Number 20 -
11th November 2000
More details have come through for this year's 29th International Magic Convention. This
has to be my favourite British Magic Convention. Perhaps because it was
the first convention that I ever attended, perhaps because over the years it
has featured some of the World's greatest magicians... Albert
Goshman, Richard Ross, Robert Harbin, Finn Jon, Wayne Dobson, Jeff
McBride, and many more... But
probably because it's always fun to see so many
magic friends. The Convention runs over three days: Friday 1st, Saturday 2nd, and Sunday 3rd December
2000 and is held in London. Friday features lectures at the Thistle Euston Hotel (formally The
Kennedy).
Saturday features more lectures, and a close-up competition that is recognised as one of the world's most prestigious magic
competitions. Offering a £1,000 first prize, £500 second prize, and a £100 third prize. The competition is still open for
entries; if you wish
to enter contact Martin MacMillan (details below).
On
the Sunday daytime events take place at the Congress Centre, Great Russell Street, where you'll see dealers and close-up shows.
And in the evening it's over to Her Majesty's Theatre, in the Haymarket,
for the International Gala Show. The line-up this year: Rudy Coby (pic
USA), Michael Menes (USA), Kenji Minemura (Japan), Davide Costi
(Italy), Scott Penrose (UK), Noel Britten (UK), Vladik Miagkostopov
(Ukraine), Eric Buss (USA), and Johnny Lonn (Sweden). For registration and
competition information: Telephone:
020 7405 7324 Email:
admin@internationalmagic.com Or
visit their website:
Conventions
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Winona
Ryder and John Hurt star in Lost Souls, a supernatural
thriller in which faith battles reason (and people start to levitate!). The movie
is playing across the UK now.
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MagicWeek
has been selected for inclusion in the UKdirectory, "A
directory that selects the best UK websites based on ease of use and
readability." MagicWeek can be found under: Magazines.
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Illusionists
Safire have signed for next year's Summer season. They will be appearing in
Palladium Nights at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, from mid-June to the end of October.
They are also in Panto over Christmas, and appear with Wayne Dobson and
Ken Dodd during November and December. For dates see What's On
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Magician
(and funny man) Danny Buckler, one of a handful of magicians on the
London comedy circuit, is currently enjoying great success presenting magic "live." "It goes down really well on the circuit
- it's different." You can see Danny perform at the Old Town Hall,
Hemmel Hempstead on November 18th, and regularly at Molly O'Grady's in
Woking. Danny will present another "one-off" at this year's
MindMagic 2000 seminar tomorrow.
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"Virtual Deck is for the avid card enthusiast, or hobbyist, who wants the perfect tool for their desktops. With hundreds of possibilities you will find this tool a great aid when inventing card tricks, and analyzing the infinite possibilities when creating magic with a deck of cards. It has 'card sounds,' graphical cards, tons of options, and an intuitive interface." For more information visit the Virtual Deck website: Click Here 11.11.00
Illusionists
Ricochet are currently performing aboard the MV Marco Polo.
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Recent British Ring Shield winner Leo Ward, now resident in New Zealand, has just won another magic competition, this time in Auckland. For the full story Click Here 11.11.00
A young magician with a stage act is needed for a show supporting a children's cancer care hospice appeal. They will be required to perform in a show in Blyth at the town's Wallaw Theatre on November 19th. If you can help please telephone 01670 352825. 11.11.00
David Hawkins has sent in two reviews of "hot off the press" magic items, thanks David, see: Reviews. On November 4th Illusionist Guy Barrett had his white Ford Transit van, (H787 KRX) with seven illusions and three smaller items on board, stolen. None of the Illusions are dealer props, all being made and designed by Guy himself. Any information please email: guybarrett2020@hotmail.com Well that's it for this week, I look forward to seeing some of you at MindMagic 2000 tomorrow. Duncan Trillo. 11.11.00