Club Nights
We attract top-flight performers to lecture about once a month. We also host competitions, bring-a-trick nights and a variety of magic-related evenings.
Please note that all events are subject to change and that live streaming (via Zoom) is for members only.
Here is a calendar of recent and upcoming events:
JUNE
17. Peter Pinner’s Chipped Cup Competition – Co-Hosted by Richard Pinner and Mick Edwards
An informal competition between two teams, based on the nine Al Atkinson categories, in honour of the late & great Peter Pinner.
24. Lecturettes - Hosted by Bharat Patel
Short lecturettes taught by an assortment of lecturers, on a variety of interesting subjects.
JULY
01. Canada Day - Hosted by Adrian King LIVE STREAMS FOR THIS MONTH'S EVENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BY REQUEST ONLY
On the anniversary of Canadian Confederation, we will celebrate with anecdotes, requested video clips and bringing a trick by Canadian magicians.
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 LIVE STREAMS FOR THIS MONTH'S EVENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BY REQUEST ONLY
Give a platform to Council culture.
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 Gaffed Cards & Decks - Host to be confirmed
As the creative title suggests, bring-a-trick with cards (of any type) which are gaffed.
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.