The highlight of our year is the stage competition where members battle it out to be crowned the best stage magician in Surrey (for one year)!

Join us for an extraordinary evening filled with enchanting performances by a lineup of spellbinding magicians.

Join us for an energetic and entertaining evening with Chris “Frostie” Frost, a busy professional magician known for his vibrant performances and wide-ranging appeal. With years of experience as a family entertainer, Chris brings a fast-paced, fun-filled lecture packed with routines and insights that work for audiences of all ages.

What to Expect:

• Practical, road-tested material perfect for close-up, parlour, and stage

• Live demonstrations of Chris’s own effects and routines

• Tips on character, comedy, and creativity to help bring more personality and punch to your performances

• Stagecraft techniques that elevate your magic, whether you're working with kids, families, or adults

Chris’s lecture is more than just tricks—it’s a masterclass in performing with energy, clarity, and charm. Perfect for magicians looking to broaden their material and inject more personality into their act.

Doors open at 7:30 PM.
Hosted by The Surrey Society of Magicians.

It’s not every day you get to celebrate a true Magic Legend. Join us for a special evening dedicated to Terry Herbert - filled with laughter, stories and spellbinding magic. We’ll share choice video clips from Terry’s remarkable career, followed by an on-stage interview with David Andrews that lifts the curtain on the man behind the miracles.

And because Terry never arrives empty-handed, he’ll also treat us to a couple of effects (performed live) just to remind us why his work has inspired generations.

Prepare for a night of uproarious fun and astonishing effects with Roy Charles, a top comedy magician whose journey began as a Butlin’s Redcoat entertainer—a training ground where he mastered performing for ever-changing holiday audiences.

What to Expect:

• Maximal impact, minimal props: Roy has fine-tuned his craft to deliver powerful, memorable magic with compact routines—ideal for intimate club lecturing

• Versatile performance style: From close‑up sleight of hand to stand‑up comedy and family entertainment, he delivers magical experiences that delight all ages

• Behind‑the‑scenes insights: Hear candid stories about carving out a career in magic—navigating gigs, stagecraft tips, and the art of staying fresh and in-demand across different venues

This lecture evening blends comedy, real-world performance wisdom, and live magic—an inspiring event for hobbyists, entertainers, and fans alike.

Doors open at 7:30 PM.
Hosted by The Surrey Society of Magicians.

Join us for a fascinating and authentic insight into the life of a working professional magician, presented by David Croucher—a highly versatile performer based in Worthing and Brighton. His extensive repertoire spans close-up magic, children’s shows, balloon modelling, and large-scale family entertainment

What to Expect:

• Behind-the-scenes stories: Discover what it really takes to keep bookings flowing and navigate the ups and downs of life on the magic circuit

• Live demonstration of magical effects: David will illustrate these insights using routines drawn from his full range of shows—from intimate close-up miracles to fun performances for younger audiences

• Real-world strategies: Learn how he maintains creativity, adapts his material, and delights a wide variety of crowds night after night

This promises to be an evening of both entertainment and professional enlightenment. Whether you’re a magician interested in sustainability, a performer looking to broaden your range, or simply love the craft—David Croucher’s lecture offers something special.

Doors open at 7:30 PM.
Hosted by the Surrey Society of Magicians.

Thursday, 4th September – The Nomad Theatre, East Horsley, Surrey

Get ready for a truly unique evening of magic, science, and mind-bending illusions.

Dr Matt Pritchard—known around the world as The Science Magician and creator of the popular Designing Deceptions series—blends his background in physics with cutting-edge illusion design to create stunning visual effects that have amassed a massive following online. An award‑winning performer and an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle, he brings more than twenty years of experience in magic and science communication. He has designed illusions for venues including the Royal Institution, Royal Society, and British Science Festival.

What to Expect:

• Screenings of his signature viral illusions, from impossible disappearances to perceptual riddles

• Interactive participation: audiences invited to propose their own explanations for what they’ve just seen

• In‑depth stories behind the methods, design process, and development journey of each illusion

• Insights into the creative mindset at the intersection of science and magic

This promises to be a very different evening: part illusion show, part detective game, part masterclass in creative thinking.

Whether you're an illusionist, educator, scientist—or simply curious—this is a rare chance to dive into the mechanics of wonder and deception with one of the field’s most inventive minds.

Doors open at 7:30 PM.
Hosted by the Surrey Society of Magicians.

Join us this Thursday for one of our ever-popular At Home meetings! Colin will be sharing his take on the classic object to impossible location routine, and we’re hoping a few other members will step up to perform their favourite effects too.

These evenings are always full of surprises, creativity, and shared wisdom - you’re guaranteed to leave having learned something new.

Don't miss it!

The Tutorials

Wayne Fox, Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star for Performance, is Introducing a magic lecture like no other. Fully immersive, interactive, and designed for real learning. Instead of just watching from your seat, you'll be part of the event. The room is divided into groups, and Wayne will personally teach several powerful routines and sleights, moving from group to group for a hands-on, one-to-one coaching experience. Engage, learn, and elevate your magic!

This is The Tutorials

Mike will be lecturing on cards and coin effects  which have been honed over many years as a professional magician and magic consultant. He will also tell us how Vernon’s teachings had a profound effect on his approach towards magic!

Cost: Members - Free; Guests - £10

What will be featured in this lecture:

“The lecture features a mix of my signature effects, time-tested classics from over 40 years of performing, and a few surprises you’ve probably never seen before. Every routine I share comes straight from my working repertoire—these are solid, real-world pieces of magic. But more than just tricks, I’ve selected material that highlights the way I think about magic: the theory, structure, and subtleties that elevate performance. Many magicians have told me that it’s these deeper insights—the thinking behind the magic—that they enjoy most and take the most from.”

Michael Ammar

Oliver Tabor's Openers & Closers Lecture - The Surrey Society of Magicians, 8th May.

Oliver is a full time stage and close-up magician, specialising in visual stage magic who regularly performs in theatre shows and cabaret venues around the world. He is a member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, a past President of the I.B.M. British Ring No. 25, and an award-winner in the stage category at the FISM European Championships of Magic. His long-running London show, West End Magic, has been resident at the Leicester Square Theatre for over 10 years and now regularly tours the UK. Oliver also runs his own theatre dedicated to magic shows in an historic 17th century Red Brick Barn in Essex for 20 years.

Openers & Closers lecture: Offering effects, routines and ideas for close-up, mentalism, stage and parlour magic to start and finish your show. Including quick opening card effects for close-up and parlour, a gimmickless bottle production for parlour and stage, opening and closing mentalism card routines, plus effects with bubbles, roses, business cards and more. He also covers his thoughts on stage magic with an introduction into how techniques, psychology and rules followed by stage manipulators can easily be applied to all performance situations such as utilising body movement and eye contact. From quick opening effects to closing routines plus presentational ideas and advice on stagecraft, for both close-up and stage. Lecture notes and products are on offer to purchase afterwards.

This Annual Event pits our best Close-Up Magicians to compete for the Surrey Society Trophy. There is also the Mary Oberoi Comedy award for the funniest act.

It is a public event so please bring along your friends and family. This is one of the highlights of our year and not to be missed.

Cost: Members - Free; Guests - Free

Andy is a top working pro based in the north of England, with over 20 years of experience, his lecture is jammed packed with truly commercial material both with new and innovative ideas as well as some fantastic slants on classic effects.

With magic that is suitable for hobbyists and full-time professionals. There is something for everyone.

Luis Olmedo is a professional magician from Spain. He is the current world champion in the Micro Magic division. He has shown his magic all over the world, from Hollywood, New York, Taiwan, Tokyo, Osaka, Paris, Lisbon to Beijing and of course all over Spain.

More information on this lecture to follow soon!

Oliver Meech: The Effervescent Lecture

Discover why Craig Petty calls Oliver “one of the most creative magicians on the planet”. About 10 years on from his bestselling Plot books, Oliver is back with a new lecture, sharing material from his new book, along with some old favourites. Expect fresh plots, streamlined methods and playful audience interaction.

You’ll learn a variety of tricks – mostly using cards, with a couple of exceptions. Several are ‘scalable’ from close-up to parlour/stage, and nothing’s too knuckle-busting. Oliver will also share some tips and techniques to inspire your own thought bubbles. All in all, it’s a fun-filled evening of original magic.

As Liam Montier says in his quote for the book: “Oliver manages to be both creative and practical, a rare combination … A great book, and an appropriate title, as it will make your brain fizz!”

About Oliver Meech

As a performer, Oliver has enjoyed two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe.

As a creator, his tricks have appeared in The Jerx, Elixir and MAGIC Magazine. He has lectured at TEDx, The Magic Circle and magic clubs across the UK.

His previous books include bestsellers The Plot Thickens and Plot Twists. When not magic-ing, Oliver is a conference speaker and award-winning writer.

“Oliver is a genius when it comes to creating clever, offbeat and fooling magic.” Mark Elsdon

“I can’t recommend this book enough – the creative juices flow as rapidly as a waterfall” Oliver Tabor

Watch this space!

The Lecture

In this lecture Bertie will give his talk on “Wonder Workers & The Art of Illusion - The History of Magic”

He will be performing classic tricks while talking about his life as a professional Magician.

Bertie Pearce Bio

Bertie Pearce, a Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, has performed magic across the globe in renowned venues like The Magic Castle in Hollywood and The Kulm Hotel in St. Moritz. His theatrical productions, such as Soiree Fantastique at The Magic Circle and All Aboard – The Comedy of Cruising at London’s Bridewell Theatre, were met with sell-out success. Collaborating with his sister Boo, he delighted audiences with A Spoonful of Magic at Wimbledon’s Polka Theatre and Wonders of the World at the Brighton Festival Fringe. A sought-after entertainer for private parties and fundraisers, Bertie has earned prestigious accolades, including the Carlton Comedy Award from The Magic Circle and two Originality Awards from The International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Bertie’s love of magic began with his grandfather, a skilled amateur conjurer. With a BA in Drama from Manchester University and training at the Ecole Internationale du Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris, Bertie honed his craft through pantomimes, summer seasons, and four years on cruise ships, which inspired his comedic show All Aboard. Since 2009, as a NADFAS-accredited lecturer, he has toured widely, sharing his passion for magic, Victorian pastimes, Punch and Judy, and Charles Dickens.

Bio

Yvan Garmy (stage name Yvan Zim) is a Franco-Irish magician who’s been performing professionally for over 10 years. Currently based in Lyon, Yvan performs throughout France at weddings, corporate events, and other private functions. In 2023, his show “Tangled d’Illusions” was sold out at Edinbrugh fringe. Yvan's approach to creating visual & practical magic has made many of his creations best sellers.

About the lecture

Yvan's lecture focuses on practical visual magic. To illustrate his thinking, he showcases a mix of original close-up magic and stage magic. These are tricks, ideas, and creations that magicians of all skill levels can appreciate and use. Expect to see tricks with Cards, Newspapers, Credit Cards, Bills... There is something for everyone in this lecture.

Testimonials

Yvan’s lecture for the Society of Irish Magicians showcased his creativity and thinking. His ability to take an effect and take it to a higher level, of both amazement and clarity, leaves his audiences, magicians and layfolk astounded. - Quentin Reynolds

"The best card-to-box I've ever seen!” - Jeff McBride

“The best Triumph I have seen for a walk around. It's surefire and it looks really really messy" - Patrick Kun

Ulster Society of Magician highlight of the year 2023 - USM Chairman David Lillie

Penguin Magic Awards 2020, Nominee Partner Trick of the Year Penguin Magic Awards 2020 - Penguin Magic

The highlight of our year is the stage competition where members battle it out to be crowned the best stage magician in Surrey (for one year)!

Paul Gordon Magic Lecture

Since 1987, Paul Gordon has lectured worldwide including 4Fs (Fechter's Finger Flinging Frolics), The IBM, Tannen's Jubilee, Mark Leveridge's Close-Up Symposium, The Magic Circle (5 times), FFAP (France), Blackpool Magic Convention, Penguin Live, At The Table Experience, Monaco All Stars and in Germany, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Ireland, Belgium and all over the UK. It's a fun fast-paced lecture that even non-cardmen will learn from and enjoy.

There's no heavy material; just doable worker commercial card magic and lots of typical Paul Gordon fun. Paul's lecture is full of worker doable card magic from his best-selling Gold Dust Trilogy, Card Startlers, Quidnunc, Article 52, Card Thrillers and Card Foolers; plus tips, advice, stories, patter, presentation, gags, experiences, funnies etc., etc!

Paul is a member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star and recipient of the John Nevil Maskelyne Prize for Literature.

Grand Halloween Fancy Dress Ball (fancy dress optional).

To be held at Kingswood golf club and Lodge on Saturday 26th of October 7:30pm till 1am

International cabaret, including:
- Max Fulham (comedian ventriloquist)
- Paul Zenon (UKs leading comedy magician)

Dance the night away with the fantastic Hayden disco!

Fantastic finest of fine dining course meal.

Tickets only £70

Limited places

Please Contact Geoff 07940 015846 or geoffpescud285@btinternet.com or any SSoM Member

The Surrey Society of Magicians are thrilled to announce a special magic lecture by the world-renowned magician, Etienne Pradier. Mark your calendars for 17th October 2024 and prepare to be amazed at the Nomad Theatre in East Horsley.

Etienne Pradier – The French Magician

Etienne has won many awards during his 30 years of performing magic at the highest level. He is one of the only 200 people to be presented a gold star membership and been promoted to the inner magic circle.  He won The Magic Circle Magician of the Year, Colombe d’or France and 3rd in the world Championship in Holland. And also “Fooled Penn and Teller” on our screens not long ago.

Etienne has worked all around the world performing his magic at many famous venues including Windsor Castle for The King and other members of The Royal Family and whole host of  A listed Celebrities.

From his dapper dress sense to his beautiful French accent, when Etienne is at your event, his skilful experience will make you feel special and will amaze your colleagues.

Date: 17th October 2024
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Nomad Theatre, East Horsley

Experience the Magic of Matt Daniel-Baker at the Surrey Society of Magicians!

The Surrey Society of Magicians is delighted to host an exclusive magic lecture by the world-famous magician and mind reader, Matt Daniel-Baker, on 26th September 2024 at the Nomad Theatre in East Horsley.

Matt Daniel-Baker is one of the best-loved performing mind readers in the world. His shows are fast-paced, jaw-dropping, and absolutely hilarious! With a career that has seen him perform for some of the biggest companies and best-known celebrities on the planet, Matt has become a global sensation. His television appearances include the renowned shows Masters of Illusion in Hollywood, California, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Matt shares his incredible techniques, captivating stage presence, and the secrets behind his mind-blowing performances. Whether you're an experienced magician or simply a fan of the art, this lecture promises to be both enlightening and entertaining.

Date: 26th September 2024
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Nomad Theatre, East Horsley

The Surrey Society of Magicians is delighted to host an exclusive magic lecture by the acclaimed magician Mike Sullivan. Save the date for 12th September 2024 and join us at the Nomad Theatre in East Horsley for an evening of magic, mystery, and inspiration.

With over 32 years of experience in the bar and magic industry, Mark will share his story of how he established the UK’s first Magic Bars, as well as his current performances. He will provide guidance on what it takes to be an all round Magician, from Bar Magician, Close-up and Parlour.

This will be an exclusive opportunity to learn from Mark Bennett, a Gold Star Magic Circle Member a professional magician, owner of a magic theatre, and creator of magic, for a unique and exciting opportunity. Expect an evening filled with inspiring performances and valuable takeaways.

The lecture will cover, Close-Up, Parlour, Stage Craft, Business and mentalism for non mentalists

Having had the privilege of lecturing at numerous magic clubs across the UK and globally, including prestigious venues such as the Magic Circle and the IBM in Sydney, I am excited to bring "Organised Chaos" to the members of The Surrey Society of Magicians.

This lecture is a culmination of real world working magic, commercial effects, some fun sleights and silly ideas made to get members thinking a little different. All still bringing the feel of spontaneity and excitement.

During the lecture, I will share some of my created and released effects, techniques, and personal anecdotes that will resonate with both novice and seasoned magicians alike. From effective routine planning to audience engagement strategies, "Organised Chaos" offers insights that can aide your creativeness and help with magic performances.

Magician Liam Ball, grew up captivated by the enchantment of magic, inspired by legends like Paul Daniels and David Copperfield. His journey from entertaining in the Army's officers' mess to becoming a member of The Magic Circle showcases his passion. Now, as an esteemed magician, Liam Ball merges his magical prowess with his military discipline. Catch him lecturing at the Surrey Society of Magicians on June 6th.