Events at the Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians

2025

July 23rd

End of Season Party

🎉🎉 This meeting will be the end of Jay's year as President, so to round things off we'll be having our end of season party and Awards night all rolled into one. 🎉🎉

The more the merrier !!

More information will follow closer to the date ... keep those eyes peeled.

Open night - friends and family welcome

Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

Next Season - 2025

September 3rd

☀️ Back with a Bang: Summer Showcase ☀️

Return, Reveal, and Reignite the Magic

Join us for the first club night of the new season as we kick things off in spellbinding style!
Whether you’ve been working on fresh material over the summer or perfecting crowd-pleasers that wowed audiences, this is your chance to share what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s getting great reactions.
From new sleights to killer routines, come show everyone what you’ve been cooking up. Let’s inspire, perform, and celebrate the magic we’ve all been brewing.

September 17th

Chris 'Frostie' Frost

Lecture

Chris Frost AKA Frostie is a magician, comedian, ventriloquist and all round family entertainer.

Frostie's lecture is filled with real world magic that he uses in his routine from day to day.

In the lecture Frostie explains show pacing, writing and scripting, and explains the creativity and methods behind his own tricks Point Blank , Popcorn, Mismatch, Spell Book, Oz Test, Tutt's Tomb, Tarot Lover and more, whilst also sharing his scripting for classic routines such as the Pom Pom Stick, Chicago Opener and Sponge Balls.

Visiting magicians are welcome for a fee of just ÂŁ10.00.

The lecture starts at 8:00pm at the Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

October 1st

🏆 The YELTSA NODROG Pocket Tricks Showdown 🏆

It’s back — our legendary Pocket Tricks competition for the coveted Yeltsa Nodrog trophy!

This fun-filled night is all about clever magic that fits in your pocket and resets fast, as you’ll be performing it 3 or 4 times. 
Open to all full members who’ve paid their subs, this is your chance to show off sharp, snappy magic that packs a punch.

Whether you’re in it to win it or just to enjoy the creativity on display, it’s always a highlight of the club calendar. Don’t miss it!

October 15th

John Hotowka

Lecture

John Hotowka is a Yorkshire based Magician with over 30 years experience, performing magic for most of the blue chip companies in the UK at their corporate events, trade shows and conferences. John also specialises in close-up magic and is the author of ‘Everything You Wanted To Know About Table Hopping But Were Afraid To Ask’. John’s lecture, ‘Close-up that paid off my mortgage,’ has been created to give back to the magic community that has helped and inspired him to get where he is today. In this lecture you’ll learn some of the routines he still uses today that have been honed over 3 decades, performing to every type of audience you can think off. You’ll learn all the wrinkles, theatre of performing close up under fire and in all conditions. This lecture contains something for everyone with performances, explanations and anecdotes from John’s wealth of knowledge and experience.performances, explanations and anecdotes from John's wealth of knowledge and experience.

Visiting magicians are welcome for a fee of just ÂŁ10.00.

The lecture starts at 8:00pm at the Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

October 29th

Jeki Yoo

Lecture

Jeki Yoo’s lecture is a showcase of originality and outside-the-box thinking, filled with visual magic that feels truly new. With over two decades of experience, he blends stagecraft and modern ideas to create surprising effects that stand out. Known for his creative use of everyday objects and bold concepts, Jeki inspires magicians to think differently. His lecture offers not just tricks, but fresh perspectives on what magic can be. It’s a session packed with innovation, clarity, and visual impact.

Visiting magicians are welcome for a fee of just ÂŁ10.00.

The lecture starts at 8:00pm at the Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

November 12th

🎃 Tricks and Treats 🎃

✨ Calling All Members – A Spooktacular Invitation! ✨

As the nights grow longer and shadows creep in, we’re conjuring an evening of eerie enchantment and mysterious marvels!

Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween/Spooky-themed club night, where the spotlight is on the strange, the spooky, and the supernatural.

We’re summoning you our talented members to take part and share your most hauntingly good effects. Whether it’s ghostly illusions, sinister sleight of hand, or chillingly clever routines, we want to see your magical take on the macabre.

Dare to perform. Dazzle us with the dark. Let the spirit of the season inspire your magic!

November 26th

Michael Warlock

Lecture

The Michael Warlock Magic Lecture

“I’m so excited to share the secrets I’ve created & discovered over 15 wonderful years of professional performance experience”

• Learn how to Carry Less & Amaze More!

• See my Best Selling Tricks in Action!

 â€˘ Maximise the Impact of your Magic!

• Unlock your Creativity!

Visiting magicians are welcome for a fee of just ÂŁ10.00.

The lecture starts at 8:00pm at the Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

December 10th

Rich Relish

Lecture

Rich Relish has been performing magic for almost 20 years and specialises in close up mentalism. He has always created his own effects and has recently started releasing them to the magic community, working with Alakazam, the 1914 and Murphys magic.

His reputation as a creator is growing and has been asked to consult on high profile releases such as Craig Petty’s Atomic Deck and other well known artists.He has been described as ‘The smartest unknown mentalist’ by Lloyd Barnes and featured as a name to look out for on Craig Petty’s Magic TV.

This lecture will teach you a variety of workable material using a range of simple props such as billets, envelopes and esp cards. It’s all easy to do and you can make up almost everything yourself. He will also reveal the diabolical methods to some of his marketed effects.

If you are a full time mentalism expert or someone with a passing interest in mental magic, you’ll all find usable effects ideas in this lecture.

Visiting magicians are welcome for a fee of just ÂŁ10.00.

The lecture starts at 8:00pm at the Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

December 17th

🎅 Stuff the Turkey, Not the Cards! 🍗🃏

It’s that time of year again when the gravy flows, the tricks get cheeky, and the only thing getting roasted is the parsnips!
Join your fellow conjurers for a festive feast full of laughter, sleight of ham, and just a sprinkle of holiday mischief.

Whether you vanish after dessert or produce a cracker from behind someone’s ear, we promise a night that’s more magical than Santa’s sack. 

Don your silliest jumper, bring your appetite (and maybe a trick or two), and let’s eat, drink, and be merry!

Next Season - 2026

January 7th

🎉 New Year, New Tricks 🎉

Kick Off the Magic in 2026!

What better way to start the year than with a night of fresh ideas, clever thinking, and brand-new magic? Join us for our first event after Christmas ’New Year, New Tricks’ - a celebration of creativity, inspiration, and magical beginnings!

We’re inviting all members to share something new a trick you’ve been working on, a fresh twist on a classic, or even a bold idea you’re experimenting with. It’s the perfect chance to shake off the cobwebs, spark new conversations, and set the tone for a magical year ahead.

Whether polished or in-progress, bring your magic to life and inspire your fellow performers. Let’s make this the start of something spectacular! 

✨ Step into 2026 with wonder we can’t wait to see what you’ve got up your sleeve! ✨

January 21st

Vinny Sagoo

Lecture

Come and hang out with Vinny Sagoo, a former lawyer who swapped the courtroom for card tricks, and hasn’t looked back since! He’ll be sharing some of his favourite magical creations, from clever number tricks that’ll make you look like a maths whizz, to mentalism effects that pretty much work themselves… and still manage to fool just about everyone.

Everything you’ll see is easy to do, simple to follow, and seriously powerful, no complicated moves or hours of practice needed.

Oh, and there’ll be some special offers on the night too, so if you like a good deal (and who doesn’t?), make sure to snap up a bargain while you can. Whether you’re just getting into magic or have been performing for years, this is a night not to miss.

Fun, relaxed, and full of tricks you’ll actually want to perform

Visiting magicians are welcome for a fee of just ÂŁ10.00.

The lecture starts at 8:00pm at the Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

February 4th

🃏 The New, The Old, and The Middle of the Road! 🃏

A Magical Mix of Members and Miracles!

This month, we’re celebrating the full spectrum of our magical community from fresh faces to seasoned pros, and everyone in between
"The New, The Old, and The Middle of the Road" invites all members, regardless of how long you’ve been part of the group, to step up and share an effect.

Whether you’re just starting out, have decades of experience, or fall somewhere in the magical middle, this is your moment to shine. 
Bring a favourite effect, a signature routine, or something you’ve been working on.

The goal? To connect, share, and celebrate the diverse talent within our club. 

✨ Magic is for everyone so let’s see what you’ve got! ✨

March 4th

🎩 Post-Blackpool: Bag of Tricks & Regrets! 🎩

What We Bought, What We Learned, and What We Probably Shouldn’t Have…

The dust has settled on another whirlwind Blackpool Magic Convention, and now it’s time to unpack literally and figuratively! Join us for a night of show-and-tell where members share the highlights (and lowlights!) from the world’s biggest magic gathering.

Did you discover a hidden gem? Learn a move that’s now part of your go-to repertoire? Or maybe you picked up that one prop you’re already questioning? Whether it’s a new favourite, an unexpected flop, or something that’s destined for the bottom drawer, we want to see it! 

Expect laughs, lessons, and maybe a few ’What was I thinking?’ moments.
Let’s celebrate the madness of magic’s biggest weekend together!

March 18th

🦄 Lord Harri Harrington 🦄

Organised Chaos Lecture

Meet Lord Harri, a versatile close-up magician who captivates his audiences with his fun and playful performances From weddings to corporate events, parties to restaurants, Lord Harri's magic knows no bounds.

His versatility shines as he effortlessly performs in any setting. With a plethora of magic releases under his belt, Lord Harri is not just a magician but also the proud owner of the production company Pocket Miracles, where he brings magic visions to life.

In this Lecture you will learn Harri’s commercial routines which have gained him wide recognition in the magic industry Lord Harri's lecture is a whirlwind of commercial and real-world working material that's guaranteed to entertain any audience, anywhere.

Get ready for quick, visual, and downright fun magic.

Open night - friends and family welcome

Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

Visiting magicians are welcome for a fee of just ÂŁ10.00.

The lecture starts at 8:00pm at the Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

April 1st

Steve Dela

Steve Dela Lecture Lecture 2026

Who is Steve? He is a magician with over 25 first place Magic Awards.

A Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star!

He has won the IBM Close Up competition twice! First time he was just 16 years old.

Three time winner of the ROVI Trophy and all the way back in 2005 he was awarded The Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year.

Since then, he has been creating MENTALISM and has released many effects which have worked their way into the repertoire of many top pros. Steve will be teaching some of his all time favourite commercial routines.

Each effect taught, he uses to make his full time living as a Mentalist / Magician.

Some are his own creations and some are twists on classic effects. Everything is simple and easy to do.

There really will be something for everyone!

Steve will feature a special routine utilising his marked ‘Night Flight Deck’.

If you’ve ever owned a marked deck and didn’t know what to do with it, this will give you all the inspiration you need.

You’ll learn

‘Will To Read LITE’ a super clean prediction effect that fits in your wallet and is always ready to go. 

‘Mind Mansion’ - Steve’s favourite routine for what is without a doubt the easiest method in mentalism… a Peek.

A named card in wallet… ANY wallet.

PLUS… Plenty of tricks and plenty of tips.

Quotes: -

David Penn MIMC “I saw Steve Dela lecture at The Magic Circle last night… and booked him on the spot! It was one of the most commercial mentalism lectures we’ve ever seen. Practical, clever, and packed with usable material. He also brought a fantastic range of products that sold out fast.”

Jason Deverell Bexley Magic Society. "We had a fantastic lecture last week from Steve Dela, who, in addition to taking the audience through some of his recent creations, showed us the level of detail he puts into his close-up routine and the thinking behind what makes it so powerful. It was a hugely entertaining and enjoyable night with an excellent turn out from both members and guests"

Chris Jowett Banished Magicians Society. "Wow!...Steve gave us a lecture we wont forget! Not only did he teach some amazing close up workers with some brilliant methods and ideas, but we were also treated to Steves full professional routine which was full of incredible magic and tips from someone who has perfected his art. The lecture was fast moving, informative and fun. Every member of our club took so much from it no matter whether they were a beginner or a professional. We cant wait to have Steve back to show us his new lecture which he is currently working on.  Thanks for a brilliant evening."

John Holt “I remember seeing Steve Dela’s lecture many years ago. I came away with so many great routines, tips and ideas. I even got my first restaurant residency a few days later, thanks to the advice he gave in that lecture. He knows his stuff. Solid, practical and very workable material. If you’re a professional magician, or hope to be one, this lecture is a ‘must see’. Get him booked for your magic club now!”

 Steve Cook “Steve's lecture is one of the best out there. Highly recommended!”

Open night - friends and family welcome

Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

Visiting magicians are welcome for a fee of just ÂŁ10.00.

The lecture starts at 8:00pm at the Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

April 15th

🤫 Secrets at the Tables 🤫

🧠 A Night of Sharing Magic Wisdom 🧠

Pull up a chair and get ready for an evening of hands-on learning and insider tips. We’ll have 3 to 4 tables set up, each hosted by a fellow member sharing something valuable from false counts and mentalism subtleties to card gaffing methods and more.

Rotate between stations, ask questions, and pick up techniques that can enhance your magic instantly. 

Whether you’re polishing your fundamentals or adding new tools to your arsenal, this is a night built for magicians by magicians.

Bring a notebook you’ll want it!

April 29th

🏆 The Bryan Atherton Challenge: Round 1🏆

Two Nights, Two Themes, One Champion

Where creativity meets constraint... and magic rises to the occasion.

Get ready for another one of the most exciting competitions of the club calendar the Bryan Atherton Award!

 This year’s contest will take place over two separate nights, each with a unique performance theme,  every round is a new test of creativity, adaptability, and showmanship.

Round 1's Theme will be: TBC

All full members who’ve paid their subs are invited to take part & perform in both rounds, and the combined scores will decide the winner of this prestigious trophy.

Whether you’re crafting clever routines to fit a theme or watching the magic unfold, these nights promise innovation, surprises, and lots of fun!

May 13th

Ben Williams

Lecture

Ben has been a professional magician since 2005, creating and selling magic since 2006, and has consulted for Dynamo, Troy, and Ben Hanlin! He has lectured worldwide and mentored students who have gone on to become professional magicians. 

Ben is also the creator of some incredible effects, including his Gimmick It Yourself series, "Labelled Evolution," and his newest masterclass "5WITCH," which teaches natural switches with folded cards, billets, and business cards.

Visiting magicians are welcome for a fee of just ÂŁ10.00.

The lecture starts at 8:00pm at the Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

May 27th

🏆 Bryan Atherton Trophy - Round 2 🏆

Two Nights, Two Themes, One Champion

Where creativity meets constraint... and magic rises to the occasion.

Get ready for another one of the most exciting competitions of the club calendar the Bryan Atherton Award!

This year’s contest will take place over two separate nights, each with a unique performance theme, every round is a new test of creativity, adaptability, and showmanship.

 Round 2's Theme will be: TBC

All full members who’ve paid their subs are invited to take part perform in both rounds, and the combined scores will decide the winner of this prestigious trophy.

Whether you’re crafting clever routines to fit a theme or watching the magic unfold, these nights promise innovation, surprises, and lots of fun!

June 10th

Hooked & Fooled

A Night of Magic Memories and Mystery

This month’s club night is split in two - and EVERYONE takes part!

In the "Fool Us (Friendly!)" section, bring an effect and try to baffle our very own Penn & Teller. No pressure, just laughs, gasps, and maybe a few puzzled looks.

In the "Hooked" section, it's all about the magic that sparked your journey. Share the first trick that grabbed you, the one that made you think l 'need to learn how that's done!'

Pick a side, take the stage, and celebrate the art that brought us all together.

Whether you're fooling minds or sharing memories, this is a night for everyone to shine.

June 24th

🗳️🛍️ Nominations & Table Sale Night 🛍️ 🗳️

It’s time for a clear out. Tonight is our annual table top sale.

So it’s time to dig out all of the stuff you’ve bought and never used and pass it on to someone else in exchange for cash.

We will also be taking nominations for Council, so if you want to join, let us know.

See you all there with a wondrous array of good stuff (or tat) for sale.

July 8th

Annual General Meeting

This meeting is our AGM, and time to welcome the new president.

 It's also your chance to have a say in the running of the club, please support this extremely important night.

Please be there!!

July 22nd

🥳 🎉 End of Season Party and Awards Night 🎉🥳

Let's go out with a bang! Our final meeting of the season is all about, celebration great company, magic memories, and of course, our annual Awards Night!

Whether you've been to every meeting or just a few, this is the perfect chance to relax, reconnect, and raise a glass with fellow members. Expect laughter, surprises, and maybe even a few magical moments.

Everyone's welcome the more, the merrier!

📅 More details coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled and your calendars clear!

 

Open night - friends and family welcome

Hollybush, 494 Penn Rd, Wolverhampton WV4 4HU

General Information

The above programme may be subject to change in order to accommodate lecture opportunities.
Please check our WCM app, Facebook groups, or check back on the website www.wcm-magic.co.uk for the latest information and details about lectures.

Meetings will commence at 7:45pm - Lectures will start promptly at 8:00pm.
Please note that mobile phones etc should be switched off or on silent during lectures.


Hosts are required to contact the visiting lecturer prior to the meeting and make all the necessary arrangements to ensure that their visit to the W.C.M. is an enjoyable one.
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