Number 156 - 21st June 2003
200,000,000
sold and counting... The Harry Potter phenomenon continues with today's
launch of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth book
in the series. "Dumbledore lowered his hands and surveyed Harry
through his half-moon glasses. 'It is time,' he said, 'for me to tell you
what I should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I am
going to tell you everything...'"
Click Here to order the standard edition from Amazon.co.uk (50% off
RRP) or
Click Here to order the adult edition (also 50% off the list price).
21.6.03
Marc
Salem brings an all new show to Edinburgh this year - and this time
he's out of his mind. "The king of the mind readers" Time Out.
Marc returns with a brand new show featuring different star guests
every night. "One of the most compelling performances ever… great comic
ability" Sydney Daily Telegraph. Booking details:
Click Here.
21.6.03
The
Magic Circle celebrates its centenary in 2005 (July 20th - 23rd) and will stage four
days of the world's finest magic. Already 250
Circle members have registered for this unique event and in ten days
time, on July 1st, non-member magicians will also be able to register. The venue: London University,
Bedford Way, London WC1. The cost: £175 (members) £200 (non-members). A
£25.00 deposit will secure your place. For
more details, and a registration form, visit:
www.themagiccirclecentenary.co.uk.
21.6.03
All
Aboard! Bertie Pearce presents All Aboard - The comedy of cruising
at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival - a "must see" show for any
performers who have entertained at sea as Bertie Pearce relives his first
contract on a cruise ship. "This oddly dressed young man has extraordinary
stage presence and the ability to be side-splittingly funny." The Stage.
From July 31st to August 25th
Click Here for booking details.
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Peter
Lamont: Confessions of a Psychic plays at the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival: "A former psychic reveals how he used to fake paranormal
phenomena, until he discovered the real thing. 'Lamont is an expert,
extremely entertaining.' Derren Brown, Mind Control." Booking details:
Click Here. Peter co-authored
Magic in Theory with Richard Wiseman in 1999. More on Peter Lamont:
Click Here.
21.6.03
Paul
Daniels lectured at The Magic Club of Great Britain on
Thursday to an enthusiastic audience of sixty-plus magicians. "Paul was at
his very best and what amazed everyone was to see him jumping up and down
on a table to make sure everyone could see and not miss anything. He then
spent over 40 minutes at the end of the evening having photos taken and
signing autographs for everyone."
21.6.03
How
to get ahead in Advertising... Businesses and conference organisers
who are tired of using brochures and fast-talking salesmen to promote
their products should try the latest marketing tool - a disembodied head.
Corporate Illusion, a North East based company which specialises in
marketing through magic have developed the Cosmic Cube which
features the head of a girl suspended in a glass dome - with no apparent
body. The girl can answer questions about products and thanks to a
synthesiser can talk in a variety of voices! The cube features more than
850 flashing LEDs and lightening effects, a smoke machine and a sound
system. More information from
www.corporate-illusion.co.uk. Pictured here at the ICT Works Trade
Show at St.James Park in Newcastle last week.
21.6.03
The
8th British Close-up Magic Symposium Book featuring material from
Richard Pinner, Lee Davis, Sean Carpenter, Roger Curzon, Mark Leveridge,
Joachim Solberg and Jay Sankey is available by return from
www.markleveridge.co.uk This book was released to coincide with the
8th Symposium which took place in April 2003 at Bath University.
21.6.03
MagicBox
have launched a new discount scheme which allows customers who also have a
website to save 5% on all purchases. Visit
www.magicbox.uk.com for more information.
21.6.03
13 Steps to Mentalisim by
Corinda is once again to the fore and MagicTricks.co.uk have it in stock.
Essential reading for real mind readers:
Click Here. And from Derren Brown new stocks of Absolute Magic are
expected to be with MagicTricks by Monday, June 30th,
Click Here.
21.6.03
Jerome Flynn
talks about his portrayal of Tommy Cooper in Jus' Like That! on
Blue Peter on Monday at 5pm (BBC2). More TV listings in
TV Magic.
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Gopinath
Muthukad will be visiting London between June 23rd and 28th and would
like to meet up with magicians during his stay. Please contact Gopinath
directly: Gopinath Muthukad, Magic Academy, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
India 695012. Phone: 0091+471+2358910
www.magicmuthukad.com.
21.6.03
Jean
Purdy and Bob Sacco (members of the The
Zodiac Magical Society) are inviting members of other magic societies
to a social evening on August 7th to be held in a Marquee in South
Buckinghamshire. Brian Barnes MIMC (photo) will be lecturing and Graham
Reed MIMC will be on hand to advise potential Magic Circle members on the
examination requirements. Limited places are available, tickets are free,
and the evening includes a buffet and drinks. Contact Jean Purdy MMC
purdymarypoppins@aol.com for
more information.
21.6.03
Luke
Jermay is going to release a DVD featuring material from his book 7
Deceptions, together with some new material. The DVD features Luke's
famed For Andruzzi, The 7th Deception, A Twisted Palm Reading, RGM,
Watching The Clock, The Burst Bubble Suggestion and more. Kenton
Knepper, Doc Hilford, Alain Bellon and many others have raved about the
material featured on this DVD. Steve Banachek said: "Luke is one of those
rare individuals who sheds a refreshing original touch on everything he
plays with. Brilliant thinking and brilliant routines!?" For more
information Email:
luke_jermay@hotmail.com.
21.6.03
Countdown
to Countdown -
Geoffrey Durham returns to Countdown this week (weekdays on Four at
4.15pm) and can be seen live on stage tonight at the Queen's Hall Arts
Centre, Hexham. Box Office telephone: 01434 652477 •
Mike Danata's Magic Studio now hold exclusive rights to Paul Gordon's
Dazzler. This card trick is used by Paul Gordon in all his shows - see
Mike's Top 30 for details:
www.mikedanatasmagicstudio.co.uk • ITV's
Astounding Celebrities has been moved back a week and should
now go out from Sunday, June 29th. David Redfearn, who appears on the
series, has just filmed a television commercial for Betfare, the people
who sponsor the World Poker Championship on Sky1. Look out for it
just before the shows air, starting in July for two weeks • That's it - your magic
news is always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
21.6.03