Number 285 - 10th December 2005
Blackpool
Magicians Convention: Latest News. Japanese magic star Fukai will
lecture and appear on the Saturday night International Gala Show. The
Friday International Forum features: Stan Allen, Hank Moorehouse, Wayne
Dobson and Terry Seabrooke - offering a wealth of magical experience and
taking questions from the audience (from 6pm). The full lineup of
international close-up stars is: Jeam Pierre Vallarino from France, and
from the USA Billy McComb, Martin A Nash, Rick Merrill, Chris Capehart,
Chase Curtis, Paul Green and Michael Ammar. And the lineup of lecturers
has now been confirmed as: Michael Ammar, Martin A Nash, Paul Green, Chris
Capehart, Rick Merrill and Chase Curtis, all from the USA, and Patrik
Kuffs (Canada), Fukai (Japan) and Jean Pierre Vallarino (France). This year
everyone who registers for a Gold Card Registration (£68.00) before 31st
December 2005 will receive a free DVD. Dates: 24th
- 26th February 2006. Priority Registration Form:
www.blackpoolmagic.com (or call Arthur Casson on 01253 393688). 10.12.05
South
Tyneside International Magic Week. 17th - 19th March, 2006. For the
third consecutive year, South Tyneside Council, with Martin Duffy,
President of the Newcastle Magic Circle, are organising a week of magic
that promises to be their best yet. From the USA: Stage Magician of the
Year, Close-up Magician of the Year and Parlor Magician of the Year Whit
Haydn (photo), the original magic of Docc Hilford and the strong visual
magic of Daniel Garcia. Lecturing from the UK: Charlie the Magician,
offering practical ideas on how to make a living as an educational
magician. An afternoon with master showman David Berglas, and a special
lecture from Paul Stone. The three-day convention will include two evening
Gala Shows starring Geoffrey Durham, Alec Powell, John Archer, Brendan
Healy and David & Dania. For more information, and a registration form,
visit
www.southtyneside.info. The first 100 registrants will additionally
gain access to the exclusive 'midnight show' featuring Whit Haydn. 10.12.05
Marc
Oberon, current European Champion of Close-up Magic, has been added to
the line up of performers appearing at the
Session Convention in January.
He will be performing his award winning act in the UK close-up show and
will be joining Lee Asher, Kostya Kimlat, Tyler Wilson, Andi Gladwin, Tim
Shoesmith and James Brown. Ticket sales for the Session have been very
strong, with all the signs pointing to a sell-out. Hurry! Visit:
www.sessionconvention.com. 10.12.05
Barry
and Stuart present three in a row for Channel 4 on Friday December
30th. First The
Magic of Jesus "In this 60-minute Christmas special the stars of Dirty Tricks
undertake their most challenging project to date as biblical stories
become a springboard for the duo to produce some amazing tricks" then a
repeat showing of When Magic Tricks Go Wrong and finally Dirty Tricks
(show 6 from the original series - first showing). See
TV Magic for details. 10.12.05
WorldMagicShop.co.uk
now stock a range of Neodymium Magnets at very competitive prices.
"Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) is used to manufacture the most powerful
magnets per unit volume that are commercially available today. It is used
where a small size and maximum power are needed. Neodymium Magnets exert
very high forces and can attract each other through unbelievably large
distances making them very popular for a wide range of applications from
scientific experiments to magic acts. They also have an immense and
unbeatable resistance to being demagnetised, making them ideal for
repulsion applications as well as attractive applications." So the search
for a supplier is now over...
www.worldmagicshop.co.uk stock over 20 different sizes including
disks, rods blocks/squares and spheres. (I wonder how many you'd need to
pack into your boots for a self levitation?!!) If you've got an inventive mind
you'll love experimenting with these magnets, especially when they're combined
with other magic methods. Highly recommended, and excellent value too.
Visit:
www.worldmagicshop.co.uk. 10.12.05
Tim
Clothier - Advanced Illusion Projects. Now advertising with MagicWeek:
"A collection of original illusion designs. Tim Clothier presents his new
book 'Advanced Illusion Projects' Full colour throughout, Photographs,
Story Boards, A chapter about building mock-ups, Scale Drawings, Extremely
detailed plans 3D views, Exploded drawings of illusion construction. Each
illusion design features detailed scale plans of the entire structure of
the prop. All parts of the illusion are shown and described, including
information on how to build them, materials to use, and recommended
finishes. 156 pages. $49.50" To order visit
www.illusionprojects.com. 3.12.05
Paul
Gordon is having a Magic Sale: "Mention 'Magic Promotion' when
ordering and ask for a free magic gift."
www.paulgordon.net. 10.12.05
Magic
audiences can now view internationally renowned close-up magician,
David Redfearn, perform his "cool magic" trick online at his new website
Event Magic. During the 2-minute video, David comments that he is
about to perform possibly the coolest trick in the world, before amazing
his audience as he makes a torn, chosen playing card appear within a
frozen block of ice. Originally aired on ITV1 in the UK, and performed for
TV presenter Carol Smillie, the trick is one of David's favourites. As
resident magician at Chelsea Football Club, David has performed in front
of celebrities and royalty around the globe and regularly features at
corporate hospitality functions and events. To view "Cool Magic" in action
visit David's new site
www.eventmagic.co.uk. 3.12.05
Card
Symphony by Matt Edwards. "A themed stage show in miniature - Classic
card effects and sleight of hand magic are skillfully and beautifully
staged to a classical music soundtrack, themed around the theatre and
orchestra. Features are a levitating linked card routine, Grandfather's
Aces choreographed to Moonlight Senata (A simple but stunning piece of
'theatre') and an 1812 Overture finale which is frantic and even includes
miniature canons going off." Performed by Matt Edwards. Devised, produced
and directed by Richard Leigh. February 1st - 5th 2006 at 8pm. Matinee on
Sunday 5th at 3pm. See What's On for
details. This show will also be touring next year and has in the past
formed a very different night of entertainment at magic societies as a
lecture/show presentation. Enquiries to:
richard@falseimpressions.com. 10.12.05
The
Magic Carpet. "Arabia - a very long time ago, a long way away. Two
adventurous young thieves, Miloshin and Zhitva, meet while trying to steal
the magnificent treasure of the Sultan and Arabia. So begins an epic
journey of adventure as the pair team up and set off across the desert to
sell their loot and make a fortune. Amongst the treasure is the ring of
Solomon, a jewel of immense magical power. If it were to fall into the
wrong hands it could destroy the world. The dark and terrifying wizard
Du-Shou wants the ring... and is prepared to kill to get it! Only Miloshin
and Zhitta's cunning and bravery can save the world from destruction. Oh,
and a certain dusty old carpet..." Age 7+ Lyric Theatre Hammersmith, King
Street, London W6 0QL
www.lyric.co.uk. 10.12.05
Mat
Black and Chris Paris are a new double act appearing at the Barons
Court Theatre (home of The Magic Cavern shows) from 6th - 13th January
2006 (see What's On). The show kicks
off a new season of Monday evenings of magic which is how The Magic Cavern
started nearly three years ago. If you have an act that needs a live
audience, or are a seasoned performer with new material to try out, then
these evenings are for you. Alternatively if you are a Magic Society you
may like to showcase some members work. More information from:
richard@falseimpressions.com. 10.12.05
Aberdeen
magicians Alan & Allan from COMAGI Corporate Magic will be performing
at a charity show at the Savoy on Thursday 15th December, and email:
"While in London we are also meeting a well known beverage company who may
be sponsoring a UK comedy/magic tour that we are organising next year. We
would like to hear from comedy magicians who may be interested in joining
us." Anyone interested should email
migicom2006@comagi.co.uk for
more information.
www.comedycv.co.uk. 10.12.05
Irish
magician and illusionist Ruairi O'Connor will appear on "Primetime
Christmas Special" on Monday. This hour-long episode of the award winning
current affairs programme will examine how the banking industry in Ireland
has made a lot of the Irish public's money disappear! RTE1 Television,
Monday, 12th December, at 9.30pm
www.ruairioconnor.com. 10.12.05
Darryl
Rose, seen here with ITV1's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! winner
Carol Thatcher at the wrap party where he entertained both the crew and
celebrities in Coolangatta, Australia, with card magic
www.darrylrose.com
• "That's Magic"
Click Here • "Magic result for children's charity"
Click Here • "Illusionist Investigates Miracles of Jesus on Discovery
Channel"
Click Here • "Keith Conjures The Conways..."
Click Here • "VisionTV and Reel Time Explore Enigmas"
Click Here • Tom Lauten reviews ESP Chips from Anthony Blake
and David Harber this week, Click Here
• That's it, see you next week, Duncan. 10.12.05