Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle

01/10/2026

A special message from Chris Rawlins about his upcoming lecture at Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle! 👇

Join us on next Thursday 8th October at 8pm at St Stephen’s Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Hightown, Liverpool, L38 0BL

Entry is free for members and £15 for visiting magicians. See you there!

25/09/2026

Our next meeting is a lecture evening with Chris Rawlins!

Chris is a highly regarded creator and performer of mentalism and memory magic, known for his original thinking, practical methods and distinctive presentations.
We’re very much looking forward to welcoming him to Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle.

📅 Thursday 8th October
🕗 8pm
📍 St Stephen’s Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Hightown, Liverpool, L38 0BL

Entry is free for members and £15 for visiting magicians. We hope to see you there!

13/09/2026

A fascinating evening at Mahatma last week as Brian Lead presented his lecture on the life and extraordinary story of Chung Ling Soo.

Brian took us through the history of one of magic’s most intriguing and enigmatic characters, exploring the man behind the famous Chinese magician persona, his career, rivalries and, of course, the dramatic circumstances surrounding his death on stage.

A really interesting look back at an important part of magic history, packed with stories, photographs and plenty of fascinating detail from Brian’s research.

A huge thank you to Brian for taking the time to share it with us, and to everyone who came along for another great evening at Mahatma. 🎩✨

09/09/2026

Tomorrow evening Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle welcomes Brian Lead for a fascinating illustrated talk rooted in original research and historical discovery.

A Deadly Way to Make a Living: The Lamentable Fate of Chung Ling Soo explores one of the great mysteries in magic history. Drawing on years of meticulous investigation, Brian examines the circumstances surrounding Soo’s death — separating fact from myth through first-hand interviews, inquest records, audio testimony, and previously unpublished material.

Widely praised by leading figures in magic for its scholarship, clarity, and compelling narrative, this lecture offers a rare opportunity to experience a deeply researched story that reads like a thriller — yet is grounded entirely in documented fact.

An absorbing, thought-provoking evening that will appeal to performers, historians, and anyone with an interest in the hidden history of magic.

Venue - St Stephen’s Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Hightown, Liverpool, L38 0BL

Time - 8pm

The lecture is free to attend for members and £15 for visiting magicians.

05/07/2026

Yesterday, our Circle achieved another tremendous success. A completely packed room with an audience absolutely mesmerised by the incredible talent of our close-up and stage performers: Harvey, Orpheus, Adam Dadswell, Mason King and Terry.

These amazing artists delivered a night of real magic. And let me tell you, I could not be more proud or more honoured that they made the 2026 President’s Night truly unforgettable. It was special. Really special.

But yesterday evening was even bigger than magic alone. We became part of history. Our celebration joined a worldwide moment, the commemoration of the 🇺🇸 250th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America 🇺🇸. A milestone and a celebration of freedom.

The American Dream teaches us something very important: Nothing is impossible if you dare to dream it — and work hard for it.
And our performers worked hard. Very hard. They pushed themselves to the highest level of their talent. And so is doing our Circle. We are working harder than ever before to grow, improve, and become bigger and stronger than ever.

Let us remember, paraphrasing the great President Kennedy: “Do not ask what Magic can do for you… ask what you can do for Magic.”

That’s the spirit, folks. That’s how greatness is built.

Together, we made magic great.
Together, we are making magic great.
And together — we will continue to MAKE MAGIC GREAT… AGAIN!

Matteo Borrini - President of the Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle

16/06/2026

Broken Wand

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former Mahatma member and well-known entertainer John Dixon, known to many as Mr Trix.

John brought joy, laughter and wonder to countless children and families throughout his career. He was a talented performer, a valued member of the magic community, and someone who was always willing to offer encouragement, support and friendship to others.

Many members will have fond memories of John through his performances, his kindness, and his involvement within the magic fraternity over the years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

On behalf of everyone at Mahatma Magic Circle, we extend our sincere condolences to his wife Lynda, his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.

Rest in peace, John.

Funeral Details

Friday 26th June 2026 at 11:00am
Trinity Methodist Church
Skelmersdale
WN8 8AT

Following the service, there will be a burial at Chorley Cemetery, followed by a wake at the Rufford Arms Hotel.

If you are planning to attend, please contact Russ Stokes directly so that catering numbers can be provided to the family.

21/05/2026

A huge thank you to Craig Petty for an excellent lecture for the Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle last week.

The lecture centred around an important creative principle within magic — taking an existing trick, plot, or method and developing it into something fresh, modern, and uniquely your own. Craig shared a huge amount of practical thinking and real-world experience throughout the evening, with plenty of strong material and ideas for performers of all levels.

Highlights included several ACAAN variations, a very clever coin/sponge ball routine, and some exclusive unreleased material that was only shared with those fortunate enough to be in attendance — a reminder of why supporting live lectures and magic clubs is still so valuable and beneficial.

You could really see the effort Craig had put into making sure everybody took something away from the evening, whether that be methods, presentations, routining ideas, or simply inspiration to think more creatively.

Professional, entertaining, generous with his knowledge, and packed with ideas from start to finish.

Thank you again Craig — we really appreciate you taking the time to lecture for us.

14/05/2026

Do not miss tonight’s lecture!
8 pm
📍 St Stephen’s Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Hightown, Merseyside, L38 0BL
🕗 8:00pm start

🎟 Free entry for members
🎟 £15 for visiting magicians

Visitors are very welcome — we’d love to see you there.
If you’re interested in joining the club, please feel free to get in touch.

✨ Our next meeting is a lecture evening with Craig Petty ✨

Craig is one of the UK’s most respected and prolific creators in modern magic. A member of The Inner Magic Circle and multiple award winner, he has built a reputation for producing strong, commercial material that performers actually use.

His lectures are known for being engaging, practical, and full of real-world magic, with a focus not just on effects, but the thinking behind them.

Expect an evening of powerful routines, clever methods, and ideas you can take straight into performance.

📅 Thursday 14th May
📍 St Stephen’s Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Hightown, Merseyside, L38 0BL
🕗 8:00pm start

🎟 Free entry for members
🎟 £15 for visiting magicians

Visitors are very welcome — we’d love to see you there.
If you’re interested in joining the club, please feel free to get in touch.

03/05/2026

✨ Our next meeting is a lecture evening with Craig Petty ✨

Craig is one of the UK’s most respected and prolific creators in modern magic. A member of The Inner Magic Circle and multiple award winner, he has built a reputation for producing strong, commercial material that performers actually use.

His lectures are known for being engaging, practical, and full of real-world magic, with a focus not just on effects, but the thinking behind them.

Expect an evening of powerful routines, clever methods, and ideas you can take straight into performance.

📅 Thursday 14th May
📍 St Stephen’s Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Hightown, Merseyside, L38 0BL
🕗 8:00pm start

🎟 Free entry for members
🎟 £15 for visiting magicians

Visitors are very welcome — we’d love to see you there.
If you’re interested in joining the club, please feel free to get in touch.

10/04/2026

Last night was a fantastic evening at Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle with David Penn delivering a superb, highly practical and engaging lecture.

The first half focused on real-world close-up performance, including approaches to groups, strong openers, and integrating modern digital tools.

A highlight was David’s insight into the creative process—how ideas develop from initial concepts and prototypes through to finished effects, often driven by those key “serendipitous” moments along the way.

The second half explored building a strong stage act, including thinking behind the development of FISM World Champions - Mind2Mind. This offered valuable insight into structure, clarity, and creating memorable moments for an audience.

Huge thank you to David for a fantastic evening, and to everyone who attended.