Journal

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The Story Behind the Disappearing Dublin Magic ClubFor generations, Dublin’s magic scene depended on more than theatres and public performances. Magicians met in private rooms, hotel bars, society halls and…
Top 10 Mistakes New Magicians Make in IrelandStarting out as a magician in Ireland can be exciting, intimidating and surprisingly personal. The performing community is relatively close-knit, with magic…
Twenty Years Behind The Magic SocietyA magic club is built from more than tricks, lectures, and monthly meetings. It depends on people who unlock the room, welcome newcomers, arrange performers,…
Building A Professional Magic Act For Corporate EventsA professional magic act for corporate events is a carefully designed service, not simply a collection of impressive tricks. The performer must entertain…
The Influence of Celtic Mythology on Modern Irish MagicIrish magic has always lived between performance, folklore, theatre, storytelling, and community tradition. A card trick performed in a Dublin pub, a stage…
Collecting Vintage Irish Magic Posters and ProgrammesVintage Irish magic posters and theatre programmes preserve a vivid record of performance culture that often disappeared when the final curtain fell. They…
A Report from the 2014 Irish Magic Convention in DublinDublin has long been an important meeting point for Ireland’s magic community. Local clubs, visiting performers, dealers and independent practitioners have…
What it takes to win the Irish close-up magic championshipWinning a major close-up magic competition in Ireland requires much more than knowing difficult sleights. A successful performer must combine technical…
Podcast Episode: Secrets of the Street Magician in GalwayStreet magic has a special relationship with place. A trick performed in a theatre begins when the curtain rises, but an illusion on a Galway street may start…
The Best Magic Shops in Belfast for Rare PropsBelfast is an excellent place to hunt for unusual magic apparatus, vintage playing cards, specialist gimmicks, and stage pieces with a little history behind…