Number 457 - 28th March 2009
Andy
Nyman: Bulletproof. Andy Nyman's Bulletproof is nearing
publication. Featuring 36 reputation-making practical, commercial,
routines Bulletproof also includes a dozen essays, all of Andy's
published lecture notes, profiles and interviews. The covers house a
bonus audio CD interview on mentalism and a DVD entitled 'A Dream Come
True'. The preface is by David Berglas, and the foreword by Derren Brown.
Bulletproof is a limited edition of just 750 copies, each signed
by Andy Nyman and numbered. Printed on top-quality satin-finish paper,
each copy is hardbound in luxurious leather with a full-colour
dustjacket. What I love about Andy is that he doesn't
just think "out of the box" - he thinks out of the box that the first
box was in. While you're trying to work that one out why not pre-order
this title now, and enjoy a $50.00 saving, before they all disappear:
www.miraclefactory.net/nyman.htm. Andy Nyman is this month's cover
story in Genii
(DT). 28.3.09
The
Expert at the Card Table, Written and performed by Guy Hollingworth,
April 2nd - 5th, Menier Chocolate Factory, London SE1. After sold-out
success at the Edinburgh Festival in 2008, and a series of international
performances and a recent sell-out run at the infamous Magic Castle in
L.A., The Expert at the Card Table will perform at the Chocolate
Factory on April 2nd – 5th for an exclusive run. Guy Hollingworth is an
acknowledged expert of sleight of hand and card technique. In this one
man show, he performs dazzling exhibitions of card chicanery alongside a
compelling story of trickery, deceit and death. Based on a book of the
same name, The Expert at the Card Table tells the story of two
boys whose innocent love of card tricks develops in adulthood into a
dangerous game of hustles and street cons that lead to trickery,
deception and death. Published anonymously in 1902, the book describes
in great detail, original and brilliant methods for conjuring effects,
whilst at the same time revealing the author’s true intent - a full
exposé of the underground techniques used by hustlers, card cheats and
con artists. The Expert at the Card Table. Written and performed
by Guy Hollingworth. Directed by Neil Patrick Harris. Visit
www.menierchocolatefactory.com for more information and to book. 28.3.09
MagiCares
The Magic Charity Drinks Reception and Dinner on the Terrace at
the House of Lords. Paul Stone is organising an exclusive Drinks
Reception followed by Dinner on the Terrace at the House of Lords in aid
of MagiCaresTM The Magic Charity on Tuesday, 12th May. The event is
being hosted by Lord MacGregor of Pulham Market. Naturally there will be
some first class magical entertainment. Numbers are limited to 75
people, and tickets which include drinks, an excellent Dinner and
entertainment, are £150 per head. There are also a limited number of
'Tables of 8' available for £1,100. The setting is magnificent, and it
promises to be a very unique event. For more details, and to book
tickets, contact Paul Stone by email:
qualityevents@aol.com. 28.3.09
Bob
Hayden goes behind the scenes to introduce some of the performers
that will be appearing at this year's IBM British Ring Convention in
Southport in September. In 1995 David met Dania (photo) on a circus
tour. Dania was performing her award winning hula hoop act and David was
working as a singing ringmaster. Both came from a show business
background, Dania being the daughter of Russian circus legend Rustan
Kaseeva and David the son of a concert pianist Jerry Robert Mass.
Training as a gymnast since the age of six Dania went on to acrobatics
and dance. With these talents she created a hula hoop act and made her
professional debut aged fourteen, in a touring production of the Moscow
State Circus. She soon established an international reputation with the
act not only for her masterly technique but her vibrant stage
personality. David’s first circus act, at the age of eight, was juggling
on a low wire. He then trained in acrobatics, dance and theatre and
found he had a talent for singing. Additionally, he successfully studied
magic; another strength that over the years has made a considerable
contribution to his success in the world of entertainment...
Click Here to read more. 28.3.09
The
heats for The Young Magician of the Year 2009 will be held at The
Magic Circle, in London, on Sunday 19th April. This prestigious event,
which was first held in 1961, has produced many winners who have gone on
to make successful careers in show business. The competition is a chance
to see the magicians of tomorrow at the beginning of their careers. 16
magicians between the age of 14 and 18 will compete, from all over the
UK. Tickets for the heats, which will start at 11am, are now on sale,
priced at £5.00, from The Magic Circle box office, telephone 0207 387
2222. 28.3.09
Dynamo
can be seen performing his unique brand of street magic tomorrow
(Sunday, March 29th) around the Southport Arts Centre. He'll be back the
following week to lecture (inside) at the Southport Arts Centre, when he
joins John Archer, Greg Wilson, James Brown, Russell Brown and Steve
Naylor at the Northern Magic Circle's Convention.
Visit
www.northernmagic.co.uk for more info and to book. "Magicians from
all over the world will cast a spell on Southport when they arrive for
the annual Northern Magic Circle convention"
Click Here. 28.3.09
The Mentalist,
Thursdays on Five. "Patrick Jane
is a former celebrity psychic now working as a consultant with the
California Bureau of Investigation. He is called in to help the
investigation of a double murder that is linked to a notorious serial
killer. Patrick has his own theory about the case - but can he convince
his colleagues to listen to him?" Catch episode 1 if you missed it
last week, when it is repeated at 7pm this Sunday on Five USA. The
Mentalist was watched by 3.6 million viewers on its opening night
(Thursday 26th March) - that's the highest audience figure for a US
drama debut on Five ever; quite an achievement. The first episode in
this new crime series didn't really do it for me (I was expecting Alan
Partridge) - some of the twists being glaringly obvious, but others
worked. I think it will grow, and prove to be good for real-life
magicians. See TV Magic
for listings (DT). 28.3.09
Greg
Wilson lectures at the Home Counties Magical Society on April the
16th. Non members welcome, admission £8.00. Early booking early is
advised, contact Dan Hudson for further information. Telephone: 0118 931
0981 Mobile: 07966 036 928 Email:
programme@hcms.org.uk. 28.3.09
The
Blackpool & Fylde Mystics are pleased to welcome David Williamson as
an Honourary member of the society, in recognition of his support. The
presentation was made at the recent South Shields Convention. Photo:
David Williamson (right) and Blackpool & Fylde Mystics member Alan Mylecraine.
www.fyldemystics.co.uk. 28.3.09
Mark
Leveridge Magic's Dealer Night. This is a last call for those
wishing to attend Mark Leveridge Magic's Dealer Night which is taking
place this Monday, 30th March at the
Redwood
Hotel and Country Club, Beggar Bush Lane, Bristol. The evening will
include a 10% discount on all MLM products, a mini lecture with three
new effects explained, a dealer dem, special offers and freebies, plus
an unhurried look at the whole Mark Leveridge and Magicseen range.
Pre-book and receive a Credit Voucher worth twice the price of the
admission charge! Hurry, hurry! Details and bookings from
www.markleveridge.co.uk. 28.3.09
Inferno Night of Magic - Tamworth.
The
Inferno Night of Magic will take place at Middleton Hall stately
home near Tamworth (Map)
on Saturday April 11th. The idea is to recreate a magical event in the
style of Victorian and Edwardian dinner parties - very stylish and
atmospheric with people encouraged to get dressed up for the event.
Magic Circle magician David Taylor will perform classic parlour magic
and Anthony Jacquin will present a hypnosis routine. Young up and coming
female bizarre magician Evanna will be performing a spooky magic routine
to bring the evening to a close and Paul Bell will be hosting the night
and doing a spot of mind-reading along the way. The evening runs from
7pm until midnight, and, as well as the magic performers, the night also
features a two course silver service meal. Tickets are priced at a very
reasonable £59.00 each. Visit
www.frightnights.co.uk for more information and to book. 28.3.09
The
Order of The Magi (Manchester) held their Centenary Dinner and
Cabaret on March 21st. 150 diners in the presence of Rt Hon Lord
MacGregor of Pulham Market PC OBE MIMC (Gold Star) enjoyed an excellent
meal and cabaret. Centenary President Geoffrey Newton reports,
Click Here. 28.3.09
Mark
Mason Lecture - DownTown Magic Club. Monday
11th May, 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Space is limited for this one-off lecture at the Downtown Diner, Park Street, Ashford, Kent
TN24 8LS (Map)
from one of Britain's best. For more information call Mike Turner on
01580 764265 or email
wandone_1@hotmail.com to reserve your seat. Tickets: £5.00 for
members and £10.00 for non members. 28.3.09
James
Hanrahan, a member of the Ulster Society of magicians, performed
close-up magic at the Emerald Ball, a key
SAM
fundraising event, a couple of weeks ago in Belfast. All had a fabulous
evening, which helped raise a very impressive £60,000 towards funding a
research project which will start later this year. To find out more
about Struggle Against Muscular Dystrophy visit
www.pleasefixsam.com. 28.3.09
Jumbo
Magic Auction - Manchester Circle of Magicians. On Tuesday 31st
March at 6.30pm at Salford Masonic Hall, Hemsley House, 41 The Crescent,
Salford, Manchester M5 4PE (Map).
Star auctioneers Mike Shepherd and Derek Lever. Phone: 01253 810113 or
email: d.lever1@sky.com for
details. 28.3.09
Edinburgh
Magic School presents an opportunity for young magicians to study
with one of magic's most respected teachers. This Easter Ian Kendall
will be running the first session of the Edinburgh Magic School in
Fettes College.
Over a five day period students will learn sleight of hand magic that
can be performed anywhere, together with presentation skills and
stagecraft. Ian will draw from eighteen years of performing and over
twenty five years of teaching, to offer the most rounded magic
instruction possible. The classes run either in the morning (9.30am -
12.30pm) or the afternoon (1pm - 4pm) from 6th - 10th April.
www.edinburghmagicschool.co.uk. 28.3.09
International
News: Nordisk Magi Kongres 2009. News from Jakob Rasmussen, of the
Magic Circle Denmark. Paul Gordon and Magic Dave will be flying in from
the UK, and Jeff Hobson (photo) and James Dimmare from Las Vegas,
together with Denmark's Joachim Solberg, to appear at the Nordisk Magi
Kongres 2009. Founded in February 1934, the Magic Circle Denmark will be
celebrating the 75th anniversary by hosting the Nordic Magic Convention
at the Odd
Fellow Palæet, from 15th-17th May 2009, in Copenhagen. Visit
www.magiccopenhagen.dk for the full programme of events, and to
register. 28.3.09
Bill
Goldman and Shawn Farquar lecture at the Leicester Magic Circle in
April and May, see What's
On for details. Bill Goldman on Monday 6th April and Shawn Farquar
on Monday 18th May. No booking needed, just turn up on the night, £5.00
entrance for visiting magicians. Venue: Ramada Hotel, Grnadby Street,
Leicester LE1 6ES (Map)
www.leicestermagiccircle.co.uk For more info contact Secretary Barry
Martin:
info@leicestermagiccircle.co.uk. 28.3.09
International
News: The 28th Annual Austin Magic Auction, April 18th, Texas, USA.
"Y'all come on down now... and do be sure to check out some of the more
than 250 items to be auctioned from the stage. Of course, you will have
to be there to see the 1000 or so items in the Silent Auction. Here are
some of the items:
www.austinmagicauction.com". 28.3.09
Tony Griffith will be presenting his Magic of Science Show at the Wrexham Science Festival on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April. This is the show that he takes to primary and secondary schools. The event takes place at Glyndwr University, Plas Coch Site, Wrexham. Tony's shows are on Friday at 6.30pm and Saturday at 12.30pm. Any magicians in the area are welcome to go along. Contact Tony tony@tonygriffith.co.uk so that he can reserve a seat for you. Tony will also be at the Wessex Magical Association One Day Convention on Sunday 5th April, where he will have a dealer stand exhibiting his three new books, and will also be presenting a workshop/mini lecture on mentalism. 28.3.09
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