Writing about Magic
The notion of what constitutes the role of the trick in magic performance raises a number of questions, two of…
Hiding the Elephant in the Room – Performance Magic and Practice Research
A transcription of a research seminar delivered 31/03/21 The seminar itself is now live: Thank you for inviting me to…
Space to Practice – whatever that means.
In a few weeks time I shall be presenting on practice research as part of the Spring 2021 LINES OF…
COVID-19 and Performance Magic – your views?
The New Normal? As I mentioned in a previous post, The Journal of Performance Magic (www.journalofperformancemagic.org.uk) is currently accepting academic…
Call for Papers – The New Normal
I’m delighted to announce that the Journal of Performance Magic is once again accepting submissions! The Journal of Performance Magic…
Bizarre Magick: An Experiment in Paranormal Entertainment – Early doors
For the next few months I’ll shall be mostly blogging about a research/teaching project that begins in earnest this September. …
The Journal of Performance Magic – Issue 5 – out now!
Very happy to see that the the Magiculum issue of The Journal of Performance Magic is out now. It’s open…
The Magiculum: A symposium on performance magic, enchantment and mystery.
Registration is now open! themagiculum.eventbrite.com The Magiculum: A symposium on performance magic, enchantment and mystery. Saturday, 10th June 2017 in…
Wanted: Trainee Mindreaders
An interesting event happening at our place on the 22nd April 2017. Using techniques first used by Victorian performers and…
Magic and the Body
Over at the Magic Research Group – they’ve just announced the latest issue of The Journal of Performance Magic. Check…
Hypnotic ~ Luke Jermay
Just a quick shout out for a great show this Saturday… “Locked inside your mind are amazing abilities waiting to…
Call for Papers – Magic and the Body
An exciting new call for papers has just been posted on the Magic Research Group. Issue Four of the…
Tales Beyond Borders
I throughly enjoyed the Tales Beyond Borders Conference last week. A wonderful collection of people all with a passionate interest in…
Reality Check Podcast – Professor Todd Landman
In the latest Reality Check Podcast, Professor Todd Landman discusses Magic, Mystery, Framing and other deeply interesting topics. Definitely worth…
Spooky Seque
A big thank you goes out to everyone who attended my Research Seminar on Performing Séance it was great to…
Performing Séance: Four Steps to Collective Delusion
On Thursday 30th October 6.00pm as part of the Magic Research Group’s Seminar Series I shall be giving a presentation…