Upcoming Events:

Vinny Sagoo Lecture

Tuesday 14th April, 7.30pm

Vinny Sagoo has been announced as the Helen Moran Memorial Lecturer to start the 2026-2027 Academic Magical Year for The Order of the Magi in Manchester.

A Mathemagician of Over 30 Years Vinny Sagoo has dazzled audiences with his unique blend of mathematics and magic for over three decades. With a career spanning such a long and illustrious time, he has earned the title of a “mathemagician,” a term he has embraced and made his own.

Helen Moran was a much respected honorary member of The Order of The Magi, who worked very hard behind the scenes. When Helen sadly passed away, she kindly left a bequest to provide the first magic lecture of the Society’s year and this year we are delighted to welcome Vinny Sagoo Magical Creator Extraordinaire on Tuesday 14th April at The Irish World Heritage Centre, Queens Road, Manchester, M8 OAE.

This promises to be an amazing night and non club members can attend for just £10 when booked in advance or £15 paid on the night.

Guests: £10 (Booked before Friday 10th April) or £15 on the Door.

Venue:
Irish World Heritage Centre
Irish Town Way, off Queens Road
Cheetham Hill, Manchester

Find out more, and book your tickets!

Contact:
Email: secretary@orderofthemagi.co.uk

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Visitors:

Visitors are very welcome to attend up to three meetings or lectures during each Magi syllabus year (April to March), giving you the chance to experience what The Order of the Magi has to offer.

Advance tickets for lectures are £10 per person when booked online, or £15 on the night. Open events such as sales days, auctions, and competitions are not included within this three visit limit.

If you find yourself wanting to attend more regularly, membership offers the best value, with full access to all lectures, club nights, competitions, and social events throughout the year, along with the opportunity to take part and perform.

To discover more about becoming a member of The Order of the Magi, please visit our Membership page.

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Have a Magical Lecture or Event Idea?

The Order of The Magi is always looking to keep our event line-up fresh and exciting. From lectures and competitions to hands-on workshops and brainstorming sessions, we love adding new, unique, and inspiring experiences to our calendar.

If you have a lecture idea or a creative concept that you think our members would enjoy, please drop an email to ents@orderofthemagi.co.uk with the details. And if you’re a member with a fun event idea, be sure to let Jonathan know – we’d love to hear it!

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The Order of The Magi News

The 2026 to 2027 Magic Programme is Now Live

The Order of the Magi is pleased to announce that our full programme of magic lectures and events for the 2026 to 2027 season is now available.

Over the next 12 months, we will be hosting a wide range of magic events in Manchester, including professional lectures, club nights, competitions, and social evenings. The programme features an exciting mix of established names and original thinkers from across the UK and beyond, covering close-up magic, stage performance, mentalism, bizarre magic, and more.

Whether you are looking to develop your skills, discover new ideas, or experience high quality magic from leading performers, this year’s programme offers something for every magician.

Lecture entry for visitors remains at £10 when booked in advance online, or £15 on the night.

This year’s lecturers include:

• Vinny Sagoo
• Graham Hey
• Lee Alex
• Ian Rowland
• Oliver Tabor
• Kevin Gallagher
• Chris Rawlins
• Michael Diamond
• Roger Curzon
• Mark Leveridge
• Andrew Normansell
• Adrian Sullivan
• David Michaels
• Jonathan Royle

You can explore the full list of events, dates, and details on our events page.

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Members: Annual Subs Now Due!

Members should note that your annual subs are now due. Please see the latest magazine for details, or contact the Treasurer.

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Student Discount

Students in Full Time Education now benefit from a new discounted membership rate. Read More…

The article below, written by the Order of the Magi’s past editor Bayard Grimshaw, has been reproduced from “Magi Magoria” published by Supreme Magic in 1974, and covers a very brief history of Magic in Manchester and of course the Order of the Magi – one of the oldest societies for performing magicians in the world, up until the publication date.

Perhaps, one day, our current members could put together a further article dealing with the history of Magic in Manchester from 1974 to the present date…

MAGIC IN MANCHESTER
(Not just we Magi but also)
BAYARD GRIMSHAW

Understandably, the origins of Magic are obscure and a matter for speculation. We may assume that among our remote ancestors, as far back as the beginnings of community life, there came to the fore the “wise men”, those whose special knowledge of natural principles enabled them to keep a step ahead of the rest and to astound their fellows by their ability to bring about strange and awe-inspiring results. They would use their power for the common good, or for personal prestige, and perhaps – who knows ? – to amuse and entertain, too.

Read More…