Number
1064 - Saturday 14th November 2020
The
Magic Circle Unlocked - Online for all. This Sunday at 7pm. The
Magic Circle invites both members and non-member magicians from around
the world to join us on November 15th for a free live online event that
will show off all that The Magic Circle represents and give non-members
a peek behind the curtain of this most prestigious and global magic
society.
The live show will feature contributions from leading stars of magic
including David Williamson, Wayne Dobson, Jeff McBride, Andy Nyman,
Michael Ammar, Gregory Wilson, Charlie Frye, Doc Eason, Laura London and
many more surprise guests. The show will include a special performance
by Adrian Lacroix live from Argentina.
Top international magic dealers will demonstrate the latest magic
available with exclusive discounts and offers. Watch live for a chance
to win incredible prizes kindly donated from magic dealers and other
one-off prizes. Make plans to join us on November 15th by simply heading
to our dedicated Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/themagiccircleunlocked and click 'Like' for
updates. The event is scheduled for 7pm GMT.
14.11.20
Paul
Zerdin - Hands Free - America's Got Talent Winner Paul Zerdin
announces 42-date UK Tour for 2021. "Technically immaculate, it’s
what he does with his slick talent that really sets him apart. His
relationship with the characters has all the dramatic tension of a
real-life double act" The Guardian. Paul Zerdin, the British comic
who has mesmerized audiences around the world with his ventriloquism
skills and edgy brand of comedy, and who took the America’s Got Talent
crown in 2015, announces a 42-date UK tour for 2021. Presented by ebp,
Paul Zerdin - Hands Free, will see the puppet master himself,
accompanied by his puppet playmates Sam, Baby and Albert performing at
theatres from 21st September through 20th November 2021.
After a busy year writing and filming the hit TV series Sponge Weekly, for his YouTube channel, performing some live shows during the summer holidays and autumn half-term, Paul will be returning to the London Palladium at Christmas with Pantoland at the Palladium so any thoughts of putting his feet up have gone right out of the window.
With masterful puppeteering, animatronic wizardry, and a blend of comedy - Paul Zerdin - Hands Free will serve to remind audiences that this talented ventriloquist/comedian who is at the top of his game... is also very funny – and we all need a good laugh! Tickets, which are all priced at £20 (plus any theatre booking fees), are now on sale, so do not miss out on your chance to see the winner of America’s Got Talent, the star of London’s Palladium Panto and without doubt one of Britain’s finest entertainers at a theatre near you. "If you think the words ‘brilliant’ and ‘ventriloquist’ have no place in the same sentence, go and see Paul Zerdin for some brutal re-education" Evening Standard. For venues and tickets see www.paulzerdin.com. 14.11.20
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week Guy Hollingworth on 'Britain's Worst Cheats' from March 1999. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
14.11.20
Ali Cook
- Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Ali Cook was the first magician to appear on ITV’s
Penn & Teller: Fool Us with
Jonathan Ross in 2011 and now makes a return appearance on the new US season with
Alyson Hannigan, premiering on CW and Netflix this Monday, 16th November.
14.11.20
Jamie
Allan's Illusionarium. From the innovators behind the exhibit Immersive
Van Gogh, comes a ground-breaking world
premiere immersive magic experience, just in time to light up the holiday
season.
This December, Lighthouse Immersive and renowned British illusionist Jamie Allan
invite you into a world of intrigue, mystery and wonder, with the world
premiere of Allan's Illusionarium. A labyrinth of magical rooms
transporting audiences to different eras in time, Illusionarium takes
you on an immersive journey through the evolution of magic as the
world's most famous illusionists share their deepest secrets.
Conceived by British high-tech magician Jamie Allen (iMagician), this
experiential exhibit blends Jamie's encyclopedic knowledge of the
history of magic with state-of-the-art technology, bringing the
illusions of the past into the 21st century.
Using 3D projections, life-like holograms and live magicians, Illusionarium offers the chance to experience some of the greatest,
grand-scale illusions in the world within a physically distanced
setting. The first of its kind installation will occupy the third
gallery space in the historic Toronto Star printing presses and run
alongside Immersive Van Gogh and Gogh by Car, filling the complex with
awe-inspiring immersive experiences that appeal to all ages and tastes.
Opening December 14th, 2020 for a limited engagement to February 15th,
2021, tickets for Jamie Allan's Illusionarium go on sale to the public
today, November 14th, at 10am via
www.illusionarium.ca.
14.11.20
Bob
Read’s Magical London: An idler’s guide to the magical capital of the
world. Over 150 sites, buildings, places or people of
interest to magical historians, magic collectors, magic visitors and
magicians who simply enjoy Sunday afternoon goofin’ around, 2005.
This was produced for The Magic Circle Centenary back in 2005 but
quickly sold out. Recently Bob Read's widow has found a few surplus
copies and they are now available for sale. Ian Keable is organising the
sale on her behalf. The cost is £7 including UK p&p (for overseas,
please contact Ian) by PayPal. Email
ian@iankeable.co.uk for
details. The proceeds will be going to Bob Read’s widow, with £1 donated
to The Magic Circle Foundation.
14.11.20
Give the gift of Magic this Christmas with the FizzWizzPop Virtual
Advent Calendar! This advent is unlike any other. For 25 days this December FizzWizzPop
will use her theatrical skills to bring some well needed joy, wonder and
laughter in the form of "video doors".
Every day up until Christmas morning each signed up participant will
have a unique video to watch which includes a mixture of performances,
full shows, tricks, tutorials, crafts and more! The cost for
FizzWizzPop's virtual at the moment is £21.00.
During 2020 Nikola turned her tiny bedroom into a studio theatre to
create virtual shows for children in need, supporting charities across
Belfast. Join FizzWizzPop's magical journey by clicking the link:
www.arkaneshop.com/christmas-calendar.
Also see "The Greatest Magic in life is you!"
Vimeo.
14.11.20
Afternoon
Tarot Sessions - Mr E Enterprises: A master mental effect with Tarot
cards. The tremendous advantages and possibilities of this stunning act
cannot be over exaggerated. Here is an out-of-this-world attraction,
which can become a one-person feature show wherever audiences gather.
The basic effect is that you make a secret prediction, either on a pad,
slate or sealed inside an envelope and this is given for safekeeping to
any spectator. Please note you have absolutely no need to touch your
prediction again during the course of your show.
A pack of Tarot cards (which may be borrowed) is introduced and may be
examined. Several members of your audience cut and shuffle the pack,
clearly the cards are thoroughly mixed together. A number of cards are
now selected and about seven to ten spectators who would like a reading,
each receive one, sight unseen, as they are distributed amongst your
audience. Immediately you appear to read their minds and start to
correctly reveal each of their chosen Tarot cards at lightning speed,
furthermore you disclose what that card predicts for the participant who
holds it. Your audience will be spellbound! Only one card remains
unnamed. Your earlier prediction is shown – let us say it’s the Seven of
Coins. The final card is now revealed, and you are 100% correct – it is
the Seven of Coins! Find out more, see
www.mreenterprises.co.uk.
14.11.20
CTG
by Peter Eggink - Merlins: CTG (Gimmicks & Online Instruction) by
Peter Eggink). Dynamo called it the best effect of Blackpool 2019! Peter
Eggink's "hands off" approach to the "Coin Through Can" sold out in just
hours upon its worldwide release in 2019. Through the year, Peter has
been taking this concept and developed it even further only to come back
better and stronger: a re-design of this fantastic concept now
implemented in the classic "Coin Thru Glass" effect. Watch the video,
find out more, visit
www.merlinswakefield.co.uk.
14.11.20
Master Peek Envelopes by Looch.
The Only Peek Envelope you'll ever need! Read My Mind Ltd are proud to
present our 'Master Peek' envelopes! A custom made utility prop that
allows you an easy, yet ultra deceptive peek of anything written onto
the back of a business card. The Master Peek envelopes are not simply
existing envelopes that have been modified. These envelopes have been
designed and engineered from the ground up to be the absolute best in
the business. The Master Peeks were designed and made for one thing...
Peeking! Watch the video, find out more, visit
www.readmymind.co.uk.
14.11.20
The
Security Pen - Mark Leveridge Magic: This routine was inspired by
Shaun McCree’s Silver Plating effect which I published in the
British Close Up Magic Symposium Book – The First Decade. Shaun took
the David Williamson premise of apparently inserting a coin into a pen
and then removing the cap and knocking the coin out again (from
Williamson’s Wonders by Richard Kaufman, 1989) and extended it to
three coins. His method required very high levels of skill involving
multiple palming and although Shaun can do it, I suspect many others
(myself included!) would give up half way through.
I loved the idea but wanted to simplify the handling while retaining the
essential flavour of the trick. The breakthrough came when I thought of
including a purse in the routine. This did away with the need to conceal
so many coins at one time and opened up all manner of possibilities for
plot and presentation. This great routine is available either as a
TricKlip Video Download if you learn best from video, or if you prefer
written directions, then please select the Master E-Routine Download
order button which will deliver the instructions via a PDF text file.
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
14.11.20
Hannibal, Talking Shtick with Mark James. Via your favourite listening platform including Podbean. 14.11.20
Matt Berry Interviews Uri Geller. Matt "yes, I can hear you Clem Fandango" Berry presents a series of interviews with the greats of the stage, screen and music worlds. On 18th November on BBC Radio 4 Matt talks to self-proclaimed psychic Uri Geller, recorded at Geller's home in 1974 just as the star was on the rise (repeat). See TV Magic for details. 14.11.20
The
Mark Leveridge November Podcast. On the 1st of every month Mark
publishes his 30 minute magic podcast, and in the November edition he
chats about the following: Mark reflects on the first ‘virtual’ Magic
Circle Young Magicians’ Club J-Day : have magicians these days become
too impatient in their magic lives? : Eric Eswin suggests that magic
clubs should not be so strict about preventing their members from
revealing secrets to the public : Zoom magic is rapidly becoming a
recognised sub section of general magic : lay people’s view of magic can
be very revealing : this December will be unlike any other for us
magicians! You can access the free audio either from
www.markleveridge.co.uk/podcast-archive or from
www.markleveridge.podbean.com from where you also sign up to be a
follower and automatically receive each issue when it is published at
the start of every month.
14.11.20
Come Dine with Me. Ipswich, 2012. "Magician David J Marks hosts the third dinner party in Ipswich, and hopes to win over Kerrie Pankhurst after offending her the previous night. His salmon starter impresses all the diners except Dave James, who explains all the gruesome things he would rather do than eat the fish, so the host lightens the mood by showing off his ventriloquist dummies and laying on a magic show." Sunday 15th November on More4 (repeat). See TV Magic for details. 14.11.20
Ken Ashburn. Harvey Seager writes: It is with regret I have to pass on the sad news of the passing of one of our members. Ken Ashburn from Leyland passed away on November 5th aged 83. 14.11.20
"Magician
Dynamo sues KFC for £200,000 over 'uncooked chicken' he claims gave him
food poisoning"
Click Here • "Magician & Psychic Michael Gutenplan to Presents A
Virtual Interactive Show"
Click Here • "Jewel Aich in ICU"
Click Here • "Lincoln duo launches self-guided magic course online"
Click Here • "Computer science is magic: what learning a card trick
can teach you about search algorithms"
Click Here • "Debbie McGee will bring 'magic' to Windsor panto"
Click Here • "David Copperfield's iconic show returns to the Las
Vegas Strip"
Click Here • "Take the 3rd STEM Challenge: learn a card trick that
predicts the future by the magic of maths"
Click Here • "Psychic Uri Geller claims he helped Scotland win
against Serbia in bizarre tweet"
Click Here • "I'm A Celebrity: Uri Geller details how insect from
Bushtucker Trial crawled out of him"
Click Here • "Famous YouTubers: how a magician in Indonesia put away
his wand and became a professional prankster"
Click Here • Your UK magic news is always welcome - see you next
week, Duncan.
14.11.20