Chris Mayne's World of Magic

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

22/08/2026

Whats on and coming very soon?

Well, one of the finest, food and drink festivals is rapidly approaching;

28th August 17:00 - 23:00

- Friday night will be the Appitiser, with a host of things happening food, drink great music and entertainment.

This year, I am pleased to announce that we have one of the best Close up Magicians in East Anglian. The one and only Dean Allen Jones who will be there Conjuring up some magical delights.

Not only this but Grethe Mangala Jensen and I will be bringing Big Bubble Fun and Circus Skills workshops for all ages to join in the fun!

29th & 30th August Saturday 11:00 - 17:00

- The very best of everything food & Drink. As well as craft stalls.

Kids go Free so there's loads on offer for the children too.

Awesome Kids Entertainment includes:

Sandal Sticks Theatre - Puck the magic dream garden shows.

BIG BUBBLE FUN 🫧

Chris Mayne's World of Magic - The infamous Captain Long John - causing havoc and recruiting new crew along the way.

Magic Show

And a great activities area full of big games including:

Giant Jenga, Connect four, Cannon Ball Drop and more.

Brightlingsea Food & Drink Festival

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21/08/2026

Captain Crackers is back causing havoc on the infamous Sea side event train!

26th August 2026

In association with the Essex & Suffolk Community Rail Partnership.

He will be entertaining his motley crew with his magic all the way from Colchester to Walton on the Naze.

Info link below:

https://esscrp.org.uk/events/seaside-special-iii/

20/08/2026

RIP Juan,

You where a truly unique magician and very talented in the art of magic.

One of my favourite magicians.

In Memoriam — Juan Tamariz (1942–2026)

The world of magic has lost one of its true masters.

Juan Tamariz was far more than an extraordinary magician. He was a teacher, thinker, innovator and an inspiration to generations of magicians around the world. His unique personality, unmistakable laughter and profound understanding of our art made him one of the most influential figures in modern magic.

His legacy will live on through his performances, his teachings and in the countless magicians whose lives and magic he touched.
FISM International extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends and the entire magic community.

Thank you for the magic, Maestro.
Your magic will live on.

Juan Tamariz — 1942–2026

06/08/2026

It's First Thursday!

And there's loads of entertainment on offer in the City of Colchester.

Grethe Mangala Jensen aka Sandal Sticks Theatre will be bringing joy to all with some big bubble fun for all ages in St. Nicholas Square.

And I will be performing some tall magic in Lion Walk!

So do come along and say hello.

My dear friends Dean Allen Jones will be twisting up some fantastic balloon creations, and Nicola Goodchild aka Mary Poppins Tribute UK will also be performing today.

29/07/2026

Arrrh! Its a pirate life for us.

Grethe Goulash the Great- aka Sandal Sticks Theatre and Captain Crackers - aka Chris Mayne's World of Magic are off on separate adventures today.

Divide and conquer!

Grethe Goulash is off to Brightlingsea Sailing Club and Captain Crackers off to Walton on the Naze on the event train.

Oh yes our trusted ships Dog staying at home to guard our treasure. . . .

But there has been some debate between us all.
On who is the true Captain on board.

Let us know in the comments, so we can settle the debate before we have Mutiny?

1) Captain Lenny
2) Captain Crackers
3) Grethe Goulash the Great.

You decide!

25/07/2026

You've got to love a street PARTY!

It was an early start for the weekend on Friday morning and the car was packed full of wonder and joy, as Grethe Mangala Jensen and I embarked on a journey to Central London for a Street Party hosted by the fabulous The Peel Clerkenwell

We eventually arrived on time after a small detour across Tower Bridge (wrong turn with confusion and heavy traffic beeping horns at the driver who's not got a clue where he's going! 😂)

Greeted with much enthusiasm and people setting up gazebo along the street in preparation for the street party.

We found our spot and popped up our gazebo and prepared our stage with with back drops and photo boards already to get started with Storytelling - Sandal Sticks Theatre and Magic Show - Chris Mayne's World of Magic.

Then of course it was time to prepare the bubble trolley to delight the crowds, and of course grow some long legs to see above the street and perform tall magic.

The people came and the street soon filled up quickly with lots of families enjoying the wonderful vibrant colourful street with music playing, a wide range of activities for young and old, laughter and play all around and a very enjoyable atmosphere.

What a great day!