Graham Hey

Vol. 15, No. 5, November 2019; 60 pages
Cover: Fay Presto

5. A Word From The Editor
5. Contents
6. The Mailbox - Your View - Have Your Say
8. Fay Presto - One of London's Brightest Lights - cover article/interview by Graham Hey
14. What A Laugh - 10 Ways to Inject Comedy Into Kid's Shows - Mark Leveridge
18. Masterclass
    18. Vanishing Point - Gary Jones
    19. Pocket Demon - Jeramy Neugin
30. ShareMagic - The Vanishing Inc Magic Fund - Joshua Jay
22. Shout Outs - Here are some special 'extra' announcements from a few of our regular advertisers
24. Tom Meserol - interview by Jay Fortune
28. The Branding Guru - interview...

Vol. 15, No. 4, September 2019; 60 pages Cover: Mandy Muden

5. A Word From The Editor
5. Contents
6. The Mailbox - Your View - Have Your Say
8. Mandy Muden - Natural Born Thriller! - cover article/interview by Graham Hey
14. Friend Not Foe - Using The Humorous Spectator - Mark Leveridge
18. Masterclass
    18. Safe Deposit - David Regal
    20. Easy Peasy Prediction - Adam Hudson
20. cartoon - Sergey Diomin
22. Shout Outs - Here are some special 'extra' announcements from a few of our regular advertisers
24. Allan De-Val - Unshackled - interview
28. Against The Rules - A Comic Look at Magic Clubs - Mark Leveridge
30. David Williamson...

Vol. 15, No. 3, July 2019; 60 pages
Cover: Peter Turner

5. A Word From The Editor
5. Contents
6. The Mailbox - Your View - Have Your Say
8. Peter Turner: His Majesty of Mind Manipulation - cover article/interview by Graham Hey
18. Masterclass
    18. Riffle Four - Chiam Yu Sheng
    19. Book of the Fallen - Peter Turner
20. Shout Outs - Here are some special 'extra' announcements from a few of our regular advertisers
22. Reinventing the Magic Model - Jez Rose
23. Live Review - Monday Night Magic - The Players Theatre, New York - review by Phil Shaw
26. The Strolling Mentalist - Mark Leveridge
29. Pros & Cons - "It's a good idea to feature routines...

Vol. 15, No. 2, May 2019; 60 pages
Cover: Henry Harrius

5. A Word From The Editor
5. Contents
6. The Mailbox – Your View – Have Your Say
8. Harry Harrius - cover article/interview
18. Masterclass
    18. 2 Out of 3 Will – Simon Caine
    19. 1809 Blank – Chiam Yu Shang
18. cartoon – Sergey Diomin
20. Shout Outs – Here are some special ‘extra’ announcements from a few of our regular advertisers
22. Look The Other Way – Considering the Art of Misdirection – Mark Leveridge
24. Club Land - Magic in South Africa – Part 2) – Ricki Gray, compiler
    • Cape Town Magicians’ Circle
    • College of Magic ...

A romantic-comedy novel about a failed magician.

"Poignant comedy genius at its best" - The Guardian

"The perfect summer tonic! Hilarious!" - Uri Geller

"Reading the hilarious story from the bus, where James unsuccessfully fights his biological urgency, I only narrowly escaped pissing myself from laughter." - Chris Wasshuber

When twenty-something James Valentine seeks refuge from the rain, the only shelter he can find is under the canopy of a fortune teller's dilapidated shed in Whitby. Madam Lulu invites him in and reveals that he's going to meet three women who will influence his life in ways...

Vol. 15, No. 1, March 2019; 60 pages
Cover: Gary Jones

5. A Word From The Editor
5. Contents
6. The Mailbox - Your View - Have Your Say
8. Gary Jones: Life's a Beach! - cover article/interview by Graham Hey
15. In The Phonebox with Terence Trent D'Arby
16. Masterclass
    16. T&R Card Penetration - Jeramy Neugin
    17. Metal Sheep - Gary Jones
17. Lookalikes - Brian Lead
18. Edward Hilsum: Doves to Downing Street! - interview by Graham Hey
22. Shout Outs - Here are some special 'extra' announcements from a few of our regular advertisers
24. Club Land - Magic in South Africa - S.A.M.S. (South African Magical Society) -...

Vol. 14, No. 6, January 2019; 60 pages
Cover: Alan Hudson

5. A Word From The Editor
5. Contents
6. The Mailbox - Your View - Have Your Say
7. One Liners to Cheer You Up!
8. Ricky Jay Remembered, From The Wings: An Assistant's Thoughts On The Late Magician - Chris Klimek
12. In The Phonebox with Don Johnson
14. Masterclass
    14. Deck Flip Aces - Chiam Yu Sheng
    15. Trans Post-It - Fritz Alkemade
16. Performance Contracts & Cancellation Clauses - Are they worth the trouble - Mark Leveridge
19. Advertorial - Getting the Balance Right
    • Competition Time!
22. Show A Bit Of Character - excerpt from "Be More Funny!"...

Vol. 14, No. 5, November 2018; 60 pages
Cover: Mike McClean

5. A Word From The Editor
5. Contents
6. The Mailbox - Your View - Have Your Say
7. Notable Quotes from Magicians!
8. Mike McClean: Mentalism with Big Laughs - cover article/interview
14. In The Phonebox with Captain Kirk [William Shatner]
16. Group of Three: How to Turn Your Magic Tricks into a Polished Show - Aaron Fisher
18. A Beginner's Guide to ... Pocket Management - Mark Leveridge
19. My Guilty Pleasures! - Ian Adair
20. Masterclass
    20. Back in Time - Luca Volpe
    21. A Most Startling Transposition - Morgan and West
25. In the News - Paul Daniels Illusions Found in a Welsh Barn!
26. Comedy...

Vol. 14, No. 4, September 2018; 60 pages
Cover: Ryan Schlutz

5. A Word From The Editor
5. Contents
6. The Mailbox - Your View - Have Your Say
8. The Life of Ryan Schlutz - cover article/interview
14. In The Phonebox with Alyson Hannigan
16. Three Simple Steps: How to Super Charge Your Performance - Keith Fields
18. A Dip Into ... A Wealthy Magician - book review by Mark Leveridge
19. It's Magicseen Bingo - Shahid Malik
20. Masterclass
    20. Wrongly Convicted - Ryan Schlutz
    22. Ten Green Bottles - John Archer
23. One-Liners
24. Lookalikes!
26. The Real Hogwarts: Gerry Cottle's Circus and Magic School in Somerset - Bob...

Vol. 14, No. 3, July 2018; 60 pages
Cover: Luca Volpe

5. A Word From The Editor
5. Contents
6. The Mailbox - Your View - Have Your Say
8. Luca Volpe: The Italian Master - cover article/interview
14. In The Phonebox with Oliver Giroud
16. Rib Ticklers: 10 Ways to Make Children Laugh!
20. Lookalikes!
22. Unaccustomed as I Am ... The Magic of Public Speaking - Jez Rose
25. Secrets of Performing Revealed #1 - Never Underestimate Your Audience - Graham Hey
26. Shout Outs - Here are some special 'extra' announcements from a few of our regular advertisers
28. Dealer's Booth - Copeland Coins
30. George Iglesias: The Man in a Suitcase! - interview...

A brand-new collection of visual gags, one liners and ideas for anyone who would like to add a bit of comedy to their stage act or close-up performances. These are easy-to-do bits and pieces that will get you laughs. You don't need to be a pro. The Comedy Cockpit contains a load of great material and a couple of revisited classics.

FREE! When you buy the Comedy Cockpit you also get Killer One Liners to Create a Big Buzz free. This includes over two hundred original one-liners and a ton of visual gags. This is top-drawer material, but don't take our word for it.

Reviews and comments:

"A superb collection of gags for the...

Vol. 14, No. 2, May 2018; 60 pages
Cover: Morgan and West

5. A Word From The Editor
5. Contents
6. The Mailbox - Your View - Have Your Say
8. Morgan & West - Well Suited to Success! - cover article/interview - Graham Hey
16. In The Phonebox with Freddie Davies
18. Lookalikes!
20. Just For Fun! - B & B Heaven!
22. Masterclass
    22. A Paper Ball Force - Andrew Musgrave
    23. Alberico Magic SP - Attis Aimar Garcia
26. Pros & Cons - It's All a Matter of Opinion - Online advertising Better than Offline Advertising - Mark Leveridge
27. In The News
28. Shout Outs - Here are some special 'extra' announcements from a few of our...

Vol. 14, No. 1, March 2018; 60 pages
Cover: John Archer

5. A Word From The Editor
6. The Mailbox - Your View - Have Your Say
8. John Archer - Balloon Animals & Baftas! - cover article/interview - Graham Hey
14. In The Phonebox with David Lutz
14. One-Liner Heaven!
16. Musing on The Session - Mark Leveridge
16. Musing on The Event - Neil Kelso
20. Following Up with Fritz [Alkemade]!
23. Poster Problem; Too (many) words or not too (many) words? That is the question. - Jay Fortune
24. Masterclass
    24. The Perfect Match - Anthony Owen & Marc Paul
    25. True Romance - Allan Kronzek
28. Lookalikes!
33. Shout Outs - Here are some special 'extra' announcements...

Vol. 13, No. 6, January 2018; 60 pages
Cover: Bill Malone

5. Editor's Letter
6. Letters - Have Your Say
8. Magic Lookalikes!
11. Hooked on Classics - Mark Leveridge
14. Opening Salvos - Mark Leveridge
18. Gary Jones: The Festive Fooler! - interview
22. Shout Outs - Special 'extra' announcements from a few regular advertisers
24. Masterclass
    24. Thanks Mr. Hull - Paul Gordon
    24. 7 Keys to Paradise - Tim Ellis
28. The Fabulous Bill Malone! - cover article/interview - Graham Hey
36. Ask Christopher [T. Magician] - Part 3 - Mark Leveridge, compiler
40. Paul Gordon: The Finished Article - interview by Graham Hey
46. Product Reviews
    • Holey Change - SandsMinds -...

Vol. 13, No. 5, November 2017; 60 pages
Cover: Young & Strange

5. Editor's Letter
6. Young & Strange - Can We Talk About the Boat Now? - cover article/interview - Graham Hey
13. Letters - Have Your Say
14. Masterclass - From Screen to Page
    14. The Hof - Liam Montier
    16. Aerial Splinter - Michael Kaminskas
18. Tim Ellis - The Master of the Milkshake! - interview - Graham Hey
26. Ask Christopher [T. Magician] - Part 2 - Mark Leveridge, compiler
28. Comedy and Authenticity - Mel Mellers
32. A Tribute to Eugene Burger - Jay Fortune, compiler
    32. The Curious Incident of the Curb Stone at the Convention - Jay Fortune
    35. David Berglas...