Cape Town’s Homecoming Centre will be alive with wonder and astonishment on Saturday 4 October as the College of Magic hosts the highly anticipated Magicana Junior Magic Championships.
This annual celebration of magical skill and showmanship brings together the city’s most exceptional young magicians, each vying for the coveted title of Junior Magic Champion.
Close-up Magic Championships – 3:00 PM, Avalon Auditorium
An intimate contest where sleight of hand reigns supreme. Watch as coins disappear, cards transform, and impossible predictions unfold right before your eyes.
Stage Magic Championships – 7:00 PM, Star Theatre
A thrilling evening of theatrical magic and captivating storytelling. Each competitor will deliver a polished, professional-level act designed to amaze and inspire. This year’s event will also feature a special guest performance by One Crazy China – Li Lau, whose daring stunts, razor-sharp wit, and unmatched showmanship have wowed audiences nationwide.
Street Magic Contest – Between Championships, Venue Foyer
While audiences transition between the main events, our youngest and most promising magicians will take to the foyer for the Street Magic Contest. Here, guests can enjoy up-close encounters with astonishing tricks and sleight-of-hand artistry, as these rising stars compete for their own special title.
The championships are a showcase of dedication, creativity, and skill, with performers ranging from beginners to advanced young magicians. Every act is uniquely crafted to entertain audiences of all ages – from wide-eyed first-time magic fans to seasoned theatre-goers. Expect a blend of jaw-dropping illusions, laugh-out-loud magical comedy, and heart-stopping moments of mystery.
This year’s Magicana Junior Magic Championships promises a full day of unforgettable entertainment, the thrill of competition, and the joy of seeing the next generation of magical talent shine. Don’t miss your chance to witness magic in the making!
WHAT: Magicana Junior Magic Championships
WHERE: Homecoming Centre, District Six, Cape Town 8001
WHEN: Saturday 4 October
BOOKING: Tickets: R120 – Available via Quicket
INFO: VISIT
ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF MAGIC
Founded in 1980, the College of Magic in Cape Town is a world-renowned institution dedicated to teaching the art of magic and the allied arts. With a mission to inspire and empower young people through the wonder of magic, the College has trained thousands of students, many of whom have gone on to become professional magicians, artists, teachers, entrepreneurs, and leaders in their communities.
Its young students have been featured locally and internationally, performing all over the world to appreciative audiences and featured on CNN, BBC, 60 Minutes, and in The New York Times, Globe and Mail and so much more.
As a non-profit organization, donations help keep the College doors open.
ABOUT MAGICANA
Magicana is a Canadian not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to the study, exploration and advancement of magic as a performing art. Magicana is governed by a volunteer board of directors. Julie Eng serves as Magicana’s executive director and David Ben as its artistic director.
