Magic At The Beach

👽✨ THIS is what Magic at the Beach is all about! ✨👽

We received this wonderful message from Ray Lucas & Mary Burger after this year’s convention, and it meant so much to us that we wanted to share it.

💬 “I just wanted to again say how much we enjoyed this convention. I have attended many magic conventions and seen ‘cliques’ of groups and talent that ignore most attendees.

However, this was not the case at this convention. We met many of the attendees and talked magic or just general small talk. The talent was more than willing to talk magic, joke around and be friendly.

Of course, Charles was absolutely the most approachable. And he went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly, make the amateurs look good for their performances, and highlight the most entertaining talent.

The theming and ‘extras’ — costumed characters, photo ops and after-show parties — were just icing on the cake!

Can’t wait to see what talent you get next year and the theme! It’s on my calendar!!”

— Ray Lucas & Mary Burger

❤️ Thank you, Ray and Mary!

One of the things we’ve always wanted Magic at the Beach to be is a convention where there isn’t a wall between the performers and attendees. A place where you can watch someone perform or lecture, then find yourself sitting around later talking magic, swapping stories and laughing together.

And yes… we’re already working on Magic at the Beach 2027. 🎩✨

👽✨ WHAT AN INVASION! ✨👽
Three days. Thousands of smiles. A little chaos. A lot of laughter. And frankly, more magic than should probably be allowed in one building.

Magic at the Beach 2026 is officially in the books—and what a three days it was.

A massive THANK YOU to every performer, lecturer, dealer, and every single person who helped make this weekend happen.
A very special thank you to Dave Tanner, Gerry Thompson, and Eric Hall, and to our incredible Wonders Theatre crew and dancers, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything look as though we actually knew what we were doing.
Because putting on three days like this is no small thing.
Schedules. Shows. Lectures. Dealers. Sound. Lights. Food. Registration. Badges.

And the same 100 people asking, “What time does the next thing start?” approximately 400 times.

Somehow, it all works.
And that’s because of the people.
Most of all, thank you to all of you who came to be part of it.
The people who come back every year.
The people who bring their friends.
And the people who joined us for the first time this year and thought:
Well… these people are a bit strange.
You’re correct.

But hopefully you’ll come back anyway.

Because somewhere along the way, something wonderful happened.

Familiar faces became friends.
Those friends brought more friends.
And those people became familiar faces too.
Before you know it, you’re not really coming to a magic convention anymore.
You’re coming back to see your friends.

That’s what Magic at the Beach has become.
A family.
A slightly odd family, admittedly.
But a family. ❤️

And of course, there was plenty of actual magic too.
This year, the aliens even got involved. 👽🛸
They invaded Wonders Theatre, took us OUT OF THIS WORLD, abducted absolutely no one that we’re legally required to report, and appeared to have a bloody good time doing it.

What an amazing three days.
Thank you for the laughter.
The applause.
The energy.
The late-night conversations.
And most importantly, the friendships that make Magic at the Beach what it is.
We love seeing you.
We love having you here.

And we’ll see you back at the beach next year.
Now, if anyone knows where the aliens parked their spaceship, please let us know.

We’d quite like to have them back.
Although next year…
they’re paying registration. 🛸👽

See you all at the beach next year!

— Charles Bach
Wonders Theatre
🎩 MAGIC AT THE BEACH 2026
❤️ Thank you for being part of it.

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🚨 **MAGIC AT THE BEACH STARTS TOMORROW!** 👽🛸

And we're wrapping up our performer spotlights with **International Champion of Magic JOHN GEORGE!**

John is an award-winning close-up magician and sleight-of-hand artist whose career has taken him from **Disneyland to Hollywood's legendary Magic Castle** — and now to Myrtle Beach!

🏆 **IBM Gold Cups — First Place & People's Choice**
🏰 Longtime **Magic Castle** performer
🎢 Former **Disneyland** magician
🌴 Featured performer at **Warren & Annabelle's** in Maui

And here's something especially cool…

Before becoming a full-time performer, John worked behind the scenes **building custom magic apparatus for David Copperfield, Lance Burton and other major illusionists.**

Now you'll get to see what John can do from just a few feet away!

🎩 **CLOSE-UP ENCOUNTERS**
📅 **TOMORROW — Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 PM**

John joins **Chris Dugdale, Doug Brewer, Geoff Williams and Paul Richards** for an incredible night of close-up magic.

👽 **MAGIC AT THE BEACH — OUT OF THIS WORLD**
📅 **September 10–12, 2026**
📍 **Myrtle Beach, South Carolina**

🚀 **The wait is almost over. The convention starts TOMORROW!**

There's still time to join us.

🎟️ **REGISTER NOW: MagicAtTheBeach.org**

🛸 **THE INVASION BEGINS TOMORROW!**

👽 **PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT: PAUL RICHARDS** 🛸

If you've been around magic for a while, chances are you've encountered **Paul Richards' influence** — whether you realized it or not!

As the founder and former owner of **Elmwood Magic**, Paul spent years working with some of magic's top creators, including **Jay Sankey, Joshua Jay, Peter Duffie, Cameron Francis, Mark Elsdon and Jon Allen**.

🎩 Creator, producer, lecturer & close-up performer
🌎 Performed in **more than two dozen countries**
🪄 Original producer behind magic favorites including **NFW, Free Will, iBalance, Sticky Situation, Fine Print & The Mark**

And here's something especially cool…

Many of Paul's newest creations **aren't sold online.** If you want to see them — and get your hands on them — **you have to see Paul LIVE!**

And you'll have that chance at **MAGIC AT THE BEACH!**

🛸 See Paul perform in **Close-Up Encounters**
🎓 Catch his **Thursday afternoon lecture**
🎩 Visit him in the **Dealers Room**

👽 **MAGIC AT THE BEACH — OUT OF THIS WORLD**
📅 September 10–12, 2026
📍 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

🚀 **REGISTER NOW: MagicAtTheBeach.org**

Come for the magic. Leave with a few secrets you won't find online.

🤣 **One of the pioneers of comedy magic is coming to Myrtle Beach!**

We’re excited to welcome **John Ferrentino** to **Magic at the Beach 2026!** 🛸

For more than **40 years**, John has been making audiences laugh and be amazed with his unique blend of stand-up comedy and magic.

📺 **50+ television appearances** including HBO, Showtime, VH1 & A&E
🎤 **5 years as a regular on FOX’s *Comic Strip Live***
🏰 Regular performer at Hollywood’s legendary **Magic Castle**
🎸 Toured as the **opening act for Crosby, Stills & Nash**
📺 Writer for **The Carbonaro Effect**
✨ Creator and inventor of original magic

This September, you’ll get the chance to **see John perform AND learn from more than four decades of experience entertaining real audiences!**

🛸 **MAGIC AT THE BEACH 2026**
📅 September 10–12, 2026
📍 Wonders Theatre • Myrtle Beach, SC

Three unforgettable days of **shows, lectures, dealers, competitions, parties & surprises!**

🚀 **Register now: MagicAtTheBeach.org**

**The signal has been sent. Will you answer the call?**

🛸 **He’s entertained audiences around the world… now Puck is landing in Myrtle Beach!**

We’re excited to welcome **Puck** to **Magic at the Beach 2026!**

Puck was a **semifinalist on America’s Got Talent**, has appeared **twice on Penn & Teller: Fool Us**, and is a regular performer at Hollywood’s legendary **Magic Castle**.

For more than 20 years, he’s also entertained audiences around the world aboard luxury cruise ships — developing the polished, audience-tested magic that comes from thousands of live performances.

This September, you’ll have the chance to **see Puck perform AND learn from him** at Magic at the Beach!

🛸 **MAGIC AT THE BEACH 2026**
📅 September 10–12, 2026
📍 Wonders Theatre • Myrtle Beach, SC

Three unforgettable days of **shows, lectures, dealers, competitions, parties & surprises!**

🚀 **Register now: MagicAtTheBeach.org**

**The signal has been sent. Will you answer the call?**

🛸👽 Magic at the Beach 2026: ALIEN INVASION 👽🛸

UFOs. Area 51 vibes. Top Secret Magic 🐇✨

Join magicians from around the world for 3 unforgettable days of shows, lectures, late-night sessions, and out-of-this-world surprises.

Register now before the mothership departs. 🛸

📍 Wonders Theatre • Myrtle Beach
📅 September 10–12, 2026

AUTHORIZED MAGICIANS ONLY. 🛸
TOP SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED.

Get your clearance now at magicatthebeach.org