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:
AUGUST
05. Council Entertains - Hosted by William Spencer LIVE STREAMS - by request
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 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 Steve Nash 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 LIVE STREAMS - by request
As the creative title suggests, bring-a-trick with playing cards (of any type) which are gaffed.
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 AGM - Will be fully hybrid Zoom
Have your say on the running of the club (and get a free chocolate bar).
14. Getting To Know You: New Members Entertain - Hosted by Peter Callaghan LIVE STREAMS - by request
Interviews & tricks with our newest members.
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)