Number 53 - 30th June 2001
Lance Burton Master Magician
will be shown on Channel 5 at 7.05pm on Friday 6th July. This show was
recorded at around the time that Lance Burton started his thirteen year
contract at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, Las Vegas. Lance
celebrated his fifth anniversary just last week - congratulations!
TV Magic
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Translucis, the screen-based entertainment
network for bars and pubs, which is backed by drinks giant Diageo, is
launching a competition to seek the best in "Silent Talent." Magicians aged
over 18 who perform a silent act and are interested in competing can find
details at silentsplease.co.uk
there's a two week holiday in the Caribbean for the winner. Heats in
Manchester, Glasgow and London.
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Andrew Van Buren appears at the Forum
Theatre, Billingham this Christmas in Cinderella where he'll be
playing one of the bad guys as well as performing magic. The foot and
mouth disease impacted on his outdoor appearances, but things are now
getting back to normal, with Andrew touring through until September.
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Some
international news: Stan Allen's excellent MAGIC magazine is preparing to celebrate
its 10th anniversary with a special event: Magic Live! How's this
for a line up: Topas, Marc Summers, Jim Steinmeyer, Eberhard Riese, Jon
Racherbaumer, The Pendragons, Bill McIlhany, Jeff McBride, Max Maven, Bill
Malone, Mark Kornhauser, Mac King, Richard Kaufman, David "Silly Billy"
Kaye, Rory Johnston, Joshua Jay, Guy Hollingworth, Jeff Hobson, Paul
Gertner, Michael Finney, Michael Diliberto, Dana Daniels, Michael Close,
Mike Caveney, Lance Burton, Michael Ammar and, we're told, that's just the
beginning! Registration is $235 per person. Visit the website:
magicmagazine.com
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Tom Lyon (centre) on
Blue Peter
on Monday making a very professional television debut. 15 year old Tom
escaped from a straight-jacket having first been securely hand
cuffed. Next he plans to perform the same escape, but on a tight rope!
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A quick reminder that tomorrow (Sunday 1st
July) at 9.30am the Kidderminster League of Magicians are holding a Magic
Sale and Lecture (Wayne Mattox) at the Swan Hotel, Stourport. With
dealers: Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, and Stephen Tucker, Private tables
only £5 - contact Graham Morris on 01299 402620 for details. Admission £2.
KLMagicians.co.uk
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Watchmaker Productions are making a programme about Tommy Cooper's personal life apparently. More on this when my man on the inside tells me more! 30.6.01
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Duncan. 30.6.01