the promoter: Champions of Magic returns to the UK in 2022 for a short tour, before heading to Europe to perform in some countries you’ve only heard about through war journalism. So see them while you still can. They genuinely might not come back.

But let’s be honest, this isn’t ‘In & Of Itself’. You don’t get to feel clever for watching our show. And we’re not going to try and sell to MagicWeek readers using a series of adverbs and adjectives about a group of performers whom you’re either friends with on Facebook, or have at least seen drunk at the Ruskin. So what’s in it for you as a professional magician? Allow us to walk you through it...

• If you love brushed-aluminium props, black art, or the impeccable design work of Tim Clothier then do we have a show for you. We’ve got a truckload of it. Literally.

• You’ll gasp at the world’s most dangerous performance of the Jaws of Death! (The prop is the same as all the others but the tech who suspends it is entirely unqualified).
• You’ll be shocked by how much a Sven deck goes for at the merch stand.
• You’ll enjoy close-up magic performed on the big screen – join other magicians for the Elmsley count-along!
• You’ll feel like a meteorologist when you can see the Snowstorm coming about 4 minutes before it happens.
• One night the roller in the Dreamvision prop WILL fail. This could be it and you’ll want to be there when it does! Let’s find out together if we have an ‘out’ for that. (Spoiler alert: nope).
• Hang around for the Meet & Greet in the lobby after the show – the cast love unsolicited notes.

Tickets start from just £25. That’s three quid cheaper than Criss Angel’s Penguin lecture. Or use some of those sweet, sweet Zoom Show profits, and treat yourself to a front row seat at £55. That way we’ll even hear you when you tell your date ‘I know how they did that’. Here’s the tour info. Bring family, bring friends, don’t bring a deck. We promise you a fun night out:

31st March Brighton Centre
2nd April Nottingham Motorpoint Arena (on sale soon)
3rd April London Eventim Apollo
4th April Cambridge Corn Exchange
6th April Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
7th April Grimsby Auditorium (on sale soon)
9th April York Barbican
10th April Manchester Opera House
11th April Birmingham New Alexandra Theatre

Tickets for all shows at www.championsofmagic.co.uk. Please note the show is not recommended for children under 5, or performers still doing Bandanna Banana. Special magicians only offer – book tickets with 3 or more other magicians and get the bonus of going to Nando's together after the show to discuss how you would have done it better.

Wessex Magical Association 90th Anniversary Celebration Convention

3rd April

From the organisers: Save the date now for our convention - A full day of lectures from top names, together with a dealers hall, followed by our very special evening gala show. Venue: Bournemouth. More details nearer the date. www.wmagic.co.uk.

Marvels of Mystery - UK Tour

9th April

Four of The Magic Circle’s star magicians join forces in Marvels of Mystery, a new magic show for the whole family, featuring marvellous magic, wonderful illusion, laughs, gasps and stunning sleight of hand sorcery. Join your host crazy comedy conjuror Danny Lee Grew as he introduces sleight of hand master Dean Leavy (The Magic Circle’s Young Magician of the Year), the award winning magical ballerina Megan Swann (current Vice President of The Magic Circle), and finally The Curator Scott Penrose (Past President of The Magic Circle), who will be presenting Robert Houdin’s Marvellous Orange Tree from 1840, plus Maskelyne's chilling mind reading automaton Psycho, which makes its first appearance on a British stage in over 100 years! A must-see for any magic fan.

For a truly magical experience, book your tickets today for Marvels of Mystery before they disappear:
Saturday 9th April 2022 7.30pm The Radlett Centre, Radlett.

For more information visit www.marvelsofmystery.com and for tickets see www.marvelsofmystery.com/uk-tour.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/marvelsofmystery.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/marvelsofmysteryshow.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/marvelofmystery.

MagiCon 2022 - Bangor, Co Down

29th April to 1st May

James Hobart writes: The dates and venue have been released for MagiCon 2022 - the Irish Magic Convention - hosted by The Ulster Society of Magicians. It will be held from Friday 29th April 2022 to Sunday 1st May 2022 in the Marine Court Hotel, Bangor, Co Down. They are now accepting bedroom reservations at a discounted rate if you mention the convention when booking. www.online-usm.com.

Derren Brown: Showman - UK Tour

May Dates

Derren Brown returns to the stage with 'Showman', his brand new live show. "We were all ready to open Showman when the tour had to be postponed. Now, after sitting around in my pants for months I am so, so eager to get this show on the road. I’m hugely grateful to everyone who bought tickets and then were told they had to wait. Let’s get together and have a hug and a party." Derren. "The closest our Galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master" Empire.

See www.derrenbrown.co.uk/shows/showman

Derren Brown: Showman - UK Tour

June Dates

Derren Brown returns to the stage with 'Showman', his brand new live show. "We were all ready to open Showman when the tour had to be postponed. Now, after sitting around in my pants for months I am so, so eager to get this show on the road. I’m hugely grateful to everyone who bought tickets and then were told they had to wait. Let’s get together and have a hug and a party." Derren. "The closest our Galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master" Empire.

See www.derrenbrown.co.uk/shows/showman

Derren Brown: Showman - UK Tour

July Dates

Derren Brown returns to the stage with 'Showman', his brand new live show. "We were all ready to open Showman when the tour had to be postponed. Now, after sitting around in my pants for months I am so, so eager to get this show on the road. I’m hugely grateful to everyone who bought tickets and then were told they had to wait. Let’s get together and have a hug and a party." Derren. "The closest our Galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master" Empire.

See www.derrenbrown.co.uk/shows/showman

Ehrlich Brothers Dream & Fly - The SSE Arena, London

13th August

In this gigantic show, the two World Record breaking magicians will present jaw-dropping and unique illusions that have to be seen to be believed in their spectacular live show. They will appear from nowhere with a helicopter, fly in a golden Lamborghini and make the world's largest candy jar appear. In addition, the two magic brothers will perform magic in the middle of the audience. Tickets: www.axs.com.

Derren Brown: Showman - UK Tour

August Dates

Derren Brown returns to the stage with 'Showman', his brand new live show. "We were all ready to open Showman when the tour had to be postponed. Now, after sitting around in my pants for months I am so, so eager to get this show on the road. I’m hugely grateful to everyone who bought tickets and then were told they had to wait. Let’s get together and have a hug and a party." Derren. "The closest our Galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master" Empire.

See www.derrenbrown.co.uk/shows/showman

Derren Brown: Showman - UK Tour

September Dates

Derren Brown returns to the stage with 'Showman', his brand new live show. "We were all ready to open Showman when the tour had to be postponed. Now, after sitting around in my pants for months I am so, so eager to get this show on the road. I’m hugely grateful to everyone who bought tickets and then were told they had to wait. Let’s get together and have a hug and a party." Derren. "The closest our Galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master" Empire.

See www.derrenbrown.co.uk/shows/showman

Derren Brown: Showman - UK Tour

October Dates

Derren Brown returns to the stage with 'Showman', his brand new live show. "We were all ready to open Showman when the tour had to be postponed. Now, after sitting around in my pants for months I am so, so eager to get this show on the road. I’m hugely grateful to everyone who bought tickets and then were told they had to wait. Let’s get together and have a hug and a party." Derren. "The closest our Galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master" Empire.

See www.derrenbrown.co.uk/shows/showman

Penn and Teller's First Final UK Tour

June Dates

From the promoter: These shows will feature Penn & Teller's classic magic performed live with their unique brand of humour and audience participation and will feature never before seen tricks in the UK. For over 45 years as magic's most outrageous and innovative team, Penn & Teller are Emmy award-winning TV stars, best-selling authors and Las Vegas icons. Their Showtime series, 'Penn & Teller: BS!' was nominated for 16 Emmys. Past ventures were the highly successful ITV's 'Penn & Teller Fool Us!' hosted by Jonathan Ross on Saturday nights and 'Penn & Teller Tell A Lie' for Discovery Channel and Channel 5's 'Fool Us in Vegas' TV show is in the 7th series.

Penn says "We’ve been working together 45 years and are now coming out of the longest break we've ever had from working together. We are so excited to start touring in the UK playing our favorite theaters. Is this our last UK tour? We don't know, but you're welcome to buy tickets and hope for that, while we'll be hoping for more final tours than the Stones and Cher put together." Don’t miss your chance to see the funniest and most unique magicians in the world in this brand new show.

4th-5th June 2023, O2 Apollo Manchester www.viagogo.co.uk
8th-9th June 2023, New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham www.viagogo.co.uk

13th-18th June 2023, Eventim Apollo, London: www.ticketmaster.co.uk