Number 213 - 24th July 2004
Tickets
for the Blackpool Magic Convention are selling fast! The latest
additions to the programme are Rafael Benatar (photo) and Chris North who
are performing along with Kenton Knepper in the "Mainly Mental" show on
the Friday. Also just booked for the After Gala Show Party in the Spanish
Hall the sensational American recording stars The Drifters singing
their hits (Under The Boardwalk, Up On The Roof, On Broadway, Saturday
Night At The Movies...).
www.blackpoolmagic.com. 24.7.04
Blackpool
Magicians Club will shortly be releasing details of a Mini-Convention
called
Seaside Sorcery to be held at the Horseshoe Showbar, Pleasure
Beach, Blackpool on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th November 2004 in memory
of the late Geoffrey Thompson (former Managing Director of the Blackpool
Pleasure Beach). Already booked: Salvano, Patrick Page, Duncan Trillo
and Stephen Tucker. The British Magical Junior Championships for
both Close-Up and Stage Magic will feature on Saturday and the British
Magical Inter-Society Championships on Sunday. Plus two Gala Shows, a
dinner, lectures and 25 dealers all for £40.00. On Friday 12th November a
Jumbo Charity Magic Auction will be held at the Savoy Hotel, Queens
Promenade, Blackpool at 7pm as a precursor to this exciting magical
weekend... More details from Arthur Casson on 01253 810113 or email:
arthurcasson@aol.com. 24.7.04
edfringe.com
is the official website for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and below,
taken from the site, we're featuring four of the magic shows on offer this
year. The website now includes venue maps and enhanced show information.
www.edfringe.com. 24.7.04
Luke Jermay, Jon 'Jacky' McClements and Mandy Muden appear in
The Magic Zone at the Pleasance Courtyard. "Close-up magic,
mindreading, comedy, smoke and mirrors, card cheating... Three of the
hottest new magicians Luke Jermay, Jon 'Jacky' McClements and Mandy Muden...
unlike any magic show you've ever seen! 'My Pick of the Fringe' - Jerry
Sadowitz." August 5th - 30th.
www.edfringe.com
www.mandymudenmagic.com. 24.7.04
Ian
Saville presents That Old Red Magic at the Komedia Roman Eagle
Lodge. "The one and only socialist magician presents a new show. After
which audiences leave the theatre and change the world. Or at least, leave
the theatre. 'Astoundingly funny' Time Out. 'Ideologically sound and
magnificently bonkers' Independent." August 6th - 29th.
www.edfringe.com
www.redmagic.co.uk. 24.7.04
Jay Scott Berry and Mark Fisken in Midsummer Nights' Magic
at The Georgian House. "An intimate experience of mystery and wonder!
International master of magic, Jay Scott Berry, presents an amazing
journey into the hidden realm of illusions. Guest starring Edinburgh
magician, Mark Fisken, plus the colourful antics of Colombine." August 6th
- 29th.
www.edfringe.com
www.jayscottberry.com. 24.7.04
Steven
Dick and Ian Kendall appear in Magic @ Café Royal at
the Café Royal Fringe Theatre. "Two of Scotland's best magicians bring new
shows to the Fringe. Prepare to be astonished as Steven ('Born
entertainer' Evening News) starts the run and Ian ('Excellent' Scotsman)
closes." August 6th - 29th.
www.edfringe.com
www.stevendick.co.uk
www.virtualmagicshow.com. 24.7.04
"I've
thought of an adjective to sum up Marc Salem's Mind Games. Have you
guessed what it is yet? Were this spookily spot-on entertainer in the same
room as me, there would be no need to say it out loud; he'd scribble away
on a pad of paper and produce exactly the same word you're about to read:
'Mindblowing.'" Writes Dominic Cavendish for the Telegraph in his review
of Marc Salem's Mind Games at the Tricycle Theatre, London.
Click Here to read the full review and
Click Here to read a recent interview, and
Click Here to read another! Tickets: 020 7328 1000. 24.7.04
The
Young Magicians' Club proudly present their annual one day junior
convention on Sunday 24th October. The day will feature two great
lectures, three top dealers, a close-up and stage competition and a gala
show. Heats for the competitions take place on Saturday 18th September.
Anyone interested in taking part, aged over 10 and under 18, should email
mandy@themagiccircle.co.uk
for details. Tickets for J-Day (juniors only) will be available from
Monday 16th August when details of how to apply will be posted.
www.theyoungmagiciansclub.co.uk. 24.7.04
Mark
Fisken is once again staging
The Palace of
Magic at Falkland Palace, Fife. This year's event runs from 13th-15th
August. All aspects of magic will be represented, from alchemy and mind
magic, to close-up magic and illusions. "We amaze, we inspire, we amuse"
says co-founder, Jay Scott Berry. Performers for 2004 include the ever
popular Ali Bongo, Dr Anthony Darkstone from Portugal, Paul Dabek (the
2003 Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year), from Switzerland, mediaeval
court magician, Pierre de Beaufort, Scotland’s grandmaster of magic,
Patrick Page and many more. For full details visit
www.palaceofmagic.com. 24.7.04
Men
of Mystery, written and researched by Ian Keable and David Britland
for BBC Radio 4, can be heard online for the next few days:
Click Here (requires
Real Player). "A look back
at the careers of men who made their names reading minds and transmitting
thoughts across the airwaves. Featuring interviews with mind reader Marc
Salem and Lesley Hazlitt whose husband-and-wife act, the Piddingtons,
attracted huge audiences in the 1950's." Also featuring Dunninger, Romark,
Chan Canasta and Uri Geller. Presented by
Ian Keable. 24.7.04
Alakazam
present Mind Control by Peter Nardi and Marc Spelmann. "It is
Kentonism without any risk whatsoever. It appears to be pure suggestion
but is not at all. If you wish to ease yourself into my type of work or
material, or if you are already expert at it, you will want to get your
hands on Mind Control. I did, and I made sure people I consult for use it
too." Kenton Knepper. Visit:
www.alakazam.co.uk. 24.7.04
The
Great Eyeless Vision Act. Eddie Burke explains this seldom seen stunt
that in the past has created a storm with audiences worldwide... "In this
correctly explained master version, Eddie Burke holds nothing back –
revealing true and correct methods that you can feature in your show
either as a magician, mentalist or as "The Man with X-Ray Eyes." Email
eddie@mreenterprises.co.uk
for more details (and don't forget to visit
www.mreenterprises.co.uk for a full range of magic manuscripts and
more). 24.7.04
Paul
Zenon's
White Magic is being repeated on Saturday, 31st
July, on ITV2 - See TV Magic for full
TV Listings • "Street Performers talk about their
first time busking"
Click Here • "Successful spell at the top"
Click Here • "Magician sees bit of magic: Lost $1,000 bill returned"
Click Here • The Magicians of Basingstoke are holding their Annual
Dinner on Friday November 12th this year featuring star cabaret with Pat
Fallon. For more information contact Mr B Sarney:
www.brekksmagic.co.uk or 0118 9311973 • "Jugglers Converge for Yearly Convention"
Click Here • Many thanks for your news which is
always welcomed. See you next week, Duncan. 24.7.04