Number 688 - 31st August 2013
"Paul Daniels: this much I know. The magician,
75, on death, Derren Brown and marrying Debbie McGee"
Click Here. Paul Daniels: The First Farewell Tour goes on tour from
Friday - see What's On for
dates. Also see
www.pauldaniels.co.uk/tour-dates and
www.ents24.com. "In the world of magic, no one has enjoyed more
success than Paul Daniels. From the moment he burst onto our screens, his magic
shows topped the ratings. He is undoubtedly the most successful TV magician of
the 20th century, and has become a true legend. Come and see Paul in his brand
new show, with the lovely Debbie McGee, performing some of his best known tricks
along with a few never before seen in public."
31.8.13
Make
a Beeline for Buxton. Geoffrey Newton PRO writes: Make a Beeline for Buxton!
The IBM British Ring Convention starts this Wednesday 4th September in Buxton,
Derbyshire, and for 5 days will play host to a fine selection of lectures,
dealers, shows, a historical event, a ladies event, a gala of youth,
competitions, a dinner, Sooty’s Magic Show, stars of the future, workshops, and
of course the companionship of those with a kindred spirit. This is an ideal
opportunity to meet friends, old and new. Registration, full, day or weekend
allows access to most respective events. Weekend registrations include a Gala
Show ticket. There is also an exhibition of ‘Randini’ material in the Buxton
Museum during the convention. Don’t miss the opportunity of a few days in this
lovely Derbyshire spa town in the Peak District. Full details are on
www.magicconvention.co.uk.
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Kidology
2013, there is still time to book for this great convention for children's
entertainers which will be held on Tuesday 10th September at Wolverhampton Civic
Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton WV1 1RQ (Map).
Featuring the Kidology Children's Entertainer of the Year Competition and
cabaret, the night before on 9th September. Just announced - the chance to win
pairs of tickets for
The Illusionists
stage show when it visits the Civic Hall on 8th October. At Kidology Steve Evans
will be running his popular workshop which will again be in the form of a
question and answer session with a panel of award-winning professional
children's entertainers. All you have to do to enter the draw is submit a
question for discussion. Send your suggestions to
stevemagicbloke@aol.com. For full
details of the convention and to book visit
www.kidologyuk.co.uk
or call Alec Powell on 07831 115448.
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The
International Magic Convention: "Were you there when... You had the chance
to ask David Copperfield a question personally? When Juan Tamariz fried an
entire audience of knowledgeable magicians with an amazing card trick with
someone who was not even present? When, for 45 minutes, Uri Geller honestly
answered some searching questions about his outlook and gave invaluable
information on dealing with the media? When Derren Brown, the master of
surprise, was surprised himself? All these moments happened during the
presentation of The David Berglas International Magic Award for Outstanding
Contribution to Magic at The International Magic Convention. The presentation is
always a highlight, taking place on the Sunday afternoon with this year
promising to be another very memorable moment. Who's the recipient? Well, as
always, that is a closely guarded secret which adds to the excitement of the
event, but you can be guaranteed that David Berglas, The International Man of
Mystery, has pulled out all the stops this year. Details for the Convention and
Festival on the newly designed website:
www.internationalmagic.com."
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Bill's
Magical Mystery Tour - tonight! All aboard for a star-studded variety show paying tribute
to Blackpool's behind-the-scenes wizard. On Saturday 31st August, the
Pavilion Theatre in Blackpool’s Winter Gardens will host a one-off charity night
of variety with an all-star cast including Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey,
Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist magician James More and local Panto and BBC
Radio Lancashire favourite Steve Royle, together with a host of surprise guests.
The show, Bill’s Magical Mystery Tour, is dedicated to the memory of Bill
Thompson, of Blackpool’s House of Secrets magic shop.
Hosting the show will be TV magician and Countdown favourite, Paul Zenon who’s
returning to his old stomping ground of Blackpool for the variety night.
Proceeds from the show will go to The Wonderbus, a charity set up by Paul which
provides isolated and house-bound older people with a bit of fun and
companionship by taking them on day-trips to see a range of events and shows –
such as this one! To find out more about The Wonderbus, visit
www.thewonderbus.org.
Tickets are priced at £15 each with a special offer of half price for OAPs.
Suitable for 14+, tickets are available from
www.blackpoollive.co.uk (booking fees may apply) or by calling 0844 856
1111. "Conjuring up magic in memory of tricks ace"
Click Here.
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Michael
Vincent Lecture, Lewes, East Sussex. Nicky Lewis writes: Delighted to
announce the return of close-up supremo, Michael Vincent on Wednesday 9th
October from 8-10pm for a special members choice lecture. Only £8 for visiting
magicians. Contact Secretary Nicky Lewis on 01903 532413 for more details.
Venue: ACES HQ, Thomas A Beckett Church Hall, Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East
Sussex www.acesmagic.co.uk.
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Lambeth
children glimpse Magic Circle. "Do you believe in magic? Some children in
Lambeth do after a pioneering programme to help them overcome their
disabilities. Researchers found that some of the hand movements used by
magicians in their tricks can be used as a form of physiotherapy..." To watch
the video
Click Here.
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Hot
Flush by Wayne Dobson. "The magician shows five cards replicating a poker
hand he was dealt. So, if you have the worst hand in poker and you are a
magician, what do you do? Exactly … you click your fingers and you have a royal
flush! Hot Flush is easy to do, ideal for the beginner, but don't be fooled by
its simplicity. Professional magicians have been using 'Hot Flush' to fantastic
reactions in the real world. A gambling effect which won't take hours of
practice to perfect, and will give you great reactions. Custom made gimmick on
Bicycle stock." Now available directly from
www.waynedobson.co.uk.
31.8.13
Derren Brown Svengali
is being repeated tonight at 5 past midnight on 4Seven. "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.
31.8.13
Magic Night at Madame JoJo's - London. "Magic Night goes Mental with some spectacular mind magic featuring tricks in a bottle, bananas, mash up Morcambe and Wise songs and brain control! David Gerard joins us from the US with some expert mind trickery; he will know your name, your number and whether you’re lying just by looking in your eyes. Scientist and trickster, Oliver Meech will conduct a mass trick on you and will create a special souvenir for one Magic Night guest, meanwhile Delores Deluxe creates some banana magic and plays with shoes and Rayguns Look Real Enough will rock the house with their spinal tap music mash ups. All proceedings will be presided over by mighty sorcerer Magic Neil (or Neil Henry as he is more commonly known to utility companies)" Magic Night at Madame JoJo's. Friday September 20th. Doors open 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.45pm. Tickets £12 including entry to Good Foot. £14 on the door. Show ticket plus dinner: £25. Tickets: www.wegottickets.co.uk Madame JoJo's, 8-10 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SE 020 734 3040 www.magicnight.co.uk. 31.8.13
Magicseen
Gets Their Man! "After a couple of previous attempts, the new issue of the
UK's brightest independent magic magazine finally features Dynamo on the cover
and inside we discuss how Steven Frayne has become the new magic favourite of
the media. Philip Escoffey tells us what it's like to be part of the globally
touring show The Illusionists, Ben Hart, fresh from his success at the Fringe,
reveals his plans for the future, and Ali Cook explains how his film career is
going alongside the magic. Issue 52 sees the start of a new two-part major
article on how to create a stage act featuring the excellent advice of British
Ring stage manager Neil Roberts, while the marvellous mini series by Morgan and
West on creating a performance character comes to a close with a piece on how to
write suitable material for your character. We have comedy with The Ultimate
Guide To Writing An E-Book, the Masterclass teaches you a balloon animal and a
clever card effect, and in Pros and Cons we give you the advantages and
disadvantages of using skilful flourishes in card magic. Add to all this Magic
In The Movies in which Nick Schager explains why magic rarely works on the big
screen, a whole bunch of latest products reviews, Club Land focusing on the
Modern Mystic League, plus letters and news, and you can see that while you've
all been on holiday, the Magicseen team have been working hard for your benefit!
The September Magicseen is available now as a printed or download copy from
www.magicseen.co.uk."
31.8.13
Jon
Allen Bristol Lecture. Steve Gore writes: Top British magician Jon Allen is
lecturing on 5th September for the Bristol Society at the Vassall Centre, Gill
Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ (Map)
www.bristolmagic.co.uk. The lecture is based around his book 'Experience:
The Magic of Jon Allen', and DVD set 'Connection'. The majority of the effects
are for close-up but there is some stand up and mentalism as well. All the
routines are for the real world of performing for laymen. In the lecture, your
members will not just learn the tricks and methods but also the reasoning and
thinking behind why they are so effective. This invaluable advice and knowledge
can be applied to any magic trick or routine they already perform. He has
created some of the most universally acclaimed effects in recent years with
Double Back, The Destination Box, The Pain Game, Flexion and The Silent
Treatment. Close-up magician Jon Allen is England's only World IBM close-up
magic champion, a Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle and a natural
entertainer. To see Jon's performance on 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us'
Click
Here. See his website
www.close-upmagician.com for more information.
31.8.13
Morgan
& West: Clockwork Miracles. Wander into the world of time travelling
magicians Morgan & West. Uncover a multitude of magical marvels strewn hither
and thither. But mostly thither. Morgan & West kick-off their autumn tour with
this one-off preview date in Oxford. Tuesday 10th September at 7.30pm. Tickets
£7.50
www.wegottickets.com. Arts at the Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford
OX1 2AQ (Map)
www.morganandwest.co.uk.
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Liam
Montier's 'The MRD Deck' "Perform the Multiple Revelation Routine with no
sleight of hand. Have from 3 to 20 members of your audience select cards, mix
them up and return them to the deck – without being controlled by you! And yet
impossibly you are ready to reveal all the selections in order, with no sleight
of hand!"
www.bigblindmedia.com.
31.8.13
The
Best, le meilleur artiste. For those of you in France, Quick Change artists
Keelan and Charlotte can be seen the new prime-time TV show called 'The Best, le
meilleur artiste' this Friday at 8.50pm on TF1 when they will be performing in
front of their idol Arturo Brachetti
www.tf1.fr/the-best.
Keelan and Charlotte can also be seen in the gala show at the
IBM Convention in
Buxton next Saturday. .
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An
Evening with Mike Wallis & Friends, Great Yarmouth: "Mike Wallis claims to
have done everything in show business that does not require a talent, but in
this - the fifth in the trilogy of 'Evenings with', Mike is joined by brilliant
young magician, Edd Crafer and talented ventriloquist Paul Henri for an evening
of magic, comedy and reminiscing. Mike has been a full-time entertainer his
entire life, working as a magician around the world, a Punch and Judy performer,
as well as an experienced actor working on stage and in TV and film. Mike will
take you on a journey through his lived in life, illustrated with live action,
photographs and video presentations. The last time Mike appeared at St George's
Theatre Gt. Yarmouth was in 1994 he is delighted to have been asked back so
soon. Mike promises this will be his last farewell appearance. Wednesday 18th
September 7.30pm. Tickets £6.50 from
www.stgeorgestheatre.com or 01493 331484 or visit the St. George's Theatre
box office. Venue: St. George's Theatre, King Street, Gt. Yarmouth NR30 2PG (Map)."
31.8.13
Charity
Dinner in aid of Kids'n'Cancer at Rookey Manor Hotel & Spa,
Weston-Super-Mare BS24 0JB (Map)
on Saturday 16th November at 7pm. Starring Daniel Dean's World of Illusion. For
more info and to book tickets (£40 each) contact Sarah Nelson
sarahnelson72@msm.com or call 07595
069213
www.kidsncancer.org.uk. Kids’n'Cancer is a charity designed to help children
in the UK receive life saving Proton Therapy treatment for their cancers and
tumours. It is a sad fact of life that some children diagnosed with cancer do
not qualify in certain situations for funding by the NHS. Kids’n'Cancer and
their Patrons are determined to assist families caught up in this sad situation
of not meeting the criteria, and will always try to assist families where
possible.
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Skilled
card magician József Kovács, from Hungary, will be relocating to the UK in
late October. József, after a very successful UK lecture tour of ten societies
in July, will also launch his own website on September 1st at
www.the-magic-of-jozsef-kovacs.webnode.com. There are only six items in his
product range so far, but he hopes to add to this in the near future. If you
think your magic society, or magic day/convention, would enjoy a lecture from
József email jozefkmagic@gmail.com
for full details.
31.8.13
Gary
James Lecture. Geo Fitzpatrick writes: The Scottish Conjurers' Association
are chuffed to announce that Gary James will present the opening lecture for the
2013/14 season which kicks off on Wednesday 4th September. Gary was recently
awarded AIMC with Silver Star by the Magic Circle so he must be good. Time
7.30pm. Visitors welcome £5.00. Venue: SMPC, 8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale,
Glasgow G12 0QF (Map).
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Magic
Moments - just 3 weeks away. Jay Fortune writes: Calling all magicians... We
need you! Magic Moments is only 3 weeks from today. We're delighted to be
hosting a Magic Mega Party raising vital funds for a brilliant charity. But we
desperately need magicians to come and help. If you live in and around
Hertfordshire, we have the venue, the chance of some great publicity and need to
provide enough magicians to cater for 3000 people on the day! This is Magic
Moments biggest show yet and you can be part of it. To register your interest,
please ping an email to
magicmoments@live.co.uk. So please, give a little time, put a smile on
someone's face and let's make magic for a great cause. This year with your help
we'll pass the £50K mark. Thanks for the support!
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Slightly
Unusual are performing their full stage show at 'The Hall Green Little
Theatre' in Birmingham on 27th and 28th October and 1st November. "The show will
feature our full illusion show combining stunning grand illusions and laugh out
loud comedy. We will be supported by amazing comedy magician Alec Powell and
brilliant Street Dance Act 'Steps 8'." Tickets are priced at £10 and doors open
at 7pm for a 7.30pm start with close-up magic on arrival. Book via the theatre's
website www.hglt.co.uk. For
information about Slightly Unusual visit
www.slightlyunusual.co.uk. Show trailer:
You Tube. Venue: Hall
Green Little Theatre, Pemberley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 7RY (Map).
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September
E-Video Newsletter from Mark Leveridge Magic. Mark Leveridge writes: The
September E-Video Newsletter from Mark Leveridge Magic is now out and features
an explanation of the Card Spin in The Teach In. The Wrinkles section has a new
handling for The Horizontal Card Rise, while in It Could Only Happen Live I
relate the tale of how I almost fell foul of the law! There are dems and
background information on this month's Web Offer Bundle, in 60 Seconds To
Success I explain a way of accessing new magic which you might not have thought
about and in the Review Corner I talk about Practical Magic's new DVD on how to
present magic for children. The E-Video Newsletter is a 30 minute online
magazine style video presentation which is released on the 1st of every month
and access is available to purchase for a tiny sum individually, or for an even
smaller sum per issue if you take out a 1 year sub. Alternatively, if you join
E-Club Pro, our online club and information resource, you receive the E-Video
Newsletter each month for free. For more information and to watch a trailer of
the latest E-Video Newsletter go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/evn.php.
31.8.13
The
Watford Association of Magicians is pleased to announce that Fay Presto is
lecturing for them on Tuesday 3rd September at 8pm at the Bricket Wood Social
Club, Oak Ave, Bricket Wood, AL2 3LQ. Temporary membership for non-members is
£10. Contact Julie Carpenter at
auntiejulie@auntiejulie.com for details and directions.
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The
Oval Test of 2013 was magical for England as the Ashes series finished in a
3-0 victory, but for former Australian cricket stars Merv Hughes (pictured) and
Jeff Thomson, the real fun was in the VIP stand where Paul Craven spent the
Friday afternoon entertaining with cards, coins, mind-reading and spiders!
Combining two of his favourite loves, cricket and magic, Paul has also recently
performed for the England Women's Cricket Team at Lords and Wormsley, in support
of the Chance To Shine children's charity
www.chancetoshine.org.
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Current
Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year Sebastian Walton has been made
President of the Leeds Magical Association. The Leeds Magical Society was formed
in 1919 and despite various changes over the years Sebastian at 16 years 5
months is the youngest ever President. The Leeds Magic Circle was formed in 1934
as a breakaway group from the Leeds Magical Society which was led by Walter
Geary. It's conventions over the years have attracted such stars as Paul
Daniels, Ali Bongo, Ken Brooke, Johnny Hart and the legendary Fred Kaps. The
circle was the first to bring over top American lecturers. Could Sebastian be
the Youngest ever President of a Magic organisation? Graham Walton.
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The
Magic Car Boot Sale - West Bromwich. The Magic Car Boot Sale at West
Bromwich is now in its 20th year! The next one takes place on Sunday 8th
September at The Masonic Hall, Edward Street, West Bromwich B70 8NT (Map),
doors open at 9.30am and admission is £4. A few tables are still available, to
book contact Alec Powell on 07831 115448. It's always a great social event and a
chance to pick up some second-hand bargains that you can actually examine before
you buy. Plus the usual selection of dealers. Alec Powell.
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Wayne
Houchin Lecture - The London Society of Magicians. The London Society of
Magicians is delighted to host a lecture by Wayne Houchin on the 8th October
2013 at 7.00pm. Genii Magazine calls Wayne Houchin, "One of the hottest
magicians on the planet!" He has released some of the most popular magic effects
in the past decade, headlined at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and
Le Double Fond in Paris, and stars in the Discovery Channel's Breaking Magic:
The Magic of Science. He has astonished audiences in more than 30 countries
and he co-founded the popular website Theory11. During his 90 minute lecture,
Houchin presents an exploration of close-up, parlor and shock magic. In addition
to covering several of his popular marketed effects including The Signed Coin in
Can and Stigmata, Houchin presents brand new, unreleased magic. A wide variety
of material is discussed including magic using string, coins, soda, photographs,
lighters and more. Venue: Davenports Magic Shop, 7 Charing Cross Underground
Arcade, The Strand, London WC2N 4HZ. Start time 7pm. Visitors welcome, pay on
door £15 (Lectures are free for LSM members). Please reserve a place by emailing
the LSM Secretary Mark Saltissi
lsmmagic@hotmail.co.uk. Our website is
www.lsmmagic.magicandweb.com. Mark Saltissi LSM Secretary.
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Sean
Goodman Lecture. Keith Norman, Chairman The Magic Triangle writes: On Sunday
15th September The Magic Triangle is pleased to have Sean Goodman lecturing.
Sean is one of East Anglia's most popular magicians, performing both adult and
children's magic. Sean has originated the following effects: iCalc, a
fantastic effect using a borrowed iPhone. It's cool, even Dynamo did it on his
TV show! Shredded, a great routine for stand-up (even for kids!);
Colour by Numbers, Sean's multi-layered chair routine which makes a fitting
finish for any show; Starstruck, you predict someone’s star-sign in the
cleanest of ways. The Lecture starts at 7.30pm at The Village Hall, Thorrington
CO7 8HQ (Map).
Visiting Magicians £5.00.
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El
Loco. Six months on since his heart attack whilst performing aboard a cruise
ship, Wayne Slater, aka El Loco, is now back performing full time. Though Wayne
had many offers to buy his 'dentist chair' act he decided he could just not let
it go. "I have spent the summer restructuring the show bringing in more comedy
and re branding as just 'The Dentist Chair'." The website has also been updated
www.elloco.co.uk.
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Ryan
Schlutz's 'Miracles Without Moves' "Miracles without Moves features seven
jawdroppingly incredible slices of card magic that require no sleights at all.
Eschewing technical knucklebusting moves for ingenious trickery, routining and
plain old sneaky clever thinking Ryan Schlutz unleashes tricks that will utterly
floor your audience yet are simple and fun to perform."
www.bigblindmedia.com.
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Chester
Guild of Magicians have moved to a new venue: The Cross Keys, 2 Duke Street,
Chester CH1 1RP (Map).
www.crosskeyschester.co.uk.
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Come
Dine with Me, next Saturday 7th
September on Channel 4: "DJ Dave James is preparing a showbiz-themed
evening for his guests and has asked them to come dressed as pop stars.
While bar manager Claire Flatt and speed-dating guru Nicki Yucel have
mixed views on their host's celebrity connections, professional magician
David bonds with Dave after discovering his secret collection of Star
Trek memorabilia. But Dave's food leaves a sour taste when his guests
discover that he had help with his cooking." Plus repeats throughout the
week, see TV Magic.
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"Foundation:
David Copperfield On The Art Of Magic And Eternal Curiosity"
Click Here • "Crawley magician to share stage with Oasis star"
Click Here • "Illusionist Jan Rouven Films Dangerous Straightjacket Escape
for German National Television"
Click Here • "The Illusionists: Spellbound in Dubai"
Click Here • "We interview local
magicians ... and come away with dating tips."
Click Here •
"Dynamo casts a spell on Seven"
Click
Here • "How I unwind: Cosentino"
Click Here • "David Copperfield: The master of illusion and his fountain of
youth"
Click Here • Thanks for your news, always welcomed. Have a good week, Duncan.
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