Number
1015 - 7th December 2019
Magic
Goes Wrong opens at the Vaudeville Theatre on Saturday 14th December.
From the producers: Mischief Theatre collaborate with co-writers for the
first time as they bring their new show Magic Goes Wrong, created with
stage legends Penn and Teller, to the London stage as part of the
company’s year-long residency at the Vaudeville Theatre.
The creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About
A Bank Robbery have collaborated with Penn & Teller, whose
successful double act has seen rise to become one of the world’s biggest
magic acts selling out venues in London and the US. It is the next ‘Goes
Wrong’ comedy in the West End after Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Play
That Goes Wrong. Magic Goes Wrong will see the original company return
to star in the show, which has been written by Penn Jillette, Henry
Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields and Teller, and it will be directed
by Adam Meggido with magic consultancy by Ben Hart.
Vaudeville Theatre, 404 Strand, London WC2 from 14th December 2019 to 15th
March 2020. For more information and to book visit
www.mischieftheatre.co.uk. [Penn & Teller will not be appearing in
the production, but will be in the UK, and can be heard on The Zoe Ball
Breakfast Show, 6.30am-9.30am, on BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday 10th December.
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"It's
Magic... Up North!" An Evening of Magic with Martin Daniels & Chris
Cross. From the promoters: Roll up, Roll up! Daniels & Cross are two
of the Best Comedy Magicians in the UK - combining quick wit and
stand-up comedy with very clever illusions and magic tricks, expect a
magical stage performance with plenty of laughs! Suitable for both
adults and children.
Chris Cross is The Great Magician of the North and has been performing
magic tricks since he was just 10 years old! Now, with over 20 years in
the game, this tricky Geordie cheekster has appeared on BBC’s The One
Show, CBBC’s The Slammer, performed for The British Royal Family,
International Royalty and has amazed many celebrities at many high
profile events around the world – including Boy George’s 50th Birthday
Party, Alice Cooper’s press conference, Mike Tyson’s sportsmans dinner,
on-set for Sir David Jason and backstage magic for The Arctic Monkeys!
Cross performed to 2,000 people at The Edinburgh Playhouse in 2019, as a
surprise on David Blaine’s show, during Blaine’s first ever UK tour.
Martin Daniels has had a career in show business spanning decades
and is the successor of his Dad, the late and very great Paul Daniels.
He’s now carrying the flame of the Daniels Magical Dynasty and for the
past 20 years has been performing all over the globe on cruise ships.
He’s a wonderful comedy magician in his own right – with television
appearances throughout the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s on The Paul Daniels Magic
Show, and The Les Dennis Laughter Show. He presented TV’s ‘Game for a
Laugh’ and he has appeared on The Children’s Royal Variety Show five
times. In 2011, Daniels received a standing ovation from American
magicians, Penn & Teller, on the hit TV show ‘Fool Us’, where he
performed a masterful illusion – fooling everyone in the audience! See
them together in the Toon for one night only, book now! Sunday 9th
February at Tyne Theatre & Opera House, 117 Westgate Road, Newcastle
upon Tyne NE1 4AG
www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk.
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Colin
Skinner presents The Trick with Andy Reay and Sean Heydon this Wednesday, 11th December
at 8pm. From the promoters: Leicester's only magic and illusion night returns, with two
more incredible magicians, hosted by Colin
Skinner.
Andy Reay is one of the funniest comedy magicians in the UK today. His superb comic timing and engaging style mean he's in high demand with theatre and comedy club audiences the world over. A truly international performer, he has wowed audiences in 28 major cities around the world for both corporate and private clients. He's chuckled with Whoopee Goldberg and astounded Neil Patrick Harris in New York and he's even shown David Copperfield a few tricks in Las Vegas. Andy is proud to be a member of The Magic Circle, the most prestigious magic club in the world. www.comedymagish.com.
Sean Heydon is arguably the most televised illusionist in the UK, and is fast
becoming one of the world's most exciting and cutting edge performers.
With experience spanning over two decades and already a multi-award
winning entertainer, Heydon is widely recognised as The Alternative
Magician. His unique creative take on traditional magic, coupled with a
natural ability to perform comedy, is what sets him aside from his peers.
Entertaining through comedy dusted with a little magic is Heydon's
forte. www.seanheydon.co.uk.
Doors open at 7.30pm, with the first performance beginning at around 8pm. Performance times will be around 40 minutes, with a break for you to try and figure out how they did it and head to the bar. Entry starts at £8 in advance, including an Agwa cocktail. Advance tickets will come off sale at 7pm on the day of the event, and you can then get tickets on the door for £10 - but you don't get a free cocktail, and you will not be guaranteed a seat. Your seats will be grouped by the lead bookers name, so please book together or send us an email to ensure you're with your friends. Finish time 10.30pm. Bar open until 11pm. Age: 18+ Venue: The Shed, 5 Yeoman Street, Leicester LE1 1UT (Map) See www.facebook.com. 7.12.19
MagicFest
2019. 27th December to 5th January in Edinburgh. Join The Trickster,
Jingles the Reindeer and Sonny the Bunny on the nutty train to Magical
Christmas Madness! Just one of the many events at the 10th MagicFest.
The four-times winner of Scottish ‘Children’s Entertainer of the Year’
Tricky Ricky takes you on a magical festive journey. Prepare to be
amused and amazed in a fast-paced, nutty, comedic and chaotic magic show
for kids aged from 1 to 101! “A polished performance” Edinburgh Evening
News. “A Consummate professional” List Magazine. Saturday 28th December.
See
www.magicfest.co.uk.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week The
Zodiac Brothers (Paul Kieve and Lawrence Leyton) in a guest spot on The Ronn
Lucas Show from 4th February 1991. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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'The
Illusioneer' presents 'The Magic of Christmas' on Wednesday, 18th
December. From the organisers: The show brings together some of London's
most talented magicians for a full evening of sophisticated
entertainment. It's a cornucopia of magic: close up, parlour and casino
trickery, as well as an opportunity to enjoy magic puzzles and mystery.
Before the show, guests will have the chance to explore the manor, to
indulge at the bar and to unwind in a glamorous setting. Doors and bar
open from 6pm to 12 midnight; the show will start at 8pm. Duration
approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including short intervals. Food
available from the bar. Car Parking available. Tickets and more info via
www.theillusioneer.co.uk or
www.eventbrite.co.uk. Venue: Belair House, Gallery Road, West
Dulwich, London SE21 7AB (Map).
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Creating
the Impossible by Chris Wardle and James Ward. Looking for a
magical read this festive season? Would you like to add a book to your
Christmas list? Want to spark your creativity and learn 15 new effects
in the process? Since its publication, Creating the Impossible
has received a Five Star review in Vanish magazine, as well as
amazing comments and reviews from Jason Goldberg, Angelo Carbone, Walt
Lees and Dan Garrett, to name just a few. Chris Wardle and James Ward
are both award-winning members of The Magic Circle and have between them
devised effects which have been published in numerous books and
magazines and which have featured on TV, radio and the stage. The book
has a foreword by Geoffrey Durham and is available now from your
favourite magic dealer.
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Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality is being repeated on Wednesday 18th December on Virgin Media One. "Christine Bleakley presents a magic special starring illusionist Darcy Oake. Recorded before a live theatre audience, it is an evening of breathtaking, logic-defying, spectacular illusions in the grand old tradition of stage magic. Prepare to be amazed as Darcy promises three things: some things you will have never seen before, some things you will never see again and some things you will have to see to believe." See TV Magic for details. 7.12.19
The
December E-Video Newsletter. Mark Leveridge writes: the latest 30
minute online video presentation from Mark Leveridge Magic is out, and
this month the contents are as follows. The Teach In – learn an
easy to do routine for business or social use using a regular deck and a
business card. Top Tips – some sound advice about using patter
properly. The Strolling Magician Unplugged – part 23 provides the
final two core elements that go to make up good strolling magic tricks.
Web Offers – I take a look at one of the very best book tests
available and the card routine I have performed the most, both of which
are on offer this month. 60 Seconds To Success – how to help get
more bookings. The Review Corner – I take a look at SansMinds’
Mimic effect. You can access the full E-Video Newsletter for just £2.00
when taken as part of a 1yr sub, or £5.00 if purchased on its own. For
more information and to watch a trailer, go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
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Blackpool
Magicians' Club Annual Mega Auction. From the organisers: Thursday 13th February 2020
in The
Derham Lounge, Winter Gardens, Blackpool. Commences at 10am with
viewing from 9am. Please note: All lots have now been allocated for the 2020
Auction. Admission is free to Convention Registrants and visiting
magicians. For further details please contact Michael Shepherd
gmfs.msm@gmail.com.
Also remember it is also the International Close-up Competition on the
Thursday night.
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Magical
transformation.
Joe Swing (magician Zane of
Zane's Magic
Shop) has a residency at The Weald of Kent Golf Club, near Ashford
in
Kent through December. He'll be singing two sets of Rat Pack hits on
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, see
www.weald-of-kent.co.uk/christmas. As well as a
restaurant, there's a bar, so if local magicians want to go along, have a listen and say hello,
they'll be most welcome.
www.joeswing.co.uk.
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Disney
and Cameron Mackintosh's multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins is
flying high at the Prince Edward Theatre. Starring Zizi Strallen in
the title role, Charlie Stemp as Bert, Joseph Millson as Mr Banks, Amy
Griffiths as Mrs Banks and the legendary Petula Clark as The Bird Woman,
the magical story of the world's favourite Nanny is triumphantly and
spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography,
incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
Critics have singled out the magic for praise including Michael
Billington in The Guardian describing one of the scenes as one of three
highlights of ‘ecstasy’ in the show: "In A Spoonful of Sugar, thanks
to the illusions of Paul Kieve and Jim Steinmeyer, a partially destroyed
kitchen is restored to pristine order". The Evening Standard
described their joint illusion work as "Terrific" and The Sun raved
about the "Incredible staging" of the illusions.
'Mary Poppins' based on the stories of P L Travers and the Walt Disney
film. Producers: Walt Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron
Mackintosh. Prince Edward Theatre, London, booking to 7th June 2020.
www.marypoppinsonstage.co.uk. "How Mary Poppins has changed for the
stage"
www.bbc.co.uk/news.
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Magicseen
Lite Issue 4. From the publishers: We are delighted to announce the
release of our latest taster issue download, this one being based on the
November 2019 full edition. Magicseen Lite Issue 4 contains the full
article on Fay Presto, a performer who can never be accused of being
dull, we offer kid show entertainers 10 ways to make children laugh, and
in the latest Dealer's Booth we feature Mission Magic, a highly
successful and somewhat unique magic supplier. We also provide a neat
routine from Gary Jones in the Masterclass, and because we know how much
most of you like to read comments on the new releases, we include a
compilation of the latest product reviews. Magicseen Lite is completely
free to download from the Magicseen website at
www.magicseen.com,
or you can get your copy from Card Shark, Discount Magic, Vanishing Inc,
PropDog, Black Artefacts and Mission Magic, all of whom carry the
publication as well. Magicseen Lite is a great way to discover what the
UK's only independent magazine is all about, so download your free copy
today.
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Alex
Foden wins Roy Johnson Close-up Competition 2019. Adam Edgeley
writes: The Leicester Magic Circle is pleased to announce the winner of
the Roy Johnson Close-up Competition 2019 is Alex Foden. Seven
competitors took part in front of an audience of over 50 people. Also on
the night, Tony Rix was awarded honorary President; to say he was happy
is an understatement. Well done to everyone.
www.theleicestermagiccircle.co.uk.
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Magic
at Christmas with Paul Ormonde, Saturday 21st December. From the
organisers: Paul Ormonde will be appearing at Eddie Rockets, The Quays
Shopping Centre, Newry, N. Ireland on Saturday 21st December from 2pm -
4pm. He will perform close-up magic for Christmas shoppers. The Magic of
Christmas will include something for all ages when Paul Ormonde, a
Member of The Magic Circle London, will demonstrate the visually
impossible. Don't let this opportunity to see him disappear!
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The Carbonaro Effect, the hidden-camera magic show, with illusionist-cum-prankster Michael Carbonaro is being repeated on 4Music right now, see TV Magic for details. 7.12.19
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Your UK magic news is always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
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