Number 81 - 12th January 2002
Magician
Julian Russell appeared in Cruises from Hell on Monday
evening on ITV1. Julian, originally from Basingstoke but now living in
the States, had the misfortune to be involved in not one but two at-sea
disasters. In both cases Julian was one of the last to leave the ship,
greatly assisting passengers off first. In both cases the ships, the
Oceanos
(photo - August 1991) and the Achille Lauro (December 1994), went
down. No lives were lost in either incident. The home video footage made
chilling viewing. (Sorry if you're a cruise act reading this onboard
ship right now!)
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Daryl - The Magician's Magician is advertising
with MagicWeek.
Dai Vernon once said, "In my opinion, Daryl is one of the smoothest and
most entertaining close-up performers I have ever witnessed." Almost 20
years ago Daryl was awarded the title "The Magician's Magician" by his
peers - meaning he is amongst the best of the best in close-up magic.
Luckily for the rest of us Daryl decided all those years ago to share his
magic in the form of lecture notes, tricks, and videos, and now an exciting
range of DVD's.
He has become known as one of the foremost teachers of magic in the world today and every item that he sells has been tried and tested by Daryl himself, in real audience situations. After completing his record-setting New Millennium World Tour (1999/2000), visiting more than 245 cities in 25 different countries, Daryl has settled back home in Las Vegas where he is a regular headliner at Caesars Magical Empire. When he is not performing, or holding private master-classes for his students, Daryl continues to invent and manufacture practical and exciting magic which can be found at his new web site: www.FoolerDoolers.com/store 12.1.02
Mixed Illusions is a unique mobile cocktail bar offering the finest
in cocktails, service, and magic! Their fully equipped self-sufficient
mobile bar can be set-up at any location, no matter what the event. A
broad range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails are available,
including all the "classics." All their bartenders are fully trained
professional cocktail bartenders and can dazzle with their skill and
famous "bottle juggling" abilities. And French close-up magician Frederic
Shark can perform magic whilst serving you with your favourite cocktail,
ensuring guests are kept entertained throughout any event. For more
information contact Mixed Illusions, 5 Bangor Road, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8
2EH. Telephone 0161 610 1754. Email
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Dobson's Choice
has just been published, it's reviewed in MagicWeek today
Click Here
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"Magic Stars - Open
Auditions for Amateur Magicians for a New TV Series... over 18's only"
is the text of an advertisement that has been running in The Stage
over the last few weeks. It's for a "Pop Idol" type magic show hosted by Jerry Sadowitz. Auditions take place
in London on January 17th and will then themselves become a part of the show.
Look out!
(Thanks to Lee Kiddie for the news.)
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Illusionists The Twins on the crest of a
wave - quite literally. Seen here levitating on the beach at Bournemouth a couple of
weeks ago taking a well-earned break between contracts.
www.theillusionists.com
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MagicWeek advertisers
www.mgictricks.co.uk
have just launched an Australian equivalent at
www.magictricks.com.au
"Although magic is every bit as popular in Australia as it is in the UK,
internet magic sites catering for an Australian audience were almost
non-existent" said Carl Fraser, owner of MagicTricks.co.uk "We've launched the site
using a selection from our UK range and have opened offices in Queensland,
meaning all orders are dispatched via the Australian postal system."
MagicTricks.co.uk was launched in August 1999 and is based in Ashford,
Kent. The company employs 3 full time staff in the UK and 2 for the
Australian site. In addition to the retail side of the business, they also
produce a range of own brand products.
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The Bradford Magic Circle present their
annual Hey Presto Family Magic Show at the Bingley Arts Centre on Saturday
9th March 2002. The show stars Xanadu - past British Magical Champions of
Illusion, Tony Stevens, Dazzling Darren - winner of the North of England
Junior Championship, Stevie B, James Edwards, Harlequin, from the mystical
East - Lian Tan, Genie & Mi Yung Tan, and the Spotlight Dancers. Tickets
are £5, concessions £4. From the Bradford Council Box Office on 01274
752000. The show starts at 7.30pm. BMC website
Click Here
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Paul Gordon is
offering a new service to UK creators, inventors and authors who'd like to sell their
products on his website with secure online ordering. "Natzler Enterprises has
a very high profile on the web and if their magic is 'commercial' it will
sell; with my help." writes Paul. Full details at
www.natzler.com/magic_inventors.html At the moment Paul is selling Roger
Crosthwaite's magic - so if you visit the site at
www.natzlermagic.com/acatalog and follow the links you'll be able to see
how your products would be sold.
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Derren Brown
Mind Control III aired on New Year's Day. For a review
Click Here
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Illusionists Safire, who have just finished Panto at the Charter Theatre
in Preston, will soon be embarking on a 140 date UK Theatre Tour in the
new Chuckle Brothers Show "Raiders of the Lost Bark." Not only will Safire
be performing two spots in the show but they will be also appearing in
some of the routines and sketches. The show is a Qdos Entertainment
Production by Phil Dale and will keep Safire busy for most of 2002. See
What's On
for January and February dates
www.magic-of-safire.co.uk
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This week we've added some photos to last week's review of
The Magic Circle Christmas Show from John Derris
Click Here •
Don't miss "It Shouldn't Happen to a... TV Performer" on ITV1 tonight at
9.30pm, the show features performances that went horribly wrong -
including magicians • Here's a link to
www.circustuff.co.uk "your gateway to circus related resources on the
internet" •
That's it for this week, see you next week, Duncan.
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