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This is the website of the Leicester Magic Circle, one of the oldest magical societies in the world.

The Circle meets fortnightly in Braunstone's modern Civic Centre where it’s 40 plus members enjoy a full programme of lectures, guest speakers, demonstrations, charity shows, visits, performances and competitions. The Circle also takes magic out to the public with its very special and exclusive ‘At Home’ magic performances.

The Leicester Magic Circle provides an invaluable resource for its members, as well as providing a meeting of the minds, it also has a well stocked library of more than 500 books and dvd's available for lending to members free of charge.

The Leicester Magic Circle is into its 86th year and still going strong.
The 2011 - 2012 President, Chairman and Secretary are Wayne Dobson, Will Gray and Barry Martin.

A bit about our new President Wayne Dobson Click Here



Latest LMC News

6/2/12 - Matthew Wright
On the 6th February Matthew Wright will be lecturing at the LMC.

Matthew is an accomplished magician and winner of almost every magical award going so come along and watch his new "If Carlsberg made Magic Tricks" lecture.

All guests welcome £10 for non LMC members 7:30pm start.



9/1/12 - Dave Jones
On the 9th January Dave Jones will be lecturing at the LMC.

If you've not heard of Dave Jones firstly where have you been but secondly your going to love his lecture.

All guests welcome £10 non members 7:30 start.


3/12/11 - Bring a Trick Magic Chat
On the 5th December the meeting is Bring a trick & Magic Chat, Please come along and bring a trick your working on or just a trick you want to show everyone. There's no lecture this will be happening in the bar so we can also have a drink and a chat about magic 7:30 onwards.


12/11/11 - Scott Creasey
Scott who now lives in Spain will be over to the UK to Lecture for the LMC with his Corporate Mentalist Lecture on Monday November 21st 2011.

He's had great success with the "Bip Book" & the "First Impressions Pad" this could be one of the only  times you get to see this working professional in the UK so come along.

All guests welcome £10 for non LMC members 7:30pm start.




7/11/11 - Brian Lord
Brian Lord is celebrating his 80th birthday at the next meeting 7th November (I know 80 it's hard to believe).

This night will be a demonstration of old tricks and a special 'antique' trick that has a circle history dating back to the early days of the circle.
2nd half, he will do items from his speaking engagements. An interesting night so please come along and support your circle.




4/10/11 - Craig Petty
On the 17th October Craig Petty will be lecturing at the LMC.

He will be performing a lot of his own original material plus some new things never seen.

All guests welcome £10 for non LMC members 7:30pm start.




1/10/11 - Roy Johnson
On the 3rd October Roy Johnson will be lecturing for the LMC.
This will be a performance only lecture so if you want to see the legend at work who is apparently retired come along.

All guests welcome £10 for non LMC members 7:30 start.




13/9/11 - Mark Elsdon
On the 19th September Mark Elsdon will be lecturing for the LMC.
His lecture is full of strong magic and nobody can sort a Rubik Cube quicker than him come and see it live.

All guests welcome £10 for non LMC members 7:30 start.




1/9/11 - John Carey 
John will be lecturing at the Leicester Magic Circle this Monday 5th September. John is one of the best under ground close-up magicians around so this is one is not to be missed.

All guests welcome £10 for non LMC members 7:30 start.




12/8/11 - Steve Dela
On Monday the 15th August Steve Dela (the only two times IBM British Ring Close - up Champion) will be Lecturing at LMC.
This is a great lecture so spread the word and come along.

All guests welcome £10 for non LMC members 7:30 start.




28/7/11 - Martin Cox
On the 1st August Martin Cox will be lecturing at the LMC.
His lecture is full of great magic and zany stories of his life has a magician, so come and see Martin. I guarantee you'll be laughing!!
All guests welcome £10 for non LMC members 7:30 start.




11/7/11 - Will Houstoun
On the 18th July Will Houstoun will be lecturing at the LMC.
This is the lecture that he has recently toured the US with & had great comments, so come and see Will.
I'm sure you'll be amazed!!
All guests welcome £10 for non LMC members 7:30 start.




4/7/11 - Andi Gladwin
On the 4th July Andi Gladwin will be lecturing at the LMC.
This Lecture has got some of the best reviews around and this could be one of the only chances you get to to see the lecture.
so come and see Andi in action!!
All guests welcome £10 non members 7:30 start.




25/06/11 - Will Gray is the Midlands Close - up Champion of Champions!
The Leamington and Warwickshire Day of Magic hosted the tough competition between eight society winners, all competing for the title 'Midlands Close - up Champion of Champions'. After an excellent display of magic from all, it was Will (representing the Leicester Magic Circle) who came out top.

We would all like to congratulate our new chairman on his Win!!




15/6/11 - Don't forget the AGM on Monday 20th June there could be some important information about the LMC you wouldn't want to miss so please try to attend Members Only.

5/6/11- Facebook
Leicester Magic Circle now has a group so go along join and keep up to date with lectures and other things.

 

21/5/11 - Lecturers
Leicester Magic Circle has had two great lectures recently with Jay Scott Berry & Cameron Francis. LMC are planning more overseas lectures in the coming year so keep an eye on our Programme page.

Our next lecture is on the 6th June and it's UK's very own FISM winner Marc Oberon all guests welcome £10 each.




17/5/11 - More Awards
On the 16th May Roy Johnson was presented the Merit Cup for services to the Leicester Magic Circle, Roy has already won this twice before in 68, 79.
This comes after also winning the Murray Award in February at The Blackpool Convention.

 




20/3/11 - Close Up Show
On the 14th March LMC put on a Close-up Show for members and the public at their HQ in Leicester. There were about 35 guests who all had a great time. Performers were Ian Barradell, Will Gray, David Faulks & Tony Rix, this was all compered by the one and only Roy Johnson.






20/2/11 - The Murray Award
On the 20th February 2011 at the World’s biggest magic convention our very own past president Roy Johnson was honoured by the Blackpool Magicians Club by awarding him the Murray Award for outstanding contributions to magic Roy has been a magical Author, Tutor, Performer, Inventor and pretty much everything else you can think of.
We at the LMC are very proud and honoured that he is still a member and a friend to us all.




18/10/10 - Andy Clockwise Lecture
On Monday 18th October Andy Clockwise lectured at Leicester Magic Circle we had a great turn out for this great performer.

If you can get chance to see him at a magic club near you then do so.



27/9/10 - IBM Convention
The 23rd of September 2010 was the prestigious IBM Close-up competition we would like to congratulate Will Gray on coming 2nd beating off opposition such as Hyashi, John Van De Put, & Mel Harvey.

27/9/10 - New Chairman
Our Chairman Kevin Hargraves is moving to Cornwall and unfortunately retiring as Chairman but we have a replacement David Faulks as agreed to be Chairman till the end of the year which we are very grateful and sure he'll do a great job.

 

 

10/9/10 - Pocket trick drive
On the 6th September LMC had a Pocket Trick Drive Competition which was a fantastic night and something we will do again Joint winners were Barry Martin (I Know we couldn't believe it either) and Ian Barradell.

16/08/10- Brian Lord
On the 16th August member Brain Lord was on Bill Buckley's show on Radio Leicester taking about magic and the LMC.
Click here to listen to the show.

3/7/10 - Mark James
Mark James is lecturing is new lecture Unusual Comedy at the Leicester Magic Circle on the 5th July 2010. Please feel free if you’re a magician or interested in magic to come along and enjoy a night with the LMC and a superb Lecturer £10 for non members. Remember were in our new HQ.

23/6/10 - Congratulations to Members Carl Buck and Alan Cooper who came Second and Third in the champion of champions close-up competition in Leamington.

21/6/10 - Don't forget the AGM on Monday 21st June there could be some important information about the LMC you wouldn't want to miss so please attend Members Only.

26/4/10 - On Monday 26th April Aldo Colombini lectured at Leicester Magic Circle we had a great turn out for this amazing lecturer not forgetting his wife Rachel.

If you can get to see them at a magic club before they return home go and see them.

15/3/10- LMC held their annual Roy Johnson Close-Up Competition it was a tough competition judges were Iain Moran & Jim Springthorpe the winner this year was Carl Buck.

25/2/10 - Paul Gordon
Paul Gordon is lecturing is new lecture The real secrets of card magic at the Leicester Magic Circle on the 1st March 2010. Please feel free if you’re a magician or interested in magic to come along and enjoy a night with the LMC and a superb Lecturer £10 for non members. Remember were in our new HQ.

18/1/10 - First Night
The 18th January was the first meeting in the new HQ and it was a great success, Steve Price showed us some excellent commercial magic and new ideas, there was also a great turn out by members let's keep it up.

10/1/10 - DON'T FORGET
The next meeting of the Leicester Magic Circle, Monday 18th January 2010 will be at the new HQ. The address, Postcode for Sat Nav's and a map is now on the contacts page of this website.

16/12/09 - More Awards for LMC Members
At the LMC Christmas Get-together 3 things happened firstly it was our last meeting in the Grand Hotel before we move to better premises (see below).

Secondly Carl Buck was awarded the Merit Cup for services to the LMC and Thirdly Sam Mallinson was proudly made an Honorary Member. (photo)

18/11/09 - Exciting times for the LMC
As from the 1st of January the Leicester Magic Circle will have a new headquarters. This will be The Braunstone Civic Centre, a new modern building with excellent facilities and parking.

Leicester Magic Circle
Braunstone Civic Centre
Kingsway, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 2PP

4/11/09 - John Archer
John Archer is lecturing at the Leicester Magic Circle on the 16th November 2009. Please feel free if you’re a magician or interested in magic to come along and enjoy a night with the LMC and a superb Lecturer £10 for non members.

1/10/09 - Leicester Magic Circle can now be found on come and join our group.

24/6/09
- Congratulations to Members Alan Cooper and Carl Buck who came first and second in the champion of champions close-up competition in Leamington in third place was Craig Petty.

11/6/09 - Don't forget the AGM on Monday 15th June there could be some important information about the LMC you wouldn't want to miss so please attend Members Only.

16/3/09- LMC held their annual Roy Johnson Close-Up Competition it was a tough competition judges were Steve Evans & Steve Walker the winner this year was Tony Rix.

6/12/08
- Two of our members Will Gray & Carl Buck were both asked over the Christmas period to go and perform at Old Trafford (home of Manchester united FC) in their hospitality suites entertaining former players and guests.

29/9/2008
- Congratulations to member Will Gray on coming third in the IBM British Ring Close-up competition Well done!!