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Forget the Rumble in the Jungle – the real war to settle the score is happening Sunday night, August 30 at 7.30pm in a small theatre in Prahran. MagicSports vs Theatresports™ ! The last time these two met was over 20 years ago in the now demolished Universal Theatre (some... Read More →

For the next few weeks SBS2 has a new magic series on TV from the USA called CLOSE UP KINGS. “Close Up Kings follows the adventures of three best friends who happen to be some of America’s best magicians. In each episode, Magick Bailey, Loki and Johnny Blaze travel from... Read More →

Even Hollywood could not write a story like this: Uni student does his first magic show for 20 people in 2001, and in 2015 the show has been turned into a massive feature film starring an award-winning actor! That magician is Lawrence Leung who, at just 36 years old, has... Read More →

Oprah sat down with David Copperfield and his fiance for a very detailed and revealing interview that’s a must watch for all fans of magic. Read More →

Coming to Channel 7 next Tuesday night at 8.40pm is the History Channel’s two part series on HOUDINI! (Followed by an old episode of Dynamo: Magician Impossible – everyone is getting ready for The Magic Festival! But how much “history” is there mixed in... Read More →

For the first time ever you can win one of TWO Golden Tickets to see every show at this year’s Melbourne Magic Festival. Not only is it easy, but it’s fun too! All you need to do is film yourself perform any simple magic trick on a tram and send us the URL.... Read More →

Thanks to David Ben and the amazing work of Magicana, the history of the oldest magic trick in the world – The Cups and Balls – is being preserved online for generations to come. CLICK HERE to visit this amazing multimedia exhibit and not only will you be entertained... Read More →

Open to all Magicians. If you have something to sell, bring it along and turn it into money (First come – First served) If you are looking for that something extra for your show, it could be here. Illusions both big and small will be going under the hammer. If ou have... Read More →

An in depth interview with AIM member Cosentino about his early childhood, the challenges he faced, and the huge success he’s earned with his grand illusions. To watch the full 28 minute interview CLICK HERE Read More →

Tickets on sale by calling 9481 9500 with over 250 shows and free events running from June 29 to July 11. This is the eighth edition of Melbourne’s annual Magic Festival at The Northcote Town Hall and our CELEBRATION OF IMAGINATION literally includes something for everyone:... Read More →

Cosentino once again proved to be indestructible as he survived his greatest challenge yet, escaping from handcuffs and leg irons, while locked inside a tiny cage in the bottom of a locked glass tank of water! If you missed his appearance you can catch the preparations by... Read More →

Past President of the Society of American Magicians, Bruce Kalver, chats with Tim Ellis about his adventures at past SAM Magic Conventions in the brand new ‘Backstage’ Podcast. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Read More →

Earlier this year we announced a call for entries from Oceania who would like to represent our region and compete at FISM 2015 in Rimini, Italy. We are pleased to announce that the judge’s decision was unanimous and Simon Coronel was offered the chance to attend FISM as our... Read More →

AIM President Lee Cohen and FISM winner Simon Coronel are currently performing their shows at the Adelaide Fringe Festival where both have been given rave reviews! Lee Cohen is performing ‘The Fairy Magic Show’ which received a FOUR STAR review on the family-friendly... Read More →

Would you like to compete in the World Championships of Magic in Italy this year?  Do you live in Australia or New Zealand? The Australian Institute of Magic is now taking video submissions from magicians interested in competing in the 2015 FISM World Championships of Magic to be... Read More →