News Updates

2007 Ends in Style - Annual Graduation

[24 Nov  2007] Another year draws to a close as the College of Magic celebrates in style at the Herschel Theatre.

View the graduation photos or download the 2007 highlights montage ( 50mb WMV files )
 

Harry Potter Mania

[3 Nov  2007] The College of Magic arrived in full force in Johannesburg for a Harry Potter fundraising performance unlike any other !

View the image library from the event
 

Boris Wild Hits Africa !

[13 Oct  2007] He came. He saw. He conquered. FISM Champion -
Boris Wild was a smash hit at the Secret Session.

Be sure to see the photos from this once-in-a-lifetime event.

National Coverage in the Sunday Times

[Sept  2007] The College of Magic received feature coverage in the Sunday Times newspaper

Read the full article and check out the video clip

Finalists for the 2007 Cape Jnr Magician Champs Announced

[6 Sept  2007] Finalists for the 2007 Cape Junior Magician Championships have been announced. Close-up: Daniel Foord,
Mninawe Gwetyana, Neil Mackay, Simon Miller, Mfundo Somdyala &
Linesri Thaver. Stage: Mawonga Gayiya, Michelle Gore, Tim Gore,
Lesley Seitshegeco, Ongama Stokwe & Linesri Thaver. Congrats !

See the image gallery from the event !

"Stars of Comedy & Magic" Tickets Selling Fast !

[14 July  2007] Tickets for the "Stars of Comedy & Magic" at Artscape on Sunday 5th August are selling out fast. Bringing together some of SA's best entertainers - this is a show you don't want to miss. Bookings are at Computicket.

Click here for further details. 

Children's Magic Festival a Hit !

[7 July  2007] The Children's Magic Festival saw over 70 magicians, clowns, jugglers, stilt-walkers, mime artists, wizards, witches & more descend on the College of Magic for the first week in July.

See all the excitement first hand !

Steve Cuiffo Visits

[12 May 2007] New York actor magician, Steve Cuiffo, spent a week at the College of Magic - getting an 'on-the-ground' view on the College's many projects .

Steve dazzled students & staff alike with his many talents. Check out the photo gallery ...


13 Magical Milestones Launches !

[13 March 2007] The College of Magic's 13 Magical Milestones kicked off with the official launch party - filled with magic, mystery and plenty of surprises ! Invited guests were treated to a preview of the campaign, introductions by College chairman, Bruce Hutchison, and many words of wisdom on how to magically fill 13 envelopes by fundraiser extraordinaire - Clare Jeffrey. World Magic Seminar contestant, Lesley Seitshegeco, dazzled the crowds with his winning act while current Close-up Champion, Stuart Lightbody, discovered just how much fun the number 13 can be ;-) 

See who was there experiencing College of Magic history in the making and find out more about the 13 Magical Milestones campaign.
 

Magic of the World

[3 March 2007] The College of Magic celebrated its 27th birthday with an evening of fun, mayhem and magic from around the world ...  including a special once-off performance by famed entertainer - Rich Bloch! From the magic of China to Spain, India and America  - fancy dress, treasure hunts, lucky draws and so much more ... View the pictures for yourself !

Rich Bloch Visits the College !

[3 March 2007] World renowned performer, Rich Bloch, spent an evening at the College - sharing with us his unique blend of magic & comedy ... and tipping his hat to some of his closely guarded secrets that have made him one of the top entertainers of his kind in the world !

See Rich in action as part of the Birthday Bash frivolity !

Do You Believe in Magic ?

[17 Feb 2007] For a group of 8 young people - dreams do come true as they embarked on a journey of a lifetime to the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas !

Their magical voyage forms part of an upcoming documentary on the College of Magic entitled Do You Believe in Magic?

View the Photo Journal from their trip to Las Vegas, check out the documentary trailer, see some of the behind-the-scenes preparations and be sure to read the Cape Times & Sunday Argus newspaper articles.
 

2007 Begins with a Bang !

[10 Feb 2007] 2007 has only just begun, but the College of Magic is already a hive of excitement with new Courses starting, visiting guest performers, top secret Honours Events, workshops, film crews and so much more ! 

View the Photo Gallery ... and see the College in Action 

Society of Young Magicians Opens in South Africa !

[3 Feb 2007] A brand new magic society has been formed in South Africa as the College of Magic partners with the Society of American Magicians to see the establishment of the Society of Young Magicians ! 

The founding members of this new society received their welcome packs, certificates and membership badges at a special assembly.
See what went on the go ...


Join the World of Magic !

The College of Magic will be hosting a series of free magic workshops for students aged 10 to 17.  These workshops will give enthusiasts and parents alike an insight into the College of Magic and the courses on offer. 

The Workshops will be held on 25 & 27 January 2007 as well as 1st, 3rd, 8th and Saturday 10 February.

To find out more, contact Kim at  courses@magic.org.za or (021) 683 5480.

See the 2006 News Archive