Following successful pilots in 2022 and 2023, we are further developing our “Future Magicians” mentorship program, aimed at providing young magicians (aged 12-18) with targeted professional development, culminating in a live performance at the Festival.

Outside of London, there are no in-person resources for young people aged 12 and over interested in magic performance. Our mentorship has supported ten young magicians so far, but we aim to reach many more. We want to offer a complete journey, starting from our introductory workshops for children aged 7, through to young adults, whom we hope to provide with performance opportunities at the festival.

Our goal is to create a suite of high-quality in-person and virtual resources for student magicians who want to 1) join a larger learning community, 2) explore and benefit from the wider theatrical arts, and 3) advance to a higher level of performance.

“Future Magicians” has attracted significant public interest over the past two years, with features in The Guardian and segments on STV and BBC Scotland news and radio. If you’d like to join or support this exciting program, please register your interest below.