Number 348 - 24th February 2007
Close-up
expert Michael Vincent lectures for
International
Magic in London on Tuesday March 6th. Martin MacMillan emails: "The
lecture will be held at a new venue for us, but this is where we plan on
hosting most of our future monthly lectures. The venue is upstairs at 136
Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5DL (Map).
For those of you who know the location of our shop in Clerkenwell Road,
this is about 40 yards east of International Magic on the other side of
the road. It's a good private venue and we will have our own bar there so
it should be an enjoyable evening for those who attend. The meeting is
planned for 7pm with the lecture to start at 7.30pm, finishing approx
9.30pm. Entrance fee for the lecture is £10. The fee is payable on the
evening, but we would like to know prior to the event if you are planning
on attending. So if you are interested in reserving a place for the
lecture or would like further information, please contact Martin at
International Magic, 89 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5BX. Tel 020 7405
7324
martin@internationalmagic.com."
24.2.07
Artistes
announced for
The Bristol Day of Magic 2007.
Norbert Ferrι (France), David Stone (France - photo), Russ Stevens, Scott
Penrose, Trixie Bond (USA), Marc Oberon, John Lenahan, Keith Fields and
recent Magic Circle award winner Romany have all been confirmed, and more
names will be added shortly. Date:
Sunday 13th May, at the
Weston-super-Mare
Winter Gardens
complex. The programme includes lectures, close-up magic, children's magic,
magic
dealers and the evening gala show at the Playhouse Theatre. For
registration details email Andy McLaren
andy@andyjmac.com.
24.2.07
The
Scottish Association of Magical Societies 56th Annual Convention is to
be held at the Park Hotel Montrose from Friday 27th April to Sunday 29th
April. Featuring lectures from Wayne Dobson, Paul Howard and Peter
McLanachan, Competitions, Close-up Shows, a Ladies Event, farewell lunch
and Magic Dealers. The Gala show features John Styles, Paul Cunningham,
Max Marshall, Hi Jinx, Peter Gardner, Wayne Dobson and Garry Seagraves.
Registration forms and more details are available from
their website
Click Here. Register before 7th
April and save £3.00 per person.
24.2.07
Magician
conjures up a prime-time TV deal. Following on from last
week: "The Irish magician Keith Barry has just landed a massive deal with
ITV to host his own prime-time show. The 28-year-old is already a massive
hit in America and will now follow in the footsteps of Irish stars like
Dara O'Briain, Craig Doyle and Graham Norton who have become big names in
Britain with millions tuning in to see them every week. The Waterford-born
illusionist will host an hour-long extravaganza at 9pm every Saturday
night for six weeks starting in May. It is his first proper shot at the
British television market and it's also the first time an Irish magician
has been given his own TV show on a British channel." To read the full
story in the Irish Post
Click Here.
24.2.07
Criss
Angel Mindfreak is being shown in
a couple of weeks on ITV4 and he also makes an appearance in Las Vegas
on Thursday, 8th March, on ITV3. There's lots of magic on TV in the next
few weeks including repeats of the generally very good "Magic" series
first shown on BBC2, James Randi on Happy Days and Tim
Mackintosh-Smith in Travels with a Tangerine witnessing the Indian
Rope Trick. See TV Magic
for details.
24.2.07
Street
Magic Secrets with David Penn. From the
Amazon's website: "Some secrets are definitely not for keeping... Get
ready to amaze your friends with the astonishing Street Magic Secrets DVD.
This is urban magic at its best. The DVD features a 30 minute film showing
British Champion of Illusion, David Penn, performing some incredible
tricks on unsuspecting members of the public. David then takes you back
into the studio to show you the secrets and skills needed to perform every
one of the tricks featured in the film. The tricks selected for the DVD
were chosen on a time versus reward basis - you don't need to practise for
months to achieve incredible success with these illusions. Whether it is
making a £20 note fold up whilst sitting in the palm of your hand in 'The
Telekinetic Note' reading someone's mind in 'The Body Clock', with 17
incredible tricks plus variations to learn, Street Magic Secrets will give
you all the skills needed to perform some of the greatest close up
illusions of all time." Available from Amazon.co.uk from 9th April 2007
Click Here for more details.
24.2.07
Isle
of Wight Magicians Society. Luke Lamont and Bryn Parkman, two
professional magicians based on the Isle of Wight, have joined forces to
form the Isle of Wight Magicians Society. The IMS will be holding an open
evening for anybody who would like to attend on Saturday March 3rd at East
Cowes Town Hall, the Isle of Wight (Map).
For juniors (10-15) the evening will be from 6pm to 7pm and for the
seniors (16+) the evening will start at 7.05 pm and end at 8.05pm. (Free
buffet and drinks). For further information contact the Society's
secretary Luke Lamont
lukelamont2003@yahoo.co.uk or visit the IMS website
www.iowms.50megs.com.
24.2.07
Daniel
Garcia has quickly made a name for himself on the "street magic"
scene. Daniel's visual methods and "psychological reinforcements" had the
world famous Magic Castle call his lecture, "One of the best to come
through in the past 25 years." Daniel started practicing magic at the age
of five and soon became addicted. He was forced into developing his own
methods, for the effects that he wanted to accomplish due to the fact that
he couldn't afford new books and tapes to learn from early on, and
although he had been lecturing for small groups of magicians since the age
of 16, his big break came at the age of 21 when he was introduced to Paul
Harris. Since then, his bold methods and off-the-wall thinking have
inspired many. Daniel lectures at South
Tyneside's Fourth International Magic Festival next Month. Visit
www.southtyneside.info for details.
24.2.07
Books,
Memorabilia and Apparatus from the Conjuring Collection of John Fisher
- 1pm Thursday 1st March 2007 Bloomsbury Auctions, London (Viewings:
9.30am - 5.30pm 27th February, 9.30am - 8pm 28th February, 9.30am - 1pm on
the day). This spell-binding sale encompasses a huge variety of vintage
apparatus, costumes, props, antiquarian and modern books, publicity
material, articles, catalogues and autographed items as well as scarce
memorabilia.
www.bloomsburyauctions.com.
24.2.07
News
from Magicseen: "Magicseen Issue 13 (March 07) is a bumper larger than
normal issue to celebrate the start of our third year! With a new
redesigned look, the UK's top full colour magazine is looking to build on
the success of its first two years. Cover star for the latest issue is
Wayne Dobson, and we offer some extracts from his new publication WD40 as
a taster of what you can expect from the magicseen published book. We also
talk to Jay Sankey, Jonathan Goodwin, David Taylor, Kenton Knepper, Marc
Oberon and Die Zauderer, as well as provide readers with the first of a
two part guide to buying magic on the internet with reviews of 10 UK magic
selling websites. This is all backed up with news, product reviews and
further features and fun, all of which is designed to prove that 13 is not
an unlucky number when it comes to magicseen!" Subscribe or buy an instant
download from
www.magicseen.co.uk.
24.2.07
IBM
British Ring Presidential Dinner. President of the IBM, British Ring,
John Styles and his lady Barbara, are as pleased as Punch to announce that
their Presidential Dinner will be held on the 12th May, 2007 at The
Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch, Dartford, Kent DA3 8PE (Map).
Most of John's working life has been spent in the world of variety and
Music Hall so, in addition to magic, the cabaret will reflect that side of
the business too. Send an SAE together with your cheque for £45 (per
person) made payable to Brian Miller, to Springate Cottage, Radleys End,
Duton Hill, Gt. Dunmow, Essex CM6 3PT to book.
24.2.07
The
Blackboard is back! Do you remember when whiteboards were black, and
you wrote on them with a piece of chalk? Unearthly Magic have released a
limited edition, retro-style prop called Black Board. This is a
beautifully hand-crafted wooden framed blackboard displaying cards,
symbols or pictures. A subliminal image type routine is supplied with the
prop, but several other presentation angles are possible. The principle
has wide applications for all types of entertainment. Only 100 "Black
Boards" will be produced and each can be customised. Contact
sales@unearthlymagic.com
today for more information, or have a look at the
demonstration video right now!
24.2.07
Damien
at the Brits. On Wednesday 14th February Damien performed for Kelly
Osbourne, Coolio, Anthony Costa, Eastenders cast members and reality TV
celebrities at the official Brit Awards 2007 after-show party in London.
Damien has performed at the Brit Awards for the last 2 years.
www.damienobrien.com.
24.2.07
Dominick
Zwolinski was once again asked to organise the magical entertainment
for the Tricycle Theatre's Annual Charity Valentines Ball at the Savoy
Hotel, London. Sam X, Steve Price, Martin Daubney, Bruce Graham (not
pictured - he was taking it!) and David Weeks entertained celebrities and
VIP's throughout the evening. "A fun time was had by all and lots was
raised for the charity."
www.doctorofmagic.co.uk.
24.2.07
Ravi
Mayar is seen here with Coolio at the recent Brit Awards after-show
party where he entertained guests and celebrities. The next day Ravi made his
way to Doncaster and performed close-up magic via a big screen as part of
the Reece
Lightning Show in the Dome Arena. "Close-up intimate magic done to a
mass audience - the hand truly has to be quicker then the eye!" said
Ravi www.ravimayar.com.
Ravi will be touring with the Show across the UK
www.lightningentertainment.biz.
24.2.07
Brother
and Sister act 'High Jinx' have been busy recently working with
Sellers International Youth Band to help them with their entry for the
2007 Youth Entertainment Championships. High Jinx helped with magic,
illusion, circus skills and technical advice. In a build up to the
competition they worked with composer Pete Meechan who wrote a piece for
their levitation entitled 'Apex' - after the performance Pete Meechan said
"Thanks for such a great committed performance of Apex. It will go down in
my book as one of the best premieres ever." For a review and
photo (scroll down)
Click Here.
24.2.07
Phoenix
Illusions were voted into the final of 'Harvey Goldsmith's Club
Entertainer of the Year 2007' last week. The heats were held at the
Victoria Theatre, Halifax. The finals have been filmed for Channel 4
television and will be shown in March or April. The six finalists included
three singers, a band, a comedian and Phoenix Illusions. We'll let you
have the transmission date as soon as we have it.
24.2.07
Twenty
five young magicians have put their names forward for The Young
Magician of the Year 2007 and will be competing for a place in the Final
when the Heats take place on Sunday 15th April. These are being held at
The Centre for The Magic Arts, Stephenson Way, London NW1 and will
commence at 10.30 am. Tickets are £5 and the Box Office is now open on 020
7387 2222 (9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday). The Final is being held on Sunday
15th July with a matinee at 3pm and the actual competition at 6.30pm, for
which tickets will be £7 and £12.50 respectively.
24.2.07
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for this week, see you next week, Duncan. 24.2.07