Shane Joseph · Member of The Magic Circle
What does The Magic Circle actually mean?
You do not need to know anything about the magic world to book a magician. But Shane’s membership of The Magic Circle gives you one useful piece of information: he has demonstrated his skill to a society that has promoted the art of magic since 1905.
Not a badge you simply buy
Membership is earned.
The Magic Circle was founded in London in 1905 to promote and advance the art of magic. Today it brings together magicians from around the world.
To become a member, a magician must demonstrate their skill before being admitted. For a client, that does not mean Shane is going to turn your event into a magic lecture. It simply means there is recognised craft behind the relaxed, modern performance your guests see.
Shane’s style is still very much his own: interactive, close-up and built around real people having a great time.
What it means when you book Shane
Credentials are useful. The reaction is what matters.
Most clients are not interested in magic qualifications. They want someone who turns up professionally, reads the room, gets people involved and leaves their guests talking about what just happened.
The Magic Circle membership is one more reason to feel confident in the booking. The reason people remember Shane is the experience itself.
The short version
Why mention it at all?
Because when you are choosing someone to entertain your wedding guests, clients or friends, trust matters.
Shane combines recognised membership with more than two decades of performing, years of professional business experience and a style of close-up magic that is designed to make people laugh, react and connect.
See the difference in person