We have created a new way to experience and develop your magic

Why we're doing it

Last year we organized the first Magic Retreat, an all-inclusive experience to watch, learn, and share magic. It was held in Costa Rica, and it sold out in 72 hours. What we learned is that there are a handful of magic adventurers--people who have a desire to improve their magic and, at the same time, share an unforgettable experience with like-minded wanderlusts. Now we take The Retreat to the next level.

We, Andi and Josh, are focused on producing the Retreat, which will dive deeper than the conventions we're used to attending. Quite simply, we have created exactly the kind of seminar we would want to be at, and learn from, and share with people. We've partnered with Craig Mitchell, our South African magician-safari expert, to plan this once-in-a-lifetime event.

&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge is perched on a dramatic hill top overlooking the lush Lebombo foothills. This Big Five luxury safari destination will steal your heart with its beautiful private suites, some of the best views in the world and access to a selection of unique adventure safaris. Limited to just 20 suites – The Retreat 2022 offers a spectacularly intimate experience.

What will we do?

For starters, we've selected two guests who personify everything we love about creating and performing magic. Guy Hollingworth and Daniel Garcia are our Retreat 2022 Guests. There will, of course, be surprise speakers and guests, and both of us, Andi Gladwin and Joshua Jay, will be presenting new material. But our focus will be on these two tremendous guests, who have created some of the most influential magic of their generations. They have performed and created magic for stage and screen. They perform magic large and small, serious and funny, difficult and completely accessible. We think they balance each other out in terms of style and approach, and both are particularly interesting to spend time with.

We'll wake up early each morning and do a safari game-drive as the sun rises, to glimpse the splendors of Africa. We'll enjoy shows and talks and content with our guests in the afternoon, and then another game drive in the late afternoon. There will be free time to swim, nap, read, and jam with fellow attendees, and then more magic content each evening. The five-star chef on Phinda property will prepare all of our meals for us, including one enjoyed on the African Savannah.

What do you get?

Quite simply, you get an unforgettable three-days designed specifically to raise your level in magic. You will set goals when you arrive and our staff will work to make sure you achieve these goals, or are set on the right path to achieve them in time.

And, corny as it sounds, you're going to make new friends. The nature of this event is so radical, so niche, that if you join us, you'll be amongst a wonderful, sharing, and driven group of people serious about their magic and their fun. It will be a collection of curious souls with a desire to improve. There are wanderlusters amongst us in magic, and we intend to find you at The Retreat.

• You will get PRIVATE lessons from our staff.
• You will be treated to new and unpublished magic from our star guests.
• You will be gifted a gorgeous "The Retreat Package," a take-home packet that summarizes and extends all the content you're learning. These souvenir booklets will forever act as reminders and refreshers to the content you're learning during The Retreat.

And, corny as it sounds, you're going to make new friends. The nature of this event is so radical, so niche, that if you join us, you'll be amongst a wonderful, sharing, and driven group of people serious about their magic and their fun. It will be a collection of curious souls with a desire to improve. There are wanderlusters amongst us in magic, and we intend to find you at The Retreat.