Number 753 - 29th November 2014
Wessex
Magical Association Magic Convention 2015. "The Wessex Magical Association
proudly presents its one-day Convention on Sunday 19th April 2015. Whether you
are a seasoned magician or keen amateur, the Wessex Magical Association Magic
Convention is a great way to meet other magicians and enhance your knowledge of
the art of magic. Lectures and Close-up Sessions will be taking place throughout
the day, with a high-quality Dealers’ Hall also providing demonstrations of the
latest magic - the perfect opportunity to add to your repertoire. The event will
culminate in the full evening Gala Show, which is open to both magicians and the
general public." Kockov, Amethyst and Morgan& West will all be appearing in the
Gala show and PropDog, Card-Shark and Paul Gordon are the first dealers to be
confirmed. Sunday 19th April 2015, The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, Dorset BH31 7QE
(Map)
www.wmagic.co.uk.
Early Bird registrations:
Click Here.
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DMC
tries his hand at a Japanese illusion originally created by magician Ten Ichi,
Click Here. Beyond Magic with DMC, see
TV Magic for listings.
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Dundalk
Day of Magic, Sunday 3rd May 2015. From the organisers: The Irish Ring 85 of
the International Brotherhood of Magicians are pleased to announce that the
headliner at the Dundalk Day of Magic on Sunday 3rd May 2015 will be the
eccentric and outrageous performer Kieron Lefever. Kieron arrived on the Magic
scene with a bang in the form of his 'To The Max' DVD, an effect that leaves the
spectator with a block of ice in their hand and a true sense of astonishment.
Since then Kieron has unleashed his highly acclaimed 'Chaotic' DVD and his
ultimate finale to any impossible card location effect 'Remaxed Iceolation'.
Expect something unique and entertainingly outrageous! This will be an exclusive
appearance in Ireland and as well as his two-hour lecture and after-dinner
cabaret appearance, Kieron will be sessioning all day, and probably long into
the night! "Brilliant, mad, obsessive thinking, that has created spectacular
effects. You are a true one off. Keep up the brilliant work." Andy Nyman
Magician, Actor & Director.
The venue is the stunning
Carrickdale Hotel and Spa which is now accepting overnight bookings. Mention
that you are attending the convention for special one, or two, night deals.
Accommodation on the Saturday night is extremely limited and likely to sell out
within the next few weeks. Further lecturers, dealers and performers, as well as
details of how to register, will follow in the new year, but anyone planning to
travel and stay is advised to make arrangements as soon as possible as the
convention falls on a Bank Holiday weekend. To contact the organisers email
ring85.convention@btinternet.com.
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Christmas
Magic at the Barn - next weekend!
Saturday 6th, and Sunday 7th December. A
unique evening of magic to start the festive season offering close-up wizardry
presented at tables followed by a stage show featuring magic, mystery and
comedy. The main show features the dove magic of Brian and Audrey Miller, the
multi-award winning Oliver Tabor, international gentleman juggler Mat Ricardo on
Saturday and the deadly and hilarious Card Ninja on Sunday, all skillfully held
together with magic and comedy by compere by Adrian Fox, plus a whole host of
close-up magicians throughout the evening within the warm, intimate and
enchanting atmosphere of a 17th century barn theatre. The ticket price includes
a free glass of mulled wine for adults and soft drink for children, plus a mince
pie. Drinks are served on admission and other refreshments are available to
purchase including wine and beer. Showtimes Sunday 6th at 7pm, Sunday 7th at
6pm. Magic at the Barn, Sutton Hall, Shopland Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1LH (Map).
Tickets only £12.50. Book tickets online:
www.eventbrite.co.uk. Ticket line 01702 543242.
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The
Magicians' Podcast with Richard Young. Russ Stevens is Richard's guest this
week. Richard writes: "He talks with such passion and conviction that I really
want to spread the word on this episode. Also, in his episode, there is a chance
for listeners to win $200 worth of Vanishing Inc downloads by simply sharing our
'Attention Magicians' status on The Magicians' Podcast Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/MagiciansPodcast." The Magicians' Podcast has really
taken off! Available via iTunes
Click Here or Podbean
Click Here.
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Will
Houstoun Lectures at the Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians, on Wednesday 3rd
December: Will Houstoun is back with a new lecture based around his recently
release DVD set, Modern Magic. During the lecture Will will teach a selection of
card and coin magic that is suitable for close-up and parlour and on which he
has been booked to lecture around the world, including multiple appearances at
The Magic Castle and The Magic Circle. The material that will be taught ranges
from easy to intermediate difficulty and will all be taught thoroughly, with a
view to explaining the details that really make the effects work. Join us to
delve into the world of Modern magic. "I have watched Will’s extraordinary
talent develop over the last ten years and I am very excited to see this project
finally come to light. His technical ability with cards and coins is simply
flawless and the Modern Magic DVD project will cement his technical and creative
virtuosity on a global scale." Michael Vincent. “[Will] is a really fine
magician with some serious chops… this is a remarkable collection that serious
students of close-up magic will enjoy for quite some time.” Genii. Visiting
Magicians welcome for just £5.00. Lecture starts at 8pm at the ECC Sports and
Social Club, Showell Road, Wolverhampton WV10 9LU (Map).
Contact Sue Oakley sueoakley61@gmail.com.
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Paul
Derek - The Birdman of Magic. One-off London show, this Sunday! Lee Hathaway writes: "If
you missed Blackpool this year, you'll probably have heard about the legendary
bird man Mr Paul Derek. Back by popular demand, Paul Derek is appearing in a
special one off show in London on the afternoon of 30th November! Expect big
boxes, contraptions and absolutely bloomin mayhem! Not for the faint hearted! This is
seriously not to be missed!" Tickets available from
www.eventbrite.co.uk."
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Magician
Ali Cook plays Spud McMellon in the new war film Kajaki. From the producers
of the Kings Speech, Kajaki is a true story following British Paratroopers in
Afghanistan caught in the middle of a minefield and the desperate attempt at
rescue. This film is a must-see with a four star review in Time Out and glowing
reviews from The Guardian and The Independent to name but a few. Kajaki is in
cinemas from 28th November 2014.
www.kajakimovie.com.
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Silly
Scott Watford Association of Magicians Lecture. Family Entertainer Silly
Scott will be lecturing this Tuesday, 2nd December, at the Watford Association
of Magicians. Scott is very excited as this will be his first UK lecture
following his performance at the Blackpool British National Championships in
February and rave reviews from his KidTalk lecture in California at the KAX
(KIDdabra/Steve Axtell) conference in January. 8pm at Watford Association of
Magicians Club, The Hall, Bricket Wood Social Club, Oak Avenue, Bricket Wood, St
Albans, Hertfordshire AL2 3LQ.
www.wamclub.co.uk
www.sillyscott.co.uk.
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Breaking Magic
series 2 is currently being repeated on Discovery: "It's back for a
second season of jaw-dropping illusions performed by four of the world's
most innovative magicians around the globe as they transform pure
science into head-scratching magic tricks. As Ben, Billy, Wayne and Nate
wow audiences on the streets of London, New York and Warsaw, you'll
learn about the chemistry, physics and biology behind the world's
greatest illusions. Breaking Magic fuses the showmanship and mystery of
street magic with the raw power of science. Watch as each trick
surprises unsuspecting bystanders with mystifying results; including
overpowering an entire American Football team to levitating fast food to
a life-threatening underwater escape and many more. Hidden cameras on
the streets capture bystanders awestruck by these magicians' unexpected
tricks, while viewers get the benefit of the magicians' insight, as they
explain the scientific reality behind each illusion." See
TV Magic.
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Magician
breaks club record: "David Baker from Prestatyn has become the only magician
in history to win the North Wales Magic Circle Close-up competition, Mental
Magic competition, and the Stage Magic competition in the same year since the
Circle began in 1942. The NWMC is a most prestigious magical society; some
members are internationally known performers, two have had their own TV series
and we have a World Champion of Magic in the membership. In addition to winning
all of the competitions, David was awarded the Derek Lawrence Wand for services
with the club magazine and the prestigious Presidents Cup. Alan Astra, president
of the International Brotherhood of Magicians British Ring, presented David with
the awards at the NWMC annual dinner on the 22nd November in the Springfield
hotel Holywell. If that wasn't enough David was also presented with the North
Wales Magic Circle presidency on the same evening." L to R: Alan Astra, David
Baker and Peter Hewson (NWMC Award Organiser).
www.nwalesmagic.co.uk.
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David J. Marks: Another Night of Magic & Comedy
- tonight in Suffolk. After David's sell out one-man show from last year he is back in a
new venue with lots of new ideas.
Ticket price includes a cheese board and soft drinks; feel free to bring along
your own alcohol and glasses will be provided. Doors open at 7pm. Seating
will be first come first served on the night, however for bookings of 8 people
you can have the choice of reserving a table. Comments from last year's show: "We loved the show. It was fantastic, the whole evening was brilliant; the
cheese board and the fact that we could bring a bottle, it was such a nice
relaxed atmosphere. You're very talented David"
"Everyone really awed at the show, they were all talking about it long into the
evening." "Brilliant night David, My party really enjoyed it..."
Saturday 29th November at 7.30pm at Kirton Church Hall, 21 Church Lane, Kirton, Suffolk IP10 0PT
(Map)
www.davidjmarks.co.uk.
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Stanley
Kubrick’s majestic 2001: A Space Odyssey is enjoying a limited
nationwide cinema release starting this week. Theatre, cinema and indeed all the arts
should be allowed to crossover into magic thinking. Will 2001 help you
with your double lift? Probably not. But if you want to inject a little theatre
into your performances it may inspire you in some way. This is a rare
opportunity to see this masterpiece, nearly 50 years on, on the big screen, in
all its digitally remastered glory. To watch the trailer and find out if it's on
near you
Click Here. Still not tempted? The movie features numerous visual illusions,
and even a 'no thread' floating pen sequence to ponder over, but really just see
it for its sheer cinematic brilliance. DT.
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"Britain's
Got Talent's Darcy Oake lands one hour magic show Edge of Reality"
Click Here • "Abracadabra: The 10 Best Magicians in the World"
Click Here • "A Little Abracadabra on the Phone"
Click Here • "Keith Barry’s coming home for Christmas"
Click Here • "Elizabeth Banks reveals Jennifer Lawrence is obsessed
with 'close-up magic'"
Click Here • "Seven magicians to star in 'The Illusionists'"
Click Here • "Seeing Is Disbelieving. Adam Trent, Magician, Makes
Broadway Debut"
Click Here •
"Derren Brown on the disappointment of coming out: 'It’s not that people
react badly to it – they really don't care'"
Click Here • "Renewed and returning: 'Fool Us,'"
Click Here •
"Q+A: Murray Sawchuck’s blind drive leads to 21 escapes, TV appearances
galore"
Click Here • "Magicians to bring high-tech illusions to Broadway"
Click Here • Magicians stage effort to restore Houdini's grave"
Click Here • Gigs not flowing in? This will cheer you up,
Click Here • "How does Dover mentalist Ben Murphy plan to shock us
next?"
Click Here • "Magicians labor in shadow of big names, but they’re
tenacious"
Click Here • "£19.50 tickets to 'Ghost Stories' at the Arts Theatre"
Click Here • "Australian magician Paul Cosentino to perform in
Vietnam"
Click Here • And finally, here's a fun video from 'World Order',
featuring an ingenious levitation, spotted by my son Louis,
Click Here, and the Star Wars TFA teaser 1, just in case you haven't
seen it yet,
Click Here • Your UK magic news is always welcomed, see you next
week, Duncan.
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