Number 529 - 14th August 2010
Kidology
- the UK convention dedicated to Children's Entertainment, takes
place on Tuesday September 7th, in Wolverhampton at the Civic and Wulfrun Halls in
Wolverhampton. Registration is
£35.00 per person and includes a buffet lunch and access to all events.
This year there will be three main lectures, and four mini-lectures. The
main lecturers are: Gary Dunn: 'Entertaining with Nothing…Almost!' How to
entertain with virtually no props. Gary has a wealth of experience in
holiday camps but there’s a place for some of his ideas in everyone’s
show; Craig Petty 'Close-Up Magic for Kids' - perfect for
entertaining guests at weddings and entertaining children at any 'grown
up' events. Items will be demonstrated on the large video screen; and Alan Shaxon:
My Kind of Kids’ Shows.
Former President of the Magic Circle, Alan Shaxon will be presenting classic
magic for children. The four mini-lectures will take
place in rooms off the main hall. Registrants will be able to
select two of each to attend, and the magic dealers
will remain open during these mini-lectures which feature Dov Citron: What a Character!
or character-driven entertainment for your parties; Steve Dimmer: Taking Utility Props off the Back Burner or
how to get the most from these props; Mike Bradshaw: Christmas Winners with Tricky Micky –
competitions and games for Christmas; and Olly Chaston: So You Want to Use a Puppet? or puppetry
for beginners. Always an excellent day. Visit
www.practical-magic.com for more information, the full list of magic
dealers that will be attending, and to register.
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Final
names announced for September British Ring IBM Convention. With the addition of Paul Dabek and Stephen Williams, the list of magical talent for the British
Ring Convention is now complete. And what a list it is! Expect to see
Amethyst, Rich Bloch, Christopher Brinson, Danny Buckler, Richard Cadell
& Sooty, Jimmy Carlo, Sean Carpenter, Viv Davies, Paul Dabek, Wayne
Dobson, Martin Eisele, Flip, Richard Forget, Paul Freeman, Julius Flack,
Charlie Frye & Co (photo), Andrew Green, Cyril Harvey, Steve Hewlett, Will
Houstoun, Matt Johnson, Graham P Jolley, Ian Keable, Peter Lane, Derek
Lever, Manuel Muerte, The Great Nardini, Pluck, Peter Scarlett, Mike
Stokes, The Black Fingers, Stephen Williams, Bob Yelland and Yogane, all
crammed into four days. For the latest act profiles and full programme of
events supplied by Bob Hayden,
Click Here. For more information and to register visit
www.britishring.org.uk.
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Manuel
Muerte - Master of Misdirection joins the other 'Flicking Fingers'
at The Mermaid
Conference Centre in London on November 26th, 27th and 28th for the
International Magic Convention. Manuel, a former FISM award winner,
mixes quirky effects with outstanding misdirection and human psychology,
for a mind-busting close-up magic experience. The complete Flicking
Finger gang will be kicking off the whole Convention with their full
company show on the Friday night. To register visit
www.internationalmagic.com.
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Max
Somerset, Alan Hudson, Wes Zaharuk, Phil Hasted and A J the escapologist
- it can only mean one thing... Magic Night at Madame Jojo's in the
heart of London. Friday September 3rd at 7.45pm (doors open at 7pm).
Tickets: £12 (or
£22 including meal). Madame
JoJo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SP (Map)
020 7734 3040 - More info: www.magicnight.co.uk. 14.8.10
Conjuring
at the Court, 26th August - London. Drayton Court hosts a terrific
show on Thursday 26th August: "Featuring the elegant and amazing Alan
Shaxon; hilarious socialist magician Ian Saville; professional
opportunist James Brown; side-splitting Michael Pearse (doing magic,
rather than juggling) and compère and magician Christian Lee." Doors
open 7.30pm, show 8-10pm, at the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West
Ealing W13 8PH (Map).
A charming venue with plenty of atmosphere, an appreciative audience,
and you can enjoy a drink while watching the magic. Book tickets via
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
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Michael Vincent
lectures for the Portsmouth & District
Magic Circle at 7.45pm on Monday 6th September. Non-members welcome £8.00 admission
charge. Venue: Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, Buckland,
Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 7BL (Map).
www.portsmouthmagic.co.uk
www.michaelvincent.co.uk.
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A
Magical Variety Show. The Nottingham Guild of Magicians presents A
Magical Variety Show at 7pm on Sunday 17th October at the Nottingham
Arts Theatre, George Street, Nottingham NG1 3BE (Map). Starring The
Grumbleweeds, Amethyst, Brian Sefton and Roy Davenport. Tickets £13.500,
Box Office: 0115 947 6096 or book online via
www.artstheatre.org.uk
www.nottinghamguildofmagicians.co.uk.
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Vegas
Dream Ticket. Paul Stone and Showstealers are delighted to announce
the launch of Vegas Dream Ticket.
For years the chance to appear in a professionally produced show in a
superb Las Vegas showroom in front of a sold out audience was
exclusively reserved for headline stars. It was virtually impossible for
other entertainers to get a look in.
The exciting news is that Showstealers LLC are now involved in the
production of regular weekly Variety Shows at several different Las
Vegas Casinos, and Vegas Dream Ticket provides a unique opportunity
for all types of variety performers to realise their dream and appear on
stage in the entertainment capital of the world.
Whether you are a full-time performer looking for the one chance to be
seen by Las Vegas show producers and given that all elusive 'big break'
or you simply just want to fulfill a long held ambition to appear in Las
Vegas, Vegas Dream Ticket could help you to achieve your goal.
Right now there are a limited number of spots available in these variety
shows from the beginning of October, so if you are seriously interested
in performing in Las Vegas and have an act lasting between 4-15 minutes,
email info@vegasdreamticket.com and
they'll send you the full
details of this exciting opportunity.
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The
International Magic team are interviewed for RTE Radio 1
Click Here (Thanks to Brendan
at
www.irishmagicnews.com for forwarding this story). International
Magic present 'Richard
McDougall: Use
Your Imagination' at 7.30pm on Tuesday August 17th - see
What's On for
details.
www.internationalmagic.com.
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Mentalist
Ian Rowland has been hired by the FBI to teach them how to read minds!
Later this month Ian will fly to the FBI’s training facility in
Quantico, Virginia, to spend a day training members of their Behavioural
Analysis Team. This is the first time the FBI have flown any speaker
from overseas to participate in training their field agents. “It’s not
exactly how to read minds”, explains Ian, “but it’s the next best thing.
For the past three years I’ve been running public courses on Applied
Cold Reading or ACR for short. This takes some elements of cold reading
and adapts them to non-psychic contexts such as sales, management and
therapy. I have also started a new course, called Persuasion Secrets of
a Mindreader, which I’ve started selling to companies and which will
form the basis of my next book. I will combining elements from both
these courses in my day’s training for the FBI”. The general aim, Ian
explains, is to share some psychological persuasion techniques that
might help agents to secure greater co-operation from suspects or
witnesses. Last year Ian was hired for similar reasons to lecture to the
Ministry of Defence.
www.ianrowland.com.
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Thom Peterson
Lecture -
The
Home Counties Magical Society.
Thom
Peterson lectures at the Home Counties Magical Society on August 19th: "Thom Peterson joined us last
year, and his lecture was met with such positive comments that we're
bringing him back for a brand new lecture on August 19th. This lecture
will be completely different to last years and Thom will only be doing 2
card effects, the reminder of the lecture will be non-card effects,
covering close-up and stand-up magic." Non members are welcome - an £8.00 charge will apply.
Visit www.hcms.org.uk
for details.
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James Freedman emails, "I'm thrilled that my cabaret act, 'The
Man of Steal' has been shortlisted by Event Magazine for the corporate
'Act of the Year' award and I'd be very grateful if fellow magicians
would please consider voting for me." James is one of just four acts and
the only magic act nominated. To vote online
Click Here.
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Derby
Magic Circle Day of Magic - Sunday 24th October. Featuring a table
top sale, an auction, magic workshops and
lectures. Doors open at 8.30am. Venue Willington Power Station Social
Club, Twyford Road, Willington, Derby DE65 6DE (Map).
Tables are £7 each and entrance is £2.50 payable on the door.
Refreshments and bar available. Further details from Allan
Humphries on 01889 590975
www.derbymagiccircle.co.uk.
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Mr.
Monk and the Magician. "Crime drama series about a private police
consultant with an obsessive-compulsive disorder. Adrian investigates
the murder of a magician, which he is sure was committed by another
conjuror. With guest stars Steve Valentine and Jarrad Paul." 10.55am on
Saturday 14th August on ITV1.
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Chris
Dugdale: An Evening of Magic and Mindreading:
"Chris Dugdale, world
class magician, returns by popular demand to Riverside Studios with a
show that will leave you spellbound. From over 100 performances at the
Monte Carlo Casino in Las Vegas, to a private audience for Her Majesty
The Queen in Windsor, he has mesmerised audiences worldwide. He
is the face and expert behind the new Britain’s Got Talent Stage Magic
kit, and is currently developing two television projects. Experiencing
magic before your eyes is a sensation like no other. Join Chris for a
very different night that you will never forget." Tuesday 31st August to
Sunday 19th September, Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, Hammersmith,
London W6 9RL (Map).
Box office: 020 8237 1111. More info:
www.riversidestudios.co.uk.
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South Downs Magicians Stage Competition.
South Downs Magicians hold their first ever stage competition in memory
of founder member Shaun O'Donoghue. Shaun was one of the two founders of
the club in 1982 and served as Treasurer for 25 consecutive years until
2007. He remained a member of the club until his death in March 2009.
The competition is open to members of the South Downs Magicians but
anyone who knew Shaun or had any connection with the club is invited for
the evening. Shaun's widow Ann, who is a club member, will present a special
shield to the competition winner. Free entry for all visitors.
Wednesday, September 1st at 8pm at Handcross Parish Hall, High Street,
Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6BJ (Map).
www.southdownsmagicians.co.uk.
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News
from The Northern Magic Circle: "The Northern Magic Circle are pleased to invite you to their first
Session Day. The NMC are looking to provide a number of events during
the year where magicians can meet, have a catch up, session and discuss
new ideas. The Session Day will be a free event for NMC members with a
charge of £3.00 for non-members, however should you sign up and join the
NMC then the £3.00 will be refunded. Free admission is also being
extended to Presidents of societies affiliated to Northern Magic Circle.
The event will take place on Sunday 22nd August and will begin at 10.00
and runs until 16.00 and will take place at Herriots Hotel, Broughton
Road, Skipton, BD23 1RT (Map).
There will be talks from Adrian Sullivan and Graham Roe, the latter on
Dice Stacking (with an attempt to equal the world record of 27 dice). Just after lunchtime, it is intended to have a question time
forum with a panel welcoming input and questions from the audience.
The bulk of the day will be spent around tables, swapping ideas and
sessioning although there will be 'open mike' opportunities to try out
new ideas. For more information email Stevie B at
stevieb@northernmagic.co.uk".
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Houdini,
starring Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh is being repeated at 9.45am on
Monday 16th August on Sky Movies Classics. "The story of
how struggling performer Harry Houdini became a success in Europe and,
following his return to the USA, began to establish himself, by way of his
death-defying feats, as the greatest escapologist of all time." See
TV Magic.
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Barry
and Stuart bring the Festival magic back for 2010. "Aberdeenshire
magical jesters threaten to unleash the terrors"
Click Here • "Mandrake: The Movie is all set. Mandrake, the
Magician, a 1939 classic film, is soon to be re-made"
Click Here • "Magician Paul Nathan on the magic of sharing laughter
with your children"
Click Here • "Billy Pearce’s Family Laughter Show, Futurist Theatre,
Scarborough, every Monday until August 30 [with illusionist Guy
Barrett]"
Click Here • "Exclusive photos: Fans swarm Criss Angel’s Mindfreak
premiere party"
Click Here • "Marios magics up Davina"
Click Here • "Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Psychic sees better times
ahead as he vows to ignore boos"
Click Here • This edition of MagicWeek went 'live' a little earlier
than usual - see you next week, Duncan.
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