Star Lecturers (Main Hall):

Jay Scott Berry-the "Signature" Lecture.
Recognized as one of the finest creators and performers of his generation, Jay has travelled the globe as a professional entertainer for over 25 years.

He is one of the living Masters of the Topit, the Thumb Tip, the Finger Shell, the Ring and Ribbon, Silk Magic and Coin Magic. His inspirational lectures have received rave reviews and standing ovations at magic clubs and conventions, earning him the title of "Magician's magician". It is often said that his Magic "is as close to real magic as you will ever see".

Always willing to go where none have, and create outside of the box, he has helped to shape the current state-of-the-magical-art.

The Signature Lecture is a "Best of" collection of Jay's creations. Included are many of his finest ideas, effects, gimmicks and routines, all of which are still an active part of his professional shows. This is your chance to see one of Magic's great minds in action as he performs and teaches his signature effects.

Romany - “That Thing You Do! ”.
Her lecture is about presentation, about how we treat props, about how to know who you are before you set foot on the stage, and of course a couple of tricks too. It's pulled from what she has learned from teachers of magic such as Bob Fitch, Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger and John Carney over the last twelve years.

Phill Smith - “Mitox Mentalism”. Phill, author of the acclaimed Mitox, Yokai and Mokele, handbooks on creative mentalism, presents an exciting lecture exposing the secrets of performing engaging mentalism and mental magic. With a focus on practical methods and impactful presentation, Mitox mentalism is intent on delivering real-world experiences to real people. Phill offers a range of material suiting everyone from hardcore mentalists to magicians keen to take advantage of the "mental" buzz. You can expect tried-and-tested jaw-droppers that will work for you.

Workshop / Lectures (Side Rooms):

Paul Gordon - "Commercial Card Conjuring", from a performer, magical author and lecturer who needs no further introduction

Tony Griffith - "Reflections". Tony Griffith celebrates the release of his fourth (and allegedly final) book in the 'Reflections' series, Ultimate Reflections, with this lecture:
Tony's books contain a veritable cornucopia of everything from refined commercial close-up and stand-up magic to mentalism, kids' magic and the magic of science - all honed and polished from a lifetime of performing in all kinds of venues around the world.
These books have rapidly become an 'underground' favourite among magicians, garnering great reviews from all quarters.

Jay Scott Berry - A modern-day Merlin and Renaissance man now living in Australia. Creator, composer and producer, Jay is widely recognised as one of the world´s finest magicians.

At the age of nineteen, he was the youngest ever magician to perform at the Magic Castle in Hollywood.

Channing Pollock described Jay's act as “Impeccable magic, absolutely wondrous.“ His c.v. includes dozens of appearances on national and international television programmes, work as a lecturer and seminar leader, input for numerous film, television and theatrical productions, work at corporate events and trade shows and work with The Palace of Magic Festival among many other things.

In fact there is hardly an area in the performance of magic that Jay has not experienced. He has travelled the globe for over 25 years delighting audiences with an elegant style that can be best described as pure magic.

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Phill Smith - author of acclaimed handbooks on creative mentalism, presents an exciting act of subtle - and sometimes not so subtle - mentalism laced with idiosyncratic humour.

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And our Master of Ceremonies:

Paul Hyland - whose household motto is "Dignity, always dignity", will be introducing the acts and performing the "Art of the Impossible".

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