TRIX VIDEO ARCHIVE
WELCOME TO TRIX 2013!
Our first video, notable for its ropey graphics (stick with us, they get better!) and my ropey impression of David Kaye (which unfortunately has never improved)
FIRESIDE CHAT: FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN
A look behind the scenes at Fireside Chat. Our first attempt at a ‘mockumentary’, someting we would return to many times over the years. Jeremy and I had so much fun filming this
TERRY HERBERT – A TRIBUTE
A look back at the career of a living legend…Terry won a Lifetime Achievement Award at Trix 2013 and he was a good sport about this film! He even asked for a copy!
FOUR YORKSHIRE MAGICIANS
Before ‘The Breakaway Wand Show’, there was ‘Gary and John’s Late Night Lock In’. This was our first sketch.
TRIX IN THE STIX 2013 HIGHLIGHTS
WELCOME TO TRIX 2014
DRAGON’S DEN
Jeremy makes a pitch to the dragons. This was filmed in a cramped Travelodge room near Alton Towers
CONTROVERSY CORNER – LIVE!
The only footage that exists of the second live Fireside Chat
WHEN I GROW UP
A rare, sentimental look at Trixters then and now…
I WILL SURVIVE
Tamar sings our first parody song
ADOLF THE CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER
Our first Breakaway Wand video. Written by Wyn Jones
THE BREAKAWAY WAND 5S
We spoof the Apple ads of the time.
This is the remastered version that I made for ‘Wand! – the Musical’ in 2022
MASTERMIND
Our version of a Two Ronnies classic sketch.
WILLY WAIVER
A mysterious gentlemen teaches a young woman about the wonders of facebook.
EDWIN – THE LOST LECTURE
A clip from Edwin’s last UK lecture, filmed by me in Scarborough.
DAVID KAYE RECEIVES THE
AMA PERFORMANCE FELLOWSHIP AWARD
A beautiful, heartfelt speech and a love letter to children’s magic. Watch this!
TRIX 2014 HIGHLIGHTS
A look back at a fantastic convention!
WELCOME TO TRIX 3
This was the year that I started to learn how to do 3D graphics, so things look a little better!
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINER SYNDROME
A charity appeal. One of our most popular videos. Also marks the first appearance of a certain picture of Gary, which would become a running gag.
BOOK EARLY FOR TRIX IN THE STIX
Subtitles by Wyn Jones. Sorry about the typo, that was my fault.
WELCOME TO TRIX 4
FIRESIDE CHAT – BEHIND THE LAUGHTER
Jeremy and John split due to ‘creative differences’ This is the one with the famous kiss.
FIRESIDE CHAT-LIVE 2016
Jeremy’s last live Fireside Chat. Opens with ‘Behind the Laughter’
BREAKAWAY WAND OPENER – A SUBTITLED FILM
Subtitles by Wyn Jones
MAGIC SHOP SKETCH 1
Gary’s magic shop mainly stocks innuendos
SELFREGARDINGFABRICATEDBULLSHITFACEBOOKSTORY
A colourful cockney character gives Gary some advice…
BURGER BILL 2016
KIMMO LECTURE CLIP.
Some gags with sound.
RED CRAYON!
Another clip of the Kimmo lecture.
WELCOME TO TRIX 5
Jeremy Passed away in 2016, before most of the planning was started. We dedicated this convention to his memory.
A TRIBUTE TO JEREMY
We say goodbye in true Trix style.
THE FINAL FIRESIDE CHAT
John and Gary say goodbye to Jeremy and try to find some laughs amid the tears. Includes the Jeremy Tribute at the beginning.
ADDICTS – The Magic Junkies
We look at a serious affliction that affects thousands worldwide.
ADDICTS – WITH REACTIONS
We look at a serious affliction that affects thousands worldwide. WIth audience reaction.
HELLO
John jumps on the ‘Facebook Live’ bandwagon to open the Breakaway Wand Show. Any similarities to any persons alive or dead is entirely coincidental.
HEROES – CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINERS EDITION
We look at the sacrifices and trials faced by those who work in probably the most difficult job in the world.
GARY AND JOHN’S NEWSROUND – LIVE
(Includes Hereoes film, with audience reactions)
FUNNY KID FAILS
A silly compilation from the internet to introduce our cabaret.
PAT FALLON
A musical tribute to a living legend
D.B.S.
John adopts a French (kind of) accent and gives some advice on how to gain attention on the Trix Facebook page. The mic packs in halfway through, but some quick thinking from Russell Brown saves the day!
I LOVE MY UKULELE
Burger Bill is in disgrace after performing a shameful, innuendo-ridden song to close last year’s Breakaway Wand Show. John and Gary recruit Nutty Noah to put things right and close this year’s show in a more wholesome fashion.
FUN AT TRIX IN THE STIX
Highlights from Trix 6 – Music by Noah Kelly, lyrics by John Kimmons
WELCOME TO TRIX 7
MARKUS MARKUSSON’S MARKETING FOR MAGICIANS
Having trouble getting work? Then why not teach Marketing!
GARY AND JOHN’S NEWSROUND 2019
Newsround is back! Warning, contains nudity.
FUNNY KIDS 2019
Another silly compilation of children getting hurt
THE MISOGYNICIANS
Manly magicians sing about why women have no place in this business.
BOSE Vs QTX!
For the first time ever, the two most popular sound systems go head to head in a duet!
SHAZAMABAZZ!
World class illusionists Barry and Sharon have hit hard times and turned to children’s entertainment.
WELCOME TO VIRTUAL TRIX
Trix 8 was a free online event held over 2 evenings in 2021 when the world was in lockdown. Here’s how we opened it.
MARKUS MARKUSSON’S LOCKDOWN MASTERCLASS
Monetize your mental meltdown, with Markus Markusson.
THE FELLOWSHIP OF MAGIC
A tribute to the magicians of the world and the fellowship we all enjoy.
WELCOME TO TRIX IX
Trix 9 was a totally virtual convention and our biggest yet.
COPING WITH COVID
From Trix 2021 – our second online convention which took place during the lockdown.
TRIXTERS
We asked the Trixters to send in videos showing what they’d been doing during the worldwide lockdowns. This was the result.
MARKUS MARKUSSON’S TOTPFIMLNAMS
With so many entertainers falling foul of Pyramid and Ponzi Schemes during the Pandemic, Markus is here to save the day with a legitimate opportunity.
TERRY THE TOURETTES TOUCAN
During the global pandemic, The Breakaway Wand show gained a mascot. Here is his tragic story.
THE BREAKAWAY WAND SHOW 2021
The complete and unedited recording of the entire Breakaway Wand Show from Trix 2021 – The Staycation.
TRIX STAYCATION HIGHLIGHTS
A happy memory of a wonderful online get together.
WELCOME TO TRIX 10
It was so good to be back at Lion Quays after 2 years of uncertainty and lockdowns!
DODGY DEALERS
Markus Markusson delves deep into the unethical business practices of magic dealers. What he discovers will shock you!
POOPY BUTT
Christopher T. Magician and Nutty Noah join forces to bring you an instant scatalogical classic. A tour de force of toilet humour.
BREAKAWAY WAND 5S (REMASTERED)
A remastered version of our Trix 2 classic. Played as part of Wand! The Musical at Trix 10.
BREAKAWAY WAND 13 PRO MAX
New and improved! For Wand! The Musical at Trix 10.
TERRY THE TOUCAN (and Friends)
Terry’s song, but this time he brought a few Trixters along for the ride.
TRIX 2022 – The first 15 minutes
Take a trip back in time to May 16th, 2022 at 7:29 pm and experience the fun and atmosphere of TRIX IN THE STIX!
WELCOME TO TRIX 2023
Our convention always begins 15 minutes early with a compilation of highlights from the previous year and a countdown
IMPRACTICAL MAGIC
Why should all magic pack flat and play big? Why must everything be so practical? Former Marketing Guru, Crypto Trader and Investigative Reporter Markus Markusson’s latest venture is a new Magic company with a whole range of products for the discerning entertainer.
KIDS FALLING OVER 2023
Another compilation of funny kid clips to start our Trix Cabaret.
LOOK, DON’T SEE – YOU DIDN’T SUIT MY STYLE
The ”boys’ of Look, Don’t See are back with a heart rending break up song. When it comes to buying new magic props, sometimes things just don’t work out.
THE INFERNAL COVEN OF BUBBLERS
The Sacred Order of Bubblers receives an unexpected visit from an enthusiastic novice. Find out what actually goes on in the secretive world of Bubble Artistes. Comedy sketch from the Breakaway Wand Show.