Number 310 - 3rd June 2006
70th
Annual IBM British Ring Convention, September 19th - 24th, Eastbourne.
Here's the line up for the Eastbourne convention in September, featuring
talent drawn from all over the world: Jeff Hobson (photo), The Great
Tomsoni & Co., James Dimmare, Mac King, Mikel Szanyiel, Paolo Giua, Soul
Mystique, Wally Eastwood, John Lenahan, Noel Britten, Graham P Jolley,
John Carney, Terry Seabrooke, Craig Christian, John Calvert, Vanni Bossi,
Shep Hyken, Tim Conover, Seth Kramer, Seth Kramer, Mark Mason, Glann
Farrington, Les Black Fingers, Roy Davenport, Paul Zerdin, Reuben, Silly
Billy, Gingernutt, Bharat Patel, Magic Rose and Jimbo. The convention
features stage shows, lectures, workshops, a children's show, the stage
and close-up competitions with £3,500 in prize money and much more.
Registrations can now be made online via the website
www.britishring.org.uk. Paul Stone has been working flat out booking
the talent - and it look like it is going to pay off. Book early...
www.britishring.org.uk. 3.6.06
10th Top Secret Magic Day
- tomorrow!
The Gala Show stars: Terry Seabrooke, Vizage, Alec Powell, Russ
Stevens (photo), Duncan Trillo, John Lenahan and Marc Oberon (with pre Gala Show
close-up magic from Ed Stivala). Magic lectures from: Russ Stevens, Marc Oberon, Martin
Sanderson and John Lenahan. Magic dealers: Practical Magic, The Magic Zone,
DTrik, Sanderson Magic, RSVP
Magic, Paul Gordon, Albion Magic, Alakazam, Bradford Magic Studio and Zane's Magic Shop.
Venue: The Bedford Corn Exchange, St
Pauls Square, Bedford MK40 1SL (Map). Registration: £25.00 (or £28.00 on the door).
www.topsecretmagicday.co.uk. 3.6.06
Summerfields
Holiday Village present a week of magic. Summerfields Holiday Village,
Scratby, Great Yarmouth are holding a 'Magic Week' from 10th June. If you
are visiting the area you are welcome to visit on individual evenings. The
programme and admission charges are as follows: 10th June - TrickStars -
Zany Illusion Show - £2.00, 11th June - Entertainments Team Holiday Rock
Show with Magic & Illusion - £2.00, 12th June - Patrick Page (Lecture),
Billy Bubbles (Children's Show), Patrick Page (Cabaret) - £5.00, 13th June
- Chris North - Mind Magic - Mentalism Show - £2.00, 14th June - Merlins
of Wakefield (Dealer Dem), Olly Day - Magic & Comedy (Cabaret) - £2.00,
15th June - A Night with the Norwich & District Magic Circle with
Geraldini, Danny Lee, Nick Chapman and compered by Malcolm Mallett -
£2.00, 16th June - 2 in 1 - Illusion Cabaret - £2.00. All entertainment
commences at 8pm nightly - for further information contact Malcolm Mallett
on 07879 635280 or 01493 733733. 3.6.06
Rara Avis
- Sixty years of Magic
from the Private Notebooks of Jack Avis is reviewed by John Derris
this week: "If you are a serious student of magic and know the difference between a
Cull and a Kelly Replacement then this is for you. Jack was a great
devotee of natural magic, slow and simple, just like The Professor and John
Ramsay and this book will open up new avenues for you to pursue if that is
your bag. Although he was passionate about card magic there is much to
interest you in other close-quarter magic." To read the full review
Click Here. 3.6.06
Standard
Magic is one of the leading magic producers in India. Strictly
wholesale only to magic dealers, the company would be happy to hear from
retailers interested in importing their products.
www.standard-magic.com. 3.6.06
Chris
Cox - He Can't Read Minds? Plays the Edinburgh Fringe this Summer.
Radio 1's resident magician takes magic into the new world of
technology... no magic wand, no fez. "Chris has taken mind magic to a new
level. You'll laugh your head off while still being blown away." Metro.
''One of Britain's up and coming real magicians." Colin Murray, BBC Radio
One. Venue: C Central (venue 54), Dates: Sunday 20th August to Monday 28th
August, Time: 2.15pm (50 minutes), Ticket prices: £8.50 / £7.50
concessions. Venue box office: 0870 701 5105
www.cthefestival.com.
Fringe box office: 0131 226 0000
www.edfringe.com. 3.6.06
Loads-A-Lolly!
RSVPMagic.com have just released Loads-A-Lolly, starring Lol James,
AKA Mr Lolly, who earns a great living as one of London's busiest
children's magicians. This DVD captures two of his shows and then goes
behind the scenes visiting Lol's magic warehouse and office, where he
talks about his work. See how he runs his business with hints and tips on
how to run your office, covering stationery design, advertising, party
bags and more. Shot in High Definition widescreen 16:9. Available from
www.rsvpmagic.com
or your favourite magic dealer. Mr Lolly's website:
www.mrlollysparties.co.uk. 3.6.06
An Evening with Paul Daniels
Saturday 3rd June, Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Seaside Road, Eastbourne BN21
3PF (Map).
8pm, Tickets: £13.00, £14.00, Discounts: Over 60s - £1.00 off, Children -
£1.00 off. Box office: 01323 411555. 3.6.06
Close-up
magicians Pyro, Richard Bellars and Dynamo performed at the recent
British Soap Awards after show party at the Play Room, London. Guests
included the Hollyoaks cast, Coronation Street cast, DJ
Sassy Abs and more. For more information and photos visit:
www.xtreammagic.co.uk
www.slicktrick.co.uk
www.dynamoworld.com. 3.6.06
Master
of Illusion Daniel Dean can be seen in The Great British Variety
Show at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne throughout the Summer
"Enjoy British Variety at its very best featuring the magic and illusion
of Daniel Dean. With a talented and versatile cast performing comedy,
song, dance and illusion. This colourful, fun packed show is a treat for
all the family and promises to make you laugh out loud!" See
What's On for details. 3.6.06
Alakazam
Magic are extending their current DVD sale for another week! All
customers who visit the shop or order online via their website will
receive 25% off of any DVD that they stock. The reduction will be made
in-house when they process an order. Note: Paypal customers should work
out the reduction first and send the correct amount; however Alakazam will
refund the 25% if necessary. This offer will end at midnight on Friday 9th
June.
www.alakazam.co.uk. 3.6.06
Jon
Allen lectures at the West Lothian Magic Circle on close-up and
stand-up routines on Thursday 8th June at the Royal British Legion Club,
Armadale Road, Whitburn, West Lothian. Time: 7.30pm, Non-members £10.00,
Members £5.00. For more information contact Gary James
g.james@blueyonder.co.uk. 3.6.06
The
Chester Guild of Magicians. Steve Cooil emails: "Could I ask through
your Website if there are any past members of The Chester Guild of
Magicians out there, who would like to help us celebrate our 50th
Anniversary by attending our Dinner Dance & Cabaret on 3rd November 2006.
We would also welcome anyone else who would like to support us." Please
contact Stephen Cooil, Secretary on 01244 881462 or email
stevecooil@mac.com. 3.6.06
The
Merchant of Magic have signed copies of Geist, the brand new
mentalism book from the authors of the worldwide bestseller Sleight of
Mind. "After the resounding success of, 'Sleight of Mind', Harling and
Nyrup now turn their attention to the wider reach of Mentalism with
'Geist'. Filled with routines and ideas that will inspire you, their latest book shows how to revitalise your existing
material and create new effects using the power of the Geist." For more
information and to order visit
www.magicshop.co.uk. 3.6.06
Gulliver's
Family Theme Parks are presenting two new magic shows for the 2006
season at
Gulliver's World in Warrington, Cheshire, and
Gulliver's Land in Milton Keynes. The theme for the shows is the Mad
Hatters Magic show featuring the mad hatter as the illusionist, Alice and
the queen of hearts. The shows are mainly illusion based with some smaller
tricks in between them. 3.6.06
The
Magic of Alan Wakeling: The Works of a Master Magician by Jim Steinmeyer
pre-order from Amazon.co.uk
Click Here • "Daniels out of celebrity X Factor"
Click Here • "Paul Daniels slams Big Brother"
Click Here • Many congratulations to Chris and Teresa Priest on the
birth of baby, Lily Alice May Priest last Tuesday, weighing 6½ pounds.
Both mother and baby are doing well • Commercial Balloons 2 the
second book from Mike Stokes of Playtime Balloons and his 'Creative
Director' Gerry Luff will be launched at the IBM British Ring convention
in September • That's it for another magic week, your news is always
welcomed, see you next week, Duncan. 3.6.06