Club Nights
We attract top-flight performers to lecture about once a month. We also host competitions, bring-a-trick nights and a variety of magic-related evenings.
Here is a calendar of recent and upcoming events:
MARCH
13. Zodiac Magic Review - Bob Spruce Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
Review magic (a product, book, download or whatever) whether you’ve had it for years or just bought it at Blackpool.
20. Al Atkinson Rose Bowl Competition - Hosted by Adrian King Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
A total of nine categories of magic performed over three club nights: 7. Anti-Gravity, 8. Penetration and 9. Own Choice
27. Things I’ve Learnt at the Zodiac - Hosted by Anoop Badoreea Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
As the title suggests, what have you learnt at the club? Perhaps from a lecture or at one of our bring-a-trick nights.
APRIL
03. Birthday Party - Hosted by William Spencer & Keith Harrison Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
We are 78 years old! Come along and enjoy fun & games, plus fabulous entertainment.
10. Birthday Cup Competition - Person in Charge - Adrian King Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
Our biennial competition, where members perform and compete on our stage.
Non-magician invited guests are welcome at this event.
17. Dr Matt Pritchard Talk - Designing Deceptions Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
Optical illusions have both an aesthetic and scientific appeal as they question our perception of reality. This talk will deconstruct the development process of creating new illusions.
There is a charge for non-members (£)
Please contact membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk first to check availability of space.
24. Half & Half - Hosted by Harold Straker & Keith Harrison Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
PICK 'N' MIX (Two random everyday items are combined to form a single magical effect) ... followed by .... IT'S NOT MAGIC, BUT ...… (Bar Bets, Flim Flams, Scams & other unscrupulous items!)
MAY
01. WORKSHOP: Artificial Intelligence - Hosted by Adrian King Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
Exploring methods of gaining Freedom of Information from participants, peeks, glimpses, and making a good impression
08. I Made It Myself - Hosted by William Spencer Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
From glue & scissors to 3D printing - show us what you've made!
15. John Morton's Lecture Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
What I do at a lecture is bring everything and tailor it to the club. I always perform a lecture with the idea that everyone will leave with at least one gem of a trick if not a whole bunch.
There is a charge for non-members (£)
Please contact membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk first to check availability of space.
22. WORKSHOP: Using your favourite method - Hosted by Keith Harrison Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
Showing and teaching sleights/moves for you use when the instructions tell you to ... force/switch/control ‘using your favourite method’
29. I'm Ready for my Close-Up - Host to be confirmed Northfields & "one way stream" Zoom
A bring-a-trick evening of close-up magic, using the semi-circular table.