Number
920 - 10th February 2018
Blackpool
Magicians' Club Present 3 Incredible Nights of Magic & Illusion.
Every evening Blackpool Magicians' Club will present the
following shows twice nightly at 6.15pm and 8.45pm. Friday: Issy
Simpson, Todd Robins, Matt Edwards, Aaron Crow, Sylvester the Jester,
Christopher Hart, Stephen Williams Jr, and Craig Christian. Saturday:
Richard Cadell, TC Tahoe, Niek Takens, The Great Kaplan, Aaron Crow,
Richard Turner, Pop Haydn and Fluteman. Sunday: Magus Utopia,
Noel Britten, Javier Benitez, Aaron Crow, Les Chapeaux Blancs, Yo Kato,
Marty Putz and Stuart MacDonald. That's quite a line up! Book Now at
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
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Blackpool
Magic Convention 'Bear Pit Close-up' is back! The hugely popular
Bear Pit Close-up is being brought back for 2018. Join Fay Presto, Chad
Long, Harry Robson, Shaun McCree, Kieron Johnson and Brendan Rodrigues
and watch just how they perform in the real world under exacting
conditions! Book Now at
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
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David
Stone: Magic Unleashed. Leicester Square Theatre Lounge, London. From the
organisers: Direct from Paris, multi-award-winning magician David Stone presents
his unique brand of comedy and illusion live in Leicester Square. Limited to
just 55 seats, experience the impossible and hilarious, closer than ever before.
Having amazed the likes of Bono and Bruce Willis, in this show he will make
bottles of Champagne appear from nowhere, multiply dozens of packets of
cigarettes while desperately trying to quit smoking, and vanish a borrowed ring
that will reappear in a very unexpected place! Highly respected by the magic
community, David Stone won the French Championship of Magic aged just 23, and
the Close-up Grand Prix of South America at 24. He later gained 3rd place at the
World Championships of Magic in Stockholm. He is quite simply one of the finest
performers in the world – a creative and skilful magician who likes
misdirection, wacky comedy and lemons. Enjoy a ridiculous mix of weirdness and
sublime sleight-of-hand in this intimate West End venue. 15th-18th April. See
www.secretcellarlondon.com for more info and to book.
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"Britain’s
Got Talent magician Issy Simpson, 9, reveals her nerves ahead of headline gig at
world’s biggest magic convention"
www.metro.co.uk. "Mini Magician Issy Simpson Wows Holly and Phillip with Her
Bag of Tricks"
YouTube.
Issy will be a guest on BBC Breakfast News on Thursday 15th February, and can be
seen live on stage on Friday 16th February at the Blackpool Magic Convention.
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
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Conjuring
at the Court, Thursday 22nd February, London. From the organisers: Need a
magic fix after Blackpool? Enjoy London’s own gala magic show, Conjuring at the
Court! With the Amazing Guy, Thom Peterson; the hilarious Mandy Muden;
fast-paced illusionists Jason Steele & Joanne; and the wonderful Nicholas
Einhorn. Compere Russell Levinson. Tickets for the show are still only £11 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com – it’s cheaper to book in advance. The show
starts at 8pm and runs to 10pm with an interval. It’s in the lovely function
room of the Drayton Court. Come early to enjoy a meal before the show. To get
there: it’s at the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 8PH (Map).
Just 12 minutes from Central London. Parking is free from 6.30pm.
10.2.18
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, Ian Keable appearing on New Faces of '87
on 20th November 1987. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
10.2.18
Blackpool
Magic Convention App. From the organisers: Blackpool Magic Convention has
finally brought out a free app to enhance your convention experience. With full
schedules for each day, artiste profiles, a comprehensive list of dealers
attending the convention and handy extras, you are going to have the most
amazing convention experience! Apple:
Click Here. Android:
Click Here.
10.2.18
Bristol
Day of Magic relocation plan for 2019. The Bristol Society of Magic are
planning to relocate its Bristol Day of Magic back to Bristol in May 2019 for
the first time in decades. Held in Weston Super Mare for many years and more
recently in Nailsea, a central hotel venue in the city has been booked and plans
are being made with an updated format and new name "Magic in the City". Bristol
Society President Roger Bafico said, "This is an exciting opportunity to bring
the convention back to Bristol and present the convention in a new format that
will be up to date and appeal to all ages". In preparation for the re-launch in
2019 the Bristol convention will be not be held this year.
www.bristolmagic.co.uk.
10.2.18
Merlins
of Wakefield Magic Festival Day, Sunday 13th May. Merlins are staging a
Magic Festival Day on Sunday 13th May at
The Academy
Theatre, Birdwell. This is a new venue and has easy access from the M1
(junction 36), plenty of free parking, a cafe and bar, and full theatre
facilities. Full details will be announced soon, but you can buy a ticket now:
Click Here.
www.merlinswakefield.com.
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A
Cavalcade of Wonders, Fisher Theatre, Bungay. Following the success of their
show A Night of Mystery, Chris and Belinda North are launching their new
Victorian show A Cavalcade of Wonders. This new production embraces all the
excitement and nostalgia of entertainment in the Victorian era with magic,
comedy and intrigue and is designed to appeal to the whole family - Saturday
February 17th at 7.30pm Fisher Theatre, Broad Street, Bungay, Suffolk NR35 1EE (Map)
www.fishertheatre.org
and
www.victoriantheatre.co.uk.
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Merlins
of Wakefield new ‘Preview’ catalogue now available! Merlins write: Now with
even more pages and great items from
Magic Wagon,
Tora,
3D Magic Works and more... Download your copy
Click Here. If you would prefer a free printed copy, just email your postal
address to merlins@btconnect.com. We
are also at The Blackpool Magic Convention from 16th – 18th February and will be
launching several new and exclusive items. If you are going to Blackpool and
want anything brought along, contact us on 01924 339933 before 4pm on Wednesday
14th February.
www.merlinswakefield.com.
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A
Lifetime In Magic. From the publishers: Just a few days left! You have until
midnight on Tuesday 13th February 2018 to pre-order your copy of the fabulous
new Devin Knight book called A Lifetime In Magic. Scheduled to be launched at
the Blackpool Convention on Friday 16th February 2018, this is the first volume
of a projected three volume set featuring the totally amazing mentalism and
magic of one of the world's cleverest originators. The first book contains 9 of
Devin's creations, effects which have the capacity to totally fool even the most
astute spectators and yet using methods which are practical and highly workable.
There are no pipe dreams here, it is all material that Devin has played before
lay audiences. The 130 page photo illustrated soft back book can be pre-ordered
right now, and if you place your order by Tuesday 13th February 2018, you will
also receive a link to download a free copy of the excellent Chris Rawlins
e-book Roulette. Plus, if you are attending the Blackpool Convention, you can
pre-order your copy with no P&P charges and collect at the convention itself.
Subscribers to Magicseen can, as always, mail order the book at their normal 20%
discount. For more info and to pre-order your copy, go to
www.magic.forgecom.info/magbooks.htm.
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Exonian Magical Society One Day Convention. Ozzy Dee writes: The Exonian
Magical Society can announce we will be having our 1 Day Convention on the 5th
October. This will be Friday, which is a brave thing to do, to break with the
mould, but thought we would like to be different. It will include all the usual
features of a convention, plus a 3 course meal all included in the price. More
details in the future
www.exonianmagicalsociety.co.uk.
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Michael Jordan's High Jinx Show - now on tour. This fast paced family variety show features grand illusions, crazy circus thrills, incredible tricks and the High Jinx Dancers . A show for all ages, sure to knock your socks off and leave you wanting more!
Saturday 10th February 7pm - Taunton Brewhouse
Tuesday 13th February 2.30pm - Heywood Civic Centre
Wednesday 14th February 7.45pm - Viva Blackpool
Thursday 15th February 7.45pm - Viva Blackpool
Friday 16th February 6pm - Viva Blackpool
Saturday 17th February 7.45pm - Viva Blackpool
Wednesday 21st February 2pm - Stourbridge Town Hall
Saturday 24th February 6.00pm - Huddersfield LBT
For more information visit
www.highjinx.co.uk.
10.2.18
The
Free February Mark Leveridge Podcast is now ready! Mark comments on the
recent Session organised by Joshua Jay and Andi Gladwin. "If someone
asks you to perform, you are not obliged to do so" - Mark explains why he
agrees with this assertion from Roberto Giobbi. Mike Close reveals how to take
the sting out of strong magic to make it more acceptable to lay people. Mark
offers an important piece of advice that could make sure you get more enquiries
from your website. You can listen to a Mark's Monthly Message Audio File on
Developing A Performing Personality. And finally, how Facebook gives you even
less opportunity to get your message across via your posts. You can listen to
all of the above online, or you can download the MP3 file to any suitable
playback device, from either
www.markleveridge.co.uk/podcast.php or
www.markleveridge.podbean.com.
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Matthew
Wright 3SM Lecture in Cannock, this Monday. Tony Dawson writes: 3SM are
proud to present this exciting, one night only lecture that no magician will
want to miss! Matthew Wright: Puppeteer, comedian, magician extraordinaire! A
devoted student of prestidigitation, Mr Wright is an experienced practitioner of
his craft. He studied theatre at the Central School of Speech and Drama, a
school that has produced such luminaries as Sir Lawrence Olivier and Dame Judy
Dench. Following that, he also obtained a BA in special effects, where he
specifically learned how to design and craft exciting and never-before-seen
magic tricks. Open to visiting magicians (£5 charge). Monday 12th February at
8pm at Beefeater, Longford House, Cannock, WS11 1SJ (Map).
Contact:
www.facebook.com/3smmagic Email:
southstaffordshiresociety@outlook.com.
10.2.18
Zane's Mind Reading Express Deck
now in stock. Zane writes: The 'Mind Reading Express Deck' is now in
stock and available to purchase. There is a promo video of the product
on my site
Click Here. I will be trading at the Blackpool Magic Convention in
my usual spot in The Arena - I hope to see lots of MagicWeek readers
there! www.zanesmagicshop.com.
20.1.18
Valentine's
Special Show. Smoke & Mirrors present a special Valentine's Night Special:
Treat your loved one to a night of magic and laughter. Our specially designed
night gives each couple a table to themselves, half a bottle of Champagne and a
rose on your table. With canapés on arrival and two of our Comedy Magicians to
entertain you. Tickets are priced per couple. Bar opens at 3pm. Theatre doors
7pm. Show time 8pm -10pm. See
www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk.
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Day earlier
News Deadline next week. Please submit news by 12 noon Thursday for Saturday
17th February edition.
Many thanks, DT.
10.2.18
"UK’s
leading comedian/magician tops the bill at Towcester Mill Brewery"
Click Here • "Magician/Illusionist Adam Trent Chats About The
Fascination Of Magic, Touring With 'The Illusionists' And Continuing To
Amaze Audiences"
Click Here • "Britain's Got Talent magician coming to Cheshire
venue"
Click Here • "Magician Randy Shine looks to put spotlight on the
history of African-American magicians"
Click Here • "It must be magic for former Ottery St Mary lorry
driver"
Click Here • "Illusionist Adam Trent Teaches Us Mesmerizing Magic
Tricks – Watch the Video!"
Click Here • "Pure magic! Emilia Clarke and Troy the Magician at
Centrepoint"
Click Here • "Illusionist Correctly Guesses Ali Lucia's Number"
Click Here • Please note the day earlier news deadline next week:
Thursday 12 noon. Many thanks, Duncan.
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