Number
33 - 10rd February 2001
The
Blackpool Convention is now only two weeks away! (February 23rd - 25th)
Canadian
magician/illusionist Greg Frewin will be appearing on this years Gala
Show. See What's
On for details, and to register.
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Today
sees a repeat screening of Breaking The Magician's Code (ITV at
2.50pm). Leonard Montano, professionally known as Valentino, aka The Masked Magician
exposes magic...
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Wayne
Dobson live on stage last Friday at the Beck Theatre, Hayes. Seen here
performing his classic 'vent' routine that earned him a standing ovation
on completion, brilliant stuff! Also on the show with Wayne were
illusionists Safire who had a strong set, made great use of their
music, and injected lots of fun into their presentation.
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The
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make-over for the New Year. Published six times a year it features a good
selection of magic tricks and articles. Members receive it as part of
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We
are always happy to receive your free classified advertisements for
publication in MagicWeek, but please check that what you are 'wanting' or
'selling' isn't pirated. This is an on-going problem, especially when it
comes to illusions. There are a number of people manufacturing copies of
illusions that aren't readily available in the UK. The inventors, often
based abroad, are then receiving nothing for their creations, and the
official manufactures who have paid for the rights to manufacture are also
loosing out. If you are not sure of the origins of a trick or illusion
then before making a purchase do a little research. Then you won't have
the embarrassment of trying to sell it on at a later date! And you'll save
me having to reject your advertisement. And, more importantly, you'll
sleep well at night. Magic is a creative art - let's keep it that way!
10.2.01
Derren
Brown was featured in a three page article in The Guardian's The Guide
last Saturday. Journalist Kate Burt set him five challenges that were as
much to do with psychology as mind reading in a fascinating piece. Uri
Geller has a stimulating fortnightly column in Computer Active covering
a diverse collection of topics. Well, that's all for this week, see you next week,
Duncan.
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