Number 682 - 20th July 2013
The
International Magic Convention and Festival is delighted to announce that
Charlie Frye and Company have been booked for both events in November this year.
From the organisers: Without a doubt Charlie is the modern all around
Vaudevillian with amazing talents in both juggling and magic alongside many of
the old time allied arts. His enormous knowledge will be utilised during three
different presentations and lectures and his stunning internationally acclaimed
act, a virtuoso performance of whirlwind magic and unbelievable juggling stunts,
will feature in the Gala Show (repeated on the Saturday and Sunday nights). Just
a small amount of his extraordinary talents can be seen in this spoof 'the
making of' video 'Chip Master Charlie' a behind the scenes look at an ad he was
involved in last year:
Click Here.
Charlie's performance and presentations will form just a small part of the
talent on show during the week. If you book for all the events (and last year
many did) you'll be signing up for over 30 lectures and presentations, 7
different evening performances, the stunning Stage and Close Up Gala Shows, 5
Question and Answer panels, An Evening of Bar Magic, the 30th Annual
International Close Up Magic Competition, and of course the Presentation of The
David Berglas International Magic Award to a surprise, and very special
recipient. Signing up for all events would work out at the unbelievably good
value of under £5 per hour to soak up knowledge and information from a total of
38 performers from around the world, each an expert in their respective field,
to create a week of magic hedonism that for many is the magical highlight of the
year. If you cannot make the whole week no need to be disappointed though as
tickets are available for each separate day and evening event during the
Festival, and there are one, two or full three-day Convention registrations
available too, giving you an unrivalled chance to pick and choose exactly what
you can attend. Tickets available from
www.internationalmagic.com.
20.7.13
Andy
Nyman’s Creativity Workshop. This workshop was a hit last year at Tannen’s
in New York and now Andy Nyman is bringing it to LA for just one night. This is
a rare opportunity to learn the secrets Andy Nyman has used and applied to all
his creative pursuits; acting, writing and directing. Not only will you learn
some of Andy’s thinking whilst he teaches some of his effects, but you will also
get the chance to have this Olivier winning director look at some of your act
and in the process help strengthen both your performance and the magic. Places
are strictly limited. Venue: Todd Karr’s Invisible Manor, LA. Date: Monday 12th
August. Time: 6pm-10pm. Price: $200. Book via:
www.invisiblemanor.com/?page_id=6. Also see
www.andynyman.com and
http://twitter.com/andynyman.
20.7.13
An
Evening of Mystery - Tamworth: We Are Back! Tell your friends! Tell your
enemies! Tell your Dog!* (*No Dogs Allowed Except Guide Dogs!) Last month at The
Evening of Mystery we had some of the best performers in the county... this
month will be no exception: Anthony Jacquin - Hypnotic mind games that will show
you, when you harness your imagination and open yourself up to new ideas,
reality becomes plastic; Marcus Lewis - One of the best sleight of hand masters
in the UK. He blends amazing magic seamlessly with suggestion; Amit Badiani -
One of the busiest professional magicians and hypnotists in the UK. Specialising
in original close-up magic and hypnosis that will leave you stunned. Plus
Close-up Magic and Mentalism from Don Hardy, and more! 8pm, Thursday 1st August,
Wherever, Orchard Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7RE (Map).
Event Page with full details:
www.facebook.com/events/145701215630604.
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Magicians
at the Half Moon, the monthly comedy magic show, Hertfordshire. Andy Clockwise writes:
This month's show on Friday July 26th, features comedy magicians Martin
Cox and Paul Abbey. The show will be held together (with gaffa tape
probably) by compere Andy Clockwise. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show
kicks off at 8pm prompt. Tickets are £10 and you can pay on the door but
are advised to book and reserve your seat by calling 01279 659562. The Half Moon, 31 North Street, Bishops
Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2LD (Map).
www.halfmoonmagic.co.uk.
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Fay
Presto Manchester Workshop/Masterclass. Martin Allcock writes: Fay Presto
will be holding a workshop/masterclass in Manchester on Wednesday 28th August.
Fay will be providing the real work on restaurant and banquet magic including
sharing her favourite routines for these environments. This will be a hands-on
interactive session where all attendees will be expected to try out the routines
(props will be provided on the day) and will receive coaching and feedback to
ensure that all attendees get the most from the session. The workshop will last
approximately 4-5 hours and will be in the afternoon. Places are strictly
limited and cost £50. This is a fabulous and exciting opportunity to learn from
one of the very best and most highly respected magicians in the UK. Please
enquire to
martin@magical-entertainment.co.uk.
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Jasper
Blakeley (aka Kockov) at Smoke & Mirrors, Bristol. Reviewed by Heather
Pickstock this week... "Kockov - a Monrokvian master mind reader and magician - had the crowd in the
palm of his hands when he took to the stage of the
Smoke and Mirrors boutique
magic theatre pub. Dressed in eye-wateringly tight leather trousers, with a
mullet that many 80's pop stars would be proud of, Kockov - aka Jasper Blakeley
- performed a non-stop repertoire of mind bending tricks. But his magic routines
are just part of the show as unlike some other magicians, Kockov makes his magic
and illusions side splittingly funny. He had the audience in stitches with
his off the cuff remarks and outrageous humour..." To read the full review,
Click Here.
20.7.13
Andy
Clockwise will be presenting his children's magic and fun show "Smelly
Jelly" at the Victoria Hall Theatre, Bury Road, Old Harlow, Essex CM17 0ED at
1pm and 3pm on Thursday 25th July. Suitable for Children aged 4 years upwards,
the show is an hour in duration and will feature some of Andy's favourite
children's magic along with storytelling and, of course, his sidekick Charlie
the Rat. Tickets are priced at £5 each and there are currently a few remaining.
Reserve yours by calling 01279 411601.
www.kidsmagician.co.uk.
20.7.13
Chris
Rawlins will be lecturing for the Derby Magic Circle on Wednesday, 24th
July, at Breadsall Village Hall, Derby: "Chris Rawlins tells people what they
are thinking. He demonstrates super human memory and knows even the most obscure
of thoughts! Performing close-up, walk around mentalism for an intimate,
personal and professional feel. Or performing for larger groups with his unique
and engaging stage acts, Chris is guaranteed to leave his audiences speechless."
Visiting magicians are very welcome at Derby, there is a small fee of £10
payable on the night. Contact Secretary Allan Humphries on 01889 590 975 to
attend. For more information about the programme for the remainder of the year
visit
www.derbymagiccircle.com.
20.7.13
News
from the Bristol Society of Magic: Barrie Savage becomes the new President
for the 2013 - 2014 season and we also move to a new venue for the first time in
25 years. As from September we will meet at the Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue,
Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ (Map).
For directions or membership details contact the Secretary
paul@preager.freeserve.co.uk.
The first meeting of the season will be on September 5th with a lecture by Jon
Allen. Visiting magicians are welcome to our visiting lecture series. Our
website will show the new fixture list in due course.
www.bristolmagic.co.uk.
Paul Preager.
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Conjuring
at the Court - London.
Thursday 25th July: "With IBM two-time stage champion James Parker, former Young Magician of the Year
Ben Hart, the talented and amusing Hugh Nightingale (photo), and magician, musician and
unusualist Max Somerset. Compered by the effervescent Stephen Barry.
The show is in the lovely function room of the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West
Ealing 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
in the dining room, or, if it’s sunny, what may be the largest beer garden
in London!
Do book early to make sure of a place; tickets still just £10 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com."
20.7.13
Johnny
Fantastica will be performing at the International Sign Circle festival at
Longridge showground from 26th to 29th July. Johnny will present his hilarious
"Doctor Deaf" comedy show and will also conduct magic workshops over the weekend
for both deaf and hearing children. Such is the success of this festival that it
has just sold out
www.signcircle.org.uk.
20.7.13
Alakazam
streaming video... Alakazam's Andy Smith writes: "Alakazam is proud to
announce our new streaming video section on our website. It is covered in the
newest edition of the Alakazam Vlog (issue 15) which as well as talking about
what’s new in the magic world also offers customers a great card trick they can
stream instantly from their account, using any device, for the cost of a penny
and a chance to win £25 worth of magic!"
www.alakazam.co.uk.
20.7.13
Adam
Steinfeld's, Yo Houdini! A new horror web series: "Magician Adam Steinfeld
of, Adam Steinfeld, Magic Live!®, has posted the first installment of his new
Houdini-horror web series, Yo Houdini! Says Adam: '...It's a different approach,
not exactly your father's version of Houdini... more for today's hip/urban young
internet generation, told thru a first person account, each episode will be
under 2 minutes... I first plotted out, a 12 episode story arch, each ending in
disastrous results. I'm a big fan of twisted-tales, which is sort of like a
magic illusion, you don't see it coming until it's too late.' Check out the
under 2min short at
www.yohoudini.com."
20.7.13
Northumberland
Village Varieties: 'The Circus Comes to Town' - Friday 6th September,
Alnwick. "An evening of razzle, dazzle excitement! Expect performances of
magnificent magic and illusion, stand-up comedy at its best, live local
musicians, daring stunts of escapology and contortion, a world-renowned
uni-cyclist juggler, a hat manipulation expert and many more acts to be
announced nearer the show date. A bar will be available offering local ales from
Wylam Brewery and a range of wines, spirits and soft drinks. Tickets are £6.00
each and can be purchased by emailing Chris Cross:
info@chris-cross.co.uk or
www.chris-cross.co.uk.
Tickets can also be purchased from shops locally and a limited number of tickets
will be available on the night at £8.00 each. Venue: The Northumberland Hall, 1
The Shambles, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1TN (Map).
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Peter
Antoniou Comedium - Mimetic Festival, London. "Join the psychic comedian, Peter Antoniou, as he fondles frontal lobes
and tickles funny bones. More accurate than a psychic, just as funny as
a stand-up. Whether you've pondered what the future holds, facts about
the past, secrets of the universe, or just how a psychic spends his day,
Peter has answers for you. It's like he has been possessed by the spirit
of a cosmic Google. So just think of your question, sit back and enjoy
the answers." Wednesday 24th July at 9pm. Tickets:
Click Here. Venue: The Dugdale Centre, Thomas Hardy House, 39 London
Road, London EN2 6DS (Map).
www.mimeticfest.com/events.
20.7.13
The Secret Life of Uri Geller,
tomorrow, Sunday 21st July, at
9pm on BBC 2. "Uri Geller, the controversial mentalist,
paranormal expert and spoon bender, has had a life in front of the
cameras, a life surrounded by controversy, a life dotted with amazing
psychic demonstrations. But most people do not know that, away from the
bent cutlery and broken watches, he has been leading a second, covert,
life as a 'psychic spy', working secretly and without recognition for
nearly 30 years. This secret life has included work for military and
intelligence agencies on three continents; indeed, the scientists who
first did rigorous research on Geller more than 40 years ago (and
concluded that he has a phenomenal gift) were funded by the CIA. In this
documentary, the intriguing story is explored, with compelling
interviews from Uri himself as well as those who knew and worked closely
with him." See TV
Magic.
20.7.13
Steve
Dela’s Fantasmagoria: "An evening of spectacular magic,
mind reading and visual illusionary culminating with the world famous ‘Bullet
Catch’ as you have never seen it before! Steve began performing magic
professionally at the age of 16. Just one year later he won The Magic Circle's
prestigious ‘Young Magician of The Year’ competition which meant that he also
gained automatic entry to this world famous organisation at 18. Within just two
months he had been promoted to ‘Associate of The Inner Magic Circle’ with Silver
Star. Steve still holds the honour of being the youngest ever recipient of that
degree."
Venue: Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham BR3 3SR (Map).
Thursday 25th July. Doors 7pm, show 8pm – 10pm. Tickets £15 (show only) or £18 (show with BBQ).
Tickets are available from
www.fantasmagoria.moonfruit.com also see www.magic.uk.com.
See What's On for additional
dates.
20.7.13
Magicians Wanted! Sean Heydon writes: "Two magicians needed in the Leicestersire and Warwickshire area. You are applying for regular work at restaurants on a long term basis (the venues have hired magicians from me weekly for over 8 years). The role will suit very good young magicians who are looking to get in to the magic business or already professional magicians who are looking for a regular income. If you are interested please email seanheydon@gmail.com." 20.7.13
Insurance for Stage Hypnotists. Gordon Wardle writes: "'Bought by Many' is a company offering to negotiate cheaper insurance deals with large insurance companies for several niche markets. They do this through bulk buying. They have just set up a new group for stage hypnotists. If enough stage hypnotists express an interest in having cheaper public liability insurance then they will negotiate some discounted deals with the big insurance providers. They clearly recognise the unique problems faced by hypnotists in getting suitable insurance. Details here: www.boughtbymany.com/offers/stage-hypnotist-insurance." 20.7.13
Royle Visit to America. Controversial Stage Hypnotist and Mentalist Jonathan Royle has just signed a deal to run a 3 day training event in all matters "Mind Magic" in Las Vegas in October. He will also be performing while out there. For more details visit www.htglive.com. 20.7.13
"Dynamo,
The Apprentice, Howzat! Kerry Packer's War: This week's TV"
Click Here • "Pepsi Max brings Dynamo bottles to life through
Blippar partnership"
Click Here • "Magic man Dynamo blasts 'jealous' rival Criss Angel"
Click Here • "Christian Magicians Rise to Defend Themselves as Not
Involved With the Occult"
Click Here • "British magician Dynamo to teach Sydney the tricks of
his trade"
Click Here • "Dynamo brings his magic to Media House"
Click Here • "British magician Dynamo performs in Sydney CBD"
Click Here • "Film fest bonus ‘Deceptive Practice’ spotlights
magician, actor Ricky Jay"
Click Here • "Murray Hosts Alice Cooper’s Christmas Pudding Charity"
Click Here • "Magician all set for his first goodbye"
Click Here • "Magician Sarah has judges spell-bound"
Click Here • "New USDA rule frustrates Ozark magician"
Click Here • "Magician conjures up disaster plan for rabbit"
Click Here • "Magician Melinda Saxe is happy to be back onstage
after taking time off to raise a family"
Click Here • "Rosanna Rothery chats with mind reader Paul Stockman"
Click Here • Please note the earlier than usual deadline for all
submissions next week: 12 noon Wednesday 24th July. Your UK magic news
is always welcome - see you next week, Duncan.
20.7.13