Number 286 - 17th December 2005
Uri
Geller Explains the Unexplained. Afterlife, Most Haunted, Positive
Thinking, The Mind, Healing, Motivation, UFO's, Stop Smoking, The 11:11
Phenomenon... Looks like he's got the lot covered in this live stage
presentation that goes on tour in 2006. Suitable for all the family -
you're invited to bring along a broken watch and a few spoons. Click
What's On for dates and see this master
showman live on stage in 2006. 17.12.05
Hollywood's
Academy of Magical Arts have announced their Fellowship Honorees for
2005, presentations will be made in April 2006, and include the 2005
Magician of the Year to Criss Angel, a Special Fellowship to
Rich Block, a Literary Fellowship to David Britland, a Creative
Fellowship to Eberhard Riese, Performing Fellowships to Flip
and Bobby Baxter, the Lifetime Achievement Fellowship to Martin
Gardner and the 2005 Masters Fellowship to Paul Daniels. 17.12.05
Wayne
Dobson heads the lineup at next year's West Lancs. Magic Convention
run by the Ace Magic Circle. The day will feature ten magic dealers and
the West Lancs. Stage Magician of the Year Competition. More artistes
to be announced shortly. Date: Sunday, April 23rd 2006 10am - 11pm. Venue: St.
Mary's Parochial Club, Trent Road, Billinge near Wigan, Lancashire WN5 7QT
(Map).
For competition entry details, dealer stand details, and to book in
advance contact Roy Critchley on 07901 990 220, email
steelemagicinc@aol.com. Before
March 31st: £8 Adult, £4 Junior. After, or on the day: £10 adult, £5
junior. Wayne's latest DVD, Wayne Dobson Unclamped - Live in London
is now available:
www.waynedobson.co.uk. 17.12.05
I
Am Anagram, Saturday 17th December 2pm - 4pm. Devised by Aura Satz
under the guidance of neuroscientists Prof. Chris Frith and Prof. Jonathan
Cole, in collaboration with illusionist Scott Penrose. "I Am Anagram is an
interactive performative sculpture, a complex kaleidoscopic mirror box of
sorts, which audience members are guided through, and into, one by one. I
am Anagram draws inspiration from neuroscientific experiments done with
mirror-boxes and people missing limbs, which suggest that creating a
coherent body-image through visual illusion can alleviate phantom limb
pain. In traditional conjuring mirrors and visual illusions are used in
the often sadistic fragmentation of the body, but they can also be used to
opposite effect, that is, to recreate integrity where there is loss. I Am
Anagram addresses these bodily arithmetics of subtraction and
multiplication/compensation. I Am Anagram collapses the divide between
magician, assistant and spectator, and conjures sensory ghosts, expanding
the notion of phantom limb to that of phantom body." Venue: De La Warr
Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex TN40 1DP. Admission Free
www.dlwp.com. 17.12.05
Merlin's
Secret.
"Written and directed by Tim Heath in conjunction with magical advisor
Doctor Bondini, Merlins Secret is a play which fully integrates
ground-breaking new illusions into an exciting version of the tale of King
Arthur. This fully staged, beautiful production will be totally unique and
can be enjoyed as a play which includes music, dance and magic. The famed
Bondini doves will feature, of course." Today, Saturday 17th at the
OFS Studio Theatre, Oxford.
3pm matinee, 7pm evening. Box office: 01865 297170 or via
www.getlive.co.uk/ofs. 17.12.05
Peter
Wardell and Professor Richard Wiseman recently filmed a piece on the
psychology of magic for The Discovery Channel (Canada) which is now online
for broadband users,
Click Here. Peter's new CrowdPuller DVD is currently featured in
Magic DVDs. 17.12.05
The
Order of the Magi President's Night has increased in popularity over
recent years with the current President Peter Moran playing host to nearly
90 members and guests (last Tuesday evening). Chris Stevenson compered the
cabaret that featured a levitating Nick Barnes, vocalist Lesley Davies and
bill topper Leslie Melville (photo). As the society nears its Centenary
new projects are in the pipeline - readers are invited to keep in touch
via
www.orderofthemagi.org.uk. 17.12.05
Chris
Dugdale was delighted to be invited to perform at the United Nations
in New York, for a second time, on December 2nd. Kofi Annan was the guest
of honour and Chris described this moment "as one of the defining points
in my career." In a busy week Chris flew to New York, London, Amsterdam,
Baltimore and back to New York.
www.chrisdugdale.com. 17.12.05
Manchester
Circle of Magicians Christmas Party report: "The evening was a
resounding success with 150 members snapping up all available tickets.
Honoured guests were the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Salford along with
British Ring President Mark Raffles. Mark was taken completely by surprise
when President Philip Partridge presented him with the very first
Manchester Circle of Magicians Lifetime Achievement Award. This will now
be presented annually. Joan Raffles received a bouquet of flowers and
Derek Lever received a bottle of 20 year old whiskey in recognition of his
work for Manchester Circle. After members enjoyed a Fun Casino they were
treated to a superb cabaret by young juggler Zyllan, Rick Green and
Partner with doves and illusions, the immaculate manipulations of Brian
Sefton and the crazy magic and comedy of Derek Lever. Compere Arthur
Casson was superb with songs, comedy and keyboards. Anne Lever organised
the event." Manchester Circle hold their Jumbo Auction on Tuesday 31st
January, 2006. Contact Derek Lever on 01253 810113
deriko@webaplomb.com. 17.12.05
From RDF Media: Do you know a budding Harry Potter, Ron or Hermione? Would they like a day in an exciting location learning real magic? Are they aged 10-14, based in London and available for a days filming on the 14th of January? If so email beth.davies@rdfmedia.com for an application form. 17.12.05
Magician and illusionist Collin Richardson is hoping to make a town's historic landmark disappear. When Stafford celebrates its 800th anniversary next spring, Collin Richardson, a member of the Surrey Society of Magicians, wants to help mark the occasion by vanishing the town's castle... and allow the audience to vote via text how they think the illusion was achieved! However, Colin still has to get the go-ahead from the local authority and needs businesses to sponsor the venture. To make contact email collins.magic@virgin.net. 17.12.05
Phantoms
of the Card Table, by David Britland and Gazzo - the perfect holiday
read and just £9.09 from
Amazon.co.uk December's Klub Magic is reviewed by Nick Ralls
this week, Click Here "Mike Danata's
Magic Studio in Bournemouth has Mark Townsend's Find The Ladies in
stock "A novel and humorous presentation for a classic trick, as
commercial as one can get" Robert C Neale
Click
Here James James has been booked again to entertain Christmas
shoppers in Oxford Street with his street show - from 12 noon today Mick Hanzlik emails that due to a cancelled foreign order, he has a
few large size SupaLok's available for immediate shipping. Originally
these were only available on a "made to order" basis. MagicWeek readers
can purchase them at virtually half price (originally they were £135.00
each) at £70.00 each including delivery. Visit
www.mickhanzlik.co.uk for details (email Mick and mention MagicWeek
for special price) "Lennon's Egg legacy to Geller"
Click Here "Panto is here oh yes it is!"
Click Here "National street magic fest begins with shocking events"
Click Here "Traditional magic festival begins in Kerala"
Click Here "Local magician hopes to amaze in Vegas"
Click Here "The trick is in the cards"
Click Here "The abracadabra guys"
Click Here "Finding a stage for your talent"
Click Here That's it for this week, see you next week, Duncan. 17.12.05