And for our latest trick, we pulled these 9 retro images out of the Hartlepool Mail archives.
They all show magic scenes from the town in recent years and were taken at venues including Foggy Furze Library, Summerhill, Abbey Street and Ward Jackson Park.
National Magic Week celebrates the thrill of watching magic shows in action.
But in the meantime, why not enjoy a reminder of performances or two closer to home.
National Magic Week celebrates the thrill of watching magic shows in action.
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