Number 689 - 7th September 2013
Derren
Brown: Infamous, widely acclaimed as his finest live show to date,
will play the legendary Hammersmith Apollo for three nights next year.
Derren said: "After six months of touring a much more personal show -
quite a 'brave' move away from the template of previous shows - it's
been hugely rewarding to repeatedly hear audience members and critics
say it's the best show yet. I can't wait to get it up and running
again". See What's On
for nationwide 2014 tour dates.
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Blackpool
Magic Convention 2014 is enjoying record business as hundreds of
magicians from all over the world rush to obtain the best seats.
Blackpool have just launched a brand new website which is still being
updated. Jeff McBride and Peter Moretti (presenting his father's act)
are just two of the great artistes who will be performing, along with
some of the stars of the Four FFFFs from the USA. Derek Lever. Visit
www.blackpoolmagic.com for more info and to book.
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More
Irish Shenanigans! Juan Tamariz and John Archer are the first two
acts announced to be appearing at Shenanigans, the Irish Magic
Convention, taking place on the outskirts of beautiful Dublin from 2nd -
4th May 2014. The word 'shenanigans' is defined by one online dictionary
as random adventures of an often silly nature, which pretty much sums up
the fun atmosphere that you can expect to enjoy at this convention. A
full 3 day Gold Card includes, together with all the magic, Friday
finger food, a Saturday Banquet and Sunday Lunch, offering excellent
value at €120. They also offer a half price 'WAGs' registration
for non-magician partners or guardians. A couple (or junior and
guardian) can attend all events and meals together for €180. All in a
top notch hotel at a top notch conference, with world class talent. To
find out more about the event, the headquarters hotel and to register,
visit
www.irishmagicconvention.com.
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It's
the oldest genre of magic... it's the newest genre of magic... Street
Magic! Noel Britten writes: Magicians throughout the ages have
performed on the street and passed the hat at the end of the show. Able
to do as many shows as they wanted, and collecting money from the
audience at their discretion is not only a brilliant way to build up
performance time without waiting for the phone to ring for a booking,
but also teaches the need for commercialism and attracting and holding
an audience. These techniques can be applied to virtually all areas of
our craft from trade shows or mix and mingle performances to outdoor
bookings or pitching magic. All these aspects of working a 'street type
environment' will be covered in the Tuesday session of
The London Festival of Magic (November 12th), with a line up
including Pete Wardell on aspects of working a crowd within a trade show
environment; Terry Ward on how to successfully be booked and work at a
theme park (and he should know having over performed over 30,000 shows
over the last 23 years at Walt Disney World; Andy Reay on pitching
magic, a growing trend with performers to add an extra revenue at the
end of shows; Noel Britten, the originator of the Bizarre Bath Comedy
Walk, who will outline how anyone can set up such an enterprise for very
little outlay and without affecting your current bookings; Duncan Trillo
who was one of the few performers to successfully work a silent act on
the street for many years at Covent Garden; and to bring us bang up to
date there will be an interview with Paul Zenon, who had the first aired
UK street magic TV show on how TV affects the medium and has given a
boost to the current perception of magic in the country. Good street
performers are without doubt the masters of crowd control and in this
information packed day you will find nuggets of use and interest no
matter what branch of magic you perform. Further details on
www.internationalmagic.com/festival-info.shtml.
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The
Trickery is proud to present a Luke Jermay Workshop: "As well as
bringing his successful one man show, 6th Sense, to Aberdeen, Luke will
be holding a workshop on Saturday 2nd November. Despite being only 27
years old, Jermay has already made a profound and lasting impact on the
landscape of magic and mentalism. Having published critically acclaimed
books; 7 Deceptions, Building Blocks and 3510 as well as 38 other
limited availability titles, his published material has made its way
into the working performances of mentalists the world over. He has acted
as consultant for, and directed, many leading TV performers and
headlined with his one-man show ‘Mind Reader’ on the Las Vegas strip.
The day will be divided into two parts. Part one will focus on 'The
Alexander Approach - Making it Matter'. This part of the day will focus
on scripting, delivery and concepts that are showcased within his
performance. Here Luke will reveal the tricks, tips and techniques that
he uses in his own material to make it more emotionally affecting. Part
two will focus on 'Conjuring with Information' covering Luke’s obsession
with the classic “People Reading – Questions and Answers Routine”. If
you have seen either 'Mind Reader' in Las Vegas or 'Psychic Cabaret' in
the UK you will know the power of a Q & A routine. The fee for this
special workshop is £65 and can be reserved by emailing Iain McCarron
iain@thetrickery.co.uk.
Places are limited, sales are on a first come first served basis. Ticket
price also includes entry into the Sunday night performance of 'Luke
Jermay - 6th Sense'."
www.thetrickery.co.uk.
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The
Deviant: "House of Illusion brings together a gathering of
mysterious minds this October 8th, 9th and 10th in Salou, Spain.
Featuring guest speakers John Archer, Dani Da Oritz, Juan Luis Rubiales,
Dave Jones, Will Houston, Jean-Luc Bertrand, Sav, Xavier Tapias, Mark
Elsdon, Rodney James Piper and Matthew Wright. This is not another 'set
of trick' lectures but talks and performances that are set to get the
mind thinking and inspire all mystery performers. The event is
'invitation only', but anyone who is serious about wanting to attend may
contact us about obtaining an invitation by emailing
info@rjpentertainment.com.
Rodney James Piper.
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Magic
Moments in association with Magic 105.4. Jay Fortune writes: We're
chuffed to bits to be hosting our flagship event this year with one of
the UK's busiest and best radio stations.
Magic 105.4 will
be offering 3,000 tickets to our main event on Saturday 21st September
in Hertfordshire; raising money for Cash 4 Kids. Magic Moments 13 is now
just two weeks away. If you wish to be part of our main event, drop an
email to
magicmoments@live.co.uk. Alternatively, be inspired and stage your
own event. Please visit
our page
here on MagicWeek for further details. Thanks for your support!
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Geoff
Williams Lecture - London. Wednesday 18th September, hosted by
International Magic: "Well folks we gave ourselves a little holiday over
the summer from organising lectures but now we are back with a
vengeance! Can't think of a better way to kick start our autumn season
of lectures than with the talented and very funny Geoff Williams. Some
of you may remember Geoff was one of the stars of our 2009 International
Magic Convention. Geoff has won over two dozen comedy and magic awards
over his 26-year career. He’s performed and lectured in over 17
countries and throughout most of the US, has written for “The Late Show
with David Letterman” and is a frequent performer at the Magic Castle in
Hollywood. He specializes in both close-up, strolling sleight-of-hand
entertainment as well as larger, stage shows and his performance style
is 'powerful sleight-of-hand illusions mixed with offbeat comedy'. Treat
yourself to an excellent night of magic and comedy at Geoff's lecture on
the 18th September. As usual, tickets are on the door but advance
reservation is a must by email to
martin@internationalmagic.com. £15 per person. Venue: Casa Italiana;
2nd floor, 136 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5DL (Map).
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The
Order of the Magi (Manchester) are holding a Jumbo Auction on
Tuesday 17th September at The Irish World Heritage Centre, 1 Irish Town
Way, Manchester M8 0AE (Map)
commencing at 7.30pm prompt but with viewing from 6.30pm. Lot numbers
are now available so if you need one please contact Max Townsend
Entertainments Officer on 07800 618218 or email
max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk. Details are on
www.orderofthemagi.org.uk. Door charge £3 for non members. Do come
along as there might be there the very thing you are looking for.
Geoffrey Newton PRO.
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Rhines
Revenge By Clint Barron. New, from Alakazam: "Clint Barron's Rhine's
Revenge is one of the cleanest, fairest ESP tests we have ever seen!
Rhine's Revenge has been Clint's go to effect for many years and finally
he's agreed to share it." Watch the video and find out more at
www.alakazam.co.uk.
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The
Magic Circle Awards Ceremony 2013. Saturday 19th October. What have
Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee, Derren Brown, Marc Almond, Steve Allen, and
Harvey Goldsmith, to name just a few, all got in common? They were all
at The Magic Circle Awards Ceremony 2012. Make sure you're there this
year! Champagne reception with stunning close-up magic followed by a
star studded stage show and the awards announcements and presentations.
Doors open: 6.30pm. Show Starts: 7.30pm. The Magic Circle, 12 Stephenson
Way, London NW1 2HD (Map).
Ticket price: £30 (inc VAT) Tickets available from The Magic Circle
website
www.themagiccircle.co.uk or call the box office 0871 220 0260.
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World of Magic have started running weekly free competitions
again. This week you have the chance to win Mark Raffles' “The
Legacy” DVD. The competition ends on Thursday September 12th and no purchase is
necessary. For full entry details simply visit
www.world-of-magic.co.uk/competition.asp.
7.9.13
Say
Abracadabra to Cancer! Two magicians whose families have been
invaded by cancer have pledged to strike back by using their skills to
raise funds in the battle with the disease that claims over 300,000
people in the UK each year. John Derris and John Styles are mounting a
unique magic show “Say Abracadabra to Cancer” to be staged at The
Churchill Theatre, Bromley, on 4th October at 8pm. John Derris will
present part of his show “Behind The Doors of The Magic Circle” with
tales and tricks of the last 100 years, from Houdini to Tommy Cooper,
from Maskelyne & Devant to Paul Daniels and from David Nixon to H.R.H.
Prince Charles, their most celebrated member. John Styles, with a
lifetime of wit and wizardry, will present excerpts from his
performances for Royalty and Sultans from Buckingham Palace to Jordan,
for Tom Hanks in Hollywood and many other international stars of stage
and screen from James Bond to Derek Trotter. Tickets for this unique
performance are £21.00 plus booking fee from ATG Tickets on 0844 871
7620 or
www.atgtickets.com/bromley. All profits from this performance will
be donated to Cancer Research UK. Come and help make Cancer vanish!
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RSVPMagic
are holding a special 48 hour sale this weekend, finishing at
midnight on Sunday. "We don't do this very often, in fact the last time
was nine months ago, so it's your chance to get a great deal with
anything that's on our website. From DVDs through to custom playing
cards and even downloads!" Simply place an order and then enter BGT15%
at the checkout:
www.rsvpmagic.com.
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Geoff
Williams Magic Workshop. Martin Cox writes: All the way from the USA
- a one-off Geoff Williams Magic Workshop on Sunday September 29th. We
have two sessions, one at 2pm and one at 6pm at The Bricket Wood Social
Club, Oak Avenue, Bricket Wood, St Albans, Herts AL2 3LQ (Map).
Cost £30.00. We have limited spaces so book now. For information call
Martin 01279 659562 or email
martin@comedyofmagic.co.uk.
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Dafedas
B's KATA DVD will be released on 1st October: Kata is a collection
of cutting-edge coin routines, all using the muscle pass. The routines
have a unique style: underground, sophisticated, groovy and delicate,
with constant attention to maximum finger openness. It is a study of
moves, angles, and motions; something between ballet and martial arts
display... with coins." Ponta the Smith said: "...his coin magic is
unique, beautiful, and stimulating. The many concepts in this DVD
inspired me. This will fascinate coin workers." See:
youtube.com/watch?v=rYZt7lq0l7A and contact your favourite magic
dealer for availability.
www.dafedasb.com.
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Exonian
Magic Convention, 22nd September. Ozzy Dee writes: There are only a
few weeks to go to the Exonian Magic Convention 22nd September. Lectures
from: Wayne Fox, Angelo Carbone, Russell Leeds and from the States
Geoff Williams. Dealers include Kaymar Magic, Paul Gordon, Magic Attic,
Adrian Sullivan, Top Secret Magic and Discount Magic. All of this and 3
course meal and fantastic Gala Variety show thrown in for just £45 or
£25 just for the day. Please go to
www.exonianmagicsociety.com for all the details.
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Resources
for children's entertainers - new products added. Mike Clarke has
recently added a couple of new resources for children's entertainers to
his online store. In addition, two resources are now back in stock in
limited quantities. So if you're a children's entertainer wanting to
stay ahead of the competition, be sure to visit
thekidsmagician.com/products-for-childrens-entertainers and if
you're a parent or grandparent with a young magician in your family, you
might also like to look at Mike's Learn Magic DVD series for children,
thekidsmagician.com/magic-products-for-children.
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Martin
Cox lectures at The Surrey Society of Magicians on Thursday 12th
September. Adam Mosley writes: Martin’s lecture is entitled 'Four'.
One: Look at the Comedy, Two: Is the Beginning, Three: Making a Trick Yours,
Four: is Knowing. By the time Martin has finished his lecture you will
feel that you know him personally. The lecture covers Close-Up, Stage
and Children’s magic, as Mr Biscuit Martin was one of P&O’s top family
entertainers. With over 25 year’s experience. "Will Martin entertain
us?" Yes. "Will we go home with something we can do?" Yes. "Is it good
value?" Yes. Members are free and visiting magicians are welcome for a
£10 entrance fee, the lecture takes place in Bookham, Surrey at 8pm. For
full details please contact Adam Mosley
info@surreymagic.org.uk.
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Harry
Houdini, Conan Doyle, & the Curious Case of Jack the Ripper! The
novel that's taken 125 years to write! From magicians and mentalists
Paul Voodini and Iain Dunford comes this tale of Victorian and Edwardian
intrigue. Featuring a cast of thousands including Houdini, Conan Doyle,
Jack the Ripper and the Cottingley Fairies, this is a supernatural
melodrama of the highest order. When magic and the occult meet, there
you'll find high adventure! Climb aboard - the game is afoot! Support
magic and excitement by backing this Kickstarter project. Visit
www.kickstarter.com for details.
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David Ginn Lecture - Yatton. Brian Banwell writes: I have booked the well known children's entertainer David Ginn to do a lecture for me on Friday October 25th at the Claverham Church to start at 7pm prompt. Tickets £10. Booking advised. Call 01934 835275 or email banwell410@btinternet.com. 7.9.13
Enterteasement: Comedy! Magic! Burlesque! Glasgow. Enterteasement is a premier comedy, magic and burlesque night, based in Glasgow. Our relaxed friendly atmosphere combined with top quality acts has secured a 4.6 star average customer rating and has allowed us to sell-out most of our shows. September 14th sees the return of Gary Dunn. Gary is full time professional comedy magician and his two previous performances at Enterteasement have seen him win Act Of The Night. Also on the bill we have: JellyBeen Martinez: 2 x Scottish Comedian of the Year Finalist 2012 & 2013; Allan J Park: Scottish Comedian of the Year Finalist 2012; Chris Conroy: One of the friendliest comperes in Scotland; Vendetta Vain: International burlesque starlast performance in Scotland and Teniah Twisted: Edinburgh Burlesque Sensation. September 14th 8pm - 10.30pm Ticket £14 / £10 from www.enterteasement.com. Venue: The Admiral Bar, 72 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G72 7AS (Map). 7.9.13
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