I was recently asked to contribute towards an article that Mark Leveridge was writing for the latest issue of MagicSeen magazine, which I was both flattered and excited to do so, and when I saw the finished article, I was delighted with the results. I can't give too...

As I perform at lots of weddings, I have been making the times on the watches match the time that the Bride and Groom got married! This is a fantastic way to make a magical effect really appeal on an emotional slant as well as a magical one. This has been getting...

Quite often I'm asked how does a magician come up with new and fresh ideas to make their magic exciting enough to keep an audience captivated. I'm not going to say its easy all the time, however, personally I find I have times when I find it easier than other times....

As a full-time professional magician, I look for certain criteria when selecting effects to perform. For the magic hobbyist, issues such as pocket space, re-set time and being workable in all conditions (i.e. angleproof) aren’t really a concern but for me they are!...

Preparing for Blackpool Magic Convention is always one of the busiest times of the year for us. The work that goes into getting the stand designed and the products ready is immense. Although we release products throughout the year, it is typical that we will try to...

I’ve been performing PERMANENT PREDICTION for almost a year now and can’t imagine ever performing without it. It’s simple, effective and direct. It takes no extra pocket space and is a natural revelation or prediction of a playing card. What I love about it most is...

As long as there have been wagering games, there have been cheats. And as long as there have been casino cheats, the house has tried to stop them. In this short webisode from The Verge, the incredible card magician Jason England explores some of the subtle techniques...

Travelling the World with Magic Travelling the World with magic, is one of the most enviable perks, and most talked about topics amongst friends, family and magicians alike.When you travel internationally it is highly regarded by your peers, and for the majority of...

In Theory... It has been said that managing the audience’s attention is the aim of all theatre. It is necessary to ensure that the narrative has impact. However it is even more important for magic because without controlling your audience’s attention effectively you...

Body Language – an often forgotten asset Our body is a powerful tool. Ladies use body language to influence men. Politicians use body language to influence voters. Salesmen use body language to influence a customer to buy. So it therefore follows that we as magicians...

I can remember very clearly the first time I ever encountered another close-up magician. I'd been working professionally for around 6 months, I had a couple of residencies in local pub/restaurants, and was mainly being booked for wedding receptions at the weekend....

After a full year we have finally managed to pin Matt Daniel-Baker down to release this fantastic effect to the magic community! We know you will love it and more importantly USE it! It's the epitome of a REAL worker. I know you hear that time and time again but this...

We wanted to keep you in the loop of the changes we are making within the company. Firstly as you may have already noticed, we have changed our name from MagicTricks Ltd. to Magic Direct Ltd. There are several reasons behind this; the main reason is that we have grown...

At the Blackpool Magic Convention 2013, history was made Magic Direct launched the only REAL free newspaper to the world of magic!  Named the Magic Direct Post it will bring you wonderful articles, philosophies and new in the world of magic! We will update  you with ...

Blackpool Magic Convention Guide - Friday For those of you arriving at Blackpool today, we thought we’d put offer a daily convention guide. After all, Blackpool is the largest magic convention in the world, so navigating the best bits, fitting in some sessioning time...

What Does it Mean to Be a Magician? Probably one of the best complements I have ever received while performing was being told that I even write like a magician. This single comment alone illuminated what being a magician is in my mind. Give it a little thought and I...

How does a magician approach a table? This is a most commonly asked question at my lectures, and one that requires careful thought. There is a stigma shrouded around the sometimes 'awkward' moment of approaching a group of unsuspecting people to find out whether they...

What Are Playing Cards? The wonderful information provided in this article about playing cards was provided to us by Daliah Boretski, a link to her website with more information can be found at the bottom of this article... After more than 800 years of recorded...

Tips to becoming a professional Magician and how to earn a living from performing magic! Many people do magic tricks as a hobby. It's a great way to entertain family and friends, to be the life of the party and to meet fellow magic hobbyists. Being an amateur magician...

We wanted to keep you in the loop of the changes we are making within the company. Firstly as you may have already noticed, we have changed our name from MagicTricks Ltd. to Magic Direct Ltd. There are several reasons behind this; the main reason is that we have grown...

I can remember very clearly the first time I ever encountered another close-up magician. I'd been working professionally for around 6 months, I had a couple of residencies in local pub/restaurants, and was mainly being booked for wedding receptions at the weekend....

After a full year we have finally managed to pin Matt Daniel-Baker down to release this fantastic effect to the magic community! We know you will love it and more importantly USE it! It's the epitome of a REAL worker. I know you hear that time and time again but this...