Number 621 - 19th May 2012
Paul
Kieve, The Real Dumbledore. "The magician behind effects for 'Ghost,' 'Lord
of the Rings,' and 'Harry Potter' talks about his craft. 'I'm not using magic,'
says Paul Kieve, when asked how he can make a man walk through a door in a live
theatrical performance. 'I'm creating the illusion of magic...'" To read the
full interview by Shareen Pathak visit
www.creativity-online.com. (MagicWeek went to see Ghost last year and
absolutely loved it!
Click Here)
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Peter
Wardell is planning to host a series of 2-day intensive, residential courses
this August. Each course is limited to 4 attendees and as well as looking at
Personal, Professional and Performance Magic they will provide in-depth coaching
and advice on requested topics. For more information visit:
www.magicstateofmind.com/therealwork.
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Steve
Allen's Magic Circle Mysteries. Join LBC 97.3FM's Steve Allen for an
afternoon of magic with stars of The Magic Circle as he launches the Summer
Season of Sorcery with his Magic Circle Mysteries. You'll be have the
opportunity to explore the extraordinary Headquarters of The Magic Circle, see
the dazzling display of wonder in The Devant Room and have the chance to visit
the museum to see the history of mystery. There will be close-up magicians
performing miracles right under your nose and then a full stage show in the
intimate Magic Circle theatre. Saturday 30th June 2.30pm. Tickets: £25 via
www.themagiccircle.co.uk.
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Stars of Magic at EMC!
Time to announce three more of the 33 featured artists at this year’s Essential
Magic Conference. Register now and get the Early Bird
bonuses! From the organisers:
David Williamson.
David Williamson is one of the greatest performers that magic has ever produced.
He combines skill and comedy in way that no one else can. His magic is
outstanding, his style is unique and his sense of humour leaves us breathless.
David Williamson is a real star of magic.
Paul Daniels.
Paul Daniels is Britain’s most successful television magician, a truly talented
performer with a lifetime of experience to share. His long running BBC
television series influenced a generation of magicians. He is a performer,
creator, consultant and a great friend to EMC. Paul, welcome back.
Eberhard Riese. Eberhard Riese is the secret weapon behind many of the world’s top performers.
He is a magician with enormous technical knowledge and theatrical experience and
director of many awarding winning magic acts. In 2006 he was awarded the
Creative Fellowship by the Academy of Magical Arts in Los Angeles.
Register before May 31st and get a 25% discount on all Essential Magic
Collection products. This includes the highly praised DVDs of Dani DaOrtiz,
Lennart Green, Rene Lavand and Luis de Matos.
www.essentialmagicconference.com
www.essentialmagiccollection.com.
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Tickets
for The Magic Circle Christmas Show 2012 are now on sale!
Join stars of The Magic Circle for the annual festive extravaganza. See magic
being performed right under your nose as you mingle with magicians at the world
famous headquarters of The Magic Circle before enjoying a full programme of
illusion and wonder in our intimate theatre. The Magic Circle Christmas Show
sells-out every year, so book now!
Performances: 27th - 30th December at 2.30pm and 7pm.
For bookings of over 10 and for specific seats call 0844 871 8819.
To book quickly and securely,
visit
www.seetickets.com/Venue/Magic-Circle-HQ/7245.
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Bravo
Bravia... Last week Drummond Money-Coutts launched a joint campaign with
Sony - performing magic with their new Bravia HX8, a revolution in television
technology: "...a thought-of card appears inside the television itself before
then being pulled out again and given to the spectator." To watch the video
Click Here. For further information on the campaign visit Drummond's official Facebook page:
facebook.com/DrummondMoneyCoutts.
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Leamington
and Warwick Magic Society’s Day of Magic - 20th June. Mark Traversoni
writes: It’s only just over 4 weeks now until the Leamington and Warwick Magic
Society’s Day of Magic at Cubbington Sports & Social Club, Windmill Hill,
Cubbington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7LN (Map).
Admission: £21 (Including £1 booking fee) order Your Tickets now online at
www.lawms.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 Lecturing: Peter Wardell - 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. As
a professional ventriloquist, he includes a section on puppets too. 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! Also, Richard will discuss his brand new “P.E.T”
which is set to revolutionise the Card to Wallet genre. Mini Lecture / Teach
In’s: Mark Traversoni - Mark will be running a 'Haunted by Peter Eggink' teach
in / workshop (you must bring your DVD to gain entry). 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 approx’ 7.30am and breakfast when you
first arrive. In the evening we will again be holding the Midlands Champion of
Champions Close-up Competition. Plus a great range of dealers who quote this
event as one of the most enjoyable of the year. Free parking. 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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Twenty
years ago Quentin Reynolds gave his first mentalism show, a show which has
developed and grown dramatically since. Kennedy quizzed Quentin for two and a
half hours on the transition from magician to mentalist. Covering professional
routines and advice won from hard graft, Quentin freely discusses and expands on
a myriad of topics, performance tips and effects for today's mentalist. Details:
www.confessionsofrealmindreaders.com/quentin-reynolds.
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Pickpocket
lecture - Leicester Magic Circle. For the last time this year, Lee Thompson
will be presenting his acclaimed lecture before returning to Cirque Du Soleil's
hit show "Kooza" in the starring role as "The Pickpocket". Non members welcome
(£10 entrance fee) at
www.leicestermagiccircle.co.uk on the 21st May 2012 at 7.30pm. This unique
lecture on theatrical pickpocketing focuses on two areas: getting hired by
Cirque Du Soleil and an in-depth look at techniques used in picking pockets,
misdirection and stagecraft. Also being featured "Sticky Fingers: The Any Time,
Anywhere Pickpocket" which is the perfect routine for any magician who wants to
add a dipping routine to their act. Lee has been performing professionally for
over 20 years. He is the only UK Pickpocket to have been head hunted by Cirque
Du Soleil to headline in their touring show, performing over 1000 pickpocketing
stage shows to 2.7 million people. He has just finished consulting for National
Geographic Channel and the BBC, and is due to release his new Pickpocket book
"School for Pickpockets" a complete treatise on the art and practice of
theatrical pickpocketing shortly.
www.leethompson.com.
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Merlins
of Wakefield have just released their latest 'May/June Preview' featuring 16
pages of great magic for everyone, and it's free! Just email them and they will
send a copy to your postal address, or email you a PDF copy. They are also
having a lecture by Chris Congreave on Wednesday 13th June at 7pm at the shop.
If you would like to attend, you must book in advance as space is limited.
Click Here for further details.
www.merlinswakefield.com.
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Riviera
Circle of Magicians move in to the Hotel. Ozzy Dee writes: "Riviera Circle of Magicians has a new venue. It is the Grosvenor
Hotel in
Torquay which featured on the TV series 'The Hotel'. The new venue will be having
Craig Petty lecture as its first meeting on the 23rd May 2012, visiting magicians
welcome. Grosvenor Hotel, Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HG (Map).
8pm start but meet for drink in the bar from
7pm."
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Close-Up
@ The Magic Circle. Friday 8th June,
7.30pm. Close-up magic is one of the most popular and impressive forms of the
art using everyday objects and borrowed items and this event showcases some of
the best exponents. Audiences get to meet the performers and experience the
magic in the intimate setting of The Magic Circle Headquarters in London, often
taking part themselves. An amazing collection of close-up magicians presenting
superlative magic right before your very eyes. Seeing is believing! Currently
featuring - Michael Vincent, Chris Wood, Roberto Forzoni and Ari Philips. Doors
open 7pm, show starts at 7.30pm. All seats are £16 with special reduction for
Members and Friends of The Magic Circle. To book online visit
www.themagiccircle.co.uk/public-events. Telephone bookings: 0871 220 0260
(calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras). General Enquiries: 020 7387
2222 or
closeup@themagiccircle.co.uk. Venue: The Magic Circle, 12 Stephenson Way,
London, NW1 2HD
www.themagiccircle.co.uk.
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MagicNevin.com are
now taking pre-orders for The Spider Pen Pro (with DVD) by
Yigal Mesika which is being released worldwide on June 25th. Priced very
competitively at £113.99 demand will be high, so order soon to avoid
disappointment. Newly released this week is the Trilby Deck by Big Blind Media
and Kaymar Magic. Containing 2 decks of special Bicycle Cards and a full length
DVD, the Trilby Deck is a whole gaffed deck system that allows unparalleled
freedom in performance. MagicNevin.com stock a wide range of magic tricks and
accessories to suit all ages, abilities and budgets and carry one of the largest
selections of Bicycle Playing cards in the UK.
www.magicnevin.com.
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An
Evening of Mysteries and Wonderment. Julian
James and Michael Vincent's show 'An Evening of Mysteries and Wonderment' at
the Lost Theatre, Wandsworth, on Sunday May 6th, was a tremendous success... so
the two are returning, but this time for a 4-night run from July 3rd-6th. Enjoy an array of pre-show close-up magic in the bar, before the main show
begins. More info and tickets via:
hwww.falseimpressions.co.uk/lost-theatre-season.
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Covent
Garden Punch & Judy Festival. Mel Harvey reports: "Last weekend Covent Garden was host to Punch Professors from all over the
world
including Japan and the U.S.A. There were a number of "Magical" Professors
including Alan Astra, Terry Herbert and John Styles. It was a two day event with
a giant birthday cake and an enormous booth into which were squeezed at least
200 hundred Mr Punch's. Festivities included several Punch and Judy Shows,
dancing around the May Pole and a Punch Marching Band with a lively procession
around the streets of London. The weekend culminated in a stage show at the
Strand Palace Hotel featuring, Mickie Driver, The Wright Stuff, Mel Mellers and
The Presto Puppets. (Photo:
Mel Harvey, who features Mr Punch in his children's Seaside Show, the crocodile
and the policeman.)
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The
Magic Circle's Thirty-Sixth Collectors' Day. A reminder and final call for
The Magic Circle's Thirty-Sixth Collectors' Day, open to non-members, which will
be held at the Centre for the Magic Arts, Euston, on Saturday 26th May. Speakers
include Trevor Dawson on Charles Dickens, Conjurer, Mesmerist and Showman, Matt
Field on Karl Fulves, Magic's Most Prolific Author, Margaret Steele on Adelaide
Herrmann, Queen of Magic and Ian Barradell on Tenyo Magic . There will also be
an Exhibition of Some Treasures from the Collection of Trevor Dawson.
Additionally, hundreds of collectable books will be available for sale. Tickets
(including lunch and afternoon tea) are £40.00 and available from The Magic
Circle, The Centre for the Magic Arts, 12 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD Tel.
020 7387 2222 Email
cma@themagiccircle.co.uk Payment may be made by cheque (payable to 'The
Magic Circle') or by Visa / MasterCard.
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Reality
Vaccine: Reading Date. Having just returned from a successful engagement
abroad the Pacific Princess presenting his show 'Reality Vaccine, Ian Souch can
be seen closer to home when he performs once again at the South Street theatre in Reading
in June. The January show was a sell out so
book early.
Date: 8th June 2012 at 8pm.
Venue details: South Street Arts Centre, Reading.
Box office: 01189 960 6060
www.readingarts.com/southstreet. £10 + booking fee. Also see:
www.facebook.com/realityvaccine.
Cost: £10 + booking fee. With close-up magic in the bar at 7pm. Showtime 8pm. Interval included.
"Ian performs feats so impressive he appears psychic" 3 Weeks Edinburgh
Fringe Review.
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Andi
Gladwin will be presenting his “Modus Operandi Lecture” at the BMS Birmingham
on Tuesday 22nd May: "Professional close-up magician Andi Gladwin receives rave
reviews as he lectures around the country. This Tuesday he comes to Birmingham
to present his “Modus Operandi Lecture” at 7.30pm Selly Oak Ex Serviceman’s
Club, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7DL (Map)
see
www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk for details." Paul Cadley, President,
British Magical Society.
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Andrew
Normansell will be lecturing for the Derby Magic Circle on Wednesday, 23rd
May at Breadsall Village Hall, Derby. Paul Sharp writes: Andrew will be
presenting his unique lecture combining magic, comedy and an experience to
remember. Many unusual presentations and original ideas plus extensive
professional performance tips from years of performing in the real world.
Visiting magicians are very welcome, there is a small fee of £5 payable on the
night. Please contact our secretary Allan Humphries on 01889 590 975 prior to
attending.
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South
Staffordshire Society of Magicians Competition results. Ian Brennan writes:
The South Staffordshire Society of Magicians are proud to announce the winners
of their 3rd annual Stage competition. Overall winner Ian Brennan and comedy
winner Craig Davies, performed along with a wide range of other magicians to a
packed venue in Monday night’s competition lasting nearly 3 hours. This was Ian
Brennan’s first entry to the competition. He obtained a unanimous decision from
the judges (both magical and lay judges) for his dramatic and thoughtful
presentation of mentalism effects. Craig Davies, who last year made a clean
sweep across both the stage and close up awards, collected the comedy award
again this year for a very funny and inspired puppet routine leaving the
audience giggling in their seats. For another chance to see Ian Brennan and
Craig Davies perform check out
www.3sm.org.uk for information about the club’s end of season show where
they will all be performing alongside well known magicians. For more information
on the magicians or on club activities please visit
www.3sm.org.uk.
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Michael
Vincent: Elegant Deceptions. Friday 20th July 2012 7.30pm. The Magic Circle
Summer Season of Sorcery continues with an evening with Michael Vincent: Elegant
Deceptions with special guest Julian James. Three times winner of The Magic
Circle Close-Up Magician of the Year competition, and seen on Penn & Teller's
"Fool Us", join Michael for a celebration of magic, its history and its
practitioners through conversation and performance. In addition to the classical
magic of Michael Vincent, you'll be treated to the contemporary Mind Reading
skills of Julian James. A truly unmissable event! Suitable for ages 12 upwards.
For tickets and more information visit
www.themagiccircle.co.uk. Venue: The Magic Circle, 12 Stephenson Way, London
NW1 2HD
At
their recent AGM, Paisley Magic Circle voted to make Peter McLanachan an
Honorary Life Member in recognition of all that he has done for the Club. The
official presentation was made by President Graham White, pictured with Peter,
at his President’s Night held last week in Paisley. Upon receiving his Honorary
Membership Peter said “I am very humbled to receive this and wish to thank
everyone at Paisley Magic Circle for this wonderful honour. Paisley was the
first magical society I ever joined and has always, and will always, be very
close to my heart.”
www.paisleymagiccircle.co.uk
www.thecardman.co.uk.
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Jubilee
Variety Show, Wolverhampton. Amy Majhu writes: Tettenhall Division of
Girlguiding UK are delighted that Romany - Diva of Magic is headlining their
Jubilee Variety Show on Saturday 26th May 2012, starting at 10am at the Wulfrun
Hall, Wolverhampton. Other acts include escapologist Mark Harrington, Jake
McCormick and Master Tom Jones. There are limited spare tickets available for
this event. If you are interested in coming to see this show or have a short
non-magic act that you would like to perform then please contact Amy Majhu
amymajhu@hotmail.com.
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Mario
Morris hosts the School of Busking this weekend in Cardiff with guest
lecturer Owen Lean: "The school, taking place in Mario's Magic Center in Cardiff
will take students talent and help them turn it into a profitable street show,
culminating with them performing on the streets of Cardiff on Sunday Afternoon."
www.schoolofbusking.com
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Theo
The Magician of Sutton, Surrey, was a winner of one of the main awards in
the "Best Business for Commitment to the Community" at Epsom Downs Gala Dinner
organised by South London Business in Association with Handelsbanken last week.
Theo also took runner-up places in 'Sutton's Favourite Business' (voted for by
other businesses and clients) and 'Best Business for Hospitality & Leisure'. In
the other main award “Business of the Year” Theo took third place. He has now
just heard he is a Finalist in The South London Business Awards, which includes
all twelve Boroughs in South West London for 'Best Business for Commitment to
the Community' and for 'Best Business for Hospitality & Leisure'. Sir Bob Scott,
chairman of South London Business, said: "We are delighted with the success of
the inaugural Sutton Business Awards which saw 180 companies register for the
awards and 34 short-listed. Theo’s success in the Awards is down to his
continuous support and fundraising work he does with local charities (including
raising over £20,000 for the Neonatal Unit at St Helier Hospital Carshalton
where his daughter was born 10 weeks early weighing 2lbs) and the support he
gives to local and new businesses in his Business Charity Networking Events
organised throughout the year. For further information on all Theo’s Community
visit www.magictheo.com.
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John
Dornan teams up with the Champions. The Champions (UK) plc have asked John
Dornan to join them at an event taking place at the East Midlands Conference
Centre in Nottingham later this month, performing magic for guests at an evening
in aid of the Rainbows Charity. The evening features “An evening with Anton and
Erin” (from Strictly Come Dancing), and guest speaker from the world of
snooker, Willie Thorne. John is developing a snooker based trick just for Willie
and has had plenty of time for practice while recovering from a hip resurfacing
operation. This opportunity to work with such a well-established company has
come as a great boost for John's recovery. The Champions UK specialise in
Marketing, PR, Event Management, Celebrity Management, Golf Management and After
Dinner Speakers. They have asked John to work with them at future at events
around the country.
www.championsukplc.com.
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The
South London Magic Society. "Following their AGM on Friday 11th May 2012,
Roy Mackenzie the president of The South London Magic Society took a well earned
rest and stepped down as president and Mike Sullivan was unanimously elected in
his place." Sarah Campbell.
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Eugene Matthias writes: Since we introduced our Schools educational magic show programme we now have magicians who we have been passing work onto since last November. With the Olympics coming up we are now getting inquiries for our 'Olympic' magic show from areas of the country where we do not have magicians to pass this work onto. We are offering an opportunity for children's entertainers to be part of a professional organisation who has been working with local educational authorities for the last 12 years. On offer is a fully tried, tested and successful system for working in education as a full time magician. If there are any children's entertainers who would like to break into the education sector (working Monday to Friday) I would be interested in hearing from them. For more information they can contact me (Eugene Matthias) on 07730 111111. 19.5.12
John Edward Koudelka [Jack Kodell] November 4th 1927 - May 17th 2012, Click Here. 19.5.12
"John Forrest [magician John Klox], best known as an actor in British films during the 1950s, died suddenly at his London home in April, just short of his 81st birthday." By Charlotte Fawley in The Stage Click Here. 19.5.12
"Miracle
magician defies the doctors"
Click Here • "The Magic Life"
Click Here •
The 52nd Bristol Day of Magic is reviewed by Elizabeth Warlock this
week,
Click Here • "Video of magician walking through glass door watched
by 12,500 people"
Click Here, the video
Click Here • "Yarmouth to host international magicians convention"
Click Here • "Magician couple"
Click Here •
"Magician to be burned at stake for Renaissance Faire's opening day"
Click Here • "Renowned magician on tour"
Click Here • "Magician Max Maven's Thinking in Person Set for
Off-Broadway Run"
Click Here • "Spot of bunny bother for allergic magician"
Click Here • "Twenty-one-year-old Tommy Wind is a quintuple-threat:
magician, musician, martial artist, comedian and dancer"
Click Here • "Magic & Science: What Magicians' Sleight Of Hand
Reveals About Brain Function"
Click Here • "Penn & Teller still driven to create"
Click Here • "Record breaking magician heads for HAC"
Click Here • "The ‘jadugar’ in town"
Click Here • "Under the Spell of Gilded Age Magicians"
Click Here • Many thanks for all your news submissions this week,
see you next week, Duncan.
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