Number 646 - 10th November 2012
No rest for the wicked. Derren Brown returns in 2013 with a brand
new live show, which will embark on a nationwide UK tour from March
2013. The acknowledged master of psychological illusion, fresh from the
hugely successful two-year run of his 2012 Oliver award-winning show
Derren Brown: Svengali will once again mesmerise, shock and
entertain the nation. Derren says: "I enjoy the stage shows more than
anything else. Live on stage is the best place for what I do: it's
unpredictable, and the audience knows there's no possibility of
judicious editing." On stage as well as on TV Derren is in a class of
his own, exhilarating audiences with his unique brand of entertainment.
For the past twelve years he has created TV and stage performances that
have stunned audiences, debunked the paranormal and encouraged many to
improve and enhance their own mental abilities. His first show appeared
in 2000, Derren Brown: Mind Control, and was followed with
Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat and a series of specials
including the controversial Russian Roulette, the hugely popular
Events, Hero at 30,000 Feet, Derren Brown: The
Experiments, which won the 2012 BAFTA award for Best Entertainment
Show, and, just seen, Apocalypse. For tour dates see
What's On.
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"E4
have announced the commissioning of The Body Shocking Show, from Twofour.
Hosted by comedian and magician Pete Firman (The Magicians), and
actress, model and presenter Jessica-Jane Clement (The Real Hustle),
the eight-part series will marvel at the outrageous and extraordinary
people who have done bizarre things with their bodies." To read the full
story in imediamonkey.com
Click Here. Pete can be seen live on stage up and down the country
next year when he takes his one-man show 'Hoodwinker' on tour, see
www.petefirman.co.uk for
tour dates and to book.
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Festival
of Magic and International Magic Convention latest! From the
organisers: The full programme for both the Festival of Magic and
International Magic Convention running all next week may now be
downloaded on the Zwoor Event App (code for Convention is RONS2012 and
Festival is LFM2012). All timings and listings are there, including the
running order of the Close Up Competition starting at 10.30m on Saturday
17th November featuring Sam Sebastian (Slovenia), JoJo (China), Kolos
(Hungary), Jinn (South Korea), Alex Conradi (Italy), Fay Presto (UK),
Nobuyuki Nojima (Japan), Rune Carlsen (Norway), Shota Irieda (Japan), Dr
Gabor (Hungary), Seol Ha Park (South Korea) and Pierric (Switzerland).
No need to venture outside all day as hot food is available at the
Conference Centre in the River Rooms all day at £5.50 per head with
stunning views over the River Thames, and the Convention Hotel, The
Crowne Plaza (just across the road) is offering 15% off all food and
beverage bills at all their bars and restaurants over the weekend as
long as you say the magic words 'Open Sesame' to the bar and waiting
staff - just hope they've told all of them! With the Saturday Gala Show
now virtually sold out with just a handful of seats left, make sure you
get your tickets now for either Saturday or Sunday for what is always a
great show but looks particularly enjoyable this year. Registration
through
www.internationalmagic.com.
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Three
new acts announced, The Session 2013. From the organisers: Three new acts announced
for The Session 2013 (12th, 13th January, Cheltenham). Bill Abbott:
Canada's Bill Abbott has burst onto the magic scene with an array of
great products for the parlor performer. He's a full-time magician who
thinks outside the box, and we're thrilled to present his full lecture
at this year's convention. Quentin Reynolds: We have asked Ireland's
Quentin Reynolds (photo) to join the lineup for this year's session. A
knowledgeable magician and an accomplished performing mentalist, we have
asked Quentin to perform a piece and talk about it in one of our "TED"
style sessions. Luke Jermay: Luke's lecture two years ago (which
featured three mind-reading effects with a pack of cards) was met with
overwhelming praise and enthusiasm. We have invited this internationally
recognized mentalist and thought leader back to our stage for a brand
new presentation. They join Rune Klan, Jay Sankey, Dan & Dave Buck,
Yoann Fontyn, John Archer, Simon Aronson, Tony Chang and four other
performers (yet to be announced) at what is always a sellout convention.
www.sessionconvention.com.
10.11.12
Marvin’s
Magic, the number one magic brand, this week celebrate their 25th
Anniversary! Since their launch in 1987 they have inspired and
encouraged literally millions of young magicians with their ranges of
professional magic made easy. Marvin’s Magic products are now available
in 64 countries worldwide. The list of past and present in-store
demonstrators reads like a Who’s Who of British Magic. Creator of
Marvin’s Magic, Marvin Berglas hosted a special party to celebrate which
included many of the Marvin’s Magic legends. There were special
presentations to Marvin’s Demonstration Managers, PA’s and long service
awards. Everyone then partied through the night with great food and
entertainment plus a specially commissioned cake featuring Marvin’s
favourite products through the years.
www.marvinsmagic.com.
10.11.12
Bonhams:
Carousel and Circus Memorabilia and Mechanical Musical Instruments and
Automata Auction, Los Angeles, 4th December 2012. There are some
really fine items in this sale. Bids can be placed online.
www.bonhams.com.
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A
limited number of copies of 'The Berglas Effects' will be available from
the International Magic stand at the
International Magic Convention, Mermaid Theatre, London, 16th, 17th,
18th November. This is a rare opportunity to get a personally signed copy from David Berglas,
on Sunday 18th November, either before or after the Gala Show. ('The
Berglas Effects' can also be ordered direct from David Berglas:
Order Form)
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Luke
Jermay hosts an evening of mind reading, telepathy, comedy and
mystery in Huddersfield on Friday 30th November in a Victorian Church
that has been converted into a studio theatre. One night only. Friday, 30th
November, at 7.30pm. "This uplifting, witty and highly interactive show
is an expert display of intuition and mind reading developed to amazing
razor sharp accuracy. Jermay impossibly knows you, your memories, your
past, present and future; sometimes even better than you do. From the
name of your favourite school teacher, childhood pet, even the colour of
your underwear Jermay seems to impossibly know all, see all and tell
all. Jermay believes everyone has the potential to develop their
intuition and in Psychic Cabaret, he even teaches how to develop your
intuition and psychic powers!" Friday, 30th November, at 7.30pm. Milton
Building, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH (Map).
Tickets £8 (£5 concessions). The box office can only accept cash for
this event. Further details and bookings:
miltonboxoffice@hud.ac.uk
Telephone: 01484 472904. "A show that you can’t afford to miss. This is
entertainment that truly delights and spooks simultaneously, and an
experience that you will talk about for a long time afterwards." The
Yorker.
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Magic
Moments 2012 was another success. Jay Fortune reports: Even in these
austere times, magicians helped raise smiles and funds for all manner of
charities. The grand total this year is £10,332.87 and counting... thank
you to everyone involved (in no particular order); Richard Leigh, Matt
Barnard, Richard McDougall, Matthew Stirling, Tim Osler, Mike Sullivan,
Mick Pearce, Noel Britten, Mark Bennett, Gary Young, Kenny Roberts,
George Parker, Anne George, Mark Leveridge, Graham Hey, Phil Shaw and
MagicWeek.co.uk for hosting our official web page. Funds were raised for
Momentum, Unseen and WHF. All styles of shows were hosted, from
black-tie dinners, through to variety shows for all the family. Plus
close-up magic in restaurants, street shows, comedy shows... it was
another fantastic day! If you have created a Magic Moment this year,
please let us know to add you to our grand total. Thanks again!
10.11.12
Here's
a deal... BigBlindMedia launch two new Bicycle Karnival Decks on
December 10th. The Bicycle Karnival Z-Ray and the Bicycle
Karnival Earthtone9. And anyone pre-ordering more than 6 decks will
receive a free Karnival Carnage deck with their order! See:
Bicycle Karnival Zray Deck and
Bicycle Karnival Earthtone9.
10.11.12
Dine
with Debbie. "Four celebrities
compete to prove their worth as the best dinner party host: 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. She's
decided to cut a few corners, using some shop bought items - which fails
to impress one eagle-eyed guest. On night two, Lembit claims to have an
innate culinary ability - but his unusual cooking methods leave a lot to
be desired." Celebrity Come Dine with Me is being repeated at
12.35pm on Tuesday 13th November on Channel 4 and again later at 3pm on 4Seven.
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David
Stone Lecture Tour - The Cotswold Magical Society have just been
added to the list of Magic Clubs that David is currently visiting - see
What's On for all
dates and venues.
10.11.12
Steve
Wyrick and Icee Bikes. "It's time for some magic when an illusionist
wants a bike, but Jr pulls a disappearing act. Plus, a new painter shows
off and the effects are dazzling." American Chopper, 7pm on Wednesday
21st November on Quest. See
TV Magic.
10.11.12
More
Shows In 2013. News from Mark Leveridge's Magic Marketing
Masterclass: Marketing yourself and your shows just got a bit easier
with the release of the Magic Marketing Masterclass Resource Pack. This
feature rich pack contains all four of the books provided to the
attendees of the live event, books which provide a huge amount of
relevant, up-to-date information and advice on the use of social media
for magic, creating a workable marketing strategy and how to implement
it effectively, plus a fabulous method for increasing your success rate
at converting enquiries into shows. As well as all this, the pack also
contains 9 DVDs which record the entire talks given on the day by the
three speakers, Julia Bramble, Bob Yelland and Mark Leveridge.
Professional children's entertainer Ron Popple commented after the event
that "the Magic Marketing Masterclass has provided me with all of the
marketing information I will probably ever need", and there can be
no doubt that anyone who implements the contents of this pack will give
themselves the best chance of getting more booking next year. For more
information and to watch a video explanation go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/mmmrp.php.
10.11.12
UK
Escapologist Chris Cross challenged 'Iron' Mike Tyson to a Contest
of Strength and The Meanest Man in the World Accepted... The challenge
took place last month, Tyson had to tie Chris Cross up and Chris Cross
proposed to escape in just 90 seconds' he succeeded! Lots of people who
have challenged Tyson in the past haven't even lasted 20 seconds! To
watch the stunt unfold
Click Here. And for more on Chris visit
www.chris-cross.co.uk.
10.11.12
Midwinter
Magic, Croydon. "A marvellous magic show for all the family
celebrating the magic of Christmas. A blend of fun and interactive magic
with beautiful and spectacular magic, all themed around Christmas.
Presented by Paul Brown." Doors open 15 minutes before the show which
starts at 3pm every Sunday on 25th November, and then 2nd, 9th, 16th,
23rd and 30th December. Tickets are £12 (£10 concessions). For more
information and to book visit
www.paulbrownmagic.com Venue:
Croydon
Park Hotel, 7 Altyre Road, Croydon, Surrey CR9 5AA (Map).
10.11.12
Mark
Elsdon's revolutionary new manuscript 'Conversation As Mentalism'
will be released at the International Magic Convention next weekend. Why
is it revolutionary? To find out (or grab a pre-release copy)
Click Here.
10.11.12
Gil
Leaney Shield for Stage Magic: "The
winner of this year’s Gil Leaney Shield for Stage Magic at the Watford
Association of Magicians was Dee Riley with his 'In the Dark' cups and
balls and matrix routines. In second place, Julie Carpenter with
Archie the Bear and in third place Dov Citron and Martin Clark
looking for Professor Moriarty in a Sherlock Holmes themed magical sketch."
Photo: Dee Riley.
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Anthony
Jacquin & The Head Hackers lecture at The Associated Wizards of South
at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 20th November. "Magic and hypnosis have been closely
linked in the eyes of the public for over a century, yet the two are
rarely performed together. By blending hypnotism with magic, Anthony
Jacquin and the team have developed a devastatingly effective
performance style that ranges from impromptu and prop free at one end of
the scale, to stage and television performances at the other. In this
unique lecture, you will learn what hypnosis is (and what it isn't), its
practical uses and limitations, and how to make it work in a performance
setting. We will discuss working details such as our patter, structure
and success rates and we will demonstrate the routines we perform with
close-up magic and mentalism." Guests £8 on the door. The Associated
Wizards of South, Woolston & Sholing Conservative Club, 74 Saint Anne's
Road, Southampton SO19 9FF (Map)
www.awsmagic.co.uk
www.headhacking.com.
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Chris
Congreave Lecture - Home Counties Magical Society. Robin Maddy
writes: The Home Counties Magical Society has an outstanding evening
planned for the 22nd November 2012 when Chris Congreave will be
presenting his brilliant lecture. He will covering magic for all
occasions so there is something for everyone. The meeting starts at 8pm
but the doors open at 7.30pm. Guests are very welcome at a fee of £10.
Meetings are held at Shinfield Parish Hall, School Green, Shinfield RG2
9EH (Map).
For details on how to find us please visit our website at
www.hcms.org.uk.
Look forward to seeing you.
10.11.12
Angelo
Carbone Lecture - Watford Association of Magicians. Julie
Carpenter writes: Angelo Carbone is a creative guy who invents magic,
whether big scale illusions or small close up effects. His widely copied
"Out of Order" card trick has been a world-wide success. He is the first
British person to have a trick produced by the Tenyo Company. We are
very lucky to have Angelo come and lecture for us at The Watford
Association of Magicians on Tuesday 20th November, at 8pm at The Bricket
Wood Social Club, Oak Ave, Bricket Wood AL2 3LQ (Map).
Temporary membership for non members - £10, contact Julie Carpenter at
juliecarpenter@themagiccircle.co.uk.
10.11.12
International
News: Vito Lupo: Making The Invisible Visible. 30th International
Pantomime Festival Dresden, November 8th - 18th 2012. Workshop: November
10th from 10am to 3pm. Vito Lupo will offer and define the "mime body"
in a "magic-al show" and the power of magic-al effects in a mime
performance. A unique workshop during which participants will explore
and experience a creative exchange and the embodiment between corporeal
mime and performance magic. During this "sleight-of-hands-On" workshop,
participants will also exercise alternative pre-show preparations and
improvisational free association with simple props, in a mashup of
Theater, Movement, Mime, and Magic. The workshop's aim is to provoke an
awareness of the wonderful dance when illusionary mime meets illusionary
magic: the moment of passage, the floating, the suspension, the
make-believe, between the two. For more information visit
www.pantomimefestival-dresden.de.
10.11.12
Haunted
Secrets of the Heath House. Begins Friday January 25th 2013.
Magician Chris Stokes brings his legendary 'ghost tours' to one of
Staffordshire's most iconic stately homes. The Heath House has all the
classic ingredients of the haunted house; the rich opulence of the main
property, coupled with dark lonely cellars and an abandoned upper floor,
steeped in history, tradition and long-forgotten secrets. Join Chris on
an enthralling 90 minute tour which brings together story-telling, magic
and illusion to create the ultimate fright night for fans of things that
bump in the night. For details visit
www.chrisstokesmagic.co.uk
or Facebook: Chris Stokes Magic.
10.11.12
Congratulations
to Magic Triangle Competition winners' Joe Oyelade in the Junior
Section, and David J Marks (photo, with Keith Norman) for Close-Up,
Stage and The Most Entertaining Act Section. The competitions were held
on October 21st. David is seen here being
congratulated by Keith Norman, Chair of The Magic Triangle, in front of
an audience of over sixty.
10.11.12
Merlin
Magical Society Stage Magic Competition. On the 27th October the
Merlin Magical Society held an evening of Magic and Variety at St
Thomas's Church Hall. The fist half incorporated the society's 'Harry
Kay Cup Stage Competition' which was won, for a second year running, Bob
Pamplin. The competition is judged by members of the audience for
entertainment and magical content.
10.11.12
S.A.M.
Disaster Relief Fund. The Society of American Magicians Endowment
Fund is offering assistance to magicians and allied artists who have
suffered losses from the “Sandy” storm . Victims can contact the
Disaster Relief Fund. The fund will cover the loss of props, spoiled
foods, clothing etc., and non insured losses in a limited capacity. Each
request will be handled confidentially on a case by case basis after
verification. More critical needs will take priority as long as money is
available. For more information visit
www.magicsam.com.
10.11.12
Allen
Tipton. Allen Tipton sadly passed away in his sleep on Thursday 8th
November. Freddie Wilkinson writes: My closest and dearest friend Allen
Tipton sadly passed away in his sleep on Thursday 8th November after a
short battle with cancer. Allen was well known to many magicians for his
valued help and advice, be it FISM and IBM winners or just average Joe's
like myself. Allen had a long running article in "Abra" and in later
years became a very active magic forum member and contributor. He was
also a great performer staging his own tribute to "Dante" and
entertained thousand of children as "Mr Tippy" When he wasn't performing
or advising he was the driving force behind the "Nottingham Guild of
Magicians" and was its President on numerous occasions. Outside of magic
he was a well known ventriloquist, actor, director, producer and drama
teacher, who could boast teaching the likes of Richard Beckinsale, Chris
Gascoyne and many many more famous names. Most importantly he was a
loving husband to his wife Barbara, and a loving owner of his little dog
Pixie. I will miss him greatly.
10.11.12
"Comedian
Of The Week: Piff The Magic Dragon"
Click Here • See Piff live,
Click Here • "Derren Brown, Apocalypse, Part Two Channel 4, review"
Click Here • "More than just magic - the JezO experience!" is
reviewed by Alan Maskell, this week,
Click Here • "Uri Geller's quirky gift to Sonning"
Click Here • "Flytippers dump demolished kitchen on Wanstead
Flats off Lakehouse Road in Wanstead" (MagicWeek 'Crim' of the Week)
Click Here • "Cards in Motion"
Click Here • "Magician Chris is a real card"
Click Here • And finally... Uri Geller on The Dimbleby Talk-In,
for everyone who missed this masterful performance first time around
Click Here • Your UK magic news is always welcome, see you next
week, Duncan.
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