News - August 2026
July Meetings
We had two tremendous meetings in July.
The first meeting of the month was held on the 14th when Steve Meredith was our host for Rope, Ribbon and String. He kicked things off with his rendition of Fibre Optics which is just about as good as you will see. He then opened the floor to the membership to show their takes on the subject and practically every member present performed. Particular mentions go to Jim, Jon, Scott, James, Dave Anderson, Stuart, Nicolas and Norn who all demonstrated terrific magic. Steve kept things flowing and showed us some more of his effects relating to the subject. Once again, we had a great night.
Jono Geary wa our host, organiser and facilitator for a Four-Way Workshop on the 28th. Jono himself spoke about using sign language in performance and demonstrated (and taught some) Makaton. Following on from our last meeting, Norn hosted a masterclass in rope and ring. Jim showed some uses for the Gilbreath Principle, and the Secretary showed us a card effect based on Paul Currys Out of This World. All four workshops were really interesting and successfully delivered but what made the night so good was the interaction of everyone involved and the chats and discussions that resulted. Once again, we had a great night.
Announcement
There is a Society email list available, which James looks after. Contact him for all of the details.
This Month
The first meeting in August, on the 11th, is Card Magic hosted by master of the pasteboards Scott Clegg. The second meeting will be on the 25th when Barry Spence and Stuart Sharkey host Levitation, Suspension and Animation.
Next Month
The two meetings in September should not be missed. Our Annual General Meeting is on the 8th and the second meeting is an Evening with Bill Seagraves on the 22nd.
Also remember the Centenary Show is on the 4th and 5th at Aberdeen Arts Centre and the Centenary Dinner is at the Sandeman Hotel on the 12th
Lapsed or Errant Member?
Are you a former member of the Aberdeen Magical Society? Have you lost touch with any current members and want to re-establish ties? Then drop us an e-mail at mail@aberdeenmagic.com or click on contact us.
Dave G
