Number
1199 - Saturday 17th June 2023
Ben
Hart Jadoo A Tale of Indian Magic - 2023 UK Tour. World-renowned, multi award-winning
magician and West End star Ben Hart returns to the stage in his most
personal show yet. Drawn from his experience of travelling India to
discover lost, real magic, Hart sheds his usual sleight of hand trickery
and lies in favour of stunning displays of wonderment, mysticism,
extra-sensory power, and a search for the truth...
Rooted in his family heritage in India, this mind-popping show is rich
in colour, infectious passion, and wicked humour. Ben Hart has an
unparalleled reputation for making extraordinary works of magic. A
member of The Inner Magic Circle, Ben has collaborated with and designed
magic for the RSC, Penn & Teller, Mission Impossible 7, and Mischief
Theatre to name a few. His work has been seen on television including
hosting his own series for the BBC and as a finalist on Britain’s Got
Talent as well as AGT The Champions, The One Show, and hundreds of other
TV appearances around the world.
Don’t miss this chance to catch the world’s foremost magic storyteller
in this all-new show.
"Ben Hart is a master" Dynamo
"There’s nobody else we’d rather watch onstage" Penn & Teller
Wednesday September 20th - Newcastle - Northern Stage
Thursday 28th September: Aberdeen - Tivolli
Friday September 29th: Dundee - Gardyne Theatre
Saturday 30th September: Inverness - Eden Court- One Touch
Tuesday 3rd October: Maidstone - Hazlitt
Wednesday 4th October: Norwich - Playhouse
Sunday 8th October: Winchester - Theatre Royal
Friday 10th October: Hull - Truck Theatre
Thursday 12th October: Taunton - Brewhouse
Saturday 14th October 2023: Leicester - Leicester Curve
Sunday 15th October: Memorial Hall, Sheffield City Hall
Wednesday 18th October: Bristol - Redgrave
Thursday 19th October: Wellingborough - Castle Theatre
Saturday 21st October 2023: Barnsley - The Civic
Sunday 22nd October: Northwich - Memorial Court
Monday 23rd October: - Salford - The Lowry
Thursday 26th October: Surrey - Leatherhead Theatre
Sunday 29th October: Milford Haven - Torch Theatre
Tuesday 31st October: Lytham St Annes - The Lowther Pavilion
Wednesday 1st November: Burnley - Mechanics
Thursday 2nd November: Hexham - Queen's Hall
Wednesday 8th November: Belfast - The MAC, Downstairs Theatre
Saturday 11th November: Kenton - Kenton Theatre
Sunday 12th November: Colchester - Arts Centre
Thursday 16th November: Poole - Lighthouse
Friday 17th November: Portsmouth - New Theatre Royal
Wednesday 22nd November: Andover - The Lights
Friday 24th November: Cheltenham - Town Hall
Saturday 25th November: Wantage - The Beacon
See www.benhartmagic.com. 17.6.23
"Penn
& Teller’s long goodbye: megastar magicians put new spins on old tricks.
The duo’s First Final UK Tour is more amusing than astonishing but
demonstrates what drew them to the confounding craft in the first
place..." Read the full review from Brian Logan in
www.theguardian.com.
"Penn & Teller review — the comedy-magic duo are at their peak" [subscription] www.thetimes.co.uk.
"Review: Penn & Teller, Eventim Apollo" www.beyondthejoke.co.uk.
Just a few tickets remain: www.eventim.co.uk. 17.6.23
Steve
Hewlett VentriloQuest - The Tour. Celebrating 25 years as a
professional entertainer Steve Hewlett brings his most accomplished
theatre tour to a venue near you in 2023. This is your chance to see a
ventriloquist demonstrate the art he loves adding that key ingredient of
laughter, visual comedy and audience interaction... aka laughter.
From Britain’s Got Talent to America, Butlins to Canada, Cruise Ships
from New York City to Sydney Harbour the act has toured worldwide and
now Arthur Lager and his funny friends join Steve to entertain your
whole family. Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3HF
Saturday July 29th. See
www.thestevehewlettshow.com.
17.6.23
Family
and Children's Entertainers, The Podcast, launches. Gordon Drayson
writes: I have launched a new podcast and vidcast dedicated to Family
and Children's Entertainers. It is shining a spotlight on what they do
and how they do it. The podcast is called Family and Children's
Entertainers, The Podcast (or FACE the Podcast for short) and the first
episode is available for free now - and it's a good one - it's Terry
Herbert. You can subscribe on all your favourite podcast platforms, or
on YouTube. The website is
www.facethepodcast.com which has all the details. There is also a
page to suggest a future guest for the show, which can be filled in by
anyone so we get the best people on the show, and not just people I know.
17.6.23
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week,
Philippe Socrate on The Paul Daniels Magic Show on 6th February 1993. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
17.6.23
Mark
Bennett 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: "Mark Bennett Returns To Talk Magic!"
YouTube.
17.6.23
Get
MLM Products For Less. Members of Mark Leveridge's E-Club Pro can
purchase any MLM download product at half price, while members of E-Club
Elite also get to own a selection of Mark's marketed ideas for free! If
you're not a member of either (time to join, perhaps?), you can still
get money off by selecting items from the MLM Web Offers. Here are the
current choices: 1. Devil's Island. This is an entertaining and
audience-involving mentalism routine designed for a close up show or for
a parlour setting which is easy to do. Watch the dem to appreciate the
plot. 2. The Tube Of Wonder. A wineglass is set down inverted on
the table and is covered with a simple, examinable cardboard tube. A
ball is dropped into the tube so that it ends up resting on the base of
the glass. When the tube is lifted again, the ball is seen to have
somehow penetrated the glass and is now trapped under the glass bowl.
The tube is empty as are the performer's hands. Both the above TricKlip
Video Downloads normally cost £7, but because they are Web Offers, they
are both discounted to just £4 each until the end of July. Go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/product-category/web-offers for more details
and to watch video dems.
17.6.23
Merlins
of Wakefield - July Auction and Summer 'Merlins Mail'. Merlins
write: Our latest 24 page Merlins Mail is now available. With over 70
items from Magic Wagon, Viking, Collectors Workshop and more. To
download a free PDF copy
Click Here. We are also having an Auction at the shop
on Sunday 16th July. Admission is by ticket only; there will be no
admittance
without pre-booking. 10 lots already, get your ticket
Here. www.merlinswakefield.com.
17.6.23
Travis Perkins Assembly - Ferrybridge Day
of Magic. Update from the organisers:
Travis Perkins is pleased to announce the first participants appearing
at the Ferrybridge Day of Magic on Sunday, 2nd July.
Steve Macrow and Freddie Wilkinson will be delivering a Lecturette, and
the fabulous Michael Jordon will be performing in the Showette!
Along with Dealers and traders, the day looks promising, and all for
£7.00.
Venue is The Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire
WF11 8PQ. Doors open 9.45am and the day closes at 5pm. Information can
be obtained from: info@amethystmagic.com
or gmfs.msm@gmail.com.
17.6.23
Jay Adkins - An Evening of Mind Magic & Comedy,
Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
From the
promoter: Clever, intriguing, humorous and brilliant! These are words used to
describe award-winning Mentalist and Illusionist Jay Adkins as he leaves his
audience mesmerised, engaged and amused with his naturally charming and
entertaining style. Combining psychological mind-manipulation together with
magic and comedy, Jay brings a fresh vitality to the genre of Mentalism and
audience members will be involved in the show from the very start. Saturday 17th
June at 8pm at Staithes Athletic Club, 5 Seaton Crescent, Staithes,
Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS13 5AY. Tickets £3.00 on the door also camping available
at the venue (bring your own tent or campervan).
17.6.23
An Evening of Magic - Reading. Come along and join us for a night of fun with magicians from the world famous Magic Circle. Dan Hudson presents the show with his magical friends who will astound, amaze, and leave you asking for more. Tickets will include a delicious Two Course Meal in our restaurant before the show. Monday 19th June. Bar from 6pm. Dinner from 6.15pm. Show at 8.15pm at The Mill at Sonning Theatre, Sonning Eye, Reading RG4 6TY. See www.millatsonning.com. 17.6.23
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Click Here • That's all for this week, your UK magic news is always
welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
17.6.23