Mac King & Friends Present
THE Comedy Magic Clinic
Deconstructing Funny: A Workshop for Comedy Magicians
Las Vegas • March 28-30, 2026
WHAT IS THE COMEDY MAGIC Clinic ?
It’s a three-day immersive gathering of comedy magicians who want to sharpen their acts, rethink their structure, and dig deep into the mechanics of laughter and amazement. Led by a lineup of seasoned performers: Mac King, John Archer, David Williamson, Rob Zabrecky, Derek Hughes, Mike Caveney, Nick Diffatte, and R. Paul Wilson.
Join our esteemed Clinicians and Board-Certified Buffoons
for a deep dive into their various approaches to combining magic and comedy.
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Is your act showing signs of fatigue? Suffering from Premature Punchline Syndrome? Does your closer limp? It might be time to check yourself into The Comedy Magic Clinic—where the only thing contagious is laughter. Let our team of seasoned specialists—Mac King & Friends, the Doctors of Deception and Professors of Punchlines—help you cure what ails your act.
Whether your material needs a minor tune-up or full-blown reconstructive surgery, we’ll give you the tools, the tests, and the comedic medicine cabinet to get your act back on its feet. Skip the snake oil—we have real remedies. Walk in with symptoms… walk out with solutions.
This weekend is about collaboration, critique, and real-time creative work.
Oh, and fun too!
WHAT THIS IS
ComClave: The Comedy Magic Clinic, is a three-day Immersive workshop exploring the intersection of magic, comedy, and performance. Led by Mac King and a roster of seasoned professionals, this event is for magicians who care deeply about why things are funny, how moments land, and what makes an audience lean in.
WHAT THIS IS NOT
This is not a series of lectures. This is real-time, unconstrained dialogue with some of the most successful comedy magic pros on the planet about tools and techniques that lead to genuine growth and improvement. It’s about how to make your magic stronger and funnier. It’s about refining the mysterious alchemy that turns sleight of hand and storytelling into showmanship.
Live critique and discussion of select performance pieces
Structured Q&A sessions tackling real-world comedy-magic challenges
Collaborative writing rooms to build and shape material
Candid war stories from the trenches of comedy and magic
A chance to connect deeply with peers equally obsessed with the craft
Everyone is a full collaborator—but a few attendees will be selected to present original pieces for live group critique and development.
🎟️ Spots are limited. We’re keeping this small, smart, and focused.
Location
Most clinic sessions and social gatherings will take place at the lovely home of Mac King — because hotel conference rooms are for dental conventions. There’s a refreshing pool, a cozy fire pit for late-night idea-swapping, and dedicated spaces for performance and conversation, all designed to foster meaningful, memorable, and magical interactions.
Vegas Icons
We’re still deep in the glamorous chaos of planning, but we fully expect to spend time with some beloved icons of comedy magic right here in the neon-soaked wonderland of Las Vegas. There will likely be complimentary tickets to a variety of shows. And who knows? A few surprise celebrity guests may drop by along the way!
Sessions
Attendees will engage in a dynamic mix of group sessions, hands-on workshops, and candid discussions led by seasoned pros. You'll see real routines dissected and rebuilt in front of your eyes, explore what makes a comedic moment land, and dig into the delicate (and hilarious) interplay between method and persona.
"This isn’t a lecture series. It’s a comedy magic writers’ room — live, hands-on, and brutally useful."
3 Amazing Days of getting serious about being funny
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Saturday
3/28/26
We begin with a touch of Las Vegas magic. Attendees receive complimentary tickets to The Mac King Comedy Magic Show at the Excalibur Hotel. Afterward, we gather for an intimate evening of conversation, camaraderie, and creative dissection of the performance. It’s a relaxed kickoff to an inspiring weekend—part social, part magical salon.
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Sunday
3/29/26
Immerse yourself in dynamic workshops led by our team of seasoned performers focused on joke writing, editing, comedic timing, character, and audience engagement. In the evening the attendees will be joined by 50 invited laypeople and all will be treated to a full-length comedy magic show under the stars in Mac King’s yard. After the laypeople leave the entire show will be broken down and analyzed.
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Monday
We’ll spend the day pushing boundaries, polishing punchlines, and exploring what makes magic land with both impact and laughter. As the sun sets, we’ll gather for a delicious catered dinner, then wind down with stories, laughs, and maybe a few impromptu tricks around the campfire. Come ready to connect, create, and leave with fresh ideas, new friends, and a reinvigorated act. It’s a full day of learning, laughter, and magic.
FAQs
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The Comedy Magic Clinic is a workshop designed for magicians who want to enhance their comedic skills and improve the humor and timing in their performances. It’s ideal for performers of all levels, whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your craft.
What this is NOT…
This is not a series of lectures. This is real-time, unconstrained dialogue about tools and techniques that lead to genuine growth and improvement. This is about how to make your magic stronger and funnier.
This weekend is not just about getting your specific questions answered, it’s about getting answers to questions you didn’t even know you had.
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You’ll learn how to integrate comedy into your magic routines, improve comedic timing, brainstorm creative ideas, and receive constructive feedback on your material. The clinic also emphasizes collaboration and group critique to help you grow as a performer.
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Unlike traditional magic workshops, this clinic focuses specifically on comedy within magic performances. It combines live critiques, brainstorming sessions, and group discussions to help participants develop both technical skills and comedic instincts.
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While the primary focus is on comedy, the clinic naturally enhances your overall performance skills, including audience engagement, storytelling, and stage presence.
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No professional experience is required! The clinic is open to magicians of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Everyone can benefit from the collaborative environment.
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Submitting a performance or question in advance is optional but encouraged. If you don’t submit anything, you’ll still participate as an active collaborator during group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
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Submit your challenge as part of your registration process or bring it up during live Q&A sessions at the event.
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