Number
1185 - Saturday 11th March 2023
Professor
Eddie Dawes. Renowned magic historian Professor Eddie Dawes died on Friday
3rd March 2023. He’d had a couple of days in hospital and sadly developed
pneumonia. Eddie was 97 and was born in Goole in the West Riding of Yorkshire on
6th July 1925, named Edwin Alfred Dawes, but of course no one called him Edwin,
he was always Eddie to all his friends. Jon Marshall.
To read Jon Marshall's full obituary to Professor Eddie Dawes Click Here. Eddie’s funeral will be held at 11.30am on Monday 3rd April at the Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby, East Yorkshire HU10 6DS, followed by a celebration of Eddie’s life at the University of Hull. 11.3.23
Thom
Peterson. Farewell my lovely and brilliant friend Thom Peterson. There
aren’t many people who could adopt the moniker ‘Amazing’ and then undersell and
over-deliver in such a spectacular way. You were that... and then some. Taken
far too early. My heart goes out to Annabel de Vetten-Peterson and all of our
close, mutual friends at this terribly sad time. Rest well my friend. Lee
Hathaway.
11.3.23
2023
British Ring Convention. From the Convention Team:
Congratulations to the winners of our Blackpool Weekend Eastbourne 2023
Convention Registration Special Prize Draw, who have been notified of their
prize! Our Convention is set to be four full days of fun, friendship and magic.
Artistes confirmed so far are Chris Congreave, Keith Fields & Lady Sarah,
Griffin & Jones, Louise Andrée, Jezo, John-Henry Larson, Joel Dickinson, plus
the fabulous Sooty & Friends Show.
Book now on our website
www.britishring.org.uk or contact the registration officer at
ibmbritishring25reg@gmail.com.
11.3.23
Illusion
The Show - Blackpool. Opening this month at Blackpool
Pleasure Beach, Illusion, The Show will run on
selected dates at The Horseshoe, Blackpool, from 31st March until 16th April.
From the promoter: Illusion The Show, a journey thru the impossible with incredible illusions performed to an edgy
backdrop of mystery, with Master Illusionist Chris De Rosa and his fabulous
assistant, Michelle Ferguson. The duo will be performing unbelievable magic
entwined with the stylish and mood setting vocals of Lynsey Milroy and Alan
Walker. Two of the UK's leading vocalists. Illusion takes the audience into a
world of light and dark, guided by music, magic, mystery and illusion! It truly
is a Magical, Mysterious Masterpiece!
For online bookings:
www.bookings.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com.
11.3.23
An Evening
of Insane Magic - Edinburgh. From the promoter: Insane Magic is a thrilling and mind-bending new magic show that
will leave you on the edge of your seats.
Witness some of the most incredible and unbelievable acts of magic as 3 of the
best magicians in the country (Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby and Luke Osey) push
the limits of what's possible.
From insane magic tricks and impossible illusions, all the way to amazing acts of
mind reading, Insane Magic is a show that has to be seen to be believed.
Saturday 1st April at 7.30pm at Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR.
Tickets:
www.eventbrite.com.
11.3.23
Merlins
of Wakefield's Magic Festival Day is on Sunday 14th May at The Academy
Theatre, The Take 2 Centre, 311 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley S70 5TU. With
three great lectures, workshops, dealers, a side show and a full evening gala
show. They are also giving away 'Goody Bags' to full registrants that are worth
at least the price of the ticket! Book yours now at
www.merlinswakefield.co.uk!
11.3.23
Ben
Harris 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: "Ben Harris - Incredible Magic Author"
YouTube.
11.3.23
Masters
of Magic Convention, 11th-14th May 2023 in Turin. Just announced: An Exclusive VIP
Workshop with World Champion Hojin Yu. From the organisers: 'Good Act' is the title of Hojin Yu's workshop.
How to prepare, and what is important, to create an act. This is
a unique opportunity to learn techniques and secrets you will never find on the
web, face to face with one of the world's masters of magic. The workshop focuses
not only on magic tricks, but also on presentation and audience interaction.
Attending a workshop with a master magician like HoJin Yu can be a great way to
challenge yourself beyond your normal limits. A once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity. See
www.mastersofmagicconvention.com and
www.vivaticket.com.
11.3.23
Children’s
Magic Show - London, Friday 7th April. From the organisers: Let your
children enjoy a magical Easter, with a special seasonal show. Featuring one of
the top professional children's magicians in the country. Colonel Custard
presents a lively, funny and entrancing act that will have children and adults
alike captivated.
It’s in the lovely function room of the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 8PH. Just 12 minutes from Central London. Take the West Ealing train from Paddington, or the Elizabeth Line towards Reading, and the hotel is a 2 minutes walk from the station. Doors open at 2pm, show starts at 2.30pm and runs to 4pm with a break. Tickets £8 children £10 adults from www.conjuringatthecourt.com. All children to be accompanied by an adult please. 11.3.23
Conjuring
at the Court - London, Friday 7th April. From the organisers: Enjoy a
terrific magical lineup full of variety. With the multi-talented Max Somerset,
an expert magician and musician who turns conjuring into theatrical drama;
social media star, magician Neil Henry; clever and humorous deception from Paul
Megram; and the extraordinary vaudeville performer, Norvil. Your host is Russell
Levinson.
The evening performance starts at 8pm and runs to 10pm with an interval. It’s in
the lovely function room of the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, London
W13 8PH. Just 12 minutes from Central London. Take the West Ealing train from
Paddington, or the Elizabeth Line towards Reading, and the hotel is a 2 minutes
walk from the station. Parking is free from 6.30pm. You can enjoy a meal before
the show, and a drink with the magic! Tickets £13 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
11.3.23
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week
Escapologist Margo on The World's Most Dangerous Magic II in 1999. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
11.3.23
'The
Illusioneer Presents', Thursday 30th March, Belair House, London. This event
is for special children's charity
Breathe and all fees including artists fees are donated. Tickets from £16.
Start your evening with a pre show meal at "1785" Belair's in house Indian Restaurant; it's great food!
Service starts at 5pm.
Show starts at 8pm. At
7.30pm Make your way up the staircase to the ballroom and bar to find a seat and
get ready for the Parlour Show with our international magicians and illusionists.
Parlour Show 8pm to 9pm. Then a short pause while our performers appreciate to their individual Close-up
Magic booths
for some Street Magic and Puzzlements.
Booth Performances from 9.15pm to late.
There are five booths to see and each booth performance is different and lasts
about 20 minutes and then gets repeated, so take your time, get a drink and watch
The
Illusioneers at your leisure.
Venue: Belair House, Gallery Road, London SE21 7AB Car parking available on site. Nearest train: West Dulwich (regular trains half an hour from Victoria) Nearest bus: P4 from Brixton Tube. Bookings: www.eventbrite.co.uk. Also see www.theillusioneer.co.uk. 11.3.23
New
From Mark Leveridge Magic. Just released, the latest in a line of audio
books from MLM in which Mark reads through a selection of his advice ebooks. In
the Learning From Experience Audio Book he looks back over his 40 years of full
time professional experience and identifies 20 key things about performing
commercially for lay people that he wishes he had known when he started.
Organising these into 20 Key Facts, Mark explains the lessons that he has
learned in this rich period of experience about performance, marketing, fees,
trick selection, dealing with spectators and more, and sets out clear advice and
food for thought to help you to short track your way to making good decisions.
Supplied as a downloadable mp3 audio file, the Learning From Experience Audio
Book allows you to sit back and absorb the information in a relaxing manner -
it's the best way to assimilate the helpful advice, tips and hints. The Learning
From Experience Audio Book costs just £10.00 (£5.00 for members of E-Club Pro).
For more information and to order go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
11.3.23
Mark
Shortland Lecture - The Cotswold Magical Society. Colin Dymond writes:
Something for everyone in this fantastic evening of stunning magic from Mark's
working repertoire. Fresh from a sold out run at The Everyman Theatre in
Cheltenham. If you saw him there then you know what a treat you are in for.
Guaranteed to be a fun evening. £10 for non-members (very welcome). Wednesday
15th March at 7.45pm at Hucclecote Community Centre, Hucclecote Road, Gloucester
GL3 3RT.
11.3.23
John
Archer Lecture - Zodiac Magical Society, West London.
Donato Capitella writes: On 15th March at 8pm the Zodiac Magical Society in West London is pleased to
host a lecture by John Archer. John Archer has been wowing audiences around the
world for over 20 years with his unique blend of comedy and magic. He's won
numerous awards, including The Magic Circle's Stage Magician of the Year, and
has appeared on hit TV shows like Britain's Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool
Us.
Our club room is conveniently located just a five-minute walk from the
Northfields Tube station on the Piccadilly Line. The lecture is open to
non-members for a fee, please contact our secretary for details:
secretary@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk.
11.3.23
Paul Martin - Smoke & Mirrors, Bristol - tonight, 11th March! Paul has performed across the world with celebrities and royals amongst his fan-base. We have 2 shows every Saturday night with tickets sell fast so don't wait around and miss out: www.smokeandmirrorsbar.com. 11.3.23
Magic Night - The Tower Theatre,
Folkestone, Kent, tonight! We are delighted to welcome three of the best
magicians in the country to The Tower Theatre for an evening full of wonder on
Saturday, 11th March!
Award winning Etienne Pradier, known as the French magician, uses wit, charm and
comedy to create a relaxed atmosphere, performing interactive magic using
everyday objects and features audience participation. He is a favourite among
celebrities and has been booked over a dozen times to entertain King Charles III
and other members of the Royal Family. Etienne is one of only 250 members of The
Magic Circle with a Gold Star.
www.frenchmagician.co.uk
Matt Daniel-Baker, the mind reader, has been thrilling audiences around the
world for almost 20 years with his exciting and bewildering combination of
phenomenal mind reading and razor sharp wit. Counting Justin Timberlake amongst
his fans, Matt uses psychology, body language, lie detection and social
manipulation to read minds and steal thoughts!
www.mattdanielbaker.com
Josh King, the sleight of hand artist, is considered one of the UK’s top young
magicians. Energetic, with a friendly approach, he creates an unforgettable
show. Josh has also performed for King Charles III and the Queen Consort
Christmas party at St. James’s Palace.
www.jkmagic52.co.uk
8pm on Saturday, 11th March at The Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HL www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk. 11.3.23
Quantum Leap. The Great Spontini. "Sam materialises as a struggling stage magician locked in a custody battle with his estranged wife. Time-travelling adventure, starring Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell." Thursday 16th March on Sky Max. See TV Magic. 11.3.23
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11.3.23
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Click Here • Many thanks to Jon Marshall and Lee Hathaway, and
to everyone who sent in news this week. See you next week, Duncan.
11.3.23