For their next trick, The Magicians Table, London’s premier destination for world class magic and mixology, will join not-for-profit social enterprise Breathe Arts Health Research (Breathe) to host a one-of-a-kind fundraising Gala Night!
For one day only on Friday 17th October, witness incredible performances from resident magicians as well as guest performances, join an exciting raffle and silent live auction, and help a brilliant non-profit social enterprise that is using the arts to support young people with long-term health conditions.
The funds raised will go to The Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme, a unique initiative that helps young people with hemiplegia (a weakness or paralysis affecting one side of the body as a result of brain injury or stroke) through the art of magic.
The programme was designed based on world-class medical research which revealed that learning magic tricks that had been specially selected and designed by a team of occupational therapists and magicians help develop hand and arm function, problem-solving skills, self-confidence and independence. Each young person in the programme receives 60 hours of intensive therapy as well as an initiation into the wonderful world of magic.
The Magicians Table’s excellent mixologists will also be serving ‘The Houdini Spritz’ – an exclusive cocktail with £1 from every glass going straight to Breathe to further raise funds.
The Magicians Table’s Executive Producer Tom Greenwood-Mears says, “Since our launch in September and well over 200 performances, we’ve seen how magic can bring surprise and delight to people’s evenings. We’re now very excited to partner with Breathe to create another night of wonder that directly supports young people through their life-changing magic therapy programme. Expect incredible performances, an electric atmosphere and the chance to see how magic can truly be a force for good.” — Tom Greenwood-Mears, Executive Producer, The Magician’s Table”
“There’s something truly special about combining magic with purpose — and our partnership with the Magicians Table does exactly that. We’re thrilled that they are supporting Breathe Arts Health Research in such a creative and generous way, which in turn will help us to support more young people through our work.
Our magical approach to therapy has become world renowned for helping young people achieve things they never thought possible — whether it’s buttoning a shirt, tying shoelaces, or performing a magic trick with confidence – but we can only do this with the help of a wider community of supporters. This very special evening of exclusive magic and entertainment will enable us to benefit the lives of even more young people with hemiplegia from around the world” Yvonne Farquharson, Founder and Managing Director, Breathe Arts Health Research.
“We are proud and delighted to be patrons of Breathe”, say Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter, Patrons of Breathe. “Over the years we have been lucky enough to attend several magic camps and shows and we are constantly amazed at the skill , energy , enthusiasm and professionalism of the Breathe team – and the spectacular and potentially life changing results that they achieve. This is a great charity which really works and we are strongly committed to supporting them in any way we can.
With the funds raised at the event going to support Breathe’s impactful and life-changing work, The Magicians Table’s Gala Night promises to use magic as a force for good”
Tickets cost £100.00 + £10.00 booking fee each, and will include an evening of special performances and a glass of prosecco on arrival. The event will be from 6.30pm to 10pm.
To buy tickets to the special event, visit https://www.magicianstablelive.com/breathe.
