Number 411 - 10th May 2008
The
Mind Lord and The Time Lord. Derren Brown - Mind Reader: An Evening
of Wonders opened at the Garrick Theatre in London's West End last
week for a limited run. This is Derren's third all-new one-man show. The
pace is rapid, the mind reading stunning, the connection with his audience
total, the level of playfulness perfect, and the overall ease of
presentation impressive... For just over two hours (two halves with a
Häagen-Dazs in the middle) Derren delighted the audience, which on this
particular night was littered with theatre critics, and left the stage to
a standing ovation. A brilliant performance. David Tennant (Dr Who) is
Derren's guest on Trick or Treat on
Friday 23rd May. "Mystery man Derren Brown fools us all"
Click Here, "Brief Encounter With … Derren Brown"
Click Here, Derren Brown, reviewed by 'What's On Stage'
Click Here, "Derren Brown at Garrick"
Click Here, "Derren Brown Mind Reader - An Evening of Wonders"
Click Here, "A pair of West End oracle acts...."
Click Here, "Derren Brown - Mind Reader: An Evening of Wonders"
Click Here. Derren Brown Mind Reader: An Evening of Wonders is
directed by Andy Nyman. To June 7th, Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross
Road, London WC2H 0HH. Box office: 0844 412 4662. Monday to Saturday at
8pm. Ticket prices: £22.50 - £40.00. Tickets:
www.nimaxtheatres.com Tickets:
www.ticketmaster.co.uk (Derren Brown and
David Tennant at the after-show party on Wednesday 7th May. Photo by
Duncan Trillo).
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Harry Hill, Paul Zenon and Lee Mack plus guests are 'On The Bus!' in June,
touring theatres in aid of the Wonderbus project that Paul Zenon set up a
while ago. All aboard for a top-deck night of comedy featuring an all-star
crew. Visit
www.thewonderbus.org for more information on the project.
10.5.08
Geoffrey
Ronning of the Stage Hypnosis Center helps entertainers increase
profits and maximise results.
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independent entertainers who want to develop a more profitable,
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induction techniques, and much, much more." Right now they are offering a
number of free products for MagicWeek readers - visit
www.stagehypnosiscenter.com today!.
10.5.08
Joshua
Jay - additional London lecture date. Joshua Jay will lecture at
Davenports Magic Studio, 5,6 & 7 Charing Cross Underground Arcade, The
Strand, London WC2N 4HZ at 7.30pm on May 16th. Tickets are £10.00 each
from Bob Pamplin (London Society of Magicians) email:
bob@lsmmagic.co.uk Telephone: 020
8504 0979. For other dates see
What's On.
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MindBuster
is the latest high-tech product from Labcomagic. Visit
www.labcomagic.com to find out
what this one's all about!
10.5.08
American
Summer Arts Camp needs a Magician. "We are looking for a magician to
stay at camp from June to August teaching private and small groups of
campers all forms and styles of magic. Full room and board provided, plus
salary. Please contact Geoff at
geoff@longlakecamp.com or call me directly in America on (001) 914 693 7111.
We are 5 hours behind. Thank you."
www.longlakecamp.com.
10.5.08
The
first printing of Geoffrey Durham’s book Professional Secrets: A Life
in Magic sold out in ten weeks and the second impression, with a
few corrections, is now available. Since the book was published, Geoffrey
has had a lot of enquiries about his new design for the Himber Ring (featured
in the book). Good news! David Shakarian, the craftsman who made the
originals, has agreed to manufacture a limited edition of six of these new
Himber Rings this Autumn. Geoffrey can’t be sure of the exact date of
their release and still doesn’t know the final price (being gold, they
won’t be cheap). But now people with a genuine interest in Geoffrey’s
routine will be able to perform it exactly as it is described it in the
book. Anyone who wants to be kept informed can email Geoffrey at
geoffrey@geoffreydurham.com.
10.5.08
The
Darlington Magic Circle is pleased to announce a forthcoming lecture
by Paul Temple on Cold Reading. Paul's from Edinburgh and is a member of
the Edinburgh Magic Circle and West Lothian Magic Circle and has an
interest in all things paranormal. The lecture will use Tarot Cards and
the techniques involved in giving a believable reading (with no psychic
ability!). Methods used by fake psychics and different types of readings
and presentations will be covered. 7.30pm for an 8pm start on Thursday
22nd May 2008. Visiting magicians most welcome (£5.00 door charge).
Contact the Secretary, Nick Richmond,
secretary@thedarlingtonmagiccircle.co.uk to reserve a place.
www.thedarlingtonmagiccircle.co.uk.
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Magicians
Wanted! Butterfly Trix Agency are looking for magicians. In the first
instance email
info@butterflytrixagency.co.uk requesting an artist form.
www.butterflytrixagency.co.uk.
10.5.08
Diamond Jim
is currently lecturing across the UK "The lecture will feature items
from his best-selling book and DVD Pockets Full of Miracles,
together with other reputation makers. Diamond Jim specialises in close-up
and stand-up magic and has won awards from the TAOM and the IBM. His act
has been featured at the Magic Castle on numerous occasions and his magic
routines have appeared in every major US magic magazine. His style is both
visual and personable - attend his lecture and learn why his magic shines!"
See What's On for dates.
10.5.08
Close-up:
In Depth. Next Saturday, May 17th. "I’ve been lecturing
and performing to magicians for nearly thirty years now and I’ve always
found some of the most productive stuff came in the informal sessions"
says Chris Power, "What I’m trying to do here is bottle that concept." In terms of numbers
this will be a strictly limited affair. "I don’t want to have a large group of people for this, it’s
about teaching and sharing the stuff that I do ‘in depth’, I can only
achieve that with a small group in an intimate setting. To achieve this
I’ve chosen a lovely old London pub with a great room that’s just right."
Anyone who wants to really learn about misdirection, card and
coin sleight of hand or just get the inside deal on Chris’s justly famous
‘Coins through Silk’ handling, won’t be disappointed. Tickets for the event are £75.00 and include lunch. For more information
email: mayindepth@googlemail.com.
10.5.08
Cardini:
The Suave Deceiver by John Fisher. "A master of sleight-of-hand, a
show-business success, a classic act that changed the course of his art,
and a builder of intricate miracles, Cardini is unveiled in depth and with
great insight by John Fisher, a wizard of words. Granted access to the
personal notebooks, scrapbooks, and memorabilia of Cardini, John Fisher
has crafted not only a revelatory biography but also a fine piece of
magical literature." Wayne Dobson has just a few copies remaining.
£85.00 + p&p
www.waynedobson.co.uk.
10.5.08
The
Derby Magic Circle Annual Auction this year will be held on Sunday May
18th 2008 at a new venue, The Sherwood Forester Hotel, St Thomas Road,
Derby DE23 8RL (Map).
Lots accepted from 9am with viewing also from 9am. The auction will start
at 11am. Visitors £2.00. Refreshments available. For further details visit
www.derbymagiccircle.co.uk or contact the secretary Michael Jackson:
01909 479332.
10.5.08
Paul
Roffman actor, magician and Tottenham supporter performed last month
for a private boat birthday party for the Arsenal Football team on the
Thames. He kept his football allegiance quiet at first but couldn't resist
incorporating some football references into his mental magic... forcing
Spurs cards on the players!
www.paulroffman.co.uk.
10.5.08
Mike
Danata's Magic Studio. Following a short holiday Mike Danata is back
in the Studio - orders went out on Friday. Visit
www.mikedanatasmagicstudio.co.uk to see what's new!
10.5.08
Tony Eng. Very sad to report the death of Canada's Tony Eng. Tony used to run Tony's Trick & Joke Shop with his family in Victoria and Keiko and I used to pop in to pick up a copy of MAGIC or Genii during two seasons of cruising in Alaska. A lovely guy, with a great sense of fun, who always made visiting magicians so welcome. "Tony Eng lived a magical life" Click Here. 10.5.08
"Criss
Angel ignores chance to retract threat"
Click Here • "Local scribe predicts problems for Cirque over Criss
Angel"
Click Here • Cosmo has all the right tricks"
Click Here • Simon Shaw
reviews An Evening with Chris North this week,
Click Here •
"'Sideshow' mixes magic, music"
Click Here • "John Cain is named Magician of Mann"
Click Here • "Bouncy castle payout threatens childrens' parties"
Click Here • Here is a PC case modification based on Tenyo's Art Bank
optical illusion - spotted by Angelo Carbone: "Illusion PC hides hardware
elegantly, still plays Doom"
Click Here • The Tommy Cooper Joke and Magic Shop (Blackpool) has now
relocated to: 10 Coral Island, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Telephone
01253 440338 • "Variety dead? You're having a laugh"
Click Here • "Magic moment: Paul appears 25 years on"
Click Here • That's it for this week, as ever your UK magic news is
welcomed. See you next week, Duncan.
10.5.08