Number 435 - 25th October 2008
Rod
Laver - live in London. The speciality act often steals the show at
a Magic Convention, but this is almost guaranteed at next month's
International Magic Convention (November 28th-30th) at the Novotel,
Euston, London with the booking of Rod Laver. He is a world record
holder, and beyond being an accomplished juggler also has one of the
funniest speciality acts you will ever see. He will appear in the Gala
Show (repeated on Saturday and Sunday). Last year both Gala Shows sold
out and with tickets selling fast this time around it is recommended
that if you're planning on going to the Convention this year you book as
soon as possible!
www.internationalmagic.com. 25.10.08
Ipswich
Magical Society Convention - tomorrow! John van der Put, James Biss
and Max Somerset (aka Max Magic - photo) will all be lecturing at
tomorrow's Ipswich Magical Society Convention and John B Born, Will
Houstoun and John van der Put will all present close-up magic during the
day. In the evening Scott Penrose, Michael J Fitch, Michael Pearse and
Piff the Magic Dragon appear in the gala show. All this, plus a room
full of magic dealers! Tickets will be available on the door but if
possible call Simon Shaw 07949 907426 in advance so that your
registration pack can be prepared. Sunday 26th October, The Corn
Exchange, Ipswich IP1 1DH. Doors open at 9.45am. Registration £25.00
(under 14's £15.00). For more info visit:
www.ipswichmagicalsociety.co.uk. 25.10.08
Geoffrey
Durham will present a new lecture at the Portsmouth Jumbo Day 2008
on Sunday, November 2nd. Geoffrey promises that the lecture will be
"very different" to those he presented recently in Eastbourne and
Blackpool. Enjoy around 60 dealers, workshops on Origami and Card
Splitting, the always popular auction, video sessions, close-up
performances from George Bleeks, James Brown, Paul Knight and the USA's
Thom Peterson and a Gala Show starring Marc Oberon, Roy Charles, Peter
Wardell, Thom Peterson and MC Rod Newman. All this for a
credit-crunching price of just £13.00 (pre-booked) or £15.00 on the
door. Visit
www.jumboday.co.uk for more information. Doors open at 9am. Venue:
Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, Buckland, Portsmouth PO2 7BL (Map). 25.10.08
Paul
Daniels and Debbie McGee to star in Panto. "Magical entertainer Paul
Daniels and his glamorous assistant wife Debbie McGee are starring in
this year's pantomime at Bridlington Spa. Reporter Alexa Copeland went
along to meet them when they visited the venue for a photocall." To read
the full story by Alexa Copeland in Bridlington Free Press
Click Here. 25.10.08
Electric
Empire presents ‘Magic Night’ at Soho Revue Bar, on Friday 7th
November: Starring Men in Coats, Barry and Stuart, Neil Henry, Anil
Desai , Christian Lee and Lee Hathaway. Doors open 7pm, Show starts
at 8pm, Tickets £10.00, Concessions £7.00
www.ticketweb.co.uk
or call Ticket Web on 08700 600 100.
Soho Revue Bar, 11 Walkers Court, Soho, London W1
www.sohorevuebar.com. 25.10.08
Magicseen
- soon to be available in Borders in the UK and Barnes & Noble in the
USA! Issue 23 is out now featuring cover star Shawn Farquhar, Miss
Magic, Lee Thompson and Natalie Davey, "gipsy" Paul Zenon, Pat Fallon,
the A-Z of Commercial Close-up, The Bookshelf, and much more - but the
exciting news for US readers is that following a new distribution deal
the magazine is now available in further specialist outlets in the UK
and also, from issue 24, Magicseen will be available in Borders and
Barnes & Noble in the USA. Distribution company MMC said, "Magicseen is
really developing as a magazine and our US distributors have been
receiving great feedback from presentations. Therefore, from their next
issue, Magicseen will be distributed across the USA, alongside the
established US magic titles." Visit
www.magicseen.co.uk
for subscription details or to download the latest issue. 25.10.08
Derek
Lever Honoured. Derek Lever was Guest of Honour and was elected as
an Honorary Life Member of Club Magico Italiano in Italy last week. The
annual congress organised by Domenico Dante was a huge success featuring
star names including Arthur Trace, Netcheporenko, Oscar Munoz, Pilou,
Rafael and David Kaplan. 25.10.08
Magic-Voitko.com
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are built with real pride by a professional for professionals. Coming
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Levitation's Hoop. Visit
www.magic-voitko.com today! 25.10.08
Scottish
Conjurers' Association Mega Magic Auction - Sunday November 2nd. At
the Walton Suite of the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow. Set your
SatNav to G51 4TF (Map).
Books, videos, props and tricks - at bargain prices. Doors open at 12
noon for sellers to register lots, and for buyers to view. The auction
then starts at 1pm, with doors closing at 6pm. The £3.00 admission fee
includes tea and coffee. For more information contact Club Secretary
Brendan Kirk on 07711 634254 or email
sca_secretary@fsmail.net. 25.10.08
Scott
Pepper is taking his illusion show on the high seas this month
onboard P&O Cruise's
Oriana which will be sailing in the Mediterranean. Scott will be
performing his magic and illusion show Rev-illusion, together
with an all-new show entitled Anything's Possible.
www.revillusion.co.uk. 25.10.08
The
Order of the Magi (Manchester) is presenting The North West Dealers
Day again on Saturday 8th November at The Irish World Heritage Centre,
Manchester M8 8UF (Map).
The day runs from 10am to 4pm. There will be 12 dealers and ample
parking facilities. Johnny Oz (photo) will present a hands-on origami
session at lunchtime (Origami paper will be provided). In the afternoon
David Charles fills the magic lecture slot with a feast of ideas, tips
and suggestions. Also balloon man Dr. Snaggers will be holding an 'open
surgery' from 10am to 2pm, to offer help with any balloon twisting
queries. There’s also a Magic Hamper to be won worth over £75 and a bar
with snacks. The door charge is £5.00. President Geoffrey Newton said
“The Fort Shopping Centre is next door and the Transport Museum across
the road so do come along and make it a great day out in Manchester” For
more info visit
www.orderofthemagi.org.uk or telephone 0161 969 8222. 25.10.08
Geoffrey
Durham lectures at the Home Counties Magical Society on Thursday,
20th November. Non members are welcome (£8.00 charge). Doors open at
7.30pm and the lecture will start at 8pm. Venue: The Shinfield Parish
Hall, School Green, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9EH (Map).
Contact Dan Hudson, Programme Secretary
programme@hcms.org.uk or 0118
93 10 981 more details, or visit:
www.hcms.org.uk. 25.10.08
John
B Born lectures at the Wellingborough Magical Society (the final
lecture of his current tour) at 7.30pm on Wednesday 29th October. "The
lecture focuses on some of the most intricate and beautiful plots magic
has to offer, and is divided into three main components over a two hour
period." Visiting Magicians Welcome. £8.00 door charge. Venue: The
Railway Club, Broad Green, Wellingborough.
www.wellingboroughmagicians.com. 25.10.08
Scott
Creasey’s new lecture 'Mental(magic)ism' will be presented for the
magicians of Madrid on November 6th. Scott who brought us The BIP Book,
The Swiss Army Wallet and The First Impressions Pad, is now resident in
Spain but recently completed a mini tour of the UK where the lecture was
presented in West Lothian, Middlesbrough, Blackpool, Liverpool and
Derby. The venue for the 6th of November is: Arturo Soria Suites
(Hotel), C/ Juan Pérez Zúñiga, 20 - 28027 Madrid, Spain. Scott's new
lecture covers all things mental - from mental magic to pure mentalism.
If you are in Madrid, or for more information, contact Scott Creasey:
www.scottcreasey.com. 25.10.08
Magic
Auction. The Merlin Magical Society in Potters Bar are having an
Auction on Thursday 30th October. They will be selling effects that
belonged to one of their past presidents, Les Nottle. Entry for non
members is £5.00 - call secretary John Clayton on 07931 525399 for venue
details. 25.10.08
The Magic Zone will have a stand at The Magic Circle Dealers’ Day next Saturday (see What's On), and to make way for new lines will be having a massive clearance sale. Many items will be 50% to 60% off and if you spend over £40.00 you will receive a free mystery DVD worth £25.00. Say the magic words “Magic Zone” and spend over £20.00 you’ll receive a free gift. www.magiczoneenterprises.co.uk. 25.10.08
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