Glendini the Magician

Are you planning a birthday party for your son or daughter?

Are you looking for an affordable magician to entertain your child and their friends?

Look no further – the magic of “Glendini” is the perfect solution to your party entertainment needs.

"Glendini" specialises in children's magic and has hundreds of parties and performances under his belt. My positive customer feedback speaks for itself. I offer a 30-minute show and a 45-minute show which is suited to your needs especially if you have other activities planned for the day. My magic teaching show for ages 9 and up is also a hit and will equip your children with enough routines get started in magic. [...]

Escape Artists can bring a sense of danger and Excitement, to any event as they escape from Handcuffs, crates, straight-jackets and other perils.

Show Description

"Glendini" is a modern-day Escape Artist who performs a variety of escapes using audience participation in almost every act. Many of the escapes you will see were actually invented and performed by the master Escape Artist of all time "Harry Houdini in the 1900's".

"Glendini's Escape Show" takes you on a journey to show you devices used in the early 1800's right up until present day.

As an audience member you will enjoy the thrill of securing this entertainer and then watch in amazement as you see "Glendini" escaping right before your eyes...... sometimes within seconds.

Besides the standard routine mentioned, various other escapes acts are also available. For additional information, please contact me. I can tailor my show to suite your needs. [...]

My name is Glenn Mc Meeking. My stage name "Glendini" is a combination of my name and that of Houdini the Magician and Escape Artist, who was my inspiration for me to start collecting magic and escapology paraphernalia.

My fascination for magic and escapes began with childhood games of cops and robbers which ultimately involved me being tied up by my friends. I seemed to always escape with ease and only later on in life did I realize that I had a huge passion for Escapology. My first magic trick was taught to me by my father, it was a card trick and I was always energised by the reactions that I got when I performed the trick for others and I always wanted to learn more.

I bought my first pair of shackles from Davenports Magic Shop in Charing Cross London when I was travelling in 1994. Thereafter I found books on magic at Camden Town and some included props and then I was hooked. [...]

Thank you for sharing the day with us, you certainly were the cherry on the top for the kids today, they had so much fun. We will definitely have you join us next year. Have a good evening. Lori - (Gig @ Maitland Cottage Home)

Dear Glenn, thank you so much for your amazing show. The children thoroughly enjoyed it. Your act is so amazing and you got lots of amazed, wide eyed looks, dropped jaws and lots of laughs. I loved the way you interacted with the kids and you definitely made Malachi feel very special. I will definitely recommend you to friends and family. Kind regards T. Horton

Thank you so much for yesterday. It was awesome and the kids absolutely loved it as well as the adults. A whole lot of people have asked me for your number. Take care. L Swanepoel

Hi Glenn, thank you so much for the fantastic show for Ella and her friends on Saturday - she loved it and they loved it and the parents loved it! You made the birthday special. Best regards Vera & Mike von Lieres [...]