Number 619 - 5th May 2012
The
36th Collectors Day at The Magic Circle will take place on Saturday 26th May.
Non Members are welcome. Author Trevor Dawson will talk about highlights
from his book 'Charles Dickens: Conjurer, Mesmerist and Showman.' He will also
explain about Dickens crusade against fraudulent spiritualists. Matt Field will
be lecturing on "Magic's Most Prolific Author" giving an insight into a
reclusive mystery man from New Jersey. Margaret Steele from New York is an
authority on Adelaide Herrmann and her lecture will reveal much new information
about the magical Herrmann dynasty and backstage details of the spectacular
Herrmann show. Ian Barradell's collecting passion is Tenyo Magic. Ian will
survey the range of ingenious tricks that have been marketed, and show some rare
items from his enormous collection. There will be a very large sale of surplus
collectors books from The Magic Circle library. Tickets, which include lunch,
coffee and afternoon tea cost £40 and are available from The Magic Circle, 12
Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD. Tel 020 7387 2222. Email
cma@themagiccircle.co.uk Payment
by cheque, payable to 'The Magic Circle' or by Visa or MasterCard.
www.themagiccircle.co.uk.
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Conjuring
at the Court – Thursday 31st May 2012. "An evening of magic with glamorous
Laura London, the dry wit of Mike O’Brien, Oliver Tabor’s spectacular violin
act, and the comedy of alternative magician Sean Heydon. Compered by the
energetic Stephen Barry. Doors open 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm. Or come
early to make an evening of it with dinner in the pub. It’s just 12 minutes from
Central London by overground rail from Paddington to West Ealing, and the pub is
just 2 minutes walk from the station. Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing,
London W13 8PH (Map).
Tickets still just £10 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
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Cyril
Harvey London Lecture - Wednesday 16th May. From International Magic: Our
next lecture is Cyril Harvey from France. Cyril has lectured all over Europe and
the USA at many of the world's major magic conventions and his manipulation act
won him a prize in the FISM World Championships 1991. The lecture is entitled
"The Visual Magic of Cyril Harvey" and contains original ideas and concepts for
both stage and close up magic. It looks to be a great lecture full of novel,
creative and inspirational material. Venue: Casa Italiana, 2nd floor, 136
Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5DL (Map) Start time 7.30pm (be there by 7.15pm
latest). Pay on door at £15 per lecture but you must reserve a place in advance,
please email
martin@internationalmagic.com to book. International Magic, 89 Clerkenwell
Road, London EC1R 5BX. Tel: 020 7405 7324
www.internationalmagic.com.
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52nd
Bristol Day of Magic, Sunday 13th May - updates: Pat Fallon
will now lecture at the convention, and Graham Lee will present a session for
balloon modelers. Plus: Close-up shows from
Paul Gertner, Oscar Munoz and Will Gray. Lectures by Oscar Munoz and Paul
Gertner. A Dealers Exhibition with over 25 leading magical suppliers from the UK.
'Spellbound' Gala show, starring Romany, Richard McDougall, Oscar Munoz, Kockov,
Steve Hewlett and Martyn James with music by the Ambassadors of Jazz. Sunday
13th May, at the Winter Gardens and Playhouse Theatre, Weston Super Mare. For more
information and to download a registration form visit
www.bristolmagic.co.uk.
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Magic
Sam presents Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer on Friday 11th May at Bethnal Green
Working Mens Club, London. Magic (Beat the Wand) Sam has a fantastic late night
cabaret/clubnight planed featuring the Fabulous Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, The Awesome Wizards of
Odd, and Pico's Puppet Theatre. Doors open at 8.pm, show at 9pm, and dancing until
2am. Ticket £8 in advance via
www.wegottickets.com/event/164945 or £10 on the door. Also see
www.facebook.com/events/409155372429743/declines.
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Three
more speakers announced for EMC2012: Deception artist Daniel Madison is new
to EMC. Daniel is a former card cheat turned card expert, famous for his skill
at the card table, his knowledge of hustles and facility with sleight of hand.
Eric is back! Eric is a multi-talented magician. An expert in sleight of hand he
is a speaker and consultant on all areas of deception and his advice is sought
out by beginners and experts alike. And finally Woody Aragón, the Spanish
maestro who really knows how to deliver astounding routines. His 'A Book in
English', was a magic best-seller. His card magic is subtle and ingenious. Visit
www.essentialmagicconference.com for more info and to register.
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The
Scottish Conjurers' Association are pleased to announce that Chris Stevenson
will be lecturing at their club rooms on Wednesday 9th May 2012. Chris won the
Blackpool Convention close-up competition earlier this year. Guests £10. Time
7.30pm. Venue. SMPT, 8/10 Balcaress Avenue, Glasgow G12 0QF (Map).
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Tru
Test, a mentalist's dream come true: "The Tru Test is an updated version of
U.F. Grant's classic Magazine Test. It can NOW be done with almost any modern
magazine! This effect has received 'Worker of the Week' from Wizard Product
Reviews and you can get it now with a free bonus. When you purchase the Tru Test
you'll receive all three volumes of Kranzo's Mindzilla Mentalism absolutely
free! A Mentalism package that is just too good to pass up. Watch Kranzo perform
the Tru Test now!
Click Here."
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Bondini,
Professional services for magicians: "Doctor Bondini has been touring his
own illusion shows and operating a scenery and effects company for over 30
years. He designs and builds all his own equipment for himself and for fellow
magicians. His eldest daughter Vanessa is the managing director of her own
events and entertainment company, Bondini Ltd, and has now incorporated the
specialist skills of her father and the extensive stock of magic apparatus to
offer professional services to magicians on a commercial basis. Magic and
illusion is a passion for Doctor Bondini and indeed his whole family, all of
whom are involved in the show in some way. Renowned comedy magician and
children’s entertainer JezO has followed in his father’s footsteps. Services
include the design and construction of illusions and apparatus; repairs,
refurbishment and modifications; illusions for sale or hire, Java doves and
equipment; lighting, sound, staging and drapes. Furthermore, Bondini Ltd has an
in-house musician who composes music and edits soundtracks for individual acts
or whole shows. He has extensive experience of magic performance and produces
the most exquisite music. Please visit our website for further information.
www.bondini.co.uk."
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Children's
Magic Fun Show In A Box! "Interested in starting to work (full or part-time)
as a children's entertainer but not really sure were to start? Mike Clarke
('Magic Mike' - The Kids Magician) is releasing his 'Magic Show in a Box' at the
end of the month. For full information, visit
www.thekidsmagician.com/become-a-childrens-entertainer and be sure to check
out the pre-release discount!"
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Dani
DaOrtiz One Day Workshop Aberdeen Scotland, Sunday 10th June 2012. Organiser
Steve Truglia writes: "Following on from the amazing one day workshop held in
London in April, we are glad to announce that the incredibly talented card
magician who has astounded some of the most experienced magicians in the world,
will be hosting a one day workshop in Aberdeen, Scotland. After his unbelievable
appearances and lectures at The Session Convention, Dani has been touring the
world as one of the most remarkable card men on the planet! His style is a
highly friendly, hilariously funny mixture of Tamariz and Lennart Green, and
belies a formidable understanding of the construction of devastatingly strong
magic, which, coupled with amazing psychological wizardry leaves his audiences
completely dumb struck. You will start using this stuff right away as it’s
simply incredible. The workshop will take place from 9am, to 5pm. It will
include performances, lectures, hands-on practice sessions, sessioning with Dani
and a Q&A session. We would suggest that this workshop is not really suitable
for complete beginners in card magic. A good basic knowledge of stock card
sleights is all we ask. Places are limited to keep this event personal and allow
everyone to get the most out of this fantastic day. Cost of the day is £80.
Venue is to be confirmed in the City of Aberdeen in Scotland, UK." For more info
and to book visit
magic52.net/?page_id=61.
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An
Evening of Magic, The Arts Depot, London. 'Nicki's Smile' presents An
Evening of Magic at The Arts Depot, North London, on Sunday 13th May 2012 at
7.45pm. Following the success of their launch event, Nicki's Smile is excited to
announce their next event - An Evening of Magic. The following magicians
will be performing: Nicholas Einhorn, winner on Penn & Teller's Fool Us,
Justin Monehen, Martyn Rowland, James Freedman and Duncan Trillo. Hosted by
Craig Squires and Darren Ruback. Tickets are £20. Seats will be allocated on a
first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your seats, email
info@nickissmile.com and for more
information, visit
www.nickissmile.com or follow Nicki's Smile on Twitter
www.twitter.com/nickissmile. Also see:
www.artsdepot.co.uk.
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The
Surrey Society of Magicians is pleased to announce that John Carey will be
lecturing at the club on Thursday 10th May. John will feature material from his
best selling DVDs Handle with Carey and 24 Seven produced by RSVP
Magic. The lecture will feature card, coin and close-up magic with John's
hallmark, stripped down, streamlined, handlings explained in great detail. There
will truly be something for all skill levels, in what promises to be a fantastic
evening! Members are free and visiting magicians are welcome for a £10 entrance
fee, the lecture takes place in Bookham, Surrey at 8pm. For full details contact
Adam Mosley addmoses@blueyonder.co.uk.
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Summer
Seaside Special: 16th June to 29th September. "Celebrating 35 years of Seaside
Special at Cromer Pier. Starring: Comedy Magician Dain Cordean, Comedy Performer
Ben Langley , Vocalists Rob McVeigh & Sophie Bloom, The Seaside Special Dancers
and a Surprise Specialty Act. Tickets: £10.00 - £19.50. Box Office: 01263 512495
or book online via
www.cromer-pier.com.
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Magicseen
Issue 44 May 2012. "The latest issue of Magicseen is determined to give you
a laugh. We have comedy King Mac (or Mac King to his friends) on the cover and
inside he tells us how a small town boy from Louisville made it big in Vegas.
Jay Sankey provides a hilarious interview with fellow Canadian funster David
Acer, while there are magical moans a-plenty when The Grumpy Old Magicians Ride
Again. And to top it all off, Jay Fortune turns up the comic irony with his
latest Think Tank column. If you want to teach your fellow magicians a thing or
two, we provide you with help in So You Want To Be A...Lecturer, Ken Ford-Powell
relates the great work he is doing with his magic and teaching in Bagladesh, and
Rafael and friends cause a stir in Kuwait! All this plus loads more including
Club Land featuring the Blackpool Magicians Club, the Masterclass, reviews,
letters, news and other bits and pieces to help your month along. Available now
from www.magicseen.co.uk."
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James
Brown Update: New book available for pre-order, and Seminar dates announced! James
Brown is back with an exciting new look at the psychology of performance. His
new book, The Professional Opportunist, will be published in June and is now available to
pre-order Click Here. By visiting
www.professional-opportunist.com you can register to receive an
exciting free chapter on 'confidence'. James is also pleased to announce new dates
for the P.O.W.A. (Professional Opportunist Wrongless Approach) Hypnosis Seminar,
taking place in central London on June 9th and 10th. This course will give
participants all the soft skills and practical training required to hypnotise
people right away. Step out of your comfort zone, engage with anyone and develop
powerful confidence! Click Here
for more details.
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Pat
Fallon lecture, 9th May, Bolton. Pat Fallon, Ireland's only Gold Star Member
of the Inner Magic Circle, will be presenting his lecture on Close-up and Stand
up Magic '87 to 2012 (25 years of magic)' at Bolton Magicians' Club on Wednesday
9th May at 8.30pm. Pat's website is
www.patfallonmagic.com
and the venue is the Doffcocker Inn, Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 5QD (Map).
Visiting magicians from other societies are most welcome. There will be an
entrance fee of £5.00. For directions to the Doffcocker Inn visit
www.boltonmagic.co.uk
or telephone James Hodgkiss on 01204 522651. James Hodgkiss.
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WarpedMagic.co.uk
email: Due to unforeseen circumstances WarpedMagic.co.uk will be ceasing
trading beyond June 20th 2012. We are selling off all the stock with up to 75%
off many items. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our
customers for their loyalty and custom throughout the last couple of years.
www.warpedmagic.co.uk.
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Chris
Wood presents “Magic with Charm” at the British Magical Society, Birmingham,
on Tuesday 8th May at 7.30pm at Selly Oak Ex Serviceman’s Club, Selly Oak,
Birmingham B29 7DL (Map).
See
www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk for details.
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Ed
Sumner writes: "I've been invited to take part in an question and answer
session on the website
www.jobstr.com - head over there and ask me whatever you like, and I'll try
to answer your questions as best I can. Feel free to check me out at
www.magiciansblog.com
or on facebook and twitter. Thanks."
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Hypnosis
Training Event: "Dean Gold presents Jonathan Royle. They don't want you to
meet him. So exclusive, they won't know! Twenty Six places only! Fascinated with
hypnosis? Still lacking confidence to hypnotise anyone fast? Want to be fully
accredited, licensed, safe and ready to perform therapy or mind-magic and
mentalism, any time, anywhere, without any props? No need to spend another penny
on hypnosis courses or material, ever! That's our guarantee. 2 Day Intensive
Accelerated Learning Course in Hypnotherapy – NLP – Complete Mind Therapy –
Rapid Inductions For Stage, Street & Clinical Purposes. Everything you need.
Guaranteed. Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 2012, Luxury Venue: The Arch
Hotel, Great Cumberland Place, London W1H. London’s best contemporary luxury
boutique hotel. To book and for further details visit:
www.deangold.co.uk.
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Watford
Association of Magicians is pleased to announce that after the passing last
year of Terry Seabrooke, Michael Dix is going to be our new president. Michael
first became interested in magic during the 1940's, when a friend of the family
gave him a box of magic tricks. He joined WAM when he was a teenager when they
met in the tower at Watford Roman Catholic Church. He left magic in his early
20's but rejoined WAM in the late 70's and has remained a member ever since. He
has also been a member of the London Society of Magicians and has been their
President for the last 10 years. He will be resigning in October and is looking
forward to being President of WAM. Julie Carpenter.
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Bristol
Care & Share Balloon Fun Day. Organiserr Graham lee writes "Bristol Care &
Share Balloon Fun Day, 10am to 5pm on Monday May 14th (the day after the Bristol
Magic convention). There will be three lecture/workshops throughout the day with
a basic class in the morning, plus a 'show and tell' request session where if I
make it I’m happy to show my version of the model/sculpture, and we are planning
a couple of mystery guest spots. So hopefully a fun filled day. Booking details:
www.qualatexballoons.co.uk.
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Paul
Gordon will be lecturing at the Southend Sorcerers Society tomorrow, Sunday
6th May... "performing and teaching some new gems he has never before shown
other magicians." See
www.southendsorcerers.co.uk for contact info and to attend.
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The
Fylde Mystics Close-up Competition. Alan Mylecraine reports: The Fylde
Mystics recently held their annual close-up competition which saw 11 year old
Harry Moulding take first place in a very strong line up. Harry is sure to be
one to watch in the future with his magical skill and well timed patter, the
prize winners were 3rd Place: Paul Joyce; 2nd Place: Alan Mylecraine; 1st Place:
Harry Moulding; Best Card Trick: Colin Williams and the Tyro Trophies went to
Harry Moulding and Jonathan Joyce. The Fylde Mystics is open to all enthusiastic
magicians and actively promotes the performance of magic, for more details visit
www.fyldemystics.co.uk
or email Alan Mylecraine
info@fyldemystics.co.uk. (Photo: Harry Moulding receiving his award from
Northern Magic Circle President Steve Bellerby).
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Winchester
Magic Society are delighted to be hosting Pat Fallon for a lecture on
stand-up/stage/cabaret magic this Thursday, 10th May. The lecture will commence
at 8pm at the Badger's Farm Community Centre, SO22 4QB (Map).
Non-members welcome for a nominal £5 entrance fee.
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Every
Trick in the Book - Cardiff Magical Society. Cardiff Magical Society present
an evening with the author of "Every Trick in the Book", Charlie Dancey, on
May14th: "Charlie will be telling us all about the book, and teaching us some
"Tricks" from within its pages... it's full of tricks, scams, juggling patterns,
every day tips, lion taming and lots more! The book will be on sale at the end
of the night at a special price and if you ask him nicely he will sign it too!
The evening is open to all, so bring your friends and family." More info:
www.cardiffmagic.org.uk.
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Gatling
Magic will be presenting their brand new street show The Mystic Emporium
this weekend at the Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza in North Wales. If you’re
travelling the streets of the Extravaganza, then why not stop by the weird and
wonderful Mystic Emporium, a shop of strange oddities and wondrous sights? Join
the proprietors Jay Gatling and Amelia as they take you on a tour of their
marvelous, miraculous, magical world. The Victorian Extravaganza runs
throughout the weekend on the 5th, 6th and 7th of May. For more information
visit out
www.victorian-extravaganza.co.uk or
www.gatlingmagic.co.uk.
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