Megan Swann

Megan Knowles-Bacon, best known by her stage name Megan Swann, is the president of The Magic Circle, a British magicians' organization. She was 28 when she gained the position in 2021. Until 1991 the Magic Circle did not admit women at all.[1][2]

Background

Swann has been performing magic since she was a child. Her career began via the Young Magician's Club, a youth initiative of The Magic Circle. She became a member of The Magic Circle at 18. In 2014, she became the first woman to be elected as an officer of the society and was elected as Vice-President in 2019.[3][4]

Swann is passionate about nature, so uses her magic performance skills to promote environmental issues. She performs and tours the UK with her ‘Green Magic Show’ for children. She has a degree in Wildlife Conservation from University of Kent in Canterbury[5] and performs 'environmental magic' [6] which she describes as 'a powerful tool for sharing important messages in a fun and engaging way'.

References
  1. "The Magic Circle appoints its youngest, and first female, president". BBC News. 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  2. Burgess, Kaya. "Magic Circle elects Megan Swann as first female president". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  3. "About Megan Swann". www.meganswann.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  4. Tashabrown |. "Megan Swann – 100 First Women Portraits". Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  5. "Meet the Team". Professionals. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
  6. "'Cop26 is dream gig': Magic Circle chief wants to aid planet with climate show". the Guardian. 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2021-09-28.
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