History
The College of Magic opened its doors on 23 February 1980, and is the only one of its kind in the world. It was established with the aim of providing performance arts training for aspirant entertainers from all sections of Cape Town’s community.
In 1992, the College of Magic moved into its present home, a renovated Victorian house in Claremont, Cape Town. Officially opened in 1995 by the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology as the Magical Arts Centre, the College – with the help of the community – has restored the building and developed its facilities for their unique teaching and training needs.
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