A UNIQUE CLUB FOR MAGICIANS THE MAGIC CIRCLE

Posted by David Willmott, Magician

Mar 10
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The Magic Circle is one of the only clubs for magicians of its kind. With planned events, a revered venue, and the camaraderie of having fellow magicians to interact with, it is a unique group that is made up of people with some of the most talent in the business. As magic tends to be a one-man show of sorts, it is helpful, but also fun, to have others who share your same interests and passions. You can discuss trade secrets as well as learn new skills and techniques that are not only interesting, but can enhance your career as well.

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As a member of the Magic Circle, you will have the privilege of attending certain, exclusive events. Some of these include suppers and award banquets, but, also, there are several competitions in which to both participate and enjoy. These competitions are for all sorts of magic, including platform, cabaret, and stage performers. Additionally, there is the Young Magician of the Year competition, which caters specifically to younger, but no less talented, magicians. The prestige of the club is very apparent when you take a look at some of the most successful magicians of today and realize that they have participated in these exact competitions.

The physical headquarters of the Magic Circle is awe-inspiring in and of itself. Located conveniently in London, is one of the most revered magic centres in the entire world. The Clubroom, Devant room, and lower ground floor serve as a museum of sorts, showcasing various memorabilia of magic’s vast, interesting, and diverse history. However, they also house a distinct library as well, containing both practical and novel, noteworthy books pertaining to many different areas of magic. In addition to these resources, there is also a professional theatre on which many shows are performed.

In a profession shrouded in mystery, it can sometimes be difficult to find a place in which to socialize and learn from your fellow peers. Fortunately, with the formation of this magicians club in 1905, there is now finally a venue in which to do just that. Expanding not only professional magician’s knowledge, but also fostering the future generation of talented performers, the Magic Circle has had a long-standing history of unique resources and events that are able to be enjoyed by its members. Its opportunities for magicians are unlike any other offered and help to enhance the rich history of magic for all involved.

NEW TREND IN ENTERTAINMENT

Posted by David Willmott, Magician

Mar 10
29

One of the most stressful parts of organising a large business meeting or retreat is having to make a large number of people comfortable in a new environment. It’s common among human resource personnel to incorporate ice breakers. Let’s be honest. Ice breakers are a thing of the past. If you want to impress your associates and make them feel welcome and ready to network, you should consider entertainment. A common trend in the London business scene is to hire a magician for events. If this idea sounds crazy to you, don’t worry. You’re not alone. There have been many sceptics. The truth, however, is that hiring a London magician for a large business or social outing is a fresh and increasingly popular trend.

You don’t want an entertainer who performs tricks for children. The London magician you need to choose should perform with both a sense of humour and a sophisticated sensibility. Your colleagues are not going to be impressed by animal balloons. A comic magician who performs witty mind-reading tricks, on the other hand, will dazzle even the sceptics of your group. Whether you’re looking to loosen up the mood at your event, or you want to sharpen your associates’ thinking, a smart magician with a number of clever tricks will set the mood in the right tone.

Business events are not the only times you might want to consider a magician for entertainment. It’s also been common in London to find magician at family and social events, such as weddings. If you think of the magicians of your childhood, who messed up the tricks and made bad jokes, then you need to get a fresh perspective. Today’s London magician understands that times have changed. To be a successful entertainer in today’s industry you need a combination of sophisticated wit and classically good humour. A magician who plays on the audience’s expectations has these exact qualities.

If you’re not sold on the potential of hiring a magician as entertainment for your next event, then check around online. You will find many perspectives from customers whose scepticism was similar to your own. These are people who cringed when they thought of magicians until they had their first experience with a modern London magician. You’ll start finding more and more evidence of this trend on the Internet. Maybe the next time you’re in a hotel for a business seminar there will be a magician there to break the ice.