British Magical Society Events

Since 1987, The Paul Gordon Close-up Magic Lecture has travelled the world. Paul has lectured at Tannen’s Jubilee, Fechter’s Finger Flicking Frolics (4Fs), Penguin Live, Murphy’s At The Table, The Magic Circle (4 times), Monaco Stars of Magic, The Close-Up Symposium, Blackpool Magic Convention and in Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Israel, France, Germany & more.

The lecture is about commercial and doable worker card magic; magic from Paul’s professional repertoire and bestselling Gold Dust Trilogy, Quidnunc and Article 52 Books/DVDs. It’s a fun lighthearted lecture for both cardmen and non cardmen alike and is very popular.

Steve is one of the most decorated magical performers in the world with 19 international awards to his name. These include, ‘UK Close Up Magic Champion’ as awarded by the International Brotherhood of Magicians – a title Steve has now held on two occasions.

Steve also made magic history in 2007 by becoming the only magician to win The Rovi Trophy – presented to the UK’s best card magician – three years in a row. Before Steve no performer had ever won this award more than once.

Steve began performing magic professionally at the age of 16. Just one year later ‘The Magic Circle’ awarded him the prestigious accolade of ‘Young Magician of The Year’. He also gained automatic entry to this world famous magic organization and within just two months was promoted to an ‘Associate of The Inner Magic Circle’ with Silver Star (for exceptional performing ability).

Steve still holds the honour of being the youngest ever recipient of this degree and later went on to become the youngest EVER council member of ‘The Magic Circle’.

Steve is one of only a handful of magicians to have his photo permanently displayed on the wall of ‘The Magic Circle’. This is the magic equivalent to receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Steve has made countless TV appearances including Blue Peter, BBC Breakfast News, ITV DayBreak and most notably was the first ever British magician invited to appear on Europe’s highest rated TV show in Paris, ‘Le plus grand cabaret du monde’.

John Gordon, Master Magician, talented amuser and professional entertainer extraordinaire, on his way to magical stardom. John can be seen disappearing nightly at business functions, trade-shows, conferences, hospitality suites, balls and private parties. John intertwines humor and staggering magic to make a strong impression on his audiences. Partygoers, delegates, diners and onlookers see some of the best magic in the world. With cards, coins, rings, rubber bands, spoons, and a length of rope you will see John perform an incredible repertoire of some of the most stunning effects in the world of magic; miracles that almost make the earth move. He is the kinda magician who will baffle and beguile, bemuse and bedazzle, amuse and amaze, deceive, swizzle, hocus and fool and he will make your brains go pop!

“John has been awarded ‘Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star‘ and, above that, they have also awarded him their much coveted ‘Silver Wand‘. Impressive credentials that are well deserved. John has performed his unique brand of magic all over the world as more and more companies like Sony, Logica, BMW, Conoco, Virgin, Courage, Tesco, Duracel, Intel, Bodyshop, ICI, IBM, Microsoft, CocaCola and Lyons Tetley realise the potential of staff and customer entertaining. John booked and rebooked to provide a comprehensive range of magical entertainment. Whether working alongside Michael Aspel, Rory Bremner, Lenny Henry, Victoria Wood, Bob Monkhouse or producing his own show, John’s imaginative magic is in great demand for a variety of prestige functions. His TV credits include national, international, satellite and cable.

“John has performed his magic before Prince Charles, Princess Diana, The Duke of Edinburgh, at the Mansion House and the House of Commons, and private parties for HM King Constantine, HRH Princess Benedikte, HH Prince Richard, Prince John Radziwill, HM Queen Anne-Marie, Princess Eugenie Radziwill, HRH Prince Nikolaos, Princess Nathalie, HRH Princess Theodora, Prince William and Prince Harry, Neil Kinnock, Anne Diamond, Anna Vissa, Nick Faldo, Lord Moynihan, Esther Rantzen, the Saudi Royal Family and numerous Lords and Ladies. Add to this numerous film premieres (entertaining Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg …) and star studded celebrity dinners and you’ll realize that John is in great demand”.

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This is a two-hour lecture, full of practical close-up magic with cards, coins, cups, a pad and a piece of paper. There is a bit of everything, and there is something for everyone at any skill level. The tricks presented in the lecture are taken from his own professional act, so it is practical magic at its very best, tried and tested over the years Some of the tricks will be performed by Nataly Machado. She is an all-round artiste that has studied theatre, music and dance and put all her skills at the service of Magic. She has worked on stage and as a close-up magician and as a co-star in the TV show In- creíble pero Magia. She has also lectured in the UK and at the Magic Castle. This is a unique lecture full of new and original ideas 

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