The Wessex Magical Association
was formed in October 1932 at Gatti's restaurant, Bournemouth, a
venue that remained its headquarters for some years. Rex Gatti,
the restaurant's proprietor, was the WMA's first Treasurer. The
Great Nixon, who owned Nixon's Magical Depot, Bournemouth's first
shop to deal exclusively in magical equipment, was the first Secretary.
Jasper Maskelyne was the first President.
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Meetings are held on
the second Tuesday of each month and begin at 8.00pm (doors open
at 7.30pm) at the Bourne Valley Community Association, 56 Herbert
Ave., Poole, Dorset, BH12 4EE
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Guests are admitted to
meetings by invitation only. Visiting magicians are invited to contact
the Secretary when in the area.
Would-be members should contact the President
or Secretary. Entry
to full membership (after six months as associate member) is by
audition.