Number 613 - 24th March 2012
Derren
Brown Svengali - back in the West End for a limited run this summer... Due
to phenomenal public demand, Derren Brown returns to the West End with Svengali
for 28 performances only. Be prepared for a theatrical roller-coaster ride as
the acknowledged master of psychological illusion gives audiences another
opportunity to see this Olivier-nominated sensation. Svengali will reside
at the Novello Theatre from 12th July - 11th August. Derren Brown said: "I enjoy
the stage shows more than anything else. This one is fun, dark, funny, freaky.
Live on stage is the best place for what I do: it's unpredictable, and the
audience knows there's no possibility of judicious editing. Plus we've put in
new material for this year and the show has grown and changed on the road more
than any other." This is the last chance to see the sell-out live show that has
mesmerised the nation! Age recommendation: 12+. Box Office:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk Also see
www.derrenbrown.co.uk.
"This man will leave you glassy-eyed and shell-shocked"
Click Here.
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The
Royal Television Society (RTS), Britain’s leading forum for television and
related media, announced the winners for the RTS Programme Awards 2011 at
Grosvenor House on Tuesday 20th March. The event was hosted by actor, comedian
and radio presenter Rob Brydon. Chaired by David Liddiment, the Awards honour
excellence in key genres of television programming, from children's fiction to
comedy performance, history to soaps, covering both national and regional
output. Held annually, the RTS Programme Awards aim to recognise the work of
exceptional actors, presenters, writers and production teams, as well as
celebrating the programmes themselves.
In the 'Entertainment' category 'Derren Brown: The Experiments' –
Objective Productions for Channel 4 won. The jury said this was quite simply
'water cooler' television. Innovative, original, intelligent with a startling
level of profundity. The other nominees in the 'Entertainment' category were
Million Pound Drop – Endemol Productions for Channel 4 and The Graham
Norton Show – SO Television for BBC 1. Full list of winners:
Click Here.
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Hans
Klok - Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. Jack Delvin MIMC,
President of The Magic Circle, is delighted to announce that he has called Hans
Klok to become a Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. The honour,
which is limited to just 300 Members around the world is by invitation of the
President of The Magic Circle, the premier Society for magicians. Presenting the
Degree, the President said “Hans is a great showman. His production, The
Houdini Experience, is a sensation reminding me of the Golden Days of magic,
not seen in the West End for years and I am delighted to present him with the
highest level of membership possible at The Magic Circle.” Hans Klok said “I
have really enjoyed performing my show in London – audiences and critics have
been so welcoming and we look forward to coming back to the UK. I am honoured
and thrilled to receive this award from The Magic Circle and shall be proud to
wear my badge of honour, many thanks."
www.themagiccircle.co.uk.
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You
are invited to join us at a very special evening of entertainment... On
Thursday 12th April, magic fans will have a rare opportunity to meet Dynamo,
star of Magician Impossible at a very special one-night-only fundraising event
at The Magic Circle Headquarters. Tipped as the most exciting British magician
to emerge in decades and with a list of celebrity fans that reads like a ‘who’s
who’ of the Hollywood elite, Dynamo will be guest of honour and available to
meet fans, sign autographs and pose for photos with fans, he might even do some
magic! The evening, in aid of Team Poppy, will feature include a drinks
reception with close-up magicians, an opportunity to tour The Magic Circle
museum, a Theatre Show featuring stars of The Magic Circle and a delicious three
course dinner with wine & coffee. Only a few tickets are left. For more
information and to book visit
www.teampoppy.co.uk.
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The
Magic Circle Close-Up Competition 2012 - live streaming. The Magic Circle
Close-Up Competition takes place at its headquarters, The Centre for the Magic
Arts, on Monday 26th March. This year's finalists are, in appearance order,
James Freedman, Rob James, Oliver Meech, Spencer Wood, Tim Shoesmith, Andy
Clockwise, Steve Price and Fay Presto. Members are invited to watch the final at
the HQ or online via live streaming in the member section of
www.themagiccircle.co.uk. Previous winners of this prestigious award include
John van der Put, Nick Einhorn and Pete Wardell. Jack Delvin, The Magic Circle's
President said 'I wish every Member the very best of luck. With such a strong
line-up it's going to be a battle to the very end, but the real winner with be
magic itself!'.
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Leamington
and Warwick Magic Society’s Day of Magic, 20th June 2012. Mark Traversoni
writes: Leamington and Warwick Magic Society’s Day of Magic at Cubbington Sports
& Social Club, Windmill Hill, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7LN (Map)
is the main event of our year. Admission: £21 (Including £1 booking fee) order
your tickets now online at
llawms.wordpress.com/day-of-magic. Admission includes breakfast for early
morning arrivals, a lunch time buffet and evening BBQ weather permitting for all
pre-paid tickets. The lecturers are: Pete Wardell (photo), the only magician to
have won both Close-up Magician and Stage Magician of the Year in the history of
The Magic Circle; David Tomkins, award winning Children’s Ventriloquist and
Magician, David Tomkins offers a colourful, varied and entertaining lecture;
Richard Pinner, 'Half Life 2.0' This is a tricks lecture focusing mainly on
highly performable material for most environments and a couple of things you’ll
never do outside of a magic club! Mini Lecture / Teach In’s with: Mark
Traversoni: Mark will be running a 'Haunted by Peter Eggink' teach-in/ workshop.
Mark was the first person to come up with the handling where the card comes out
on its own at the end, which was released as a bonus handling. Workers Corner:
As the day attracts a large number of professional magicians we will be having a
kind of session where a few people will show something they don’t mind sharing.
Timings: The doors open to the public from 7.30am with breakfast when you first
arrive. In the evening we will again be holding the Midlands Champion of
Champions Close-up Competition. Also add to this a great range of dealers who
quote this event as one of the most enjoyable of the year. Plus free parking -
it doesn't get much better than this! For ticket reservations please use the
website, if you do not wish to book online you can pay by cheque, please contact
either Mick McCreath 07581 533397 or Mark Traversoni 07882 825748."
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Dani
DaOrtiz One Day Card Magic Workshop, London, Sunday 29th April. Steve
Truglia writes: "We are glad to announce that the incredibly talented card
magician who has astounded some of the most experienced magicians in the world,
will be hosting a one day workshop in London. After his unbelievable appearances
and lectures at The Session, Dani has been touring the world as one of
the most remarkable card men on the planet! When 120, mainly highly experienced
magicians give a huge standing ovation, you know you are in the presence of
someone very special. His relaxed style belies a formidable technique, coupled
with amazing psychological wizardry which leaves his audiences completely dumb
struck. You will start using this stuff right away, it's incredible. The
workshop will take place from 9am to 6pm. It will include performances,
lectures, hands-on practice sessions, sessioning with Dani in attendance to help
out, and a Q&A session where your technical questions will be answered by the
man himself. This is a truly unique opportunity to learn some of the very best
close-up card magic available anywhere. We would suggest that this workshop is
not really suitable for beginners in card magic. There will not be time to cater
for beginners who may not understand basic terminology or techniques. We are not
trying to be elitist, but equally we wouldn't want a beginner to waste their
money. A good basic knowledge of stock card sleights is all we ask. Places are
limited to keep this event personal and allow everyone to get the most out of
this fantastic day. Cost of the day is £80 per person and this includes tea and
coffee all day. The car park is around £18 for the day, but there is plenty of
free parking nearby as it's a Sunday. The hotel is a 1 min walk from Euston
Station. Venue: Hotel Ibis Euston St Pancras, 3 Cardington Street, London NW1
2LW (Map).
Website: magic52.net.
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Blackpool
Magicians Club have booked John Archer to lecture in their clubroom on
Thursday 29th March. His lecture is full of commercial material with that vital
humorous touch. He'll also explains the trick which baffled Penn and Teller on
television. Derek Lever.
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
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Number
One South Beach - 5 Star Luxury Boutique Guest Accommodation in Blackpool.
"With stunning views of the sea, new South Beach Promenade, Mirrorball and
Solaris gardens, Number One South Beach offers 21st century accommodation
for both the business traveler weary of impersonal hotel rooms and couples
seeking a romantic break in luxurious surroundings. All rooms have been
thoughtfully and individually styled to include a sumptuous king-sized bed,
(some four poster), with Egyptian cotton bed linen atop deeply divine quilts and
Siberian goosedown pillows, 42” Plasma TV, Sky inc Sky Sports, DVD and film
library, free Wi-fi and full bathroom ensuite with a Whirlpool bath, SplashTV
and power shower. With every contemporary and hi-tech convenience Number One
South Beach is simply Blackpool’s Number One Place to Stay!" VisitBritain
5 Star Gold. Visit www.numberonesouthbeach.com for more information and to book.
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Stephen
Ablett lecture, 28th March, Bolton. Stephen Ablett will be presenting his
lecture 'Wedding Magic' at Bolton Magicians' Club on Wednesday 28th March at
8.30pm. Stephen's website is
www.magicmystery.co.uk
and the venue is the Doffcocker Inn, Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 5QD (Map).
Visiting magicians from other societies are most welcome. There will be an
entrance fee of £5.00. For directions to the Doffcocker Inn visit
www.boltonmagic.co.uk
or telephone James Hodgkiss on 01204 522651.
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Rafael
Benatar will shortly be undertaking an extensive 16 venue lecture tour of
the UK. The first lecture will be on Wednesday 11th April for the Associated
Wizards of the South in Southampton, ending with a lecture on Tuesday 1st May
for the Surrey Society of Magicians in Leatherhead. Rafael’s full tour schedule
is listed under What's On. The
tour is being organised by Tony Griffith, to whom all queries should be
addressed tony@tonygriffith.co.uk
or 01275 835463.
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Supernatural
scenes amaze in 'Ghost the Musical' "Surprising special effects and sizzling
love scenes brought the Oscar-winning movie 'Ghost' to life on Broadway Thursday
night..." Paul Kieve is the man behind the incredible magic in this production
Click Here to read the full article.
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James
Prince Lecture - Merlin Magical Society. James Prince presents his Menu of
Miracles - Close Up Restaurant Magic lecture at the Merlin Magical Society on
Thursday 29th March. Based on material from his best selling DVDs the lecture
includes not just 'tricks' but the thinking and reasoning behind them. Doors
open at 7.30pm and the lecture starts at 8pm. Little Heath Parish Hall, Thornton
Road, Potters Bar EN6 1JJ (Map)
£8 Entry Fee. Visit
www.merlinmagicalsociety.co.uk for more info.
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Spirit
Sideshow. "Darkly comical Humbug for grown-ups at this year's Brighton
Fringe! Magician and mentalist Peter Campbell-Wells shares his passion for
haunted antiques and possessed nicknacks. Showing no respect for the spirits of
the departed, Pete presents a selection of his favourite curios for your
entertainment and pleasure! 'a technically superb mentalist' Fringeguru.
'Campbell-Wells clearly has a talent for reading people (or is actually
psychic...)' ThreeWeeks." Saturdays in May, 8.15pm. Tickets are priced at
£6.00 (£5.00 conc) and available from the Brighton Fringe Box Office:
boxoffice.brightonfringe.org. Venue: Laughing Horse @ The Temple, The
Temple, Western Road, Brighton BN1 2AD (Map).
www.spiritsideshow.co.uk.
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Ali
Cook has just finished filming on heist feature film "Get Lucky" where
he stars alongside Luke Treadaway (War Horse), James Cosmo (Braveheart), Craig
FairBrass (Terminator), and Emily Atack (The Inbetweeners). Ali plays a
professional thief and safe breaker, who lands himself in serious trouble when
he steals from the Russian Mafia. The film is distributed by Universal Pictures
and will be in the cinemas this Autumn. Photo Ali Cook as 'Kirby'.
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Andi
Gladwin Lecture, 28th March, Cardiff: "Doors open at 7.30pm, lecture
starts at 8pm - limited places. To be held at The Magic Centre, 27 Dalton
Street, Cardiff CF24 4HB (Map)
07865 402281. In his lecture, Andi will demonstrate the versatility of this
incredible double push off technique, perform selected effects from his
professional repertoire (including a 15-minute stand-up act that fits into a
very small bag), give some excellent tips on getting more gigs, and settle the
argument once and for all: Windows or Mac? Book online at
www.magiccentre.com/id26.html £10.75 or £12 on the door - booking in advance
is advisable."
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Magicseen
Taster Issue 13 is now ready and available as a free download: "In the
latest sample copy we offer you, from the current issue (no.43 Mar.12), the
complete main feature article on Teller, The Magic of Scotland, in which Eoin
Smith looks at the magic scene north of the border, Under The Hammer, which is
our foray into the world of antique magic with Potter And Potter, the Comedy
Page and some of the reviews. Then from our back catalogue we present a major
piece on the state of children's entertainment in So You Want To Be A Children's
Entertainer. The Magicseen Taster is a great way to find out all about the UK's
No.1 independent full colour magazine and to experience some of the great things
that our readers enjoy every two months." Download your free copy now from
www.magicseen.co.uk.
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Jimmy
Cricket: Great Value For A Tennner Show, Thursday 29 March at 2.30pm at
Palace Theatre, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG (Map)
01623 633133. "Join us for an afternoon of hilarious comedy, featuring legendry
comedian Jimmy Cricket and a full supporting cast of singers and musicians, with
magic from Freddie Wilkinson. "Jimmy has appeared in many TV shows during his
career, including the Royal Variety Show. He will no doubt be reading his
'letter from his Mammy' as well as performing some good clean comedy in a great
show suitable for all ages. As Jimmy says 'it's great value for a tenner!' You
are advised to book early for this great show. £10 All Seats / Block Bookers:
Buy 10 get 11th free. Box Office 01623 633133.
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Surrey
Society of Magicians 21st Anniversary celebration dinner: "Saturday 24th
March sees the Surrey Society of Magicians 21st Anniversary celebration dinner.
Performing on the bill will be international star cabarets; Mr Eerius aka Martin
Gardiner & Beastro as performed by renowned cabaret artist El Loco aka Wayne
Slater. This is a unique opportunity to see two of Britain’s finest speciality
magic acts on the same bill. For more information please visit the artists
websites
www.mreeriusmagic.webs.com and
www.elloco.co.uk."
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Spook
Circus! "For the Brighton Fringe this year, Peter Campbell-Wells has taken
some of his favourite stunts from the repertoire of fraudulent 19th Century
spirit mediums, and put them together as a children's magic show! Our intrepid
magician presents a dazzling troupe of eerie entertainers: These are the most
highly-trained and talented spooks working in entertainment today - although
that, admittedly, isn't saying much! His card magician is in a huff, the
orchestra is tone deaf, and the star of the show is always hungry! Can Pete keep
control and bring them in line for the show?" May, weekends, 2pm. Tickets
available from the Brighton Fringe box office:
boxoffice.brightonfringe.org. Venue: Laughing Horse @ The Temple, The
Temple, Western Road, Brighton BN1 2AD (Map).
www.spookcircus.co.uk.
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Liverpool
Magic Circle lecture dates: Rafael Benatar lecture Friday 20th April, Morgan
Strebler lecture Thursday 7th June, Joe Monti lecture Thursday 6th September and
Andrew Normansell lecture Thursday 4th October. (Andrew's lecture is a one-off
for Liverpool Magic Circle and includes free lecture notes worth £15). All
lectures start at 8pm at the Crown Inn, Leyfield Road, Liverpool L12 9HA (Map).
For more info visit
www.liverpoolmagiccircle.co.uk.
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Edinburgh
Magic Circle, Close-up Competition 2012: "The Sonny Day Award, Monday 12 March
2012. A good evening of close-up magic with a very high standard of magic from
all competitors. Congratulations to all the following performers who entered:
Brian Mitchell, Sandy Wilson, Grant Mitchell, Paul Temple, Stephen Allison and
Jack Bryce (winner). The Sonny Day Trophy was presented by Edinburgh Magic
Circle President, Gary James."
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Illusionists/magicians
wanted. The Twins FX write: "Illusionists/magician wanted for a land based
large production show in Europe. You will be part of a number of different shows
in the same theatre featuring some world class magic and illusions. Illusions
will be supplied. The contract will start May to September 2012 for around 24
weeks. For the first instant please reply A.S.A.P with a bio with photo and
contact details to (no telephone calls please)
info@thetwinsfx.com. Gary Brown, Twins
Worldwide Ltd."
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Mel
Harvey can be seen the Flanagan and Allen Story on the following dates:
March 31st Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells; June 21st Woodville Halls,
Gravesend and October 10th Oakengates Theatre, Telford. Mel is seen here with
Tim Raffles, who wrote: "Just a line to say how much we enjoyed your performance
as Jimmy Nervo in the Flanagan and Allen Story. It’s surprising how many of the
gags and routines are still used today by modern comedians, how they have stood
the test of time and are still funny if they are told correctly, as they were in
your show. Rather like the fact that magic tricks of yesteryear are still being
performed today in various different guises, if they are performed well, they
are as good as ever."
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Kevin
Cunliffe's 'Inside Your Mind' - Manchester Festival Magic & Mentalism.
"Kevin Cunliffe has been performing professionally for almost 30 years. Over
this time he has won many awards for his performances, he now works touring the
world with his critically acclaimed shows. He has recently appeared with the
circus of horrors and the BBC. Now it is your chance to see this not to be
missed performer." Sunday, 1st April 6pm - 7pm at The Kings Arms, 11 Bloom
Street, Salford M3 6AN (Map).
Tickets £6.00 from:
www.kingsarmssalford.com.
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Conjuring at the Court on 29th March is sold out. All the seats and standing tickets were taken three weeks in advance, and there is a waiting list for cancellations. It’s unlikely that any tickets will be available on the door. To get on the waiting list contact tickets@conjuringatthecourt.com. Tickets are available on the website for April & later shows on www.conjuringatthecourt.com. 24.3.12
Jack Coleman. Chris Coleman writes: Jack Coleman from Taunton passed away on the evening of Monday 19th March 2012 peacefully aged 82. The funeral will be held on April 2nd at 2.30pm at Taunton Deane Crematorium. No dark clothes. All are welcome. My condolences go to his wife, Christine. 24.3.12
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