Young Magician 2023

Well done to Josh for not only winning young magician but also the best open mic award at this years conference

Magician of The Year

It will come as no surprise that Mark Shortland received the coveted CMUK magician of the year award at this years conference for an energy packed performance at our public show

AGM Clubhouse: Tuesday 7th March

AGM followed by short lecture

Torbjorn Lindblad

Pete McCahon Comedy Trophy winner

Not awarded every year this is for outstanding comedy only. When announced the roar from the audience showed it NEEDED to be awarded to only one man. Congratulations Torbjorn

For Exceptional Service

Richard was surprised by an award that he knew nothing about. We have many dedicated people that help run the CMUK. Richard does so much. treasurer, training days, conference committee, virtual conference, tickets, tech desk, welcome desk. He has also served for as long as I can remember. If you were to ask who has done most for the CMUK over the past decade then everybody to a man would say Richard Colpus. Sir, we salute you.

LATEST NEWS

AGM at March Clubhouse

The AGM is on March 7th at 8pm on clubhouse.

Conference

What a fantastic event! Thanks to the team for making it happen it was great working with you all. I don't think I have mentioned Cam Welsh yet, so lets do that now. Cam; your a star on lights and tech. Catch up available till Sunday 26th Feb. Please see original email from Richard to access

Photos

A link has been sent for conf photos via email. Delegates of the conference can also find the link on the conference links page that was sent just before conference started. Photos will be taken down sometime after Sunday 26th Feb

Welcome to Christian Magicians UK

Christian Magicians UK are a group of Christian entertainers, who use their performing skills to spread the Good News about Jesus Christ. The tricks that are performed are either used as “visual aids” (for example escaping from a pair of handcuffs and talking about how “Christ has set us free” – Galatians 5v1), or simply to attract and engage an audience. We would never claim to have ‘special powers’. It is just used an effective method of presenting the Gospel in a clear and memorable way.

So what skills do you need if you want to try Gospel Magic? Well, probably not the ones that immediately spring to mind! Perhaps the most important skills are “people skills” – being confident; being able to make eye contact; being able to communicate clearly. You might take these for granted, but so many performers think it’s all about the trick, that they forget the primary purpose – to entertain, and (if appropriate) share the Gospel.

Some tricks can be learnt in minutes, others take years. Most magic sets, or books on magic from the library, are aimed at beginners and focus on simple tricks that anyone can do. This is the best way to start. Each year we have a national conference (along with several regional events) which include lectures, hands on workshops and shows. Our Voila magazine provides ideas to help members develop their magic and entertainment skills to enable them to share their faith through good magic.

Membership is open to Christian magicians of all denominations and it would be great to meet you sometime.

So why not come and be part a like minded group of people from all denominations? Learn from the best with many of our members Internationally acclaimed professional magicians. Many are members of the renowned magic circle London. From accomplished amateurs. Beginners, intermediate, or advanced we are just one big magical family. We exist to help you at the level you are at NOW. So keep reading to see how we can help you continue or even start your magical journey.

Looking for a Magician?

Looking for a family friendly entertainer for an outreach, youth group or other church event, Welcome to Christian Magicians UK. You can book one of the magicians using our Find a Magician button on the menu. These magicians range from ammeters who just use magic for illustration through to international renowned Magic circle members of the highest professional standard.

The magicians on these pages will do their upmost to make your event truly memorable.

Membership gives you access to...

The Clubhouse

Our members only monthly zoom meeting with guest lecturers, fellowship and sharing of tips and teaching

Voila & Voila Library

Our in-house magazine, published every three to four months with updates, effects and news from around the country and beyond. Also online access to past publications

Video Tutorials and Teaching Libraries

Over 50 Recordings of masterclasses, effects and performance technique. Also access to Peter Gardners extensive private online library

You can Sign up right now using the members sign up on the menu, Benefits and costs are as follows

Full Membership with Electronic Voila magazine only £25
Full Membership with Electronic & Paper Voila Magazine £30 (UK residents only)
Additional Family Membership, no magazine (voting righs) £10
Junior Membership (under18), Magazine (no voting rights) £10

Membership Renewal

Membership renewal can be completed by signing on to your account (member login on the top right of the webpage if using a computer, or for tablets & phones the login key symbol on the floating grey menu at the bottom of the screen) and clicking the red round button sybol with two arrows on it at the top of the page. Alternativly you can click on the link in your renewal email.

You can also sign in, click on your name on the top right of the page and select 'renew membership' from the dropdown menu (computers and laptops only)

You will need to sign into the website to renew. If you use the forgotten username and password function then you will need the email address you used to originaly sign up for membership.