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:
MAY
06. - LIVE STREAMS FOR THIS MONTH'S EVENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BY REQUEST ONLY
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06. Tricks with a Box - Hosted by Donato Capitella
Bring-a-Trick involving a box of any size or material.
13. Lee Alex Lecture: Better the Devil You Know!
An insight into the history, development, utilisation, versatility and multiple guises of the often overlooked & unassuming pocket square, commonly known as "The Devil's Hank", including effects of all genres from close-up to stage to mentalism.
There is a charge for non-members (£)
Please contact membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk first to check availability of space.
20. Up-Close & Personal - Nicolae Vasilescu
A bring-a-trick evening of close-up magic, using the semi-circular table.
27. Half & Half Workshops - Hosted by Marius Brill and Russell Levinson
Part One: Art of the Steal, Part Two: Ditch Perfect. A workshop about stealing & ditching techniques, methods & products (e.g. hold-outs and topits).
JUNE
01. - LIVE STREAMS FOR THIS MONTH'S EVENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BY REQUEST ONLY
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03. Pick 'n' Mix - Hosted by Harold Straker (followed by a Zodiac Session, time permitting)
In advance, pick out the names of two household objects and mix them into a magical performance.
10. James Fortune Lecture
How to build the perfect act for any situation and considerations for the audience type. The importance of practice & rehearsal and what the difference is between the two. And the vital difference between performing magic & entertaining an audience.
There is a charge for non-members (£)
Please contact membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk first to check availability of space.
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 the same trick.
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.