Matthew Le Mottée Lecture

World Championships of Magic

OFFICIALLY RANKED #28 IN THE WORLD FOR CLOSE-UP MAGIC

Much like the Olympics, The World Championships of Magic takes place every 3 years.

In 2025 Matthew represented the UK in Turin, Italy, and was ranked 28th in the world, placing him at the very top of his industry.

AWARDS

WINNER - THE MAGIC CIRCLE CLOSE-UP MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR 2019

WINNER - THE MAGIC CIRCLE CLOSE-UP MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR 2018

WINNER - THE MAGIC CIRCLE CLOSE-UP MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR 2017

Matthew is the only person in history to win The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of The Year competition over three consecutive years.

Only open to members of The Magic Circle.

This competition is considered the most elite competition in the UK, drawing members from all over the country and the world!

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

MEMBER OF THE INNER MAGIC CIRCLE, WITH GOLD STAR (MIMC) 2019

ASSOCIATE OF THE INNER MAGIC CIRCLE, WITH SILVER STAR (AIMC) 2012