In the first three years, students are introduced to the basics of magic including presentation skills, the theory of entertainment and the essential elements of controlling an audience.

During the fourth, fifth and sixth years, the curriculum becomes substantially more demanding in terms of the technical requirements and the theoretical aspects of entertaining.

It has since grown to include professional magicians, experienced teachers, specialists in the various allied arts, graduates of the college, administrative staff and visiting lecturers (local and international).

The staff are responsible for all aspects of the courses they are teaching, including syllabus development, lesson preparation, one-on-one tutorial sessions and grading student progress.

College of Magic is currently resident in its premises situated on Imam Haron Road in Claremont Cape Town.

There are two large shipping containers in the back garden; one stores an extensive collection of stage illusions, magical props and costumes; the other is a fully equipped workshop for the students and was developed through the sponsorship of the Old Mutual Foundation.