Number 515 - 8th May 2010
50th
Bristol Day of Magic - tomorrow, Sunday May 9th. The Gala
show will star Belgium illusionist Rafael and FISM first prize winner France's
Pilou.
The close-up shows will see first time visits from Michael Vincent and
Etienne Pradier, together with the welcome return of David Stone. Graham
Jolley will be appearing on the gala show together
with John Kimmons and Roy Davenport. Geoffrey Durham provides the main
lecture of the day with Ian Keable featured in the special one man show.
Plus 25 magic dealers displaying the very latest magic products from
around the world! Registration is £30. For more info visit
www.bristolsocietyofmagic.co.uk. 8.5.10
Essential
Magic Conference 15th, 16th, 17th July 2010. What is the Essential
Magic Conference? Find out in 60 seconds,
Click Here. The world’s first web conference for
magicians looks set to exceed all expectations. It will take place on the 15th, 16th and 17th of July
and the entire conference will be broadcast via the internet. It
features lectures and demonstrations by some of the most important
thinkers in magic and you'll be able to watch the lectures live on your computer, or
view them on-demand immediately following each
broadcast. There will be opportunities for you to interact with, and
question, the conference speakers. And, as an additional bonus, every
subscriber will receive a set of DVDs containing every lecture.
The cost of registering for the conference is EUR €55 (US $75.00) via www.essentialmagicconference.com. On registering you will create your own personal account and member page. This will entitle you to access various privileges together with the conference newsletter, which will keep you up to date on all the latest developments. One registration covers one computer but the organisers encourage you to invite your friends to watch the conference with you. Register today to attend at www.essentialmagicconference.com. The EMC is being organised by Luis de Matos, Marco Tempest and David Britland. It is a not-for-profit venture designed to bring together magicians of all kinds via the internet to learn, share and collaborate. This event has 'history in the making' stamped all over it. Set aside a few days in July and join in. (DT) 8.5.10
British Ring Convention,
Eastbourne, September. This year's convention will feature no less
than thirteen different lectures. Bob Hayden (British Ring PRO) updates:
"Bob Yelland is responsible for a multi million dollar marketing
budget for a large multi-national company. He is a member of the Chartered
Institute of Marketing. He is also a keen amateur magician. In his lecture he
will apply the marketing techniques and strategies used by successful companies
to a one-person magic business. He’ll look at how a magician might go about
getting more profitable bookings, increase their fees and attract the right
customers for their services. This is a business lecture with no tricks which
will challenge you to think seriously about your own business aspirations and
potential. Some of the most interesting lectures at our convention have been
such non trick ones covering a variety of subjects. This years lecture
‘Strategic Marketing for Magicians’ by Bob Yelland is the first of this
subject to be given not only at a British Ring Convention but possibly
any Magical Convention worldwide." For more, together with news of the
close-up gala,
Click Here, or visit
www.britishring.org.uk. 8.5.10
Wayne
Dobson: A Life In Magic. Rapidly becoming the most talked about DVD
release of the year, Wayne Dobson A Life In Magic hits the magic
shops on Monday. This 3 DVD set features Wayne Dobson, joined by
special guests Matthew J. Dowden, Mark James and Michael J. Fitch as
they perform and teach some of Wayne’s classic routines. See these
brilliant routines performed on stage by Wayne and then watch as they're
performed in bars and restaurants to a whole new audience. The 3 DVDs
(around 6 hours running time!) are now available for pre-order, direct
from
www.waynedobson.co.uk (with a very special pre-order deal) and also
from
www.rsvpmagic.com (with an equally tempting pre-order offer). 8.5.10
Stephen
Williams Presents: The Show. 16 year old magician Stephen Williams
is holding a charity variety show to celebrate the fact that he's
leaving school and to raise money for the RNLI. Performing alongside
Stephen: the hilarious Steve Royle, the crazy antics of ventriloquist
John Kimmons, the dazzling Beverley Edmunds Dancers and comedian and
emcee Brendan Riley. Plus commentaries from X-Factor voiceover man,
Peter Dickson. To find out more, and view the promotional video which
includes a message from Stephen Mulhern visit
www.comedywithatwist.co.uk. Tuesday June 8th at 7pm Crosby Civic
Hall. Crosby Civic Hall, Back Lane, Crosby, Liverpool L23 4UA (Map).
Tickets £10 (£8 concessions). 8.5.10
The
Ammar Experience. "Featuring totally new magic! New video enhanced
format to maximize the Fun Factor! Michael's Lightning Round reveals
more magic per minute than ever! In store for you at the Michael Ammar
experience... Your questions answered! Rekindle your passion! Reignite
your imagination! Infuse your magic with fresh, new ideas! Renew your
enthusiasm!" Visit
www.ammarmagic.com for more information, and
What's On for UK tour
dates (September and October 2010). 8.5.10
Pete
Firman - Jokes & Tricks. Pete returns to Southbank Centre and E4
Udderbelly after last year's sell-out show. The popular comedic conjuror
presents an evening of jaw dropping tricks and side-splitting comedy.
Recently seen on Derren Brown's 3D Magic Spectacular and at the Royal
Festival Hall in Sandi Toksvig's Christmas Cracker. Presented by Corrie
McGuire for Objective Talent Management. 'This guy is a complete
star.' Time Out. 'The best magic tricks in the universe.' The
Independent. Recommended for ages 14 and over. Running time 60 minutes.
Saturday 15th May at 7pm. Book via
www.southbankcentre.co.uk. Pete's in Liverpool at the Liverpool
Comedy Festival the night before:
www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk. 8.5.10
Derren Brown Investigates: The Man Who Contacts the Dead.
10pm on Monday 10th May on Channel 4.
In this brand new series, Derren Brown hits the road to find out if some
of the more extraordinary claims from around the world are actually
true. He starts off by travelling to Liverpool to investigate the world
of Joe Power, a psychic medium who claims he can communicate with the
dead. Joe alleges that one of the many people he has made contact with
is Liverpool's own John Lennon. The claims that Joe Power makes are
seriously on a large scale and Derren hopes to blown away by him and
experience directly what can't be explained on paper. It's an
extraordinary, unexpected and rather argumentative journey. See
TV Magic. See Derren
Brown live on stage this evening:
What's On. 8.5.10
Paul Gordon's Card Capers Day of Magic.
There are just a few hours left to book the last three remaining tickets
for Paul Gordon's Card Capers which takes place tomorrow, Sunday May
9th, in Sussex. Visit
www.paulgordon.net/cardcapers.html to book.
Sunday 9th May 2010 9.30am to 5pm. Only £30. Venue: Vintner's Parrott
Pub, Warwick Street, Worthing BN11 3DL (Map).
Paul Gordon's all-new card magic lecture, workshop and advice session
features magic from his new 3-DVD set, Card Startlers, plus advice,
tips, stories, assistance and energetic enthusiasm! Phone Paul on 01903
211785. 8.5.10
Nottingham/Derby
Dealer Night. Monday 7th June is the date for Mark Leveridge's next
Dealer Night. The venue is the Holiday Inn, Junction 25 M1, and all
magicians are invited to pre-register now to ensure their place on this
entertaining and money-saving evening. Starting at 7pm and finishing at
10pm, the evening includes a dealer dem, a mini lecture featuring 3
previously unpublished routines, 10% off the MLM and Magicseen products,
prizes, and a sociable and relaxed atmosphere. Simon White sent the
following words following the last evening in Northampton: "Fantastic –
the only word to describe Mark Leveridge’s lecture/dealer demo that I
attended last night at the Northampton Magic Club. As well as being a
great magician and entertainer, Mark certainly knows how to market and
manage a dealer dem. Prior to the event everyone who had confirmed their
attendance was sent a £10 voucher to spend on the night. Yes, £10 - just
for turning up! There was a further 10% off anything purchased on the
night too. The actual evening was a mixture of lecture and dealer demo.
It was both structured and informal – a difficult balance which Mark
successfully pulled off. Mark was more than happy to answer questions
and demonstrate any of the effects that were for sale. How good was it?
Well, I spent more last night than I did at Blackpool! (and more
importantly, everything that I bought last night will get used!)." For
more information and an online registration visit
www.markleveridge.co.uk. 8.5.10
Paul
Voodini's séance and paranormal workshop and lecture 'What Lies Beneath'
will be taking place at the Galleries of Justice visitor attraction on
Friday June 4th, from 7pm to 10.30pm. The evening will include a lecture
and workshop on séance magic and paranormal entertainment followed by a
demonstration of a séance and a ghost tour of the venue (claimed to be
the most haunted in England). All attendees will also receive a copy of
Paul's books "Reader of Minds" and "The Paranormal Entertainer", and
Paul will be ably assisted by Christ Carter (IBM). The What Lies
Beneath event taking place in London on May 29th, sold out within
the first week, so those interested in this evening on June 4th are
encouraged to purchase tickets as soon as possible via
www.seancenights.co.uk. 8.5.10
MAPro
Magic Dealer Dem, Hertfordshire. On Thursday 13th May The Merlin are
holding a Dealer Dem by MAPro Magic, and email: "We run a competition
also on the same evening which is judged by our dealer. He will then
take the rest of the evening demming magic items etc. Meeting runs from
8pm to 10pm, with a £5 entry fee for non members. We meet at Little
Heath Parish Hall, Thornton Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1JJ (Map)"
For more information contact Secretary John Clayton on 07931 525399
www.mapromagic.co.uk. 8.5.10
The
Annihilation Deck. News from Big Blind Media: "We are excited to
announce the release of our latest product - The Annihilation Deck. The
package contains a DVD and a USPCC Red Deck packaged inside an extra
wide DVD case. The Annihilation Deck is a super invention from the
warped mind of Cameron Francis. It's a self working slab of mental
agility that totally floors people. Absolutely anyone can perform this,
and it's mega-strong!" Coming soon from
www.bigblindmedia.com/comingsoon.htm (watch the demo online). 8.5.10
The
South London Magic Society is proud to present a lecture by Ali Cardabra
on Friday 14th May. All welcome (non-members £10.00). "Ali has been
performing puppetry and magic since he was seven years old and is well
known for his menagerie of characters, including The Mad Hatter, Willie
Wonka and of course Charlie Chaplin (the tribute is a must see!). Ali
will present his children’s lecture based on the one he gave at Kidology
last year, so if you missed it then, here’s a second chance!" The South
London Magic Society, United Reform Church Hall, Cobden Road, South
Norwood, London SE25 5NY (Map).
More info:
www.slmagic.co.uk. 8.5.10
Edinburgh
Magic Circle are holding their Annual Open Night at the Pleasance
Cabaret Bar, 60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh on Friday 14th May. Tickets are
£6 and doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
www.edinburghmagiccircle.co.uk. 8.5.10
Ian
Keable will be lecturing at Portsmouth & District Magic Circle on
Monday 10th May. Ian is the author of 'Stand Up - A Professional Guide
to Comedy Magic'. The lecture starts at 7.45pm at Buckland Community
Centre, Malins Road, Buckland, Portsmouth PO2 7BL (Map).
Non members welcome, £5 admission. 8.5.10
Balloon
Art Wholesale, the company that Graham Lee has been running and
selling Sempertex balloons from via
www.sempertexballoons.co.uk,
are pleased to announce that they will be now also be selling Qualatex
balloons via their new web shop
www.qualatexballoons.co.uk.
"There are some excellent bargains on both sites with Balloons, DVDs,
Pumps, Busking Bags/Aprons etc., and the price you see is the price you
pay; there is no VAT to add." Emails Graham. Balloon Art Wholesale are
currently sponsoring the 'Care & Share Balloon Fun Days' up and down the
country. The next one being on Monday 10th May in Bristol. More info
from either website. 8.5.10
Jon
Allen is presenting his lecture Who Cares About Magic? for The
Chester Guild of Magicians on Monday 10th May: "A 'must-see' for all
magicians who do... As well as learning the 'what' and 'how' of some
wonderful new routines, you will learn the 'why' as well! This can then
be applied to any type or style of magic. You will not only come out of
the lecture with more tricks in your arsenal; you'll be inspired too -
to look at how to make your magic better for your audiences." Monday
10th may at 8pm at The Bull & Stirrup, Northgate Street, Chester.
Visitors welcome (£5 door charge). Contact Steve Cooil for details on
01244 881462, email:
stevecooil@me.com or visit
www.chesterguildofmagicians.org.uk. 8.5.10
Mike Stokes 'The Balloon Man' will be joining the new P&O
superliner Azura as a children's entertainer for a Mediterranean cruise
from June 9th to the 25th. Playtime Balloons will be closed for this
period as Marjorie will be joining him. 8.5.10
Peter
Wardell Lecture, Northampton. Peter Wardell lectures for the
Northampton Magicians Club at 8pm on Tuesday 18th May. Venue: The
Conference Room, The Worlds End, Ecton, Northamptonshire NN6 0QN
(Map). Non-members welcome £8 door charge. For more info contact
President: David Miller 01604 517406
david.miller37@ntlworld.com.
www.peterwardell.com. 8.5.10
Balloon
Twisting on the radio! On Tuesday 4th May, Gordon Drayson was
invited to appear as the guest speaker on Colourful Radio. The
interview, conducted by daytime host Rosemary, focused on Gordon's
balloon twisting skills, and the world of balloon modelling. Gordon
taught Rosemary how to make a simple balloon dog, live on air, and
presented her with a bouquet of flowers made entirely from balloons. It
was so successful that they have asked him to return at some point in
the future to talk about his magic. To hear the full interview visit:
www.balloontwisting.co.uk. 8.5.10
Meet
the magical man in the bright green suit. "Piff The Magic Dragon,
aka magician John van der Put in a green suit, was one of our favourite
discoveries of 2009. Combining dead pan humour with some pretty cool
tricks, Piff returns to the Brighton Fringe for 2010. We spoke to John
about his character, his magic, and why he feels most comfortable in the
cabaret community..." Read the full article in Three Weeks,
Click Here. 8.5.10
Amazing
Alakazam Deal! Bruno Copin is one of the world's leading experts on
close-up thread work and right now Alakazam Magic are running a special
offer for his two DVD kits... "All of the effects on these DVDs are
accompanied by specially composed music to allow you to see them
showcased in their best possible manner - as if you were really there
experiencing the magic from Bruno first-hand. The explanations are
specially filmed in interactive multiangles to make learning extremely
easy and effective so you can get the most out of the tutorial segments.
As well as the DVD itself, in the beautifully presented box set, you are
also provided with specific materials that accompany some of the effects
on the DVD so you can get started immediately!" Find out more:
Volume 1
Volume 2. 8.5.10
Andrew
Normansell Lecture, Ipswich Magical Society, Monday May 17th. "The
Ipswich Magical Society are proud to be hosting a lecture by top UK
magician Andrew Normansell on Monday 17th May 2010. This replaces the
previously advertised lecture with Aldo and Rachel Colombini who sadly
have had to return to the USA due to an unexpected illness. We wish
Rachel and Aldo all the best and hope they will be returning to the UK
in good health soon. Meanwhile we are confident that Andrew Normansell
will be an excellent replacement. Guests are welcome, but please contact
the secretary first through the website."
www.ipswichmagicalsociety.co.uk. 8.5.10
Max
Somerset Lecture, Watford. Watford Association of Magicians is proud
to announce the only lecture Max Somerset intends to give this year will
be at their club on Tuesday 15th June at 8pm. It will be an amazing
night and all other magic clubs are invited to bring members along (£10
for non WAM members.) Email Julie at
juliecarpenter@themagiccircle.co.uk for more details. Venue: Watford
Association of Magicians, Bricket Wood Social Club, Oak Avenue, Bricket
Wood, Hertfordshire AL2 3LQ (Map).
www.wamclub.co.uk. 8.5.10
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King celebrates 10 years of comedy magic at Harrah’s"
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fails to ruin show"
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From Home in Robbery, Say Police"
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Click Here • "A Q&A with Illusionist David Copperfield"
Click Here • "Inside The Magic Circle Of London"
Click Here • Dr P W Cox
reviews Thom Peterson's lecture at The House of Magic last week,
Click Here • "Criss Angel to attempt death-defying Houdini
stunt Saturday"
Click Here • "Trailer: Derren Brown Tests The ‘Psychics’"
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• "Derren has mysterious magic on the cards"
Click Here • That's it for another week, your magic news is
always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan. 8.5.10