Hello Members and Fellow Art Lovers
AGM 11 December 2024
After our AGM which was short but progressive, the resignation of Julian Guillano from the committee was accepted and Pie Sanchez accepted as a new member, the previous committee agreed to stand again.
- Jane Hart Simmons
- Elenor Turpin
- Claus Olesen
- Adrian Tavares
- Jennifer Stentiford
- Jennifer Halkett
- Juilian Guillano
Our 2024/25 SEASON
Wonder Workers & The Art of Illusion (The History of Magic Through Art and Pictures)
An illustrated talk given byBertie Pearce
From the beginning of time the fascination with magic and the impossible has been widespread. Egypt was the cradle of magic. Sorcerer Priests used scientific principles to create illusions for the edification of worship and to hold power over the people. Where there was power there was magic. Then there is the age-old skill of sleight of hand, which proves that ‘the hand is quicker than the eye’.
Bertie Pearce has a BA (Hons) in Drama from Manchester University, and a Diploma Internationale from the École Internationale du Théatre, Jacques Lecoq. A member of the Inner Magic Circle, with Gold Star. Past experience includes lecturing and performing on cruise ships, and to U3A, historical societies, festivals, schools and colleges. In addition, has toured the world with a magic cabaret show and a one man show entitled All Aboard. Has written articles for newspapers and magazines on entertainment and theatre.
Talk generously donated by Culture gi

Wonder Workers & The Art of Illusion (The History of Magic Through Art and Pictures)
An illustrated talk
by Bertie Pearce
Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 7.30pm with welcome drinks at 6.30pm
At the Garrison Library
