Number 663 - 9th March 2013
Congratulations
to Tim Shoesmith - The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of The Year 2013! Last
Monday, in a
keenly fought competition, eight finalists competed in front of an audience
primarily consisting of members
of the public in the Magic Circle's Devant Room, as the event was simultaneously broadcast
to a
packed audience of magicians on the big screen in The Magic Circle's theatre.
From The Magic Circle: "In third place was Will Gray whose entertaining
routine included a Goldfish production and an impossible 'signed card in sealed
deck'. Second place went to the very personable Billy Reid (left) who registered
strongly with his sponge ball routine. The winner, Tim
Shoesmith, won the top prize with a set that finished with a torn and restored
card effect on a Shakespearian theme, as Tim recalled his childhood memories of
playing Puck in his school's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream."
www.themagiccircle.co.uk.
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"New
TV star Incredible Mr Goodwin dangles from London Eye - pictures and video"
Click Here • "Real-life James Bond Mr Goodwin takes on crazy car stunt in TV
show"
Click Here • "Incredible Mr Goodwin: 'Life or death makes people sit up and
listen'"
Click Here • "I’m not an adrenalin junkie, I’m a performer"
Click Here • "Meet the incredible Mr Goodwin, daredevil extraordinaire. TV's
finest new risk-taker is more modern Houdini than Jackass. 'I've given my life
to locks, handcuffs and rope,' he tells us"
Click Here • "The Incredible Mr Goodwin - preview clips of the TV daredevil
in action"
Click Here • "Escapologist Jonathan Goodwin’s stunt for the Sun Online looks
sew painful"
Click Here • The Incredible Mr Goodwin, see
TV Magic for listings.
9.3.13
Variety At The Magic Circle.
Magic Circle President, Jack Delvin, writes: "As I expect most of you know the twenties, thirties, forties and fifties were a
golden age for magicians. There were some 800 variety theatres in the UK where
you could see a fantastic show on six days of the week, with extra matinee
performances on a Saturday – and magic was included in practically all of them.
Sometimes they would do the whole show like Dante. Others did the last act, like
Robert Harbin. Others did a 12 minute spot like Jack Le Dair.
The Magic Circle is putting on a trial show of variety in the hope that it will
help to spark off another golden age of magic.
The star of this show is the World’s Maddest Mystifier, Max Somerset supported
by that great ventriloquist Kimmo with his crazy friend Charlie, Rodrigues a
most unusual juggler who, once seen is never forgotten, the amusing vocalist
Tony Arnold, and that fine and dandy couple Brian & Paula.
All this will take place at The Magic Circle Theatre, 12 Stephenson Way, London
NW1 2HD (Map).
Saturday 16th March at 7.30pm.
Seats: £25. Members & Friends: £20.
Variety is the spice of life – we would like your help in bringing it back."
www.themagiccircle.co.uk.
9.3.13
The
Ulster Society of Magicians is pleased to announce this year’s Irish IBM
convention will be held in the stunning city of Belfast. The convention will
run on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of May 2013, and will be hosted in the four star
Ramada Plaza. "Come
to a great convention then stay and see a country rich in history with many
beautiful sites and destinations to visit. See
www.discovernorthernireland.com." Artists and acts announced to date include Axel Hecklau, Andi Gladwin, Joshua
Jay, Guy Barrett and Aldo & Rachel Colombini. Visit
www.magic2013.co.uk
for more information.
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Variety
@ UCL. From the organisers: We
have one last show and we're going out with a bang! Check out the new showreel!
Thursday 14th March. The hilarious Noel Britten will be hosting the show,
featuring 'Hypnotism without hypnosis' from Martin Taylor, "Easily the best on
the circuit." (Derren Brown); incredible pickpocketing from James Freedman, 'The
Man of Steal', and card magic like you've never seen from Card Ninja! The
wonderful Richard McDougall will be performing, as will Preston Nyman, one of
the country's youngest comedians who has been making a name for himself, having
already performed at the Edinburgh Fringe at just 14. Plus live music from Holly
Turton and a very special surprise! Advance tickets:
Click Here. Tickets are
just £12.50 (£10 for students in advance). Venue: Mully's Bar, 136 Gower Street,
London
WC1E 6BP (Map).
Showtime: 7.30pm (doors 7pm). www.uclvariety.com.
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Noel Britten
joins Wessex Magical Association's One-day Convention in Bournemouth. Paul
Hyland writes:
Noel Britten joins Gregory Wilson (USA), Graham P. Jolley, Mark Shortland,
Michael Pearse, Graham Lee, Paul Gordon, Tony Griffith and more for the Wessex
Magical Association's One-day Convention in Bournemouth on Sunday 14th April
from 9.30am to 9pm. It will be a heady day of Lectures, Workshops, Close-up,
Comedy, Balloon mayhem and a sparkling Gala show. Enjoy fresh angles - Gregory
Wilson on stage (and in close-up), Graham P. Jolley in close-up (and on stage).
Top dealers' hall, food and free parking. Kinson Community Centre, Pelhams Park,
Millhams Road, Bournemouth BH10 7LH (Map).
£20 early-bird bookings (£25 after 6th April) under 16s half-price. To book
email treasurer@wmagic.co.uk or
telephone 01202 624101 or pay using PayPal via
www.wmagic.co.uk where you
can also get the latest information.
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Conjuring
at the Court – Thursday 28th March. Russell Levinson writes: The show in
just 3 weeks is going to be one of our strongest ever! John Lenahan has
performed his hilarious, deceptive magic all over the world, touring alongside
Jack Dee, Victoria Wood, Lenny Henry and Michael Ball. He starred in BBC1 show,
Secrets of Magic, and BBC2 series, Stuff the White Rabbit, and has
had many other TV appearances including Red Dwarf, TFI Friday, Celebrity
Squares and Hoax Busters. Michael Vadini is a Polish performer of
charm and great skill with an entrancing act that will make you believe in magic
again. Jon Allen is witty, clever, inventive; one of the UK’s top performers.
Bharat Patel brings the colour and music of India, with his fast-moving,
spectacular, entertaining magic that fills the stage. Hosted by Russell
Levinson. The show is in the lovely function room of the Drayton Court, 2 The
Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 8PH (Map).
Doors open 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm. Parking is free after 6.30pm. Come
early to enjoy dinner in one of the bars or the lovely dining room. Tickets from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
9.3.13
Sean
Alexander returns to Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park in Suffolk this
summer with his grand illusion show. The show opens on March 29th and runs
through to November 4th and is set to be bigger and better than last year's
production, with some of the most spectacular illusions ever to be featured in a
UK show. Both Jim Steinmeyer and Mark Kalin have consulted on aspects of the
show together with Adam Topham of
Illusioncraft. For details and tickets visit
www.seanalexandermagic.com and
www.pleasurewoodhills.com.
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IBM
British Ring No.25, 77th Annual Convention, 4th - 8th September, Buxton.
Geoffrey Newton outlines some of the events planned for this year's convention,
which will take place in Buxton, in September,
Click Here.
9.3.13
Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic
Live! Corrie
McGuire for Objective Talent Management presents:
Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic Live.
Based on the hit CBBC show 'Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic' the live show
comes to the Southbank Centre for Easter weekend.
Featuring some of your favourite magicians from the series, John Archer,
Katherine Mills and James Went, this is a jaw-dropping magic spectacular for all
the family. Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic will contain some of your favourite
sections from the TV show such as “Tricks of the Trade” a magical master
class where the magicians demonstrate the secrets behind tricks and conundrums
which you can fool your mates with and “Interactive Illusion” – a magic
trick that you can play along with from the audience.
All live on stage in an astounding hour of absolute magic!
Directed by Anthony Owen, BAFTA award winning Executive Producer of The Real
Hustle and all of Derren Brown's TV specials for Channel 4, Help My Supply
Teacher Is Magic Live is sure to amaze.
‘Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic’ is an Objective Productions format and was
created by Anthony Owen.
Recommended for ages 7+ Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic,
Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX. Friday 29th
March -
Monday 1st April. Tickets, times and info:
www.southbankcentre.co.uk.
9.3.13
March
Magicseen: "Magicseen Issue 49 for March 2013 is out and just bursting with
March Magical Madness (or at least, as it says on the cover, it has several
'mildly interesting things'!). The human whirlwind that is film actor, mentalist
and magical advisor Andy Nyman is our cover star - does the guy never sleep?
Find out by reading the big article on him in this issue. Also get the lowdown
on Steve Gore, Paul Daniels, Sylvester The Jester and Charlie Frye too while
you're at it. Hypnotism - entertainment or medical science? We get experts in
the two fields to talk about how they use the art for their separate purposes.
We also delve deep into the world of Magic Collectors and discover it's more
than just an obsession to hoard stuff! All this plus an interview with Mark
Bennett who has opened a new magic performance venue in Bristol called Smoke And
Mirrors, the Masterclass with two close up items for you to practise, the
results of the Magicseen Awards for 2013 (just who did our readers vote for?)
and more. We're so excited about it all that we can't wait to send you your
copy, so order yours now on subscription, as a single printed copy or download
now from
www.magicseen.co.uk."
9.3.13
New!
From Victor Voitko: "Last
year Victor Voitko developed a number of new magic products,; and finally the
details of those creations can be announced: 1.
Voitko's Production Table: A wine bottle, a glass, a vase with a rose and a
candle in a candlestick appear on an absolutely empty table top in one second.
2.
The Appearing Saw: You can make this Saw appear from a small box, a top hat, a paper
bag, a handbag, or out of thin air! 3.
The SnowShot: A very useful gimmick. You can transform any small object into
confetti! 4.
The CardGun and The CoinGun: The most compact and thin card fountain, will also be on sale soon.
Make coin and card fountains from your
hand! 5. The FlashCigarette: A flash of fire appearing from cigarettes... Find
out more! Visit www.magic-voitko.com.
9.3.13
Mel
Mellers Lecture, International Magic, London,
Wednesday 20th March: "We are pleased to announce that Mel Mellers will be our next guest lecturer on
20th March. Although a regular customer and friend of International Magic, we
have been unable to book Mel for his lecture until now, simply because has been
too busy working! He recently appeared at the Blackpool convention and was one
of the highlights. Mel brings a wealth of experience as a professional
entertainer and his original style has been captivating audiences all over the
world, with globe-trotting performances and rave reviews from Vegas to Venice.
Entertainer, explorer, researcher, lecturer, presenter, comic, actor, raconteur,
and stand up comedy magician, Mel Mellers' quick witted comedy with sharp, fresh
presentations has found its place; whether it’s the corporate market or high end
cruise ships.
Book your place now, email martin@internationalmagic.com
for details. £15 per person.
9.3.13
Manchester Circle of Magicians are delighted to
have secured the services of
Steve Evans to lecture for them on Monday 11th March at 8pm at
Salford Masonic Hall, Hemsley House, 41 The Crescent, Salford, M5 4PE (Map).
Members are admitted free of charge. Non-members pay £5.00 or you may join
on the night for just £15.00. In April we have The Harry Robson Lecture on
the 8th, and also Aldo and Rachel Colombini on the 15th, with the Jumbo
Auction on Monday 22nd April. Further details email:
d.lever1@sky.com. Derek Lever.
www.taurusmagic.net/manchester.html.
9.3.13
James
Prince lectures at the Farnborough Association of Magical
Entertainers on Monday 11th March at 8pm (doors open 7.45pm) with his
unique blend of close-up restaurant magic. Visiting magicians are welcome
(£5 door charge). St Mark’s Church Hall, Guildford Road East, Farnborough,
GU14 6PX (Map). More information:
www.fame-magic.co.uk.
Phil Sweeting.
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Join
Julian James and Michael Vincent for the last show in their Late Night Magic
Season, produced by Richard Leigh of ‘False Impressions’ at the Jermyn Street
Theatre, Piccadilly Circus this Friday 15th March: "Look forward to a unique and
amazing blend of contemporary 'Mind Magic' and 'Elegant Sleight of Hand Deceptions'
that will make your Friday evening a true night to remember.
The Jermyn Street Theatre has also just been newly refurbished, offering more comfortable seating within this beautiful environment
for live magical entertainment. Julian James says, 'I just adore working this
theatre. It’s so intimate, it’s like performing a show in your own living room.
And that’s the way magic should be – right there in front of your eyes!'" Show begins at 10.30pm and finishes at 11.45pm.
Tickets:
www.falseimpressions.co.uk/latenightmagic.
9.3.13
Annual Dinner of the Cornish Magical Society,
Saturday 23rd March. The star cabaret for the Dinner this year is Morgan & West. Tickets
£25 from Paul Scott, 1 Ashley Close, Penwithick Street, Austell, Cornwall PL26 8UB.
Telephone 01726 851823.
Venue: Membly Hall Hotel, Sea Front, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4NT
(Map) 01326 312869.
Saturday 23rd March 7.30pm for 8.00pm.
www.cornishmagicalsociety.co.uk.
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The
Fylde Mystics will be hosting a lecture by Mark Leveridge on Tuesday 12th
March, commencing at 8pm at The South Shore Lawn Tennis Club, Midgeland Road,
Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 5HZ (Map). The lecture, titled 'Going Walkabout'
features many great tricks and information on performing close-up and walkabout
magic. Visiting magicians can pay on the door at £5 per person. For more
information email Alan Mylecraine info@fyldemystics.co.uk
or visit www.fyldemystics.co.uk.
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Magic
Marker. "A marker pen turns into a cane in the blink of an eye – but the
effect on the audience is quite amazing! They will jump out of their skin, look
amazed, or fall into a fit of giggles! This cool effect brings the appearing
cane bang up to date. Any time you do a trick with a card or a bill that you
need signed try this – reach into your pocket, take out the Magic Marker and
wham – guaranteed to generate big laughs and an amazing reaction." Find out more
and watch the video at
www.keithfieldsmagic.com.
9.3.13
Keyed
In: "New from Mark Leveridge Magic is a walkabout close up effect called
Keyed In. A big seller at Blackpool, this unusual trick is ideal for anyone who
works in mix and mingle situations. The plot centres on front door keys and how
perhaps in the future they will be supplied as key 'cards' instead of physical
keys. Four blank cards print themselves one at a time with colourful keys, and
then one of the printed keys suddenly vanishes from the card and drops as a real
key into the spectator's hand. No re-set, this comes with all cards, key, plus
printed and DVD instructions. Watch the online dem or purchase now from
www.markleveridge.co.uk."
9.3.13
Jon
Allen's new 3 DVD set 'Connection' is now available: "23 inspiring effects
and many thought-provoking conversations with Dan Harlan, this set is a
must-have for those who want more than just new tricks and methods. 'The Jon
Allen Connection is one of the best releases in the past couple of years.'
Wayne Houchin. Buy online from
www.onlinemagicshop.co.uk."
9.3.13
Paul
Hallas lectures at The Surrey Society of Magicians on Thursday 14th March.
Adam Mosley writes: This award winning performer and writer is a specialist in
both sleight of hand and sleight of mind, he appears to take his demonstrations
very seriously, but then you see the beginning of a smile, a twinkle in his eye,
and you realize that the strange things he accomplishes are inherently funny and
suddenly you are smiling or laughing yourself because he has turned all you
believe in upside down and you’ve just witnessed the impossible! 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 email Adam Mosley
info@surreymagic.org.uk.
9.3.13
UK Escapologist & Magician, Chris
Cross featured on
ESPN's SportsNation in the US last week. Following the challenge stunt he
recorded with Mike Tyson, former undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the
world. Watch it on YouTube:
Click Here.
Twitter: @TheChrisCross.
9.3.13
One of the Far East’s finest young magicians is heading to the UK to hone his
skills.
Anthony Leung, 16, is travelling more than 5,000 miles from Hong Kong to the
North East to attend the South Tyneside International Magic Festival
2013.
Anthony, who has never visited the UK before, first developed an interest in
magic aged 12 and has been performing small shows in his native city for the
past few years.
As a delegate at the South Tyneside International Magic Festival’s convention,
which started on Friday, he will have the
opportunity to attend a variety of lectures and workshops and receive tips and
advice from some of the best in the business. The main event has now sold out,
but there may be one or two places available for the workshop sessions, see
www.southtynesidemagic.com/masterclass.html for more info.
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London
magician Steven White performs card flourishes with train tickets for
Williams Hill's 'Are You In' advertising campaign,
Click Here.
www.swmagician.com.
9.3.13
Two
Day Balloon Event, Leeds. News from Graham Lee: Tuesday 19th March's 'Basic
Balloon Twisting Day' is free to attend. Graham Lee will run four one-hour
hands-on lecture/workshops taking you through everything you will need to start
balloon modelling, with plenty of tips and tricks along the way. On Wednesday
20th March, at the same venue, Shirley Ray, one of the leading balloon artistes
in the UK will be running a deco/twisting day showing you how to incorporate
rounds and modelling balloons into your balloon art. For more details,
Click Here and to book,
Click Here.
9.3.13
A
record breaking magician who put on a free show to cheer up ‘gloomy’
residents of Tonbridge will be on TV this week reporting on whether his campaign
has worked. Jordan Barker, 16, who only took up magic a year ago and already
holds the world record for the highest throw of a playing card, will be featured
on ITV News Meridian on Tuesday, March 12 from 6pm. Working with Fixers, the
national movement of young people ‘fixing’ the future, Jordan spread his magic
around businesses and an old people’s home. He finished the day with a free
magic show held at the Angel Centre which was attended by Tonbridge and Malling
Mayor, Councillor Dave Davis.
www.fixers.org.uk.
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Taste
of Magic Productions write: "The production company behind Matthew Wright
and Harry Robson's brand new effects, are offering their services to the magic
community for a 30% discount. This offer applies for bookings made until the end
of March 2013. So if you're looking for a summer promo, book now to get your
discounted rate! Taste of Magic Productions specialise in product DVDs and show
reels for magicians and for the first time, they are offering the opportunity to
help boost your profile at a discounted price. For more information visit
www.shootmypromo.co.uk
or email
enquiries@tasteofmagic.co.uk. Do not miss out on this opportunity".
9.3.13
A new magic society for Kings Lynn? Peter Wray emails: "I was wondering if there was any possibility of starting up a new magic society in the Kings Lynn area? I am looking for anyone, complete novices to seasoned professionals! Please email me and let me know that you are interested. I have the necessary knowledge, contacts and ideas, I just need other enthusiastic and passionate magicians to get this started! There is not much in the way of magic around the Norfolk area and I really want to change that! Thank you all in advance. peterwray77@hotmail.co.uk. 9.3.13
MagicWeek News
Deadline reminder! Please submit news by Thursday if possible - absolute
deadline 12 noon Friday. No exceptions. DT.
9.3.13
"Houdini
conjures a magic result"
Click Here • "Video: Wakefield magician Thomas Anthony proves he’s as good
as TV’s Dynamo"
Click Here (congratulations to Thomas on his recent 'Associate of The Inner
Magic Circle' with silver star membership success) • "Hey Presto! Magician
Dynamo backs Bradford Magic Circle's family show"
Click Here • "Teller sues Belgian magician for theft- then magician
vanishes"
Click Here • "Godfather of magic Paul Daniels won't be retiring soon"
Click Here • "Simon Cowell searching for short BGT magician's assistant"
Click Here •
"David Copperfield in plane emergency"
Click Here • "Magic Man: A Q&A with Burt Wonderstone‘s Steve Carell"
Click Here • "Watch: Amusing Casino Promo Ad for 'Incredible Burt
Wonderstone'"
Click Here • "Wargrave Festival 2013: Carry On theme with judge Paul
Daniels"
Click Here • That's it for another week, your UK magic news is always
welcomed - see you next week, Duncan.
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