Damian Hoban was nice enough to allow us to republish his review of the Irish Magic Convention that was held last month in Limerick. Cheers Damien!
Just a quick note to thank everyone involved in the Irish convention on 27-29th March 2009. Next year’s gathering in Belfast will revert to the May bank holiday weekend.
Jon Allen is a World Close Up champion and Gold Star member of the Inner Magic Circle. Opening the Gala show, Jon performed his excellent new routine, The Pain Game. Have a look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IxiZeV1h0
Alexander De Cova …

Here at magicireland.com we have been huge fans of the material by James Brown ever since ‘Still Fancy a Pot of Jam’ first came to our attention a few years ago. In case any of you have not come across his stuff before, it’s generally very very workable magic, it relies very heavilly on misdirection rather than on knuckle busting moves (Although you will need to know how to do things like cull, side steal and palm, so it’s not quite for the beginner). If you still don’t have ‘Still …

Examine the Billfold, and you’ll discover various different compartments and small pockets for credit cards, documents and things. It also has a long money pocket plus a short zip compartment. On the outside is a flapped pocket, which cleverly hides the secret entrance and the pocket is usable too. The small outer flap serves another unique purpose, if your rear pocket is deep, it is very difficult to load a palmed card without much delay and fumbling, with this new Billfold, it is simple. Just lift wallet up prior to …

What They Say

This tome of 398 pages explains how you can make your magic transform into miracles.
Paul shares with you some of his best kept secrets from the world of Psychology, so that you never have to have a lackluster response ever again.
Over 50 Psychological methods are discussed in full detail. As well as the powerful Psychology included in the first 250 pages, you also receive a number of strong effects.
What I Say
When I wrote my Top Ten Purchases I merely placed The Alchemical Tools by Paul Brook in the …

So, for lack of time and inspiration I’m gonna post the top ten things I bought since the start of 2008. Because ranking these would be a massive pain in the arse there will be three honourable mentions, nine runners up and a winner (and if you’ve read this blog you can guess the winner!!!) At some stage I’ll get round to writing real reviews for them. Maybe.
Honourable Mentions
Casanova Concept
The Alchemical Tools by Paul Brook
Decisions by Mozique
Extractor
An awesome utility gimmick. Essentially, a card is placed in a deck box, an …