Great Magic Websites

One of my favourite free magic ezines is www.magicweek.co.uk This is a UK based news magazines which includes loads of online adverts for magic shops. Some of these do have a small section dealing with Gospel Magic.

A completely different website is www.magiccafe.com this has an excellent forum site and they have two sections wholly devoted to Gospel Magic and Good News. There is a section inviting members of the fellowship of Christian Magicians to chat as well. Check it out and sign up.

Another website where I have bought lots of stuff from over the year as been www.penguinmagic.com Although this is not a gospel magic place, they do offer really good teaching videos with tricks which lend themselves to sharing the Gospel. I also think they are one of the more competitively priced shops too.

www.tricksfortruth.com is a Gospel Magic shop ad I have to say they are great value for money. Catering specifically for the evangelist and church worker they know that we do not have big bucks to spend and so price accordingly.

Have fun and as the Christian Fellowship of Magicians say Share the Faith but keep the Secret.

Blessings

Fellowship of Christian Magicians

There is a well established worldwide orgainisation called Fellowship of Christian Magicians. They are committed to promoting th Christian message through the use of performing arts. I first heard about this group in the UK when a Church Army evangelist called Captain Tony Maidment first introduced me to the concept of using magic as a tool for sharing the Gospel. They have annual conferences, a magazine and are a genuinely fun group of people to hang out with and learn new things. Past presidents include Henry Smith, Paul Morley and the much missed late Pete McCahon.

You can find more free Christian Resources at their website. www.fcmuk.org/freebies.htm

These range from free gospel magic downloads to advice on prop maintenance.

The USA is home to the orignal Fellowship of Christian Magicians and they are huge. They have several chapters around the country and hold regional conferences. One of my favourite magicians to watch is Duanne Laflin who is a true professional. Along with his wife he presents stunning and colurful magic. He has a passion for sharing Christ and his collection of books take pride of place on my shelf.

If you are looking to grown and learn in your hobby of using magic tricks to share your faith. Then this society is a great place to start and continue.

Blessings

Magic for Children

One of the best kids performers in the USA is David Ginn. He is also a committed Christian. His books and tricks are excellent and he writes extensively on performing for children. Among his works are items on Gospel Magic.

What is really helpful is that he puts his stuff on ebay. This is a genuine opportunity to get great bargains for your ministry. So check out Ginn Magic. His website address is in the list near this window.

Have fun

Christian Magic Tricks

Here are some more gospel magic tricks from the same guys. This is a brilliant way of learning. They are really keen to share their knowledge for the sake of the Gospel. Enjoy.

cool Christian magic trick

This guy has gone even further to promote Gospel magic. Check out his videos and his website at www.magicforjesus.com
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Having fun

Last week I went to two dinner parties. One was with a group of mainland Chinese expatriates who live and work in Kuwait. The other party was at the home of a high ranking British military officer and his colleagues.

At both parties I performed close up magic. At both parties they knew I was a priest and at both parties their reaction to the magic was the same. They screamed and shouted and could not believe their eyes. The magic was the topic of conversation for the evening and it was brilliant fun.

What did I do. I performed close up magic using paddles. in particular I enjoy using Hot rod and Jumping Gems. For my money these are among the most effective close up magic effects in the market. They are not expensive to buy and after you have mastered the basic move you are in business.

The best thing about these parties is that it opened the door for people to relax and get to know me better. The ice was broken and they got past my role as a priest and got to know me as a person. Their defences were down and this led to honest and deeper questions about my faith and beliefs.

They know now that I am a regular guy who likes to have fun, but they also know who I believe and why.

Have fun.

Resources for Christian Workers

Every pastor, priest, youthworker, children's minister speak in churches and Sunday schools and youth clubs every week. The challenge is to find new resources and messages that will impact their listeners. Over the years I have learned that nothing impacts people as visually as Gospel Magic. It is visual, exciting, and fun!! It also allows you to preach and communicate the Gospel message in a way which connects with people both inside and outside the church.



So I am on a mission to share this brilliant way of sharing the Gospel by letting you know about webistes which talk about and promote Gospel Magic.



I am planning on writing some more free downloads for my website http://www.gospelemagic.com/ so watch this space.



Magic is a rewarding hobby in its own right. So I would encourage you to learn all kinds of tricks from all sorts of sources. In my blog you will find references to websites and books which are not related to Gospel Magic. They are helpful and will enable you to become a better performer.



Hope you find it helpful