Magician, Alonzo hired by Michael Jackson!

Magicians and Illusionists seem to be the flavour of the year for 2009 for all the superstar singers.

First Britney Spears announces she is using Ed Alonzo, famous US stage magician for her latest tour - "Circus" which began at the start of the year in the States and is coming over to London next month.

Next Michael Jackson announces his plans to use legendary stage magician, David Copperfield in his 50 date London tour which begins later this year, quickly to be corrected, that Copperfield is too expensive and demanded $1 million per show, so was substituted by street magician and recently stage magician, Criss Angel. Now the latest news for the MJ camp is that, Britney's Illusionist, Alonzo, has now been hired to consult of the magic and illusion for Jackson's 50 shows in London. He won't be performing like he is in the "Circus" tour, just planning all the illusions then advising Criss Angel on how to perform them in the actual live show.

We are now waiting for Take That to announce the next big magic act that will be performing with them on their sell out UK tour which starts this summer, also under the name of "Circus"

Our suggestions are British Quick Change Artists - Keelan and Charlotte - www.quickchangeartists.com

Watch this space! ; )

Silver Impression by Alex Lourido now available in Euro currency!

The popular magic trick - Silver Impression by Alex Lourido, is now available in Euro currency for the first time ever!

This stretched coin effect has created chaos in the magic community, so much so David Blaine even chose to perform it on his TV special - Dive of Death that was shown in December 2008 in the USA and due to be aired in the UK any day now.

This hot street magic effect allows you to borrow a coin from a spectator, stretch it with your bare hands, then if that isn't enough, smash your thumbprint into the coin to give your spectator a lasting impression in their mind of your performance.

Until now, this coin trick has only been available using the US Quarter and the UK 10p but now it is available in the 1 Euro coin to please all our European customers!

Young Magician on Britain's Got Talent!

Last Saturday night, Simon Cowell along with the 2 other Britain's Got Talent judges were baffled by young magician from Surrey.

Five year old Thomas, performed a disappearing Crazy Frog in bird cage routine, which left all three judges astounded. So much so the young magician got three "Yes's" and was put through the the next round.

He was inspired when we first saw a magic act in Poole, Dorset and after that became interested in magic, with the support of both his parents. His Dad, even helps out making his props.

The live semi finals of the show start within the next few weeks, so watch this space to see if this little magician makes it all the way!

Are you a young magician inspired by Thomas but don't know where to get the tricks...?! Then take a look at MagicTricks Junior - www.magictricksjunior.co.uk as they have an entire range of magic tricks and magic props specially chosen for young magicians getting started. They provide good quality and simple to do magic tricks.

Magician, Criss Angel rumoured to tour with Michael Jackson!

The US magician, Criss Angel has been rumored to tour with superstar singer Michael Jackson after he apparently has had rows with famous stage magician - David Copperfield.

It has been said that Michael Jackson wants to use lots of illusions in his final farewell tour that is being held in the London O2 arena to make it a visual explosion for the audience. He originally asked David Copperfield to join him in London for the 50 date tour but has reportedly pulled out after Copperfield demanded $1 million per show! David Copperfield had huge success in the 1980's and 1990's and is one of the world's most famous stage magicians.

Criss Angel is said to be delighted at the invite to perform with the singing legend and it doesn't come as a surprise after his solo show has been a huge flop in Las Vegas and has been absolutely slatted by the critics. The US street magician has caused entertainment expert Cirque Du Solei their biggest embarrassment ever! Maybe a little time out of the spotlight and supporting another artist would do Angel the world of good!

The critics have said he isn't ready for this step in his career yet and it comes across on stage! Criss Angel has been made famous by his hit TV series - MindFreak which has recorded four seasons and several TV specials.

Harry Potter Magic soon to return to fans!

Actor, Daniel Radcliffe who plays the famous fictional magician/wizard, that is very popular with young up and coming magicians like the ones that have learnt magic tricks by using the MagicTricks Junior website, has been spotted on the beaches of West Wales this week filming scenes for the final installment of the incredibly successful Harry Potter films.

Daniel and his co-stars have made magic much more appealing to the young generation and inspired many young people to get into magic and see what it is all about. Although Harry Potter, is based on Wizardry it still gives the impression that creating real magic is possible.

Although the next magical chapter is still currently being filmed it means that Potter fans won't have to wait too long for the conclusion of the magic related story to be unraveled!

If your inspired by Harry Potter and want to learn cool magic tricks but don't know where to find them, have a look at MagicTricks Junior. This site is especially designed for young magicians starting out in magic, all the magic tricks are easy to learn and simple to perform!