Number 636 - 1st September 2012
"Guess
Who?" That's the question on everyone's lips before the presentation of the
David Berglas International Magic Award at The International Magic Convention
every year. Always a closely guarded secret, previous recipients have included
Uri Geller, David Copperfield, Juan Tamariz and Derren Brown all of whom,
following the presentation, have taken questions from the
Convention audience and provided an amazingly frank, illuminating and
entertaining hour. This year promises to be no different with the recipient
being ... well that would be telling. The only way to find out and be part of
this amazing annual event is to be sure to be in the audience on the Sunday
afternoon. The presentation closes the daytime events of the Convention which
runs from the Friday evening to Sunday (November 16th-18th) and this year
features 7 lectures, 2 special stage shows, the close-up competition, and two
Gala Shows - one close-up and one stage. A full weekend of top notch magic,
comedy and variety to satisfy even the most voracious of magical appetites, and
as if that isn't enough you'll even have a chance to have in-depth day seminars
on your particular interests in magic at The Festival of Magic in the week
leading up to the Convention. For full details and registrations visit:
www.internationalmagic.com.
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American Magician, Joe Monti
starts his UK lecture tour on Monday, in Cardiff. Sean
Lobban writes: Joe’s lecture promises to be a “not to be missed” event. It will
be a special experience because of the tremendous amount of ground that it will
cover. National TV, Multi Million Dollar Live Las Vegas Shows, Close-up, Stage,
Parlour, Children's shows, Cruise Ships, Private shows, Trade Shows, Inventing
(Joe has two patents) and the list goes on. Joe Monti has been a TV producer for
3 solid years as well as a TV contestant on a massively successful Invention
Show during primetime US TV (14 million viewers) coming in 2nd place to a
million dollars (winning $50,000). This lecture is loaded with more information
than you’ll be able to sit still for. Joe Monti’s approach is fresh, honest and
cuts to the point. Real world information and a lot of practical card, coin and
miscellaneous handlings that have been underground for years. No one snoozes at
this lecture. Watch, participate, ask questions, etc. It’s all here. For those
who want to really bust knuckles Joe also has a 4 hour intensive workshop for
the advanced coin and card men/woman that takes handlings with objects and real
world stage and close-up psychology to a skyscraper level of skill and
entertainment. See What's On
for tour dates and details.
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Close-Up
@ The Magic Circle. "Join us for an intimate evening of entertainment!
Close-Up magic is one of the most popular and impressive forms of the art and
this event showcases some of the best exponents. Audiences get to meet the
performers and experience the magic in the intimate setting of The Magic Circle
Headquarters in London. Seeing is believing!" Next performance: Friday
7th September, featuring Rob James, Carlos Vinuesa, Steve Faulkner and Peter
Scarlett. Doors Open 7.00pm - Shows start at 7.30pm and finish at approximately
9.30pm. All seats are £16 with a special reduction for Members and Friends of The
Magic Circle. For more information and to book
Click Here.
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The
Magic Circle Experience. 11am on Monday 10th September. "Enjoy a visit to
the house of 10,000 secrets and enjoy a unique experience at the headquarters of
The Magic Circle. A Monday morning event, bookable in advance only, for groups
and individuals lasting two hours, which leaves plenty of time to explore the
rest of London. Hear about the fascinating history of mystery, magic and the
world famous Magic Circle in the hallowed clubroom where magicians from all over
the world meet to discuss their latest miracles... A morning of magical history,
with some close-up magic and a short stage show."
Click Here for details.
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The
IBM (British Ring) is pleased to announce that Brian Sefton is the latest
name to be added to the list of lecturers at the 2012 Great Yarmouth Convention
(26th – 30th September). Brian's “Tips on Manips” will detail the handling and
manipulation of cards, billiard balls and thimbles taken from his long standing
and highly successful manipulation act. Many people will be more familiar with
Brian’s Dove and Patter acts but this former British Ring Shield winner clearly
has plenty more to offer. The event takes place at 2pm on Thursday 27th
September at the Britannia Pier theatre. For further information on this 76th
British Ring convention visit
www.magicconvention.co.uk Geoffrey Newton PRO.
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The
Magic Circle's Annual Dealers Day will take place on Saturday 27th
October; once again at the Royal National Hotel in London.
This event is free for members of The Magic Circle and the Young Magicians Club,
with a small admission fee for non-members. Any dealers wishing to
exhibit who haven't already received a booking form should contact Katherine
Rhodes MIMC via
katherinerhodes@themagiccircle.co.uk.
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The
Wrongless Lecture - James Brown. Professional Opportunist James Brown
presents his 'Wrongless' lecture for The Associated Wizards of the South at
7.30pm on Tuesday, 4th September. James has spent 20+ years developing various
routines specifically with the close-up worker in mind using techniques
incorporating magic, pickpocketing and hypnosis. During this lecture James will
share some of his personal favourite routines including a method for signed card
to any wallet that requires no gimmick! He will also share his thoughts
on performance psychology and Wrongless Approach to magic.
Tickets are £8 for guests. Contact Darren
Holden on 07980 385832 for more information. Venue: The Associated Wizards of
the South, Woolston & Sholing Conservative Club, 74 St Annes Road, Southampton,
Hampshire SO19 9FF (Map).
www.awsmagic.co.uk
www.professional-opportunist.com.
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Bloomsbury
Auctions are holding an exciting sale of Conjuring equipment, books and
pictures on 20th September 2012. Also included in the auction are various books
from the collection of Christopher Woodward, trade and cigarette cards from the
collection of the late Chris Pratt and an extensive collection of circus
photographs formed by the late Lewis Teasdale. Full details will appear on the
Bloomsbury Auctions website shortly:
www.bloomsburyauctions.com. Photo: An ornamental object
constructed by Robert Harbin consisting of concentric metal rings linked by
short threads on a wooden base. The rings of the ornament spin in all directions
at the slightest touch. Notes of authenticity are included in the lot (featuring
a number of additional items) stating that all of the items were formerly in the
collection of Bayard Grimshaw, together with 28 photographic slides depicting a
Harbin performance.
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Magic
Car Boot Sale - West Bromwich. Magic Car Boot Sale, Sunday 9th September, at
The Masonic Hall, Edward Street, West Bromwich B70 8NT (Map)
starting at 9.30am. Now in its 19th year. Many stalls with second hand bargains.
Admission £4. For more information contact Alec Powell on 07831 115448.
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The
Order of the Magi (Manchester) have booked Franklin The Mind Magician to
present his lecture ‘Beyond The Veil’ on Tuesday 11th September at the Irish
World Heritage, M8 8UF (Map)
commencing at 8pm: He worked as a mentalist and hypnotist on the club circuit
from 1972 until 2000 when he left that market to concentrate on social and
corporate events. The lecture demonstrates what he does full time for a living
at receptions, in close-up and cabaret. The routines demonstrated utilise the
minimum use if props as these are considered the least important in mentalism.
The contents of the lecture submitted make impressive reading and this should
prove to be a most enjoyable evening. Door charge for non members. Magi details
can be found on
www.orderofthemagi.org.uk. Geoffrey Newton PRO.
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Magic
Night, Madame JoJo's - London Friday 21st September. Magic Night is London's top destination for
cutting edge cabaret, offbeat variety acts and of course magic! At our
fortnightly shows at Madame JoJo's, you'll find sorcery, comedy, music
and physically impossible feats. Sharp mentalist Pete Antoniou reads
your past, present and controls your future and might know the colour of
your phone before he even sees it, acid tongued Myra Dubois turns into
Aunty Myra and will bring out the kid in you using her strange sidekick
with Aunty Myras Fun Show (don’t actually bring kids, she’s not very
good with them). Those Victorian conjurors, Morgan and West will time
travel in to show you tricks with apples that defy the laws of physics,
whilst Ria Lina sings hilariously dark songs with her uke. Neil Henry
will preside over the proceedings using a rabbit and a saw. Doors open
7pm show starts at 7.45pm. Tickets £12 or £25 with food. All tickets
include entry to The Good Foot club night after. Tickets:
www.ticketweb.co.uk
www.lastminute.com
or Ticket Web on 08444 77 1000. Madame JoJo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street,
London W1F 0SE (Map)
020 734 3040. For details visit:
www.magicnight.co.uk.
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Matthew
Garrett lecture, East Sussex. "Matthew will be joining the ACES for an
evening of workable close-up magic on Wednesday 12th September from 8pm-10pm,
sharing some of his secrets in a new lecture. Matthew is a previous Close-up
Magician of the Year for the Magic Circle and we will be delighted to host him.
Visiting magicians welcome, only £5. Venue: ACES HQ, Thomas A Beckett Church
Hall, Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex."
www.acesmagic.co.uk.
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Geoffrey
Durham Lecture - Southend Sorcerers.
On Sunday 2nd September, Southend Sorcerers are delighted to be hosting Geoffrey
Durham’s lecture at their meeting venue, The Ekco Club, Thornsford Gardens,
Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6PU (Map).
Starting at 7.30pm, the lecture is open to all visiting magicians at a ticket
price of just £5 and promises to be a fascinating evening based on Geoffrey’s
wealth of experience built up over more than 600 appearances on British
Television, and thousands of theatre performances throughout the UK. A great
opportunity to see one of Britain’s best in action.
For more details, contact the club’s president Adrian Fox. Telephone 07711
982890. Adrian Fox.
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Chris
Cox - Fatal Distraction. Bristol homecoming show at the Tobacco factory
Theatre, 8pm on 24th September. ‘One of the most exciting entertainers in
Britain….The hottest ticket in town’ The Guardian. ‘Brilliant, he’ll blow
your mind’ Ricky Gervais. "Close your eyes. Now think of a song or a
picture. What would you like Chris Cox to do? Draw the image? Dance the routine?
Because he knows what’s going on in your mind and he reckons he can do what
you’re thinking of. You’ll be left educated, shocked, amazed and probably
attracted to him. Even likes of Dannii Minogue, Kelly Osbourne, Agyness Deyn,
Tim Minchin and Jonathan Ross are huge fans." Monday 24th September 2012 at 8pm.
Tickets £14, Box Office 0117 902 0344.
www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com
www.magiccox.com.
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The
Timeless Project DVD. New from rsvpmagic: "The Timeless Project DVD features
5 stunning routines built around their best selling deck, 'Timeless'. 'Inside
the Timeless Deck are hidden secrets that allow you to perform some amazing
magic; all unique to this deck of cards' said Russ Stevens. The Timeless Project
includes 1 gimmicked Timeless Deck, 1 Regular Timeless Deck and a full
instructional DVD starring Gary Jones. Included is the stunning routine, 'Second
Hand'. A spectator is merely asked to think of their favourite time. Nothing is
written down and no-one is told the time at any moment during the routine. The
magician now takes a Timeless Deck that has been sitting in full view throughout
and opens the box, showing all the cards are face up, except for one... the
magician removes the card and for the first time the spectator names the time
that they merely thought of. When they turn over the card the illustration is
holding a timepiece with their exact time on it! No pre-show, no stooging and
the first moment that the spectator names their thought of time is when they are
holding the card!" Watch the trailer for The Timeless Project here:
www.rsvpmagic.com."
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Richard
McDougall - Winchester Lecture. Hot on the heels of his recent acclaimed
performances at FISM, Richard McDougall is presenting his lecture on 'The
Performance of Magic' on September 6th at Winchester Magic Society. Richard
lectures very rarely these days and this promises to be a tremendous evening
that will benefit all magicians - professional or amateur. The lecture kicks off
at 8pm at Badger Farm Community Centre, Winchester, SO22 4QB (Map).
All are welcome, there is a nominal £5 fee for non-members of WMS.
www.winchestermagic.com. Philip
Smith.
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Zane's Magic Shop would like to invite
magicians to re-visit their website
www.zanesmagicshop.com:
"We have added a
number of new features including a 'Half Price Sale', which changes every week
featuring brand new tricks with some real bargains to be had and Zane's Magic
Shop 'Best Sellers'. Also just added to the site are a number of new tricks to
ZMS, found in 'New Tricks' category! We appreciate you taking the time out to
take a look and hopefully you will find the new additions helpful and maybe find
something you are looking for. Thanks a lot, Zane". Visit:
www.zanesmagicshop.com.
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Genetics
- Now in Stock at MagicTricks.co.uk! Fresh from the lab, Genetics is
MagicTricks.co.uk’s newest release… Sean Goodman has genetically modified the
traditional 'Out of this World' plot into something that is easy to perform,
hard hitting and no longer a card trick. Genetics is the ideal trick to perform
for couples and is the perfect addition to your wedding magic repertoire. You
explain that men and women make different choices and offer to prove it. By the
end of the trick, your audience won’t know if you subtly influenced them using
psychology, hypnotism or a Jedi mind trick! If you haven’t seen the demo video
yet, visit
www.magictricks.co.uk now!
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One
last KISS...
Following the success of what was announced as John Derris's final
presentation of his famed lecture KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) by International Magic, comes news that
the whole evening was filmed extensively and will be released as a new style
DVD.
Rather than just a selection of effects with explanations, the DVD is being
specially edited and produced to include many additional comments and personal
details by John Derris about magicians of his past including Dai Vernon, Al Koran,
Alex Elmsley, Roy Walton and many others.
The new DVD is a valuable adjunct to his book KISS which was a sell-out on the
evening and which is now out of print, but with stocks still held by
International Magic. For details contact International Magic on 020 7405 7324
www.internationalmagic.com.
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Latex by Nefesch.
Now available from MagicTao: "You borrow a coin from a spectator. You ask the spectator to sign the coin, on
both sides. You show
the spectator a balloon and ask them to place their signed coin inside the
balloon. You then inflate and tie off the balloon. For effect, you can shake the
balloon to verify that the signed coin is still inside. You then proceed to do
the impossible; you start to pull out the spectator’s signed coin from inside
the balloon. The spectator will see the coin emerging from the balloon. You then
show that, in fact, there is no hole in the balloon for the coin to emerge from.
As an additional kicker, you can burst the balloon and then show it repaired.
No duplicate coins; Borrowed coin; No palming; Start clean - end clean; Perform
surrounded! For more info visit
www.magictao.co.uk.
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Mark
James - Live in Preston, Tomorrow! Mark James will be performing his one
hour, one man show, 'Jokes & Tricks' as part of the Preston Tringe Comedy
Festival tomorrow, Sunday, September 2nd. The show combines comedy, magic,
visual gags, sleight of hand and awkward moments. Tickets are £4 on the door and
the show starts at 7pm. The Adelphi, 43 Fylde Street, Preston, PR1 7DP (Map).
Arrive early for a good seat.
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The
E Wallet by Promystic - Exclusive to Alakazam Magic! "Promystic have been
working for over 30 months on a product that we are extremely proud of. With
permission from Richard Bloch (the first creator of an early form electronic
wallet over 20 years ago), Promystic has taken the electronic wallet concept to
another dimension. From the creative minds of Craig Filicetti and Darius
Ziatabari and over 30 months of extensive R&D, we bring you the eWallet."
www.alakazam.co.uk
(Also; Wayne Dobson’s Sub-Zero has just been released and is in stock now!).
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Wayne
Fox, 'Outfoxed', Watford Association of Magicians. "On Tuesday 4th
September, professional magician Wayne Fox will be presenting his 'Outfoxed'
lecture for the Watford Association of Magicians. Wayne has been a professional
working magician for over 20 years and promises to share his secrets on
restaurant magic in the UK, along with tips on increasing your business and how
to turn professional. Add to this Wayne's teachings on strong, visual routines
and powerful sleights and you've got a lecture that no amateur or professional
magician should miss. Wayne's lecture will start at 8pm prompt at WAM's HQ in
Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire. Visitors are welcome for a fee of £10 - payable on
the door. If you would like to attend, please contact WAM Secretary Julie
Carpenter ASAP
juliecarpenter@themagiccircle.co.uk. Please note that Wayne's lecture will
be recorded for a DVD release. By attending the lecture, you agree to being
filmed and for the footage used by Wayne." Andy Clockwise.
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Magic
Workshops for kids. "Have you ever thought about performing Magic Workshops
for kids, but been unsure of where to start? Then head on over to Kidology 2012
Kidology 2012 where Gary James will be giving one of the main lectures. His
lecture gives the full lowdown on performing workshops for children. It covers
every aspect of teaching workshops - like an A-Z of everything you need to know.
Gary will be offering for sale his 'Workshop in a Box' containing all the
materials required to perform at least half a dozen workshops. It also includes
2 DVDs with over 40 tricks for you to teach. Please note that the lecture is not
a dealer-dem of the box contents. The box is being released to complement the
lecture. For details please visit
www.workshopmagic.co.uk."
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The
Home Counties Magical Society. Robin Maddy writes: The Home Counties Magical
Society is delighted to announce that Paul Gordon will be presenting his superb
lecture on card magic on Thursday 20th September at Shinfield Village Hall,
School Green, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9EH (Map).
Doors open at 7.30pm and the lecture starts at 8pm. This is doable card magic
for all occasions. No 'knuckle busting' but powerful stuff presented in an
amusing and light hearted manner. Visitors are very welcome and there is a £10
charge. Full travel directions on our website at
www.hcms.org.uk. Robin
Maddy.
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The
Death & Life of The Great Lafayette. Allen Tipton writes:
The 100 page book, The Death & Life of The Great Lafayette just arrived - ordered 2 days ago!
It contains dozens of photos including some of the funeral procession, Beauty's
transparent coffin with TGL's ashes in a wooden box by her paws, The giant
floral tribute saying, The Last Act, The old Empire and its destroyed stage and the
Festival Theatre with Ian Robertson and Gordon Rutter, the book's authors, standing
in the Lafayette corner (4th. floor next to the stairs) with some of the
exhibits on the walls. There are more photos of Lalla Selbini, plus her efforts
to take part of TGL's show which had not been burned back on the road. These
included The Lion's Bride and a startling appearance of The Great Lafayette at
the end of the show - do not get too excited. Miss Selbini having worked so
closely with TGL knew all his mannerisms etc and created a double. Also she did
not succeed and went back into a sell out show called Happy Days! which ran for years.
There are photos and stories of Oswald Stoll, legends like Chung Ling Soo,
Houdini, Kellar and miscellaneous variety acts. Plus of course Lafayette
himself.
At £10 (and this includes £1.20 postage) it is a snip for any real magician who
treasures Magic's History and the traditions and brilliant performers of the
past.
Published by www.newlandspress.co.uk.
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Wessex
Magical Association Annual Dinner & Cabaret. Friday 5th October 2012. Wessex
Magical Association Annual Dinner & Cabaret starring Steve Price with music from
The Red River Hogs, 3-course meal with coffee, Table Magic, Tombola and Dancing.
Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth BH1 3QQ (Map).
Tickets £30 from Ken Leonard, email
treasurer@wmagic.co.uk or call 01202 624101. Paul Hyland.
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Darryl Rose MIMC conjured up his own magic reality at
the National Reality TV Awards held in London on Thursday night.
Stars from TOWIE, My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, Made in Chelsea, The Apprentice, I'm
a Celebrity Get me Out of Here!, Big Brother, The X Factor and Britain's Got
Talent got a taste of real close-up magic.
Keith Chegwin who won the Lifetime Achievement Award was thoroughly amazed as
Darryl also won for him £20 notes from plain lottery tickets! He said Darryl was
'Unbelievably Amazing!'
www.darrylrose.com.
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Tony
Griffith - Isle of Man. For the last fifteen years or so Tony Griffith has
been presenting his 'At Home' days on a regular basis at his home in Bristol. An
At Home is a day long event for those looking for a more in depth discussion and
learning experience in magic. Following his last At Home in October last year
when he celebrated 25 years as a professional magician, Tony decided to take his
'At Homes' on the road. Having already presented this new format in the USA on a
couple of occasions Tony will be presenting this day long event on the Isle of
Man for the Magicians of Man on Saturday 22nd September. Clubs who might be
interested in this type of event should contact Tony on 01275 835463, or email
tony@tonygriffith.co.uk. Visit
www.tonygriffith.co.uk
for more info.
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Aladdin. Safire
Illusionists are proud to announce that their Theatre Production Company Magic
Light Productions will be presenting "Aladdin" at Theatr Colwyn, Colwyn Bay over
the 2012 Christmas period. The show will feature Comedy, Magic, Puppets, Song
and Dance.
Featuring Stuart Loughland as the delightful Mrs. Twankey, Jayne Loughland as
the mischievous Spirit of the Ring, Marc Whincup as the Cheeky Wishee Washee,
Steve Bloor as our young hero Aladdin, Neill Scullard as the Evil Sorcerer
Abanazer, Libby Edwards as the Princess and Ian Wilson as the wise but strict
Emperor.
Written, Staged and Directed by Stuart and Jayne Loughland of Magic Light
Productions.
This year's spectacular family pantomime comes complete with brand new scenery
and costumes and stunning special effects.
We guarantee you more than just a Magic Carpet ride.
So take that first step and contact the Box Office now and treat your family to
the magical world of Aladdin. Tickets on sale now! Box Office: 01492 577888/872000.
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Perth
Magic Circle supported the Perth Rotary Club's Annual charity Street Fayre
last Saturday with great success. Fortunately for the 38 Stallholders the sun
decided to make one of its rare appearances this summer which resulted in a high
volume of shoppers and visitors stopping to be entertained with some magic,
making donations into our Top Hat and buying some small close-up tricks.
Pictured are Club President, Gus McGregor (right) and Adrian Harris just before
the start of what was a long but profitable day. Other members, including Jim
Boyd and George Jenkins also appeared and performed through out the day. Adrian
Harris.
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TV
Magic Show Needs You! "Objective Productions, the company behind
Derren Brown, The Real Hustle and The Cube are making the children’s
magic show: ‘Help! My Supply Teacher Is Magic’ Are you a talented young
magician, card flourisher or juggler? Perhaps you’re a brilliant
beatboxer, BMXer or a pro with a yo yo? If you are aged between 10-15
and have a wonderful, exciting talent we want to hear from you! Is this
your moment to shine, show us what you are made of by sending us a
video! To get involved please apply through the official website:
Click Here."
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Stratford's
Got Talent. Over twenty acts recently auditioned for "Stratford's Got
Talent" at the Stratford College, with ten going through to the live final on
Saturday 17th November at The Civic Hall, Stratford upon Avon (7.30pm start).
Mel Harvey was one of the lucky ones, and goes through to the final with his new
comedy magic act.
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Take
Me Out ITV1 - Magicians Wanted! Thames TV write: "We are entering into our
fifth series, and we haven’t had many males or females from the magic world
apply to be on the show in the past, so we’d love to change that this time
around!"
Click Here for details and to request an application form.
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Dunninger Knows. Joe Atmore writes: Dunninger Knows is now available for pre-order! In the ten years since the publication of Dunninger's Brain Busters, I have collected a huge amount of TV scripts, researched the popular and magic press, conducted interviews with cast and crew and located film footage of his television work. This new book covers all of his television series in chronological / airdate order and some of his guest appearances on other shows. The "in between series" years are also covered. There is quite a lot of the behind the scenes history into his four series and rare and unique photographs and documents tell the story. While consulting on Uri Geller's show in Germany a few years ago, we even tracked down a 1955 television film in Europe. Over 100 Brain Busters are examined not only by me, but by Banachek, Jan Bardi, Stuart Cumberland, Ken Dyne, Lee Earle, Mathias Fischedick, Nicolai Friedrich, Devin Knight, Looch, Drew McAdam, Colin Mcleod, Max Maven, Richard Osterlind and Marc Paul. The forward is being written by a very special person who can truly understand Dunninger's impact to the world of mentalism. This hardbound book will be 8½" x 11" and over 400 pages in length. The cost is $70. Publication date is expected early November 2012 - but you can order it now. Pre-order special includes free shipping anywhere in the world and a special Dunninger gift. To order, email info@josephatmore.com for payment details. 1.9.12
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