Number
1151 - Saturday 16th July 2022
IBM
British Ring Convention, 1st-4th September, Eastbourne. From the organisers:
We are excited to announce the addition of two more star guests to the
Convention lineup at Eastbourne. Craig Petty is best known for his incredible
award-winning tricks and performances and for the last 25 years he has risen
through many challenges and achieved success like no other. We are delighted
that he will be presenting a lecture for delegates on the Saturday of the
convention.
The Jeffery Atkins Memorial Lecture will be a Q&A on Sunday and we are thrilled
to announce this will be with Nick Mohammed. Nick is best known for his
character Mr Swallow which he has portrayed across both stage and television for
over a decade. A star in the comedy world, and increasingly in demand as an
actor and comedian, this is a must see event at the convention.
To register for the full four days, the weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) or individual
days go to
www.britishring.org.uk. Discounted rates for I.B.M. British Ring members and
all young magicians (aged 17 and under).
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Circus
1903 with Ringmaster David Williamson returns to London for Christmas!
Experience all the thrills and daredevil entertainment of a turn-of-the-century
circus in an all-new home for 2022 – Eventim Apollo! There’s a world of
"entertainment to delight all ages this Christmas" (Evening Standard), as
sensational puppetry from the award-winning team behind War Horse puts elephants
back in the ring as never seen before, alongside a huge cast of the most unique,
jaw-dropping and surprising acts from all four corners of the globe! From strong
men to contortionists, acrobats to high wire and much more, Circus 1903 will
astound, captivate, and transport audiences of all ages to the mesmerising
Golden Age of circus.
For an intimate circus experience, sit within the stalls to be up close to all of the magic and daredevil action. Or soar to great heights and witness the spectacle with a cinematic view from our circle seats. Wherever you sit, you are guaranteed a magnificent circus 1903 experience. 15th December 2022 - 1st January 2023. 11am, 3pm, 7.30pm. www.circus1903.com. 16.7.22
Christian
Grace lectures for The Surrey Society of Magicians on Thursday, 21st July.
Christian's reply to a question recently in an interview was: "My desire to
create comes entirely from a pursuit to find the best solutions for effects that
I see myself performing. It starts from how I think magic should look and feel
to the audience. I strive to create direct and deceptive methods that emulate
what it might look like if it were actual magic and I seldom compromise this.
It's an ongoing process and I love it. Selling and sharing my magic on a bigger
scale came about by happenstance a few years back at The Session Convention. I
was casually performing my magic to new friends and it was Vanishing Inc. that
approached me and showed an interest in working together on projects." Members
are free and visiting magicians are welcome for a £10 entrance fee. The lecture
takes place in East Horsley, Surrey at 8pm on the 21st. For full details contact
Adam Mosley: addmoses@hotmail.com.
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Dave
Jones Lecture - Manchester Circle of Magicians. Alex D Fisher, Entertainment
Secretary, writes: Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle Dave Jones will be
lecturing for the Manchester Circle of Magicians this Monday, 18th July from
7.30pm. The club is proud to have such a renowned worker, teacher, and
all-around good egg at the club room. Pizzas and burgers all on a two for one
deal, so why not come along grab a meal first, and then join us for what
promises to be an amazing evening. Non-members welcome, £10 on the door. Venue:
The Micker Brook, Councillor Lane, Cheadle, Greater Manchester SK8 5NU.
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
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Chris
Congreave Lecture - British Magical Society. Our last lecture before the
Summer recess is with Chris Congreave offering something for everyone.
Non-members welcome for the very modest fee of £5. No need to book, simply turn
up. Tuesday 26th July at 7.30pm at Weoley Castle Working Mens Club, 158 Barnes
Hill, Birmingham B29 5TY.
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"Magician
Graham Jolley joins Patrick Christys and predicts the new Prime Minister"
YouTube.
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Card
Craze by Martin MacMillan - International Magic. Two Jumbo Cards, each cut
into three pieces, are removed from a wallet, mixed and placed face down
according to a spectator's instruction. When the pieced together cards are
turned up, the magician's prediction is shown to match their order exactly.
Only one prediction is used, it's 100% correct, the spectator's choices are
random, no equivoque, instant reset and easy to do. What's more, everything is
fully examinable. Supplied with cards, prediction and a specially designed
wallet. This is a novel trick that you'll do right away and use again and again.
New release, in stock now, priced £10.50. Watch the video and find out more at
www.internationalmagic.com.
16.7.22
Alexandra
Park & Palace Kaleidoscope Festival, Saturday July 23rd. Samuel Hurst 'The
Peoples Magician' and UK Family Entertainer of the Year 2019 winner will be
running a full day of Family Cabaret and Magic at the Festival with his company,
Beautiful Magicians Club, featuring: UK Family Entertainer of the Year 2022 Jezo
Bond; Dov Zaks Captain Calamity; Amazing Hula Hoop artist Oopsie Ooh and child
juggling sensation Harvey Juggling. Plus multiple secret celebrity guest
magicians, games, music and shenanigans. Tickets to the whole festival with
headline acts Orbital and the Happy Mondays via
www.kaleidoscope-festival.com/lineup.
16.7.22
Fay
Presto elected Honorary Vice President Ulster Society of Magicians. James
Hobart writes: The Ulster Society of Magicians are delighted to announce that
the legendary Fay Presto has been elected as our Honorary Vice President. Fay
commented: "I did indeed have an Irish Grandmother on my fathers side, and
the status of her husband has been lost in the mists of time, it may be that I
am in fact half Irish. I have always been drawn to the Emerald Isle and have had
some quite wonderful times driving around your beautiful countryside. I have
always met with warmth and legendary wonderful Irish Hospitality. I hope in the
near future I may visit again and renew my links with your organisation."
We're looking forward to a long and happy association and friendship
www.online-usm.com.
16.7.22
Seth
Race on Craig Petty's Magic TV: 'Talk Magic'. Every week Craig Petty sits
down and chats with a well known magician; a creator, a performer, or someone
who has had a positive impact on the Magic Community. "Creator, innovator,
magician, head manufacture at Penguin Magic and more..."
YouTube.
16.7.22
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week
Wayne Dobson in one of his weekly guest spots on 'The Joe Longthorne Show' from
5th October 1988. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
16.7.22
The
Science of Magic Association 2022 Conference - this Thursday & Friday.
From the organisers: We plan to hold a gala show on the evening of July
20th, followed by two full conference days on July 21st and 22nd. We’re
looking forward (with cautious optimism) to once again bringing together
academics, researchers and magicians from around the world and featuring
top keynote speakers, with presentations and poster sessions about the
latest science of magic research.
This event will take place in-person at Goldsmiths University of London,
and we’ll also be integrating some of the virtual tools and options to
provide some free virtual access to selected events on the day. Various
recordings will be posted online afterwards.
Featured Speakers: Guest of honour: Derren Brown - Mentalist and
Illusionist (virtually attending).
Keynote Speakers: Prof Sophie Scott - Director of the Speech
Communication Lab at UCL.
Prof Chris French - Founder of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit
at Goldsmiths.
Laura London - Sleight of hand artist.
Luke Jermay - Mentalist and magician.
For registration information visit
www.scienceofmagicassoc.org.
16.7.22
Supreme
are back! Under new ownership since the 90s and now formally trading as
Magic Supreme Ltd., the carefully warehoused Supreme Magic product archive has
been quietly accessible for quite some time, but now the virtual door has been
flung open and much more stock is being made available to online customers.
As one of the Supreme team posted on social media after his first visit:
"It's breathtaking. There are tens of thousands of boxes here, with pristine
items within them that have been carefully stored for decades and are now being
organised, catalogued, and gradually made available again to the magical world.
I repeat... tens of thousands!"
It’s not just Supreme... What are believed to be the last stocks of some original Morrissey products are also now available, along with quite a few sought-after publications coming to light. For more information, currently available products, and to sign-up for emerging stock news visit www.magicsupreme.co.uk. There’s also a Facebook page: www.facebook.com/magicsupremeltd. 16.7.22
Flash
Sale! Merlins of Wakefield have updated their website to make it
quicker and easier to use:
www.merlinswakefield.com. Right now they are having a Flash Sale
until Midnight on Tuesday 19th July with over 1,000 items at up to 60%
off RRP –
Click Here for details. If you have any used items or collections
you are looking to sell, contact them for a quote:
merlins@btconnect.com.
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Dave
Allen is the WAM Stage Magician of the Year 2022. Dave was particularly
thrilled as this was a brand new act that he has been working on with a
completely new character. A silent act, which for those who know Dave will agree
he is anything but! Dave was working on the act in the back of his ebike shop
after closing hours, in preparation for the competition.
The competition took place at the new WAM (Watford Association of Magicians) HQ
in Abbots Langley on July 5th on their fabulous stage with full lighting and
racked seating. Dave's act included many visual magic effects including two
different types of levitation and the appearance of a Lamborghini ('ride on'
Children's version). Dave said he was thrilled to get the award again after
winning it over 14 years ago. He also currently holds the title WAM Close-up
Magician of the Year. See
www.magicdaveparties.co.uk and
www.wamclub.co.uk.
16.7.22
The
Mark Leveridge July Podcast. Pull up a sun lounger, adjust the
parasol, pop in your ear buds and enjoy half an hour with Mark
Leveridge: Contemplating what is likely to be the next big thing for
magic. Does street magic really actually exist as an entertainment
format? The importance of self-evaluation in magic. Defining at what
moment a prop, move or idea can be classed as ‘public domain’. Marc
Paul’s Masterclass – an exercise in total professionalism. Analysing the
unofficial magic contract between you and your audience. You can get
free access either from
www.markleveridge.co.uk/podcast-archive, or from
www.markleveridge.podbean.com where you can also sign up to be a
follower and receive each new monthly release automatically.
16.7.22
Magic at the Barn - Rochford, Essex, today and tomorrow. Award-winning magic, illusion, impossibilities, mind-reading and comedy, in an enchanting 17th century red brick barn theatre in Rochford, Essex. Featuring the conjuring feats of Oliver Tabor, magic and comedy from Wayne Trice and incredible mysteries from Joel Dickenson. Now in its 19th year, this will be the first set of summer shows since the pandemic. The perfect magical treat for all the family. Saturday 16th July at 7.30pm and Sunday 17th July at 3pm. £7.50 child, £12.50 adult, £35 family of four. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk. Ticket line: 01702 543242. Red Brick Barn, Sutton Hall, Shopland Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1LH. 16.7.22
Matt Berry Interviews Uri Geller. "Matt Berry presents a series of interviews with the greats of the stage, screen and music worlds. Uri Geller. Matt talks to self-proclaimed psychic Uri Geller, recorded at Geller's home in 1974 just as the star was on the rise." (Repeat) Monday 25th July on BBC Radio 4 Extra. See TV Magic for details. 16.7.22
"Glasgow's
new late night showbar with fire throwers, magicians and cocktails to open this
weekend"
Click Here • "Magician David Copperfield answers 7 Questions with
Emmy and does a magic trick"
Click Here • "Canada To Host 2022 World Championship Magician
Competition"
Click Here • "The World’s Best Casino and Card Magicians"
Click Here • "Hundreds of magicians 'appear' in Atlanta for annual
convention"
Click Here • "Audience left open-mouthed after a night of utter
mystery - illusionist Derren Brown takes to the stage at The Lowry"
Click Here • "Illusionist Alex Ramon Opens Exclusive Show in Lake
Tahoe"
Click Here • "Dr Lynn inspired Harry Houdini to take up magic, but
he's largely unknown"
Click Here • That's it for another week. Your UK magic news is
always welcome - see you next week, Duncan.
16.7.22