Number
1157 - Saturday 27th August 2022
Show
Me the Magic! A Britain's Got Talent Magic Special is in the works, writes
Felicity Cross in The Scottish Sun: ""Britain’s Got Talent to launch a brand new
TV spin-off – with a mind-boggling twist. The one-off spectacular will invite
acts like Marc Spelmann and Richard Jones back to the show that made their name,
where they will vie to be crowned the Got Talent Champion of Magic... He [Simon
Cowell] sees honing in on a specific theme as a really nice way forward and what
better way to start than with magic." Read the full article in
www.thescottishsun.co.uk.
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"Simon
Cowell axes Britain's Got Talent [US] spin-off after contestant is left paralysed.
Showbiz mogul Simon Cowell has axed a Britain's Got Talent spin-off show
after a contestant was left paralysed in a freak accident. In October, Jonathan
Goodwin was involved in a horrific accident on the show whilst performing a
stunt..." To read the full article by Laura Williams in Birmingham Live
Click Here.
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Not
Britain's Got Talent... "Powertool Cheerleaders Vs the Boyband of the Screeching
Dead". World Premiere: 29th August at FrightFest, Prince Charles cinema,
Leicester Square, London. A full-tilt musical horror-comedy featuring
toe-tapping songs and geysers of gore. On the eve of a televised talent show, an
enthusiastic but dysfunctional cheerleading troop is on the brink of falling
apart. But when a cursed necklace turns their rival boy band act into a
screeching gang of zombies, the girls must learn to use their wits, friendship,
and assorted power tools—before the TV finale takes a turn for the
apocalyptic... Expect laughs, loud guitars, terrifying monsters and great songs
like "I’m Just a Guy Dying on the Floor". See
www.frightfest.co.uk (Photo: Magician Paul Zenon, who appears in the film in
a cameo role)
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Fringe
Snippets:
"Fringe review – Charlie Caper – Magical" 5 Stars
www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk
"Review: Mind Mangler, The Pleasance - Edinburgh Festival Fringe"
www.westendbestfriend.co.uk
"Ben Hart: Wonder" 5 Stars
www.entertainment-now.com
"Dunfermline stage manager on hand as magician Liam A Black takes on Edinburgh Fringe" www.dunfermlinepress.com
"The best of Edinburgh Festival and Fringe 2022:
the critics’ verdicts" [subscription]
www.thetimes.co.uk
"Mischief's Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle – Edinburgh Fringe review"
4 Stars
www.whatsonstage.com
"Edinburgh Review: The Greatest Magic Show at Assembly George Square Gardens" 4
Stars
www.theatreweekly.com.
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IBM
British Ring Convention, 1st-4th September, Eastbourne. From the organisers:
British Ring President Alan Maskell welcomes International I.B.M. President
Billy Hsueh to our four-day convention in Eastbourne, which starts later this
week. Billy joins us all the way from Canada and is looking forward to meeting
fellow magicians from across the pond!
The amazing lineup features: Amethyst, Bernado Sedlacek, Brando & Silvana, Brian
Lead, Cameron Gibson, Craig Petty, Dion, Donald Bevan, Dr Diablo, Elliot Bibby,
Fraser Stokes, Laura London, Mark James, Mark Shortland, Martin Duffy, Martyn
James, Mel Harvey, Michael Carr, Neil Roberts, Nick Mohammed, Nikola Arkane,
Oliver Tabor, Paul Gordon, Paul Stone, Rebecca Foyle, Richard Cadell & Sooty,
Roy Field, Ryland Petty, Steve Hewlett, Taylor Morgan, Todd Landman, Tom
Crosbie, Tom Stone, Wayne Dobson and Wayne Trice.
Added to our packed programme of lectures, workshops and shows, plus three
prestigious competitions...we also have a large hall full of Magic Dealers!
Online Registration at
www.britishring.org.uk ends today, Saturday 27th August. But don’t worry,
you can still register in person at the Registration Desk in Eastbourne, which
will be open in the Welcome Building from 9.30am on Thursday 1st September.
Card, PayPal, bank transfer and cash all accepted! See you there!
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Chris
Dugdale Ethermind at the Fringe. Ethermind has smashed all previous box
office records: "Absolutely sensational show. Went to
preview night on Friday; it was so good I went back Saturday too, with 10
friends. Polished show full of unexpected twists and mind-blowing skills and
interestingly for a magic show there were different outcomes each of the two
nights I went. Still don’t know how he does it but he is very very good. Go at
least once, maybe twice." David Stephens
"I have seen Chris perform for a few years, and he just gets better and better.
I attended a preview night for Ethermind, and it was incredible. The lovely
captivating performance with mixture of emotions, comedy and magic kept the
audience engaged every single minute. Amazing ending, which resulted in a full
standing ovation, which is rare at the best of times, but to see this on a
preview night speaks volumes. I walked out smiling." Stuart Ebdy. Final two
days, see
www.tickets.edfringe.com.
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Mark
Williams & Friends - An Evening of Magic & Comedy in Brighton. From the
organisers: Mark Williams & Friends, an evening of magic and comedy, at a brand
new venue in Brighton hosted by Sussex stand-up magician Mark Williams. Irish
funny man Colly Dawson is flying in for the show from Dublin, where he is the
warm-up guy for the Late Late Show on RTE and Name That Tune on Fox TV.
TikTok sensation Magic Singh, with over 2 million
followers, is our star middle act. He was the guest star act in the West End
Show Wonderville last year and is planning a solo tour himself in the very near
future. Headlining the night is 2019 Britain's Got Talent magician Matt
Stirling, who has already sold 90% of seats for his 2023 shows.
The profits from the night are going to a local charity, The Sussex Cricket
Foundation. 120 tickets sold out in just 10 days for the work in progress show
the week before... so don't leave it too late for these. Wednesday 14th
September 2022 at Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton BN1 4GD. See:
www.ironworks-studios.co.uk.
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Collin
Claus
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. This week: "Collin Claus: Sleight of hand, Rubik Cubes and some
amazing magic "
YouTube.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week John Calvert on John Fisher's The Best of Magic from 11th October 1989. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Inferno
Aces present The History of Magic. From the promoter: An evening full of
magic and illusion featuring four magical acts presenting tricks and tales from
vintage sideshows, magic shows and circuses, through to the magic of today.
Friday February 24th 2023 at 7pm at Treeton Miners Welfare, Arundel Street,
Treeton, Rotherham S60 5PW. For more info and to book visit
www.eventbrite.co.uk.
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Andrew
Normansell Lecture at The Home Counties Magical Society on Thursday 1st of
September. Robert Wilson writes: Andrew Normansell will lecture for The Home
Counties Magical Society on Thursday 1st of September at 8pm at Maiden Place
Community Centre, Maiden Place, Kilnsea Drive, Lower Earley, Reading RG6 3HE.
Visiting magicians welcome, door charge £15. For further details visit
www.hcms.org.uk.
Andrew Normansell has been well established as an entertainer, magician and
mentalist for over twenty five years, and has performed extensively both in the
UK and abroad. Andrew has authored many books on the subjects of magic and mind
reading and is one of the leaders in the field of mentalism and creative
thinking. Andrew has appeared at the IBM International Convention, the Swedish
Magic Circle Convention with Wayne Dobson and has even appeared in the Guinness
Book of Records in the Stand Up 100 in 2002. Andrew also assisted as consultant
in the recent series of the BBC drama Life on Mars. So if you would like to see
Andrew Normansell lecture come along.
27.8.22
Modern
Mystic League Bumper Auction, 11th September, Blackburn. Brian Lead, Events
Secretary of the Modern Mystic League (Blackburn), writes: On Sunday, September
11th, auctioneer extraordinaire Brian Berry will be bringing his hammer down on
around 300 choice items at the MML’s bumper auction. Lots range from close-up
effects to larger stage items – many unused or nearly new, and all in good
condition. Admission is free, there will be complimentary refreshments available
throughout the afternoon, and each attendee will receive a batch of magazines
courtesy of the late Trevor Dawson. The sale will begin promptly at 2pm, with
viewing from 1.30pm. Venue: St Francis Church Hall, St Francis Road, Blackburn,
Lancashire BB2 2TZ. The hall is behind the church, with plenty of parking space.
For a full list of all items on offer, please contact Secretary, Paul Guy:
p6uys@yahoo.com.
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The
MLM Web Offers. The two products currently selected for substantial
discounts include one of Mark's signature products plus an e-book series that
takes some beating. Here are the details. 1. Ring And String Deluxe Combo.
Learn Mark's highly acclaimed ring and string moves via this excellent e-book
and online video bundle. The e-book provides clear instructions accompanied by
many colour photos to help you to get to grips with all six of the moves. To
further help, you receive a link to online video performance and explanation
footage making this a great teaching package. Web Offer price is £10.00 (saving
you £5). 2. The Professional Worker Series Complete Collection. Receive
in one e-book all six of Mark's great advice publications, each of which covers
a specific aspect of magic performance. The nearly 200 pages of this unique
collection are packed full of real world advice and help, all of which is
designed to enable you to tackle the magic world with confidence and knowledge.
Bought individually, each title costs £10.00, but the Complete Collection is
available as a Web Offer for only £30.00. For more information on both of the
above go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
27.8.22
Mini
Chop Cup kit. The Chop Cup with props and training course by Magic Makers.
This magical cup is precision made for the professional magician as well as
those just starting in magic. What you will get: The Magic Makers Chop Cup. A
set of special red knit balls. A set of rubber bounce balls. Instructional magic
training course for fast learning to make the magic happen. Find out more and
watch a video at
www.alakazam.co.uk.
27.8.22
Bicycle Cards UK.
For over 135 years, Bicycle Playing
Cards have been the bestselling and most widely used playing card brand
in the world. Nothing beats the feel of Bicycle cards in your hands.
That’s just one reason why Bicycle is preferred by Magicians, Cardists
and Card players worldwide.
Bicycle Cards UK.
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Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun. "New Saydo Park arrivals Carole and Phyllis already love life in Spain but they want to experience more of the community spirit, so they sign up for fellow resident Margaret's mystery tour. Where will it take them? Tree surgeon Rocky faces danger on a daily basis as he tends to the high branches of the Costa del Sol, while young magician Dean faces the first night of a residency at the Chamber of Secrets theatre." Friday 2nd September on Channel 5. Repeat. See TV Magic for details. 27.8.22
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That's all for this week. Keep your news coming. See you next week, Duncan.
27.8.22