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Welcome - what can we offer YOU? Cheryl and Jeremy Le Poidevin Loads of exclusive items Some of the very best children's tricks anywhere on the market Superb stage props A huge range of everyday items: silks, rope, sponge etc. A reputation for first class service
And that's just for starters! "Your products are TOP!" Aldo Colombini "Without Practical Magic I wouldn't have a show." Paul Hewitt (Mr Tickles) "In my opinion, you are the best dealer to deal with." Paul Biswell
"Thank you for the best magic products for kids!" Pierre Lansalot (France) * * * Practical Magic and John Kimmons 
Jeremy and Cheryl from Practical Magic are delighted to announce that John Kimmons is joining the company as advisor and demonstrator. The sharp-eyed amongst you may have already seen John appear in some of the most recent video demonstrations on our website. You will also be able to see John demonstrating at the Practical Magic stand at some of the larger conventions. To begin with, he will be at Kidology (Tuesday September 8th) and the IBM (starting Wednesday September 23rd) this September and at Blackpool next February (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 19th, 20th & 21st). We are also working on a new puppet routine with John and have hopes of a new DVD.
Many of you will know that John used to work for Supreme Magic Company. Since those days, he has developed into a busy performer, entertaining family audiences with his blend of magic and, especially, ventriloquism for which he is justly famous. John will continue with these shows alongside his commitment to Practical Magic. More about John
John has been involved in magic since his late teens when he worked for the fabled Supreme Magic Company in Bideford, Devon. Since then, to the present day, John has honed his skills as a performer. Proof of this is shown in his winning the title Children’s Entertainer World Champion in 2008 and also the Ken Dodd Comedy Award in the same year. In fact, the last year has been particularly busy with John returning to the magic convention scene and lecturing at Kidology 2008 and Blackpool amongst others. In addition, he has appeared on ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ on UK TV, as well as releasing his own DVD – ‘Talk to the Hand’ which shows John presenting his skilful blend of magic and ventriloquism. At the end of July he will be opening for Stavros Flatley and Diversity from Britain's Got Talent. The show will take place at Southport Theatre on 31st July and soon after that, John is flying out to Kidabra in the US to present his lecture.
John Kimmons DVD on Ventriloquism - 'Talk To The Hand!' Click here for a full description on the DVD. To see a brief promo of the DVD, please click here.
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Events we will be attending in 2009 Tuesday, September 8th 2009 - Kidology (Wolverhampton) - Convention Saturday, September 19th 2009 - Kidsalabim (Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium) - Convention (lecture/demonstration) Wednesday, September 23rd - Saturday, September 26th - IBM Convention - (Southport) Sunday, November 1st 2009 - Jumbo Day (Portsmouth) - Convention * * * Security Our secure online shop is protected by industry standard 256bit encryption and has a version 3.0 SSL certificate issued by Equifax Global. Check your browser for the secure padlock once you enter the checkout area of the shop.
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* * * Practical Magic win Craig Trophy for 5th time |  | Each year since 1954, a cup has been awarded at the IBM Convention for 'the Most Attractive and Novel Dealers' Stand'. The picture on the left, taken in 1954, shows Mystic Craig presenting the trophy for the first time. Practical Magic were awarded it this September (2008) at the IBM Convention in Eastbourne and have now won this award for the 5th time - in fact, we have won it 5 times in 9 years. The record is held by Supreme Magic who won it 10 times between 1954 and 1993 - so we still have some way to go. However, there's no one between us and them! Click here to read more about the Dealers' Trophy |
* * * Testimonial "I've been buying routines off you for a number of years now, and I use the word 'routines' very carefully because I feel that is what you sell. Let me qualify that by explaining what I mean. Most magic shops in the UK sell tricks and in my line of work (i.e. children's entertainment) I find that tricks have limited value. Young children want to be taken on a journey. They want to be immersed in a world of wonder which invites them to hold objects, jump up on their feet, wiggle their fingers and toes, laugh, boo, clap their hands and finally watch in amazement. Your routines fulfil all these needs and in doing so go a long way to make my parties and children's shows such a success." Dov Citron (19/06/08) * * * 
For those of you who don't know about Kidabra, let me give you some background information: Kidabra is a US Convention held annually for family and children's entertainers (a bit like Kidology). It is held over several days and consists of marketing seminars, lectures, workshops, dealers' hall, an auction, live shows...you name it and they have thought of it! It's a really exciting and motivational event. In 2005 we went out and lectured and had a wonderful time, rubbing shoulders with Mark and Tami Daniel, David Ginn, Steve Taylor, Barry Mitchell, Jozo Bozo, Duane and Mary Laflin, David Kaye, Sammy Smith, Marty and Brenda Hahne and a host of others who became firm friends. The convention takes place in August in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee - right up in the Smokey Mountains and a fabulous place to visit. If you are interested in finding out more (and what a holiday it would make!) please click this link: www.kidabra.org
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