Number 422 - 26th July 2008
Guy
Hollingworth, Geoffrey Durham, Jeff Hobson, Kalin & Jinger, Juan
Tamariz, Nicholas Einhorn, Bill Herz, Oscar Munoz, Gene Anderson,
Levent, Bob Kohler, Mike Bent, Michael Finney, Michael Weber, Derek
DelGaudio and Jason England have one thing in common...
They'll all be lecturing in Eastbourne in September at the
72nd IBM
British Ring Convention. Bob Hayden's latest mammoth convention
update details more of what to expect at this year's convention:
Click Here.
If you haven't booked yet then hurry - single day registrations are
available, as well as the full registration package. Book online:
www.britishring.org.uk. 26.7.08
He's
coming to London! Magician Andrew Goldenhersh's skill and style have
mesmerized and intrigued international audiences in venues ranging from
corporate events to the stages of Hollywood's Magic Castle to national
television specials. His dramatic flair, imaginative presentation, and
sense of humour are as irresistible as his breathtaking original magic.
A favourite at Hollywood's world-famous Magic Castle, he has been
nominated eight years in a row as both Close-Up Magician of the Year
and Parlour Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts.
Andrew amazes audiences with his magic, charms them with his warm
personality, and delights them with his unique balance of humour,
suspense and energy. His devotion to magic as a true art form creates an
unforgettable experience. Andrew will be performing and lecturing at
this years International Magic Convention (Shaw Theatre, London November
28th-30th). He'll be just one of a whole line-up of performers and acts
that will be making their UK Convention debuts. Visit
www.internationalmagic.com for details and to book. 26.7.08
Kidology
2008 isn't far away, and registrations are already up on this time
last year. This is the only UK convention specifically geared towards
the children's entertainer and takes place in Wolverhampton on Tuesday,
September 9th. One of this year's lecturers is Tony Griffith. Tony is a
professional magician and a member of The Inner Magic Circle, with Gold
Star. His lecture is entitled 'The Magic of Science - an alternative way
to get into schools'. The Magic of Science show (scientific principles
to achieve magical effects) takes advantage of Tony's 17 years teaching
experience - including the Headship of a primary school. In the lecture,
Tony will be illustrating parts of his show, as well as offering
practical hints and tips for how to get into school work and what to do
when you get there! Kidology 2008: 4 lectures, 12 dealers, lunch
included. Full details:
www.practical-magic.com. 26.7.08
International
News - 2008 DRAGON Award: Michael and Hannah Ammar were presented
with the 2008 DRAGON Award by The J. Marberger Stuart Foundation, Inc.
at the DRAGON Dinner at the Kentucky The Galt Hotel on Tuesday July 22nd
at the joint International Brotherhood of Magicians and The Society of
American Magicians Convention. The DRAGON Award is presented in
recognition of outstanding teamwork in the art of magic. The award
consists of four parts: DRAGON Award medals, the Order of the DRAGON
pins, a plaque and a thousand dollar cash prize. The Stuart Foundation
presented the award to the Ammars and in keeping with the custom of the
DRAGON Awards, the last winners, Norm and Lupe Nielsen, welcomed the new
winners into the Order of the DRAGON by presenting the medals to Michael
and Hannah Ammar. The DRAGON Award name is taken from the criteria for
winning. Recipients must demonstrate outstanding talent in the
categories of Drama, Romance, Artistry, Glamour, Originality and
Necromancy (magic).
www.dragonaward.org. 26.7.08
Repro
Magic stock acquired by Mike Danata's Magic Studio. Geoff Maltby
(Repro Magic) emails: "Following several recent health issues, I would
like to thank all of those who have contacted me with messages of
support. Thank You. I am pleased to say that, now I am approaching
retirement, my friend, Mike Danata, proprietor of Mike Danata's Magic
Studio in Boscombe, Bournemouth has acquired from me all existing stock
of Repro Magic, along with all rights and copyrights to books, magazines
and tricks until recently held by me. I wish him all the best for the
future, and hope that you will support him." Mike Danata emails: "Due to the tremendous stocks recently acquired
(alongside 1000's of items we already have!) I would like to offer the
Terry Seabrooke "Note In Wallet" complete with the updated Terry
Seabrooke routine and Wayne Dobson's routine, plus the beautiful leather
wallet, with metal zip, for just £22.00 post free! This offer will
expire after two weeks." Visit
www.mikedanatasmagicstudio.co.uk. 26.7.08
MagicBox
have a theory... They now stock the entire range of magic from
Theory 11 for purchase via phone orders only. The range can be
viewed on their site:
www.magicbox.uk.com. 26.7.08
Last
Sunday Mark Traversoni was a guest on Coventry and Warwickshire
Radio and was interviewed by Wincey Willis. Mark talked about passion
for performing magic for both adults and children and performed Andrew
Murray's Anywhere Deck, making Wincey choose the only blue backed card
in the deck! The conversation also lead on to a discussion about
ventriloquism and thanks to Dave Allen's teaching Mark performed some,
live on air! For more information on Mark and his magic visit
www.themagiczone.co.uk. 26.7.08
Paul
Stockman Psychological Entertainer has just completed another
successful tour of shows in the USA. Although most of Paul's
performances were corporate shows, which took in venues from New York to
Las Vegas, Paul also performed his cabaret set for audiences across the
country. Paul has become well known for is stage mentalist show "Mind
Illusion" which regularly plays to large audiences, and he has now
completed filming on his one-off special for Sky Television which will
be shown later in the year. Look out for details on the website:
www.paulstockman.com. 26.7.08
Josh
Miller - Youngest ever President! At The Peterborough Society of
Magicians recent AGM Josh Miller became President at the age of just 17.
Josh has been involved in magic for 6 years, and joined the society five
years ago. Also a member of The Young Magicians' Club Josh was awarded
'Member of the Year' in 2006. Popular with both young and old members of
The Peterborough Society of Magicians the club is delighted to have him
as president for the year 2008/9.
www.psmagicians.org.uk. 26.7.08
Jack
Delvin's presents his 'Jack's Magic' lecture for the York Society of
Magicians on Wednesday 13th August at The Four Alls, Malton Road, York
YO32 9TW (Map)
starting at 7.30pm. Visiting Magicians £5.00. Contact: Rex Stott 01937
589727 or email
sec@yorksocietyofmagicians.co.uk for details. 26.7.08
Are
you putting on a show at this year's Edinburgh Festival? If so, you
may want an extra link from a magic related website to help sell
tickets. Don Moses will again be covering the comedy and magic at this
year's festival in his syndicated blog. If you'd like Don to link to
your show details, he'd be more than happy to do so. Contact Don on
don@donmoses.co.uk or read his
blog at
www.donmoses.co.uk/blog and on
www.chortle.co.uk. 26.7.08
BJ's
Magic Club on the Isle of Wight held their club competition on July
12th. Andie Penn from the Portsmouth & District Magic Circle was the
guest judge. The evening was a great success. 1st place Joseph Alan aged
7, 2nd Andrew Mabey aged 11 and 3rd Rosie Wilson aged 9. "These young
people are our magic future good luck to them all."
www.bjsmagicclub.50megs.com. 26.7.08
Way
Ward Ways Variety Show. "Way Ward Ways Variety Show is a journey
thru the strange world of Magic, Burlesque and Comedy. Step up, walk
this way, the show is about to begin... An evening of mystery, wonder
and intrigue will take place in the extraordinary Mitre Inn,
Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 1TS (Map)
on the 1st of every month. The dream will become a reality on the 1st
August but only with your support. Doors open for cocktails and poison
from 8pm and the show begins at 8.30pm till late. Entrance for this
wonderful experience will cost £4 or £3 with a Zorro / bandits mask."
More Information:
www.myspace.com/advocatesofdeception. 26.7.08
Peter
Baffles recently entertained celebrity chefs Rick Stein and Brian
Turner at the Angel restaurant in Heytsbury, Wiltshire. Peter can be
seen later this year in Babbacombe Theatre's Christmas show, which will
run from September 28th to January 1st. 26.7.08
"We
asked her not to do it - but she did it any way!" Ayeshah Smith, 20,
of Sandy Park Road, Brislington, has had the logo of Bristol's Illusions
Magic Bar tattooed across the centre of her back, just days before
moving to Edinburgh. Ayeshah has only been going to the bar on the
Clifton Triangle for six months, but soon became very fond of the
owners, staff, and the bar itself. "I got the tattoo because the bar is
like my home and family. Everyone I love is at the bar and it will give
me something to take away. ...there will be two things I will miss from
Bristol, my mum and this bar." Said Ayeshah. The bar’s co-owner Mark
Bennett first saw the tattoo as a picture message on his mobile phone,
"We were expecting a little tattoo but this is big. When I saw it, I was
speechless, but I think it is great!" said Mark. Co-owner Sylvie
Dagallier said: "The week Ayeshah goes it will be like something is
missing. She will be missed." Illusions Magic Bar opened last year and
is believed to be the venue in Britain where magicians perform every
night of the year.
www.illusionsmagicbar.co.uk. 26.7.08
Channing
Pollock in Judex - on DVD from August 25th. "The magical, rarely
seen Judex, directed by the great Georges Franju, was largely
unappreciated at the time of its release in 1963. This lyrical and
dreamlike picture, a putative 'remake' of Louis Feuillade's own 1916
Judex, is as evocative of the silent master's own works as it is the
later films of Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dalí. A French reviewer wrote
in 1963: 'The whole of Judex reminds us that film is a privileged medium
for the expression of poetic magic'. Starring the magician Channing
Pollock, the divine Edith Scob, and the mesmerising Francine Bergé,
Judex concerns a wicked banker, his helpless daughter, and a mysterious
avenger. It plays like a fairy tale - one in which Franju creates a
dazzling clash between good and evil, eschewing interest in the
psychological aspects of his characters for unexplained twists and turns
in the action. The beautifully controlled imagery, superbly rendered by
Marcel Fradetal's black-against-white photography, animates a natural
world and the spirits of animals all at war with a host of diabolical
forces" Available to pre-order from Amazon.co.uk,
Click Here. 26.7.08
Kennedy emails: "I have been sending out a free mentalism focused newsletter every single month. This month I've changed it so that people can read past issues with ease by applying it to a blog. The newsletter and blog are totally free resources. Each month I talk about what's new in mentalism, new releases, I share a new routine in full every month and even talk about the business side of what we do. It's online right now and totally free to sign up to and access at mentalistblog.blogspot.com if your readers are interested. 26.7.08
Age-old Magic Tricks Can Provide Clues For Modern Science. "Revealing the science behind age-old magic tricks will help us better understand how humans see, think, and act, according to researchers at the University of British Columbia and Durham University in the U.K. Their study in the current online issue of the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences concludes that elements of human cognition and perception not yet fully understood by scientists may be clarified by analysing tricks and techniques used by magicians over thousands of years..." Click Here to read the full story in Science Daily. And to see a "misdirection" video from the Live Science website (unfortunately, in reality this is a very poorly executed piece of misdirection) Click Here (wait for ad to play first). "Magic Tricks May Open The Mind" Click Here. The Telegraph also covered the same story (Click Here) - Adam Keisner was brought in the perform some proper magic: Click Here (wait for ad to play first). 26.7.08
Jonathan Chase - The DreamPilot Returns - Unclamped: "The World's only wickedly funny wheelie hypnotist in his comeback adult show, The Dreampilot Returns - Unclamped An all-new Adults Only show from 'The Gordon Ramsey of Hypnotists!' 'Britain's leading performing hypnotist', (Mail on Sunday) and best-selling hypnotic author invites you to join him at the RICC and to come on stage to experience your imagination unclamped. It's fast, it's fun and it's fascinating but you do have to be over 18 to be hypnotised on stage." 1st August 2008 8pm at the Riviera International Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay, Devon TQ1 5LZ (Map). Tickets: £16.50. Box office: 01803 206333 www.thehypnotist.co.uk. 26.7.08
Kids, Rabbits, Snot & Stuff! Is the title of a course being offered by magician Darren Wray: "A course of enlightenment for magicians who entertain children. Award winning magician Darren Wray, of Wonky Rabbit Magic, will be holding a one day course exclusively for children's entertainers/magicians on Thursday 23rd October 2008 in Birmingham. For further information Click Here. 26.7.08
"Derren
Brown's YouTube clips are absolutely mental"
Click Here • Derren Brown The Specials - a 4 DVD set -
pre-order now:
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Louisville as groups conjure up combined convention"
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Click Here • "Paul is write guy for headlines"
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Click Here • "British Variety: Paul Daniels and Frank Carson retire?
You must be joking"
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Click Here • Many thanks to everyone who's contributed to MagicWeek
recently, see you next week, Duncan.
26.7.08