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5 Great Events in Nottingham This Week: The Magic Grotto, Matthew Myers Testimonial and More
Mon 28 Nov 2022Films, sports and more all feature in Nottingham this week...
Chaos Magic at BACKLIT Gallery: A Studio Space for Embracing the Mystical
Thu 17 Nov 2022Mixing the mystical and the artistic, spirituality and style, Chaos Magic are one of the most singular art collectives in Nottingham. Our Marta Tavares stops by their spot at BACKLIT Gallery to find out more…
We Hear All About Hart of the Wood, the Immersive Event That Highlighted the Importance of the Country’s Magical Woodlands
Thu 07 Jul 2022Wanting to promote the importance of protecting our environment without giving out lectures, Nottingham artist Benjamin Wigley decided to emphasise the magic of our woodlands through more immersive, enchanting means. And so, at the National Trust’s Comer Woods, he put together an engaging event like no other. Our Environment Editor hears all about it…
Exhibition Review: 'The Magical Four' at Fletcher Gate Art Gallery
Fri 29 Apr 2022'The Magical Four', a group show currently on display at Fletcher Gate Art Gallery, offers a look at the works of four painters, each with their own unique style.
We Explore the Rise of Magic Practices in Nottingham, From Wicca to Paganism
Sat 23 Apr 2022From the success of cult classic films like The Craft and Sabrina The Teenage Witch, to modern flicks like The Love Witch, our media suggests we’re thoroughly intrigued by magic, and those practising it. But, aside from campy movies, what do you actually know about witchcraft, Wicca and Paganism? On a mission to find out more, our writers George White and Lizzy O’Riordan joined together to learn about the history of witchcraft and how it’s practised in the modern day. Talking to Dr Thomas Waters about the persecutions of the past, and magic shop owner Soroya Cordery about the thriving present, they discover why the practice holds such a powerful grasp on our zeitgeist…
The Thompsons on Croquet, TV Magicians and The Commodore
Fri 22 Apr 2022Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on...
The Fascinating History of the Nottingham Guild of Magicians
Wed 13 Apr 2022From performing at office parties and weddings to selling out shows on the West End, this city’s magicians bring joy and blow minds across the UK and beyond - no small part thanks to the guidance and support of The Nottingham Guild of Magicians, our answer to the Magic Circle. We take a look back at its decades-spanning history, and dive into its future plans with President Andrew Morrison…
Meet Rehannah Mian, the Notts Podcast Host Diving Into the Darker Side of Fairy Tales
Fri 08 Apr 2022Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty. Since they first arrived, these fairy tales have endured as childhood staples, shaping our first sense of right and wrong. But how often do we hear the original stories - the more gruesome and grisly iterations that don’t make it to Disney's final cut? Inspired by this month's magic theme, we catch up with Nottingham author and presenter Rehannah Mian about her podcast Magical Storybook, and why she’s bringing traditional fairy tales back to the present day…
Nadia on... the Magic of Football
Mon 04 Apr 2022Regular columnist and Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome shares her thoughts on the magic of football and Nottingham Forest's impressive FA Cup run...