Number 382 - 20th October 2007
Award
winning acts added to the International Magic Convention line-up.
Jade, winner of the US IBM Gold Medal, FISM award-winning manipulator
Mahka Tendo, and Dana Daniels, voted Comedy Magician of the Year by The
Magic Castle, will all appear on the Gala Show which now has something for
everyone with mentalism from FISM Prize winner Juan Ordeix, silent comedy
from Russia's Voronin, internationally acclaimed speciality from Svetlena,
drama and artistry from Just Alan, illusions from the UK's James Long,
theatricality of the highest order from Francis Menotti, and MagicWeek's
favourite emcee, the brilliant Noel Britten. The show is repeated on the
Saturday and Sunday nights and tickets are available separately for family
and friends who don't attend the convention. If you're ordering tickets
for the whole Convention then you decide which night you wish to see the
Gala Show, allowing one evening for dinner with friends, bookings(!), or
an early start home. International Magic Convention, London, November
23rd-25th
www.internationalmagic.com.
20.10.07
Real-life
Hogwarts reunites for one-off London show. The Demon Magic Club
presents A Night of Magic at the Albany Theatre in Deptford,
London, on Thursday 15th November at 7.30pm. Every year the Demon Magic
Club staged a Christmas magic show for the public, The London Society of
Magicians, and The Magic Circle. The last of these shows took place
exactly ten years ago, in 1997. The club consisted of young magicians who
met every Saturday in the magic studio behind the oldest family-run magic
shop in the world,
Davenport's
Magic in Charing Cross. Members would show each other their latest
effects, exchange ideas and develop new routines, going on to follow their
dreams working professionally in cabaret, theatre, onboard cruise ships,
as magic consultants and even presenters on Saturday morning television.
Some went on to win top national and international awards. 'A Night of
Magic' will celebrate what the club offered, and showcase the talents of
its ex-members ten years on. It should be a great evening. Tickets: £12.50
adults / £8.50 children/OAPs (family ticket £40 - 2 adults and 2
children). Box Office: 020 8692 4446. Albany Theatre, Douglas Way,
Deptford, London SE8 4AG (Map).
20.10.07
Imagine
the most amazing, most mysterious, most masterful magicians in history
coming back to life and putting on the a magic show to end all magic shows
— just for you... Hocus Pocus - A Tale of
Magnificent Magicians and Their Amazing Feats is reviewed by MagicWeek this
week,
Click Here. Watch the YouTube promo
Click
Here, visit the publisher's website
Click Here.
Meet Paul Kieve the author for a book signing in Harrods at 2pm on Monday,
October 22nd. Order from Amazon.co.uk
Click Here.
20.10.07
Benjamin
Earl - Past Midnight. "Alakazam are proud to release a debut DVD set
by one of the best underground card magicians in the world: Benjamin Earl.
For years, Ben has been one of Europe's top professional performers and
innovative creators. Like many of these quiet achievers, he has previously
avoided magicians, conventions and all attempts to get him to share his
original material. Until now... We can't tell you how we managed it, but
you'll be very pleased that we did! This new DVD set comprises three
volumes of startling, original material that will surely find its way into
the repertoires of hobbyists and professionals alike." Visit
www.alakazam.co.uk
for more information and to watch the trailers. Past Midnight is due for
release early December. Pre-order your set now for only £49.99 Special
Bonus: If you are lucky enough to be one of the first 100 to pre-order
Past Midnight you will receive a very special bonus effect. This effect is
one of Ben's favourite routines and has never appeared in print before!
20.10.07
David
Penn performed for over 3,000 guests last weekend at the Liberata
conference at the Telford International Arena for the second year in a
row, sharing the stage with Olympic gold medalist, Sir Matthew Pinsent. At
the finale of David’s 45 minute illusion show he made a helicopter appear
- and Bob Gogel, Liberata’s Group CEO, stepped out!
www.davidpenn.co.uk.
20.10.07
Countdown
with guest Paul Zenon. Des O'Connor and Carol Vorderman host the show
in which contestants race against the clock whilst juggling with vowels,
consonants and numbers. Daily at 3.25pm from Monday 29th October - Friday
2nd November on Channel 4.
TV Magic.
20.10.07
Scott
Pepper will be staging his theatre illusion show 'Rev-illusion' at the
Royal Hippodrome Theatre in Eastbourne on October 27th. The show is a
mixture of amazing magic, hilarious comedy and breath-taking illusions.
Rev-illusion features the original illusions and comedy magic of Scott
pepper and also special guest artist, Oliver Tabor, performing his award
winning dove magic. Rev-illusion is suitable for the whole family. The
show starts at 8pm, Tickets are £12.00, £10.00 for concessions, and a
family ticket (2 adults 2 children) is £36.00. Box Office: 01323 412000.
www.revillusion.co.uk
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk.
20.10.07
Paul
Daniels opens magic shop. "Paul Daniels stepped into town to
officially open his son's magic shop and told the crowd: 'You'll like it!'
The veteran magician and his wife, Debbie McGee, delighted customers as
they launched the Paul Daniels Magic Party Shop, on Mesnes Street. The TV
twosome chatted with crowds, keeping them entertained with endless stories
and showbiz anecdotes..." To read the full story by Kristina Santus in
Wigan Today
Click Here.
20.10.07
Jumbo
Magic Auction - Manchester Circle of Magicians, at 6.30pm on Tuesday
October 30th at Salford Masonic Hall, Hemsley House, 41 The Crescent,
Salford, Near Manchester (Map).
Doors open 5.30pm, viewing from 6pm. Auctioneers: Mike Shepherd and Derek
Lever. Hundreds of items available including: a Head Chopper, Sword
Through Neck, Dagger Chest, Three Axe Suspension illusion, a Zig Zag Lady,
plus DVDs, books and much more... Door charge: Members: free, Non-Members:
£3.00. Further details from Derek Lever Phone/Fax: 01253 810113 email:
d.lever1@sky.com
www.taurusmagic.net.
20.10.07
Big
Blind Media have just released George McBride The DVD: "George
McBride is notorious among his fellow magicians as a card man of
devastating caliber! Get ready to learn the moves and routines that have
earned him that notoriety along with the respect of some of the biggest
names in magic!" Visit
www.bigblindmedia.com.
20.10.07
Will
Houstoun Lecture Tour. Back from taking Span by storm at the
House of Illusion,
Will Houstoun is delighted to announce a new lecture tour, which will
begin in March 2008. Will's lecture, which he debuted at the International
Magic Convention last year, features cards, coins and his finger trick
that generated these comments: "Your bending finger trick made me
cringe... in a good way. Superb!!!" Wayne Dobson and "Will Houstoun,
watching coins fritter with sophistication around that man's fingers made
the endorphins in my eyes crackle!!!" Max Somerset. To book Will for your
club contact Kerry Scorah on 07876 332933 email
kerry@kerryscorah.co.uk
www.willhoustoun.co.uk.
20.10.07
Quick
Change - book deal. For a limited time only Quick Change is available
at the reduced price of €40.00 Euro (normal retail €55.00) when purchased
together with a Colour Change Waistcoat or Snow Leopard Vest from
www.magicwaistcoat.com. The Colour Change Waistcoat is available in
red, white and blue stripes in all sizes for immediate delivery. Other
designs including the Union Jack, Stars and Stripes, Italian, German and
custom designs are made to order. Snow Leopard Vest is available in L and
XL only with just a few ready for delivery, and once they are gone no more
will be produced.
www.magicwaistcoat.com.
20.10.07
Scottish
Conjurers' Association Auction. The Scottish Conjurers' Association
are delighted to announce that they are holding their inaugural Mega Magic
Auction in Glasgow on Sunday the 4th of November 2007 in the Walton Suite
of the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow. This is an ideal opportunity
to pick up magic books, videos, props, and tricks at bargain prices. Doors
open at 12 noon for sellers to register lots, and for buyers to view. The
auction then starts at 1pm, with doors closing at 6pm. The £3.00 admission
fee includes tea and coffee. For more information contact Club Secretary
Brendan Kirk on 013552 38746 or email
sca_secretary@fsmail.net.
20.10.07
Stuart
and Jayne Loughland AKA Safire appear on the brand new Chuckle
Brother's DVD Spooky Goings On Live. They perform character parts,
present two illusion spots and also feature their Magic Light Puppet
Company, as well as operating Heidi, the little girl puppet character who
appears throughout the show. Also available on DVD ‘Pirates of the River
Rother’ also featuring Safire. To order from Amazon.co.uk
Click Here.
20.10.07
Reel
Magic Quarterly number 2 has just been released. Mike Danata emails:
"We now have a very limited number of subscriptions available. If you
subscribe right now you will get issue one and issue two together, with
another two to come (next one will be in January). These four issues on
DVD will complete year one, all for an amazing £20.00 post free! This
edition features interviews with Jason Alexander (aka George from
'Seinfeld') and Kevin James talks to Tim Trono about life on a reality
show and how Simon Cowell contributed to him getting him ousted. Visit
www.mikedanatasmagicstudio.co.uk for full contents listing and to
order (see under 'News')
20.10.07
Ouija
Card. New from Black Artefacts an ideal 'impromptu' effect that you
can easily carry with you at all times - and one that leaves your details
on a 'membership card' with the spectator! Ouija Card comes with its own
mini Ouija board, that reveals which card the spectator just wrote on.
Featuring a set of 'International Paranormal Research Society' membership
cards, that are specially printed with your details. A great effect that
is simple to perform and sure-fire every time. Visit
www.blackhart.co.uk
for a full description and to order.
20.10.07
Congratulations
to Alex Michael, winner of the Nottingham Guild of Magicians Close-up
Competition for a third year running. Six acts competed for the title last
Thursday. Alex's act included a colour changing deck routine, cups and
balls and a trick that he devised involving the production of a 14"
cucumber!
www.alexmagic.co.uk.
20.10.07
The
Academy of Magic offer high quality digital audio showreels, voice
overs, introductions and more produced to your specific requirements. They
also offer a voice-over package that contains a selection of popular
introductions, playoffs, short name tags, and effects in a variety of
styles and moods all at one great price... customised for you! Email
info@academymagic.com for a
demo, or visit
www.academymagic.com.
20.10.07
"Members
of the Associated Conjurers of East Sussex were enthralled by the
magic and comedy of international illusionist Alex Lodge at their annual
dinner in September. Top marks go to this young man who entertained the
entire audience (including the unexpected children of our hosts!) at
Halland Forge nr Lewes. Delightful company, fantastic magic and a
beautiful dove routine too ... a truly magical experience. The members
were also given the opportunity to meet President Martin Lewis's alta-ego
Prof. Adolf von Mindabenda with a terrific comedic mentalism routine. The
members at ACES always know to expect the unexpected with Martin. Roll on
next year! Annual prizes handed out included the Tony Richards Memorial
Trophy to first time winner John Holden (aka Pierre). Thank you to all
concerned in organising this event especially Mani, David and Martin."
Nicky Moon.
20.10.07
Ian
Keable is performing his one man show, Conjuring Up Comedy, at The
Mission Theatre in Bath on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th October.
Contact the Bath Festivals Box Office, telephone 01225 463 362, for
tickets. Ann Pownall (stage name Fluke) recently took some shots to
promote the show. For excellent show/promotional photos visit
www.annpownall.com.
20.10.07
Coventry
Magic Circle are now taking applications for new members. The Society
meet fortnightly in Nuneaton CV11 5LR and have an exciting year ahead with
lectures, dealer dems and an annual theatre show. Lectures booked so far
for 2008 include the following top flight performers: Marc Oberon, Aaron
Fisher, Joshua Jay, Paul Gordon, Bernard Anderson (aka BJ Powers), Peter
Scarlett, Keith Bennett, Mark Shortland and Jack Delvin. And Dealer Dems
from Mark Leveridge, Peter Scarlett and Made to Measure Magic. For details
of membership and an application form email
alan@themagiccircle.co.uk
or telephone 07970 262 579.
www.coventrymagiccircle.co.uk.
20.10.07
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I love Boro (quite a lot)"
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Click Here • That's it! Many thanks for your contributions, news and
reviews always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan. 20.10.07