Number 162 - 2nd August 2003
Nicholas
Einhorn, seen here with his award for equal 2nd place in Micro Magic
at FISM 2003, was just one of a number of successful British competitors
at this year's congress in the Netherlands. The Great Nardini,
representing Scotland, was awarded the Comedy Award and Etienne Pradier
(on Secrets of Magic tonight),
representing the UK, was placed equal third in the Card category. The Magic
Circle were proud that four of its members triumphed in the competition
with member Norbert Ferré (France) not only winning first prize for
manipulation but also the Grand Prix for Stage Magic. President Michael
Bailey said: "We can be proud of all our members who competed and did so
well. To them, and the others who appeared during the FISM Congress, I
send my heartiest congratulations." FISM takes place every three years -
the next one in 2006 will be held in Stockholm. Visit:
www.fism.com.
Here are the competition results. 150 magic acts were judged by a panel of 12 international judges.
The Grand Prix winners
Close-up: Jason Latimer - USA
Stage: Norbert Ferré - France
Manipulation
1st Norbert Ferré - France
2nd Eun-Gyeol Lee - Republic of Korea
3rd Kenji Minemura - Japan
General Magic
1st Pat Perry & Archibald - Switzerland
2nd Simon Pierro - Germany
3rd Danny Cole - USA
3rd Mirko - Argentina
Stage Illusions
1st Not awarded
2nd Prince of Illusions - The Netherlands
3rd Doctor Marrax - Germany
Parlour Magic
1st Not awarded
2nd Ken Bardowicks - Germany
2nd Chris Joker - Germany
3rd Robert Jägerhorn - Finland
Mental Magic
1st Not awarded
2nd Aaron - Belgium
3rd Chris Joker - Germany
Micro Magic
1st Jason Latimer - USA
2nd Nicholas Einhorn - UK
2nd Shawn Farquhar - Canada
3rd Ferenc Galambos - Hungary
Card Magic
1st Magomigue - Spain
2nd Gregory Wilson - USA
2nd Inaki - Argentina
3rd Etienne Pradier - UK
Awards for Invention (no order)
Jason Latimer - USA
Jan Ditgen - Germany
Arséne Lupin - Poland
Award for Comedy
The Great Nardini - Scotland
Award for Most Original Act
Pat Berry & Archibald - Switzerland.
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"Derren
Brown: He shoots, he scores. The dapper magician is planning the TV
stunt to end them all. He's going to play Russian roulette with a gun
loaded by a volunteer. An illusion? Maybe, but his idea is right on
target." says Paul Vallely in
The Independent. Also, see the Channel 4 website:
Channel 4.
2.8.03
Tonight's
Secrets of Magic (TV Magic)
is featured once again in the Radio Times, this time under
Today's Choices "It's a world of sleight of hand, false bottoms,
doppelgangers, distractions and general trickery, but even though we know
all that, the illusions are absolutely baffling. Great Saturday-night TV
for a change." Jane Rackham.
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The
Palace of Magic 2003 is a unique annual event held in the magical
surroundings of Falkland, Scotland, that features four days of Magic,
Mystery and Illusion. This year it runs from Thursday August 14th to
Sunday August 17th. Expect to see Magicians, Fire Eaters, Jugglers and
more over the four days. Just some of the magicians: Jay Scott Berry,
Pavel, Flip, Ali Bongo, Mick Magic, Lewis Barlow, Jim Boyd, Jimmy Craig, Paul Dabek
and John Fox. For more information visit the website:
www.palaceofmagic.com.
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Comedian
Danny Buckler can be seen on BBC1 this evening, in a move that sees him
returning to his roots, as one of four magicians on Secrets of Magic. Danny was
a guest on the Sandy Toksvig show on LBC Radio on Monday when he provided
a comedian's view of the latest news stories and tonight he is headlining at
the Hampstead Comedy Club - the show starts at 9pm. Booking Office:
020 8299 2601.
2.8.03
MagicTricks.co.uk are celebrating their fourth birthday
this month, and would like to offer a free gift to all customers who visit
their site via MagicWeek. When placing an order at MagicTricks.co.uk enter
the Promotion Code 'MAGICWEEK' when prompted (below your name and address
details on the actual order form) to receive a free gift worth up to £12.
The company have also recently introduced a couple of exclusive new items
to their range. The long-awaited "10p Butter Coin" is now available, as is
the "Learn Extreme Street Magic" video. Further details can be found at
www.magictricks.co.uk.
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MagicBunny.co.uk
are running a competition that spans three months and started in July
(July entries have to be in by August 7th so there's still time to enter).
First prize is all 24 scripts from Ron Bauer's Private Studies Series,
kindly donated by Ron Bauer himself. This prize is worth well over £200.
For more information visit MagicBunny:
Click Here. If you're not a member then you'll need to join first.
2.8.03
International
News: Tony Brook and his son Charles Brook have been invited by Steve
Dacri to perform at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. They will
be the first International magicians to guest on his show. The all new
magic show is entitled, Xtreme Close-up Magic and opens on August 4th.
Tony and Charles will perform from August 11th to 15th. Showtimes are Mondays to
Fridays at 7pm and a matinee on Tuesdays at 4pm. Each show will be limited
to 100 seats for optimum viewing. A roving camera will project the show
onto 17 screens around the room. Other guests from August 21st include Mel
Harvey, Ruairi Connor and James Fortune. For more information
Click
Here (for Tony and Charles Brook) and
Click Here (for Steve Dacri).
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Doctor Bondini
goes on Tour in October, November and December. "A magic spectacular
for all the family, featuring international illusionist Doctor Bondini and
The Ladies of Mystery." See What's On
for dates and venues.
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The
Tom Silver Institute present The 21st Century World MasterClass of
2003 - Advanced Scientific and Clinical Hypnotherapy Training and
Techniques Seminar with Tom Silver and Ormond McGill, in October,
2003. This is the first opportunity to be personally trained by these two
world-masters together, in the UK, so it is essential that you book early
to be sure of a place. For more information visit:
www.advanced-hypnosis.co.uk
or contact: Richard Fisher, The Tom Silver Institute Ltd., Telephone:
01225 443020
richard@tomsilverinstitute.co.uk.
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And finally... here are some FISM links for everyone who wasn't there. First www.magician.org.uk Richard Morrell's weblog covering lectures and close-up and secondly the Ellis and Webster FISM Scrapbook that reviews all the competition acts (link spotted on Richard's site) • Your magic news and reviews always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan. 2.8.03