Number 211 - 10th July 2004
Blackpool
Magic Convention - Box Office Now Open! Next year's convention (Friday
February 25th - Sunday 27th) will have
a Las Vegas theme with the giant Olympia Hall housing a Ten
Table Casino and 'Globe of Death' show, a Street Entertainers
Competition, Juggling Displays and a Fun Fair! Every Gold Card Registrant
(who registers before 31st December 2004) will automatically receive
$20,000 in Fun Money to spend in the Casino. The person with the highest
winnings at the end of the Convention will have won a holiday for two to Las
Vegas.
The other rooms in the Winter Gardens Complex will be hosting the European
Close-up Championships, the UK Kids Entertainers Competition, the British
Magical Stage Championships, the Masterclass, the International Close-up
Shows, Kidz R' Uz, Star Lectures, the Mainly Mental Show, the
International Gala Show and a new set up for the After Gala Show Party in
two different rooms with the Spanish Hall hosting a Showband and Magical
Cabaret and the Theatre Bar hosting Bar Magic and Close-up Magic. Both
rooms will serve Hot Pot and Apple Pie. This new arrangement will allow
more registrants to attend as this event always sells out.
Just some of the stars booked so far include illusionist Rick Thomas
(pictured) direct from his Las Vegas show, David & Dania, Eli Woods & Jim
Casey recreating "Jimmy James & Co", Jay Sankey, Mirko, Rafael Benatar,
Doc Eason, Shoot Ogawa, Bill Malone, Kenton Knepper, Mystina, Bernie
Clifton, Dominique Duvivier & Alexandra, Mahka Tendo, Sabrina Fackelli &
Blub, Ken Dodd, Tony Stevens, the Mirage Dancers with more to be
announced...
All this, plus 102 Magic Dealers from all over the world, for just £65.00!
To borrow from Paul Daniels "Now that's Magic!" Full details and a
Registration Form can be found on the website:
www.blackpoolmagic.com. 10.7.04
Richard
Leigh for False Impressions is looking for children's magicians (and
clowns who perform magic) for a special season of shows at The Magic
Cavern at Barons Court over Christmas and the New Year. Richard is also
looking for close-up magicians interested in performing between January
and April, 2005. Email
richard@falseimpressions.com or post publicity material to the office
(address on the website:
www.falseimpressions.com). 10.7.04
Marco
Tempest's Virtual Magician has
been moved to a better time slot as it is repeated on Sky One. Tonight's
show at 6.30pm is called Virtual Las Vegas "Marco Tempest is the award-winning illusionist brings magic into the
21st century. Each episode explores a magical theme in a fun and
insightful way through a virtual journey of 3D graphics and expert
perspective." 10.7.04
Magic
Auction is a new website currently being developed by Kevin Gallagher,
who writes: "I have finished testing a Magic Auction website which can be
seen at
www.magic-auction.co.uk I would like to run this as a free service
initially to get it started. I am working on some Terms & Conditions (and
maybe Privacy Policy) to include before it is used for real." Readers are
invited to visit the site to see how it works and to try out its features. 10.7.04
The
38th Congress Illusion Convention in Saint Etienne, France runs from
October 7th - 10th. Featured performers and lecturers include: Olmac,
Tommy Wonder, Shoot Ogawa, Dirk Losander, Devil, Mayol, Klingsor, Sylvie
Barrault and Jacques Pallas, Daniel Jacqadi, Henri Giraud; Christopher and
Max, Greg et Bertrand, Yannick Chretien, Bebel, Jean Pierre Blanchard,
Hjalamar and Gerda, Kamyleon, Mac Ronay Junior, Gidinis, SOS and Victoria,
Bertran Loth and many others... For more information in PDF format
Click Here
or email
serge.odin@libertysurf.fr. 10.7.04
"Singer
and television personality Shane Lynch (Boyzone) travelled from
London, on the day of his 28th birthday, to spend an evening at the New
Eden Christian Festival in Torquay to speak about how God changed his
life. But the modest man, who was appearing for the first time at a public
event to speak about his faith, told the audience how the material world
is nothing without Jesus. He also warned of the power of editing in
television and the power of television magicians Derren Brown and David
Blaine..." From This is South Devon
Click Here.
(He is warning us about them!) 10.7.04
MagicBox
have limited stocks of black backed Bicycle Cards (just like a standard
red or blue deck, but in black). Apparently they handle really well and as far as we know no other dealers are offering them... so hurry!
www.magicbox.uk.com. 10.7.04
International
News: Las Vegas headlining magician Mac King launches syndicated comic
strip Mac King's Magic in a Minute featuring Mac King and his
sidekick Lewis, a cute, comical monkey, demonstrating one of Mac King's
magic tricks. The trick is displayed in six or eight colourful informative
boxes giving instructions on how to perform the trick. Each week Mac
King's comic strip will feature a different magic trick in different
themes such as, "Banana Jujitsu" and "Freezin' For No Reason." Mac King
was recently awarded "Magician of the Year" by the Magic Castle, Academy
of Magical Arts. His unique act contains an unusual combination of quirky
humour, visual gags and amazing sleight of hand. 10.7.04
Kidology UK have changed the venue for their upcoming convention (September 6th, see What's On) to The Civic and Wulfrun Halls, North Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1RQ (Map). Further details from either Albion Magic 0121 532 4509 or Practical Magic 01691 690789. 10.7.04
Geoffrey Durham
can be seen all this week on Countdown; Channel 4 at 3.15pm •
Why did Jack Nicholson's daughter bite magician David
Blaine? "Well, I had to," said Jennifer Nicholson...
Click Here (scroll down) •
"Magicians are appearing to learn more about the craft"
Click Here and "Magicians keep techniques under their hats"
Click Here •
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Your UK magic news is always welcome, thanks to
everyone who contributes. See you next week, Duncan. 10.7.04