The Last Laugh

A magazine for people who take fun seriously — jokes, party tricks, magic shows and the gentle comedy of everyday family life.

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Funny Living

Gift Ideas for the Comedy Lover Who Has Everything

From whoopee-cushion classics to genuinely clever presents, here's how to shop for the person whose love language is the punchline.

By Marty Quinn · 14 Jun 2026

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Wordplay

The Anatomy of a Perfect Pun

Why the groan is the highest compliment a joke can earn.
A family laughing together around a kitchen table

Funny Living

Why Laughter Is the Best Family Glue

How shared jokes quietly hold households together.
A small stage with stage lights and a velvet curtain

Party & Magic

What Makes a Variety Show Unforgettable

Juggling, gags and timing — the recipe behind a great mixed bill.
A colourful children's birthday party table

Party & Magic

Planning a Kids' Party That Actually Lands

A calm, funny plan for the most over-stimulating two hours of the year.
A notebook with scribbled jokes and a pencil

Wordplay

How to Write a Joke That Sticks

Setup, surprise, and the art of the well-placed pause.
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Funny Living

The Quiet Art of the Family In-Joke

The single word that makes only your people laugh.
A vintage circus poster style illustration of a clown

Party & Magic

A Short History of the Clown

From court jesters to birthday parties, a very old job.
A magician's top hat, wand and a deck of cards

Party & Magic

Booking a Birthday Magician: A Parent's Guide

What to ask, what to pay, and how to spot a real pro.