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PAST EVENTS

Throughout the year we run many events: lectures, shows, competitions, and club nights.
You can view just our upcoming events here.

24 April 2025

WAYNE FOX

THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

Only £10 for non members.

10 April 2025

STAGE COMPETITION

THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

1st: David Croucher 2nd: Freddie Harley 3rd: Eddie Summers (Kenny O'Reilly)

11 July 2024

OPEN MIC MAGIC “LIVE”

THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

25 April 2024

AWARDS NIGHT

THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

Awards Night

14 March 2024

PAUL FOWLER

THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

Working Magic - The Lecture 2024: Paul Fowler is a professional Magician with over 10 years of experience and has exploded onto the magic scene in the past 18 months with multiple product releases including Overdraft & Transaction. His magic has been positively received and is being performed by Magicians all over the world. Paul takes pride in creating effects that not only get reactions but also make sense to the audience. Paul’s lecture ‘Working Magic’ focuses on EDC, organic props and clever presentations. You can expect to learn Paul’s unreleased material that is not only visually stunning but also engaging for any audience. Attending his lecture will also give magicians the opportunity to learn how to connect and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're a hobbyist, amateur, or professional magician, Paul's lecture promises to have something for everyone. The material covered will be adaptable to all skill levels.

Only £10 for non members.

13 July 2023

CLUB NIGHT - BEST & WORST

THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

CLUB NIGHT - BEST & WORST
13 July 2023 - 8PM
THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

What’s your favourite trick, or type of magic and what’s your least favourite magic. These can be effects, routines, gimmicks, styles/approaches, or even the Magicians that make that type better known. If you want to bring your bestie (trick, not friend), that would be cool, but we’ll have a bit of a chat followed by just a club night and chance to catch up.

28 July 2022

MARK TRAVERSONI AND MARK INFINITI *

THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

MARK TRAVERSONI AND MARK INFINITI *
28 July 2022 - 8PM
THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

This is a lecture in 2 halves from the 2 Mark’s, both real world performers you will witness the effects they actually perform in the real world.. Mark Traversoni has been a working professional magician for over 15 years and is also the owner of one of the UK’s largest magic suppliers Saturn Magic. Mark’s magic is commercial, practical and easy to do with no knuckle busting moves, everything just has to work and be hard hitting for the most demanding of audiences and he certainly does not perform card trick after card trick. Mark will not only perform a selection of these effects he will go over the reasoning, the motivation for doing the moves required and the thought process behind creating the effects which will help those looking to create their own effects. There will also be useful hints tips and ideas that can be used in your existing routines. Mark iNFiNiTi will accompany Mark and let you take a peak into his world of magic which is edgy and alternative for the modern performer. Mark has been a full time Pro for over 10 years specialising in higher end corporate events and parties.

23 June 2022

LUKE OSELAND*

THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

LUKE OSELAND*
23 June 2022 - 8PM
THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

NO CARDS ALLOWED lecture copy: “Luke Oseland is THE KING of social media magic” - Craig Petty “Luke never ceases to amaze me” - Dynamo Luke Oseland has made a name for himself within the magic community from his hyper-visual but easy to do, organic magic. At 17, he was employed by Dynamo as a consultant on his TV show ‘Dynamo: Beyond Belief’. Now at 19 he has produced 9 commercial magic products, consulted for companies such as Guinness World Records and Metcalfe’s, and magicians such as Magical Bones, Ryan Tricks, Julius Dein, Magic Singh and so many more. His magic has been seen by HUNDREDS of millions around the world. In Luke’s lecture you won’t learn a single card trick, but you will learn visual magic with everyday objects that will make you look like a real magician. Come see why Luke is deemed “the top of his game” by coming to his lecture.

3 December 2020

KEITH FIELDS & LADY SARAH

ZOOM

KEITH FIELDS & LADY SARAH
3 December 2020 - 8PM
ZOOM

Members to have to hand a 260 modelling balloon and 3ropes (a la professors nightmare) for the lecture part of the drop in.
We really will only be around for 30 (ish) mins but I can guarantee it will be lots of laughs and giggles. The rest of the evening will be a social/club night.

9 March 2017

NOEL QUARTER

THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

NOEL QUARTER
9 March 2017 - 8PM
THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

Noel is a professional magician and magic consultant for Objective Productions advising on shows such as Help My Supply Teacher is Magic and Killer Magic. In his almost 15 years as a professional magician he's performed several stints at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, at the Harry Potter wrap party and a private show for Saudi Royal family with armed guards watching on. He was awarded the Magic Circle Originality prize for 2014, 2015 and 2016. He has released several products to the magic community including Alarmed and iDeck. In this lecture he will share his inventive close up magic which has a strong focus on quirky humour. From classic magic plots to wildly original premises there is something for all fans of close up magic. About. 50/50 card to non card material.

21 March 2009

ANNUAL DINNER

THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

ANNUAL DINNER
21 March 2009 - 8PM
THE HASSOCKS HOTEL

Venue: The Hassocks Hotel Price: 35.00 per person Time: 7:30 for 8:00 prompt start Menu: - Homemade Country Vegetable Soup - Salmon & Salad - Traditional Beef with Yorkshire Pudding - Apple & Cherry Crumble - Coffee & Mints Cabaret: Amethyst

12 April 2007

PAUL GORDON*

LEWES

PAUL GORDON*
12 April 2007 - 8PM
LEWES

Paul has kindly offered to teach in detail all the slights and moves required for his May lecture. This will ensure we all get the absolute most out of all his hard work. Please bring a pack of cards to ensure you can join in.

2 February 2006

THE PAUL GORDON CLOSE-UP

LEWES

THE PAUL GORDON CLOSE-UP
2 February 2006 - 8PM
LEWES

"Thirty years a member of The Sussex Magic Circle!" Come and watch Paul's NEW lecture crammed full of NEW magic (and some golden oldies of his) he uses in his Professional "Strolling & Table" Close-up act. Paul's lecturing style is fast, funny, informative and full of practical ideas. If you've not seen Paul lecture before, now's your chance. If you have seen Paul before, come see his new stuff! All great fun, workable & magical! Learn Sleights, Tricks, Presentation Tips, Tips on The Business & more! Paul is an Associate of The Inner Magic Circle, a best-selling author on quality books on magic, a tutor, lecturer and above all a successful professional entertainer/magician. During this particular lecture, Paul will reminisce about his 30 years at The Sussex Magic Circle. After the lecture, Paul will be offering his full range of Dvd's, Books, Cd's & Tricks with some VERY special offers for SMC members only Non-members can attend by first contacting: The Chairman (Stuart Harley) on: 01444 450196 For more information (photos, reviews, biog etc) about Paul's magic - see http://www.paulgordon.net/acatalog