Number
1172 - Saturday 10th December 2022
Britain's
Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician, Sunday 18th December on ITV1. 8pm
on Sunday 18th December (2 hours) on ITV1. From the programme makers:
Britain’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Magician showcases the very best
magicians from Got Talent shows globally, as we see Britain’s Got Talent
favourites competing against the very best magic acts from around the
world. Stephen Mulhern will host this special edition of Britain’s Got
Talent with Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams returning to
the famous judging desk. For this one-off special edition, they will be
joined by Las Vegas legend Penn Jillette – of Penn & Teller fame. Ten
magical acts will perform, and the winner will be chosen by the theatre
audience – but who will be crowned the Ultimate Magician and take away
the £50,000 prize? Magical Bones, Richard Jones, The Witch, Marc
Spelmann, The Clairvoyants, Tony, Kevin James, Eric Chien, Mandy Muden
and Colin Cloud compete. See TV Magic
for details.
10.12.22
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 - 30th December. 11am, 3pm, 7.30pm. www.circus1903.com. 10.12.22
The
Royal Variety Performance, Tuesday, 20th December on
ITV1. Lee Mack hosts The Royal Variety Performance 2022 from the
magnificent Royal Albert Hall in London in the presence of members of
the Royal Family. The evening will be a spectacular celebration
featuring exceptional performers, world class theatre, outstanding
singers and hilarious British comedy. Amongst the acts, magic, from the
phenomenal German duo The Ehrlich Brothers. Tuesday 20th December on
ITV1. See TV Magic
for details.
10.12.22
Derren
Brown Sale: Wimbledon Auctions. The selected contents from Derren Brown's
residence, to include items from his private taxidermy collection. Our sale
offers a unique opportunity to acquire personal effects from renowned
Illusionist Derren Brown. From luxury watches to rare and wonderful natural
history, this is not an auction to be missed. 68 lots. Monday 12th December
from 10.30am.
www.wimbledonauctions.co.uk.
10.12.22
Looch 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: "Looch - World Class Mind Reader and Mentalist"
YouTube.
10.12.22
Peter
Samelson's 'Pure Magic' Lecture,
Bath Circle of Magicians. Roger Nicot writes:
Christened the "soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery" by the New York Times,
Peter Samelson has performed atop the Great Wall of China, in the jungles of
Bali and the universities of Tokyo. He has performed for Mexican peasants, and
Grand Prix race car drivers on the World Cruise of the Queen Elizabeth II.
He has entertained Princess Stephanie of Monaco, the jet-set of Paris and the
fishermen mending their nets on the beaches of Cartegena. From Kenya to the
Magic Castle, from television to trade shows, college campuses to commercials,
the New York stage, night clubs and celebrity events, Peter Samelson has
distinguished himself not only as a magician, but as an artist.
Penn Jillette has called Peter,
"one of the best magicians alive!" You will want a front row seat! Peter is pure
Genius!
Entrance is £10 for non-members (welcome, pay on the night). Thursday 19th January. Meetings are held at 8pm at Bath Circle of Magicians, St Mary's Church Hall, Queen Square, High Street, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3EL www.bathcircleofmagicians.co.uk. 10.12.22
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week Galina on The World's Greatest Magic III from 1996. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
10.12.22
Kevin
Gallagher is now taking bookings for his 2023 lecture. He has previously
lectured and performed at many UK and European magic societies and events, was
summer resident magician at 'Accademia Italiana Arte Magica', and has enjoyed
competition success at the International magic Convention in London, and at the
European Championships in Vienna. The lecture includes sleight of hand magic
suitable for almost all conditions using no special props. For full details
visit the Lecturers page.
10.12.22
The
Magic Hour - London's finest parlour magic show. Enter the wood panelled
drawing room of London's luxurious Sheraton Grand Park Lane Hotel for this
spellbinding show of magic and illusion in the style of the Victorian masters of
deception. Join Tony Middleton 'Sonic', as seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and
journey back in time to discover secrets and stories from the Golden Age of
Magic. You will witness the impossible as objects vanish, time stops still, and
spirits write messages from 'the other side'. Sunday December 11th and 18th. See
www.magichourshow.com for full details and to book.
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Michelle Visage's Rule Breakers. Derren Brown: Becoming a Showman. "The host sits down with Derren Brown, the British illusionist who correctly guessed the National Lottery numbers and played Russian Roulette live on TV, to hear his life story. From hypnotising his friends at university to coming out at 30, Michelle gets to know the man behind the magic." Repeat. Sunday 11th December on BBC Radio 2. See TV Magic for details. 10.12.22
Andy
Nyman's Three Skulls on a Spike. Andy writes: The demand for my new effect
'Three Skulls on a Spike' has been unbelievable and the first batch is now Sold
Out! As each unit is handmade by Danny Hunt, there is a wait time for the new
batch to arrive, probably in a few weeks time. So if you want one, please keep
checking
www.spookysmagic.co.uk. Thanks so much to all those people who bought them,
hope you have a ball fooling people with it.
10.12.22
Snowlands
– Book I – Zak and The Wanderer. Jay Fortune writes: Earlier this year, I
was fortunate enough to be picked up by a publisher. Upon the release of my
debut adult thriller ‘All Fall Down’ in bookshops last summer, I approached them
with the idea to publish my first children’s book. The concept was a magical
fantasy story but with a difference – it would include magic tricks that the
reader would turn to in the book, as the story unfolded. I’ve never seen a magic
book which does this (i.e. story and teaching tricks) but, of course, there’s
nothing new under the sun, so no doubt it has been done before. With a mad rush
to get it finished for the Christmas market, I’m delighted to announce my debut
kid’s magic book is now available in all good bookshops. This 272-page paperback
(and ebook) is titled ‘Snowlands – Book I – Zak and The Wanderer’ and features
15 magic tricks alongside the hero-journey narrative. Signed, dedicated copies
are available directly from me at only £9.99 with free UK postage:
www.store.jayfortune.co.uk. Snowlands would make the perfect stocking filler
for 7-12 year-olds. That’s two books this year, both around 5 years in the
writing, so the others will come out sometime 2027! Or maybe next year if I get
cracking.
10.12.22
Magic
Live! Las Vegas. Registration opens. From the organisers: You can now secure
your spot for Magic Live. Please don't delay. The last six Lives sold out
months in advance. And seating priority is based on when you register.
Registration to Magic Live 2023 is $465 per person. Each registration includes
tickets to all performances, access to all sessions, workshops, special events,
parties, and our dealer room, as well as all giveaway items. Registration can
either be purchased in full or spread out over five monthly installments ($93 +
$2 fee). Your registration is 90% refundable through June 1, 2023. For full
details see
www.magicconvention.com.
10.12.22
Celebrity Blockbusters. Simon Mayo invites six famous faces to play the general knowledge quiz in which contestants try to complete a path across or down a board of lettered hexagons. Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee take on Konnie Huq, before Fatima Whitbread and Keith Duffy go up against Alex James. Monday 19th December on Challenge. See TV Magic for details. 10.12.22
News
Deadline reminder. MagicWeek welcomes your UK magic news, but please
remember the news deadline: Thursday if possible; final
deadline 12 noon Friday. Many thanks, DT.
10.12.22
"Derren
Brown tells Chris Evans about his new production, Showman: ‘It’s a real
joy’"
Click Here • "Showman Live in the West End - A Message About Your
Visit!"
YouTube • "Magician Trixy. Magician Trixy has built up a reputation for being
one of London's most sought-after and requested magicians."
Click Here • "Magical Bones keeps his art ‘Soulful’"
Click Here • "A conversation with Paul Dabek, aka The Trickster, of
The Illusionists"
Click Here • "Derren Brown: ‘My work is a childish, dishonest
craft’"
Click Here •
"Penn Jillette admits ‘I don’t believe in magic’ as he joins BGT:
Ultimate Magician"
Click Here • "Buckinghamshire's magician latest to be banished from
BBC One's The Traitors"
Click Here • "My Tech: Derren Brown likes 'low tech and hard
buttons'"
Click Here • Your news, reviews and articles are always welcomed -
see you next week, Duncan.
10.12.22