Number 485 - 10th October 2009
Han
Seol Hui, joint first prize winner in the Manipulation category at FISM
Beijing will be performing at The International Magic Convention in
London in November. His fast-paced and contemporary manipulations led to
a standing ovation in Beijing - it's a brilliant act! He'll be joining
fellow top prize winner Yo Kato in the Gala Show. So, a rare opportunity
to see two world-class award winners in the intimate
Mermaid Theatre, which will perfectly suit their styles of
performing. More magic convention newcomers this year are 'The Raymond
and Mr Timpkins Revue' who are stalwarts of the Comedy Club circuit in
the UK and will be appearing in the Friday Night Comedy Show. Using
music and props this duo raise the roof wherever they go. Miss them at
your peril! International Magic Convention, London, November 27th-29th.
Register via
www.internationalmagic.com (don't miss this one!).
10.10.09
Blackpool
2010 Beckons. It may be next year, but it's only months away now. If you have not already registered for the 2010
Blackpool Magic Convention (19th - 21st February 2010) you are advised
to do so quickly - the signs are that it is going to be yet another sold
out year. Among the stars already booked are Franz Harary, back by
popular demand, and British illusionist Russ Stevens. Also appearing
will be the ever popular David & Dania, crazy duo Clive Webb &
Danny, as well as Henry Evans, Banachek, Yigal Mesika, David Williamson
(photo), David Penn, Mark Mason, Jay Sankey, Andy Nyman, Juan Mayoral,
Joe Mogar, Steve Axtell, Tony Stevens, Dave Allen, Han Seol Hui, David
Kaplan, Huang Zheng, Levent, Yo Kato and, of course, the irrepressible
Ken Dodd. Talks are underway with Max Maven to present his one man show
and other artistes are also in the process of being booked.
Download a registration form from the Blackpool Magicians’ Club website:
www.blackpoolmagic.com
(but don't leave it too late!).
10.10.09
Derren
Brown 2010 Tour Dates announced:
www.derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/tour-dates.
"Derren Brown posts bizarre rant on YouTube saying he earns a living
out of 'smug guess work'" [WARNING: Contains strong language]
Click Here. (Excellent!).
10.10.09
5
copies of The Tommy Cooper Joke Book to be won! We have 5
hard-backed first editions of the newly published Tommy Cooper Joke Book
compiled by John Fisher to give away this week. 166 pages crammed full
of pure Cooper... hand written notes, photos, props, hundreds of lines,
gags, and more. 'My wife is a magician - yesterday she turned our car
into a tree.' To enter the draw simply email
MagicWeek
with 'Tommy Cooper' as your subject heading, together with your full
name, address, and post/zip code by 12 midnight on Wednesday 14th
October. 5 lucky winners will then be selected at random (their names
will appear next Saturday). This lucky draw is open to MagicWeek readers
worldwide. We were going to make it a competition, but in the end I
opted for a lucky draw instead to give everyone an equal chance in an
unequal world. (It's a fantastic book by the way, the hand written notes
really draw you in, and it makes a perfect accompaniment to John
Fisher's Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing: The Definitive
Biography of a Comedy Legend which was published in 2006.) To order
The Tommy Cooper Joke Book from Amazon.co.uk
Click Here.
10.10.09
Ipswich Magical Society Convention
- two weeks away! This year's lineup includes lectures by Marc Oberon
(winner, 'Parlour Magic' at FISM in July), John Archer (The current
Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year) and Dan Garrett, plus an
audience with Wayne Dobson that will feature previously unseen footage
from his life as a magician,
Click Here for a preview. The evening gala show also promises to be
one of the best, with Graham P. Jolley, John Archer, Alec Powell,
Michael J. Fitch (International Children’s Entertainer of the Year
winner 2009), and of course Marc Oberon who will be performing not just
his award winning stage act, but also his superb UV act! Visit
www.ipswichmagicalsociety.co.uk for more info and to book.
Sunday October 25th, Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe.
10.10.09
The
Magic Cabaret - a Children in Need fundraiser. On Wednesday 18th
November, Laura London is staging a show for Children In Need. Starring
Barry & Stuart, Richard McDougal, Romany, Still House Orchestra,
Richard Bellers, Laura London and compère Fay Presto, with close-up magic
from Katherine Mills and Troy Von Scheibner throughout the interval and
before the show. It all takes place in the upstairs bar at The Garage,
Highbury and Islington, London. Doors open at 7.30pm, show starts at 8.30pm on
Wednesday, November 18th. For more info email Laura
lauralondonmagic@yahoo.co.uk or to book tickets visit
www.thegarage.co.uk.
10.10.09
Magic
Moments Day 2009, Saturday 3rd October. Hypnotist Matthew Stirling
created a magic moment, performing his hypnosis and mentalism show
‘Driving the Mind' to a sell-out 600 strong audience, in the process
raising £4500 for SPIRE (the spinal injuries unit at Stanmore hospital).
Richard Leigh produced a sell-out show for Momentum, raising £1469 for
children and families coping with cancer, and Jay Fortune raised £1200
for MSRC (Multiple Sclerosis Research Centre). Organiser Jay Fortune
says "we have big plans for the next Magic Moments Day, indeed for Magic
Moments in general and would love to hear from like-minded magicians who
would like to help create and stage fund raising events for good causes
in the future." Magic Moments is not a charity, but simply a
fund-raising venture created by a small, hard-working team of magicians
and performers. Email
magicmoments@live.co.uk for further information and to get involved.
The next Magic Moments Day is scheduled for Saturday 2nd October 2010.
Photo: Jay, shortly after presenting MSRC Honorary President Wayne
Dobson with a nice big cheque!
10.10.09
Direct
from Canada - two lectures for the price of one! The House of Magic
(UK) are pleased to announce that Christopher Taylor and Matthew Johnson
will be lecturing for them on Wednesday October 14th at 7pm.
"Christopher Taylor is a mentalist of the highest caliber from Canada.
He has created effects for some of magic’s biggest stars and is also the
man behind a huge array of magic products such as Equinox and T3 Real
Ghost. He was also the first magician outside the UK to be featured by
Inner Mind Productions on DVD. Matthew Johnson is a professional
magician, lecturer, actor, comedian and magical inventor. His magic
effects, books and DVDs have been sold to magicians all over the world.
Matthew is proud to be featured on other magician’s products and in 2009
was a guest performer on the True Astonishments DVD set by Paul Harris."
Christopher and Matthew are excited to announce that they will be
unveiling a brand new product on this lecture tour, a joint venture,
that will officially be released at Mindvention in Las Vegas in
November. It will be priced at about £125 to £150 and is an incredible
effect we hear. They will also have many new DVDs with them, with special
prices. Wednesday, October 14th at 7pm. Telephone 01384 373209 for more
info and to book.
www.taylorimagineering.com
www.house-of-magic-shop.co.uk.
10.10.09
Portsmouth
Jumbo Day. The South Coast's Largest Annual One Day Magic Event -
Sunday, 1st November. Dealers, Workshops, Lecture, Close-Up and Gala
Show with Alex Lodge, Zane, Jon Allen and Mel Mellers. The closing date
for Fast-Track early registrations and advance Dealer Registrations is
October 14th. Pre-booked all-day pass £15.00 or admission on the day £17.00.
For more information visit
www.jumboday.co.uk.
10.10.09
Magic
goes green, with GreenCards! "GreenCards offer a contemporary twist
on a timeless product. These beautifully designed playing cards feature
unique ‘court’ card characters from original illustrations. GreenCards
are the first playing cards that are manufactured using sustainable and
recycled materials." RedWood, the makers, kindly sent through a deck of
these cards, and they really are very special. Not only are they eco
friendly, but they handle beautifully too. And 4 indices make them
ideal for left and right-handed fans. They retail for just £3.99 per
deck post paid direct from
www.redwoodcards.co.uk and get our highest
recommendation (DT).
Wholesale enquiries welcomed too.
10.10.09
Tales
From The Darker Side are among the Halloween attractions at
Nottinghamshire’s spooky Newstead Abbey, once the home of the poet Lord
Byron. Nick Brunger is appearing as his alter ego “Nicolas Grimoire” to
tell suitably sinister stories of the county’s past, embellished with
his own unique brand of Gothic Magic. There are two performances on
October 30th followed by shows the following weekend. More details on
the
Newstead Abbey. Nick can also be seen at Nottingham’s (and possibly
Britain’s) oldest pub
Ye Olde Trip
to Jerusalem on the first Sunday night of every month where he
performs a short magic slot at 8pm as part of an evening of Tarot
readings he organises.
10.10.09
The
Zeppelin Shelter presents A Spooky Night of Illusion featuring
mentalists and magicians: Ed Francis, Russell Levinson, Josh Maddocks
and Joe Stone and compere Stef Brown. Halloween, Saturday 31st
October, doors open 7.30pm - show 8pm 'til late. Admission £9.00, or
£15.00 per couple, or £27.00 for groups of 4. Includes a glass of mulled
wine, snacks and Halloween treats. For tickets call 020 74881406. The
Zeppelin Shelter, 40 Leman Street, London E1 8EU (Map).
10.10.09
Zane
is seen here standing in front of The Magic Castle in LA, complete with
a
www.zanesmagicshop.com carrier bag in his hand, spreading the word! The
latest release from Zane's Magic Shop is Anniversary Tango - visit
www.zanesmagicshop.com for
details.
10.10.09
CSI: New York
-
Sleight Out of Hand.
"After a string of magic-trick inspired murders occur, including a woman
being cut in half while inside a wooden box and a man being burned to
death, Mac and Stella try to tie popular illusionist Luke Blade (Criss
Angel) to the crimes. Meanwhile, Danny goes to Montana to support
Lindsay as she testifies against the man who murdered her friends."
11.20pm on Thursday 15th October on Five USA, see
TV Magic.
10.10.09
The
Cricketers presents Magic Realm at Richmond. Featuring Josh
Maddocks, Katherine Rhodes, Ed Francis and Lee Hathaway. Doors open
7.30pm for an 8pm start. Friday, 30th October, tickets £6.00. For more
details contact:
edthemagician@hotmail.co.uk.
10.10.09
London
De La Creme appear at the
Monkey Business Comedy Club, 97 Haverstock Hill, London, this
evening, Saturday, 10th October. London De La Creme features Laura
London and Claudia.
10.10.09
Paul
Gordon Card Magic Lecture, Sussex and Sheffield. Paul Gordon's
all-new card magic lecture features magic from his new 3-DVD set, Card
Startlers. Plus, a lot of advice, tips, stories and energetic
enthusiasm! 8pm on Thursday 22nd October, at The Sussex Magic Circle in
Hassocks, Sussex (www.thesussexmagiccircle.co.uk)
and at 7.30pm on Thursday 26th November for Magick Enterprises, 82 Broad
Street, Sheffield S2 5TG (Map)
magickwords.wordpress.com/about.
10.10.09
Congratulations
to Steve Gore, winner of the Bradford Magic Circle annual Close-up
Competition on Friday 3rd October with a new act solely featuring
material that he invented, using only 1 single freely selected playing
card and lots of modern technology, including iphones and some laptop
interaction with his daughter Deanna (aged 4). Patrick Madison, a
previous IBM winner, came 2nd and Anthony Heaton came 3rd.
www.stevegore.co.uk
www.bradfordmagiccircle.co.uk.
10.10.09
Paul
"Voodini" Bell, author of "The Paranormal Entertainer" and "Reader
of Minds", presents Inferno - an evening of pre-Halloween spooky
séance-based mentalism at the haunted Crypt at Oxford Castle. Taking
place between 7pm and midnight on October 22nd, this promises to be an evening to
remember! Tickets are just £25.00 and are available via
www.frightnights.co.uk.
10.10.09
Martyn
Smith Gives You Awegasms. Awegasm Noun (Aw-gaz-uh m) 1. Intense,
unrestrained excitement caused by amazement, bewilderment and disbelief.
2. Manifestations include breathlessness, manic laughter and spontaneous
applause. 3. The sensation witnesses experience from Martyn Smith's
unique form of magic. Martyn Smith is known throughout his native land
of Cornwall for his stunning close-up magic and his sure-fire wit. In
this show Martyn takes you on a wonderful magical journey. You will
explore many themes including topical, the fantastical and Martyn's own
life experiences. A cross between Paul Daniels and Ricky Gervais, and
hailed as a Harry Potter for adults, Martyn is a true virtuoso in his
field. A night you will never forget. 16th, 17th and 18th November at
9.30pm. Tickets £10.00. Box Office: 020 7482 4857 or book online via
www.etceteratheatre.com.
Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street, London NW1 7BU (Map)
www.awegasms.com.
10.10.09
Conjuring
at the Court Halloween Special – Thursday 29th October. Conjuring at
the Court returns on Thursday 29th October for a Halloween Special! The
show features the best of British comedy magic, with Mark Shortland
(photo), Christian Lee, Piff the Magic Dragon, Stephen Barry and compère
Richard Pinner. The venue is the lovely theatre of the Drayton Court in
West Ealing. It seats over 90 people comfortably and you can have a
drink while watching the magic. Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Tickets (£8.00 each) and further information via
www.conjuringatthecourt.com or by email
tickets@conjuringatthecourt.com. Tickets, if still available, can
also be purchased on the evening. The venue is 2 The Avenue, West
Ealing, W13 8PH (Map)
- opposite West Ealing Train Station which is 12 minutes from
Paddington. Free parking after 6:30pm on adjacent roads (free after 4pm
in some areas).
10.10.09
Paul
Gordon's Card Capers Day of Magic. Paul Gordon's all-new card magic
lecture, workshop and advice session features magic from his new 3-DVD
set, Card Startlers. Plus, a lot of advice, tips, stories, assistance
and energetic enthusiasm! A full day of card magic; fun and informative.
Visit
www.paulgordon.net/cardcapers.html for details. Sunday 9th May 2010
9.30am to 5pm. Only £30. Venue: Vintner's Parrott Pub, Warwick Street,
Worthing BN11 3DL (Map).
10.10.09
Terry
Seabrooke lectures for the South Lincs Magical Society at The
Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire on Monday 26th October
starting at 8pm. Members: £2.00 Guests: £10.00. For more info contact
President /Secretary Burger Bill 01400 262323.
www.southlincsmagicalsociety.co.uk.
10.10.09
Midweek
Magic: An Evening of Deception. Wednesday 14th October, from 6.30pm
to 9pm with internationally renowned magician Michael Vincent. Hosted in
the Private Media Lounge by G Casino, Leicester Square, London W1D 6BL (Map).
The evening includes: A Welcome Drink, Full Magic Cabaret with Michael
Vincent, Private ‘Learn to Play’ Session with G Casino’s Croupiers,
Interval Snacks and drinks, and a Cash Bar. Tickets cost £28.75 each.
For more information
Click Here.
10.10.09
Children's
Entertainers Training Day. On Wednesday 4th November, Mike Clarke is
running a training day for people interested in becoming children's
entertainers. The 'hands-on' training will be held in Bristol between
10am-4pm and is based on Mike's training course -
www.entertainertrainer.co.uk and is ideal for complete beginners.
For further information, pricing and to book your place, email Mike:
info@thekidsmagician.com.
10.10.09
2009
British Ring Shield Competition results:
Stage Competition
First (The British Ring Shield): Tai-Hsiang Chou (Taiwan)
Runner Up: Dave Andrews
Third Prize: Christopher Howell
The Conventioneers Trophy: Not awarded
The Dittia Shield: Tai-Hsiang Chou
The Tom Harris Comedy Cup: Not awarded
Close-up Competition
First (Zina Bennett Trophy): Steve Dela
Runner Up: Rob James
Third Prize: Kevin Gallagher
Rovi Cards Trophy: Kevin Gallagher.
Congratulations to all and thanks to Roger Yates for the information. 10.10.09
Terry
Herbert will be featured at the Australian Adelaide Convention
(16th-18th October) where he will be repeating his success from the
recent British Ring Convention at Southport. Details can be found on
www.bombsheltermagic.com. Following that he will be crossing over to
New Zealand to appear at the Palmerston North Magical Get Together on
the 24th and 25th October. Terry is also featured in the October issue
of New Zealand's 'Magicana' Magazine.
10.10.09
The
Freddie Valentine Halloween Spectacular. The monthly variety show,
which features talent from the worlds of music, comedy, magic and
burlesque will be holding a special Halloween themed event on Thursday
29th October. On the magic related front, this special show features
mind-reading from Voodoo Mick, mystery from Robert Bone (photo) and the
sensational Katherine Rhodes. The show also features music from hosts
Freddie Valentine & Holly Blue, Voodoo Mick, comedy from Freddie, Holly
and Donna, live house band The Valentinos and burleqsue. More acts to be
added. The show takes place on Thursday 29th October at Inn On The
Green, 3-5 Thorpe Close, Ladbroke Grove, London W10 9XL (Map). Show
starts 9pm, tickets are just £7.00.
10.10.09
Anthony
Jacquin, author of the best-selling book, "Reality is Plastic - The
Art of Impromptu Hypnosis" and "The Manchurian Approach" will be
lecturing at Portsmouth & District Magic Circle on Monday 12th October.
The lecture starts at 7.45pm at the Buckland Community Centre, Malins
Road, Portsmouth PO2 7BL (Map).
PDMC members free, visiting magicians £5.00.
10.10.09
Amethyst
have just returned from Ontario, California where they successfully
performed in the Gala show at Cannon's World Escape Artist's Convention.
Alongside Amethyst was Rick Maisel, 'Ripley's Believe It or Not'
escapologist, who performed an escape from a washing machine! Danny Ray,
and the UK's Jonathan Goodwin. Also performing were Mark and Sheila
Cannon and Jay Leslie as compère. Danny and Annette also met up with the
UK's Master Locksmith and Houdini historian, Mick Hanzlik, who presented
a lecture about the world famous mirror cuff and exhibited an exact
replica, that he'd crafted. Photo: Danny and Annette with Mark and
Sheila of Cannons Great Escapes. For more information on Danny and
Annette's next stunt visit
www.amethyst-illusions.com or email
amethystmagic007@aol.com.
10.10.09
Dan
Garrett lectures for The Scottish Conjurers Association tomorrow,
Sunday 11th October, at 7pm. "The Scottish Conjurers Association is
proud do announce that Dan Garrett will be performing for them in their
first Sunday evening lecture. Mr Garrett has performed for presidents,
and has a very enviable Magic CV. An entertaining evening should be had
by all." Venue: The Walton Centre, Southern General Hospital, 1345 Govan
Road, Glasgow G51 4TF (Map).
www.scottishconjurersassociation.org.uk.
10.10.09
Dan Garrett Lecture, Newcastle. Newcastle upon Tyne Magic Circle's next visiting lecturer is Dan Garrett on Wednesday 14th October. If you are a member of another magical society then admission is £5, if not then it's £15 Venue: The Copthorne Hotel, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3RT (Map). Free secure car parking (hand ticket in at reception as you are leaving and they'll cancel the charge). For more info email Martin Duffy martin@martinduffy.com or call 0191 237 6240. 10.10.09
Michael Diamond emails: "Following my lecture on children's Halloween magic at 'Kidology', I sold out of all my products! Just to let you all know that I now have more supplies all ready for Halloween and upcoming witch & wizard shows! Now available: The Children's Entertainer's Halloween handbook, Billy Bonehead, The Locked Book of Dark Secrets, Complete Book of Shadows and The Incy Wincy Wand." Email Michael Diamond for ordering details: diamond_jade_illusion@hotmail.com. 10.10.09
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