Number 579 - 30th July 2011
Stars
of Magic Seminars! In the week leading up to their London Convention,
International Magic are organizing a series of special one-day seminars at The
Bridewell Theatre to enable those with interests in particular genres of magic
to spend more time with the stars of the Convention, investigating particular
aspects of the art in a combination of lectures, panel discussions and Q&A
sessions:
• Monday November 14th “Marketing for Magicians” with Bob Yelland.
• Tuesday November 15th “Advanced Card Technique” with Jason England, Guy
Hollingworth, Ben Earl and Paul Wilson.
• Wednesday November 16th “Mentalism” with Andy Nyman, Luke Jermay, Paul
Stockman and Mark Elsdon.
• Thursday November 17th “Making Magic Meaningful” with Eugene Burger and Larry
Hass.
• Friday November 18th “Creativity” with Tom Stone, Mark Setteducati and Angelo
Carbone.
Each day the doors will open at 10.30am, with the first event starting at 11am
and ending at approximately 4.30pm. The price for one seminar is £30, two - £50,
three - £65, 4 - £75 and all 5 for £80.
Book via www.internationalmagic.com. 30.7.11
Rameses
- The Forgotten Star Chris Woodward. Rameses the Egyptian Wonderworker was
an illusionist of the Edwardian era. Born Albert Marchinski in Poland in 1876,
he grew up in London in a distinctly middle class home. But as Rameses, he
achieved financial and artistic successes beyond the dreams of most
entertainers. His fast moving, exciting and colorful illusions took him to the
stage of London's prestigious Palladium eight times. In addition, he played
England's top theaters and made triumphant tours of America South Africa and
Europe. The highlight of his career was perhaps an appearance on the very first
Royal Variety Performance attended by The King & Queen of England. Yet despite
his theatrical triumphs, it was the stage that proved Rameses undoing.
Little has been written about Rameses' life and magic despite his singular
approach to illusions and a career most magicians would envy. Thanks to Chris
Woodward's diligent research, his story can now be told. Rameses the Forgotten
Star tells a rags to riches story that ends back in rags that was heretofore
unknown. Along the way, readers learn the secrets behind Rameses' illusions
(including his spectacular levitation), thrill at his theatrical conquests, and
see how quickly that success slipped away.
Award-winning author Chris Woodward is a member of the Grand Order of Water
Rats, and a Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle. This 132 page deluxe
clothbound edition, illustrated with rare photographs and memorabilia, colour
plates, and a satin bookmark ribbon is now available, at a special introductory
price of £30.00 (including delivery), signed by the author, email c.woodward@tesco.net for
details. In the States it can be ordered from your favourite magic dealer, or
directly from the publisher:
www.squashpublishing.com. MagicWeek will be reviewing it next week (we've had
a sneak peek and it really is a beautiful book, produced to the highest
standards, crammed full of tales of wonder. It makes you want to travel back in
time and be there, if just for one day).
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Palladium
Magic Charity Show update. Paul Stone writes: The Palladium Magic Charity
Show (www.palladiummagic.com)
is now only 7 weeks away, and so this is the 'last call' for Close-up Magicians
to be a part of this very unique event. In return for buying 4 tickets for your
family and friends to enjoy this special show, you will get the chance to
entertain the audience at this legendary theatre before the show starts. Not
only that, your biog and photo will appear in the superb Souvenir Brochure, and
best of all, you'll taste the extremely rare experience of walking out to take
your bow on the very stage that every major showbusiness star has performed on
over the past 100 years. For full details and to book your place, go to
producer@palladiummagic.com but
hurry, this offer closes on 8th August.
Meet the Legends. There are also a handful of tickets still available for
the 'Meet the Legends' Reception on Sunday 18th September from 2pm-5pm at the
Courthouse Hotel, close to the London Palladium Stage Door. This is your chance
to meet and rub shoulders with several Magic Legends including John Calvert,
Jack Kodell, Silvan, Johnny & Pam Thompson, Mac King, David Berglas, Wayne
Dobson and many more. Tickets are £95 and are available from
info@palladiummagic.com.
Finally, in association with MagiCares The Magic Charity, we are launching a new
Charity initiative to help us to donate 1,000 tickets for 'Palladium magic' to
local London cancer charities, Children's Hospices and other deserving charities
for their patients, families, carers and nurses to enjoy a magical night out.
This will be a simple competition and the prize is fantastic and can't be
bought! Launching on Monday 1st August, full details will be revealed shortly
and will appear on MagicWeek next week, so watch this space!
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Dates
for MagicFest 2012 Announced! The Edinburgh International Magic Festival
will once again take place during the first week of the school summer holidays.
Running from 29th June - 6th July, MagicFest 2012 will bring more amazing magic
acts from all over the world to Edinburgh. The 2011 festival enjoyed another
year of growth, doubling its audience to bring live magic to more than 5,000
people in the city. One of the festival’s major success stories this year was
Magic School which enjoyed twice as many attendees year on year, attracting
nearly 200 budding wizards aged 7-12. This year saw the introduction of the
inaugural “Great Lafayette Award”, a worldwide award in honour of the Great
Lafayette who created the greatest live magic shows of his time. The first
recipient of this annual award was Paul Daniels, a legend of British magic, who
said: “I’m honoured to win the first ever Lafayette award. This is a great thing
that you [MagicFest] are doing here and I must say the Gala show was one of the
best magic shows I have ever been to!” MagicFest’s sleight of hand competition
“War of the Wizards” attracted competitors from all over the UK and was hotly
contested. The under 18 winner Chris Dougall, from Lanarkshire, will be mentored
by Kevin McMahon and the over 18 winner Alan Rorrison, from Port Glasgow, will
have the opportunity to present a show at next year’s MagicFest. MagicFest
Artistic Director Kevin McMahon said: “There seems to be a renaissance happening
within magic at the moment, similar to the emergence of the Impressionist
movement in the 19th century. As painters and artists had to reinvent their work
to deal with the modern innovation of photography, so magicians have had to
reinvigorate their work with the advent of CGI in movies showing people the
impossible. This has inspired a new generation of performer trying to put more
emotion into their work and find the magic within the magic. We have so many
ideas for growing and developing the Festival into a world renowned event and
look forward to showing magic lovers and new audiences how powerful live magic
can be.” Watch highlights from this year's event:
www.magicfest.co.uk.
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Derren
Brown Svengali 2012 Tour Dates announced:
February 15, 16, 17, 18 – Wycombe Swan
February 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 - Leeds Grand Theatre
February 27, 28, 29 - Milton Keynes Theatre
March 1, 2, 3 - Milton Keynes Theatre
March 5, 6, 7, 8 9, 10 - Manchester – The Lowry
March 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 - Southampton – The Mayflower
March 29, 30, 31 – Dublin Grand Canal Theatre
April 2, 3, 4 – Opera House, Blackpool
April 6, 7, 8, 9 - Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
April 18, 19, 20, 21 – SECC – Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow
April 26, 27, 28 - Princess Theatre, Torquay
May 7 – Newcastle Theatre Royal
For updates visit www.derrenbrown.co.uk. 30.7.11
Manipulators
- Live at the Edinburgh Fringe. "Fresh from hit shows at the Melbourne
Comedy Festival and Hollywood Fringe Festival, award winning close-up
illusionists Simon Coronel and Vyom Sharma bring their show 'Manipulators' to the
Edinburgh Fringe. Simon Coronel is a world championship award winner, being the
first Australian in over a decade to take home a prize at the FISM world
championships of magic and illusion. Vyom Sharma is two-time award winner at the
Australian Society of Magicians smackdown challenge. He's also a medical doctor.
Between the two of them, Manipulators will be an experience not to be missed.
Venue: theSpace @ Surgeon's Hall, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DW. Tickets:
£12, £10 (concessions), £5 (previews - Aug 5th and 6th). More info and bookings
via:
www.manipulatorslive.com. See
What's On for full 'Magic Fringe' listings.
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Derren Brown Trick
of the Mind is currently being repeated on 4Music. "In the third
series of Trick of the Mind, Derren Brown deploys his fusion of magic,
suggestion, psychology, misdirection and showmanship in startling and
stylish new forms." See
TV Magic for details
or watch Derren Brown on the internet via 4oD
Click Here.
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Catch
up with
Dynamo: Magician Impossible
-
four in a row on Saturday 31st July on Watch at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm and 11pm
"Brand new and exclusive. One of the most exciting street magicians in
the country, Dynamo has worked with celebrities from Will Smith to
Russell Brand, and now he comes to Watch!" See
TV Magic. "Dynamo ends
on 900,000"
Click Here.
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The
final
Penn & Teller: Fool Us will be show at 9pm this evening on ITV1.
"Jonathan Ross hosts the show in which aspiring magicians attempt
to fool masters of magic Penn and Teller with their most mystifying
illusion. At stake is the prize of a lifetime - the chance to perform
with the legendary duo in Las Vegas. This week, the reigning world card
trick champion, Shawn Farquhar, does the impossible right under Penn's
nose. Plus Cuba's greatest magician - Manuel Martinez, who now lives in
Margate - takes to the stage, and one act performs the most stunning
climax to a trick ever seen on TV. Will any of the hopefuls manage to
fool Penn and Teller?" "Pair win trip to Vegas after fooling
Penn and Teller"
Click Here. "Trick questions: Dynamo v Penn and Teller. Two very
different magic shows on our screens just goes to show that we're still
happy to be hoodwinked"
Click Here. Also see
TV Magic
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Self
working signed card to pocket! "Ali Nouira's Wormhole is a face slapping,
jaw dropping, eye bulging behemoth of a magic trick. A self working signed card
to pocket! Two freely selected and signed cards are lost in the deck (you don't
even control the cards). You offer to dead cut directly to their selections. You
make one cut and show the top card. You missed. But you know what, that's not
surprising is it? Why not? Because after cleanly showing your hands are empty
you slowly reach into your back pockets and remove both signed cards! A
supernaturally miraculous 'Signed Card To Pocket', Wormhole is dead easy to do.
The special gimmicks do the work for you. ands shown empty at all times. Regular
deck - just add the gimmick and you're ready to rock. Resets instantly. No
duplicate cards." Available from
www.bigblindmedia.com. Special Deal from BigBlindMedia: "We are offering a
free DVD (Liam Montier's Wicked World Vol 2 - worth £22.99) to anyone who
pre-orders!"
Click Here.
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Dominic
Twose lecture, Tuesday 2nd August, London. International magic write: "We're
delighted to announce our next lecture will be from Dominic Twose - an
incredibly knowledgeable performer with over 40 years experience in magic. The
focus of this lecture is on card magic; the classic material Dominic has used
professionally and semi-professionally over this time; he will share the
material he has chosen as being the most impactful for lay audiences, including
those details which help maximise their impact, developed over thousands of
performances. An Associate of the Inner Magic Circle, Dominic lives in Leamington
Spa, England. He was a pupil of the late Fred Robinson, and was a major
contributor to the book The Magic of Fred Robinson. He helped with the
publication of the Cervon Castle notebooks, including preparing the massive
index. His material has been published in Harry Lorayne's Best of Friends 3,
Profile, Magic Magazine, England Up Close, The Open Prediction, Mind Blasters 1
and 2, Profile, The Crimp, and The Magic Circular. Don't miss this rare
opportunity to see Dominic's quality lecture. Usual venue - Casa Italiana, 136
Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5DL (Map).
Start time 7.30pm (be there by 7.15pm latest). Pay on the door at £15 per
lecture but you must reserve a place in advance, please email by return to book:
martin@internationalmagic.com".
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Mike
Clarke Workshop update: "The live training workshops I am running in August
are now fully booked. I am however offering a 'summer sale' of the "Become a
Children's Entertainer" DVD system, for one month only. Details of the system,
along with the summer discount price, can be found here:
www.thekidsmagician.com/entertainer-trainer".
30.7.11
Albion
Magic Dealer Dem at the Merlin Magical Society. The Albion Magic Company
will present a dealer dem at the Merlin Magical Society on Thursday August 4th
demonstrating and selling a large selection of magical effects. Doors open at
7.30pm, Dealer Dem 8pm to 10pm, Entry for non members £5. Venue: The United
Reformed Church, Tilbury Hall, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1BZ (Map).
Visit
www.merlinmagicalsociety.co.uk or call Secretary John Clayton on 07931
525399 for more information.
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Barry
Miller interview - Bexley Magic Society. "On Wednesday 3rd August Roy Marsh
will be interviewing Barry Miller at the Bexley Magic Society. The whole evening
is dedicated to reviewing this remarkable man’s career in magic starting with
the early years of course, but taking in along the way his many stories about
people he has worked with, some strange happenings and his time as Stage Manager
for the IBM, finally bringing us up to date with his views on modern magic. Over
fifty years of fun, fear, laughter and extraordinary goings on. One not to be
missed. Visiting magicians welcome."
www.bexleymagic.org.uk.
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Magicov
the Magnificent, Grand Illusionist, earns his living entertaining the geriatrics
of Lotus House Care-home... "How to Forget" - A book of Laughter and
Regretting by Marius Brill. "Magicov the Magnificent, Grand Illusionist, earns
his living entertaining the geriatrics of Lotus House Care-home. But Mr Magicov
(also known as Peter) envies them – they’ve mastered a trick that eludes him.
They can forget. There are so many things Peter yearns to forget: the shameful
moment an eight-year-old wrecked his life; the FBI agent who hunted him like a
dog; that suitcase stuffed with a million pounds. More than anything Peter wants
to forget Kate, the expert con woman. The one he loved and left. For renowned
brain-scientist Dr Chris Tavasligh, Peter’s craving to escape makes him the
perfect candidate for his bold experiment in changing minds - forever. Faced
with such an opportunity, will Peter go through with it? And if he does, who
will he become?" The perfect summer holiday 'magic' read, available in hardcover
and Kindle from August 4th. Pre-order via Amazon.co.uk
Click Here .
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Dave
Andrews wins ' Magic to Music' Competition. Roy Marsh reports: "On Wednesday
20th July Dave Andrews (photo) won the Bexley Magic Society Magic to Music
Competition. This was his second success but this time he won it outright. Last
time he was joint winner with club President Roy Marsh. He triumphed against
some stiff opposition from fellow club members, Ken Francis, Ian Thom, Angeline
Mystique, Joe Greenaway and club chairman Kevin Doig. The competition,
instigated by former club president Jack Delvin, is based on entrants selecting
a CD with a track on it but not knowing what the piece of music is until they
get it home. They then try to put together an act suitable for the track. The
judging, in front of a lay audience, is carried out by the club members. Well
done Dave and thanks to the other contestants for a fun evening."
www.bexleymagic.org.uk.
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The
Fylde Mystics will be celebrate the third anniversary of their reformation
on Tuesday 2nd August and will present a lecture by Shaun McCree; one of only a
handful of professional magicians responsible for introducing close-up magic
into restaurants, weddings, and corporate events over twenty years ago. Shaun
McCree’s real ability as a close-up magician can be seen on his best selling
DVDs Mix & Mingle and Stand & Deliver (www.rsvpmagic.com)
which have received excellent reviews. The Fylde Mystics meet at 8pm the South
Shore Lawn Tennis Club, Midgeland Road, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 5HZ (Map).
(£5.00 on the door for non-members). Since the society re-formed it has
continued to grow, welcoming new members. Alan Mylercraine writes: "The society
'promotes the performance of magic' with every member attending each month
having to get up and perform, the very reason our membership is continuing to
grow is due to our trick sessions and performance evenings." Visit
www.fyldemystics.co.uk
for more info.
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Ian
J. Lea will be sharing his intimate close-up Mini Mystery shows this weekend
at The Magic Loungeabout Festival. For information about the festival visit
www.themagicloungeabout.net and also visit
www.facebook.com/i.j.lea.magic.
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Take
Me Out, ITV1’s hit Saturday Night Show is back! And once again they are
looking for single guys and girls to take part, and are always keen to hear from
magicians. Remember... No Likey No Lighty! To apply visit
www.itv.com/takemeout or email
takemeoutgirls@talkbackthames.tv
takemeoutboys@talkbackthames.tv
or call: 020 7691 6050.
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Calvert: Magician of the Century"
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shuns town after council's litter fine threat over card trick"
Click Here • "Magician twins Kane and Abel in Bridgnorth"
Click Here • "Boy Wizard! Young magician Lewis, from Aylestone, is a
real professional"
Click Here • "Auckland magicians fail to see the funny side"
Click Here • "Matthew Garrett brings his magic to Sunny Saturdays"
Click Here • "Interview: Piff The Magic Dragon, Cabaret Magician"
Click Here • "Illusionist Lu Chen dating model 15 years his junior"
Click Here • That's it, funny week for me, the family is in Japan
and I'm in charge of the guinea pigs again. They've never had it so
good (the guinea pigs that is!). See you next week, Duncan.
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