Bianca Coleman

Are magic shows ‘just for children’? 2 magicians explain why the Art of Magic is about playfulness, curiosity and fascination – emotions are sorely missing from adult life – and why adults should enjoy more magic shows.

What if, just for a moment, professional magicians could perform “real” magic, in the style of, say, Harry Potter and his friends? 3 South African magicians – Marcel Oudejans, Magic Man & Greg Gelb – imagine the possibilities.

Magic is magic is magic, right? Well, yes and no. At Café Roux Cape Town on Tues 9 Oct 2018 you’ll get the chance to get a closer look at – and gain a better understanding of – two significantly separate disciplines when veteran Marcel Oudejans pits his years of visual illusion and sleight of hand skills up against the mentalism and mind-reading of the award-winning Brendon Peel.

For over 30 years Johann Kupferburger has been a part of creating ‘theatre magic’ in South Africa, both literally & figuratively! As Cape Town Magic Club’s ‘biggest fan’, Kupferburger explains how the ‘magic bug’ bit him & how he’s supporting the Art of Magic in Africa.

From table magic beginnings in his hometown of Port Elizabeth to international stages, award-winning mentalist Brendon Peel is currently touring his latest solo show, Hocus Pocus, around South Africa in 2018.

From performing in restaurants while juggling a day job in IT to initiating a continent-wide production company, Marcel Oudejans has created a life in magic – for himself as well as others.

Fans and players of the DHL Stormers from Cape Town, South Africa, were entertained by the talented Magic Africa Productions magicians before the games & during the 2018 Golf Day.

Following years of planning and engagement with its graduate body around growth development and sustainability, the College Of Magic in Cape Town, South Africa, appointed Yolandi van Jaarsveldt as the organisation’s new CEO. Magic.Africa interviews van Jaarsveldt.

“Astonishment Engineer” Jesse Brooks found magic at an early age. A graduate of the College of Magic, Jesse has performed in many interesting places, from the middle of the Karoo to Hollywood, as well as being cast in commercials. Magic.Africa asked Brooks a few questions about his art.

Ryan Jones is a mysterious and unique performer who has been involved in the world of magic for more than a decade. Bianca Coleman interviews Ryan for Magic.Africa.