Number 532 - 4th September 2010
Lance
Burton Master Magician. Lance Burton's incredible 14-year run at the Monte
Carlo Hotel & Resort, Las Vegas, comes to an end today, Saturday 4th September.
I remember reading about the original $100 million contract in
Magic magazine as if
was yesterday, thinking to myself "now that's what I call a contract" - and it
certainly was! The show itself was a real magic show, everything a magic
show should be, done to perfection. Although outwardly wrapped in magic
tradition, it in fact employed cutting-edge magic technology throughout, and
Lance Burton had the charm, skill and dedication to make it all happen. So,
perhaps today it is our turn to tip our hats to Lance Burton, and say a huge
'thank you' for staging one of the finest magic shows the world has ever seen,
and to wish him the very best with whatever he decides to do in the future. DT.
www.lanceburton.com.
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The
British Ring Eastbourne Convention is just days away! For your
delight and delectation: 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 (photo), 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. 22nd - 26th September 2010, Eastbourne. For Bob
Hayden's latest convention highlights
Click Here. For more information and to register visit
www.britishring.org.uk.
4.9.10
Bill Abbott UK Lecture Tour 2011. As one of Canada's foremost magicians, the
37-year-old native of Toronto has been performing since the age of five. Over the past 20 years, Bill Abbott has been in constant
demand for private parties, corporate functions and special events. His study of magic, music and mentalism for the past 19 years as well as
a university degrees in both psychology and sociology, means he's always in
demand. In the magic community Bill Abbott is a respected and highly acclaimed creator,
lecturer and performer. Marketed routines like The Thing, Smart Ass and
The
Chico Routine have found a place in the repertoire of hundreds of professional
performers internationally. Lecture dates appear in
What's On for March and April. There are only a very limited number of
additional dates available for other clubs
or societies to book. Contact Sean Lobban for more information
mistertall@mistertall.co.uk.
4.9.10
Debbie
McGee, Celebrity Come Dine with Me. "In this all-new celebrity
special, four famous faces compete to prove their worth as the best
dinner party host. Taking part are the country's most famous magician's
assistant 'the lovely' Debbie McGee; former MP, and aspiring stand-up
comic, Lembit Opik; radio presenter and former 11 O'Clock Show and RI:SE
host Iain Lee; and Essex glamour model and party girl Jodie Marsh.
Debbie kicks off the week in style in the luxurious Thames-side home she
shares with husband Paul Daniels. Without Paul around to wave his magic
wand, she's flying solo and has decided to cut a few corners, using some
shop bought items - something that fails to impress one eagle-eyed
guest." 8pm on Tuesday 14th September on Channel 4, see
TV Magic.
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This
is Hypnosis Stage MasterClass. "Stage Hypnosis is not just about
learning to hypnotise and doing some funny routines. It's about show structure,
audience management, promotion and marketing skills, and of course hypnotising
safely and with panache! In November in Blackpool there is a rare opportunity to
join Ken Webster, who has the world's longest running single venue Stage
Hypnosis show at the Horseshoe Cabaret, now combining Mentalism, and Jonathan
Chase author of one of the most popular and respected books on stage hypnosis
'Deeper and Deeper'. Ken is breaking into a mini theatre tour and Jon is
combining his perennial Masterclass for this one-off class with two undoubted
Masters of the art." Details of the event can be found at
www.thisishypnosis.com.
4.9.10
Magic
Moments 2010 is only one month away and we’re delighted to have support
coming in from top magicians worldwide. See the MagicWeek
Magic Moments page to read
who has been praising the initiative this week. Building momentum for this
year's event, co-organiser Richard Leigh is raising money for Momentum
with three shows for Magic Moments (one already sold-out) - see
Magic Moments for details.
Many other performers are busy arranging their magic moment for this year's day.
These include magicians visiting hospitals, performing behind bars, strolling in
shopping malls, and donating a share from their professional shows happening on
the day. Are you planning a magic moment? If so, do let us know:
magicmoments@live.co.uk. Jay
Fortune.
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Close
Up Magic For Children - the brand new double DVD from Practical Magic will
be released on Tuesday at the
Kidology Convention.
Children's magicians normally shy away from close-up magic for a variety of
reasons. These two DVDs aim to show how you can vastly increase your income by
adding close-up magic to the list of services you offer your clients. Weddings,
close -up shows, festivals, restaurants and more - there are dozens of different
ways close-up magic can be used to increase your business. Starring Ethan Leeds,
Russell Leeds and Jeremy Le Poidevin with a Guest Appearance by Craig Petty.
Although close-up magic is normally considered difficult, on thses DVDs Russell
and Ethan show you how you can perform close-up without needing lots of
technical skill. Twelve routines are included and many of these would work as
well in a full show as they would close-up, making the content of this DVD even
more valuable. Russell and Ethan also take part in a 20 minute discussion
covering how to obtain close-up work as a children's magician, and how close-up
magic can change your business model. Finally, special guest Craig Petty tips
three of his most closely guarded creations designed specifically for children.
Craig is one of three headline lecturers at Kidology on Tuesday 7th September
(that's this Tuesday!) in Wolverhampton, along with Gary Dunn and Alan Shaxon.
Some tickets still available. Visit Practical Magic's website:
www.practical-magic.com for more
details of Kidology and this exciting new DVD release.
4.9.10
Ziggy
played guitar... The inimitable Amanda Eve, aka Magical Mandy, talks about
magic and music in
The Bath Magazine this month.
Click Here to read the article.
4.9.10
Mark
Leveridge Magic launches a brand new website! After months of work Mark
Leveridge Magic is pleased to announce that a new product sales website is now
live at
www.markleveridgemagic.co.uk. "Containing most of the popular features of
the old site, the look, feel and working of the site itself has been re-designed
to hopefully provide all customers with an improved easy-to-use and informative
visit. As well as the new site, the Mark Leveridge monthly E-Club Newsletter has
also recently been upgraded and re-designed, as has the monthly E-Video
Newsletter, which is now more of a magazine style video. In fact it is now
possible to either watch the complete E-Video Newsletter or to select any of the
main sections of the video individually, so viewers can simply cherry pick the
parts of the video they enjoy most or wish to view again simply by clicking on
the relevant link from the E-Club Newsletter. The E-Club Newsletter is free to
sign up for - just go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk".
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Magic
Car Boot Sale - West Bromwich. Tomorrow, Sunday 5th September, From 9.30am,
admission £4, at The Masonic Hall, Edward Street, West Bromwich B70 8NT (Map).
Free Parking and over 20 stalls featuring both new and used magic! For further
information contact Alec Powell on 07831 115448 or visit
www.albionmagiccompany.co.uk.
4.9.10
Matthew
Garrett AIMC, winner of 2010 Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year
competition, will be lecturing at The Ilford Magical Society at The Parkside
Community Centre, 176 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford IG3 9PP (Map)
on Wednesday 15th September at 8pm. Visitors very welcome, £10 on the door.
www.ilfordmagic.com.
4.9.10
Twilite
Floating Bulb. "The floating light bulb is a classic grand stage illusion
that has mesmerized audiences for years. Vitelli's Twilite Floating Bulb is a
dynamic miniature version that fits right in the palm of your hand. What’s more,
it all happens inches from your audience's faces. Introduce a tiny light bulb -
it's about the same size as peanut. Make some magical passes over the bulb and
it mysteriously blinks to life - this psychic lighting is doubly impressive
because of the sheer intensity of the light. It's hard to believe so much light
can come from such a tiny bulb.... you cause Twilite to rise off your hand and
take flight!" The Twilite Floating Bulb can be performed anywhere. Visit
www.magictao.co.uk for more info and to pre-order.
4.9.10
Irish
Magic News, the official website for and about magic on the entire island of
Ireland, has a great new look, with added features. Visit
www.irishmagicnews.com
today!
4.9.10
MagiScape
Illusion Design and Construction are proud to offer Russ Stevens' Solid
Shadows Illusion. Re-designed by Russ Stevens with MagiScape Illusion Design and
Construction for 2010, and fabricated in metal. Visit
www.magiscape.co.uk for
details and pricing.
4.9.10
Derren Brown Live.
10pm on Wednesday 8th September at 10pm on Channel 4. "The acclaimed showman Derren Brown returns to Channel 4 with a brand new
special in which a member of the public goes on a life-changing journey."
Don't miss it!
4.9.10
Vodka
& Shots. Boris Nicoli (X-KGB Mind Reader) and the lovely Russianette dancers
will be performing their new quirky comedy cabaret, "Vodka & Shots" at this
year's Birmingham Arts Festival. Boris Nicoli will read your mind while the
Russianettes will blow you away! The comedy is 100% proof. The good news is that
admission is free, as it is part of one of the largest free arts festivals in
Europe. Sunday, 12th September at 1pm. Venue: Old Joint Stock Theatre, Temple
Row, Birmingham B2 5NY (Map)
www.jpshows.co.uk.
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Julian
James will be appearing as a special guest at ‘Jaggers’ Comedy Club in
Bournemouth on Saturday 18th September... "presenting his inimitable flavour of
iconoclastic conjuring. Jaggers is the hottest venue on the Bournemouth comedy
circuit and promises an unforgettable night of adult entertainment! ... the only Saturday night Comedy show every week in Bournemouth
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we provide our customers a cocktail of fun, comedy talent, food and great
nightlife." To book tickets visit
www.bournemouthcomedyclub.co.uk.
4.9.10
Magicseen
Issue 34 for September is out now: "Issue 34 offers you the chance to learn
about and hear the views of a top Belgian stage magic performer and creator, a
daredevil lady entertainer, a young Finnish card performer with eyes on FISM, a
British performer who Sir Richard Branson says is the best he's seen and a card
magic performing pro wrestler! Yes, we have interviews with Rafael, the Great
Cindini, Miika Pelkonen, Chris Dugdale and Desmond Wolfe. The latest issue also
has a feature on how to work dove magic, we get taken on a tour of the Magic
Circle Library, there's a Magicseen Mega Quiz with three prizes to be won, the
Grumpy Old Magician returns with some more whinges, Dave Forrest's Full52.com
steps into the Dealer's Booth, Phil Evans explains why but not how he gets a
full deck of cards into a bottle, we give our verdict on the Essential Magic
Conference which was the world's first online magic convention, plus there's
loads more including reviews, letters, news, and other interesting and fun stuff
to enjoy." Issue 34 is available as a download, as a single printed copy or as
part of a 1 or 2 year subscription from
www.magicseen.co.uk.
4.9.10
Love
and Other Magic Tricks - tonight, at
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Salford, Manchester M50 3AZ (Map)
Part love story, part magic show, Love and Other Magic Tricks reveals the
smoke and mirrors between a couple as they search for that delicate balance
between love and need. Inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel Garcia
Marquez, the comical strangeness of Kafka and the longing of Edward Hopper, the
debut show from standnotamazed brings to life a world where anything can happen.
The cast features international performance artists Maya Politaki and
award-winning contemporary magician John Van der Put.
4.9.10
Free
Family Magic Show at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. Peter Hopkins
emails: "I’ll be performing a free Family Magic Show at the prestigious Wales
Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay as my latest magical character, The Amazing Simon
Sparkles
www.kids-magic-show.co.uk, with fellow Welsh magician, The Magnificent Johno
www.johnosmagic.co.uk.
We aim to raise money with the British Red Cross for the terrible Pakistan Flood
Appeal. The performance will take place on Sunday 12th September at 3pm at the
public area stage so no tickets needed, just pop past, join in the fun and
please give a donation to the British Red Cross representatives if you can
afford it…..every little helps."
4.9.10
Merlins
of Wakefield have another UK Exclusive from Mentalist Paul Carnazzo.
The Test Book - Book Test is not the traditional 'book test' where a
spectator thinks of a word, and the mentalist reveals the word. As the title
implies, this is more of a "Book of Tests". "Using this book you will be able to
reveal thought-of words, numbers, symbols, etc. The Test Book-Book Test is an
authentic looking telepathy testing manual from the National Institute of
Parapsychology. It has a total of 11 tests that can be used as a demonstration
of telepathy or as a test of the spectator’s abilities... and of course, the
mentalist (or the spectator) is always successful." Merlins will also be at
Kidology on Tuesday 7th September.
www.merlinswakefield.com.
4.9.10
Standing
room only! Andy James presented his unique blend of magic, comedy and
illusion to packed audiences of 3600 passengers last week aboard the largest
Royal Caribbean Cruise Liner currently sailing in the Mediterranean, the
Independence of the Seas.
4.9.10
Mel
Harvey had an unusual Bank Holiday weekend working on the set of the new
series of BBC's The Hustle alongside Robert Vaughan (The Man From Uncle)
and Roger LLoyd Pack (Trigger, Only Fools and Horses). When the series
airs in January look out for Mel as a "bidder" in a fake auction scene, and
later as a stunt double in a casino scene. It seems all those nights in the
cruise ship casinos doing tricks with the chips have finally paid off! Mel looks
forward to meeting friends and customers at the upcoming Kidology and IBM
Eastbourne conventions.
4.9.10
Launching
The Circle of Charitable Magicians – South Wales. Peter Hopkins emails:
"Now, like I said this is a launch. That’s because I’ve put together an ever
growing team of like minded magicians here in the South Wales area called The
Circle of Charitable Magicians. It’s open to keen amateurs to full time
professionals, who are happy to give their time to help raise funds for a wide
variety of charities throughout the year. In return you’ll gain experience and
guidance if you need it, be able to showcase your performances and get that warm
fuzzy feeling that you are actually making a positive difference to charities by
doing something you enjoy doing….magic. I’m still working on the CCM website but
if anyone wants to contact me they can through either of my performance websites
or just email: magicshow@ntlworld.com
website:
www.petersimonmagic.co.uk"
4.9.10
Magicians
Wanted! "Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres is holding its annual Night Hike on
the 17th September 2010. Maggie’s provides free emotional, psychological and
practical support for anyone affected by cancer. The start point is Guildhall
and we are looking for volunteer Magicians to entertain the hikers before they
depart. Magicians are required between 6.30pm and 10pm. For more information
please contact
aisla.cullen@maggiescentres.org or phone 0207 386 3506."
www.maggiescentres.org.
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Magical
proposal. A night of magic and fun was greatly enjoyed by all at Britannia
Royal Naval College when eight magicians entertained the Royal Navy's officers
and guests at their summer ball. Local magicians have been entertaining at the
college since 1990, often performing at the college up to three times a year. To
top off an excellent night of magic one of the officers proposed to his now
fiancée, and Zac Stone magically produced the engagement ring from and orange
which was his final production in an excellent Cups & Balls routine. Ken
Whitehouse presented the couple with a bouquet of freshly made balloon flowers!
Photo back row - Trev (Zac) Stone, Malcolm Norton and Lez (The Fez) Ellis, front
row - Gary Mac, Ozzy D, Ken Whitehouse, Rob Veale and Gary Jones.
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Magic get-together, Chorley, Lancashire. Wayne Goodman emails "On the 15th of November we will be having a social get together at The Pheasant Pluckers, Hunters Lodge, Preston Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 5LH (Map). The night starts from 7pm. It gives us all a chance to have a chat and show off some magic (if you want to that is). There is a bar if you want to have a drink and they do bar food which is handy if you are working during the day. if you would like any more info please email me - wayne@waynegoodman.co.uk or paul@magictaz.co.uk." 4.9.10
Ozzy Dee emails: "The annual Chinese meal for all Kidolgy goers, will be going ahead this year on Monday 6th October. If you would like to attend please contact Ozzy ozzydee@themagiccircle.co.uk. Times 6.30pm at the Connaught hotel or 7.00pm at The Imperial. Also don't forget we have a special rate at the Connaught hotel for convention goers, please contact Ozzy for details." 4.9.10
Cumbria has a new magic club! The Cumbrian Magic Circle already has fifteen members and membership is open to anyone over sixteen with a genuine interest in magic or the allied arts. The circle meets between September and July, on the third Tuesday of the month in Houghton Village Hall. The venue is easily accessible from Carlisle and from junction 44 of the M6. Doors open at 7.30pm and the meeting start at 8pm. Visiting magicians are always welcome. This will be the second time a magic club has been started in Carlisle. The first, founded by Northern Magic Circle member Alan Driffield, ran for about ten years from 1959, since then the nearest club to Carlisle has been over sixty miles away in Newcastle or Barrow in Furness. The new club brings together a good mix of ages and skills. Members range from 16 to over 70 years of age and include children's entertainers, close-up workers, cardicians, a juggler and some people new to magic. Most of all, everyone shares an enthusiasm for magic and for getting together to share knowledge and to learn new skills. For more information or to enquire about membership contact Stuart Bowie 0777 3418892 email basby100-cumbrianmagic@yahoo.co.uk. 4.9.10
MAK Magic Inc. is a wholesale magic and novelties distributor. They don't sell to the public, they sell directly to magic retail stores. Magicians, if you see any magic product on their site that you like, contact your favorite magic shop and tell them you saw it on MAK Magic's website. www.makmagic.com. 4.9.10
The
Amazing Book of Cards: Tricks, Shuffles, Games and Hustles by Joshua Jay,
over 200 pages + DVD, available now from Amazon.co.uk
Click Here • "Chris Dugdale - An Evening of Magic and Mindreading"
Click Here • "Caring Conjuror Calgary club honours magician"
Click Here • Paul Gordon has added more club lecture dates for
2011 - see What's On • Your
UK magic news is always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
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