Comments on: At International Magic

By: Tom Edwards

Tom Edwards — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 22:05:28 +0000

In the early ’60s I was a student and collected newspaper money on a Sunday in Custom House as a P/T job. One really nice chap in his’ early 30s was interested in magic and lent me a Lewis Ganson book. I don’t know how I still have it – Did he move? – and I am still very interested in magic. Inside the book is the handwriting “Ron McMillan, 12 Suffolk Road, Plaistow”, an earlier address. The name spelling is slightly different, Mc not Mac.

If we are talking about the same man I am happy to return the book to a rightful owner!

Tom Edwards from Melbourne, Australia.

By: Nigel Grist

Nigel Grist — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:53:57 +0000

I’ve just purchased a Selfridges Modern Magic chest, probably dating from the early 70’s ( although it looks earlier).

I see that the contents are all branded as International Magic Studio, and it has been fascinating learning about Ron and the shop online ( even more so that it is still there and trading ) ! I would like to learn and practice the contents, but this particular set is pristine, and I think I would better to find another one in used condition.

Lockdowns allowing, I will come and visit the shop when it can reopen for trade. Best wishes for the future.

Regards,

Nigel Grist.

By: Graham Ripley

Graham Ripley — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 09:53:43 +0000

As a very young magician in the 1960’s I had the great fortune to spend most Saturdays at the shop demonstrating and helping to make goods such as Svengali decks! There were so many visitors famous in the world of magic, Harry Baron, Claude Manley Bobby Bernard etc. I also manned the International Magic stall at the Magic Circle Diamond Jubilee in 1965.

Each week Ron also took time to help me with my “Dove and Card” act. In particular it was his sense of routining, timing, stance, showmanship and general production that was of incalculable value and for which I am so grateful. I did not win Young Magician of the Year, but came runner up to another of Ron’s proteges I believe, Keith Cooper.

Magical times in every sense of the word.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 04:39:44 +0000

I am a big fan of Ron Macmillan and will always be.

By: Harry Wong

Harry Wong — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 05:48:54 +0000

Martin,in case you’re reading this .I am HarryWong from HongKong.
Looking forward to see you soon at the up coming International Magic Convention.

By: save card

save card — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 11:43:06 +0000

it is very interesting and stunning for how many years this shop exists – congratulations

By: ian mccoll

ian mccoll — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:21:53 +0000

I have been to this shop in my earlier days having been interested in magic for some 50 years. The shops i used to go to were Gamages where i recall there were two identical? twins behind the counter. The shop at the end of Great Russell street (in Tottenham court road),Davenports (when it was opposite the British Museum) and Alan Alan’s shop Holborn. When i was in Christchurch new Zealand in a magic shop, the owner also new of these shops, having been to London himself(what a small world) The first trick i bought was the unequal ropes at Tottenham court road. Also with this the 3 bells(4). And in Gamages i purchased the Card box for 35 shillings(i think) £1.75 .

By: abb dickson

abb dickson — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:09:54 +0000

glad you have taken up conjuroring it is such jolly fun.

By: abb dickson

abb dickson — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:05:34 +0000

met your dad only once, but I will long remember what a gentleman he was.

By: Tommy Two Hands

Tommy Two Hands — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:23:35 +0000

I have seen Martin perform and I must say his wife does a lot of behind the scenes work for him. She is extremely dedicated to everything Martin undertakes and has a few nifty little tricks of her own that could keep a crowd enthralled. Who knows- perhaps they could start a double act?