This month I discuss the following topics:

• Reflections on the January 2017 Session Convention in London
• Jamie Raven scores well with some radio magic and gives us all something to learn from the way he did it
• how ill do you have to be before you will consider backing out of a show booking?
• teaching total beginners magic skills in the MLM Academy makes me realise how basic the initial information may need to be
• a magic conundrum for commercial close uppers at dinners is revealed
• when is the right time to put up your show fees?