"Back in September 99 Illusion held its first event at the void nightclub with the aim of providing a quality old skool event, in a safe and friendly environment and injecting a much-needed shot of life into stokes underground music scene. After 2 events at the void, which saw, small but eager crowds of partygoers, a venue change was made, as club Metz in Newcaste became their new home. On the 21st November 2001 Illusion
Finally had their break as the Shellys reunion party with DJ's such as Daz Willot, Swan-E and Easygroove attracting a capacity crowd by 11 o'clock leaving disappointed clubbers turned away at the door.

The word was spreading and capacity crowds forced another venue change, this time to the massive Keele university complex. Illusion had gone from a small dub night to a national event with crowds travelling from as far as London, Skegness and Scotland to check out the happy atmosphere that is rooted in stokes history through clubs like Shellys and Entropy and believe us still exists today.

The night has grown that successful that the Keele complex nights now boast 5 arenas with a different musical format in each old skool, house, hardcore, drum and bass and the full spectrum providing something for everyone, whatever the age group. However the best is yet to come as a massive indoor - outdoor event is planned for October / November to celebrate 5 years of Illusion… watch this space!!

Alex and Stacey would like to thank everyone who has supported and made Illusion what is today.

Thank you!!"