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The Session

9 - 11 January 2026

Celebrating its 21st anniversary, this exclusive event is London’s premier magic convention. Unlike other conventions, The Session is capped at 400 attendees. This intimate experience ensures a unique opportunity to meet your magical heroes and forge lifelong friendships.

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NEW for 2026 - The Session Has a New Home!

The Session 2026 will be held in the London Heathrow Marriott Hotel for the first time ever! This new hotel (which you can learn about here) will drastically improve the overall experience of The Session. There is no better spot to spend a weekend improving your craft and creating memories that will last a lifetime!

• Three unforgettable days
• World-class performances and lectures
• Once-in-a-lifetime gala show
• Magicians from around the world
• Innovative workshops
• Magic dealer showcases
• Both pros and beginners welcome

Secure your spot now for the best weekend of the year now!

20 years ago, a few friends got together to create a new style of convention. One we all wanted to go to. It’s a small, perfectly-formed, friendly, welcoming convention where we could learn and be inspired to take our magic to the next level.

Thanks to the connections we’ve built running the biggest magic shop in the world, we’re able to book incredible magicians to perform and lecture for you—and hang out all weekend too!

Limited to just 400 tickets, The Session sells out every single year. Don’t pass this opportunity to be inspired, to learn, and to hang out with your heroes. Join us. Be inspired.

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"The most intense and exciting magic convention in the world!"

Lu Chen

"The best magic convention in the world!"

Dynamo

"My favourite magic convention of all time."

Peter Turner

"The Session is AMAZING. You’d be crazy not to come!"

Ondrej Pšenička

"A GREAT magic convention!"

Johnny Thompson

"The Session is SO MUCH FUN!"

Adam Rubin

Performers & Speakers

This is just the start! We’ll be announcing more performers and speakers in the coming months.

Piff the Magic Dragon

Piff the Magic Dragon is one of magic’s most original voices, combining razor‑sharp comedy with strong, inventive magic. A multi‑award‑winning Las Vegas headliner with his own theatre on the Las Vegas Strip, Piff has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America’s Got Talent, and stages worldwide. As Guest of Honour at The Session 2026, Piff will be performing and lecturing—offering a rare chance to learn from his unique approach to character‑driven magic and comedy.

Taylor Hughes

Taylor Hughes’ signature blend of comedy, magic, and audience interaction has been enjoyed in over 3,000 shows performed over 20 years. Taylor has become a favourite among magicians and lay audiences alike, earning praise for his style, originality and clean, engaging performances. His comedy‑magic specials Chasing Wonder and Enjoy The Ride have reached huge audiences worldwide. Taylor will be performing a full one‑hour show, and sharing his expertise in a detailed lecture.

Leah Orleans

Leah Orleans is a dynamic performer known for blending acrobatics, contortion, magic, and humour into a unique circus‑magic hybrid. With over 15 years of experience and training from coaches with Ringling Brothers, Cirque du Soleil, and Broadway, Leah delivers a high‑energy, skilful show that combines classical technique with modern comedy. Leah blew the roof off Magifest last year, and will be doing the same at The Session.

Jade Simone

You probably know Jade Simone as Piff’s energetic and hilarious sidekick and showgirl. But perhaps you didn’t know that she’s also an experienced comedian in her own right. You’ll see Jade in our closing Piff the Magic Dragon show, but you’ll also see her in a whole new light as she hosts our Friday General Session.

Christian Grace

We've all been fooled by Christian Grace on countless occasions and we're pretty sure it will happen again at The Session! Presenting his full lecture for the first time at The Session, Christian is the creator of Vanishing Inc. best-sellers like Level One, Miracle One, and Switch One!

Alexander Hermann

No, not that one! Alex is a young, vibrant German magician full of creativity, charm, and chops. He is known for his creative and thoughtful approach to magic, with a focus on routines that are easy to perform, practical, and highly deceptive. Last year we released his smash hit Ultimate Free Choice and in 2026 Alex will be sharing something new; we’re sure you’re going to love.

Laura London

Born and raised in London, Laura is currently the magician of choice at many fashionable London venues, corporate events and private parties. She has performed for both King Charles and Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace and at The Session will be talking about Sophie Lloyd; the woman who managed to fool The Magic Circle by posing as a male magician named Raymond Lloyd and passed her exam to secretly become the first woman member of the club.

Chloe Baldwin

Chloe Baldwin is a wonderfully unusual combination of performer, musician, and fight choreographer known for her dynamic stage presence and commitment to strong, character‑driven storytelling. Classically trained at The Theatre School at DePaul, Chloe’s credits span major Chicago theatres as well as the first U.S. National Tour of The Woman in Black.

Morgan Howard

Morgan Howard is an actor and musician who will be part of the Tiny Girl, Big Show trio. After her performance at The Session 2026, Morgan will be talking about integrating music into your magic performances with examples directly from the Tiny Girl, Big Show, which you’ll get to see the night before.

Optional Workshops

Another first for this incredible 20th anniversary of The Session! We’ve persuaded Justin Higham and Giancarlo Scalia to run two intimate, hands-on workshops during the weekend. These will run during downtime at the convention (so you won’t miss anything), and they promise you a learning experience like no other.

Justin Higham

Justin Higham is a writer, teacher, and performer of magic who has published over 500 effects and written fifteen books on card magic and related subjects. An overseas student of Ed Marlo, Justin is in a unique position to offer insights and information on close-up magic unobtainable anywhere else.

Justin is a walking encyclopedia of magic, and this is his first workshop at The Session since 2011. Snap up tickets for this rare opportunity today!

Book This Workshop (£60)

Giancarlo Scalia

Giancarlo Scalia is quickly emerging as one of the brightest new stars of close-up magic. He’s known for extremely fooling magic that is actually very easy to do.

Born in Italy but now living in Spain, Giancarlo’s magic combines Italian elegance with Spanish construction to produce effects that are as beautiful as they are impossible.

His latest collection of material, “Nuova Magia” garnered rave reviews across the board, and now you can learn his thinking and methods first hand.

Book This Workshop (£60)

London Heathrow Marriott Hotel

Bath Road Heathrow, Airport, Hayes UB3 5AN

We've moved to a new, much nicer hotel! The London Heathrow Marriott Hotel is a 4-star hotel located just 5 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from Central London. The hotel has amazing conference space, a large car park, and plenty of food and drink options! Read more about the hotel here

To book at our special rate of £130 per night visit their website.

Book a room at the convention hotel

Stream The Session - Watch from Anywhere in the World

While The Session is best experienced live, we know that not everyone can get to the UK. Which is why The Session Stream is the next best thing. Everything that happens on the main stage will be live streamed (and available to watch for a week after the convention)!

You’ll get an immersive front-row view of the all the performances and lectures from the comfort of your own home

All main-stage lectures and shows included
Watch on any device
Chat with other attendees
Available for seven days after The Session ends

More info about the stream

Introducing The Session Basecamp

We have all felt overwhelmed by the idea of coming to a magic convention. What if you don’t know anyone? Are people friendly? Who will you chat with? Who will you have dinner with? What if you’re nervous or anxious?

This year, we’re proud to announce new offerings designed to help first-timers, or those who want to make more friends feel as welcome as our The Session veterans.

We’re calling it Basecamp. A safe place you can return to any time you need.

Welcome Event
After the first session, all first-timers are invited to a breakout room where you’ll get to meet your hosts Josh and Andi and your other friends-to-be. We’ll make sure you’re welcomed properly and get to meet each other. Friendships could be formed here that will last you a lifetime. We can’t wait to meet you.

Basecamp Tables
We know how it can feel awkward for a first-timer or magic beginner trying to join a jam session already in progress. Or that the idea of eating alone can feel intimidating. So, this year, we’re reserving special tables in the convention area exclusively as your “Basecamp”.

These tables will be marked with table tents and will often have hosts present to help people get to know each other, to encourage us all to help each other with moves, or tricks, and to just generally have the best of times. Whether you’re working on a new trick or just want to see some cool magic, these tables will be a great place for Basecampers to gather.

The Session is undoubtedly one of the best weekends of the year for magicians and mentalists. We don’t want you to miss anything. So we’re doing everything we can to make sure you feel welcomed and have an incredible experience.

Who should attend?

Anyone who loves magic! You don’t need to be an experienced magician either. Even if you’ve just been bitten by the magic bug or never attended a conference before, you’ll learn so much and be so inspired. Our innovative new Basecamp program was designed to help beginners, as well as convention first-timers, feel welcomed and excited. Convention veterans will show you the ropes and help you get the most out of the convention.

No matter what skill level you are, get ready for the most fun and inspiring weekend ever. You’ll walk away with new friends that will last a lifetime.

Where is it?

The Session is arguably the most convenient convention in the world. It takes place at the Heathrow Marriott, which is just minutes from Heathrow airport. It’s super easy to get to.

How much does it cost?

This is the really good bit. It’s only £175 for the three days.

You’re going to come away with more practical advice on how to improve your magic than anywhere else, as well as tons of new friends and magic.It’s truly an unbeatable value.

Where can I learn more?

2026 VIP Tickets

Grab a VIP ticket (or upgrade your current ticket to VIP) to experience The Session like never before with these amazing perks:

Workshop Tickets Included
You’ll be coming to our two additional workshops during the convention. This alone has a value of £120 and is included in your VIP ticket.

Priority Seating
VIPs don’t have to worry about wasting time standing around in the Gala Show queue. We’ll open early for VIPs allowing you a chance to get the best seats in the house before the room is opened up to all other guests.

Priority Registration
VIPs will have a separate queue for registration, allowing you to save time and get on with enjoying the convention.

The Session

NEW for 2026 - The Session Has a New Home!