5 Reasons to take up Magic as a hobby

Looking for an epic gift this Christmas, but not looking to break the bank? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of our 10 best stocking fillers for under £20! So, in no particular order… 50 Pranks to Freak Your FriendsNo family gathering would be complete without a practical joke or two… or 50! This epic collection of props will provide ample ammo for pranksters young and old to induce the entire family into fits of laughter (and the occasional shriek of surprise!).  Magic SnowSimply add water, and create awesome, bright, fluffy snow in just a matter of seconds! Perfect for decorating your nativity scenes, or even sprucing up your Christmas tree. Our Magic snow is reusable, perfectly safe, and totally mess free.  Glow In the Dark WandComplete with 15 easy to do magic tricks, this modern take on a centuries-old magic prop is quite simply a must have for every budding young magician!  ZorbiOne of the most popular products in our entire range is the Zorbi - the mysterious flying saucer that you can seemingly levitate and manipulate using only the power of your mind! This powerful piece of magic is both astonishingly impressive and incredibly quick and easy to learn.  Lights from Anywhere - Junior Edition The only thing more magical than plucking magic lights from the baubles on a Christmas tree, is the look on everyone else’s faces when they witness this epic illusion! The ingenious props that we provide you with will fit in your pockets but can entertain the entire family, no matter the size. Dynamic CoinsThere’s a reason why this is one of our best-selling magic tricks of all time! In keeping with the philosophy that has guided Marvin’s Magic for more than 35 years, the Dynamic Coins are quite literally the epitome of the phrase ‘professional magic made easy’ and are perfect for ages 8 to 108!Scratch ArtWith adult art and colouring products more popular than ever before, our Super Bright Scratch Art sheets are perfect for both kids and adults! Whether you’re an amateur doodler or a keen artist, prepare to lose yourself in a therapeutic trance of creativity as you scratch away and create your very own masterpiece.Fifty Amazing Magic TricksWith this jam-packed set of 50 amazing magic tricks, magicians from 8 years and above will have plenty of material to amaze and delight guests on Christmas and throughout the entirety of the holidays, by which point they will be itching to astonish their friends back in the playground.OllyballNever before has a product so perfectly fused the worlds of arts & crafts and outdoor games! The Ollyball is your very own customisable inflatable ball, that’s designed to be used both in and out of the house. So, parents can rest safe in the knowledge that the Ollyball will not damage any furniture or scratch any paintwork on Christmas day!Magic Rabbit and HatTrust us when we say, that if this set included only the famous Marvin’s Magic colouring book, it would be worth it! But we’ve really gone to town with this set and have packed it full of all the props a budding young magician needs for an entire magic show, including their very own magic hat and magical assistant.

Here at Marvin’s Magic, we understand that our customers are well and truly spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing Christmas gifts from our website. So, with just a matter of days to go before Santa sets off from the North Pole to begin another epic global delivery run that would put even the most reliable of couriers to shame, we thought we would make things nice and easy for you. We’ve compiled a list of our 10 favourite Christmas gifts for 2022. Magic PensUnleash your creativity with our awesome Magic pens that will enable you to create mind-blowing designs you never thought possible. Complete with both our vanishing pens and colour-changing pens, you can erase mistakes, create 3D designs, and even reveal secret messages. Available in 25 and 30 pack editions.  Ultimate 275 Tricks and StuntsNeed we say any more? This brand-new addition to our ultimate magic range will see you well on your way to becoming a master magician, packed full of enough tricks for an entire magic show!  Rubik Box of TricksHere at Marvin’s Magic, we are proud to have partnered with dozens of household names from across the Toy and Hobbies industries, to bring you some of the most unique and highly sought-after products on the market. This highly anticipated partnership between Marvin’s Magic and Rubik’s is quite simply a must have for fans of either brand! Marvin's My First Show CaseSustainability has been at the heart of our brand for some time now, and this awesome magic set is certainly no exception. Aside from containing everything a budding young magician needs to put on a spectacular show, the case itself transforms into your very own magic table, ensuring that none of the packaging goes to waste.  Glow ArtAvailable in either black or pink, our glow art is a favourite amongst parents and children alike. Simply doodle directly onto the board, or even trace your favourite images using the neon pens provided. Flick the switch, and watch your pictures come to life as you cycle through 36 different light settings! Draw on it, play games on it, or even pop it on your bedside table to use as a nightlight. Marvin's Treasured TricksIn keeping with our commitment to sustainability, we’ve taken some of our most popular tricks from our magic made easy range and immortalised them in wooden form. Better still, the props are all stored in a durable wooden box that will take pride of place on any toy shelf or mantel piece. A must have among first timers and collectors alike!Rainbow Lights from AnywhereIf you like our classic ‘Marvin’s Magic Lights from Anywhere’, then you are absolutely going to love our brand new, highly anticipated Rainbow version. For the first time ever, you can produce mesmerising magic lights from your fingertips in just about any colour of the rainbow!Fifty Greatest Card TricksOne of the unique things about our brand, is that so many of our products appeal to both adults and children. This collection of fifty mind blowing card tricks is impressive enough for an adult to perform to their colleagues by the water cooler (or even to win themselves a drink at the bar), but easy enough for an 8-year-old to perform on the playground.Wicked Pranks and JokesNo family gathering would be complete without a few belly laughs. And what better way to induce fits of giggles than with a few cheeky pranks and jokes! This collection of wicked props will see you well on your way to becoming a prankster par excellence, giving everyone around the dining table something to laugh about until next Christmas!Marvin's Box of Tricks (125 Tricks)This classic of the Marvin’s Magic range has been a fan favourite for quite some time, and it doesn’t look like that’s set to change anytime soon! Perfect for magicians aged 6 and above, this set has helped to ignite a love of magic in hundreds of thousands of magicians worldwide. Who knows, your child could be next…

Summer is now well and truly behind us, and the winter nights are drawing in, which can only mean one thing- Halloween is just around the corner! Believe it or not, here at Marvin’s Magic, Halloween is our favourite of all the holidays, because it’s actually our birthday! So to celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of our top 5 gifts for the fast approaching spooky season. 50 Pranks to Freak Your FriendsDo you fancy yourself as the joker of the pack? Do you delight in making your friends and family cry with laughter, or perhaps even scream with surprise? If so, then you are going to love this exclusive gift tin, packed full of seriously silly stunts, havoc-wreaking howlers and mischief making magic! Each of the 50 pranks take just a matter of moments to master and will enhance the toolkit of any budding young prankster. From novelty parking tickets to scary spider traps and freaky body parts, there’s hours of fun to be had.  Rainbow Lights from AnywhereLoyal fans of Marvin’s Magic will no doubt be familiar with our ‘Lights from Anywhere’ that have been a best seller amongst budding young magicians, keen hobbyists, and even professional magicians the world over for more than 35 years. Thanks to the ingenious secret props, this trick allows you to mischievously materialise mysterious bright red balls of light at your fingertips (and just about any other place you can think of!). The unique thing about the rainbow lights of course is that when it comes to making the lights appear, you can choose from every colour of the rainbow! For the best reactions, be sure to get into the Halloween spirit and perform this in a dimly lit room, or better still-in complete darkness.  Glow In the Dark WandFor centuries, the magic wand has been an essential tool in every magician’s arsenal. Just as every Picasso needs a brush, and every Federer needs a racket, so too, every magician needs a wand! Aside from allowing you to add a touch of sparkle and showmanship to your performance, this very special jumbo wand also comes with 15 easy to perform tricks that you can learn in a matter of minutes. Better still, turn the lights down, and watch as your wand glows in the dark to enhance your spooky Halloween show.  ZorbiTap into the supernatural energy of this mysterious holiday with the incredible Marvin’s Magic Zorbi - your very own flying saucer that is guaranteed to stupefy your audience. Convince your family and friends that you have the ability to control the Zorbi using only the power of your mind, as you cause it to float and fly hypnotically and even land in the palm of your hand. This extra-terrestrial illusion is astoundingly impressive, but incredibly quick and easy to learn, which makes it a must-have for any budding young sorcerer.  Glow Art - BlackIt wouldn’t be Halloween without some devilish decorations, so rest assured that we at Marvin’s Magic have you covered this spooky season. Marvin’s Magic Glow Art is a unique craft kit for creating mesmerising masterpieces without any mess. Simply trace or you’re your picture, flick the switch, and watch as your spooky sketches light up and even come to life for all to see. Stick it on the windowsill to scare off any potential trick-or-treaters, or even leave it on your bedside table as a funky little night light. Any budding young artist wanting to get creative this Halloween need look no further! 

On Sunday 13th December we hosted a special free online event, Marvin’s Magic Live.A live celebration show packed with magic, master magicians, and amazing prizes.The show is aimed at magic lovers and is suitable for all ages.It was co-hosted by magicians Michael J Fitch and Marvin himself - the creator of Marvin’s Magic and is full of magic, a behind the scenes look into the most famous brand in magic plus an array of magic celebrities with their top tips and tricks.Marvin also exclusively interviews his legendary father, the original International Man of Mystery, David Berglas.There's still time to enter our competition for a family of four to win a luxury three night stay at the amazing Forte Village Resort in Sardinia* where the kids will get to learn magic at the Marvin’s Magic Academy by adding "MAGIC HOLIDAY" in the comments of our Facebook or Youtube pages.Click the links below to view the recording...* Holiday PrizeServices include: Half Board basis for 4 people, 2 adults & 2 children - (Breakfast and dinner, beverages excluded) VIP treatment upon arrival (welcome cocktail upon arrival; afternoon champagne; fruit and canapés selected by our chefs and sommelier; evening - a selection of teas). 1 free entrance per person per stay to the Acquaforte SPA (adults only) which includes an integrated Thalassotherapy treatment with six seawater spa pools –adults only Early check-in and late check-out upon availability Room Upgrade Upon Availability Terms & Conditions: Prize is subject to availability and must be taken between 15th May to 3rd July 2021 (last check-out date) and from 28th August to 2nd October 2021 (last check-out dates ). Not valid between 4th July to 27th August 2021 included All services not specified under “Services included” will be charged into the room and paid at the check-out. No animals are allowed This voucher is personal, non-transferable and cannot be sold or used cumulatively with any other voucher, offer or discount. Transfer from/to Cagliari Airport is included. Flights are not included. Special rates to extend the stay are available on request at the time of making the reservation.

Front Page, Back Page, Centre Spread....Marvin’s Magic keep on making the news!Marvin Berglas and Marvin’s Magic are the cover story for this month’s Vanish Magazine, the largest international magic magazine.Marvin says ....“I am honoured to feature on the cover of this prestigious International magazine“.Marvin has now proudly featured on front covers of all the major magic publications worldwide.As an industry leader, Marvin’s Magic continues to attract regular multi-media attention and boasts impressive PR and TV advertising campaigns and appearances on both sides of the Atlantic.         

This has been an unprecedented time for us all during the Covid-19 enforced lockdown.For the first time since we first started in 1987, we were not able to demonstrate at our sites within Hamleys, Harrods, Selfridges and FAO Schwarz as they were all closed during lockdown. Thankfully, London stores have now reopened and the New York store will reopen shortly.However at Marvin’s Magic, our entire team have been very active both backstage, behind the scenes and also very much in the spotlight.During this period, we have been delighted to see more and more people have used this time to get into magic - from beginners learning and discovering a wonderful new pastime or magic hobbyists developing their repertoire.Our online business with the likes of Amazon and Argos has exploded across Europe and the US, which has created a real media buzz.We also reached out to our fan base and kept in touch via twenty four different entertaining Live Broadcasts hosted by our very own Sacha who kept everyone amused and amazed with demonstrations, hints and tips and magical challenges. These were enjoyed by audiences around the world.There were also some special magic programmes produced in conjunction with some of our key partners such as Hamleys in the UK , India and the Middle East, Arnotts in Ireland,and FAO Schwarz in the US.Our creator and CEO, Marvin Berglas has been very active in the media with interviews in the press and on Talk Radio plus several for the BBC as well as special guest interviews for the magic community in the UK and internationally.We look forward to welcoming back our in-store demonstrators and customers in person during the coming months.Look out for several entertaining new products and innovations that we’ve developed and are excited to implement and launch.

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Putting a bright and colourful rainbow picture in your window is a great way to spread a little bit of happiness at the moment so if you have a budding artist in your family, why not get them to colour in one of our amazing Marvin's Magic rainbow drawings?Click here to download the picture for free

Here at Marvin’s Magic, we know how much our fans enjoy watching our live in-store demonstrations. From London to Dubai and New York to Mumbai, our expert magicians have been wowing crowds in some of the world’s most reputable retailers for more than 30 years.At this present moment in time however, we know that our fans are all stuck at home! But do not worry! In order to make your time indoors as enjoyable as possible, we are bringing the magic to you!Every weekday at 3pm (GMT), Sacha from our Marvin’s Magic academy is going live to our fans around the world on our Facebook and Instagram pages. In each episode, Sacha will be performing some of our most popular magic tricks, he will be setting you some fun challenges, and he will be announcing our ‘trick of the day’. If you then want to learn the trick of the day, you simply need to download the free Marvin’s Magic app from the App Store or Google Play Store, and follow the directions to the trick of the day. But remember, fellow magicians must agree never to reveal the secrets!