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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N.B. Next Meeting
is at Hamworthy
Club on Sunday 14th September
Meetings are normally 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
View Map.
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.