Number 320 - 12th August 2006
I'm
Mac King. Las Vegas headliner Mac King's "The Mac King Comedy Magic
Show" has been extended for five more years at Harrah's Las Vegas. "The
Mac King Comedy Magic Show" has delivered non-stop laughs and dazzling
magic to audiences of all ages at Harrah's Las Vegas since 2000. "I'm
pleased to extend my great run at Harrah's for five more years," said Mac
King. "To be able to continue performing at this amazing venue and make
people laugh every day is a great feeling." King was named Magician of the
Year by The Magic Castle, and Entertainer of the Year in the Las Vegas
Weekly "Readers Choice Awards." In September he can be seen live on stage
in the UK. First at the
British Ring
Eastbourne Convention and then in London in WOW! at the Theatre Royal,
Drury Lane. See What's On
for details. 12.8.06
FISM
2006. Here's a quick run-down of the award winners, congratulations to
all...
World Champion Grand Prix Stage Magic
Pilou (France, photo 1)
World Champion Grand Prix Close-up Magic
Rick Merrill (USA, photo 2)
Manipulation
1st Prize: Dai Bin Chun (China)
2nd Prize: Davide Sousa (Portugal)
3rd Prize: Arthur Trace (USA)
General magic
1st Prize: Eu-Gyeol Lee (South Korea)
2nd Prize: Die Zauderer (Germany)
3rd Prize: Dion (Netherlands)
Micro magic
1st Prize: Martin Eisele (Germany)
2nd Prize: Shawn Farquahr (Canada)
3rd Prize: David Stone (France)
Close-up card
1st Prize: Helder Guimaraes (Portugal)
2nd Prize: Lodewijk de Widt (Netherlands)
3rd Prize: Kiko (Spain)
Parlour magic
1st Prize: Gaston (Germany)
2nd Prize: Shawn Farquhar (Canada)
3rd Prize: Julia Guilhem (France)
Stage illusions
1st Prize: Sittah (Netherlands)
2nd Prize: Hugo Valenzuela (Argentina)
3rd Prize: Marc & Alex (Germany)
Mentalism
1st Prize: Not awarded (Homeless)
2nd Prize: Timothy Trust and July (Germany)
2nd Prize: Juan Ordeix (Argentina)
3rd Prize: Robert & Emiel (Netherlands)
3rd Prize: Jean Thomas Loewe (Germany)
Invention awards
Mathieu Bich (France), Pierric
(Switzerland), Ross Mickael & Bethy (France), Cesaral Magic (Spain)
Comedy magic awards
Die Zauderer (Germany), Mikael Szanyel (France), Rick
Merrill (USA), Stonkel (Germany)
Most original act awards
Hugo Valenzuela, stage (Argentina), Rocco,
close-up (USA)
Country ranking list
Germany 8 awards
France 6 awards
USA and Netherlands 4 awards each
Argentina 3 awards
Canada, Portugal, Spain 2 awards each
China, South Korea, Switzerland 1 awards each
FISM Special awards
Creativity & Vision: Gatan Bloom (France)
History & Research: Eddie Dawes (England)
Theory and Philosophy: Tommy Wonder (The Netherlands)
Contract awards
Las Vegas: Eun Gyeol Lee
France/Monaco: Sittah
London: Mikael Szanyiel
Swedish Magic Circle: Pilou & Rick Merrill
www.fism.com. 12.8.06
What's
the Asher Twist? "It's an impressive impromptu card effect with only
four regular cards. Aces turn face down and face up in the most magical
way. Follow along with cards in hand as you discover this visually
explosive technique taught by me, Lee Asher." Watch the online video
demonstration of this brilliant piece of visual close-up magic at
www.leeasher.com/asher_twist_mw.htm and also visit
www.leeasher.com/trade.htm for details of a trade-in offer. 12.8.06
Love
Playing Cards? See what's new at
www.magicbox.uk.com.
Fashion Silver Bicycles, Fashion Silver Reverse, Bicycles, Vintage Safety
Backs, Texan Decks, Mini Tally's, The Maverik Deck... plus some fantastic
discounts on their more popular decks including Alladins at £1.25, Bees at
£1.75, Leagues at £1.50, Mohawks at just £1.49! Visit
www.magicbox.uk.com. 12.8.06
Terry
Herbert will be on the Pat Marsh Show on BBC Radio Kent 96.7 FM on
Monday 4th September at 12 noon. Terry will be talking about the
forthcoming British Ring Convention and the various acts that will be
appearing focusing on the Children's Showtime that he is producing this
year. 12.8.06
Being
a Colonel is simply magic! "When Mark Mason returned from a tricks
masterclass trip to the US last month, he never realised it would make him
a celebrity. But when he opened the mail yesterday, the South Shore
businessman was shocked to find out he had been given the highest honour
in one of the country's biggest states. The 40-year-old, who owns JB Magic
on Lytham Road, has been awarded the title of "Colonel of Kentucky" after
leaving one of the state governor's right-hand men spellbound. Other
personalities to have been awarded the Colonel of Kentucky include boxing
legend Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, and Fred Astaire," writes Nick Hyde,
reporting for the Blackpool Gazette. See
www.kycolonels.org
and www.jbtv.co.uk. 12.8.06
International
News. MARS (Magic at The Red Sea) Seminar, November 22nd - 24th 2006,
Eilat, Israel. Featuring three days of lectures, workshops, performances
and various attractions with Greg Wilson, Pavel, Quentin Reynolds, Nimrod
Harel, Amir Lustig, Hezi Dean, Menny Lindenfeld, Shay Nassi, Eitan Klerer,
Shimon Nhamani and Ori Livney. Participants will be accommodated at their
choice of one of the hotels in the Isrotel chain. For more information
visit www.mars.org.il. 12.8.06
Jimmy
Carlo Presents Jimbo's Magical Fun-Time Show throughout the summer at
Centre Parcs Holiday Village, Sherwood Forest, Nottingham. "Jimbo’s comedy
magic show-time is a must-see show for children of all ages. The Saturday
night show is the highlight of the children’s holiday, and the parents may
have to join in as well!" See What's On
for dates
www.jimbosmagic.co.uk. 12.8.06
The
Order of the Magi (Manchester) has just agreed a rule change to reduce
the membership age limit from 18 years to 16 years. Any young magicians
reaching 16 are welcome to apply for membership and can download a form
from
www.orderofthemagi.org.uk or contact Mike Sharples
secretary@orderofthemagi.org.uk for further details. This thriving
society has been in Manchester for nearly 100 years and normally meet
twice a month with a programme of lectures, competitions, auctions and
social occasions. The syllabus can be viewed on their website together
with their history, news items and location. Preparations are underway for
their Centenary in 2009. 12.8.06
Magicseen
Back Issues Offer. Magicseen magazine has a special offer on Back
Issues during the month of August. Select any three available numbers,
from 2-8 inclusive, and pay for only two! This is an ideal opportunity to
either try the magazine for the first time or to fill in those Back Issue
numbers you may have missed. Visit
www.magicseen.co.uk
and click on the 'subscribe' button to place your three-for-two Back Issue
order. Offer ends August 31st so hurry! 12.8.06
Educating
Trillo... I spent a few hours watching 'Educating Archer - The Comedy,
Mentalism and Magic of John Archer' last week. If you're looking for very
workable professional material then this 2 disc DVD set has it all. Highly
recommended (note: I'm mentally having to block out John's dodgy taste in
shirts as I write this). Visit
www.alakazam.co.uk
for a full contents listing and to order. 12.8.06
Tony
Griffith has only a couple of places left for his Creative Magic
Lecture/Teach-in Day at his home in Bristol on Sunday 15th October. The
day runs from 10.30am to 5pm and includes morning coffee, buffet lunch and
a light tea. Also included in the price is an aide-memoire of the day.
Areas covered include Close-up Magic (in its various guises) After Dinner
Speaking/Entertainment, Trade Shows and other areas of the corporate
field. Seating is very limited to ensure everyone is able to get the
maximum out of the day. For reviews of previous days see
Reviews and scroll down to July 2003
and March 2006. Tony Griffith: Telephone 01275 837017 email
tony@tonygriffith.co.uk. 12.8.06
The Wellingborough Magical Society
are a group of magic enthusiasts who meet every two weeks at The Railway
Club, Broad Green, Wellingborough on a Thursday from 7.30pm. "The
atmosphere is very friendly and very welcoming for any new members, or
prospective members. From amateurs buzzing with new and innovative ideas,
to professionals giving peer to peer guidance; there is something for
everyone." Visit their new website for more information:
www.wellmagic.co.uk. 12.8.06
The
Leicester Magic Circle are holding their President's Night on Saturday
7th October 2006. The star guest is Geoffrey Durham, with supporting act
James Parker and compere Tony Rix. For more information telephone
Secretary Barry Martin 01509 843066. 12.8.06
The Associated Conjurers of East Sussex (ACES) are delighted to be hosting a lecture by South African magician Trevor Duffy on Wednesday 13th September at Thomas A Beckett Church Hall, Lewes. Visiting magicians are always welcome (£5 charge). Contact Secretary Nicky Moon for more information. www.acesmagic.co.uk. 12.8.06
Tony's
Trick and Joke Shop on Broughton Street, Victoria, Canada, a favourite
haunt that always welcomed visiting cruise ship magicians, has been has
just been sold by Tony Eng (photo) to Murray Hatfield
Click Here and "It's International Magic Week"
Click Here • Jack Stephens reviews John Lenahan, live onboard the Aurora this
week, Click Here • Paul
Daniels is the special guest on
www.themagicwoods.co.uk next week • Chris Cox has been invited to host
one of the stages at the Fringe in Edinburgh Castle on Sunday, it's the
biggest event the Fringe have ever put on with an estimated audience of
6,000 • Michael Close lectures in the UK in September,
Click
Here for dates • That's it for this week, your UK magic news is always
welcome - have a magic week, Duncan. 12.8.06