Exonian 90th Anniversary Magic Convention 2026

The Exonian Magical Society, founded in Exeter in 1936, marks its ninetieth anniversary with a one-day convention on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at The Waie Inn in Zeal Monachorum, near Crediton in Devon. Places are capped at 80.

Everything happens under one roof. The daytime programme runs from 9am to 5pm with four lectures, a close-up show, a hands-on workshop and dealers. The evening, from 7pm to 10.30pm, is a three-course meal followed by the anniversary gala show.

The lineup: John Archer, British Magic Championship winner, Ken Dodd comedy award winner and TV comedy mentalist; Nikola Arkane from Ireland and Sweden, Swedish stage magic winner, IBM winner and Magic Castle performer, who also brings her Fizz Wizz Pop children's entertainment lecture; Erik Tait from the USA, third in card magic at FISM 2022, IBM Gold Cups close-up champion and Penn & Teller: Fool Us performer; Magic Sam, UK Family Entertainer of the Year and a Covent Garden street performer; and Johnny Clavo, the plasticine maestro from Peru. One mystery guest is still to be announced.

A day ticket is 50 pounds, the evening meal and gala is 40, and the full day including the meal is 75. Booking is through the form on the convention website, with payment by bank transfer, and tickets are issued once payment arrives. The inn has limited accommodation on site, so ask about rooms when you book.