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The Wizard Exploratorium afternoon tea – unicorn poop, potions, magic and so much more

As a fan of all things magic, sweet treats and tea when I heard about The Wizard Exploratorium’s newest event for a Magical Afternoon Tea at theirs I just had to do it.

Afternoon tea is a quintessential English thing. Traditionally afternoon tea consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches, cakes, scones served with clotted cream and preserves and of course tea served within tea pots.

But how did the Afternoon Tea come about in England? Afternoon tea came about in 1840 thanks to Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford. Within the household dinner was served fashionably late at eight, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner. Around 4pm the Duchess would become hungry and ask for a tray of tea, bread and butter and cake be brought to her room. This became a habit of hers and she began inviting friends to join her and this is how afternoon tea came about. During the 1880’s upper-class and society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock. Nowadays however, in the average suburban home, afternoon tea is likely to be just a biscuit or small cake and a mug of tea, usually produced using a teabag.

A traditional Afternoon Tea with all the works can still be enjoyed within many restaurants, hotels and tearooms across the UK but if your looking for a magical one then The Wizard Exploratorium is the place to go for magic and wander.

I was invited down on a PR basis courtesy of The Wizard Exploratorium to experience and review their newest magical event yet for a Magical Afternoon Tea.

The Wizard Exploratorium within London, Soho

Nestled in the heart of Soho The Wizard Exploratorium combines cool magic and science together.

There is so much to enjoy within The Wizard Exploratorium from wand making, afternoon tea or a cocktail potion making class or if your just looking for some magical merchandise then The Wizard Exploratorium is the place to pop on in.

Within The Wizard Exploratorium they bring science and tech together along with food and beverages to bring a magical time and make you be wowed.

There are several experiences and seasonal experiences to enjoy within The Wizard Exploratorium from Magic Wand Making, Potion Experience and their newest immersive event Wizard Afternoon Tea where you create the magic and enjoy a magical feast of food and sip on magical tea.

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Wizard Exploratorium magic is real!

Wizard

Magic is real at Wizard Exploratorium. Growing up watching magicians on television and attending many live shows I have always been fascinated by magic and the science behind it. All magicians perform magic in different ways from special magical wording through to a wand. I have always wanted a wand of my own but not the usual black and white ones but one like Harry Potter so when I heard about Wizard Exploratorium magical wand making class within Soho I just had to discover more.

Wands date back from the 1200s. A wand is traditionally thin and light weight rod that is held within one hand, and was traditionally made out of wood. Back in the day a wand was used to summon and control angels and genies, but as years went by wands later were used by witches, wizards and magicians.

Thanks to Wizard Exploratorium I was invited on a complimentary basis to create my own special magically designed wand within their workshop. Plus throughout December they are holding Gingerbread decorating workshop in which I also got involved and made my own house of gingerbread.

Wizard Exploratorium

Wizard Exploratorium is part The Cauldron Co. They are both venues which host events theatrical immersive events and sell magical products. They are all about blending science and technology together. 

They are about bringing fantasy to life with science, technology, and design giving believers a magical experience.

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Tea-Pop get tea magical

Tea Pop

Tea-Pop is gourmet tea on a stick. Get magical and stir the wand of tea into your cuppa and watch how your hot water magically becomes tea. Fun on a stick.

I was gifted some PR samples courtesy of Tea Pop and got magical creating tea with my tea-pop wand, sorry I mean stick.

Tea-Pop

Tea-Pop are a family owned tea company who are passionate about tea, and their mission is to introduce new tea experiences for modern consumers.

They have had a long collaboration with Chester University to develop the ultimate tea experience giving both traditional and herbal tea lovers easy, fun and fuss free experience.  

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Pink Marmalade Gin magic in a bottle

Pink Marmalade

We believe in love at first sight I believe in love at first gin. Pink Marmalade Gin is a premium gin like no other as it does not just taste great but it magically changes colour when adding tonic to it.

I was gifted a PR sample of Pink Marmalade Gin to enjoy within the comfort of my home.

Pink Marmalade Gin

Pink Marmalade was founded by purveyors of parties, drawn together to create immersive, hedonistic worlds and elevate event production beyond the everyday.

The gin is an expression of everything the creators wanted from quality to magic to bring people together to share in life’s simple pleasures of gin.

Pink Marmalade Gin is balanced with 13 botanicals, tastes exceptional and is magic in a bottle.

When mixed with tonic the gin magically turns from a cool blue to a subtle rose pink all thanks to the Butterfly Pea flower within.

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Could I be better than Hermione in the School of Magic at London Escaped

London Escaped School of Magic us

I love magic and have always been fascinated about how magicians make things disappear or appear with a flip here and snap there. So I was excited when I got the opportunity courtesy of London Escaped to test my magic skills within their School of Magic which is designed for children.

London Escaped

London Escaped provides fans of escape rooms very atmospheric games filled with technology.

At present they have six games Prisoner, Da Vinci, Vampire Slayer, School of Magic, White Walker and Wizards Cup with a new one on the way.

Like all other escape rooms the mission is to hunt for items, find clues, solve puzzles and to beat escape within 60 minutes.

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Cackling all the way – Escape London Witchcraft and Wizardry

Witchcraft and Wizardry

We went along to Escape London‘s Witchcraft & Wizardry room on a complimentary basis in where we got to experience their Witchcraft and Wizardry room which is inspired by such films at Harry Potter and The Witches of Eastwick.

After having done several other escape rooms (Taken, Seven Seas and The Cabin) of theirs and with them all being exceptionally fun and unique I was really looking forward to trying to escape from this magical one! Continue reading →

Double, double toil and trouble – The Cauldron

The Cauldron us

A magical cocktail experience called The Cauldron has popped up in London for 4 months.

Matthew Cortland who is a technologist and a former reading teacher along with David Duckworth who is a molecular mixologist and cocktail designer came up with the concept of combining science, technology and magic. They got their inspiration from movies such as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars (not endorsed, affiliated or associated in anyway).

The Cauldron

We of Love Pop Ups London had the pleasure to enter the doors of The Cauldron to experience the magic. Continue reading →

Circus party going on at Roof East – SFG Club

SFG Club has re-opened and is hosting an unbelievable circus-themed roof top party which you don’t want to miss out. They have decorated the Roof East rooftop (located near Stratford station) with various games, activities, circus acts, food booths and several fantastic cocktail and beer bars. Continue reading →

My top 3 popped up places of 2017 along with guest bloggers

Top 3

Taste of LondonThere has been so many various different temporary and permanent popped up restaurants, supperclubs, bars, exhibitions, shows, escape rooms, gigs and even events in London over 2017 all of which have been unique, fun and interesting in their own right. With there being so many I thought I would look back along with guest bloggers and list personally my top 3 popped up places and theirs of last year. Continue reading →

Open Sesame – Secret Cellar: Brendan Rodrigues

Secret Cellar really is a secret.  Once entering the bar area I was slightly confused where the theatre was as all I could see was a bar and tables. So I went to the bar to ask where is the theatre and they said I had to wait to see. The whole bar area is quite unique with its slightly gothic feel of gargoyles statues and other unique décor set in around the bar. There are also seating areas all dotted around in unique secluded areas making it feel a bit more special if you are in a party of approx. 6 to 8 people. I especially loved the tree house which featured stained glass windows within the area. Continue reading →

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