Number 563 - 9th April 2011
Derren
Brown awarded BMS David Berglas Award. At the recent Annual Awards Dinner of the British
Magical Society held at the Ramada Hotel Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham,
the David Berglas Award was awarded to Derren Brown (chosen by five
immediate past presidents of the BMS). As Derren was touring with his new show
’Svengali’, Objective Productions took a film crew to the theatre in
Woking where he was appearing and David Berglas presented his trophy on
stage with a short interview. The video of this was shown on a large
screen during the award presentations at the dinner carried out by
President Elizabeth Warlock. Derren Brown expressed his delight at
adding his name to the many magical luminaries engraved on the trophy.
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23rd
Annual Sale, Exchange and Lecture Day, Peterborough - tomorrow! The
Peterborough Society of Magicians invite magicians everywhere to their
23rd Annual Sale, Exchange and Lecture Day from 10am - 5pm on Sunday
10th April at The Millfield Community Centre, Lincoln Road, Peterborough
PE1 2PE (Map).
With lectures by Paul Gordon and Ian Keable and a Sleeving Workshop with
Alexander Allen (best wear a jacket!). Plus a Dealers Hall, including
Zane's Magic
Shop,
Merlins of Wakefield, and many more. Admission: £12.00 / £6.00
concessions (partners and under 16s). All tables are £5 extra and must
be booked in advance. If not selling, you may pay on the door.
Refreshments available all day. Ample free parking. To book a table,
contact Keith Downs 77 Eastgate, Deeping Street, James, Peterborough PE6
8HH. Telephone 01778 343167
www.psmagicians.org.uk.
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Northern Magic Circle Convention
- next weekend!
The full lineup now includes Jay Scott Berry, Thom Peterson, Luke
Jermay, Will Houstoun, Marc Oberon (photo), Ian Keable, Mat Ricardo,
High Jinx, Paul Joyce, Brian Egerton, Anthony Heaton, Doug Gregg, Cline
Moore, Jeani, Ben Proos and Tom Stone. The events list includes
lectures, workshops, a junior competition, an international close-up
gala show, the Saturday evening late show, an exclusive Northern Junior
only workshop and the International Gala Show on the Sunday evening. All
advanced convention registrants will be entered into the Golden Ticket
prize draw for a free workshop during the weekend with Luke Jermay.
There will also be an additional masterclass on the Friday evening with
Luke Jermay, and a couple of places are still available (this event
differs from the golden ticket masterclass and is priced at £50.00).
Book online at
www.northernmagic.co.uk. To reserve your place for the Friday
evening masterclass email Alan Mylecraine:
alan@northernmagic.co.uk.
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51st
Bristol Day of Magic - Sunday 8th May, at the Winter Gardens and
Playhouse Theatre, Weston Super Mare. Starring David Williamson, Jay
Scott Berry, Mel Mellers, Ed Hilsum, Jason Steele and Joanne, Rafael
Benetar, El Loco, Tom Saeys and Noel Britten. Special one man show with
Mel Mellers; Close-up shows from David Williamson, Jay Scott Berry and
Rafael Benetar; Lectures by David Williamson and Tom Saeys; Dealers
Exhibition with over 25 leading magical suppliers; Spellbound Gala show
at the Playhouse Theatre; Winter Gardens café and bar open all day for
refreshments and evening meals. Registration opens at 9.30am on the day
or better still book in advance:
Click
Here.
www.bristolmagic.co.uk.
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Shenanigans
The Irish Magic Convention, update - The deadline for special
convention accommodation rates at the headquarters hotel, the fabulous 4
Star Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown, has been extended until 15th April.
Stay from as little as £39 B&B pps per night:
Click Here. Shenanigans stars David Williamson, star of The Real
Hustle Paul Wilson (photo), Keith Barry, Jay Scott Berry, Paul
Gordon, Peter Samelson, Jeremy Le Poidevin and a host of local talent.
Registration is an €110 (non-magician partners and guardians €55) which
includes Saturday Dinner and Sunday Lunch. For full details visit
www.irishmagicconvention.com.
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Paul Zenon is the Special Guest on The Gadget Show Live at the
Birmingham NEC next week (April 13th to 17th), performing in a purpose-built
5,000 seat arena to a total of 75,000 people over five days -
www.gadgetshowlive.net.
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The
Magic Circle Dealers Day this year will take place on Saturday 29th
October, once again at the Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London (Map).
After many years Peter Altman has retired from organising the event and
has handed the reigns over to Katherine Rhodes and The Magic Circle
President, Jack Delvin. Dealer stands can be now be booked by contacting
Katherine Rhodes:
katherinerhodes@themagiccircle.co.uk.
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Conjuring
at the Court – Thursday 28th April. "A varied lineup this month
for Greater London’s longest-running monthly magic show. Ultra-cool
Japanese-style manipulator Dafedas B; wonderfully funny Irish juggler
Michael Pearse; the powerful mysteries of Nicholas Einhorn; and the
hilarious John Styles to close. Compered by co-producer Stephen Barry.
Doors open at 7.30pm, show starts at 8pm, and runs to about 10pm with an
interval. It’s in the attractive, refurbished function room of the
Drayton Court, with a stage, theatre-style and table seating, and a bar
in the back so you can have a drink while enjoying the magic. Tickets £10 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com or
tickets@conjuringatthecourt.com. Venue is the Drayton Court, 2 The
Avenue, West Ealing, W13 8PH, two minutes from West Ealing station,
which is 12 minutes from Paddington, or 5 minutes bus or tube from
Ealing Broadway. Please arrive early to pick the seats you prefer."
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Pickpocket
Targets The Governor. Guests at the Governor’s Ball in The Great
Hall, Winchester Castle on Friday were astonished by the skill and
dexterity of pickpocket entertainer James Freedman “The Man of Steal”.
During his act James invites members of the audience onto the stage to
retrieve wallets, watches and other possessions that he has stolen!
Among the unsuspecting victims at the castle was guest of honour Mervyn
King who was delighted to have his valuables returned. This unusual
encounter makes James the only person to have picked the pockets of The
Mayor of London, The Chancellor of the Exchequer and now the Governor of
The Bank of England... He’s lucky he is not in the Tower!
www.pickpocket.co.uk.
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False
Impressions presents Late Night Magic featuring Michael Vincent and
Julian James at Jermyn Street Theatre, London on Friday 15th April.
Richard Leigh's long running Late Night Magic and Illusion show in the
luxurious and intimate Jermyn Street Theatre. Expect a show full of
surprises! Doors open at 10.30pm; show finishes at midnight. Tickets are
£9 via
www.ticketweb.co.uk.
9.4.11
What
Do I Know? New ebook from Magic Circle President Jack Delvin: "What
Do I Know? Well there’s one thing I know: what I am revealing to you now
is one of the most sensationally valuable bargains ever offered to the
magic world - the experience of a magician’s lifetime in magic in the
form of a 100 page E-Book for only five pounds! That’s right, over 100
pages of practical experience collected during 65 years of professional
magic at a very high standard for only a fiver. Here is a treasure trove
of thoughts, ideas, articles, over 40 superb tricks, and also,
amazingly, it includes a brilliant 40-page book entitled Act Factor.
This is a brand new in-depth treatise on the creation of new acts.
Questions answered cover the what, why and how of close-up, children's,
mental and stage magic. How do you benefit from this fantastic offer?
Just make your way to
www.jackdelvin.co.uk."
9.4.11
Vale
Magic Circle. News from The Vale Magic Circle which is based in the
Vale of Glamorgan: "We are a relatively small and friendly band at the
moment but growing all the time. We are trying a fresh approach to
running a 'magic club' with: No membership fee, No committee, No
internal politics, No cliques! All members, regardless of their
competence or experience will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with an
emphasis on encouragement, mentoring and coaching of their performance
skills in the magic arts. Anyone wishing to join should visit the 'how
to join page' on
www.valemagiccircle.org.uk.
9.4.11
Richard
Pinner Lecture - London Society of Magicians. Following the great
success of 'Magnificent Octopus' Richard Pinner returns with a brand new
lecture - 'Half Life' featuring all original material suitable for
close-up, stand-up and stage including Richard's much praised Floating
Ring Routine and discussion of the Travelogue principal. Non members
welcome. Tickets £10.00 from Bob Pamplin
bob@lsmmagic.co.uk. Tuesday,
12th April at 7.30pm. London Society of Magicians, Davenports Magic
Studio, 7 Charing Cross Underground Arcade, The Strand, London WC2N 4HZ
(Map)
www.lsmmagic.co.uk.
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Carny Cabaret Show. Chris Cross Entertainment Proudly Presents
Carny Cabaret Show, The Alternative Variety Show bringing the oddest,
sexiest and freakishly funniest acts to London’s West End. Starring
Chris Cross, Miss Dolly Blow-Up, Mad Mat, Aurora Galore, Simon South,
Sapphire Devine, Kiki Lovechild, Yvette DuSol, The Card Ninja, Roxanne
Von Noir, and Saphire Devine. Wednesday 13th April at7.30pm (Doors 7pm,
first come, first seating) at Madame JoJo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, Soho,
London. Visit
www.carnycabaret.com for more info.
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KISS
by John Derris: "You’re good at magic. You handle your effects and
routines pretty well. Your shows get a good response. There’s nothing
fundamentally wrong and yet in your heart you know that your magic
performance could be better. There’s something missing … the X factor
that big name magicians bask in, with confidence that brings them more
bookings, bigger fees and an inner satisfaction that says they are
better than most. Everybody who steps onto a stage has this potential
and it is nothing to do with magic technique. It’s to do with you and
how the world sees you..." 132 pages, available directly from the
author:
magicderris.com/kiss-book.
9.4.11
Magical
Mayhem host an extra special club night on Monday 11th April, with a
special guest lecture from US Magician Cameron Francis at the Sun Hotel
Hitchin from 8pm. The Sun Hotel is on Sun Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
SG5 1AF (Map).
Visiting magicians welcome; tickets £5 on the door. For more info
contact Lee Smith on 07731 916965 or Dave Lindill on 07973 212585.
9.4.11
The
Fylde Mystics recently held their annual close-up competition. Seven
magicians competed, vying for the title 'Close-Up Magic Champion'. The
winner was Paul Joyce, with second place going to 10 year
old Harry Moulding and third place to Allan Clarke, who also took the
award for best card trick of the night. Jonathan Joyce and Harry
Moulding also won the Tyro Trophy for most promising young magicians in
the society. The Fylde Mystics is open to all magicians; for
further details visit
www.fyldemystics.co.uk
or contact Alan Mylecraine info@fyldemystics.co.uk.
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Zane's
Magic Shop
have added a number of new products to their website, together with videos of Zane
demonstrating the tricks. Zane will be at the
Peterborough
Society
of Magicians Sale, Exchange and Lecture Day, this Sunday, with new
products on show.
www.zanesmagicshop.com.
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If
Ever A Wiz There Was, tips and tricks, thoughts, routines and patter
by Keith Fields. "This book contains my 12 favorite routines and my
thoughts on how to be the best children’s entertainer in your area.
Advice on comedy for kids, character building, marketing and so much
more. Full patter with many of the routines! For over 15 years I
performed over 250 children’s shows a year. That was until cruises,
comedy clubs, corporate shows and trade shows took up all my time. I
still do a few kids shows every year to keep my hand in. If you do shows
for children and families then you must have this book... but don’t
believe me, read the reviews." If Ever A Wiz There Was - just
published and available now directly from the author
Click Here
for more info and to order.
9.4.11
Matt
Edmondson, BBC Radio 1 DJ and amateur magician, has been nominated
by the Sony Radio Awards as a 'Rising Star' - readers can support Matt
by voting here
risingstar.sony.co.uk. A rising star on the radio and TV scene, Matt
Edmondson began broadcasting on Radio 1 in January 2010 as an
entertainment reporter for Fearne Cotton. His talent for humorous,
skilled delivery was evident at an early stage, casting opinion on
popular music and entertainment for the youth focused BBC station. Since
then, Matt has been heard across the station including the red carpet at
The Brits, night time programming, weekday stints and weekend shows.
With an ability to exploit the potential of the medium to its full, Matt
has filled a gap, with witty, social and engaging presentation. To cap
things off, Matt has been rewarded with his own show from April 2011, a
true indication of a star rising to the top of their industry. (A little
history, Matt reviewed James Freedman's lecture at The Magic Circle for
MagicWeek, back in 2004,
Click Here DT).
9.4.11
Robin Carr has been elected President of the South Downs
Magicians. Robin, a former Associate of the Inner Magic
Circle with Silver Star, has performed as a semi-professional
magician for many years including. He replaces
Jonathan Cann who stood down at the club's AGM on Wednesday April 6th at
the end of his three-year term. Tony Hoare, one of the founders of the
South Downs Magicians in 1982, took over the Treasurer's role from Stan
Reynolds who remains as webmaster and a committee member. The South
Downs Magicians have announced their programme for the coming year,
which includes lectures by Jay Scott Berry, Matthew Garrett and Oliver Meech
as well as a lecture/dealer dem from Mark Leveridge and a dealer dem
from The Puppet Hut. Further details:
www.southdownsmagicians.co.uk.
9.4.11
Gareth
Shoulder works his magic in the Premiership. Award winning member of
The Magic Circle, Gareth Shoulder, was booked to entertain the corporate
hospitality at Craven Cottage last week. The magic was not just
consigned to the drinks reception and meals but on the pitch also as
they won 3-0! The afternoon was perfectly rounded off with Gareth
revealing a prediction he had made before the match correctly featuring
the final score and goal scorers names, much to the amazement of the
team at Fulham!
9.4.11
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submitted ads don't make it - please take a minute to read the Terms &
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9.4.11
April Foolery success. Mel Mellers, Sean Sparling and Darren Kidby raised over £1,800 for the Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance at 'April Foolery', a dinner and cabaret fundraising evening on 1 April at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa. During dinner the guests were expertly entertained at their tables by Darren Kidby and Sean Sparling with much laughter, merriment and applause. Sean Sparling slipped seamlessly into the role of MC and having conducted a riotous Prize Draw for a 'Day for Four with the Red Arrows' introduced the star for the evening, Mel Mellers. With balloons, ropes, a raccoon, hand-chopper besides his amazing wit and repartee, Mel had the audience in the palm of his hand; a masterful 45 minute performance that left the audience helpless with laughter. Overall, a wonderful evening of magical entertainment for which the Air Ambulance will be eternally grateful. Reported by Dr Ian Hindle. 9.4.11
Doncaster - new magic club. A new magic club is being set up in Doncaster. For details contact David R. Chambers MMC on 07740 404948 d.chambers816@btinternet.com "All levels of magicians welcome, novice to professionals." 9.4.11
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