Journal

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How to Perform a Stage Show in an Irish CastleAn Irish castle can transform a magic performance into something guests remember for years. Stone walls, timber beams, narrow staircases and centuries of local…
Inside Ireland’s Hidden Magic CollectionsThe Secret World of Magic Collectors in Ireland is quieter than the stage performances that first attract public attention. It lives in drawers, attics, club…
A Guide To Irish Magic Awards And How To Win ThemIrish magic awards recognise much more than polished sleight of hand. They can honour originality, close-up skill, stagecraft, comedy, technical ability,…
Remembering the Magic of the Old Gaiety Theatre ShowsThe Gaiety Theatre has long held a special place in Dublin’s performing arts history. Its red-and-gold auditorium, ornate decoration and central location made…
Creating a magic show for children’s hospitals in IrelandPerforming magic in a children’s hospital calls for a different kind of preparation from building a theatre act. The audience may include children of different…
How the Internet Changed Irish Magic SocietiesFor generations, Irish magic societies depended on personal contact, printed notices, telephone calls, and word of mouth. A performer might hear about a…
How to host a magic lecture series in your townA strong magic lecture can give local performers fresh ideas, practical techniques, and a reason to gather beyond the usual club meeting. A series creates…
An Irish Traveller Magician And A Career Built On ConnectionAn Irish Traveller magician occupies a distinctive place in Ireland’s performance history. The work sits between entertainment, storytelling, social exchange,…
Mastering the Cups and Balls: An Irish ApproachThe Cups and Balls is one of magic’s oldest close-up routines, yet it never feels trapped in the past. Three cups, a few small objects, and a performer’s…
The story behind the vanishing of an Irish magic magazineFor several years, Irish Magic News served as a meeting point for Ireland’s magic community. It reported on performers, magic societies, lectures, conventions…