APRIL 2009 MMIX APRIL 2009 College of Magic NEWSLETTER College Strikes it Big in Vegas! “LADUMA 2010” ACT RECEIVES SARMOTI LEGACY AWARD FOR CREATIVITY & ORIGINALITY HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE: 6 8 One of magic’s most respected lecturers, Joshua Jay, heads to Cape Town for a Secret Session unlike any other! page 6 Showbiz Mania! A retrospective on the year that was ... from the Childrens Magic Festival to Artscape to Darling - Marian covers it all. page 8 COLLEGE OF MAGIC PO BOX 2479 CLAREINCH 7740 CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA TEL: +27 21 683 5480 FAX: +27 21 683 1970 www.collegeofmagic.com info@collegeofmagic.com Las Vegas is a land of lights, glitz and glamour - and home to one of magic’s most exciting events ... the annual World Magic Seminar. A team of six from the College of Magic travelled to Las Vegas to share with the world our special brand of African magic. Above: Siphiwe Fangase & Nkumbuzo Nkonyana had Las Vegas alive with the magic of their Laduma 2010 soccer act. Kicking off the excitement was the Lance Burton Teen Weekend - an exclusive gathering just for the teen delegates taking place the weekend before the actual Seminar. College students Nicholas Andrews, Siphiwe Fangase, Michelle Gore & Nkumbuzo Nkonyana joined a select group of young magicians from across the globe ... receiving in-depth instruction from such luminaries as Jeff McBride, Max Maven, Eugene Burger & Mac King. The weekend culminated in a one-of-a-kind luncheon for the students at Lance Burton’s castle that attracted the who’s who of magic including Banachek, Johnny Thompson as well as Criss Angel. The undeniable highlight of the World Magic Seminar is always the International Teen Contest. Course 5 student, Nicholas Andrews, performed an emotion filled act to the haunting strains of Billy Elliot’s Electricity. Nicholas’ poignant portrayal of a child discovering the memories of his late grandfather combined with a dazzling display of skill, left many in the audience with a tear in their eye. Siphiwe Fangase & Nkumbuzo Nkonyana brought, too, their own personalities to the stage in an action packed, comic marathon of a soccer act featuring a new twist to the much loved sawing in half illusion. With an end flourish of gigantic soccer balls cascading into the audience, no one could help but be swept away with 2010 soccer fever. So unique was the act, that the duo performers brought home to South Africa the coveted SARMOTI Legacy Award for Creativity & Originality. A stunning triumph indeed! NEWS update THIS IS NOT MAC KING: The College celebrated its 29th birthday with an exclusive performance by those icons of style, kings of cool, legends of international theatre, performers of the mysterious ( and hilarious ) - Deb & Don - whose rendition of the Zig-Zag set a new standard for us all ... college of magic highlights NEW YORK FRIENDS: The World Magic Seminar team were very fortunate to meet up in New York with College of Magic supporters, Peter Bloom, and actor magician, Steve Cuiffo. Steve last visited the College of Magic in 2007 when he presented a highly successful series of performance workshops with our students. BEAUTY & THE BEAST: Thanks to the support of theatre maestro, Pieter Toerien, students from the College of Magic were treated to the magic of Beauty & the Beast at Artscape. WATER WONDERS: Learners from across Cape Town are experiencing the excitement of the Magic Classroom’s new water themed school excursion at the College which uses magic as an educational tool. FAREWELL: Jacquee Harris - a familiar face to many at the College of Magic - left the organisation in January after 5 years of loyal service to pursue an exciting opportunity in business. We are going to miss you, Jacquee, and wish you all the very best! ADULT COURSE STAFF THEATRE PRODUCTION IMAGINE Stuart Lightbody & Aidan Knott conjured a dozen adult students through the art of sleight of hand on Wednesday evenings in March. A new ‘Mentalism’ course starts in April – read our minds & register now! We welcome Jeannette Georgiades as well as new interns Keivin Du Preez and Afika Ndzanzeka from CPUT. Nkumbuzo Nkonyana, Monica Nyakatya and Mluleki Tozama have also just joined our new GAP year programme. Stay tuned ... advances have been made in the installation of our very own “COM TV Station” which will allow students to experience the thrill of television production ‘inhouse’ at the College of Magic. Saturdays will never be the same! There is great excitement around the launching of the new Imagine Show project which will culminate in 2010. Auditions have taken place and preparatory sessions and rehearsals are now underway thanks to Chad Findlay and Adri Du Toit. Sleight of hand adult course mystifies 2 College welcomes new faces Smile! You’re on Camera All new illusion spectacular for 2010 college of magic highlights NEW ERA: Lawrence Jaeger, now running MIRC / Library on a Saturday at the College of Magic hears about Andrew Klazinga’s exciting new ‘COM TV Station’ project operated by the Theatre Production Course students. SATURDAY MADNESS: Jack Christensen, Gregory Hulsman and Walter Oeschger of Course 2 in the College of Magic’s new Imagination Centre which has fast become the College’s hub of excitement on Saturdays. LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: David Gore bids Course Four student, Viktor Hiscock, farewell as he sets off to live in the UK – here’s wishing him all the best and we hope that he finds an exciting new magical home over there! BIRTHDAY BASH DEVELOPMENT COURSE FIVE GRADUATES The College celebrated its 29th birthday with a haunted house spectacular that would have made Frankenstein proud. Special thanks to Hayley Tomes, Matthew van Blerck and everyone who made the evening possible. Renovations continue at the College of Magic. Visitors will notice new fencing and motorised gates erected at the rear exit as part of our continued security upgrade. Thanks to Simon & Geoff Gore for all their help ! Course 5 students took their ‘walkabout’ magic skills to the next level with a practical module by guest lecturer, Nicholas Rix, coupled with live performances at the Cape Community Chest Carnival and Wynberg Girls fete. College graduates continue to do us proud - Stuart Taylor appeared in the Baxter’s Learner Husband, Larry Soffer at the GrandWest Comedy Festival, Stuart Lightbody had a sold out run of 52 and Riaad Moosa was star of Three Wise Men. Ghouls Delight Birthday Bash Success ELECTRICITY: Nicholas Andrews leaves the stage at the WMS Teen Contest happy after a heart-warming performance. Building renovations continue Students hone their magical skills Graduates take to the stage across SA BALLOON MANIA: Seen here are some of the students who started their holidays by honing their balloon-modelling skills at a special workshop: Savannah Snow, Yadhir Maharaj, Franquay Adamo, Dennis Chung, Daniel Shacksnovis, Thando Mkwela and Kelton Goertz. 3 IN THE TRENCHES: Off to keep the Wynberg Girls’ fete supporters entertained are Course 5’s Joel Berman, Mluleki Tozama, Robbie Weiner, Douglas Newton, Nicholas Andrews and Monwabisi Mbobo with their Children’s Magic Instructor, Craig Mitchell. MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL: Lance Job at his eerie best with a group of Course Magic & Showmanship revellers, Robert Chegwidden, Teagan Nolan and Alexander Lumpp, at the College’s 29th Birthday Bash. The evening culminated in a riveting fire display by master fire aficionado Matthew Gore. 3 3 A Performer’s Journey ... FROM THE EDITOR craig mitchell T he road to the top is a long one for our performers and their quest for glory at the College’s many competitions. The first selection round is the upcoming Annual Contest ( 15th & 22nd Aug ) in Close-up, Stage & the Allied Arts. From here, acts are selected to compete in the Western Cape Junior Magician Championships taking place at the Baxter Theatre ( 27th Sept ) The top performers from the Cape Champs are then invited to develop their acts further for possible selection for the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas. Pick up any paper - and all you’ll read is doom and gloom. And yet there are a group of friends, supporters and organisations out there who are quietly making a difference, helping the College make the magic in so many ways. They deserve to be honoured. David Berglas - a man of mystery - whose continued support has made an indelible impact. David’s star will forever shine bright in Africa ... Above: The road to the top is a long one. Just ask any of the stars of the Western Cape Junior Magician Championships. Peter Bloom in partnership with the Society of American Magicians has embarked on a three year support initiative which will help us expand the College’s reach into the community. HCI Foundation who join Chevron in redefining how science can be taught at the College’s innovative Magic Classroom programme. Bus loads of youngsters from the townships are discovering the real magic in education. The National Lottery - tata ma chance - tata ma magic ... buy your lottery ticket - they are doing amazing work! Martin Mayer of Germany who has incredibly adopted eight students - giving the gift to these young people that in life, nothing is impossible. Ed Bastian who has allowed our dreams to take flight. Thank you, Ed, for believing in us. Bill & Becki Wells who along with Bob Rossi continue to open their hearts. Members of the Siegfried & Roy North American Fan Club ... our special friends whose generosity and love knows no bounds. And lastly, to our Godfathers in Magic ... Roy, Siegfried and honorary fairy godmother Lynette - who some 13 years ago showed that in all of us there is an elusive melody which when heard & followed leads us to the fulfilment of our fondest dreams & wishes. Thanks to you all for caring. - craig@mitchell.co.za Trophy Award Winners Back Row (Left to Right) Matthew Ross, Yuveer Maharaj, Nicholas Andrews, Nikita Montlake, Neil Mackay, Tim Gore. Middle Row: Monica Nyakatya, Yu-Jean Lai, Bruce Hutchison, Michelle Gore, Linesri Thaver. Front Row: Mawonga Gayiya, Michael Saharin, Alex Gregory & Nkumbuzo Nkonyana. 4 upcoming events Calendar Dates 9 16 23 30 7 7 COURSE 1 & 2 GET-TOGETHER Sat. 9th May - College of Magic A chance for Course 1 & 2 students to share their performances with friends & family. Top: 2008 Junior Students of the Year - Sesethu Ndengane & Erik Mulder. Bottom: The graduating class of 2008 - Ongama Stokwe, Simon Miller, Michael Saharin, Alex Gregory, Luke Fletcher, Nikita Montlake, Trudie Fourie, Yu-Jean Lai and Linesri Thaver with the College of Magic staff. Night of the Magical Stars Annual Graduation The Herschel Theatre once again played host to our very own glitzy event with staff and students dressed to the nines. Congratulations to all graduating students and Top Junior award winners: Ryan Jones – Houdini, Franquay Adamo – Balloonmodelling, Olivia Martin – Ventriloquism, Stuart Bristow and Nicholas Field – Puppetry, Luke Africa – Community Service, Adam Penton – Close-up, Sive Yedwa – Progress, Ryan Stevens – Juggling and Creativity, Viktor Hiscock – M&S Close-up, Sinethemba Bawuti – JMD Act and Drama and Erik Mulder and Sesethu Ndengane – joint winners of Junior Student of the Year. Sinethemba’s ‘dreamy domestic’ act had us all thoroughly mesmerised. The Illusion Act is always a much-anticipated highlight – and this year it was highly acclaimed as the Course 6 Class of 2008 led us on a flashy fun fantasy with Elvis wannabe Michael Saharin, his cohorts and their bevy of beauties! Course 4 honours going to Nicholas Andrews and Matthew Ross, in Course 5 Mawonga Gayiya, Yuveer Maharaj, Nkumbuzo Nkonyana and Monica Nyakatya came out tops and in the Course 6 class the awards went to Alex Gregory, Nikita Montlake, Michael Saharin and Linesri Thaver and the Vegas 2008 Team won the Colin Marshall Memorial Trophy. The coveted Senior Student of the Year went to a radiant Linesri Thaver. JOSHUA JAY LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA Sat. 16th May & Sun. 17th May - College of Magic One of magic’s greatest lecturers presents a two day Secret Session of the most mindblowing magic ever! JMD GROUP STAGE ACTS Sat. 23rd May - Waldorf Constantia Junior Magicians Diploma students tread the boards as they present their mid-year group performances. COURSE 3, 5 AND M&S CLOSE-UP ACTS Thanks as always go to all our precious sponsors and especially long-time supporters Siegfried and Roy, with the Sarmoti Scholarship for 2009 being awarded to Michelle Gore. Sat. 30th May - College of Magic Course 3, 5 and Magic & Showmanship students dazzle us with their newfound close-up skills. Staff Development Certificates and special Thank You awards were also given out and Secret Stars for long and dedicated service went to Dean Bodenham and Lance Job. COURSE 1 & 2 GRADUATION Silver Medallions were awarded to Phumile Dyasi, Timothy Gore and Neil Mackay – well done on this great achievement, guys! Bruce Hutchison, Chairman of the College of Magic Board, and graduate of the College from the 1980’s was honoured for his amazing contribution to the organisation and presented with the David Berglas Millennium Award. Sun. 7th June - Artscape Theatre Course 1 & 2 students receive their course certificates at a very special graduation being held at Artscape! STARS OF COMEDY & MAGIC Sun. 7th June - Artscape Theatre The country’s top entertainers in a special one-night only gala show in support of the College. Not to be missed. 5 T Joshua Jay he College of Magic is fortunate to be welcoming another superstar of magic to South Africa - Joshua Jay! Joshua Jay is one of the best of his generation. Michael Ammar claims: “Josh Jay rocks.” Greg Wilson calls him “The anti-Criss Angel.” Named International Magician of the Year - Josh is unlike any performer you’ve come across. 66 Joshua Jay is truly a phenomenon in magic - MAGIC Magazine’s most celebrated columnist for the last seven years, author of numerous best-selling trade books (the first published in five languages), star of DVDs, Champion at the World Magic Seminar, featured on ABC, CBS & CNN, TV appearances in no less than eight countries - the list goes on and on ... But for many in the magic community, Joshua Jay’s most interesting performance venue is his time spent with other magicians. Over the past three years, this true professional has toured FIFTYFOUR countries, allowing him to hone his art into one of the most mind-blowing sessions of its kind. And now it’s South Africa’s turn! Taking place at the College of Magic on the 16 & 17th May, students will spend the weekend in the company of one of the world’s best instructors of magic. Josh will teach his most closely guarded routines & share secrets behind some of the most jaw dropping magic imaginable. Marvel at the genius behind his greatest creations. Discuss the mechanics behind the technique, jam the day away, see a classic of magic rediscovered and learn some of the most unbelievable magic ever ... and that’s only the beginning ! “I always tell people I didn’t find magic. Magic found me.” you’ve never seen here. Joshua lectures on bonus routines that he has never tipped before, and shares unique insights into performing and creating. “Good magic hides the trick,” he says. “Great magic reveals some sort of truth. It’s a form of self-expression. I want my magic to be meaningful. I want people to find more in it than deception. People should enjoy it, of course, but they should also feel connected to others through it and to reconsider what they think they know and the way they perceive things.” Joshua does plenty of things that will make you reconsider what you think you know. His main performance style is close-up. Coins, ropes, even a television remote—vanishing, stretching, and defying expectations in countless other ways. But his passion is cards. (“I’m up to two packs a day,” he says.) Not your uncle’s card tricks, mind you. These are headturning, jaw-dropping pieces of perfection that have garnered Joshua international renown as a magician extraordinaire. Joshua’s magic is up-close and personal— simple, clear and undeniable. It happens when you’re watching, no matter how close you’re watching. The secret is right in front of you. And the secret is Joshua. You’ll learn not only powerful, roadtested magic, but more importantly, you’ll discover how to elevate your magic from the mundane to the miraculous. Whether your interests run to cards, coins, closeup, parlour, stage, mentalism or walk around - whether you are just a beginner or a superstar in the making - Joshua Jay will simply MAKE YOUR MAGIC BETTER! If you have never seen Joshua live, he is unlike any performer you have ever seen: interactive, fast-paced, contemporary and packed with the most diabolical magic you will use. If you have seen Joshua lecture before, there is STILL tons of content Don’t miss out ...  Joshua Jay - Live in South Africa Sat. 16 & Sun. 17th May 2009 College of Magic www.secretsessions.co.za Live in South Africa Secret Session 16 & 17 May 7 Showbiz Show biz Mania As the Cape Town winter welcomed a wet crowd to the Annual Children’s Magic Festival, they were suitably warmed by the fare on offer – and in a brand new venue, the College’s Imagination Centre, featuring its first major event … loads of fun was had by all – both visiting little ones, and their young-at-heart escorts, and the enthusiastic and creative cast of College students and ‘guest graduates’ Matthew Gore, Craig Mitchell, Marcel Pretorius and Ryan Sharp. Whoops of joy and screams of laughter filled the air. Juggling, circus, teach-a-trick, stage shenanigans, young close-up stars, sweet treats and colourful clowns were the order of the day – for the week… This culminated in a great show and teach-in by visiting American magician, Bill Herz, and family, who also provided a delicious pizza dinner for top student College supporters – certainly a week to remember! Our very own sleight-of-hand maestro, Stuart Lightbody, went public with his Professional Show ‘52’ which played at the Kalk Bay Theatre. In the lovely, intimate setting Stuart kept his audiences mesmerised with not only his skilful sleights and amazing card control, but also with his dreamy story-telling ability – a show not to be missed! Another Pro Show hitting the circuit was Aidan’s Bryan Miles’ ‘Theatre of the Mind’ at the Intimate Theatre in Cape Town. Intriguing, amusing, puzzling, mind-boggling – what a wonderful display of a magical technique with a difference – if you get a chance to see his show – go! Stars of Comedy & Magic is a not to be missed event on the magic calendar. Past stars included Riaad Moosa, Monica Nyakatya, Ryan Sharp & Erika Swart of The Mystiques, Stuart Taylor, Bryan Miles and Tanya Nefdt of ETV fame. 8 It was Festival Time in Grahamstown and Chad Findlay (giving his glorious voice a break from hectic rehearsals for Artscape’s My Fair Lady) and Lance Job braved the Eastern Cape temperatures, taking the talented team of Mawonga Gayiya, Alex Gregory and Monica Nyakatya to warm the hearts of patrons with their awardwinning acts. Back home, young College entertainers kept the art alive by participating in the Annual Close-up and Stage Contests, strutting their stuff and showing their skills – with excited students thrilled as they claimed top honours in their respective categories – well done guys, and keep up the inspiration! Gracing the stage at Artscape Theatre was the incredible Stars of Comedy and Magic Show. This popular medley of mirth and magic was once again sold out and showcased South Africa’s funny man Riaad Moosa as MC and our own hilarious ‘Learner Husband’ Stuart Taylor showing the roots, or is it routes, of his magic career, the renowned ventriloquial comic Conrad Koch with his lively, and cheeky, puppets, the enigmatic Bryan Miles, who played mysterious mind games with the masses, and Ryan Sharp’s amazing Mystique of Illusions. There was quite a buzz surrounding Ryan’s instant onstage vanish of lovely Cape Town celebrity, Tanya Nefdt… and yes, she did come back again – some time later.. Darling – Scene of the renowned Voorkamer Festival – saw the College branching out as Stuart Lightbody took his awesome sleights to the country. Stuart and his team performed in a small home on the outskirts of Darling, where the Voorkamer had a pillar dividing the sight lines. It was amusing to watch as the eager audience resembled spectators at a tennis match as eyes darted rapidly from side to side so as not to miss any of the magical miracles. Mawonga Gayiya charmed with his slick golfing ball magic and Monica Nyakatya had everyone gasping as her table floated majestically. Magic was the name of the game and entertaining performances was their aim - as the year sped by with the Salesian Youth featuring in their own Magic DVD Shows, a College team stunning the delegates at the World Economic Forum Africa Summit, Matthew Ross flying off to Canada for the Sorcerers’ Safari and Phumile Dyasi and company as the official opening spot at the Early Childhood Development Conference. Roll on the rest of 2009 – the sky’s the limit! - Marian Williamson 8 Photos: Pete Biro, S&R North American Fan Club 2 008 – one of the College of Magic’s busiest years to date – a year of exciting shows – keeping Cape Town thoroughly entertained! banachek A giant amongst magicians ... Banachek returned ‘home’ to South Africa after 30 years of absence for a special journey to rediscover those childhood haunts never forgotten. T here are two types of magicians in this world ... those who know Banachek and those who haven’t had the privilege of meeting this giant amongst magicians. His background story reads like an action thriller, his ideas on magic revolutionary and his contribution to the art unparalleled. And despite this all, Banachek is unaffected ... quite simply one of the most disarmingly sincere people you will ever come across. Having not been back to South Africa since 1976, Banachek’s ‘homecoming’ was a special journey - not just for those fortunate enough to spend the weekend in his company at the College of Magic - but for himself personally as well. Banachek truly opened his heart to those assembled - magicians, graduates, students & friends from across the country were treated to an inside look in the mind of one of magic’s greatest. Open and honest, no holds barred - this was Banachek giving of his all. And give he did. Playing to a packed audience at the Baxter Theatre, he mystified, amazed, and entertained leaving no doubt in anyone’s mind that Cape Town had been in the presence of someone exceptional. Some visitors come & go - but Banachek and Heidi share a special place in all our hearts. Let’s hope that it’s not long before they come ‘home’ again. There are two types of magicians in this world ... those who know Heidi and those who haven’t had the privilege of meeting this giant amongst magicians ... but that is a another whole story ;-) - Craig Mitchell Top: Banachek lectured to a capacity audience at the College of Magic and followed this with a sold out performance of his stage show at the Baxter Theatre. Bottom: Africa’s king quickly succumbed to the mindpower of Banachek & his wife, Heidi ... 2009 starts with a bang! I Top: Course 1 instructors Hayley Tomes and Phumile Dyasi with new Course 1 students. Bottom: New staff member, Tim Gore, adds his magic in Course 3. 10 n February of each year the College of Magic opens its doors for enthusiastic new students to enter our exciting world of magic the results of the generosity and support of parents, graduates and friends from across the globe who helped make this dream a reality. Thank you to you all! The 2009 Course One classes were quick to explore their magical new ‘home’ with teachers Hayley Tomes and Phumile Dyasi waving the wand. High school students found themselves in the illustrious “Magic & Showmanship” Course with magical direction by David Gore, Lance Job and Aidan Knott. Many are unaware that the College’s teaching staff are purely voluntary - and drawn nearly exclusively from our graduate body who freely give of their time to give back to the art. The new-look 2009 teaching staff comprises graduates from last year’s staff training programme. Andrew Klazinga is helping make technical magic in the Theatre Production department, Tim Gore is bringing his close-up skills into Course 3 while Adri du Toit is injecting new vigour into the senior stage magic training. In the library you will find two new faces – Lawrence Jaeger has taken the role of librarian with Neil Mackay recently joining him to help promote, develop and safeguard this important resource. Tim Gore and Matthieu Snaith will be found helping develop diabolo and stilt-walking in the juggling department. With just over 170 students enrolled this year at the College of Magic, 2009 is proving to be one of the most exciting years yet. The College has undergone an amazing transformation thanks to the completion of Phase One of the Imagination Centre - our fantastic new multi-purpose addition to the building. Ask any staff member and the response is the same - “how did we ever manage without it ?” Phase Two will see further development of the interior, verandah, Secret Garden and surrounds. Those new students joining us in 2009 are enjoying 2009 is off to a magical start indeed! THE FIRST 100 DAYS i n p i c t u re s TOP: Mphumelelo Makeleni demonstrates his Course 3 close-up skills; Jared Lipsitz prepares to tackle his JMD Class; Course 5 students Olwethu Dyantyi and Mluleki Tozama relax for a moment; newcomer Gus Robins practises weaving a spell; Jesse Brooks and Ryan Jones from M&S Course enjoying magical ‘College life’; Nicholas Andrews (Course 5), Nkumbuzo Nkonyana, Michelle Gore (both in Course 6) and Marian Williamson meet up with hilarious entertainer Mac King in Las Vegas. BOTTOM: Lance Job sporting his new College lecturer garb; Aidan Knott spends some time with Course Four’s Connor Rosslind, Ryan Stevens, Luke Africa, Viktor Hiscock and Olivia Martin; Olwethu Dyantyi and Carlo Penso show off their Birthday Bash make-overs; elastrix-in-action as Viktor van den Dyssel assists Josh Stein in the busking competition at this year’s birthday bash; new Course One’s get together to start on their magical journey at the College; Course 5’s Matthew Ross and Nicholas Lytwynchuk after many walk-about performances at the Cape Community Chest Carnival. 11 in touch with the heart ... There’s been an amazing upsurge in ‘heart matters’ at the College of Magic with the number of students doing charity shows on the rise. They are experiencing the warmth of giving and sharing and they have started an exciting wave of discovery – get out there, reach out, and a warm magical feeling comes bounding back … The Course 5 class has been caught up in the movement and Yuveer Maharaj in Course 6 is championing the cause – calling on all out there to get with the programme! They have performed at fetes, schools, hospitals, retirement homes, clowning, conjuring & caring, having fun all the while. tickets vanishing fast Stars of Comedy & Magic a one-night only gala show Sun. 7th June @ 6 pm Artscape Theatre Bookings @ Computicket Water Theme Launches for 2009! T he Magic Classroom “Water Activity Area” has burst into life. Situated at the rear of the College, the area has undergone an amazing transformation for all our Aqua Kid school visitors! With over 10 000 school students having already visited The Magic Classroom - it is no wonder that it has become the ‘#1 school outing ever’ ! Above: Action education excursions not to be missed at The Magic Classroom! David Berglas “igniting the joy of learning through the power of magic” The Power of Magic The College’s Magic Classroom programme ignites the joy of learning through the power of magic.