Number 743 - 20th September 2014
The
IBM British Ring Convention starts this week in Bournemouth.
Geoffrey Newton, PRO, writes: The
IBM British Ring Convention starts this Wednesday, 24th September, in
Bournemouth and presents a packed 5 days of magic including shows,
international lectures, workshops, a dealers’ hall, gala of youth, British
Ring Shield Competition, nostalgia, gala dinner, a trip to Beaulieu,
special venue shows, international close-up gala, stars of the future,
Sooty and Friends Magic Show and a Gala of Magic and
Variety. How’s that for a magical marathon!
If you have not already registered you can do so on arrival for the full
convention, daily rate or weekend. This is an ideal opportunity to meet
up with old friends or make new ones. As you can see there is just about
something for everyone in this packed programme. Why not B in
Bournemouth, as many will B!
www.magicconvention.co.uk.
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FISM
Italy, 6th-11th July 2015 - First artists announced: Armando Lucero,
David Williamson, Luke Jermay, Raymond Crowe, Rob Zabrecky, Otto
Wesseley and Xavier Mortimer. Visit
www.fismitaly2015.com for all
the latest FISM Italy 2015 news.
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More
names announced for London's International Festival of Magic in November.
Joseph Barry (photo), whose recent "Inscrutable" DVD releases marked the
debut of one of magic's newest rising stars, will be lecturing on both
the Monday (Mentalism Day) and Tuesday (Card Magic Day). If you haven't
seen Joseph's material prepare to be well and truly fooled by direct
hard hitting effects. From America, Master Payne, will be presenting a
'daily dose of Payne' during the Festival. Those who have read his
regular columns in Magic magazine will know the level of thought Master
Payne approaches every subject with. However, until you have seen his
audio visual presentations that accompany his live talks, nothing will
prepare you for the sublime mixture of humour, slides and downright good
advice that each presentation encompasses. Known as the Prince of
PowerPoint in the world of magic he was the only presenter to be asked
to give two different presentations at the last Magic Live Convention in
Las Vegas and is always one of the keynote speakers at the Magic and
Meaning Conferences. On the Thursday (Stage and Screen Magic) it will be
an education for anyone who has ever thought of giving a PowerPoint type
talk, with both Payne and Richard Wiseman, another PowerPoint wizard,
both giving talks. Full festival details, with more guest names being
added all the time, can be found at
www.internationalmagic.com.
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Magician
Ben Hanlin joins ITV's 'Loose Women' to discuss his new series of
Tricked on Tuesday 23rd September at 12.30pm on ITV. The first in the
new series can be seen at 9pm on Tuesday 23rd September on ITV2. See
TV Magic.
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Derren Brown Infamous, Monday 22nd September,
9pm on Channel 4. "Bafta and RTS-winning Derren Brown returns to Channel 4 with his
extraordinary, acclaimed sell-out stage show Infamous. Featuring his
singularly inventive, intelligent mix of thought-provoking, compelling
entertainment that leaves his audiences enthralled and enlightened in
equal measure, Derren is captured live on stage at the Grand Theatre,
Leeds during his Olivier-nominated tour. The Times described the show as
"a thrilling evening in which Brown offers us the gorgeous idea that
we can take control of our own lives while also ensuring that we remain
putty in his hands".
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Andi
Gladwin takes over Genii magazine's Magicana column. Starting with
the October issue, Andi Gladwin will take over Genii magazine's Magicana
column. Following in the footsteps of Charlie Miller, Richard Kaufman,
Jim Patton, Tony Giorgio and David Acer, Andi will be responsible for
teaching three or four tricks every month from magicians from all over
the world. He will be the youngest, and first ever magician from outside
North America to be at the helm of magic's longest running trick column.
www.geniimagazine.com.
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3Sixty
by Wayne Dobson: "3Sixty is a revolutionary card to box effect. A
perfect ending to your ambitious card routine. A small clear Perspex box
with a folded card inside has been on display either on the table or in
the spectators hand throughout your favourite card routine. A freely
chosen signed card has disappeared from the deck, nowhere to be found;
there is only one place it can be! You ask the spectator to remove the
lid from the box and the folded card within is removed and found to be
the spectators signed card. Everything can now be fully examined!
'The best card in box ever!' Chris Dugdale. Pre-order now, limited
supplies, estimated release date October 2014."
www.waynedobson.co.uk.
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Luke
Jermay Lectures at the Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians on
Wednesday 24th September: " Luke Jermay has performed magic since the
age of 12. When he was only 15, Luke wrote his first published book 7
Deceptions (Wonder Wizards, 2000) which launched him as an innovator
within the magic community. Since then he has written a total of 34
books on the subject of mentalism and mind illusion. Luke has performed
his show worldwide in venues from local pubs to the London Palladium.
Best known for his use of suggestion and covert forms of psychological
influence, his trademark routines are a self-induced cessation of his
pulse, followed by stopping of a random audience member’s pulse, and The
Chair Prediction, a routine in which he predicts which chair a spectator
will choose to sit in. Luke's consulting work has been with Derren Brown
on season 1, 2 & 3. and with Criss Angel on seasons 1 and 2 of Mind
Freak. He has also worked with Marco Tempest on The Virtual Magician.
Luke also served as consultant for the television series The Mentalist.
More recently he has consulted for Dynamo. Visiting magicians welcome
for only £5.00. For details, contact Sue Oakley (President & Secretary)
sueoakley61@gmail.com. Or
visit our website
www.wcm-magic.co.uk.
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Magic:
Unleashed 2014 - tomorrow in York. "Magic:Unleashed, York's very own
magic convention, is back on Sunday 21st September, and tickets are
still available for both adults and children. With a number of dealers,
workshops and lectures, the York Priory Centre will be packed with
tricks, laughs and amazement. The popular lecture series this year will
feature 3 astonishing and experienced magicians eager to pass on their
insights and tips. Alex Pandrea, Chris Congreave and Wayne Goodman will
all be taking to the stage to give their tips and tricks to fellow
magicians." Venue: York Priory Centre, 15 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET (Map).
For more information visit
www.magic-unleashed.co.uk and also
Click Here.
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Axel Hecklau's UK Lecture Tour
is now fully underway. "German
Magician, Axel Hecklau, creator of 'Newsflash', 'Just A Cup' and
'Spoonaround' presents his lecture entitled 'Details' which includes high
impact, practical, strong magic with effects including 'Twist', 'Fusion'
and 'Out Of This World Extreme'. Axel has over thirty years experience
in magic and regularly performs at Berlin's Close-up Magic Club. Axel's
website is
www.axelhecklau.com. See
What's On for dates.
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SMS
presents #PopUpMagicFest: Secret Magic Sessions uses the art of
magic to inspire young people to learn new skills, connect, and share
unique experiences with others. Next month we are proud to present our
first ever #PopUpMagicFest where young people aged 8-18 years can learn
secrets to create their own magic in interactive workshops and
experience the beauty of live magic at a spectacular end of festival
performance. This weekend of free interactive magic activities will be
run on 18th and 19th October in the Marlborough Theatre (Brighton) in
support of World Mental Health Day 2014. Visit our website for full
information:
www.secretmagicsessions.com.
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The
Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle’s Star Lecture for 2014. Richard
Tynan writes: Fielding West at the Epstein Theatre Bar, Liverpool. Check
out his website and you’ll be blown away and queuing to get in,
www.fieldingwest.com. This is the man who Brooke Shields describes
as her favourite comedy magician, and of whom Lance Burton says “I love
his act!” More than a magician, he’s a teacher, motivational speaker and
consummate performer. Wednesday 1st October at 7pm. Guest magicians welcome (£10), for details contact
tynmagic@yahoo.co.uk.
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Enterteasement:
Comedy Magic Burlesque, Glasgow, October 11th & 12th, 8-10.30pm.
Enterteasement's monthly shows have a 4.7 star average customer review
and a reputation for selling out. Every performer in this bill has won
awards, received 5 Star Reviews and has been on TV! Line-up for October:
Des Mclean: Multi-award winning stand-up comedian, TV & Radio presenter;
Gary Little: voted: "Best Headline Comedian in Scotland"; Scott Agnew:
Scottish Comedian of the year 2008; Chris 'Woody' Dinwoodie: 5 x
Scottish Close-up Magic Champion; Sukki Singapora: "One Of The Most
Beautiful Women In Burlesque"
Click Here; Stakatto: Mind-blowing hula-hoop
routines. Saturday £14, Sunday £10. Venue: The Admiral, 72 Waterloo
Street, Glasgow G2 7DA (Map).
www.enterteasement.com.
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Steve
Short and Scott Penrose 'Life and Career of Alan Shaxon' lecture at
the Peterborough Society of Magicians. John Learoyd writes: Steve Short
and Scott Penrose will be presenting their new lecture on the Life and
Career of the late Alan Shaxon (based on their book: Alan Shaxon - The
Sophisticated Sorcerer) on Tuesday 18th November at 7.30 pm at The
Millfield Community Centre, New England Complex, Lincoln Road,
Peterborough PE1 2PE (Map).
In the first half Steve will talk about Alan's life and career, enhanced
with PowerPoint and video clips. In the second half Scott will show
and explain some of Alan's effects, all of which are "workers" in which
Alan had ironed out any problems over the course of many hundreds of
performances. Tea or Coffee and Biscuits are included during the
interval. Admission: Non members £5 at the door or £20 for groups of 5 or
6.
www.psmagicians.org.uk.
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Celebrity
Juice. "Keith Lemon continues
the twelfth series of the outrageous comedy panel show. TV presenters
Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby return as team captains, joined this
time by magician Dynamo and This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes." 10pm
on Thursday 25th September on ITV2. See
TV Magic.
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Portsmouth
Jumbo Day just got bigger! Phil Smith writes: We’re delighted to
announce two new items at this year’s Jumbo Day on Sunday November 2nd.
James Piper (photo) will be lecturing and demonstrating material from
his latest DVD set PiperActive and Alakazam will hold an extensive
Dealer Dem with (we are promised) some very special prices for Jumbo Day
attendees. Alongside the biggest second-hand magic sale in the country,
lectures from Jon Armstrong, Andi Gladwin and David Gemmell, a Gala show
featuring BBC TV’s Ben Hart and Martin Cox, the Magic Auction with some
fantastic bargains, and the 'Southern Magician of the Year' magic
competition in which you vote for the winner. It’s only £18 if you book
by September 30th (or £22 on the door and for bookings after this date).
Online booking at
www.jumboday.co.uk. Clubs and groups email us about our special ’10
tickets for £150’ offer - also only available until September 30th.
That’s a £7 saving per ticket!
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Oliver
Meech: When Magic and Science Collide 2.0' Comes Home. Hot from a
22-night Sell Out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Oliver Meech returns to
the Etcetera Theatre for his only London date. Catch his 2013 sell-out
smash, upgraded. Expect amazing tricks inspired by astounding science.
Oliver meddles with forces we barely understand, in a comedy magic show
for the QI generation. It’s the natural selection! Ages 7-107. ‘My
jaw hit the floor’ BBC. Total Sell Out: Edinburgh Fringe 2013 and
2014. Plus Sell Out performances in London, Brighton and beyond. Magic
Consultant: Discovery Channel. Performer: London 2012 Olympics.
Recommended: Time Out and Metro.
YouTube trailer:
www.bit.ly/omeech. Thursday 2nd October 2014 at 9.30pm (1 hour),
Etcetera Theatre, Camden. Tickets and info:
www.etceteratheatre.com.
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Kalanag.
German lawyer, historian and amateur magician Susanne Benöhr-Laqueur (www.sblq.de)
is currently writing a book about Kalanag, and writes: "Is anyone in
possession of historical material about, or by, Kalanag? Any information
would be very helpful to me. I am particularly interested in the years
of the '3rd Reich' (1933-1945). Please contact:
benoehr-laqueur@web.de.
Thank you."
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Abrakazam,
Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Prepare to be amazed this October as a brand
new show comes to the Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin. Presented by two of
the region's favourite entertainers, Cheeky Dog and Krisgar. With
spectacular illusions, interactive magic, endless comedy and amazing
puppets, Abrakazam promises to provide surprises and wonder for all the
family to enjoy. Come along and experience the Queen Mother Theatre come
to life for an unforgettable afternoon; the perfect half term treat!
Saturday 25th October at 2pm. Queen Mother Theatre, Hitchin,
Hertfordshire, SG4 9SP (Map).
Tickets: £8 full, £6 concessions. Buy tickets here:
www.queenmothertheatre.org.uk.
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The
Order of the Magi (Manchester) held their annual Comedy and Cabaret
competition last Tuesday with secretary Mike Sharples (photo, with
President Dave Magee) receiving the comedy award and Steve Manford
taking the cabaret cup. Magical judges on this occasion, from the Modern
Mystic League, were Peter Dean and Donald Monk. Both members and
visitors enjoyed a good evening of mixed magic from all the competitors.
Geoffrey Newton PRO.
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National
Lottery Awards. Michael Gee performed close-up magic last week at
the star-studded wrap-party of the National Lottery Awards. This
prestigious event took place at Pinewood Studios. National Lottery
players raise more than £33 million for projects across the UK every
week, and the Awards are held to recognise and reward the inspirational
impact of the great work that the projects do, from helping young people
to protecting our heritage. Michael is seen here with the presenter of
the show, John Barrowman.
www.michaelgeemagic.com.
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The
Chestnut Man is the title of magician Richard Smith's new book
(which features a magician in the story). "Emily regularly stared out of
her bedroom window at the chestnut man across the street. She was
fascinated by the way he let down-and-out people put their potatoes on
his fire to cook, even though they had no money to buy his chestnuts.
They would laugh and talk all night, sitting around his fire keeping
warm. She didn’t know where they went at night as when she got up to go
to school in the morning they had gone; all except the chestnut man, he
was always there. One day, Emily, through curiosity more than anything
else, walked over to the other side of the street to ask him a question.
Little did she know it was to be a meeting that would change her life in
more ways than she could ever have imagined." The Chestnut Man is
available via
www.readerscorner.co.
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Balloon
Modelling Care & Share Fun Day with Daz Cooper, 30th September, Manchester.
Organiser Graham Lee writes: The day will run form 10am - 5pm with four
workshop sessions and a competition or two with a few prizes to win as
well. Daz has a very unique style and will be sharing his body torso
technique. There are a few pictures to view on the Balloon Chat forum,
Click Here. There is a small fee to attend the day or you could join
the Balloon Artistes Guild and attend up to ten Balloon Days throughout
the year with the three star lecture days being recorded for club
members only. Booking details,
Click Here or contact Graham Lee
www.balloonchat.co.uk for more information.
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Mat Franco Wins Ninth Season of America's Got Talent"
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new tricks to Barking"
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"Michael Vine quits Objective Productions"
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"Magicians Penn & Teller on Houdini, Graceland and their first Memphis
show in 17 years"
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"Skeptic joins Blaine in water tank routine"
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"David Blaine astounds Manila in 'Real or Magic' show"
Click Here • That's it for another week! Your UK magic news is
always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
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