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The Session

9 - 11 January 2026

Join us for an extraordinary milestone as The Session, London’s premier magic convention, celebrates its 20th anniversary. We’re pulling out all the stops to ensure The Session 2025 is our most spectacular yet by bringing together the world’s greatest magicians, and a community united by one simple thing - a love of magic.

For 20 years, The Session has been inspiring magicians from around the world. Now it’s your turn to experience what makes The Session “the best magic convention in the world” according to Dynamo.

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The Session - Be Inspired

The attendance is strictly capped at 400 people. Why? Because we’ve worked out after 20 years, that this is the ideal size. It makes it big enough to attract the biggest names in magic, while remaining intimate enough for you to meet your heroes, and also see every event.

Full details will be released in the months leading up to the event. Trust us when we tell you that this is a year you cannot afford to miss.

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• World-Class Performances: Be inspired to be better and improve your magic
• Exclusive Lectures: Learn the latest and greatest material
• 20th Anniversary Gala Show: A once-in-a-lifetime extravaganza
• Meet your magical heroes: And be blown away by new magicians you’ve not heard of yet
• Dealer Showcase: Explore the latest cutting-edge magic from top magic vendors
• Hang out with 400 like-minded magicians for three amazing days
• Luke Jermay's How to Write a Love Letter in our custom-built theatre

Don't miss this historic gathering. Book your tickets now and be part of The Session's magical legacy!

20 years ago, a few friends got together to create a new style of convention. One we all wanted to go to. It’s a small, perfectly-formed, friendly, welcoming convention where we could learn and be inspired to take our magic to the next level.

Thanks to the connections we’ve built running the biggest magic shop in the world, we’re able to book incredible magicians to perform and lecture for you—and hang out all weekend too!

Limited to just 400 tickets, The Session sells out every single year. Don’t pass this opportunity to be inspired, to learn, and to hang out with your heroes. Join us. Be inspired.

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"The most intense and exciting magic convention in the world!"
Lu Chen
"The best magic convention in the world!"
Dynamo
"My favourite magic convention of all time."
Peter Turner
"The Session is AMAZING. You’d be crazy not to come!"
Ondrej Pšenička
"A GREAT magic convention!"
Johnny Thompson
"The Session is SO MUCH FUN!"
Adam Rubin
Dani DaOrtiz at The Session

Performers & Speakers

We'll be announcing he full lineup of performers and speakers soon. Here's a sneak peek at who you can expect to see at The Session 2025.

Jim Steinmeyer

Jim Steinmeyer

Our Guest of Honor for 2025 is Jim Steinmeyer. He's renowned for creating incredible illusions for David Copperfield, Doug Henning, and Siegfried & Roy. Steinmeyer has also written numerous books on magic history and technique. His work behind the scenes has earned him the nickname 'the celebrated invisible man of magic.' He's known for reviving classic illusions and inventing new ones, significantly contributing to modern stage magic. Jim will be sharing an exclusive lecture, and also being interviewed live on stage.

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Optional Workshops

Another first for this incredible 20th anniversary of The Session! We’ve persuaded Justin Higham and Giancarlo Scalia to run two intimate, hands-on workshops during the weekend. These will run during downtime at the convention (so you won’t miss anything), and they promise you a learning experience like no other.

Justin Higham

Justin Higham is a writer, teacher, and performer of magic who has published over 500 effects and written fifteen books on card magic and related subjects. An overseas student of Ed Marlo, Justin is in a unique position to offer insights and information on close-up magic unobtainable anywhere else.

Justin is a walking encyclopedia of magic, and this is his first workshop at The Session since 2011. Snap up tickets for this rare opportunity today!

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Giancarlo Scalia

Giancarlo Scalia is quickly emerging as one of the brightest new stars of close-up magic. He’s known for extremely fooling magic that is actually very easy to do.

Born in Italy but now living in Spain, Giancarlo’s magic combines Italian elegance with Spanish construction to produce effects that are as beautiful as they are impossible.

His latest collection of material, “Nuova Magia” garnered rave reviews across the board, and now you can learn his thinking and methods first hand.

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Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, Heathrow, London

(Formerly the Park Inn; the same hotel we have been at for the past two years)
Bath Road, Heathrow, Middlesex, UB7 0DU, London Heathrow
+44 0208 7596611 (request Meetings & Events team)

To book, visit their website, call the hotel directly on between 9am and 5pm Mon to Fri only – you must mention the code MAGIC25 and call during office hours to get our special rates.

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The Session Streaming

Stream The Session

We're making history by bringing the entire experience of The Session directly to you! For the first time ever, we're offering complete live-streaming access to the event.

Unable to join us in the UK? You can now experience every moment from anywhere in the world in pristine quality. The virtual experience provides an immersive front-row view of the performances and lectures.

  • Watch the lectures and shows live
  • Access to stream for seven days
  • Watch on any device
  • Chat with other attendees
More info about the stream

Introducing The Session Basecamp

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We have all felt overwhelmed by the idea of coming to a magic convention. What if you don’t know anyone? Are people friendly? Who will you chat with? Who will you have dinner with? What if you’re nervous or anxious?

This year, we’re proud to announce new offerings designed to help first-timers, or those who want to make more friends feel as welcome as our The Session veterans.

We’re calling it Basecamp. A safe place you can return to any time you need.

Welcome Event
After the first session, all first-timers are invited to a breakout room where you’ll get to meet your hosts Josh and Andi and your other friends-to-be. We’ll make sure you’re welcomed properly and get to meet each other. Friendships could be formed here that will last you a lifetime. We can’t wait to meet you.

Basecamp Tables
We know how it can feel awkward for a first-timer or magic beginner trying to join a jam session already in progress. Or that the idea of eating alone can feel intimidating. So, this year, we’re reserving special tables in the convention area exclusively as your “Basecamp”.

These tables will be marked with table tents and will often have hosts present to help people get to know each other, to encourage us all to help each other with moves, or tricks, and to just generally have the best of times. Whether you’re working on a new trick or just want to see some cool magic, these tables will be a great place for Basecampers to gather.

The Session is undoubtedly one of the best weekends of the year for magicians and mentalists. We don’t want you to miss anything. So we’re doing everything we can to make sure you feel welcomed and have an incredible experience.

Who should attend?

Anyone who loves magic! You don’t need to be an experienced magician either. Even if you’ve just been bitten by the magic bug or never attended a conference before, you’ll learn so much and be so inspired. Our innovative new Basecamp program was designed to help beginners, as well as convention first-timers, feel welcomed and excited. Convention veterans will show you the ropes and help you get the most out of the convention.

No matter what skill level you are, get ready for the most fun and inspiring weekend ever. You’ll walk away with new friends that will last a lifetime.

Where is it?

The Session is arguably the most convenient convention in the world. It takes place at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, which is just minutes from Heathrow airport. It’s super easy to get to.

How much does it cost?

This is the really good bit. It’s only £175 for the three days.

You’re going to come away with more practical advice on how to improve your magic than anywhere else, as well as tons of new friends and magic.It’s truly an unbeatable value.

Where can I learn more?

The Session Streaming The Session Streaming

2026 VIP Tickets

For the first time in the history of The Session, we’re offering you the chance to get VIP treatment. By grabbing a VIP ticket (or upgrading your current ticket to VIP), you can experience The Session like never before with these amazing perks:

Workshop Tickets Included
You’ll be coming to our two additional workshops during the convention. This alone has a value of £120 and is included in your VIP ticket. You’ll be enjoying an intimate learning experience from the incredible Giancarlo Scalia and none other than Justin Higham.

Priority Seating
VIPs don’t have to worry about wasting time standing around in the Gala Show queue. We’ll open early for VIPs allowing you a chance to get the best seats in the house before the room is opened up to all other guests.

VIPs will also get priority seating for the Luke Jermay show, so you are guaranteed the most amazing experience at that too!

Priority Registration
VIPs will have a separate queue for registration, allowing you to save time and get on with enjoying the convention.

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The Session sells out every year.
This year will be no exception

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