Journal

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How a Magician Turned Irish Social Media Into a StageBefore a magician can build a following online, people need a reason to stop scrolling. A coin vanishing in a crowded feed, a sharp piece of mentalism or a…
When Magic Met Myth: A Profile of an Irish Storyteller-MagicianPádraig Ó Murchadha never pulled a rabbit from a hat. He coaxed shadows into the shape of the Banshee, made silver coins vanish into the mists of the…
Producing a Podcast Episode on Irish Magic LegendsThe legends of Irish magic stretch back through centuries of folklore, from druidic traditions of the ancient Celts to stage conjurors of the modern era.…
The History of Magic at the Rose of Tralee FestivalThe Rose of Tralee Festival is best known as a celebration of Irish identity, community, music and television, yet magic has occupied a distinctive place…
Crafting an Engaging Magic Photo Gallery for Your WebsiteVisual storytelling carries as much weight as the tricks themselves for magicians, performers, and event organisers. A well-curated photo gallery can showcase…
Where magic meets words: an interview from Listowel Writers' WeekListowel Writers' Week, held each spring in the heritage town of Listowel, County Kerry, has long drawn novelists, poets and essayists from across Ireland and…
Hosting a Magic Lecture with a Visiting International MagicianBringing a performer from overseas to share their craft with local conjurers can transform a quiet club night into the highlight of a magic calendar. Across…
Spellcraft on the Boards: Magic in Irish Amateur Dramatic SocietiesThe intersection of prestidigitation and amateur theatricals in Ireland traces back more than a century, when travelling conjurers would share a stage with…
Making Magic History Matter To Australian ReadersMagic history can seem locked inside old posters, dusty programmes and specialist books. For a general audience, however, it is a lively record of changing…
A Dublin busker's life on Grafton Street told in magicGrafton Street runs from Trinity College to St Stephen's Green like a paved artery through Dublin's south side, and for more than thirty years it has been a…