Number 193 - 6th March 2004
Paul
Daniels opened at the Jermyn Street Theatre in London's West End on
March 1st for a limited run of his one man show "The Magic of Max Malini."
Max Malini did not perform in large theatres, but rather in the drawing
rooms of the rich and famous in the early 1900's. His extraordinary magic
worked best in intimate surroundings and here Paul Daniels has recreated
many of his effects for this very unusual show. Ian Keable was in the
audience on Thursday night and has reviewed the show for MagicWeek,
Click Here.
MagicWeek readers can take advantage of a special "two tickets for the
price of one" offer by phoning the box office on 020 7287 2875 and quoting
"Paul Daniels two for one internet offer" when booking their seats. Jermyn
Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1Y 6ST. All tickets £57 each. 6.3.04
Joe
Pasquale - The Everything I Have Ever Done & The First of Many Goodbye
Tours goes on tour in April, May and June! And from the show's
flyer: "We will learn important things like the importance of Elvis songs
such as Polk Salad Annie - Gators Got Your Granny and how this will
help us, the human race, in years to come when an asteroid is heading for
our planet." Nuff said. For tour dates
Click Here. 6.3.04
"Five
months after he was mauled by a tiger, illusionist Roy Horn of
'Siegfried & Roy' was able to walk again with the help of a wheeled
walking aid, a spokeswoman for the duo said Tuesday." Read the story from
CBSNews.com. 6.3.04
The
Manchester Circle of Magicians are holding a Jumbo Magic Auction on
Tuesday, March 16th, at 7.30pm at the Salford Masonic Hall, The Crescent,
Salford, Nr. Manchester. Expect hundreds of bargains, with professional
auctioneers Derek Lever and Mike Shepherd. Free admission for members,
£3.00 for non-members. For full details contact Derek Lever, 32 Pilling
Lane, Preesall, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancs. FY6 OEU. Telephone/fax 01253
810113, email deriko@skynow.net or
Mike Shepherd, telephone/fax 01904 709500. 6.3.04
Box12.net
are now advertising with MagicWeek. The site includes details of
Royle's Secrets of Hypnotic Success Seminar 2004 which will take place
on Saturday May 8th and Sunday May 9th at The Britannia Hotel, Birmingham.
"Royle will help you to become an expert hypnotic exponent, show you how
to get more customers and sell more products." For details visit:
www.box12.net today, or
email info@box12.net (There is a
special promotion on the video's from last year's seminar right now - just
ask for details when you email). 6.3.04
"As
if by Magic, the dream of providing Harry August Jansen (Dante the
Magician), and his wife Edna Herr Jansen, with a dignified final resting
place has become a reality. Through the generosity of magic enthusiasts
everywhere, we have now rewritten magical history" writes Phil Temple,
Chairman of The Dante Memorial Fund. To read the full report in MagicWeek
Click Here. 6.3.04
The
British Magical Society are holding their 99th Annual Dinner Dance &
Cabaret at the Dorchester Suite, Ramada Hotel, Penns Lane, Sutton
Coldfield on Saturday 27th March with star cabaret from Mark Raffles and
Richard Pinner together with close-up magic at the tables. Reception
6.30pm for 7.30pm. Smart Dress. Tickets £28.00 each from Pamela Buckley on
01827 715660. 6.3.04
Congratulations
to Blackpool Convention organiser Derek Lever on receiving the
Academy of Magical Arts Award of Merit and the International
Brotherhood of Magicians' Presidential Citation for Services to Magic,
both presented at the recent Blackpool Convention. Also at the convention,
Steve Eastham and Mark Raffles were awarded the Murray Award and Tony
Stevens The Ken Dodd Comedy Award. 6.3.04
Paul
Daniels has released a complete version of his 2003 Masterclass on a
set of 7 Audio CD's. The Masterclass events focus on how to succeed in the
world of show-business, and include performance tips and techniques and
also cover as the business side of earning a living from magic. Perfect
for getting the old gray matter going, either at home or in the car!
Click Here. 6.3.04
Black
Artefacts Crypt Clear-Out. With new stock for 2004 due to arrive any
day Black Hart and his staff have been busy exploring some of the darker
and dustier corners of their crypt at Black Hart Castle. They came across
an ancient leather bound box containing some exciting gothic treasures,
including rings, bracelets and neckwear, and many other "one off" items.
Click Here. 6.3.04
Duckie’s C’EST BARBICAN!
has just won the Laurence Olivier
Best Entertainment Award for 2004. The show featured magician Paul Kieve, this
time in front of the curtain. "The kitsch spectacular introduced the novel
concept of audiences picking and choosing their individual acts (which
ranged from vaudeville to ventriloquism via voyeurism) and having the
performers trot out to each individual table." See:
www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk for more details. 6.3.04
The
Medway Magical Society is holding its one day convention on Sunday 4th
April at St George's Hotel, Rochester. With magic dealers and lecturers
Mark Shortland, Terry Seabrooke and Pat Page. Tickets are going fast.
Doors open at 9.30am and it all ends at 4.30pm. Tickets are £10 and lunch
is available for £5. For more details and to book contact Keith Borland on
01634 862140 or keithandm@aol.com. 6.3.04
The
Scottish Association of Magical Societies is holding its annual
convention in Montrose from 30th April to 2nd May. Featuring a Civic
Welcome, an informal show, 3 competitions, lectures by Noel Britten,
Richard McDougall, Alan Maskell and Quentin Reynolds, close-up, 5 dealers,
a ladies event, and the Gala Show with Alan Maskell, Noel Britten, Paul
Dabek, Richard McDougall, Roy Davenport (photo), Quentin Reynolds and Van
Buren & Company. Weekend registration is £33 for members of affiliated
clubs and their partners, and £40 for non-members. There are also rates
for Saturday or Sunday only, and for juniors. There is an early
registration discount if booked by 10th April. Full registration details
available from: Mrs Olive Fletcher, 254 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow G41 5AJ.
Telephone 0141 427 1670. The SAMS convention promises an excellent weekend
of magic. 6.3.04
The
Larry Spencer Pro of the Year Award was awarded to Russ Stevens at the
recent Blackpool Convention on the Sunday afternoon. The award is designed
to recognise the work of a professional magician and is sponsored every
year by
Abracadabra. Readers are invited to nominate magicians and Donald
Bevan, Derek Lever, John Wade and Alan Shaxon select the final recipient.
The award was presented by Magic Circle president Alan Shaxon and was
accepted on Russ's behalf by Duncan Trillo. Russ (being a busy pro) was
away cruising in the Caribbean! 6.3.04
Penn
and Teller appear alongside the Simpsons on Friday, March 12th, on BBC
2 (TV Magic) "After a rotten day, Homer
bowls a perfect 300 game, and becomes a local hero. But his fame soon
fades, and to keep himself from gloom, Homer decides to focus his
attention on baby Maggie." 6.3.04
Safire
have been invited to appear at the National Music Hall and Variety
Festival 2004 at The Playhouse Theatre, Weston-super-Mare on Saturday 1st
May. The festival, which runs from 27th April to the 2nd May, is arranged
by The Grand Order of Water Rats and The British Music Hall Society in
collaboration with North Somerset Council. Together with famous performers
including Joe Pasquale, Ken Dodd, Roy Hudd and Norman Wisdom, Safire have
been asked to perform their illusion act to close the Children's Variety
Show, which has been put together to encourage families and younger people
to enjoy variety environment. The show starts at 3pm. The Box Office
number is 01934 645544
www.nmhvfestival.co.uk. Safire are also pleased to be appearing with
Peter Kay at The Blackpool Opera House on Monday 19th April. 6.3.04
Mel
Harvey is selling his large touring children's shows which have played
in theatres and schools across the country, including: The Care Bears
Show, The Trolls Show, The Mad Hatters Tea Party, Dinosaur Magic and Fun
Show, and The Magic Circus Show. Including magic props, scenery, costumes,
music, scripts and full colour publicity. Also extra magic props, costumes
and a transit van! No reasonable offer will be refused and everything must
go by 31st March. Telephone Mel on 01926 620083 Mobile 07860 485578 or
email mel@melharvey.com. 6.3.04
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Jez
Rose is off to perform for Princess Sophia and Prince Albert of Monaco
this week, then he starts filming for a new TV project... more details in
the near future • Max the Magician lectures at the South Downs Club in
Crawley on June 2nd. For details contact Sheila Preston on 01293 530111
www.maxthemagician.co.uk • "The disappearing act: Four who broke the
code are excluded from Magic Circle"
Click Here • "I'm doing four shows tomorrow and five
shows on Saturday" ... it can only be
David
Copperfield • Graham Desmond, has been chosen to take part in the
Johnny Vaughan Tonight Show on BBC 3
Click Here • Dominic Mansi lectures at the Chester Guild of Magicians
HQ on Monday 8th March at the Home Guard Club, Chester. Doors open at 8pm,
more information from David Brandwood 01928 718496 • Thanks to everyone
who sends in news, please always include as much information as possible,
including post codes for venues • That's it for this week, see you next
week, Duncan. 6.3.04