Number 220 - 11th September 2004
Hayashi
comes to the UK this month to perform at the
British Ring Convention in Eastbourne and also to lecture at four
magic clubs. Currently based in Germany Hayashi is a lecturer for the
department of English at Mannheim University and an intercultural
communications consultant, but it is in his role of 'magician' that he is
swiftly making a name for himself. Recent awards include: March 2003 1st
place: the Swiss National Championships (Card Magic), May 2003 1st place:
the Austrian National Championships (Card Magic), October 2003 1st place:
the Italian National Championships (Card Magic), December 2003 1st place:
the International Magic Competition in London, May 2004 1st place: the
Preliminary Eliminations for the German National Championships, held every
three years (Card Magic). Hayashi lectures at the following societies:
Wednesday 15th September: Wolverhampton. Contact: J B Atherton
jbatherton.steel@telinco.co.uk, Thursday 16th September: Bristol
Society of Magic Telephone 078 999 75753, Sunday 19th September: Watford
Association of Magicians Telephone 01279 659562, Monday 20th September:
Cardiff contact David Sebastian
david.sebastian@ntlworld.com.
For more information about Hayashi
Click Here. 11.9.04
The
British Ring Convention is now just days away (September 22nd - 26th)
- here's the full line-up: Max Maven, Eugene Burger, Rich Bloch, Gay
Blackstone, Wladimir, Lu Chen, Hayashi, Kenji Minemura, Hikari Furuyama,
John Styles, Vizage, Mac Ronay Jnr, Housch-Ma-Housch, Mortimer, Richard
Pinner, Martyn James & Co, Zane, Pat Fallon, Paul Gordon, Paul Dabek,
Michael Pearse, Paul Wilson, Wayne Dobson, Mel Mellers, Fred Corvenio,
Clive Moore, Tensai, Peter Greenwood, Marc Paul, Peter Scarlett, Robert
Temple, Chris Pratt and Van Buren & Company. For more information
Click Here. It's worth remembering that day registrations can be made
on the day, without reservation. The registration desk is situated in the
foyer of the
Winter Garden complex. Address: Winter Garden, Compton Street,
Eastbourne BN21 4BP (Map).
More information: www.britishring.org.uk. 11.9.04
The
Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year Competition 2005. Held
biennially since 1961 the competition attracts talented young magicians
between the ages of fourteen and eighteen. This year's competition will be
staged at the Headquarters of The Magic Circle in July 2005, coinciding
with The Magic Circle's Centenary Celebrations. In addition to cash prizes
and an invitation to join the world's finest magic society the winner of
the competition will have the opportunity to appear 'on stage' with some
of the greatest names in magic during the four day celebration. For full
details of how you can enter this unique competition contact Dr.Michael
Colley on 01367 252482 or email
cmcolley@pmhcpath.demon.co.uk. A Magic Circle Youth Initiative. 11.9.04
Fabrice
Delaure Productions have just released the Platinum Akana - the latest
product in the Akana technology range. "You will be able to pull off
tricks in extreme conditions. You will be able to make revelations that
would impossible without this device. You will never need a stooge. There
is no handling of dubious cards. There is no information to get out of the
audience. You will never be in contact with the objects you guess." Clever
stuff from the world leaders:
www.fabricedelaure.com. 11.9.04
Marc
Dominic, following on from his successful 'Corporate Kids' lecture
presented at Kidology UK 2004 (Click
Here for review), has been invited to lecture at The Danish Magic
Circle, during their one day convention on September 18th in Copenhagen.
Marc will be presenting a lecture titled 'Routine Magic' that explores
different performing situations and environments: corporate, kids,
close-up and cabaret. Also appearing on the bill is fellow UK performer
John Derris, who'll present his KISS lecture. For more information on the
convention
Click Here.
www.marcdominic.com. 11.9.04
Crowdstop.com
will be exhibiting the Spider product range at The PLASA Show Live at
Earls Court from the 12th to 15th September on stand number D69. MD
Clifford Bradley will be there on the Sunday to meet with customers along
with Spider regional sales Director Brian Molloy, assisted on the Monday
and Tuesday by one of the Crowdstop.com team (photo). This will be the
first exhibition that Crowdstop.com have attended since the release of the
SN4 and SN8 systems so customers who wish to see the new lines before
Blackpool should hurry along to Earls Court!
www.crowdstop.com. 11.9.04
Chuck
Hickok lectures in the UK this week. "An experienced entertainer,
Chuck will delight you with his a fast-paced, amazing demonstrations of
the 'untapped powers of the human mind.' Chuck combines humour with
impossible mental effects." On Monday 13th September he's at
The
British Magical Society. Visiting magicians are welcome (£5.00 door
charge). Meetings are held at The Selly Oak Ex-Servicemen's Club, 8 Selly
Hill Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7DL at 7.30pm. See
What's On
for venues and dates.
www.chuckhickok.com. 11.9.04
BBC
West is running a series this Autumn looking at people who lead the
double life of an entertainer. They're looking for people who have a day
job, but then become entertainers in their spare time. As part of this
they're hoping to find a close-up or cabaret magician in or near Wiltshire
who would be happy to be filmed at work and then at a bookings.
If you're interested contact Steve Knibbs for more information:
steve.knibbs@bbc.co.uk. 11.9.04
John
Styles MBE will be interviewed by Michael Aspel during The Antiques
Roadshow, from Hastings, on BBC1 on Sunday, 19th September. John will be
talking about some of his unusual collection of Punch & Judy memorabilia -
which he has been told is now of national importance! On the following
Friday morning (24th September) John talks at the IBM Convention in
Eastbourne about his magic life. A 50 year journey that has taken him from
Pubs to Palaces and from House Parties to Hollywood.
www.johnstylesentertainer.co.uk. 11.9.04
The
Man Who Knows - Mind Reading Act. "Properly explained by Eddie Burke,
here is a little known method for apparently reading minds and revealing
an incredible amount of information about members of your audience! It is
strictly a one-person act requiring no assistants. Only ordinary-looking
everyday properties are used. It is ideal for cabaret, stage and hotel
lounge or similar venues." Email
info@mreenterprises.co.uk
for more information and ordering details. Price £15.00 plus delivery. 11.9.04
Magician cuts it in TV
debut on Fat Nation challenge. "A magician will help to make the
nation's unwanted fat disappear in a unique television series. Tracie
Hughes (37), from Thurlby, near Bourne, was asked by the BBC to perform as
part of the Fat Nation: The Big Challenge, to be screened across BBC
channels during the next nine weeks. Mr Hughes performs the illusion of
sawing a woman in half, which allows presenters to show viewers how food
is digested in the body." To read the full story
Click Here. 11.9.04
My-MagicShop.com
are currently offering a free copy of Amazing Magic Tricks with
Everyday Objects on DVD with every order over €60 placed during September.
"Perform miracles with items you can find around the house (and without
difficult sleight-of-hand)! After learning the magic on this DVD you'll be
able to make magic with everyday objects just about anytime and anywhere.
With the instant-access of DVD technology, these tricks are extremely easy
to learn. By freezing frames and jumping to specific performances and
explanations, mastering these tricks becomes elementary for everyone."
Visit
www.my-magicshop.com. 11.9.04
Just
Like That is "an information archive and news source for fans of Tommy
Cooper" and an "unofficial tribute to his genius" that's
crammed top to
bottom with everything "Tommy"
Click Here. 11.9.04
Lecture
News: Ian Carpenter of Mindwriter Magic has had an enthusiastic
response from magicians, to his Trick of the Tale lecture on using stories
in magic. Ian still has some dates free, so societies that are interested
can contact him via
mysteries@mindwriter.co.uk or on 012225 350818. 11.9.04
Northern
Magic Circle President's Dinner 2004. NMC President of 2004/5 Eddie
Burke, and his lady Kerrensa, invite you to this exciting annual event
which will take place this year at the excellent Santo's, Higham Farm,
Higham, Nr Chesterfield, Derby on Friday 29th October 2004. "You can look
forward to a wonderful magic cabaret, a superb dinner and friendly magical
company." Tickets are available from Eddie Burke 01782 304909 price £26.00
per person. Rooms are available for the night; ring Santo's directly on
01773 833812. 11.9.04
Terry
Seabrooke, Fluke, Chris Hare, Alec Powell and Marc Dominic appear in
the Gala Show at this year's Portsmouth Magic Circle Jumbo Day 2004 on
October 31st. For full information about the day
Click Here. 11.9.04
Mark Elsdon
lectures at the Ipswich Magical Society on
Monday 20th September. Mark's specialises in mentalism and close-up magic
and is know for his marketed effects such as "Zenner Tech" and "The
Stretched Coin." Visiting
magicians £5.00. Visit:
www.ipswichmagicalsociety.co.uk. 11.9.04
Mats G. Kjellström emailed: "Dutch Magician Corvelo (Cor van der Velde) passed away yesterday after having various ailments for many years. Corvelo has been the right-hand assistant to the famous Henk Vermeyden in his Studio for many years. He was also the chief editor of Trick the Dutch Magic Monthly. Without exception all Dutch magicians have benefited from his fast knowledge of the Art." 11.9.04
The Maidenhead Advertiser want to write a feature about magic for their entertainment guide and would like to hear from any magicians based in Maidenhead to arrange an interview and to take some pictures. For further information contact Caroline Ansdell carolinea@maidenads.co.uk. 11.9.04
The Magicians of Basingstoke will be holding their annual President's night at 8pm on 28th September at Kempshott Village Hall, Pack Lane, Basingstoke. This year the members will be putting together a show that they plan to take on the road, visiting other societies. For more information email Tony Russsell at pennywisemagic@btinternet.com. 11.9.04
Kidology 2004 is reviewed by Mandy Davis this week, Click Here • Paul McKenna's Comedy Hypnotic Show is back on the road, Click Here • "David Merlini would escape form a block of solid concrete whilst under the Danube." Writes Martin Daubney, Click Here • Paul Zenon's Dirty Tricks is reviewed by Drew McAdam this week, Click Here • "Houdini Days amazes, inspires young wizards," Click Here • 'Ovation' Stands Again "The variety show, which opened at the Desert Passage mall last year, reopens today at the Lady Luck" Click Here • Mentalist reveals tricks of the trade Click Here • James Brailsford's movie Magic Circle makes it into the Manhattan Short Film Festival final. "When a magician makes a person disappear, where do they go while they're waiting to reappear?" Click Here and Click Here • That's it for this week, have a magic week, Duncan. 11.9.04