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This past year has been an amazing year for live magic with the site reviewing another 20 shows since the last rewards and conducting more interviews.
With the fifth anniversary of the Magic Seats website being achieved next year (16-May-25), I thought that it would be interesting and fun to create some new magic categories to judge along with some of the existing awards. An opportunity to recognise all the excellent performers and shows/interviews of the last year.
The difference this year is that readers can vote in all categories!
The format is three nominees for each category except favourite act which lists all possible nominees. Nominees will be in alphabetical order and features artists/shows that Magic Seats has seen perform live in 2023/24 since the last awards. A best interview category also exists to recognise those artists who took the trouble to chat to this site.
No prizes or awards (currently), just the recognition for the artists. The winners of the categories will be announced in December.
One vote per category. Closing date to vote is by the 24th of November 2024.
Please note that when you click to vote, your response will be submitted and a tick will appear on the right side of the row. Should you make the wrong voting choice by accident, while on the page, if you click your vote again, your tick will be removed allowing you to select again.
Good luck to all the nominees.
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Magic Seats Readers Favourite Act Of 2024 (EXPAND list to see all nominees)
- Ali Cook (Principles of Deception)
- Angus Baskerville (Poldark Show)
- Ben Hart (Jadoo)
- Four Magicians (Homecoming)
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Vote for Best Touring Stage Illusion Show
Ali Cook - Principles of Deception
High Jinx - Magic Illusion and Circus Show
Matricks Illusion - Masters of Deception/Reimagined
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Vote For Best Short Set Performance
Danny Lee Grew - IBM British Ring Stage Performer Comp 2024
Oli Ward - IBM British Ring Picnic 2024
Philip Partridge - IBM British Ring Picnic 2024
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Vote For Best International Show or Short Performance
Aaron Crow - IBM Convention Gala Show 2024
Olivier Henning - IBM Convention Gala Show 2024
Penn & Teller - The First Final UK Tour
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Vote For Best UK Touring Theatre/Parlour Show
Angus Baskerville - The Poldark Show
Ben Hart - Jadoo
Richard Jones - Masters of Deception, An Evening of Magic &
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Vote For Best Comedy Magic Show
Hudson & Hudson - "2 Become Wand"
Kane & Abel
John Archer
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Vote For Best London/West End Show
Amaze - Jamie Allan
The First Final UK Tour - Penn & Teller
West End Magic - West End Magic
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Vote For Best Double Act
Hudson & Hudson
Kane & Abel
Taylor & Rebecca
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Vote For The Best Magic Seats Interview
Jamie Allan - "Amaze" Interview
Louise Andrée Douglas - Interview II
Natalia Love - "VenTRICKolist"
I hope that you have enjoyed this opportunity to vote, please remember it is based on the shows reviewed and interviews of artists featured in Magic Seats during 2023/24. I cannot wait to find out who gets voted for.
Please note that the books award has not featured this year as I have not read enough books. Ken Hawes would have featured though.
Winners to be announced in December.
Let me know your thoughts and tell me about your best shows in the comments.
These Magicians are committed to the Art of Magic and enjoy an easy style of presenting their craft .They have you re consider your thoughts and questioning what you see...with laughter .Join their following and enjoy their shows...each and every time
Richard Jones Masters of Deception is not only an incredibly talented magician and illustionist but also a fantastic family entertainer . It is noticable that he appreciates everyone during his performance on stage and after each show . He gives up his free time to anyone should they want a photo opportunity, signature, a chat or all 3 . No one ever feels rushed just always made to feel special for supporting . He deserves to win for his lifetime service to us all in more ways than one . A true humble gentleman who can make the impossible , possible with his magic touch .