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David Roth- Coin magician Extra-ordinaire

The Late David Roth was a highly regarded American coin magician. Regarded as one of the best in the World, if not the best. He unfortunately passed away in 2021 (January the 13th). He has … Read more

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Li Lau escapologist

Li Lau is a South African escape artist. He currently performs on stage with Brendon Peel, besides doing his own performances. He and Brendon wowed audiences in Britains Got Talent and recently Romanias Got Talent … Read more

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Tip the Change Bag

Help keep Magiciansandmagic alive. Consider tipping the change bag. All costs and time associated with this site have been borne by the author for many years. The time has come to ask the magic fraternity … Read more

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Tips to the change bag

Here are the names of the people that have tipped the change bag. Thank you for your support! Name Date Country Website Anonymous 25/08/2021 ? ? Noah Nogueira 27/12/2022 Canada https://www.facebook.com/noahperformer/ The change bag tippers … Read more

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Alan Fisher magician

Alan Fisher is a U.S. based magician. He represented the United States at the triennial World Championship of Magic in 2018 in South Korea. He is a member of the invite only “Fechter’s Finger Flicking … Read more

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The Illusionists

The Illusionists are a touring group of magicians. The magicians rotate and there have been performances all around the World. With differing types of magic. From Illusions (goes without saying) to comedy and mentalism, even … Read more

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James Galea magician

James Galea is an Australian magician. Mentions of James Galea Echo article about his show “Poof”. https://www.echo.net.au/2021/05/interview-with-james-galea/ Videos with James Galea Page last updated 11th February, 2023Sharing is caring

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Charles Bach magician

Charles Bach is an American magician, based in Mrytle Beach. He runs the Wonders Theatre magic show. Mentions of Charles Bach Charles Bach’s Wonders Theatre magic show has moved. Discussing upcoming shows 20 May 2021 … Read more

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Penn And Teller

As you will know from their hit show ‘Penn and Teller- Fool us’, these two magicians are very well known. This is a link to their biography on Wikipedia. I have included some videos below … Read more

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Wolfgang Riebe listed a new magician, Wolfgang Riebe 6 days, 23 hours ago
Wolfgang Riebe AFRICA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL MAGICIAN EVER! GLOBAL MEETINGS & EVENTS SPECIALIST AS MC, BUSINESS COMEDY MAGICIAN & KEYNOTE SPEAKER What do clients say about Wolfgang? “When Wolfgang walks onto the platform, he captures the audience immediately! An iconic, authentic and incredibly dynamic communicator.” “A ‘mensch’ that truly ‘walks his talk!” “The most positive man I have ever met!” “A man that truly creates Memorable Magical Moments” NO HYPE, NO DECEPTIVE MARKETING -JUST FACTS! An iconic, verifiable track record… – More than a million people have experienced Wolfgang live in 165+ countries (on the last count) – Millions of views on YouTube with 1000+ self produced videos – Originator of many original tricks and has lectured to magicians world-wide including the Hollywood Magic Castle and London’s Magic Circle. – 180+ TV shows including multiple prime time TV series – 35+ Books & best selling author – Only Lifetime Achievement Award receipient in South Africa for his contribution to the art of magic – Honorary member of the Geneva Magic Club in Switzerland – The Doctor of magic with 30+ years global experience – Director of the Institute of Magical Research – TedX Speaker – Past Cruise Director on the World’s Leading Cruise Line – Known as the German with a South African accent – Fluent English, German & Afrikaans From the moment Wolfgang walks onto stage, the audience is mesemerised, laughing andRead more
Kenny replied to the topic Who is in your Top 3 Mentalists of all time? in the forum Mentalism 1 week, 1 day ago
Hi Bernie, yes he is from SA. Good observation.
Bernie Amler replied to the topic Who is in your Top 3 Mentalists of all time? in the forum Mentalism 1 week, 5 days ago
I just recently found out that Banacheck originally lived in Soth Africa. He is from Port Elizabeth.
Kenny wrote a new post 1 week, 6 days ago
South African Magic Convention 2023 Where- South African Magic Convention 2023 The event will be held in conjunction with the South African Magic Championships 2023. The events are being held at the Homecoming Theatre (the Championships) and the College of Magic (the convention), in Cape Town. Events South African Magic Convention 2023 Virtual LecturesMagic with Famous International StarsSouth African Magic ChampionshipsWatch as the Events unfold and see who is to become the South African Magic Champion.Live LecturesJoin us in physical lectures with Famous Magicians.DemonstrationsWatch and learn as professionals demonstrate.Celebrate with the Cape Magicians Circle on our 90th Anniversary!! Lance Burton For three decades Lance Burton was a Las Vegas Headliner, performing over 15 Thousand shows for over 15 Million fans. Johnny Carson said of him “A beautiful, classy act, the best I’ve ever seen!” The readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal named him “BEST MAGICIAN” 18 years in a row. Javi Benitez FISM and Fool Us winner “The best Sleight of Hand we’ve ever seen” – Penn and Teller Dr. Wolfgang Riebe Performances in over 165 countries, Author of 25 magic books, millions of views on You Tube, over 200 Television shows! Love Melander Sweden’s only illusionist with a Royal Letter of Reference. Uses over 200 decks of playing cards a year. Swedish Magic Champion. Television appearances, performed and lectured in over 59 countries Stuart Lightbody Current holder of the last SA Magic Champs Close up (2015) Awards from the Grahamstown National Arts Festival, the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Prague Fringe Festival. Stuart has toured his theatre shows across 3 Continents. Matthew Gore Professional Comedy Magician. FISM Africa Stage Magic Champion FISM Africa Children’s Magic champion Now based in Canada. peforming Worldwide. Register now and book your place Join us as we kick off on Friday night with a Welcome and Virtual lecture. The Saturday holds a morning of wonder followed by the huge EXCITEMENT of the South African Magic Championships and the Cape Junior Magic Champs. Ending with an announcement of the Winners. Sunday holds a brunch and a full day of lectures, hands on presentations and culminates in a Virtual meeting with the great Lance Burton. Cost We have tried to keep costs as affordable as possible, so that you can afford to attend (especially with coming from up country). We are running as a no profit conference. Cost will be R1500. Note: there is an entry fee on the SA Magic Champs. Register now Pay the Registration Fee Registration cost is R1500. Secure your place by making payment of your registration fee. Email us Email kenny@magiciansandmagic.com with your proof of payment and full name, email and contact numbers so that we can keep you updated. You’re Done That’s it – you’re registered! We’ll stay in touch and keep you updated as all the excitement unfolds… ForRead more
Kenny wrote a new post 1 week, 6 days ago
South African Magic Championships 2023 Attribution for picture Stage Curtain Vectors by Vecteezy Information SA Magic Champs 2023 The College of Magic will be hosting the South African Magic Championships 2023, as part of our annual Junior Magic Champs at the stunning HomeComing Centre on Sat 7 October. This is in conjunction with the SA Magic Convention 2023, which is hosted by The Cape Magicians Circle, who are also celebrating their 90th Anniversary. We are looking for the best close up and stage magicians to compete and receive the coveted title of SA Magic Champion. For entry, please see below. And good luck for those competing. How to enter the contest for the South African Magic Championships 2023 CONTESTS WILL BE HELD IN THE FOLLOWING 2 CATEGORIES: CLOSE-UP MAGIC STAGE MAGIC Register to compete in the Champs here. Further information A Contest fee of R250 per contestant, per category, will be payable to the College of Magic. This will be confirmed upon acceptance of entry. Contestants are required to be registered delegates of the Convention. Limited performing slots are available due to time constraints – your participation will be confirmed in writing once the application process is completed. Video entries may be requested if necessary. Judges are entitled to make special awards within the categories of Manipulation, General Magic, Stage Illusions, Mental Magic, Comedy Magic, Card Magic, Micro Magic and Parlour Magic as well as any other awards they deem necessary. Contests will take place on Saturday 7 October 2023 at the HomeComing Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. Deadline for entries is 7 August 2023. All contestants have strictly no more than 3 minutes to set their performances. Stage Contestants will each have strictly 10 minutes tech on stage before the contest. Acts should be no longer than 10 minutes in length. Overtime acts will incur penalties and potential disqualification. The Cape Jnr Magic Champs will run concurrently with the SA Champs. Contestants aged 19 and younger on the date of the Champs will have the option to compete simultaneously in both contests. Seniors are only eligible for SA Magic Champs. The College of Magic is hosting this event using FISM standard rules along with the contest specific rules above. The FISM rules are available to view at www.fism.org/contest-rules For more info about the contests, email creative@collegeofmagic.com and copy in kenny@magicRead more