Number 295 - 18th February 2006
Blackpool
Convention, 24th - 26th February, update: "Billy McComb is not very
well at present and his doctor will not allow him to fly to the UK to
attend the Blackpool Convention. We all wish him better health very soon.
USA close-up star Craig Dickson will be covering Billy's close-up shows
and Pat Fallon and Tanya will replace Billy on the Saturday Gala Show. The
last few Gold Card Registrations are being sold this weekend but any last
minute registrants turning up on the day will be given assistance by
Arthur Casson the Registration Officer, to help them see most of the
Convention, as we do get some returned tickets." Here's the lineup: Johnny
Hart - England/Denmark, Peter Marvey - Switzerland, The Degrees Singing
Hits of the Supremes, Victor Voitko - Russia, The Great Nardini -
Scotland, Men in Coats - England, Kenji Minemura - Japan, Tony Chapek -
USA, Jupiter - Hungary, Ken Dodd - England, Zyllan - England, Mick Miller
- England, Michael Ammar - USA, Johnny Casson - England, Patrik Kuffs -
Canada, Jerome Murat - France, Fukai - Japan, Aaron Crow - Belgium, Dave
Windle Orchestra - England, Marc & Alex - Germany, John Archer - England,
Jean Pierre Vallarino - France, Joachim Solberg - Denmark, Karl - England,
Martin A Nash - Canada, Wayne Dobson - England, Rick Merrill - USA, Terry
Seabrooke - England, Chris Capehart - USA, Luke Jermay - England, Chase
Curtis - USA, Johnny Lonn - Sweden, Paul Green - USA, Arthur Casson -
England, Mirage Dancers - England, Stan Allen - USA, Will Gray - England,
Hayashi - Germany, Matthew McGurk - England, Kevin Gallagher - England,
Olmac - France, Mario Morris - Wales, Magic Malky - Scotland, Colonel
Custard (Paul Megram) - England, Magic Dave (Dave Allen) - England, Mr.
Trix (John Dixon) - England, Percy Piecrust (Leslie Melville) - England,
Paul Joyce - England, Harry Robson - England, Brian Sefton - England, Alan
Mylecraine - England, and David Plant - England.
www.blackpoolmagic.com. 18.2.06
This
year's Bristol Day of Magic once again takes place at the
Weston-super-Mare
Winter Gardens
complex, but the format is being radically changed for 2006. Moving away
from the usual 'trick lectures' the day will feature a new 'One Man Show'
event in the afternoon, this year starring the brilliant mind reading
magic of Graham Jolley. An interactive children's workshop and lecture
will be staged by Louis Baerts, who received excellent reviews following
his FISM appearance in 2003 and magic star Michael Finney (photo) and
incredible quick change act David & Dania (both from the States) will star
in the evening gala show together with Dave Jones, Peter Wardell, Roy
Davenport, John Archer, Steve Della, the Balloon Brothers and Richard
Cadell. Close-up rooms will feature specialist performers covering
specific areas of close-up magic. Plus magic dealers and more. 14th May
2006. Visit
www.bristolmagic.co.uk for more information and to download a PDF
registration form, or telephone Andy Mac 0117 9422449 for registration
details. 18.2.06
Peter
Scarlett and Stephen Tucker join Martin Sanderson, Sean Heydon, Jon
Allen, Paul Gordon and Mark Worgan at the second Close-up Magic
Convention in Sussex on Saturday, May 13th. Last year's day sold out -
visit www.cumcis.co.uk
for booking information or telephone 01273 401841. 18.2.06
Brian
Sefton has just been added to lineup of performers appearing at the West Lancs. Magic Convention
being staged by the Ace Magic Circle on April 23rd. The day will feature ten magic dealers and
the West Lancs. Stage Magician of the Year Competition. 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 information, and to book in
advance, contact Roy Critchley: telephone 07901 990 220 email
steelemagicinc@aol.com
Website:
Click Here. 18.2.06
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British
Magical Society Stage Competition. Five acts competed last week in the
BMS stage competition which is judged by both laymen and magicians. The
Maurice Award for Showmanship was presented to Marc Dominic from
Portsmouth. This is the third time that Marc has won this prestigious
trophy, and he is only the second person in the Society's hundred year
history to be awarded the trophy three times. David Faulks from
Swaddlingcote near Burton-on-Trent was awarded the Duval Wand, awarded for
"manipulation within an act." Photo: Elizabeth Warlock, president of The
British Magical Society, presenting the award to Marc Dominic.
www.marcdominic.com.
To contact David Faulks telephone 01283 219580. 18.2.06
John
Derris continues to tour his successful KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid)
lecture, now in its third year, after performances all over Britain and
overseas. "...everybody greatly enjoyed the lecture with many new ideas on
visual magic and entertainment for the public that everyone can do. Many
thanks indeed. Excellent." Vincent Finnucane, Secretary, The Munster
Magical Society in Ireland. The lecture is already booked for other magic
clubs during 2006, both at home and abroad. For further information and
availability contact John Derris directly on 020 8467 7856. 18.2.06
Mandy
Muden is staging two variety shows at the Kings Head, 115 Upper
Street, Islington N1 1QN (Map)
on Monday March 6th and Monday April 10th, at 8pm. To book call the box
office on 020 7226 1916. 18.2.06
Nick
Einhorn's Spooked is now available on DVD (no longer on video).
MagicWeek readers who email Nick directly
spooked@einhorn.co.uk can take
advantage of a special offer and order Spooked for just £50.00 during
February (a saving of £10.00). Visit
www.einhorn.co.uk
for more information (but for the special offer email Nick directly). 18.2.06
Belated
congratulations to El Loco, following his Edinburgh Fringe Sell Out
Show 2005 award last year. ElLoco has since been signed by
BlockBookers.Ltd "After browsing the internet for a new speciality act to
book in one of his venues Ken Webster, a hypnotist for over 20 years, came
across a very unusual act involving a dentist's chair! The act was booked
and the agent was blown away - immediately signing El Loco... There are
loads of opportunities in store for El Loco, the act is ever evolving, and
under the guidance of Ken Webster, El Loco will deliver the best comedy
mime act in the country."
www.elloco.co.uk
www.blockbookers.com. 18.2.06
Paul Zenon
returns to Countdown for the week, commencing Monday
27th February daily at 3.30pm on Channel 4.
See TV Magic. 18.2.06
Children's
Entertainers - Under the Spotlight can be seen on BBC 4 at 9pm on
Thursday 16th March 2006 featuring the magic of Terry Herbert, Andy
Clockwise, Henrique,
Papalarny and other well known children's entertainers. 18.2.06
Balloon Workshop.
Graham Lee's next
Balloon Workshop is on 22nd February in Rotherham, from 10am - 6pm with free admittance. Sempertex Balloons are sponsoring the days in
future, with 12 workshops per year planned for the next three years.
www.balloonartwholesale.co.uk. 18.2.06
The
Order of the Magi held their annual competition last Wednesday. Nick
Barnes, seen here with President Peter Moran, won on technical skill and
entertainment value. The runner up was Phil Tilston and the Comedy Award
went to Mike Sharples. "The standard was high making it a difficult job
for both the magical and lay judges." The society's dinner on March 24th
has now sold out, for the fourth year running. Visit
www.orderofthemagi.org.uk for the latest news. 18.2.06
Busy
weekend for Simon Coronel. Within hours of arriving in Britain,
close-up illusionist Simon Coronel who hails from Melbourne, Australia
found himself unexpectedly performing a twenty-minute magic set for the
London Society of Magicians. He was in action again on the Sunday at The
Magic Cavern, Barons Cross, in the afternoon family show presented by
Richard Leigh. Richard always welcomes the support of the magic fraternity
at these Sunday events, contact
www.falseimpressions.com. Simon is on a ‘magical pilgrimage’ to
America and Europe and is very much looking forward to being a spectator
at the Blackpool Convention next weekend. In the photo, left to right,
Noel Qualter,
Richard Leigh
and Simon Coronel.
Reported by Alan Jones. 18.2.06
Rentaghost
is reviewed by Alan and David Maskell this week, see
Reviews • Radio Magic have revamped
their website by making it more interactive, and adding a number of new
features: www.radiomagic.co.uk • "Breakfast in a speeding bed is just magic"
Click Here • "Theo’s magic idea to help appeal"
Click Here • Tony Griffith has a couple of places left for his next
Creative Magic Day on March 5th - see
What's On • "'Rupee magic' row erupts in India"
Click Here • "Tricks of the trade. Kids learn art, skill and
showmanship of magic"
Click Here • "Recalling the Old Redhead"
Click Here • "Magician says his skills can be used to better your
life"
Click Here • "Roy Horn: 'The Magic Is Back'"
Click
Here • See you in Blackpool on Friday for the start of the world's
largest magic convention... should be fun! Your news is always welcomed
but please note that next week's submission deadline is 12 noon, Thursday. Duncan. 18.2.06