Number 58 - 4th August 2001
The Magic Circle Young Magician
of the Year, Shane Lycett (Obleo), complete with winners trophy, on Sunday
evening at the world famous Magic Circle, London. Shane, dressed in long
coat, sun glasses and hat, presented an act that combined traditional
magic with contemporary themes as Obleo, a larger than life 'spy'
character - and it was fun! His dancing cane routine was one of the finest
that I've ever seen, his use of character and choice of music first class,
his timing always spot-on, his energy addictive - all making a theatrical
'whole' that was refreshingly different and definitely making him the
worthy winner of this prestigious award. All six finalists did well to be
there with James Smith coming 2nd with his manipulation act themed around
the production of ever increasing disco mirror balls, and Joe Knight, 3rd,
with his 'Coke' flavoured act, that has many original touches. President
Michael Bailey presented the awards assisted by the competitions creator
Derek Speight. Marc Paul MC'd filling in the sometimes inevitable long
gaps with many a witty ad-lib, and a bit of fast paced mind-reading.
Magician Loki had worked with Shane in the development of his act and must
be delighted as well.
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Once upon a time there was
a great magician whose magic was so powerful that all the other magicians
in the world fell under his spell... Guy Hollingworth's eagerly awaited
Once Upon a Time will be released in the Autumn and MagicWeek
will bring you the world's first review of what promises to be the
magic trick of the year. Visit
www.guy-hollingworth.com for more information.
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John Lenahan in
Hoaxbusters -
John reveals some of the tricks used by con men to extract five
million pounds from the public each year. "I studied mass communications
in college, but all I really learned was magic. I met a guy in college who
was also really into magic. I read loads of books and I’d go out with a
pocket full of tricks and do 'bar betchas,' but I'd make sure that I set
my friends up to 'win' the puzzles, it was a great way to drink for free!"
Now re-scheduled for 11pm on Monday 6th August on ITV
(1 hour). TV Magic
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Last week I was
very keen to bring you news of Ian Rowlad's book The Full Facts book of
Cold Reading - well this week we have a review from Keith Fields.
Click Here
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Top magician
Hugh Nightingale is featured in August's Magic Profile where
he reveals his favourite magic quote, "A magician needs two key
attributes. The first is to always leave the audience wanting more."
Magic Profile
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David
Copperfield is profiled on the Biography Channel on Sunday, repeated on
Monday see TV Magic
• Let MagicWeek know what's on in your region! See you next week, Duncan.
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