Number 559 - 12th March 2011
YMOTY
Revisited, the special one day event at The Magic Circle
Headquarters in London on September 18th, that was recently announced
here is now gaining momentum. Being held to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of the esteemed Young Magician of the Year Competition, and
the many and varied magical careers that it has launched, it is shaping
up in to a packed day of special events and performances. The list of
those agreeing to be there and either perform, present or lecture
(subject to other commitments) includes Richard Cadell, Angelo Carbone,
Keith Cooper, Steve Dela, Nic Einhorn, Richard Griffin, Ben Hart, Philip
Hitchcock, Graham Jolley, Michael Jordan, Paul Kieve, Matt McGurk, Marc
Oberon, Andrew O’Connor, David Owen, Bertie Pearce, Scott Penrose, Colin
Rose, Martin Scott Price, Russ Stevens and Richard Wiseman, all of whom
at one stage were competitors in The Young Magician of the Year. Organiser Noel Britten (himself, a
former competitor) promises a couple of additional surprises for the day
too. Registration is £27 for young magicians under 18 and their
guardians, £35 for Magic Circle members and £45 for non-members. Contact
noelbritten@themagiccircle.co.uk to register. With the Ali Bongo
Saturday Show at the Magic Circle the night before, and Paul Stone’s
Palladium Magic extravaganza the following night, it’s set to be a
perfect magical three days in London.
12.3.11
Derren Brown:
Svengali - Opens Monday. Dubbed a 'psychological illusionist' by the Press,
Derren Brown is a performer who combines magic, suggestion, psychology,
misdirection and showmanship in order to seemingly predict and control human
behaviour. For the past ten years Derren has created TV and stage performances
that have stunned audiences nationwide. His first television show Derren
Brown: Mind Control appeared in 2000, and was quickly followed by Trick
of the Mind, Trick or Treat and a series of one-off Specials
including the controversial Russian Roulette and the hugely popular 'Events'.
Derren now returns to the stage with his brand new production Svengali -
which is sure to be one of the hottest tickets in theatre land so book now! See
What's On for venues and dates.
12.3.11
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12.3.11
Drummond
Money-Coutts launches his latest short film this week, "Thai-Boo,
Cardsharks of Sin City". Filmed in Thailand's capital city of
Bangkok, the film looks into the artistry of cards and card cheating in
one of Asia's most notorious cities. Despite (or perhaps because of) the
ban on gambling in Thailand - the percentage of hustlers and swindlers
is startlingly high in Bangkok, as are their levels of mastery.
Click Here to see the film on YouTube [Excellent work Drummond! DT].
12.3.11
Shenanigans,
The Irish Magic Convention - Online registration now open: "With
their Gold Card Registration at an incredible €110 and half price WAG's
for non magician partners & guardians it really is terrific value and
includes Saturday Banquet Dinner and Sunday Lunch. Accommodation rates
at our incredible 4 star hotel coupled with inexpensive airfare from
most UK airports make this weekend superb value. Starring David
Williamson (photo), Peter Samelson, Jay Scott Berry, Jeremy Le Poidevin,
Paul Gordon and more it promises to be a great weekend." For full online
registration details
Click Here. Shenanigans, 29th April - 1st May, Dublin
www.irishmagicconvention.com.
12.3.11
Scrambling
Your Mind. Psycrets (British Society of Mystery Entertainers) and University
of Huddersfield present Scrambling Your Mind, a one-off event
open to all... "Come join top UK
Mentalists for an evening of Mindreading, Mysticism & Mediumship,
featuring, Looch (mind reader), Paul Voodini (Medium), Roni Shachnaey
(Mystic), Dr Todd Landman (Metaphysician), and Alex Marsh (Psychological
Illusionist)." One Night Only! Saturday 16th April at 8pm at the Milton
Theatre, Studio 1, The University of Huddersfield HD1 3DH (Map).
Tickets £7.00 (£4.00 concessions) Box Office 01484 472904. This is a
Public Show being put on after Tabula Mentis IX (see
What's On) and is
included in the ticket price for those attending that event.
www.psycrets.org.uk.
12.3.11
Peter
Campbell-Wells Psychic? Brighton Festival Fringe - May 2011 "Peter
Campbell-Wells returns to the Brighton Festival Fringe to blow big
raspberries at the serious po-faced world of psychic entertainment.
Mind-reading and clairvoyance is absurd and Pete's show revels in the
daftness of it all. Classic feats of psychic prowess are sent on idiotic
tangents with Pete's irreverent spin and utter disregard for tradition."
Laughing Horse @ The Temple, The Temple, 121 Western Road, Brighton. May
7th, 12th-14th, 19th-21st, 26th-28th at 9pm (Running Time 50 minutes).
Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00 Concessions). Brighton Fringe Box Office
www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk. More info:
www.laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk.
12.3.11
The
Pageboy Speaks.. Again! by Patrick Page. The Pageboy Speaks..
Again! is now available as a book from
Patrick
Page Magic, the company set up by Patrick Page’s family to celebrate
his life and to promote and distribute authorised versions of his work.
"The Pageboy Speaks was a series of articles written by Patrick
Page, the legendary magician, between 1974 and the mid 1980’s.
Originally printed in the close-up magazine Pabular, The Pageboy
Speaks became a diary of his own thoughts, escapades and
experiences, written in his own unique style. Often controversial, he
told stories of the magicians he met, what they did and what he thought
of it all. It’s a complete who’s who of magic from a golden age. A time
of Flosso. Fogel, Goshman, Kaps, Marshall, Slydini, Vernon and all the
others. All his original articles are published in The Pageboy
Speaks.. Again! and you are in for a treat. Patrick Page at his
best, talking about his favourite subject – magic and magicians. Enjoy!"
The Pageboy Speaks.. Again! is available exclusively from Patrick
Page Magic:
www.patrickpagemagic.co.uk.
12.3.11
Magic
of the Mind with Ian Rowland. Sunday 22 May 2011 at 7.30pm. This is
an evening of Mind Magic with Ian Rowland. All proceeds are for charity
(Crohn's & Colitis UK, and Butterflies Bereavement Counselling). The
ticket price includes a vegetarian supper and coffee/tea. Tickets are
£17.50 per person from Peter Altman
peter.altman@ntlworld.com
07808 765301. Venue: Blackwell Hall, 90 Uxbridge Road, Harrow Weald HA3
6DQ (Map)
www.ianrowland.com.
12.3.11
Ian
Keable Funny Tricks. Ian Keable is performing his one man comedy and magic show
Funny Tricks at
Farthingstone Village Hall, Maidford Road, Northamptonshire today
(Saturday), March 12th. The show starts at 7pm and is a rare chance to see
Ian’s acclaimed full show. For tickets contact Chris FitzGerald
on 01327 361 646 www.iankeable.co.uk.
12.3.11
The
Classics of Magic! Brighton Festival Fringe - May 2011 "Peter
Campbell-Wells bravely attempts The Classics of Magic. "Magicians
worldwide spend years perfecting the classics. Pete didn't have time to
practice but what could possibly go wrong? With a bag of goodies fresh
from the magic shop, Pete will dazzle and confound you with the greatest
magic effects ever devised, while madly hoping that his rushed
preparation and general ineptitude don't ruin the bullet catch. This is
a family show, for kids and grown-ups alike." Laughing Horse @ The
Temple, The Temple, 121 Western Road, Brighton. May 7th, 8th, 14th,
15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th at 1.30pm (Running Time 50 minutes).
Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00 Concessions). Brighton Fringe Box Office
www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk. More info:
www.laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk.
12.3.11
23rd
Annual Sale, Exchange and Lecture Day - Peterborough. The
Peterborough Society of Magicians invite magicians everywhere to their
23rd Annual Sale, Exchange and Lecture Day from 10am - 5pm on Sunday
10th April at The Millfield Community Centre, Lincoln Road, Peterborough
PE1 2PE (Map).
With lectures by Paul Gordon and Ian Keable and a Sleeving Workshop with
Alexander Allen (best wear a jacket!). Plus a Dealers Hall, including
Zane's Magic
Shop,
Merlins of Wakefield, and many more. Admission: £12.00 / £6.00
concessions (partners and under 16s). All tables are £5 extra and must
be booked in advance. If not selling, you may pay on the door.
Refreshments available all day. Ample free parking. To book a table,
contact Keith Downs on 01778 343167
www.psmagicians.org.uk.
12.3.11
Mark
Elsdon presents his lecture "Magic You Might Actually Do" on Monday
14th March for
The
Chester Guild of Magicians. 8pm start at The Bull & Stirrup, Upper
Northgate Street, Chester CH1 4EE (Map).
Visiting magicians welcome; £10 door charge.
12.3.11
Wayne
Dobson Lectures at the Thames Valley Magicians Guild on Wednesday
29th June at 8pm. Members £3 non members (welcome) £10. Venue: Highfield
Club, George Street, Bicester, Oxon OX26 2EE (Map)
www.waynedobson.co.uk,
www.thamesvalleymagic.com.
12.3.11
Alex
Ward Presents, Pick n' Tricks: "Pick n' Tricks is a variety night
featuring, Magicians, Mind Readers, Comedians and Musicians. On the 20th
of March at the Bulls head in Barnes, there will be magic from
Rooster Magic, mentalism from
Alex Ward
comedy from Ben Righton and Emma Rutterford and music from the Fawkes
with compare Eric Lampaert." Acts start at 8.30pm, £7 entry on the door,
The Bulls Head, 373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London SW13 9PY (Map).
More info for Facebook users:
Click Here or contact Alex via
www.alexwardmagic.com.
12.3.11
Bill Abbott Lecture. The Scottish Conjurers' Association are delighted to
present the Duncan Fletcher Memorial Lecture featuring Canadian magician
Bill Abbott on Wednesday 23rd March. Venue: The Scottish Mask and Puppet
Centre, 8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow G12 0QF (Map).
7.30pm. Admission £10.
12.3.11
Bill
Abbott will be lecturing at the Blackpool Magicians' Club HQ on 22nd
March. Bill Abbott is one of Canada’s leading magicians. He has been
entertaining audiences for over twenty years at holiday functions,
corporate banquets, fundraisers, golf tournaments, anniversaries, house
parties and weddings. Members and Associate Members will be most
welcome. The clubroom, at the rear of 1 Sherbourne Road, Blackpool FY1
2PW, opens at 6.30 pm. Associate Membership is open to all magicians at
just £25 a year and gives access to the clubroom for up to 12 visits a
year.
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
12.3.11
F1
wallets - back in stock! "Alakazam are pleased to announce that
after a four-week wait we finally have the F1 wallets back in stock. We
started shipping out backorders yesterday (Friday) and if you place an
order before Monday we will still include the bonus disc with your
wallet free of charge. We want to thank everyone who has taken the time
to email such positive feedback, it is much appreciated." Visit:
www.alakazam.co.uk.
12.3.11
Portsmouth
& District Magic Circle Jumbo Day. The 48th Annual Portsmouth Jumbo
Day starts at 9am on Sunday 6th November. The day will have all your
favourites... The Sale, with many new and second-hand dealers; Merv
Cole's 'Legendary' Auction, Bob Hamilton's videos, two Workshops,
Close-up Sessions, a Star Lecture and Gala Show. Fast Track ticket price
£17.00, under 16's £8.50. Advance Dealer Registration £40.00. Closing
Date for these prices 18th October 2011. Pay on the day price £19.00,
under 16's £10. Full details and registration forms available now at
www.jumboday.co.uk.
Venue: Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, Buckland, Portsmouth PO2
7BL (Map).
12.3.11
The Magic Circle's Young Magician of the Year
Competition, originally devised by
Derrick Speight, has been running since 1961 making this year's
competition the 50th anniversary of that first event; the competition
that started Johnny Hart on the path to magical fame.
This year, eleven young magicians from across the country will be
competing in the preliminary heats on Sunday 8th May for a coveted place
in the Final - taking place on Sunday 31st July, at the headquarters of
The Magic Circle in the Centre for the Magic Arts, Stephenson Way,
London.
Fittingly, the Final will be compèred by a former Young Magician of the
Year, Richard Cadell, and tickets will be available from the Centre
box office from 16th May onwards, telephone 020 7387 2222. Tickets for the
afternoon show (which acts as a dress rehearsal) are £8 and those for the evening competition
show which is judged £16 - book early to avoid disappointment!
12.3.11
The
Man Who Cannot Lose. "Game
over. It's the taking part (and winning) that counts. Compulsive
communicator and social loser Dr Johnny Façade is returning with the
greatest gamble of his life. An obsessed quest of award-winning magic,
multimedia and subversive storytelling." Buxton Fringe Festival 2010's
'Best Comedy Show' runner-up. Friday 18th and Saturday 19th March at 7.45pm.
Pavilion Arts
Centre Studio,
Buxton. Tickets £6, available from the Buxton Opera House:
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk.
12.3.11
A
Jumbo Magic Auction by Manchester Circle of Magicians is being held
on Tuesday 29th March at the Salford Masonic Hall, Hemsley House, 41 The
Crescent, Salford, Nr. Manchester. Doors open at 5.30pm, auction
commences at 6.30pm. Star Auctioneers, Mike Shepherd and Derek Lever.
Hundreds of items for sale. Door charge £3.00, members free of charge.
Further details from Derek Lever
d.lever1@sky.com 01253 810113.
12.3.11
Indoor
Magic Car Boot Sale - Wigan.
Albion
Magic and
Hocus Pocus Magic will be amongst the stands at the event and have
added to the hundreds of other bargains that will be on sale a range of
end-of-line stock and other selected items all at half price. The sale
runs from 11.30am - 4pm on Sunday, March 13th at Orwell Pub, Wigan Pier,
Wallgate, Wigan, Lancashire WN3 4EU (Map).
Admission £3 (free parking, refreshments and lunch available),
Telephone: 07785 712 714 for further details.
12.3.11
Matthew
Garrett, The Magic Circle's Close-up Magician of the Year for 2010
lectures at the Leamington & Warwick Magic Society on Wednesday 23rd
March. Doors open at 7.30pm and visiting magicians are welcome.
Admission: £10.00 (which includes a buffet). Venue: Cubbington Sports
and Social Club, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV31 7LN (Map).
Details:
www.lawms.wordpress.com.
12.3.11
Magic
Moments Day returns for its fourth year. Organisers Jay Fortune and
Richard Leigh have set the ball rolling for more feel-good charitable
magic shows and as always are looking for magicians everywhere to get
involved. This year's Magic Moments Day is Saturday 1st October 2011. If
you would like to be involved please email
magicmoments@live.co.uk
including your name, age and address.
12.3.11
Ollie
Mealing's first ever lecture 'Handmade' - now booking. "If you are a
card enthusiast looking to learn impromptu, workable, hard-hitting card
sleights and routines from one of the UK's most creative up and coming
talents, then Ollie Mealing's first ever lecture 'Handmade' is ideal for
your society! Incredible card magic doesn't have to be about gaffs and
gimmicks! Based on material from his successful DVD releases Card
Constructions and The Skip Switch Project, the lecture
consists of two halves (roughly an hour each) which focus on the
highlights of these DVDs. Although none of the material requires insane
finger flicking abilities, 'Handmade' is aimed at those with a solid
foundation, who are ready to put the extra time in to their craft to
reap some serious rewards!" To book Ollie's lecture for your club email:
olliemealing@live.co.uk.
DVD trailers:
Click Here and
Click Here. "Ollie Mealing has some great ideas with playing
cards, and his material has fooled me on numerous occasions." Joshua
Jay.
12.3.11
Chris
Priest lectures at the House of Magic UK at 7pm on Wednesday March
23rd. "Chris Priest is a full time, professional close-up magician. He
is the Millennium British Champion of Close-up Magic and the only
magician to have been trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in
London. Chris has performed for TV and movie stars, music celebrities,
various heads of state and members of the Royal Family including a
private party for HM The Queen. 'His card work left me breathless, his
presentation showed what you can do with a pack of cards, a few coins
and a few balls. You can understand why he is in such demand all over
the world.' J Price, President of the British Magical Society." Contact
the House of Magic UK on 01384 373209 or email
stuhouseofmagic@yahoo.co.uk
to book. Seats are £10 each. Wednesday March 23rd, 7pm - 9pm Venue:
House of Magic UK, 80 Brook Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 3XB (Map).
12.3.11
No
likey, no lighty. International Illusionist and close-up magician
James Anthony appears on ITV's Take Me Out! this evening.
"Anthony sets out to prove that not all magicians are geeks, and
attempts to woo the girls with his unique brand and style of magic."
Does he get a date? You'll have to watch to find out! 9.05pm tonight
(Saturday, 12th) on ITV1
www.jamesanthony.co.uk.
12.3.11
Congratulations
to David Pitt, winner of the Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians Tom
Law 2011 Close-up Competition which was held on Wednesday 2nd
March. Other competitors included David Stevenson, Max Jacklin, Steve
Evans and Sean Carpenter at the end.
www.wcm-magic.co.uk.
12.3.11
Tommy Cooper
Birthday Tribute. "Clive Greenaway returns
to the Lamb for more classic TC magic, Jokes and anecdotes. This
wonderfully funny tribute is brimming with all of TC's greatest tricks,
including glass-bottle-glass, the Incredible Mind Reading Duck, and many
more!" Lamb Theatre, Eastbourne 19th March , more info:
www.thelambtheatre.co.uk and
www.tommycoopershow.co.uk.
12.3.11
Peter
Greenwood Lecture - Cambridge. The Pentacle Club is hosting a
lecture by well known children's entertainer Peter Greenwood at 8pm on
Tuesday 22nd March at St Laurence's School, Arbury Road, Cambridge CB4
2JX (Map).
Visiting magicians are welcome for a small charge of £5.
12.3.11
Janne
Raudaskoski/Magic Theatre presents Wally Watthead and His Lost
Glow. "Welcome to the bizarre, oversized world of Polly’s bedside
table: a truly unique Lilliput-sized world where Wally Watthead lives.
On it, we see a cell phone, a bedside lamp and a picture of Polly. All
is going well, until one day, the light bulb on Wally Watthead’s head
goes out – a cue for the magic to commence! This adventurous and
theatrical circus performance is for both, young and old alike and
breaks new ground with its unique use of technology. Wally Watthead is a
new kind of theatrical performance combining magic, clowning, mime,
black light theatre and video, with lashings of humour and plenty of
compassion. Janne Raudaskoski is a magician and performer. As a Finnish
and Nordic champion in magic, he has worked on several art projects
combining new circus, theatre and magic. In his first solo production,
Wally Watthead and his Lost Glow, Janne has researched and developed the
combination of magic, theatre, clownery, mime and video technology.
Janne aims to create a performance which is a powerful experience for
both children and adults, and that is easily translated into any
language. Expect magnificent special effects, sparkles, magic, bubbles
and levitation!" Venue: Jacksons Lane, 269a Archway Road, London N6 5AA
(Map)
Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th April at 2pm. Suitable for all ages 4 - 104.
All tickets £9.95, box office: 020 8341 4421
www.jacksonslane.org.uk.
12.3.11
Wilton's Magic Show, Friday 18th March, at 7.30pm. "Katherine Rhodes is
returning for another season of incredible magic at Wilton's Music Hall.
Complete with special guests, celebrate one of the most popular forms of
Victorian entertainment in this derelict Victorian relic!" Tickets £12,
£10 concessions, children under 16 come for £5 as long as one adult is
with them, maximum of 4 in the group. Tickets are available from Brown
Paper Tickets or by phoning the Box Office on 020 7702 2789. Venue:
Wilton's Music Hall, Graces Alley, London E1 8JB (Map).
www.wiltons.org.uk,
www.brownpapertickets.com.
12.3.11
Kids
of Bolton charily. As
a supporter of Kevin Davies charity, Kids of Bolton, magician Alan Mylecraine was
recently asked to provide the magic entertainment at a fundraising
Masquerade Ball. Many top footballers and managers were in attendance,
together with Bolton comedian Peter Kay. Alan worked some close-up magic
on band McFly which was very well received, as can be seen from
the photo featuring Tom, mid finger-chop!
www.alanmylecraine.t83.net.
12.3.11
Kung
Fu Mind-Reading is the latest concept in mentalism from Paul
Voodini. He describes it as "a brave new approach to mind-reading and
the magic of the mind" and "perhaps the most radical new approach to the
art for many years". Kung Fu Mind-Reading is not a book, but is a
seminar where the principles are explained and demonstrated. Paul
assures all delegates that the "Kung Fu" element is purely to do with a
mind-set, and has nothing to do with keeping fit, exercise, or indeed
unarmed combat! The next seminar takes place on March 26th in Milton
Keynes. Details:
www.readerofminds.co.uk.
12.3.11
Children's Magic and Ventriloquism Lecture, Gloucester. Cotswold
Magical Society presents a lecture on Children's Magic and Ventriloquism
by Colin Dymond, the society's president, on Wednesday March 16th at
8pm. Members of other magical societies will be given a warm welcome.
The fee to non-members of CMS will be £5 payable on the night. Venue:
Club Room, Huccelcote Community Centre, Huccelcote Road, Gloucester GL3
3RT (Map)
www.cotswoldmagic.co.uk.
12.3.11
Chubbz
emails: "Massive big thank you to everybody who supported the Charity variety
event at the Marine Hall in Fleetwood last Saturday evening.
£4,000 was raised on the evening and money is still coming in.
The money raised will be split between a young local Fleetwood girl
Summer Atkinson who has a rare genetic disorder, and Brian House
Children's Hospice." Chubbz & Co.
12.3.11
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member"
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a magic time for Scarborough"
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March 18th, see What's On
for details • "For my next trick, I'll take taxpayers' cash: Local
council paid Magician £19,000 to perform motivational talks"
Click Here • "Barry magician casts his spell to win top award"
Click Here • "Auckland Arts Festival: Magician still draws crowds in
internet age"
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auction March 26"
Click Here • Many thanks for your news this week, see you next week,
Duncan.
12.3.11