Number
1176 - Saturday 7th January 2023
Italy
2024 FISM European Championship of Magic. From the organisers: A
unique and unmissable event that attracts more than 3,000 magicians from
all over the world: the FISM European Championship of Magic! For the
first time the European Championship of Magic will be held in Italy. Its
heart will beat in unison with the magical town of Saint-Vincent; a
natural theatre for one of the most magical and innovative conventions
ever!
Click Here for more information.
7.1.23
The
Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year Competition - Closing Date
Extended. The closing date for The Magic Circle Young Magician of
the Year Competition, which was to have been today, is extended until
Monday 23rd January. The Competition is open to young people who were 14
years and over, but not yet 18, on 1st January 2023 and this year there
is no Entry Fee.
Further information, including full rules and entry form can be found at
www.themagiccircle.co.uk/magic-news. The winner will receive not
only the title of Young Magician of the Year 2023 but also full
Membership of The Magic Circle on reaching the age of 18, with entrance
fee and first four years’ subscription paid. In addition the winner will
receive the Irving Schneider Travelling Scholarship to attend a magic
course in the USA. We look forward to receiving your entry. Michael
Colley - Competition Chairman.
7.1.23
Modern
Magic - The Charlotte Street Hotel, London. Downstairs in the
sumptuous screening room at the Charlotte Street Hotel, the audience
will have their minds read, senses manipulated and experience some of
the most astonishing feats of modern magic. Sit down and relax as Jake
takes you on a journey of dapper deception, sophisticated sleight of
hand and mischievous mind games. Back for 2023! Tickets: £35-£45.
Saturday 14th January at The Charlotte Street Hotel, 15-17 Charlotte
Street, London W1T 1RJ.
www.modernmagic.co.uk.
7.1.23
Michael
Jordan's High Jinx show is touring the UK throughout 2023, direct
from the Blackpool Tower Circus. It's a fun-filled family
show featuring amazing tricks, grand illusions, crazy circus thrills and
so much more! For tour dates and ticket information visit
www.highjinx.co.uk.
7.1.23
Evening
Standard: How to be a CEO Podcast - Marvin Berglas. Marvin Berglas
founded Marvin's Magic in the UK 35 years ago. It's now in 60
international markets. In this episode we talk about: The story of how
they got into FAO Schwarz in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza. Their role in
innovating "retail theatre" and experiential shopping. Why they hired
actors instead of magicians. How QVC and TV shopping revolutionised
their business model. Difficulties converting exhibition audiences into
buying ones. The value of close partnerships. Protecting brand
reputations in global markets. The product that made them. The magical
legacy of the Berglas family.
www.spotify.com.
Marvin will be appearing at the Evening Standard's SME Expo, which is being held at ExCel London on April 25th-26th See www.smexpo.co.uk for more information and to register for tickets. 7.1.23
Pete
Firman: Bag of Tricks - last chance! You’ve seen him on television, now
experience his trademark blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and jaw-dropping magic
live on stage. As seen on ITV1’s Tonight at the London Palladium and
The Next Great Magician, BBC1’s The Magicians, The John Bishop
Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme. 4th February The Lightstickets Andover,
17th February The Hullabalootickets Darlington,
18th February Queen’s Halltickets Hexham and 3rd March The Stablestickets
Milton Keynes. See
www.petefirman.co.uk.
7.1.23
"Derren
Brown gets personal and emotional as he shows off his Showman powers"
★★★★★
www.thesun.co.uk. Derren is at his
finest live on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and
more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history. Now, following the
UK tour, Showman will play the Apollo Theatre on Shaftsbury Avenue
from December 9th to March 19th 2023. Tickets:
www.derrenbrown.co.uk. Showman is directed by Andrew O'Connor
and Andy Nyman and written by Andy Nyman, Andrew O'Connor and Derren Brown.
Trailer:
YouTube.
7.1.23
The
Magic Car Boot Sale returns on Sunday 5th February with over 30
stalls booked in and thousands of bargains on offer, all indoors. The
venue as ever is The Austin Sports and Social Club, Tessall Lane,
Birmingham B31 2SF. Ten minutes from Junction 4 on the M5. Ample free
parking. Admission is £5 and it opens at 10.30 am. Hot food and drinks
available. A list of traders can be found on The Magic Car Boot Sale
Facebook group. Contact Alec Powell on 07831 115448 or email
alec@alecpowell.co.uk for
more information. A few stall spaces are still available.
7.1.23
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week
Wayne Dobson in his weekly guest spot on The Joe Longthorne Show from
23rd August 1989. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
7.1.23
David Penn Lecture at The Cambridge Pentacle Club. Tuesday 10th January at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Visiting magicians welcome, book here: www.pentacleclub.com. The Cambridge Pentacle Club, St Andrew's Church Hall, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge CB1 3JS. 7.1.23
A
Brand New Release From Mark Leveridge Magic. Mark Leveridge is
pleased to announce the launch of a new e-book, which is the first
volume in a proposed series of four-trick publications. Four-midable
Card Magic, is a 29 page e-book features full instructions for four
previously unpublished Mark Leveridge card effects, all of which have
previously only be available in video format for members of E-Club Pro.
The routines are: 1. Royal Flush - a spectator helps the magician
to find cards to make up a Royal Flush from a shuffled deck. 2. Big
Deal - this is a wonderfully clean version of the 'stop' trick in
which a spectator stops completely freely on a card from a shuffled deck
that is the colour and number match of a prediction. 3. It's Not What
You Think - two selected cards are found in surprising ways, with a
great kicker ending. 4. The Reds And The Blacks - four red suit
cards pass magically one at a time through a set of four black suit
cards, with no gimmicks or extra cards. The clear instructions are
supplemented by 39 colour photo illustrations to ensure that you can
learn and perform these routines as quickly as possible. Available to
download now for £12.00 (£6.00 for members of E-Club Pro) from
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
7.1.23
Peter Samelson - Bath
Circle of Magicians, 19th January. Covering The Phoenix, One Coin,
Body Snatchers, The
LoveLocks and more! Practical, hard-hitting magic and the theory
beneath it, that will spread into your other work. 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 at 8pm. 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.
Tony
Griffith 'Mini At Home' Events: 25 years a professional magician
Tony Griffith is holding a mini 'At Home' event at his home in Norton
Malreward on Sunday 15th January (Semi Automatic Card Tricks) and on
Sunday 12th February (No card tricks – Stand up and Close Up items). All
items commercially proven. 2pm–5pm. £10 (including tea & cake). Proceeds
to local food bank. Tony has lectured throughout the UK and Europe and
in Australia, New Zealand and the USA and is a Member of The Inner Magic
Circle. His four publications: Reflections, Further Reflections, Final
Reflections, Ultimate Reflections have received great reviews in the
magic press. Numbers attending will be limited due to space. Early
booking is advised. Previous At Homes have been described by those who
have attended as a Magic Master Class. Details: Tony Griffith 01275
835463 tony@tonygriffith.co.uk
www.tonygriffith.co.uk.
7.1.23
First
Balloon Day for 2023. Graham Lee writes: The first Balloon Day for
2023 is all set for Tuesday 31st January in Sutton running from 10am to
5pm. It will be a balloon jam and mini workshop day. I will explain a
couple of balloon designs I'm working on and am open to requests as
well. Then we will have a fun competition if you would like to join in
with plenty of time for some jamming, balloon and business-wise if
required. The day is free to attend as you get a voucher to spend at the
day. Please bring balloons, pump and a camera along with you. Any
questions then please contact
graham@balloonartwholesale.co.uk or to book,
www.balloonartwholesale.co.uk.
7.1.23
The Circus: The Glamorous Assistant by Paul McVeigh. A magician's long-suffering wife is coerced into performing as his assistant. Read by Abigail McGibbon. Sunday 15th January (15 minutes) on BBC Radio 4. See TV Magic for details. 7.1.23
Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality. "Christine Bleakley presents a magic special starring illusionist Darcy Oake. Recorded before a live theatre audience, it is an evening of breathtaking, logic-defying, spectacular illusions in the grand old tradition of stage magic. Prepare to be amazed as Darcy promises three things: some things you will have never seen before, some things you will never see again and some things you will have to see to believe." Friday 13th January (repeat) on Virgin Media Two. See TV Magic for details. 7.1.23
"The
Man Who Made Spain the Magic Capital of the World" [subscription]
Click Here • "The 'Wall Street' mentalist stuns the 'Squawk Box'
crew with market magic"
Click Here • "Review: The Art of Illusion Hampstead Theatre
Downstairs"
Click Here • "The Art of Illusion review – a
little less than meets the eye"
Click Here • "The Lights: Magician and comedian Pete Firman set to
entertain"
Click Here • "Magician, Entrepreneur, Author: This Young Talent Is a
Heady Cocktail"
Click Here • That's it for another week, many thanks for all your
news submissions - always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
7.1.23