Last year I was lucky to see many shows and I even reviewed the magic for this site. 2025 has already got off to a good start after seeing Peter Kay and attending various magic shows and conventions like BMC. No doubt I will book more events and I already have a few shows and conventions for this year, which includes some performers who I have not seen before. Have you booked any of these shows? And yes – there is a bit of a magic theme as you would expect but I have listed some of the non magic events as well.
Steven Frayne (Dynamo)
Taking place this month (March) at Underbelly in Soho London, I am really looking forward to this. Having seen many magicians, I finally get to see Steven perform. A small venue with just a couple of hundred seats should guarantee a fairly good view. Hopefully they will also have some good merchandise on sale.
Ellie Taylor
The first of a couple of comedians that we are booked to see in May. I do not know a huge amount about Ellie but I have found her amusing to watch on TV and expect to enjoy her live show. This performance is at Warwick Arts Centre and we are just 6 rows back from the front.
Nick Mohammed (Mr Swallow)
As a comedian and magician, this should be a very enjoyable show. Having booked in advance, we are quite close to the front. Mr Swallows appearances on TV are always hilarious.
IBM Picnic
My second year of attending should be good and this is another magic related event in May. You have probably already noticed a magical theme and this event last year was excellent. I cannot wait to discover the line up which will feature lectures, shows and lunch. As taking place in Llandudno, we are staying the weekend for some family time as well.
Magic & Marvels
The only show that I do not have tickets for so far. This is Michael Jordan’s show from High Jinx performing his solo show in Rugby. It is mid afternoon and I am hoping to take a long lunch break during the work day to attend. I need to book soon as it is after the late May Bank Holiday.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Last year, Sophie was supporting The Human League and we really enjoyed her performance. A strong set with loads of her hits which we enjoyed despite no video screens and being quite far back. Therefore, when we heard that Sophie was headlining her own tour, we bought tickets and we are also bringing our daughter. Really excited for this and takes place in Oxford in June.
The Magic Circle Conference
While I have not booked this conference as non member tickets are not yet on sale, as long as the line up announcements are of interest, I hope to book. I went to the 2023 event which was excellent. Unfortunately I could not make last year as I was on holiday.
IBM Conference
One more magic convention for 2025. The line up is not announced yet but it is local to me in Hinkley. It helps keeps the cost down for the event as well as no accommodation will be necessary.
Richard Jones
Richard has a new magic show for 2025 and I am looking forward to reviewing. All booked and I have good seats on the second row. Having seen Richard perform many times, I know that this will be excellent.
Pete Firman
I was able to see Pete perform in 2023 on his last tour. A very funny comedian magician. He is performing in a lovely small venue in Leicester and I should have a good view.
Ben Hart
I was wondering when Ben would tour again and he is visiting Leicester in November. Good seats secured and I will look forward to this having seen Ben perform a couple of times before.
Dick Whittington
This is our fourth year booking for the Leicester pantomine at Demontfort Hall It normally features Jarred Christmas and Sam Bailey. Very funny with enjoyable humour and singing. A traditional panto.
Jack Rhodes
Now this show is in February 2026. I missed the opportunity to see this magician at a convention this year and many reviews have stated how excellent it was. As I normally book most tickets in advance, I have good seats.
What shows are you looking forward to that you have booked?
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