Number 257 - 28th May 2005
Headfry
is a new magic night, hosted by Jongleurs in the heart of Leicester,
featuring four top performers every month. The show launches on July 5th
with the award winning talents of Dan Gifford, Will Gray, Dade Freeman and
Phill Smith. An evening of stunning magic is promised. For more
information, dates, and to book online visit
www.headfry.co.uk. 28.5.05
The
9th Top Secret Magic Day takes place in Milton Keynes next Sunday, 5th
June. Starring The
Deans of Magic, Jay Scott Berry, Ian Adair, Paul Gordon, Terry Seabrooke
(photo), Michael Pearse, Stuart Brown and Simon Hannah. The day
features two workshops (one specially for young magicians), four lectures,
an evening gala show and 20 magic dealers: The Magic Zone,
Adrian Sullivan, Martin Sanderson Magic, Practical Magic, Jay Scott Berry, Natzler Enterprises, Magical Wonders,
The Card Collection, Playtime Balloons, Alakazam Stephen Tucker Magic,
Dtrik, Kaymar Magic, Bradford Magic Studio, Merlins, Albion Magic,
Pennywise Magic, Hocus Pocus, Kitchen Table Magic and Zane Magic. Tickets
are selling well and last year's event sold out. For
registration details visit:
www.topsecretmagicday.co.uk. 28.5.05
Magical
evenings to remember with SeaFrance and award-winning French magician
Etienne Pradier. SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries would like to invite
you to join them for an unforgettable evening of entertainment with
award-winning French magician Etienne Pradier. Throughout the summer
Etienne will be onboard, dazzling diners, with his unique close-up magic,
while they enjoy a three-course meal in Le Parisien Café. You can book
these special evenings of magic on the
Rodin's 2030 departure from Dover on Wednesday 8th June, Wednesday 6th
July and Wednesday 7th September, 2005. All diners will enjoy a welcome
drink followed by a three-course gourmet French meal freshly prepared by
onboard chefs as Etienne entertains. Robin Wilkins, managing
director of SeaFrance said: "We are very excited to be working with
Etienne Pradier once again. This will be a fantastic night out with great
entertainment and a gourmet French meal. We have put together a whole
package of exciting onboard events for this season and truly believe we
are offering the best entertainment on the Channel – don't miss out!" To
book your place for an evening of magic with Etienne Pradier, and for
prices, call SeaFrance on 0870 443 1686 and quote the code word "wand". 28.5.05
Wayne
Dobson has just launched a brand new website featuring his DTrik range
of magic products. Many of these effects have been featured by Wayne in
his television appearances over the years and all are designed to be both
practical and easy to do, so that you can concentrate on the performance.
There's some great material on offer - visit
www.waynedobson.co.uk today! 28.5.05
Don't
miss Derren... 10pm on Sunday 29th May on Channel 4 in The
Gathering and then from May 31st to June 18th live on stage in the
heart of London's West End in the mind-stumping Derren
Brown - Something Wicked This Way Comes. To book call 0870 890 1102 or
book online
Click Here (click 'Next' for June). 28.5.05
Magicians
visiting the Greek Island of Zante this Summer should look out for
popular Scottish comedy magic entertainer Paul Brignall who'll be working
his cabaret and close-up magic in the resorts of Kalamaki, Argassi,
Tsilivi and Laganas. 28.5.05
Dobson's
Choice - TV Stuff Volume 1 is featured under
Magic DVDs this week.
On the DVD Wayne introduces clips taken from his 'Wayne Dobson - A Kind of
Magic' television series and then discusses the thinking behind some of
the routines and presentations. Also included is his now legendary Royal
Variety Performance from 1989. The disc can be ordered from
www.waynedobson.co.uk. 28.5.05
Magicbox,
one of the UK's busiest magic dealers, have just redesigned their website.
It's now even faster to load and just about everything is only a click or
two away. Know for their excellent customer service visit
www.magicbox.uk.com today!
28.5.05
Graham
Lee
is once again organising a series of Qualatex sponsored 'Balloon
Jam/Workshops' across the country. Wednesday 22nd June: Southampton,
Wednesday 6th July: Bishops Stortford, Wednesday 13th July: Haydock, near
Liverpool. There is no charge for the day, it is open to all balloon
twisters/entertainers, and food will be provided. A wholesale distributor
will be selling on the day. For more information email
grahamleesmagic@blueyonder.co.uk 020 8644 1983. 28.5.05
RSVPMagic.com
have just released a brand new easy-to-do card magic DVD: "Join the Magic Circle
Close-Up Magician of the Year, Andrew Murray, as he performs thirteen of
the world's greatest, professional, easy-to-do card tricks. Recorded live
and in the studio by RSVPMagic.com, witness the reactions these stunning
card tricks have on members of the public... and then discover just how
easy they are to do!" Visit:
www.rsvpmagic.com for more information, and to see a video clip.
"Clear, concise, strong, easy-to-learn card tricks - an ideal purchase for
the beginner in card magic and a very useful source of extra material for
professionals too." Nicholas Einhorn. 28.5.05
Pirate
Pete is a brand new version of 'Card in Balloon' for children's
entertainers, available exclusively from
www.topsecretmagic.co.uk (see 'New In' and then scroll about a third
of the way down). 28.5.05
Look
out for Sav on a new television commercial for
OKI printers,
playing the part of Joe Gold, Investment Banker and sleight of hand
illusionist! The ad can be seen on Channel 4, E4, Five and Sky 1 over the
next two months.
www.sav-uk.com. 28.5.05
"Magical, mysterious and completely mesmerising Mystique at the Horseshoe,
Pleasure Beach, Blackpool is a cool cabaret of magic and illusion, comedy,
song and dance with a provocative touch... Moody and menacing Master
Illusionist Richard De Vere is back for 2005 to take enthralled audiences
through a brand new journey of intricate illusions draped in Gothic
darkness." To November 6th 2005. To book call 0870 444 5588. 28.5.05
Showmen
or Charlatans? The Stories of ‘Dr’ Walford Bodie and ‘Sir’ Alexander
Cannon by Roger Woods and Brian Leadis reviewed by Dr Eddie Dawes this
week, "Brian and Roger have brought together the stories of an Englishman
and a Scotsman who, in their very different and eccentric ways, sharing a
similar obsession for letters after their names, were part of the British
magic scene last century. It's a book you'll enjoy reading and probably
end up thinking that there aren't any characters around like them today -
unless, of course, you happen to be one yourself."
Click Here
to read the full review. For more information visit:
www.rogerwoods.150m.com or email
rog.1953@btinternet.com. 28.5.05
Aquarius
Magic are pleased to announce that we have just been appointed sole UK
distributors of Doug Higley's Dark Museum. For full details visit
www.aquarius-magic.com. 28.5.05
Magic shows and swearing limited by new broadcast code. "Magicians like Derren Brown are likely to be affected by the new rules. Scenes of smoking, paranormal stunts and celebrities who swear before the watershed are to be subjected to tight new restrictions in a Broadcasting Code published today." For the full story from The Times Click Here. 28.5.05
Stephen
Feldman is seen here with Tom Fletcher from boy band
McFly
having just performed for them at a private party last Sunday.
www.stephenbarry.co.uk • "Lord of The Rings Musical Rakes in Over $3
Million in Advance Sales"
Click Here • 'The Magic of Bob Ostin - A Lifetime of Magical
Inventions' is now available by return from
www.alakazam.co.uk • Luke Jermay is the special guest at
www.houndsheadmagicpub.com from Monday • "Magician's last trick leaves
'em laughing"
Click Here • "Houdini book to be auctioned off"
Click Here • "Dracula's new box of shocks"
Click Here • See you next week, have a good weekend, Duncan. 28.5.05