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Number 1204 - Saturday 22nd July 2023
Derren Brown presents Unbelievable - New West End teaser trailer launches YouTube. Internationally acclaimed psychological illusionist Derren Brown announces a brand-new show Unbelievable, which plays at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre and Manchester’s Palace Theatre this summer, ahead of opening in London’s West End at the Criterion Theatre on 19th September 2023.
Following the extraordinary success of Derren’s recent production of
Showman, Unbelievable will be a magic show like no other.
The ambition for Unbelievable is to create an experience you can’t get anywhere else in the world. From the moment the audience set foot in the theatre, they will be an essential element – indeed the beating heart of the show. Unbelievable was created, written and directed by UK stage and screen phenomenon Derren Brown, and long-time collaborators Andy Nyman and Andrew O’Connor. Book Now www.unbelievablelive.com. 22.7.23 |
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European
Championship FISM Italy 2024. From the organisers: The ECM 2024 will
be the most important magic congress in the world. It will take place in
Saint-Vincent, Italy, from 23rd to 26th May 2024. During the
championship, the greatest artists will compete with one another in the
presence of a prestigious jury, both on stage and close-up, to win the
title of Champion of Magic. |
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Steve Dela lectures at the British Magical Society on Tuesday 25th July. Phil Sweeting writes: Steve Dela needs little introduction as one of the most decorated magical performers in the world ,with 19 international awards to his name. These include, UK Close Up Magic Champion as awarded by the International Brotherhood of Magicians a title Steve has now held on two occasions. He's also the creator of the fabulous Night Flight Deck. You're guaranteed a great night of entertaining and commercial magic. Visiting magicians welcome - £10 on the door. Free buffet and plenty of parking. Tuesday 25th July at 7.30pm at The British Magical Society, The Weoley Castle Working Men's Club, Barnes Hill Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham B29 5TY. 22.7.23 |
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British
Ring Eastbourne Convention updates. From the organisers: The I.B.M.
British Ring No.25 85th Annual Convention 7th-10th September 2023 in
Eastbourne. Just Announced: Delivering our prestigious Jeffery Atkins
Memorial Lecture at Eastbourne is David Wood. As an actor David
co-starred with Malcolm McDowell in the iconic film IF..., played
opposite Shelley Winters on television in The Vamp, and alongside Sir
Michael Redgrave on stage in A Voyage Round My Father. However, magic
was his introduction to show business and in his teens he started
entertaining at children’s parties, and later toured The David Wood
Magic and Music Show to UK theatres. As a children’s BBC TV presenter he
was a regular on Jackanory and Play Away, culminating in Tricky
Business, in which he played himself (Woody) as the proprietor of a
magic shop. One of his many children’s books, Funny Bunny’s Magic Show,
is often used by children’s entertainers as giveaway prizes and will be
for sale at a special Convention price from the Registration Desk during
the convention. |
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West End Magic - tonight, Palace Theatre, Paignton. Since 2013, West End Magic has run throughout the year at the Leicester Square Theatre. This year marks a decade of the regular London based show, so to celebrate, it’s off on tour around the country, starting and finishing at the Leicester Square Theatre in London.
"A touch of magic heads Paignton's way" www.torbayweekly.co.uk. 22.7.23 |
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Paul
Zenon in Monkey Business - Brighton, this Sunday! Edinburgh comedy
preview. Upstairs at the Caroline of Brunswick, Brighton. Sunday 23rd
July. Doors 3.45pm, show 4pm. 18 and over. The amazing, strange-but-true
story behind the weird stuff advertised in vintage American comics... |
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The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week, 'Things That Go Bump In The Night' from Doug Henning's World of Magic V recorded at the Hilton, Las Vegas in 1979. See The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video Archive Click Here. 22.7.23 |
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Oliver Tabor 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: "Oliver Tabor and the IBM British Ring Magic Convention" YouTube. 22.7.23 |
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E-Club Pro - Your Partner In Magic. Having an interest in magic can be a lifelong passion and provide hours of fun and enjoyment. But sometimes it can be a bit frustrating, because when you need help, advice or information to allow you to progress with your hobby, it can be hard to know where to get good, knowledgeable assistance. This is where E-Club Pro can help. Established over 12 years ago, this is Mark Leveridge's amazing online database which contains over 1000 pages of content covering a wide variety of topics and themes. If you want practical, audience-pleasing new magic to perform, E-Club Pro will provide video instruction on hundreds of effects for close up, stand up, mentalism and children's magic. Need help on technical matters? The database is crammed full of bite size advice text and videos that will answer your questions and help you to move on successfully. Whatever your level of current knowledge and expertise, E-Club Pro has material to assist and enthuse you. With updates every month, there's always something new to enjoy from the comfort of your own home, and everything is underpinned by Mark's 42 years as a full time pro. To get more information go to www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices and sign up to one of magic's best online support networks. 22.7.23 |
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Newcastle Magic Circle Lecture. Alan Hooper writes: Newcastle Magic Circle is proud to present Hooper & Piatt’s "The Original HP Creativity Lecture" on Monday 24th July at 7.30pm at MagicBox. Alan Hooper and James Piatt have a habit of developing routines that are outside the box. The concepts are sometimes wacky and generally memorable for many reasons. Tonight they will share the thought processes behind developing and creating new ideas. They will break down the journey of development, share trigger points and explain some of the secrets of their routines. The second half of the lecture is workshop based, and together with some pointers, will develop a new routine to share. NMC Members are free and guest fees apply. Monday, 24th July at 7.30pm at MagicBox. 22.7.23 |
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Review of Chris Wardle's Lecture for The Surrey Society of Magicians on Thursday 13th July. Adam Mosley writes: Chris is an award-winning Member of The Inner Magic Circle who has devised numerous effects seen in magazines and books, and used by noted performers, over the last 25 years. His lecture offered a varied selection of tricks which were all virtually self-working but high on impact. He performed effects with coins, pens, ESP symbols, menus, banknotes and playing cards. Some items were from his best-selling book 'Quirky Forces'. All were fully explained and easy to perform. It was a brilliant lecture with many excellent effects from a creative genius. Thank you Chris! 22.7.23 |
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Mental Die by Tony Anverdi. "You hand out a single die (choice of white die with black dots or black die with white dots). Even though your back is turned, you know with 100% confidence which number has been chosen on the die. This classic effect has been 100% upgraded with today's modern technology and materials. However, the possibilities are endless. Way beyond the typical "I know your number" routines. And we included some creative routines to get you started." Order via www.alakazam.co.uk. 22.7.23 |
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"Hugh Lennon obituary" Click Here. 22.7.23 |
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"That's magic: Forth Valley Magic Circle conjure up a major honour for Archie, 92" Click Here • "Britain's Got Talent magician wows presenters in the studio ahead of Bristol performance" Click Here • "TikTok magician Ben Hanlin dazzles audience in Powys venue" Click Here • "Magician's air tag adventure" Click Here • "Magician Ben Hart to bring show to Taunton Brewhouse" Click Here • "Comedy magician Pete Firman heads to Cambridge Junction during ‘TrikTok’ adventure" Click Here • "Everything to Know About ‘AGT’s Comedic Magician Magic Mike Jacobson" Click Here • That's it for another week, your UK magic news is always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan. 22.7.23 |