Magic News

Posted by Christopher Whitelock on 8 Nov 2022

Magic lessons: The Christmas gift that lasts a lifetime

I’ve just seen the exciting news that a magician is about to start his dream job as the new presenter on Blue Peter. Joel Mawhinney has already become a TikTok sensation with millions of …

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Posted by Christopher Whitelock on 8 Sep 2022

How magic has changed in modern times

The art of magic boasts an extensive history. This latest magic blog installment by magician Chris Whitelock delves into its evolution in contemporary times. Since ancient times, magicians have captivated audiences with …

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Posted by Christopher Whitelock on 17 Dec 2021

7 Fun Facts About Magic

We may not be able to answer the question “is magic real?” But did you know these fun facts about magic?

Who performed magic first?

The first people to perform magic acts were the …

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Posted by Christopher Whitelock on 12 Nov 2021

When Magic Goes Wrong

The art of great magic is to make things disappear and then reappear. And the pandemic has done that trick with an entire West End production! The stage show Magic Goes Wrong …

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Posted by Christopher Whitelock on 2 Jul 2021

Keep the kids entertained this summer – enrol in Magic School

As if you haven’t had the kids at home enough this year, the long school holiday is almost upon us! If you’re looking for ideas for ways to keep them busy over …

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Posted by Christopher Whitelock on 10 May 2021

It’s official – I’m an Outstanding wedding entertainer!

Unexpected surprises are always the best, so imagine my delight when I received an email from the Wedding Emporium Business telling me I’ve been voted Outstanding for Entertainment in their 2021 Wedding …

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Posted by Christopher Whitelock on 11 Aug 2020

My favourite close up magic tricks

Every professional magician has their own particular favourite close up magic tricks that they love to perform for audiences. I enjoy all my sleight-of-hand tricks, so it’s impossible to pick just one …

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Posted by Christopher Whitelock on 20 May 2020

5 reasons why close up magic is so amazing

We all love magic! From fictional magicians like Gandalf, Dumbledore and Harry Potter to celebrity magicians like Harry Houdini and David Blaine. The thrill of watching magic performances will forever captivate audiences. …

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Posted by Christopher Whitelock on 28 Jan 2020

The history of magic

The History of Magic has a long and varied history

Magic has captivated and enthralled people for over 2,500 years. The first recorded magic act was by the magician Dedi who performed his …

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Posted by Christopher Whitelock on 28 May 2019

What’s the difference between magic and mentalism?

Magic vs mentalism

As I am both a magician and a mentalist (magic and mentalism), people often ask me what the difference between the two are. Although both forms of entertainment provoke feelings …

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