Performing magic for a theatre audience is one thing; performing for soldiers stationed far from home is another. In an overseas camp, a magician may have to…
Irish Magic News once documented the people, gatherings, and ideas that shaped Ireland’s magic community. Although publication ended in February 2016, its…
Before television became the centre of home entertainment, magic often travelled through parish halls, hotel lounges, social clubs and family kitchens. A…
The mathematics behind modern online slots can be as intriguing as the performance mechanics of a classic stage illusion. A traditional trick may rely on…
Magic in Irish schools has rarely followed a single, official tradition. It has appeared in classrooms, parish halls, school concerts, fundraisers and…
A well-made illusion box can create a strong magical moment without requiring expensive stage machinery. With a false compartment, controlled viewing angles…
For Ireland’s magic community, the Cork Magic Club’s annual exhibition was more than a public show. It was a meeting point for working performers, hobbyists,…
Galway Race Week is a demanding stage for any performer. The crowds arrive ready for excitement, the venues are loud, and every table contains a different kind…
Rare magic books can reveal how conjuring was taught, marketed and performed long before modern television specials and online tutorials. Irish collections may…
Magic has long occupied a distinctive place in Irish performance. It can appear as a conjuring act, a supernatural force, a comic interruption or an invisible…