Blackpool
2009 - It's going to be a biggie! Next year's Blackpool Convention
is set to be one of their very best - featuring an international array
of magic talent that will appeal to every magical taste. Starring:
Jeff McBride (USA) - with something new specially for the
convention, Rick Merrill (USA) - a master in the art of
sleeving, Joshua Jay (USA) - a great ideas man, know to many for
his column in Magic magazine, Daryl (USA) - the magician's
magician, presenting an all-new lecture, Dr Sawa (Japan) - making
a rare convention appearance with four unique performances, Eugene
Burger (USA) - first appearance at the Blackpool Convention,
Michael Ammar (USA) - one of America's top close-up magicians,
Tony Chapek (USA) - interacting with a large flat screen TV - it's
an incredible act, An Ha Lim (Korea) - stunning card manipulation
from the IBM/SAM champion, Arthur Trace (USA) - innovative
award-winning magic, Ervan (France) - young sensational dove
magician, Tony Frebourg (France) - highly skilled juggler,
Richard Osterlind (USA) - one of the world's leading mentalists,
James Randi (USA) - first ever appearance at the Blackpool
Convention, Obie O'Brien (USA) the famous FFFF organiser,
Etienne Pradier (UK) - full of Gallic charm, a brilliant close-up
worker, Marc Oberon (UK) fresh from his People's Choice Award
for Close-Up Magic win at the recent joint IBM SAM Convention in the
States, Ian Keable (UK) - presenting an all-new lecture on stand
up magic, Ian Rowland (UK) - ever-charming mindreading miracles,
David Penn (UK) - presenting his all-new lecture, and Ken Dodd
(UK) - complete with tickling stick! And that's just for starters - with
more names to be announced! Plus 100+ magic dealers including for the
first time Magic Stars Studio from the States, and MagicWeek
regulars JB Magic and MagicTricks.co.uk. Blackpool
Magicians' Club are also in negotiation with magic stars Rick Thomas,
Jerome Murat, Voronin and Svetlana... keep an eye on MagicWeek for all
the latest updates. 20th, 21st, 22nd February 2009 - visit
www.blackpoolmagic.com to download a PDF registration form today! 6.9.08
Richard
Kaufman - London Workshops. Richard Kaufman will present a workshop
at the International Magic weekend in November on advanced card
technique on Saturday 29th November in the evening and again on Sunday
morning. Richard is the both editor and publisher of
Genii, and
has also written and edited many books on magic. The workshops at the
Shaw will be aimed at serious card magicians. There will be a £30.00
charge to attend. Korean card manipulator Hung Lee has just been
confirmed for the gala show - we haven't seen him but have heard amazing
things... To register for the main convention visit
www.internationalmagic.com. 6.9.08
The
Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year Competition 2009. First held
in 1961, The Magic Circle's Young Magician of the Year Competition has
produced such winners as Johnny Hart, Russ Stevens, Andrew O'Connor and
Dominic Wood - and more recently Steve Dela and Ben Hart. Entries are
now invited for this prestigious competition which is open to all young
magicians aged between 14 and 18 years old on 1st January 2009.
Competitors will be required to present a stage performance of magic,
suitable for a family audience, and lasting between eight and twelve
minutes. The heats will take place on Sunday 19th April 2009 at The
Magic Circle headquarters in London, and the final on Sunday 12th July
2009. For more information and a PDF application form
Click Here or contact Dr Michael Colley, The Magic Circle
Competition Secretary: 01367 252482 email
michaelcolley@themagiccircle.co.uk. 6.9.08
Pat
Page is presenting a lecture for International Magic in London on
Tuesday 16th September at their usual venue - 2nd floor 'Casa Italiana',
136 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5DL (Map).
Email or phone Martin MacMillan
martin@internationalmagic.com or 020 7405 7324 if you would like to
attend. 7.15pm for a prompt 7.30pm start. Finishes at 9.45pm. £10.00 per
person. 6.9.08
Revelation
- in stock. International Magic have just received stock of
Revelation published by Mike Caveney's Magic Words. This new,
over-size book was triggered by the discovery of more than 160 long-lost
photographs of Dai Vernon’s hands that were taken in 1961 specifically
to illustrate this manuscript. It is as close as you will ever get to a
personal session with the Professor. Includes: A facsimile reproduction
of the entire, original typed Revelation manuscript. The entire text of
The Expert at the Card Table with Vernon’s annotations inserted at the
appropriate places illustrated with the newly discovered photos. Plus
more than 100 pages of added material including Vernon’s explanation
(with photos) of Topping the Deck, Walter Scott’s Second Deal and Double
Belly Cut, the Ping Pong Shift, The Hop, Allen Kennedy’s legendary
Center Deal and more. 392 over-size pages with a beautiful dustjacket.
The book itself measures 9" by 11½" with 392 pages and a beautiful
dustjacket designed by Michael Albright. The book is bound in green
cloth and stamped with copper foil. You can order it from the shop or
online via
www.internationalmagic.com. 6.9.08
The
Home Counties Magical Society is holding its annual dinner on Friday
26th September at the Sonning Golf Club in Sonning, Reading. A sumptuous
three-course meal is planned and the brilliant Mel Mellers will provide
the cabaret. Full details:
www.magicdinner.co.uk. 6.9.08
Drew
McAdam An evening of MindPlay, Bathgate, Scotland. Taking you on a
fun-filled journey to the centre of the mind. If you think your thoughts
are yours and yours alone, think again. Drew McAdam's "MindPlay"
abilities will blow you away! A new event is the arrival of the
well-known mind reader, Drew McAdam. Even Uri Geller is impressed by
him. Drew McAdam has numerous TV and radio credits to his name,
including a hilarious special guest appearance on Ready Steady Cook
where he not only read Ainslie Harriott's mind but bent all the spoons.
Drew is also the subject of the recent BBC series "School For Genius"
and has a regular spot as "The Interrogator" on the Trisha Goddard Show
(next appearances on 24th and 25th of this month). Great audience
participation! A wonderful night's entertainment. Come and be baffled.
Friday 24th October at 8pm.
Click Here for booking details. 6.9.08
Quick
Change lecture - now booking. British illusionist Lee Alex will be
making a rare visit to the UK at the end of January next year. Lee
spends most of his time abroad and has been based in Turkey for the past
nine years. His travels have taken him all over Europe, Asia, and as far
north as Siberia performing at -40 degrees centigrade! Lee is the
creator and producer of the best-selling Colour Change Waistcoat, Snow
Leopard Vest, and the new Happy Birthday Waistcoat and co-authored the
book "Quick Change". Lee is now offering a lecture on Quick Change to
magic clubs. The talk gives a basic introduction to quick change with
revolutionary methods that can be replicated by magicians who do not
wish to make a complete quick change act. It is interactive, and uses
members of the audience to demonstrate effects and methods. Volunteers
are taught the correct techniques to use for maximum speed. Included: a
complete breakdown of the Colour Change Waistcoat with first hand tips
on how to really perform this effect. Interested clubs should contact
Lee directly fore more information:
info@leealex.com.
www.magicwaistcoat.com. 6.9.08
Chris
Cox: Control Freak - on Tour. "You think you have free will? You
think you can decide what you choose? You think fate can't be changed?
You need to think again! 24 year old Chris Cox will change the way you
think! After selling out his entire run and winning the Zebra Award at
the 2007 Edinburgh Festival - the mind reader who can't read minds is
back reading minds with a new 18 date UK tour entitled 'Control Freak'
which kick's off in Crawley on the 5th October." See
What's On for dates. 6.9.08
Andy
Nyman in Big Brother nightmare! Andy Nyman, know to MagicWeek
readers for his theatrical take on the magic world, stars in the
upcoming E4 drama series Dead Set. The drama is set in a Britain
where the walking dead are attacking the living. It stars Jaime Winstone
as a production runner working on a fictional series of Big Brother who
tries to fend off the walking dead alongside the remaining housemates,
her producer boss Patrick (Andy Nyman) and boyfriend Riq. In Dead Set
the Big Brother house suddenly becomes one of the few remaining safe
places in the country, with the contestants blissfully unaware of the
horrific events unfolding outside. Until an eviction night where all
hell breaks loose… To watch an 18 cert video clip visit
www.e4.com/deadset
(and click on the eye). 6.9.08
Dave
Allen appeared in a documentary called Animal Crackers on
Satellite channel Animal Planet last week. The documentary
explored relationships between humans and animals, and in this episode
they interviewed Dave Allen and his infamous ducks.
Click Here to watch the piece.
www.daveallenmagic.com. 6.9.08
Steve
and Tricia Blake are currently cruising aboard the luxury liner
Regent Seven Seas Mariner until the end of May 2009. They be visiting
Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean and South America and would
welcome a 'hello' from any acts in port at the same time.
www.steveandtriciablake.com. 6.9.08
Magic
Prints. Mike Danata's Magic Studio are offering sets of four magic
prints, produced on A4 canvas cards, including free black frames and
postage (in the UK) for just £30.00 per set. Overseas customers will
receive a set of 4 duplicate prints in post card size instead of the
frames, again with free postage! Both offers end on September 22nd and
stock is limited. Customers should phone or email to take advantage of
this special offer, mentioning "Summer Offer" when ordering. Telephone:
01202 391666 or email:
info@mikedanatasmagicstudio.co.uk.
www.mikedanatasmagicstudio.co.uk. 6.9.08
John
Little (North Western Society of Magicians, Barrow in Furness) is
appearing with TV's 'The Hairy Bikers' (Si King and Dave Myers) in a
variety show at Forum 28, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria on 29th and 30th of
September, called 'The Hairy Bikers Big Night Out'. The show is a
variety show with dancers, music and some magic too. The boys will also
be doing some cooking and talking about their travels around the world.
It is almost sold out on both nights. Box Office: 01229 820000. 6.9.08
Close-up
magician Nic Picot is seen here entertaining wedding guests in St
Tropez last week. At the party Nic bumped in to Yogano junior - his
father Yogani, inventor of various levitations, was working on the
famous Pampelonne beach. Yogano's magic included a coin matrix, sponge
balls, card in shoe and the salt poor, and Nic's featured a mix of magic
and mindreading, together with some NLP. "The NLP approach to magic is
great as you have no props to carry, great for the jet set magician or
if you have no pockets!" said Nic. 6.9.08
Magic
Star Ali Bongo to open extension at “The House of Magic (UK)”. Magic
star and magical inventor Ali Bongo will open the new extension at The
House of Magic (UK), 80 Brook Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 3XB
(Map)
on Friday September 12th at 4.45pm. Proprietor John Milner said, “Ali is
a great ambassador for magic and we are delighted that he is performing
the opening ceremony.” Ali was the magic associate of the late David
Nixon for nine years, creating literally hundred’s of tricks and
illusions and playing David’s assistant “Alistair”, and then adviser to
BBC’s “The Paul Daniels Magic Show” series for sixteen years. He is also
one of a few magicians to receive The Magic Circle’s “Maskelyne Trophy”
and has received America’s highest magical honour: A Master’s Fellowship
from the Academy of the Magical Arts in Hollywood . He will be in
attendance from around 3pm and will be giving a lecture in the evening.
A few tickets are still available for the lecture. All magicians are
welcome to attend the opening ceremony. Contact 01384 373209.
www.houseofmagicuk.com. 6.9.08
Chris
Kenworthey's TeleThought Wallet... "Throw every peek wallet you have
out. They’re 'old school.' Usher in a new generation of thought
detection with the revolutionary TeleThought Wallet. If you truly desire
Extra Sensory Deception then the TeleThought Wallet is for you. Imagine
a spectator is invited to think of any word, symbol, picture, number,
etc. He writes it on a card. It is inserted into a sleek, black wallet
face down. Nothing is ever added or taken away. And there are no moves!
Remember, without any moves at all, without withdrawing anything from
the wallet, one hundred percent of the spectator’s information is
delivered secretly, ingeniously, and imperceptibly to the performer."
Find out more, limited supply, available from
www.waynedobson.co.uk. 6.9.08
Last
call for Kidology - the weekday convention for children's entertainers.
Registrations have now gone well past the 200 mark, but there are still
late places available. The convention takes place in Wolverhampton this
Tuesday, 9th September, with lectures from Pat Fallon, Russ Brown, Tony
Griffith and John Kimmons plus fourteen dealers and a buffet lunch all
for £35.00. No registrations on the door. If you are going to the Car
Boot Sale in West Bromwich on Sunday, you can book with Albion Magic
(see What's On).
Alternatively, contact Practical Magic
www.practical-magic.com telephone: 01691 690789. 6.9.08
Professional
close-up magician Craig James was recently asked to perform his
unique close-up magic for Britain's Olympic double gold medallist and
world record holder, Rebecca Adlington, at her exclusive VIP homecoming
party! The night was a huge success, with everyone in good spirits
enjoying the magic - especially Rebecca. "It was an honour to perform
for one of Britain's biggest sporting icons" said Craig.
www.craigjamesmagic.co.uk. 6.9.08
Top Secret Magic dealer dem. Top Secret Magic are presenting a dealer dem at the Plymouth Magic Circle, Tothill Community Centre, St Judes, Plymouth, on Thursday 11th September at 7.30pm. All welcome. www.topsecretmagic.co.uk. 6.9.08
Paul
Daniels - live on stage tonight, Ipswich Regent Theatre - see
What's On • "Conjuring
up a school by magic"
Click Here • "Best of British Variety: save your kisses for the
Krankies"
Click Here • "Paul Daniels, Rhyl Pavilion, September 20"
Click Here • That's it for another week, your UK magic news is
always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan mail@magicweek.co.uk.
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Last Week: Number 427 - 30th August 2008
Derek
DelGaudio, Bob Kohler, Nicholas Einhorn, Jason England, Jon Armstrong
and Glenn Farrington
appear together on the International Close-up Show at the British Ring IBM
Eastbourne Convention next month. Bob Hayden reports: "Derek
DelGaudio (photo) is one of the breed of young and great knockout card
workers currently residing in Hollywood. A native of Colorado, Derek
began making a name for himself in the world of magic and
sleight-of-hand at the tender age of fourteen. His peers gave him the
nickname ‘Wonder Boy’. Driven by this reputation, he became an avid
student in the art of prestidigitation and entertainment. Over time,
Derek’s interest in astonishment was combined with his laid-back style
and innate ability to entertain and make people laugh. He continued his
captivating performances through college. Since that time he has earned
a reputation as a world-class entertainer. He now spends most of his
working hours on the road, dazzling and entertaining at corporate
events, private parties, trade shows, hospitality suites and theatre
engagements..." To read the latest Convention news
Click Here. 30.8.08
Another
first for the International Magic Convention in London this year is
the booking of Peter Samelson, a man who insists he doesn’t do magic,
but just helps people see it. Peter has combined his twin passions,
magic and theatre, to carve out a unique place in the world of show
business. This "soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery" (The New York
Times) has created two solo off-Broadway shows, The Magician and
PaperWork, and has designed illusions for theatre, film and
television. Both his ground-breaking, and now hard to find, book
“Theatrical Close Up”, and his contribution to Jeff McBride’s tome
“Mystery School” showcase his abilities as part illusionist, part
philosopher, to blend simplicity and sophistication - to create moments
of wonder. The mid 1990’s saw Peter join Michael Chaut to create
Monday Night Magic, which, now, in its eleventh year, is the longest
running magic show in New York. Having performed atop the Great Wall of
China, in the jungles of Bali and the universities of Tokyo, this will
be Peter’s first UK Convention appearance and he will be lecturing and
performing in both the Stage and Close Up Gala. 28th - 30th November,
London. Registration details:
www.internationalmagic.com. 30.8.08
If
you missed Pete Firman at Montreal's ‘Just For Laughs’ Comedy
Festival, missed him on 'Don't Miss A Trick' last Monday on BBC1, or
couldn't make it to the Edinburgh Fringe this year to see him wowing
audiences and receiving rave reviews like this... "He’s funnier than
most comedians and more magical than Dumbledore on a good day. This guy
is a complete star." Time Out (5 Stars) “With the giddy fakir
style trickery skills of Tommy Cooper and the flirtatious warmth of Eric
Morecambe, he's a northern crowd-pleasing wonder.” The List “He's
such a pro at the business of show that you'll be aching for much more.”
Metro “...one of the best comedy shows you'll see this Fringe.”
Fest then fear not. You can catch him live on his UK tour where
he'll be performing 'Flim-Flam', his all-new 2008 show. Dates and
locations:
www.myspace.com/petefirman. Pete will also be appearing in London's
West End at part of the 'Late Night Laughter' charity show at the Noel
Coward Theatre to raise money for Myeloma UK. For details and how to buy
tickets
Click Here.
www.petefirman.co.uk. 30.8.08
Music
& Magic Tribute Show. A Music & Magic Tribute Show in memory of Ron
Gilbert and John Williams will be staged on Sunday 14th September at
6.30 for 7pm, at The Hamworthy Club, Magna Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21
3AE (Map).
A bar will be open for pre-show, and during the interval for drinks.
Both Ron and John were respected and long serving members of
The Wessex Magical
Association based in Poole, Dorset, and were well-known members of
the magic fraternity. The show will star members of the WMA including
Steve Rogers, Carvaggio & Emily, Jana Bundy, Jamie Adams, Taro the
Jester and Paul Hyland, together with singer Kelly Adams and dancers
from the Steppin’ Out Academy. All proceeds will go to charities
supported by Ron and John. Tickets are £5.00 each from Steve and Julie
Savage, phone 07787 311186 or email or
stevensavage2@mac.com for
details. 30.8.08
Insight
is back! Insight, the highly acclaimed book test from Keith
Fields, is available once again. Keith emails "I have taken delivery of
the books and am about to redo the instructions, should be ready to send
out next week! Order before the end of September to get an amazing
discounted price and a free gift! Insight received rave reviews and
initially sold for £125. Order now for a discounted price plus a special
free gift worth £25! The whole package is available at a very special
price of just £70 post free (UK Only) for orders received before the end
of September. From the beginning of October the package above will be
available for £105 plus P&P so get in quick." Payment can be made by
cheque, credit card or PayPal, email
m@gician.com for more information and full ordering details. 30.8.08
Magicseen
issue 22 for September 2008 is now out and includes the usual fun
mix of magic star interviews, feature articles, letters and news: "We
interview magic entrepreneur Marvin Berglas to discover how he has
created such a successful magical empire with his Marvin's Magic
business, John Lenahan tells us why he is enjoying his performing life
more than ever, we chat to Lex Schoppi to learn what it takes to be a
top Quick Change artiste, we celebrate with Marc Oberon following his
terrific IBM/SAM Convention competition win, and we find out first hand
what Paul Stone is up to with his laudable MagiCares charity project.
Then we take an in-depth look at the classic Egg Bag - why have some of
the best performers chosen to use it? - and provide you with a range of
Egg Bag product reviews. Andrew Normansell answers your questions in his
Close Up Clinic, and despite the fact that it's been summer we find a
whole range of new products to review. All this plus other articles, the
Masterclass trick section, news, letters and various other bits and
pieces to get your new magic season off to a great start." magicseen is
available by subscription, single issues, or as a PDF download, from
www.magicseen.co.uk. 30.8.08
Roughing
Spray. The Card Collection email: "There has been an ongoing problem
for the last few months in obtaining Roughing Fluid from the States. We
have now produced it here in the UK from a well established formula, its
sole purpose is to rough cards - it is not a by-product of anything
else. It does what it says on the 200ml spray can and comes with
instructions and safety warning. Price £11.00 per can." Available from
The Card Collection:
www.cards4magic.co.uk. 30.8.08
American
John Born lectures at Bolton Magicians' Club on Wednesday 3rd
September. The start time is 8.30pm upstairs at the Doffcoker Inn,
Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 5QE (Map).
John specialises in elegant sleight of hand magic and has just won 1st
place at the IBM convention in Miami.
www.johnborn.com.
For more info contact Steve Owen: 079517 53447 or 01942 511388. 30.8.08
Eccentric
colonial explorer and comedy magician Phileas Flash (aka Rupert
Appleyard) has just returned from a successful summer season with
Thomson holidays and the Production suite in Fuerte Ventura and
Mallorca. Performing at three of their largest hotels (Oasis Papagaya,
Bonaire and Coma Gran) he has been receiving great praise from guests
and the company alike. His role at the hotels entailed a huge variety of
performance disciplines involving stage work, walkabout, workshops and
interactive storytelling. He also created four distinctively different
new half-hour family shows specifically for the contract. Going under
the title of 'The misadventures of Phileas Flash" the shows each had a
different theme (jungle, science, spying, magic) and were designed to
enthral both young and old. He will be performing a section from one of
these shows (entitled 'The incredible Flashdini') for members of the
Ipswich
Magical Society at their Presidents Night on Monday September 1st.
For more information about the weird world of Phileas Flash visit his
Myspace page:
www.myspace.com/phileasflash or contact Bev at the Production Suite
on 020 86726485. 30.8.08
Dave
Allen (Magic Dave) will be presenting his brand new lecture 'Bish
Bash Bosh' at the Zodiac Magical Society, Ealing, on Wednesday 3rd
September at 8pm. Dave's new lecture has Ventriloquism routines as well
as silent puppet routines, and discusses lots of aspects of children's
entertainment, as well as cabaret and close-up magic. For more
information contact the club secretary, Peter Pinner
secretary@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk. 30.8.08
Chris
Cox was on 6Music with Lauren Laverne last week, Radio 1 with Colin
Murray, all over the TV on the Five Thirty show in Scotland and on the
5-19 Show on BBC Switch. Barry Cryer, Richard Bacon,
Kirsten O'Brien, The Hamiltons and Colin Murray came to see Chris's
Fringe Show, with Barry Cryer even taking part in a routine on stage.
Chris will go on tour shortly - dates soon.
www.chriscox.info. 30.8.08
West
Lothian Magic Circle present a lecture by Scott Creasey on
"Mental(magic)ism" on Thursday 25th September at 7.30pm at East Calder &
District Homing Society, Oakbank Road, East Calder, West Lothian EH53
0EL (Map).
Non-members £10.00, Members £5.00. Scott will have lecture notes, the
Swiss Army Wallet and First Impression Pads for sale.
Website. 30.8.08
Magicseen
Ebooks. MSUK Publications, who own and publish magicseen magazine,
are pleased to announce the availability of two new ebooks, available
from the magicseen website. The first is the ebook of Wayne Dobson's
best selling WD40 which tells the story of Wayne's life in an
entertaining and candid way and also includes 40 of Wayne's best close
up and stand up routines. The ebook is already very attractively priced
but for the month of September you can save a further 33% off the normal
price! The second ebook is a brand new publication by magicseen Deputy
Editor Graham Hey, Comedy Buffet. Graham has been writing comedy
for over fifteen years and has written extensively for several top
performers such as Hale & Pace, Griff Rhys Jones and Russ Abbot. Over
two hundred original one liners and visual gags for all types of
audiences are contained in Comedy Buffet. The book has been
recommended by Graham P. Jolley, Michael J. Fitch and others. Available
now from
www.magicseen.co.uk. 30.8.08
John
van der Put lectures at the
Surrey Society of Magicians on 4th September - Non members should contact John Field for
details:
jope.field@googlemail.com. 30.8.08
Further Reflections - Tony Griffith. Last year Tony Griffith published the first in a trilogy of books entitled Reflections. This book has now been republished in hardback format together with the newly published Further Reflections, the second book in the trilogy, also in hardback. "These books, each containing over 100 pages are fully illustrated and contain some of Tony's award winning routines from his commercial repertoire. These cover close-up, platform and children plus many in depth articles, plus ten items in each book from Tony's highly successful Magic of Science show which he presents in primary schools." The books cost £25 each (+ £3.00 p&p), or £40.00 together (+ £5.00 p&p) Pay Pal accepted. Tony will have both these books available at the Kidology Convention where he is presenting his Magic of Science lecture. Email tonygriffith@btinternet.com for more information. 30.8.08
Mark Worgan's Secrets of Entertaining Children will be published in time for the upcoming Eastbourne Convention in September - we've had a quick look and I'm sure this title will be snapped up by children's entertainers across the country. Mark has just returned from a cruise and will be leaving for Athens September 14th, returning on the 24th in time for Eastbourne. Then in October he's off cruising again, but will be home for December when he'll be appearing as guest act at the Pavilion Theatre, Cromer in their Christmas Variety Show. 30.8.08
Magic Workshops. Outline: "To train for highly polished performances which encompass both the richness and skill of intensive preparation and the vitality and spontaneity of live theatre. Not only for the experienced performer who will benefit from one who has perfected his craft but worked under the many and varied conditions of the theatrical world for sixty years. It is specially for beginners as Harold Wells will send then away full of the inspiration that he will supply." To be held in Blackpool in October and November. Email haroldwells@live.co.uk for more information. 30.8.08
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