Number 497 - 2nd January 2010
Death
Defying Acts. The year is 1926, and Houdini (Guy Pearce) is a
household name. Isolated by fame and drowning in regret over having not
been present to hear his mother's last words, Houdini announces that he
will pay $10,000 to anyone who can prove spiritual contact with his
deceased mother. But in his determination to prove that there is life
after death, he becomes the target of countless charlatans, scam
artists, and self-proclaimed spiritualists... Starring Guy Pearce,
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Timothy Spall. 8.30pm on Monday 4th January on
BBC 2, see TV Magic.
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Magic
Night, Friday 8th January, Madame JoJo’s, London: "For January,
Magic Night has teamed up with the charity
AddAction to
raise money and we bring you: Magic Night does One Trick Pony…. This
is for Holly. January, a new year with new tricks at Magic Nights
One Trick Pony and this time it’s for charity! We bring you the some of
the best tricksters around all performing some new and clever tricks at
Magic Night. Judging the best trick will be Barry and Stuart’s magic
horse's head, who, along with the audience, will decide which magic pony
wins - the winner gets to body surf across the audience. Neigh, neigh no
groping! With master manipulator Oliver Tabor, the infamous Barry and
Stuart, hilarious trickster Alan Hudson, Lee Hathaway, Neil Henry, James
Pritchard, Dark Mistress of magic Careena Fenton and a musical dance
interlude from Madame Galina the fat ballerina. All expertly compered by
our modern day Tommy Cooper, Christian Lee. Proceeds from ticket sales
will be donated to AddAction the UK’s largest specialist drug and
alcohol treatment charity, working with 26,000 people every year. They
also work with children like Holly, growing up in families where mum or
dad has a drink or drug problem." Doors open at 7.00pm, Show starts at
7.45pm, Tickets £10 or supper and show ticket: show ticket plus dinner
for two: £40. Tickets can be bought at Ticket Web
www.ticketweb.co.uk or
www.lastminute.com Madame
JoJo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SP (Map)
020 7734 3040 www.magicnight.co.uk.
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Hey
Presto Show, March 20th, Bingley. Tickets for Bradford Magic
Circle's annual 'Hey Presto' production are now available. This year's
show, held at Bingley Arts Centre, will star current Young Magician of
the Year winner Michael Jordan, the brilliant Terry Herbert, current
Bradford Magic Circle President Jon Harris, Sibling rivalry and
Illusions via 'High Jinx' (photo) and The Spotlight Dancers. The show
always sells out, so book early via
www.bradford-theatres.co.uk, telephone 01274 432000. Tickets are
also available from Keighley and Shipley Information shops, The Council
Shop and Travel Options on Main Street Bingley, or any Bradford Council
ticket agency.
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David Blaine's Vertigo
is being repeated on Friday 8th January on Channel 4 (TV
Magic), offering a chance to once again see David Blaine's famous
stunt, when he attempted to balance on top of a small freestanding
pillar, 100 feet above the streets of New York, for 35 hours. With no
food, water, or sleep Blaine tested his
physical and emotional endurance to the limit.
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Mini
Magic Sale - Hammersmith, London. On Saturday January 9th, Andy
Nyman and Anthony Owen will be having a mini-magic clear-out for the new
year. There will be lots of books, tricks and 'stuff' on offer at very
reasonable prices. The sale is at The Hepsibah Gallery, 112 Brackenbury
Road, Hammersmith, London W6 0BD (Map).
They'll be open from 10am-4pm so why not drop in for a coffee and some
great second hand magic. First come, first served!
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An
Evening of Enchantment, 12th February, Colchester. "Join Dr Todd,
the world's first Metaphysical Magician for an Evening of
Enchantment, which explores magical, mystical, and mysterious realms. The
journey will take you through stories from your childhood, Victorian
madness, historical psychic events, and scholar magicians from the past.
The evening features live demonstrations, experiments, and interactions
that will leave your jaw dropped, your mind boggled, and the child
inside you awakened." Tickets £10 (£8 concessions). 12th February, 2010
at the Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex CO2
7AT (Map)
Telephone: 01206 366000
www.headgatetheatre.co.uk.
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Four
Appearing Guitars From Suitcase! "An absolutely astonishing
appearing act where you produce not one but four full size guitars from
a suitcase. The guitars are made of wood and look like the real thing."
Visit
www.maxello.com for more info, additional photos and to order.
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Des
& Cherry King are currently onboard MS Insignia in the middle of
their winter contract for Oceania Cruises. The ship is cruising in South
America and on Christmas Day they, together with cruise director David
Peterson, dressed as Santa Claus, and went along to Aldeas Infantiles
SOS, which is an orphanage in Montevideo, Uruguay. Santa delivered
Christmas gifts bought with contributions given by officers and staff on
board, and Des & Cherry entertained the children with some magic. It was
a great day; the children really appreciated the visit and Des, Cherry
and David really enjoyed sharing their Christmas Day with the children
www.descherryking.co.uk.
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Adrian
Sullivan will present his 'Easy Miracles' lecture at Bolton
Magician's Club on Wednesday 6th January at the Doffcocker Inn, Chorley
Old Road, Bolton at 8.30 pm. Adrian is perhaps best known for the card
effect 'Eliminator' and his ability to make performing good magic seem
easy. Visiting magician's from other societies are most welcome. There
will be an entrance fee of £5. Adrian Sullivan's website is
www.adriansullivan.co.uk. Please refer to the club's website
www.bolton-magic.co.uk for directions to the Doffcocker Inn or
telephone Jim Hodgkiss on 01204 522651.
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Sleight
Out of Hand... CSI: New York
- 12 midnight on Sunday 3rd January on Five USA: "After a string of magic-trick inspired murders occur, including a woman
being cut in half while inside a wooden box and a man being burned to
death, Mac and Stella try to tie popular illusionist Luke Blade (Criss
Angel) to the crimes. Meanwhile, Danny goes to Montana to support
Lindsay as she testifies against the man who murdered her friends."
See TV Magic.
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Questions,
Questions, BBC Radio 4. Can you protect your magic invention rights?
That was the question posed in 'Questions, Questions' on Thursday 31st
December (towards the last 10 minutes of the programme). To 'listen
again'
Click Here.
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Joan Raffles. Sad news to relate that Joan Raffles, Mark's wife, passed away on Boxing Day. Mark and Joan were married for 60 years and she spent a large amount of that time assisting him on stage. Of a sunny nature she will be sorely missed by her many friends in magic and beyond. 2.1.10
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