Number
1162 - Saturday 1st October 2022
South
Tyneside International Magic Festival - just two weeks to go! Steve Gore writes: South Tyneside
International Magic Festival, 14th-16th October 2022. Starring: Gregory Wilson
(USA), Jeffrey Wang, Javi Benitez, Juan Luis Rubiales,
Arkadio Jose, Solange Kardinaly, Rebecca Foyle, Alan
Hudson, Kat Hudson, Roddy McGee, Matt Daniel-Baker, Jezo Bond, James Phelan,
Steve Royle, Romany and Taylor
Morgan illusions. Limited space with maximum 150 registrations, so everyone gets
to socialise together and have a fantastic seat! See
www.southtyneside.gov.uk/magicfestival for all booking options or email
Steve Gore magic@stevegore.co.uk
for further details.
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The
Exonian Magical Society Convention - Friday 14th October.
Ozzy Dee writes: Not long now to the One Day Convention in the South West.
We have lectures from Graham Jolley and John Carey, and a lecture on children's
magic from Russell Brown.
Close-up sessions with the above names and also Paul Gordon. Magic
Dealers Alakazam Magic, Top Secret Magic and Paul Gordon. Plus a 3 course meal followed by a gala show
(6.30pm) with our star lectures, and some surprise acts. Accommodation is available on site for a discounted price of £50 (limited
- phone the hotel to book). Tickets available from
themagicofsimon@gmail.com.
Prices: £47.50 for whole day and meal. £25 day only. Doors open at 9am at The
Waie Inn, Zeal Monachorum, Crediton EX17 6DF.
www.exonianmagicalsociety.co.uk.
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West
End Magic - Live in London, Saturday, 8th October. From the promoter: The
exciting family friendly show returns to the Leicester Square Theatre in
London's West End featuring incredible award-winning magic, mind-reading
mysteries, stunning juggling, comedic merriment and mayhem... plus some bloke
trying to escape from his jacket! October's show will include Britain’s Got
Talent magician Kat Hudson, gentleman juggler Mat Ricardo, conjuring feats from
Oliver Tabor, the 'King of Comedy Magic' Christian Lee, enchanting mysteries
from Yollin Lee, and your magical compere Wayne Trice. Direct from the Edinburgh
Fringe and guaranteed to deliver the best in magic, illusion, comedy and variety
[Great lineup! DT]. Saturday 8th October at 3.30pm. Book here:
www.ticketsolve.com Box Office 020 7734 2222.
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One
Night. One Chance. One Winner...
The ONE.
Magic's Biggest Prize of £30,000. Blackpool 2023. The competition is open to
all stage acts and theatrical close-up performers. All applicants must submit an
unedited video of their act for consideration in advance. All acts must run
between 7 and 12 minutes. The prize for the winner is £30,000 and a trophy. The
judging panel will consist of three notable magicians; their decision will be
final. The Blackpool Magic Convention will pay the hotel (accommodation) and
registration costs for the competitors... For more information visit
www.blackpoolmagicconvention.com/competition. To book your tickets for the
convention visit
www.blackpoolmagicconvention.com/booking.
1.10.22
Alakazam
Magic App. Alakazam Magic are one of the longest established magic companies
in the UK and over the past three decades, we have grown to become to one of the
leading manufacturers and retailers of magic in the world. From our prompt
delivery of orders to our knowledgeable technical advice and superior after
sales care, it’s no surprise that Alakazam Magic is now the first port of call
for 1000s of amateur and professional magicians the world over! Get the App!
IOS:
www.apps.apple.com/us/app/id1644844005
Android:
www.play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.alakazam.
1.10.22
Laura
London Lecture - Surrey Society of Magicians, Thursday 6th October. Adam
Mosley writes: Laura London has exceptional card skills and is recognised as one
of the world's few female sleight of hand artists. She wrote and devised her own
show, Laura London: Cheat, which was highly regarded by the Edinburgh Fringe.
The story was set in the 1920s based on a female cardsharp who made her living
cheating at poker. Laura's one of a kind skills and stage presence brought the
show to life.
Laura's passion for magic spiralled from the age of ten when she was given her
first magic trick from a family friend and by the age of eighteen Laura became
the youngest ever female member of The Magic Circle. Laura's magic started with
just close-up magic while she continued experimenting with mind reading and
illusions. Only six months into being a professional magician Laura had already
appeared in a ten-part street magic series called Playing Tricks. Laura
continued to appear on television shows from Children in Need, The
Magic Party for BBC NI, Penn and Teller's 'Fool Us' and ITV1's The
Next Great Magician.
Members are free and visiting magicians are welcome for a £10 entrance fee. The
lecture takes place in East Horsley, Surrey, at 8pm. For full details please
contact Adam Mosley: addmoses@hotmail.com.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week Harry Blackstone Jr on The Paul Daniels Magic Show from 10th January 1987. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
1.10.22
Richard
McDougall Lecture - South London Magic Society, Tuesday 4th October. Simon
Rosselli writes: This is an evening about you, your magic, and
your audience.
An opportunity to rediscover what it is you love about magic, and how to
give that same feeling to your audience.
Richard is a previous FISM award-winner on stage, and a former World Open
Champion for close-up magic. As well as performing, Richard teaches
communication and presenting skills to the business community and is a founding
member of Breathe Magic. Tuesday October 4th. Doors open 7.30pm; Lecture at 8pm. £10
on the evening for non-members (very welcome) which can go towards becoming a
Member if you wish. Clock House Methodist Church, Clock House Road, Beckenham,
Kent BR3 4JP.
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Careena Fenton
Lecture -
Cotswold Magical Society, Wednesday 5th October. From the organisers: Careena Fenton will be joining us at the Cotswold Magical Society
this Wednesday to demonstrate how she develops paranormal shows for historic
venues. She will also discuss how she creates bizarre character-driven shows and
how you can too. Although a relative newcomer to the bizarre magic scene, she
has won first place at The Screaming Goat Competition at the East Coast Spirit
Session in the USA in 2018, and in 2020 was awarded the Eugene Burger Legacy
Award from the McBride School of Mystery and Magic in Las Vegas. Everyone
welcome from 7.30pm, £10 entrance for non-members. Wednesday 5th October. Cotswold Magical Society,
The Hucclecote Community Centre, 58
Hucclecote Road, Gloucester
GL3 3RT www.cotswoldmagic.co.uk.
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Lee
Hathaway Lecture - The Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians, Wednesday 5th October.
Sue Oakley writes: On Wednesday 5th October, The Wolverhampton Circle of
Magicians, will be hosting a lecture from Lee Hathaway. Lecture starts at 8pm at
the ECC Sports & Social Club, Showell Road, Wolverhampton WV10 9LE. Visiting
magicians are welcome for just £5.00 (on the night). Lee has over 25 years
performing experience, and is a member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star.
In addition, Lee was one of the first UK magicians to successfully fool Penn &
Teller, and is recognised as one of the top performing close-up workers in the
UK today.
Now, to celebrate the forthcoming release of his new book 'Happy Busy Magician:
A Close-up Worker's Guide to Upping Your Game' Lee is taking time out of his
performing schedule to visit and lecture at magic clubs and meet-ups across the
UK. Lee particularly enjoys lecturing, as it is a chance to share ideas, to give
back and spend time with the people he considers friends and colleagues in
magic. Lee's previous lectures have been exceptionally well received.
The lecture includes several of Lee's original ideas, ranging from a higher
technical level, down to self-working, and even includes a children's effect as
well as an easy-to-do watch steal; all whilst explaining why he does what he
does, the thinking behind it, and how to enhance and maximise the magic you do.
Although the lecture contains card effects, it is not entirely a card lecture
and has been created to appeal to all levels with the aim being that everyone
goes away with something new or fun to try out, or ways in which to improve what
they currently do.
1.10.22
Jonathan
Royal 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: "Jonathan Royal
talks stage hypnotism, mind skills, magic, mentalism and more"
YouTube.
1.10.22
DiscountMagic.co.uk: DiscountMagic.co.uk have been supplying affordable magic supplies quickly and
professionally since 2003. We make sure to always have UK stock of what we
advertise and ship it to customers ASAP. We have been a staple of many UK and
international conventions, bringing a fresh approach since we started. See
www.discountmagic.co.uk.
1.10.22
Illusion Impossible
- October tour. From the promoters: Illusion Impossible showcases some of the most
incredible Illusionists in the world including:
Award winning magician Oliver Tabor;
Highly acclaimed magical duo The Glamourists and world speed illusionist Kayden Black.
This
production showcases their incredible talents together live on stage.
Illusion Impossible features exclusive tricks never seen before. With a
non-stop show packed with breathtaking magic and illusions!
www.illusionimpossible.co.uk/tour-dates.
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Mervyn
Cole presents A Day of Magic - Tomorrow, Sunday, 2nd October in Lymington, Hampshire. We are
holding another Day of Magic and are inviting you to join us to buy and sell new
and old tricks and have a catch up with old faces. Venue: The Scouts HQ, Lodge
Road, Pennington, Lymington SO41 8HE (behind the Sports and Social club).
Opening time 9am. Light refreshments available. Entry £4.00 and table £4.00.
Call Merv for more details: Tel 01590 719497.
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Dave
Moylan: Funny Turns.
Russ Brown's House of Secrets, Blackpool. From the promoter: Funny
Turns is a one-man variety show presented by magician and entertainer Dave
Moylan. Along with some baffling magic tricks and a few daft songs it also
remembers some of the greatest comic performers of all time. The show has been
performed with considerable success all over the UK for the past 10 years and is
the perfect antidote to the 21st century. Tickets are just £5.00 on the door or from
the venue in advance.
Sunday, 2nd October at 3.30pm and again at 6.30pm at
Russ Brown's House of Secrets, 105 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU. Telephone 01253 365250.
See www.houseofsecretsmagicbar.co.uk.
1.10.22
The
October/November E-Video Newsletter. Mark Leveridge is pleased to announce
the release of his latest online video programme, featuring: The Teach In
– a signed card instantly vanishes from under a card case and reappears reversed
in the deck removed from the box. Pro Peeks – Top Tips supplies some
great little wrinkles and ideas and here’s one to do with card stands extracted
from the E-Club Pro Archive. Keeping Control Unplugged – part 27 sees the
start of a section in which Mark considers how to control adults at close up
gigs. Web Offers – an Audio Book on creativity and a fun mental effect
for stand up/close up shows are offered at a discount. 60 Seconds To Success
– if children sitting on the floor at your shows keep encroaching on your
work space, here are some ideas to prevent it. The Review Corner – two
mighty tomes from Vanishing Inc are discussed as Mark takes a look at Joshua
Jay’s Talk About Tricks books. To get free access to this 30 minute video
presentation simply join Mark's E-Club Lite which will entitle you to a monthly
email newsletter full of offers, advice, MLM info, freebies and of course the
link to the latest E-Video Newsletter. To sign up go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/product/e-club-membership.
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Perth Magic Circle Table Top Sale, Wednesday 2nd November. Adrian Harris writes: Perth Magic Circle would like to extend a welcome to all Scottish (and beyond) Magicians to a free night out! After 3 years, we are reviving our popular Table Top Sale evening, on Wednesday 2nd November, at the Perth Ex-Service Men's Club commencing 7.30pm.
A limited number of tables are available but they must be booked in advance,
strictly on a first come basis. Sell any unwanted tricks, props, books or DVDs
and keep the cash. There will be no charge for Sellers, tables will be free! All
magic enthusiasts are invited to come and browse through the goods on offer and
grab a bargain or two! Again there will be no admittance charge, entry will be
free! Why not share cars and elect a designated driver, then you can also enjoy
an alcoholic beverage at one of the cheapest venues in Perth. There is ample car
parking next to the venue which is also free! For more information and to book a
free table, email
Adrian.Harris@Blueyonder.co.uk or telephone 01738 628985.
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An Evening with Peter Turner
- York Magic Circle, October 3rd. Gren Dowson writes: An evening not to be missed with Peter Turner at York Magic Circle
on Monday 3rd October at 7pm.
Free for York Members. Non-members welcome with a door charge of £10. Please get
in touch via email, either gren.dowson1@gmail.com or
info@magicmal.co.uk. Venue: 302 Thanet
Road, Dringhouses, York YO24 2NW.
www.yorkmagiccircle.co.uk.
1.10.22
Neil
Kelso: A Magician's Secrets – Winchester Magical Society, Thursday 6th October.
Bob Yelland writes:
In this exclusive lecture, Neil will reveal some of the secrets behind his
smash-hit 5* Edinburgh Fringe show 'Sounds Impossible', share some pre-Halloween
Tarot & Spooky Magic tips, and offer advice from his experience as a compere for
cabarets. Expect to see glimpses of what he’s currently working on. The lecture
will be followed by a Q&A chance to pick his brains on any topic! Neil is a busy
working professional and we have been lucky to catch him while he is touring the
provinces. Guests are welcome for £10 (on the night) - no prebooking needed.
Thursday 6th October at 8pm at Winchester Magical Society, Weeke Community Centre, Taplings Road,
Winchester, Hampshire SO22 6HG.
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Manchester
Circle of Magicians Auction, Monday 3rd. October. Auctioneer Alex D Fisher
writes: Over 120 items already submitted including many hard to find books and
manuscripts, many leather wallets including fire wallets, plenty of close-up
magic items and rare antique items, new decks of gimmicked cards. Venue: The
Micker Brook, Councillor Lane, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle SK8 5NU. Bidding starts at
6.30pm. The Micker Brook offers 2-4-1 pizzas and burgers on Monday nights, so
why not come along early and have a bite to eat first! No admission charge.
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
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The Comedy Years. Comedy milestones of 1984, when cult hits like The Young Ones and Alas Smith and Jones battled it out in the schedules with more mainstream fare like Russ Abbot's Madhouse, and politicians were targeted by one of the most irreverent TV shows of all time - Spitting Image. Fans also lost two of the greatest comedy stars of all time - Tommy Cooper and Eric Morecambe. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville. (Repeat) See TV Magic for details. 1.10.22
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Click Here • That's it! Your UK magic news is always welcomed. See
you all next week, Duncan.
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