The College of Magic has a proven track record, having provided magical arts training for the past 30 years. We are proud of our dedicated voluntary teaching staff, our unique six year curriculum, our equipped training centre and home, our good governance, and our world class students, which have all contributed to our success.

The organisation is governed by a Board of Trustees. The College of Magic is audited by Ethel Hamman of Horwath Zeller Karro.

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The College of Magic is registered as a Non-Profit Organisation (in terms of the Non-profit Organisations Act 71 of 1997) with the NPO directorate within the National Department of Social Development, and submits annual narratives and financial statements to the Directorate in compliance with statutory requirements.  The organisation’s NPO number is 007-517.

The College of Magic has been approved by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as a public benefit organisation (in terms of section 30 of the Income Tax Act).  The organisation’s PBO number is 930 019 992.

Background

The College of Magic first opened its doors some 30 years ago, and is the only one of its kind in the world. It was established with the aim of providing much-needed performance arts training for aspirant entertainers from throughout Cape Town‟s community. Many young people were desperate to learn the art of magic, but access to training was very difficult – few experts were prepared to teach and the availability of the necessary resources was scarce. From 34 students in 1980, the College of Magic has grown into a bustling organisation that today sees more than 160 students active in a variety of programmes.

The College of Magic aims to bring together, inspire and empower young people from diverse backgrounds – with a special focus on marginalised communities – with an exciting and rewarding educational experience. It aims to build these individuals‟ self-confidence and self-esteem, improve co-ordination, develop valuable performing and technical skills and job potential as well as to nurture leadership potential and excellent life-skills. The College of Magic is committed to uplifting and helping the many marginalised members of society including the poor, the aged, abused children, the disabled and the illiterate and charitable organisations - including hospitals, homes and other institutions, through performances presented by its students, which form part of the College‟s outreach programme. Organisations wishing to secure charity performances approach the College of Magic, and it does not charge for shows of this nature.

From the outset, it became apparent that the unique education offered by the College provided valuable benefits to the holistic development of young people. This was recently highlighted in an external evaluation undertaken by Dr Jean Baxen of the University of Cape Town. The work of the College of Magic has received local and global attention and accolades, and is highly regarded both in South Africa and abroad.