Megan Knowles-Bacon (born 1992[1]), known by her stage name Megan Swann, is a British magician who served as president of the Magic Circle from 2021 to 2023. She was the first female president of an organisation that had not admitted women at all until 1991.[2][3]
Background edit
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 (she was elected as secretary), and she was elected as its Vice-President in 2019.[4][5]
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[6] and performs 'environmental magic' [7] which she describes as 'a powerful tool for sharing important messages in a fun and engaging way'.
References edit
- ^ "Megan Swann". themagiccircle.co.uk. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "The Magic Circle appoints its youngest, and first female, president". BBC News. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Burgess, Kaya. "Magic Circle elects Megan Swann as first female president". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "About Megan Swann". www.meganswann.co.uk. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ Tashabrown |. "Megan Swann – 100 First Women Portraits". Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Meet the Team". Professionals. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "'Cop26 is dream gig': Magic Circle chief wants to aid planet with climate show". the Guardian. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.