Andi Gladwin
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Andi Gladwin is a professional British close-up magician, lecturer, publisher and performer. He has appeared on television numerous times, has lectured for magicians throughout the UK, US and Europe and written / published several notable books on the subject of magic (especially focusing around card magic). Andi is an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle
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, Gloucestershire
where he currently resides. When he was 10 years old, he saw a number of stage illusionists while on holiday. His interest in magic blossomed and he began to perform regularly from age 15. After working in IT for almost ten years, he became a professional close-up magician in January 2010.
Gladwin's TV engagements include performances on BBC1, BBC2, Channel 4
(The Big Breakfast
) and The Young Magician's Showcase; a television special where he was hand-picked by Las Vegas illusionist Lance Burton
as one of the best young magicians in the world. Gladwin was the only non-American magician on the show.
In both 2004 and 2010, the industry magazine MAGIC Magazine dedicated their entire trick column - Talk About Tricks - to Andi's magic. I'm December 2010, the same magazine featured a large profile and interview on Andi.
In 2006, Andi published a critically aimed collection of magic. Since then, he has published books containing magic by himself and many other notable close-up magicians.
Since 2006, Andi has organized a conference for magicians (alongside magician Rob James
) called The Session. The conference is held in January every year in Gloucester and has featured dozens of expert magicians including Allan Ackerman
, Wayne Houchin, Aaron Fisher, Lee Asher
, Kostya Kimlat, Chad Long, John Archer, Tom Stone
and more.
Andi was featured in Joshua Jay
's Magic, The Complete Course.
In 2009, Andi started a new publishing venture with well-known magician Joshua Jay
called Vanishing Inc. Magic.
In 2010, Gladwin release his work on the Double Lift
and Second Deal called The Master Pushoff. This two DVD set received rave reviews, such as "I sincerely hope it will serve as a model for other magicians who turn to DVD as a teaching medium; it's miles ahead of the pack in many important ways." — MyLovelyAssistant and "Acquiring this skill will take work and practice, but the result is worth it. It will open up a new world of possibilities, and the DVD set is highly recommended. " —Matthew Field, The Magic Circular Magazine
Magic circle
A magic circle is circle or sphere of space marked out by practitioners of many branches of ritual magic, which they generally believe will contain energy and form a sacred space, or will provide them a form of magical protection, or both. It may be marked physically, drawn in salt or chalk, for...
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Biography
Gladwin was born and raised in NewentNewent
Newent is a small market town about 8 miles north west of Gloucester City, on the northern edge of the Forest of Dean, and lying within the Forest of Dean Local Authority District. Its population at the 2001 census was 5,073...
, Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean....
where he currently resides. When he was 10 years old, he saw a number of stage illusionists while on holiday. His interest in magic blossomed and he began to perform regularly from age 15. After working in IT for almost ten years, he became a professional close-up magician in January 2010.
Gladwin's TV engagements include performances on BBC1, BBC2, Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
(The Big Breakfast
The Big Breakfast
The Big Breakfast was a British light entertainment television show shown on Channel 4 and S4C each weekday morning from 28 September 1992 until 29 March 2002 during which period 2,482 shows were produced. The Big Breakfast was produced by Planet 24, the production company co-owned by former...
) and The Young Magician's Showcase; a television special where he was hand-picked by Las Vegas illusionist Lance Burton
Lance Burton
Lance Burton is a stage illusionist. He has appeared on numerous television programs, and also performed for Queen Elizabeth and President Ronald Reagan...
as one of the best young magicians in the world. Gladwin was the only non-American magician on the show.
In both 2004 and 2010, the industry magazine MAGIC Magazine dedicated their entire trick column - Talk About Tricks - to Andi's magic. I'm December 2010, the same magazine featured a large profile and interview on Andi.
In 2006, Andi published a critically aimed collection of magic. Since then, he has published books containing magic by himself and many other notable close-up magicians.
Since 2006, Andi has organized a conference for magicians (alongside magician Rob James
Rob James (magician)
Rob James is an English magicianwho frequently appears on television programs in England and the United States, and has performed in hundreds of international venues, from the British House of Commons to the prestigious Magic Castle in Los Angeles, to a series of performances in...
) called The Session. The conference is held in January every year in Gloucester and has featured dozens of expert magicians including Allan Ackerman
Allan Ackerman
Allan Ackerman is an American magician who specializes in sleight of hand magic with playing cards. He has written a series of books, and performed on several instructional DVDs that teach elementary sleight of hand all the way up through advanced card work...
, Wayne Houchin, Aaron Fisher, Lee Asher
Lee Asher
Lee Asher is a close-up magician noted for originating new card tricks and hypnotic sleight of hand moves.-Biography:Lee Asher was born in Ft Lauderdale, near Miami in southern Florida, to Louise and her husband, Mark Horowitz. He is the eldest of two children and has a sister, Alexis...
, Kostya Kimlat, Chad Long, John Archer, Tom Stone
Tom Stone (magician)
Tom Stone is the stage name of Thomas Bengtsson, a Swedish magician, editor and author.- Biography :Stone was born on October 28, 1967, and presently lives in Stockholm, Sweden....
and more.
Andi was featured in Joshua Jay
Joshua Jay
Joshua Jay is an award-winning magician, author, and lecturer who has performed his show in over 59 countries. In 1998 he was crowned World Champion of Close-up Magic at the World Magic Seminar, and he has subsequently appeared on every major television network, including Good Morning America and...
's Magic, The Complete Course.
In 2009, Andi started a new publishing venture with well-known magician Joshua Jay
Joshua Jay
Joshua Jay is an award-winning magician, author, and lecturer who has performed his show in over 59 countries. In 1998 he was crowned World Champion of Close-up Magic at the World Magic Seminar, and he has subsequently appeared on every major television network, including Good Morning America and...
called Vanishing Inc. Magic.
In 2010, Gladwin release his work on the Double Lift
Double lift
A double lift is a sleight of hand used by magicians in card magic. It is a method by which the magician can keep the identity of the top card secret by lifting the top two cards at once while making it seem as if only the top card is displayed. Hence, the audience is tricked into believing that...
and Second Deal called The Master Pushoff. This two DVD set received rave reviews, such as "I sincerely hope it will serve as a model for other magicians who turn to DVD as a teaching medium; it's miles ahead of the pack in many important ways." — MyLovelyAssistant and "Acquiring this skill will take work and practice, but the result is worth it. It will open up a new world of possibilities, and the DVD set is highly recommended. " —Matthew Field, The Magic Circular Magazine
Published works
- Jack Parker's 52 Memories (2008)
- Tyler Wilson's Dominatricks (2006)
- Movers & Shakers (with Tyler Wilson) (2007)
- The Magician's Ltd Cookbook (2007)
- High Spots (2009)
- Experience: The Magic of Jon Allen (2009)
- A Clockwork Apple (2009)
- Route 52 (2010)
- Rune's World (2010)
- Above the Fold (2010)
- One Degree (2010)
- Destroyers (2010)
- Moments (2010)
- The Three Types (2011)
- Finding the Center (2011)
- Hold 'Em Magic (2011)