Don't Forget that 18th March in our Competition night, everyone is encouraged to enter, please give your names to Dan Hudson as soon as possible - programme@hcms.org.uk
Member Performances
Great Evening !
Member Performances
Written by Keith Churcher
Friday, 20 November 2009 19:04
The November Magic and Bunco Evening was a great success and thanks are due to Bill and Clive who "masterminded" the event, plus the host of members who helped by performing, setting up and clearing, plus our ladies who arranged the refreshments for all.
There was magic in plenty at the tables as we ate and afterwards at the two Bunco Tables, a good raffle and plenty of time to chat and meet. A literal abundance of contributed refrehments ensured the well-being of the inner person and many of us went home with a "doggy bag".
Hopefully this will become a regular event just before the Christmas Season hits us all and next time I hope that more members will make the effort to come along, socialise and enjoy the magic. Certainly the two friends who came with Dorothy and me thoroughly enjoyed themselves. It was also good to see that there were a few other "real people" present as well.
Too many names to mention individually, but you know who you were: so THANKS AGAIN !
Thinking of Joining The Magic Circle
Member Performances
Written by Keith Churcher (Regional Representative for TMC)
Saturday, 27 June 2009 00:00
Members will remember that in September 2008 an entertaining examination evening was held at the Society's meeting and four of our members were successful in gaining admittance, after approval by the Council of The Magic Circle.
In due course we can perhaps arrange another examination evening. If you are already a member then you might be interested in obtaining your Associate Membership of The Inner Magic Circle, uur three members who just "missed the boat" at the September evening may wish to have a further attempt.
I look forward to hearing from you.
HCMS Member Robert Bone Walks the Walk
Member Performances
Written by Andrew Webb
Saturday, 09 May 2009 13:19
On Friday 8th of May, the walkers on the 'Magic Trek' arrived at HCMS in Reading literally on the last leg of their walk, which will finish at the world famous Magic Circle in London.
We caught up with the walkers and spoke to HCMS Member, Robert Bone on why he decided to walk in aid of The Anthony Nolan Trust:
Like Sean Lobban I'm a professional magician, I have a lucky, and privileged life-style and thought it was a great way to raise awareness and funds for a charity to help others. We set off from Basingstoke at 10:30am this morning and arrived in Shinfield just a few minutes after 5:00pm. For me personally, the walk wasn't too tough, mainly resulting in some sore legs, but some of the others are starting to get blisters and sores.
The walk is being done by a small group of magicians and is almost a traveling show now:
It was great to spend time talking to other fellow magicians of different styles and experience on the walk, and showing each other a few magic tricks on the way.
Another of the walkers, Rod Newman has vowed to do a death-defying underwater escape if his team of entertainers raise £5,000 on the 100-mile trek. Rod is walking the whole way in a straitjacket.
If you want to support the Anthony Nolan Trust you can sponsor the walkers directly on the sponsorship site.
The walk finishes at The Magic Circle tomorrow Sunday 10th May at about 6:30pm.
Our President, Simon Williams, presented the walkers with a cheque on behalf of the society, and members who had donated, Rob Bone was also sponsored, and you can continue to sponsor the walkers directly at The Anthony Nolan Events site
March's Meeting was Competition Night for The Paul Pearman Cup. Taking part were Ian Souch, Robert Bone, Rob Gaffney and Brian Adams.
The Competition was won by Ian Souch.
Richard Young Appears With Paul Daniels at CBIT Dinner
Member Performances
Written by Andrew Webb
Saturday, 28 March 2009 15:19
On Saturday night at the Randolph Hotel in Oxford 175 people gathered for the annual CBIT (Child Brain Injury Trust) Charity Dinner. Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee were in attendance with Paul presenting a 45 minute after dinner spot.
HMCS member Richard Young was also booked as the table magician for the evening. Appearing alonside Paul Daniels was quite an experience for Richard:
"Let me tell you walking up to do magic at Paul and Debbie's tables was possibly the most intimidating moment of my life! I felt very lucky to be the only magician in the room watching Paul work for a real audience. He began his show with a classy gesture of asking everyone in the audience to applaud my contribution to the evening with the table magic, which I very much appreciated.
Society News 
On Friday 8th of May, the walkers on the 'Magic Trek' arrived at HCMS in Reading literally on the last leg of their walk, which will finish at the world famous Magic Circle in London.
We caught up with the walkers and spoke to HCMS Member, Robert Bone on why he decided to walk in aid of 
On Saturday night at the Randolph Hotel in Oxford 175 people gathered for the annual 