Club Nights
JULY
01. Canada Day - Hosted by Adrian King
On the anniversary of Canadian Confederation, we will celebrate with anecdotes, requested video clips and bringing a trick by Canadian magicians.
LIVE STREAMS FOR THIS MONTH'S EVENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BY REQUEST ONLY
08. One Trick Pony – Hosted by Alan Browne
Several members perform their version of: Cut & Restored Rope/String/Ribbon and Four Ace Production.
15. Steven Goodwin Lecture: Dissecting Methods - Using Mathematics in Magic
Nine effects including rapid calculations, predictions, forces, Gilbreath and a memory effect requiring no memory work. When you know their mechanics, you can easily adapt & expand effects in new & interesting ways which would otherwise be impossible.
There is a charge for non-members (£)
Please contact membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk first to check availability of space.
22. Trailer Trash – Marius Brill
Inundated with ads for amazing new magical effects? We're reverse engineering some of the hottest magic trailers to work out what they're actually selling, what the alternatives are and if they’re really worth the money.
29. Tricks & Giggles - Hosted by Peter Callaghan
Bring-a-trick to make them laugh.
AUGUST
05. Council Entertains - Hosted by William Spencer
Give a platform to Council culture.
LIVE STREAMS - by request
12. Library Night - hosted by Russell Levinson, Peter Andrews and Sam Severijnse
Books, DVDs, PDFs, video files, downloads… what have you learnt from them lately?
19. Tricks with a Wallet - Hosted by Mark Barrett
Bring-a-trick that uses any type of wallet including, for example, a business card case.
26. WAM Visit ZMS - Keith Harrison for ZMS and TBC for WAM
It’s our turn to host members of the Watford Association of Magicians and entertain each other.
SEPTEMBER
02. Tricks with Gaffed Cards & Decks - Hosted by Him Chan
As the creative title suggests, bring-a-trick with playing cards (of any type) which are gaffed.
LIVE STREAMS - by request
09. TALK: My 78 Years in Magic and 67 Years in the Zodiac - Peter Lane
Peter Lane will explain how magic has changed from the time when he would wear a dinner jacket and bow tie for a children's house party. There will be some surprises and amusing stories.
16. Rex Taylor Mental Magic Competition - Andy Stone (Person in Charge)
Our biennial mental magic competition.
Non-magician invited guests are welcome at this event.
23. Étienne Pradier Lecture: The Magic of Knowledge
Discover the art behind the tricks as Etienne Pradier unveils the psychology, history, and techniques of magic. Engage in thought-provoking discussions and gain fascinating insights into the world of illusions.
There is a charge for non-members (£)
Please contact membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk first to check availability of space.
30. Pet Tricks - Hosted by Mark Lee
It’s National Pet Tricks Day. (Yes, that’s a thing now!) So, what are your pet tricks?
OCTOBER
07. Annual General Meeting (MEMBERS ONLY) – Chaired by William Spencer
Have your say on the running of the club (and get a free chocolate bar).
AGM - Will be fully hybrid Zoom
14. Getting To Know You: New Members Entertain - Hosted by Peter Callaghan
Interviews & tricks with our newest members.
LIVE STREAMS - by request
21. Laura London Lecture: Art of Show
A fabulous lecture, from a fabulous magician.
There is a charge for non-members (£)
Please contact membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk first to check availability of space.
28. Adverts, Commercials & Flyers - oh my! Hosted by Keith Harrison
Investigate, research, perform and discuss a "mystery" magical article - (that you have previously chosen)