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Members brought along material from past guest lectures that they had not yet mastered, so others could help clarify methods and handling.

WASM's first open meeting in a long time invited friends, family and the public to see a showcase of magic by members. The Producer reported a great turnout and a wonderful show.

At the 2026 AGM members elected a new committee led by President Alan Moore and Vice-President Pierre Ulric Achour, and the evening finished with magic in the Le Roi room. The committee then confirmed Le Roi as WASM's regular venue and brought back alternating closed and open meetings.

Visiting international performer Stuart Lightbody, in Perth for Fringe World, gave a club-sponsored lecture known for its world-class card work, followed by the monthly meeting. The meeting included a short talk on marketing for magic and the theme "tasteful magic for romance and connection".

Members were invited to perform any trick with a Christmas twist, under the theme "Theming Magic for Christmas", for an evening of festive magic.

Chris Congreave returned to Australia with a new "Commercial Killers" lecture prepared for WASM, featuring funny, practical material suited to professionals and hobbyists. Members continued the session over cards at a local pub afterwards.

Comedy magician Eric Leclerc, who has fooled Penn & Teller and starred in his own Netflix show, presented a brand-new lecture for one night only in Perth. Entry was free for current members, and the $50 visitor fee included a year's WASM membership.

Renowned magician Michael Ammar lectured for WASM members and guests at the Freemasons WA building in Subiaco, to a packed room. The visit was organised by Andrew Gill, and members described it as a brilliant lecture with something for everyone.

A well-attended monthly meeting at the Blue Room Theatre, with members spread across several tables sharing card magic and close-up routines.

A social ten-pin bowling night for members and friends, described afterwards as "a great fun evening for the Trick Shot Bowlers".

WASM trialled a new home at the Blue Room Theatre in Northbridge, and the April meeting drew a strong turnout. Members gathered around tables in the theatre bar to share card magic, puzzles and close-up routines.

The 2024 AGM was held at the Wembley Community Centre, with nibbles and a door prize for financial members. Long-serving President Vince Haines, who had led the Society since 2019, did not stand again, calling for fresh eyes as WASM moved into its "second 100 years". Andrew Gill was President later in 2024.

Illusion designer Mark Parker, in Perth with Peter Paxx (Magic Nation) for The Sacred Riana production, gave members a lecture, illusion workshop and Q&A, demonstrating how an illusion is designed from start to finish. It was held at member Nick Mortimer's Fringe World venue, Le Roi, at the Belgian Beer Café, and was free for financial members.

WASM started 2024 with a "Bring and Buy" night of buying, selling and swapping magic, plenty of conversation, and a demonstration of some new moves by member Brett.

A performance-focused monthly meeting at the Osborne Park Hotel. Life Members Ian Moffat, Kim Van Weert and James Sleight performed, alongside Adam Fan and Richard Belotte, and several members generously gifted books, a DVD and home-made Hot Rods to those present.

A regular monthly meeting that opened with a short book review on creativity in magic, followed by members performing coin, card, prediction and ring effects before the usual jam session. This meeting falls just before the October 2023 start of this history and is included because its photos were shared in October 2023.

WASM members at the Fremantle Magic Festival back in 2007 (ish).

Images from recent WASM club meetings.

WASM Logos and banners

Life photos of WA's magic legend, 'Fair' Fred DeCampi.

Candid moments from club nights and performances.