Number 638 - 15th September 2012
Derren Brown
is The Terminator (not really).
Derren Brown: Svengali,
9pm on Tuesday 18th September on Channel 4.
Master Showman Derren Brown presents his 2012 Olivier award-winning
theatre show, filmed live in front of a sell-out audience at the Theatre
Royal, Nottingham. Showcasing Derren's skills as master persuader and
entertainer, he attempts to extract secret confessions from the
audience, plays psychological mind games, and shares the dramatic
history of Svengali. See
TV Magic.
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International
Magic: Festival of Magic, November, London. From the organisers:
Following last year's inaugural success, International Magic is once
again running their Festival of Magic in the week leading up to the
Convention (November 12th-16th) at The Bridewell Theatre. As last year,
it gives attendees a chance to spend more quality time with some of the
overseas visiting stars of the Convention, along with top UK magicians,
in specially themed days; with the added bonus of the more days you book
the cheaper they get! This year the themes of the days are: Monday:
Directions, Showmanship and Development with Joanie Spina, Andy Nyman,
Richard McDougall and Morgan and West. Tuesday: Cards, Technique and
Routining with Woody Aragon, Michael Vincent, Will Houstoun and Vincent
Hedan. Wednesday: Mentalism with Joe Atmore, Chris Cox, Luke Jermay, Ian
Rowland, Vincent Hedan. Thursday: Perception and Deception with Richard
Wiseman (photo), Pete Lamont, Arthur Benjamin. Friday: Comedy Magic with
Stephen Bargatze, Rick Merrill, Neal Austin and Juan Tamariz. All the
days will follow roughly the same format of individual talks, lectures
or workshops by each artist and a panel Q&A with all of them at the end
of the day. Each individual day is £30 but book two for £50, three for
£65, four for £75 or all week for £80. Each evening there are additional
shows available for you to book separately. A chance between the
Festival seminars in the day, and the shows in the evening, followed by
the 3 day Convention to have a hedonistic week of magic of up to seven
incredible days. Registrations are available for both Festival days,
shows and the Convention at
www.internationalmagic.com With the full range of tickets and
deals listed there you can choose exactly what you want to see and
participate in, and make up a package to match your particular interests
and specifications.
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David
Stone: The eXperience. As part of his 2012 World Lecture Tour, David
Stone visits the UK in November with ‘The eXperience’ Lecture. David
says that the tricks, explanations and entertaining surprises involving
the audience will change the concept of a traditional lecture. See
What's On for tour
dates. (Note: There are still a few dates available. For more details
contact tour organiser Sean Lobban
mistertall@mistertall.co.uk).
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Award
winning Spanish card magician Woody Aragon will be embarking on his
first British lecture tour at the start of November. Woody's lecture
contains over 2 hours of top quality magic that begins with a small show
which is then explained in its entirety and includes theory about the
structure of the various routines, some very bad English (thanks to the
Lennart Green videos!) and some routines, moves and principles including
the spelling routine that he performed at the recent Essential Magic
Conference, and which he won the 2011 International Magic Close Up
Competition with. Most of what Woody teaches in his lecture are very easy to
follow, understand, and do! November 2012. See
What's On for tour
dates.
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Bill
Abbott: Pack Smart Play Anywhere. Bill Abbott returns to the UK in
January with a brand new lecture. The ‘Pack Smart Play Anywhere’ lecture
includes 6 complete stand-up routines that feature General Magic, Geek
Magic and Mentalism, all performed as a full show and then explained.
The theory of ‘The Pack Smart Play Anywhere’ approach is discussed,
examined and demonstrated during the performance. Plus how to develop
your own ‘Pack Smart Play Anywhere Show’ to take with you on your next
flight, throw into the glove box of your car or perform at your next
paid function. See What's
On for tour dates. (Note: There are just a few dates still
available. For more details contact tour organiser Sean Lobban
mistertall@mistertall.co.uk).
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Dynamo
makes a guest appearance on This Morning at 10.30am on Thursday
27th September on ITV1: "Presented by Phillip Schofield and Holly
Willoughby. Magician Dynamo performs some incredible magic, Sharon
Marshall has all the soap news, and Sue Hill needs viewers' help to
solve more crimes." See
TV
Magic.
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The
Children’s lecture scheduled for the British Ring convention (26th –
30th September) is in the very capable hands of Andy Greaves. Here is a
man with 38 years of experience in show business who made his fist TV
appearance in 1974 at the age of just 13. In due course he appeared on
TV shows for Sky, Granada and the BBC. He has had many years working in
holiday parks and appeared in pantomimes with John Inman and Darren Day.
In his lecture he will share with delegates the importance of using the
right tricks for the right age group. How to get the best out of your
audience with various hints and tips that have worked for him well, and
hopes they will work for you too. Oh, by the way the stork is called
Lewis. Full details of the convention programme appear on
www.magicconvention.co.uk. Geoffrey Newton PRO.
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Magic
Moments Day 2012 is just 3 weeks from today! With variety shows,
close-up shows and stand-up taking place. Are you planning a magic
moment for Saturday 6th October?
Click Here
to find out how to get involved. Good causes, good magic, good feelings!
Jay Fortune.
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The
Sussex Magic Circle 60th Anniversary Show, Thursday, October 25th at
8pm starring Des & Cherry King and a
surprise
act. Tickets for non-members just £5.00 - contact Stuart Harley
stu@sussexmagiccircle.co.uk
07887 986324 for more details. Venue: The Hassocks Hotel (car park,
Hassocks railway station), Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 8HN (Map).
www.sussexmagiccircle.co.uk.
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American Magician, Joe Monti
in halfway through his current UK lecture tour. Sean
Lobban writes: 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... it’s all here. See
What's On for dates.
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Children's Entertainer Training System now on Pay-Per-View! Mike
Clarke is delighted to announce that his bestselling "How To Become a
Children's Entertainer" training system is now available via
pay-per-view. No more waiting for delivery of the DVDs, say hello to
instant viewing as and when you want! In addition, the system has been
broken down into 5 separate sections, so you only pay for what you want
to watch! Full details available at the new website:
www.entertainertrainer.co.uk.
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The
Magic Circle presents A Day with Delvin: "The most wonder full day
of your life. A unique convention featuring Jack Delvin President of The
Magic Circle. Acts; Lectures; Masterclasses; Over 50 tricks – many brand
new – demonstrated and explained. Over 500 books for sale in job lots."
2.30pm to 9.30pm Saturday 22nd September at The Magic Circle, 12
Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD (Map).
Tickets £20, send cash or cheque to Jack Delvin, 18 Lodge Close,
Orpington, Kent BR6 0QQ. Telephone 01689 826169.
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As
Uri Geller prepares to make a rare magic convention appearance at
Genii's 75th Anniversary Birthday Bash (October 4th, 5th, 6th, Orlando,
Florida: www.geniiconvention.com,
flights from the UK
Click Here), Damian Jennings has a chat with him... What will he be
lecturing about? What will he perform? Find out,
Click Here!
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Art
of the Impossible Lecture at The Magic Circle HQ, London. Paul
Hyland MMC presents his Art of the Impossible lecture at The Magic
Circle on Monday September 24th at 7.30pm. Paul is part author (with
four ‘Books of the Year’ in US and UK broadsheets) and part magician –
he has performed for Pepsi Cola, Jasper Conran, Hallmark Hotels,
Destinations Unlimited and made magic in the hands of Henry Kissinger,
Ronnie Corbett, Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney, Julian Fellowes and many
others. Paul’s lecture comes in two parts: ‘Pocket Cabaret’, magic
designed for banquets where close-up effects don’t project; and ‘No
Gaffs or Sleights (Almost)’, which focuses on effects in which
spectators are baffled by the power of their own imaginations. Tickets
are available for non-members at £15 each and need to be booked by 5pm on Friday September
21st via noelbritten@talk21.com.
No charge for members.
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The
Scottish Conjurers Association. George Fitzpatrick writes: The
Scottish Conjurers Association are delighted to be hosting two new
lectures and a dealer dem by Craig Petty and David Penn of
www.worldmagicshop.com on Wednesday 19th September. The lecture
promises to be an exciting evening based on the success and experience
gained by the duo over many years. Venue: The SMPC 8-10 Balcarres
Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow G12 0QF (Map).
Starting at 7.30pm. Cost to visiting magicians £10 payable at the door."
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Magic
Night, Madame JoJo's - London. October 5th: "Fool your eyes, minds and
brains with big illusions, big tricks, a dancing quick-change, multiple
personas and a large singing lady. Chris Cox, the mind reader who
doesn’t read minds, is at Magic Night trying to befriend and influence
you in order to see what’s in your head. Those strange young men, Young
& Strange will present unusual and hilarious illusions, silent magician
Simon South shows you the unbelievable and Jayde Adams dances into a
quick change whilst Anil Desai changes quickly into characters. And
remember, no show is over till the fat lady sings! Neil Henry oversees
the proceedings expertly." 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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Steve
Gore is presenting his “Ramblings from a suspender… of disbelief”
lecture for the Middleborough Circle of Magicians on Monday 17th
September at 7.30pm. His lecture, which has received great reviews at
over a dozen clubs, includes lots of his original effects, including
‘Trick Photography’ his RSVP hit DVD. Steve is also looking forward to
lecturing and performing in the Close up Gala show at the IBM convention
at the end of September in Great Yarmouth. The lecture includes a good
mix of effects for close up, stage, parlour and kids too, so there’s
something for everyone. There will also be chance to purchase his latest
mental effect “Visions from Vegas” which has received amazing reviews:
YouTube. Everyone who attends will receive a free copy of his PDF
lecture notes. "Overall, one of the best lectures I have seen at the
Guild" John Scott, Nottingham Guild of Magicians.
www.stevegore.co.uk
www.middlesbroughcircleofmagicians.co.uk.
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The
Cornish Magical Society present the first society presentation of
The Supreme Archives Lecture by Andrew Milles on Sunday 30th September
at 3pm at Carnon Downs Village Hall (near Truro). Learn the history, see
a rare collection of Supreme props and share in some of the stories from
Bideford. Visiting magicians welcome £5. Telephone Paul Scott on 01726
851823.
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Mel Harvey congratulates Sooty and his new partner Richard Cadell on
Sooty's sixty years in showbusiness.
Mel's association with Sooty goes back to the early Seventies when as a
young comic Mel worked for Thames Television as their "warm-up" man,
including warm-up for The
Sooty Show. Mel was seen by Sooty's originator Harry Corbett and
asked to join the Sooty theatre tour with his
magic and music act. Mel still remembers coming out of the stage door at
the Theatre Royal, Nottingham to shouts of "there goes the singer"
and looking around to see who they were talking about!
Mel was booked for further tours with Sooty and then appeared on
Sooty's TV show, this time in front of the cameras.
Mel later appeared on the 1000th programme of the popular TV series
"Rainbow" with Rod, Jane and Freddie and Matthew Corbett (Harry's son)
and Sooty.
When Matthew retired he asked Mel if he would present "Sooty's Magic
Rocket Show" on a nationwide theatre tour (photo) which Mel did for
the next eighteen months.
Mel is looking forward to working with Sooty and Richard Cadell again in the
Children's Show at
The 76th annual IBM
British Ring Convention in Great Yarmouth
later this month, where he'll be recreating his magic and music act. Mel
will also be seen in part of the "Britain's Best" opening show at the
convention.
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The Manchurian Approach - Hypnotism for Magicians. From the
organisers: "Whether it is to satisfy a fascination with hypnosis, the
desire to mix hypnosis with your magic or you want to be able to perform
impromptu hypnotism this course is for you. Open only to amateur and
professional magicians and mentalists. This unique course is aimed
solely at performance hypnosis. As well as intensive classroom training
we will be taking these skills to the streets. You will gain the
confidence, attitude, patter and techniques required to excel. The cost
is £575. We train in a small group with multiple trainers. 6th-7th
October, London. You can see video, hear testimonials and book by
visiting
www.headhacking.com/training"
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Merlins
of Wakefield write: Merlins of Wakefield would like to thank Alec
Powell (centre) and his team for another great
Kidology Convention last Tuesday. Next year is the 10th and Alec has
promised to pull out all the stops, so book now for 2013. Also, the
brand new ‘Audience
with the Count’ DVD launched at Kidology is now back in stock. This
features nine great Halloween routines you can perform, or adapt to any
theme. All the routines are easy to make up and the DVD is available
only from Merlins of Wakefield.
www.merlinswakefield.com.
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Magic
& Jazz featuring Rajan "The Magic Man" The 606 Club is proud to
present a new venture, a dazzling evening of jazz and incredible magic
from internationally renowned magician Rajan and world class pianist
Janette Mason and her quartet. After 21 years at the top of the magic
business, Rajan has become one of only 200 people Worldwide to be
honoured with the highest and most coveted degree of Member of The Inner
Magic Circle with Gold Star . His sensational sleight of hand and
stunning illusions, combined with a great sense of humour and some
devilish skills in conversational hypnosis, make his shows absolutely
brilliant. He has toured the world performing at prestigious venues and
for celebrities and public figures such as the Sultan of Brunei, Richard
Branson and Boris Johnson amongst many, many more. Rajan is featured on
the Channel 4 series Dirty Tricks and has his own recent E4 series Rajan
and his Evil Hypnotists. Wednesday, September 19th at 7.30pm. 606 Club,
90 Lots Road, London SW10 0QD (Map)
www.606club.co.uk.
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