The Secret World of Charles Dickens: Mirth, Marvels and the Mysterious

The Secret World of Charles Dickens: Mirth, Marvels and the Mysterious: 6.30pm at The Charles Dickens Museum, 48 Doughty Street, WC1N 2LX.

An evening with Ian Keable, professional magician and member of the Magic Circle. “A charismatic magician” Time Out

Tickets: £12 (includes a glass of wine)

Booking: 020 7405 2127 or email: museum@dickensmuseum.com

The Secret World of Charles Dickens celebrates the bicentennial of the birth of Charles Dickens from an unusual and intriguing stance: Charles Dickens was also a gifted amateur magician. Ian explores the writer’s love of magic through his books, numerous articles and letters – all of which throw an unexpected light on his fascinating personality.  He also revives tricks that Dickens is known to have done.

In addition, the show focuses on Dickens’s sceptical fascination in spiritualism.  Dickens is very amusing about spiritualists in general and his caustic wit shines through.  Ian performs some spiritualist-type stunts which convinced many of Dickens’ contemporaries of the authenticity of mediums.

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