Number 763 - 7th February 2015
Danny
Buckler's Magic Salon, Windsor. The magic show where the world’s finest
trick artists perform headline sets before sharing their insights about magic
with our genial host. Danny will present two of the biggest names in UK magic in
an evening of illusion, card tricks and mystery in a chat show revealing how a
magician’s mind works. A firm favourite of Laughing Coyote and The Firestation,
Danny will welcome to his Windsor stage: Denmark’s biggest star of magic and
comedy – TV star and author Rune Klan, and one of the world’s leading sleight of
hand artists and star of C4 show 'Trick Artist' Ben Earl. The show will open
with close-up card tricks and sleight of hand before Ben Earl joins Danny on the
sofa for a discussion about how he designs his tricks and his relationship with
magic. The final act of the evening is Denmark’s equivalent of Michael McIntyre.
The biggest star on Danish TV – host of TV shows, live tours, author of
bestselling book ‘Rune's World’ – Rune Klan has toured Europe and North America
and performed all over the world with his combination of comedy and magic –
making guest appearances on mainstream comedy showcases as well as specialist
magic shows Rune is the perfect way to close a very special evening of magic and
chat and a special treat for UK audiences as he sets out to make 2015 his year
in the UK. 8pm on Thursday, 19th February, at The Firestation, Windsor. Tickets:
www.firestationartscentre.com.
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Warning:
Blackpool's Festival of Magic is about to sell out! "Only a few seats remain
for all three Gala Shows in the Opera House. Due to the heavy bookings for the
Friday, extra entertainment will be provided from 10am on Friday morning. You'll
need to act straight away if you want to attend the world's biggest and best
Magicians Festival.
www.blackpoolmagic.com or ring Arthur Casson on 01253 393688."
7.2.15
Conjuring
at the Court, London: For our show on Thursday February 26th we’re delighted
to present three completely new acts. There’s the astounding Mat Ricardo, who’s
performed at comedy and theatre festivals around the world, international
cabaret, variety and burlesque, and TV shows including the Jonathan Ross show,
with prizes galore for his smart, entertaining and unusual juggling. Another
scoop is the world-renowned Fay Presto, who’s performed for the Queen, Elton
John, Dustin Hoffman, Rod Steward, Eric Clapton and had many TV appearances. The
extraordinary Justin Monehen; trained originally as a ballet dancer, he uses
mime and illusion to create a unique and mind-blowing visual style. Returning to
the Court is one of our favourites, Tim Shoesmith, a funny and engaging comedy
magician. Hosted by co-producer, genial magician Russell Levinson. A night of
variety, magic, comedy and entertainment. The show starts at 8pm and runs to
10pm with an interval. Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 8PH
(Map).
Book now:
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
7.2.15
Wayne
Houchin Lecture at The Magic Circle, London.
Wayne Houchin (USA) will be performing his two-hour lecture ‘Strange Ideas’ on
Wednesday 11th February 2015 exclusively in London at The Magic Circle.
This is part of The Magic Circle Star Lecture Series. "'Strange Ideas' is the new presentation from Wayne Houchin, whose work as a
performance artist, magician, and dare-devil has made him one of the most
popular mystery entertainers in the world.
Part performance and part lecture, Strange Ideas features a variety of new magic
and surprising variations. Attendees will learn magic with needles, string, a
helium balloon, dollar bills, cards, and more.
Houchin’s magic is powerful and practical, and is suitable for both close-up and
parlour style performances.
Wayne Houchin has performed around the world in more than 30 countries. He’s
appeared on NBC’s Today Show, headlined the world-famous Magic Castle in
Hollywood,
and made history when he stopped time during a live nationally televised stunt
in Santo Domingo.
Houchin currently stars in the Discovery Channel's Breaking Magic and The Magic
of Science which has been watched by more than 100 million people worldwide."
The Magic Circle will open at 5.30pm and the lecture will run from 7pm-9.30pm (with a break). Entrance is free for members or
£15 for non-member magicians. Non-members should email
darrylrose@themagiccircle.co.uk to
have their names added to the guest list in advance.
www.themagiccircle.co.uk.
7.2.15
Digital
Hijack with Troy. Digital Hijack with Troy (working title) will
demonstrate just how easy it is to be scammed, have your private pictures used
or your identity stolen. The one-hour programme from Objective Productions will
be fronted by south east London street magician Troy Von Scheibner and reveal
the simple scams used by thieves, conmen, advertisers, multi-national
corporations and even politicians to access your personal data. Who is watching
you? Using a series of stunts Troy and his crack team of undercover agents will
track down the over sharers, the careless and the many who simply don’t take
their data security seriously to show them how easy it is to be scammed and how
they can protect themselves against it. Digital Hijack with Troy was created by
Objective Productions’ Head of Magic, Anthony Owen.
7.2.15
Paul
Daniels at The Quayside Cabaret Club. "The Quayside Cabaret Club presents
the nation's favourite magician Paul Daniels and the lovely Debbie McGee on
Thursday 18th June. Also featuring Newcastle's favourite magician Chris Cross.
Doors 7pm, meal 7,30pm, showtime 8pm. Prima Ristorante, 40-46 The Side,
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JA. £45 per person includes three course meal
and cabaret. Call 01912 331011 to book."
7.2.15
Magic
Partnership enters 12th year. A long running North East partnership is
making magic happen as it enters its 12th landmark year. Specialist retailer
Magicbox, which sells a
range of magic tricks, props and accessories at stores in Newcastle, intu
Metrocentre and online, has signed up to sponsor the
South Tyneside
International Magic Festival 2015. The week-long event, which attracts
hundreds of professional magicians and magic fans from around the world, has
been organised annually by South Tyneside Council since 2004. Magicbox has been
there right from the beginning and have sponsored the event for the past nine
years. Graeme Shaw, a partner at Magicbox said: "The South Tyneside
International Magic Festival is a highlight in the worldwide magic calendar and
delivers a huge boost not just to the borough’s economy but to the North East
magic fraternity as a whole."
As part of its long-standing sponsorship agreement, Magicbox are once again
organising one of the South Tyneside Magic Festival’s showcase events, the
Family Magic Extravaganza. This year’s show, which takes place at the Customs
House, South Shields on Wednesday March 11th, will feature live performances by
some of the North East’s top magicians, including Graeme, who was the youngest
ever president of the Newcastle Magic Circle. He will be joined by experienced
children’s’ entertainers Tony Parx, Russ Brown, Magic Mickey, Dain Cordean and
compere Tony Junior, as well as juggling and comedy double act Double Trouble.
Further details and a full line-up for the South Tyneside International Magic
Festival can be found at
www.southtynesidemagic.com.
7.2.15
MindFX.
Michael Murray has been a creating mentalism effects for over 15 years. His very
first commercial release, Beyond ESP, has sold over 15,000 copies worldwide to
date. Since then he has continued to receive high praise for his work, from such
names as Banachek, Richard Osterlind, Paul Vigil, Peter Turner, Colin McLeod,
Mark Elsdon and Jerome Finley. In May 2014 Michael opened
MindFX, a website
dedicated to his personal mentalism releases. Amongst the items available is his
first official book 'A Piece of My Mind' which won the Tarbell Award (Book of
the Year) 2014 on the Magic Cafe. Specialising in linguistic deception and a
pioneer of new principles within mentalism, Michael has quickly established
himself as one of the UK’s leading creators of mentalism. With new ideas being
developed on a daily basis
MindFX is certainly one site that you do not want to miss.
7.2.15
Luke
Jermay: Sixth Sense UK Tour.
"Luke Jermay is the most incredible man you’ve probably never heard of.
He can read your mind. No really; he can read your mind. He doesn’t use
mind games or psychological tricks; there are no smoke and mirrors. He
can simply read your mind. Jermay’s - Sixth Sense has gained critical
acclaim with 5 Star reviews from Edinburgh to London’s West End. You’ll
be amazed at Jermay’s incredible powers; he knows your past, present and
future, sometimes better than you do. From your favourite schoolteacher,
childhood pet even the colour of your underwear, Jermay impossibly knows
all, sees all and tells (almost) all in an expert display of telepathy
and personal predictions about your future developed to amazing razor
sharp accuracy."
"My jaw dropped repeatedly… Jermay puts us in a state where we can
wonder whether life has more possibilities than we thought it did an
hour before." The Times.
"Jermay is different…to gain power like
his he must be in league with the Devil. Utterly astonishing in the
extreme." Edinburgh Evening News.
"Jermay is mind blowing. You would be out of your mind to miss this
show!" The Sun.
Now on tour, see What's On and www.jermay.com/tour. 7.2.15
Variety
Live at Thwaites Empire, Blackburn: "On March 12th we'll be bringing a world
class variety show to Blackburn. There's hilarious comedy, mind boggling
illusion, jaw dropping juggling and unusual oddities as we present modern
vaudevillian delights in a show for all the family. The show's hosted by comedy magician Mark James and features: juggler Michael Jordan. One half of
High Jinx, an incredible juggler with a flair for creating hilarious high energy
routines; Unusualist, Doctor Diablo, one of the world's finest purveyors of the
odd and strange. Headlined by illusionist Andrew Green. Andrew has performed in
summer seasons, television and variety for over 20 years. When booking tickets
via the box office quote discount code VARIETYLIVEDISCOUNT to get adults tickets
for just £6. That's 33% off a full price ticket. See full details at
www.thwaitesempiretheatre.co.uk and find out how to win a poster signed by
the cast at
www.facebook.com/MagicianMarkJames.
7.2.15
Too
Hot To Handle. RSVPMagic presents a brand new trick by Kieron Johnson Too
Hot To Handle: "Imagine being able to seemingly control temperature! A cold
can of soda handled by the spectator, suddenly becomes hot and now contains
a chosen hot drink! Any drink can be used. Coffee, tea, latte, black, white, one
sugar or two even! This is being pre-released at Blackpool and will only be
available from us at RSVPMagic until its official launch on 28th February
worldwide. Due to the manufacture of the two special Glo Holders supplied,
numbers will initially be limited. You can pre-order now however and get it
early on the 19th February only from
www.rsvpmagic.com. See
the trailer and the amazing reactions that this trick gets:
Click Here."
7.2.15
Peter Antoniou - Happy Medium. Award-winning Psychic Comedian, Peter Antoniou
is bringing his all-new
mind reading show to the Mimetic Festival! Simply focus on a question about
anything and he'll read the question from your mind and provide an answer. It
doesn't matter if it's about your past, present, future, or your love life, anything goes in this fully interactive and improvised
comedy show. Prepare to have your frontal lobe fondled and funny bone tickled,
and ask, is your mind safe? "His ad libs are fast and sharp; a balance between humour and astonishment"
The
Scotsman. Thursday 26th February and Friday 27th February at 8pm. COG ARTSpace,
113 Southgate Road, Above The De Beauvoir Arms, London N1 3JS (Map)
www.cogartspace.com.
7.2.15
Kieron
Johnson lecture, York University. Kieron Johnson presents his fantastic
lecture on the weird and wonderful magic he's created on Tuesday 10th February
at 7.30pm. Hosted by the University Magic Society, tickets are £5 for
non-members. Free parking from 6pm. Magic Society members will be there to
direct guests from the car park to lecture room P/L/005 and the car park (first
big car park on your right, students will direct you to the lecture room) can be
found on Newton Way, YO10 5DE (Map).
Come see what Kieron has to offer! (Kieron will also be talking about tricks
from his upcoming Blackpool release, Too Hot To Handle). Organised by Tom
Crosbie and The University of York Magic Society
magic@yusu.org Tel 07791 306976.
7.2.15
The
Magicians' Podcast this week features the award winning Will Houstoun! Listen to this Podcast
and catch up with previous ones at
magicianspodcast.podbean.com. Also see
www.facebook.com/MagiciansPodcast and iTunes,
Click Here.
7.2.15
Bath
Circle of Magicians Cody S. Fisher Lecture: The Bath Circle of Magicians
will be hosting a Cody S. Fisher (USA) lecture on Thursday 19th March at 8pm at
St Mary’s Church Hall, Saltford (Near Bath) BS31 3EL (Map).
There will be a £10 charge at the door for non-members of the Bath Circle of
Magicians who are very welcome to attend! Contact
bathcm@virginmedia.com for further
information. Ian Fraser, Secretary Bath Circle of Magicians.
7.2.15
Jamie Allan iMagician Tour. In this action packed show, audiences will witness
the most incredible illusions ever staged. Using the latest technology,
iMagician includes high powered laser beams, iPads, Twitter, Facebook, and new
for our 2015 show, the mind blowing 'Virtual assistant' a routine which involves
a full scale volumetric hologram. After mesmerising American audiences for 12
years with his fusion of magic and technology, Jamie is now set to launch a
spectacular UK tour - iMagician: The Evolution of Magic. Tour starts
Wednesday, 11th February, see
What's On.
7.2.15
The
Mark Leveridge February Podcast. Grab a coffee and spend half an
hour in the company of Mark Leveridge as he chats about a range of
interesting magical topics. For instance, did you know that some of your
spectators may have Rhabdophobia? If you don't know what that that is,
listen to the Podcast. Mark also comments on Rick Lax's assertion that
only 1% of all magicians are genuinely creative, explains why he thinks
that strolling magicians should make sure they 'educate' their bookers
so that they understand what is, and what is not, possible, and he
observes how increasingly people attending large dinner functions seem
to be spending less and less time sitting at their tables, even when the
food's there! All this, plus more, will hopefully provide plenty to get
you thinking and to keep you entertained. You can listen now at
www.markleveridge.co.uk/podcast.php or
www.markleveridge.podbean.com.
7.2.15
UK
mentalist Michael Murray scooped the Tarbell Award (Book of the Year) 2014
with the release of his first official book 'A Piece of My Mind'. Receiving
almost 30% of the nominations, his book was singled out as the must have title
of the year. Michael's book was also listed as one of the top ten releases of
2014 on Jheffs Market Place of the Mind. To read more about the contents, or to
purchase a copy of this book, head over to
www.mindfx.co.uk.
7.2.15
Wayne
Houchin Edinburgh Magic Circle lecture: Just a reminder that Edinburgh
Magic Circle are hosting a Scottish exclusive lecture by Wayne Houchin from the
USA on Thursday 12th February. Doors open 7.15pm,
lecture starts at 8pm. £10 entry. Venue: Coltbridge Bowling Club, 1A Coltbridge
Gardens, Haymarket, Edinburgh EH12 6AQ (Map).
Ian Buchan, Secretary EMC.
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Mid
Essex Magicians are hosting 'A Night of Wonder' on Tuesday 10th February:
"Michael Leach, with permission from Tommy's estate, will present a night
exploring the great work of Tommy Wonder with theories and psychology, explained
along with some of his great routines including: Two Cup routine and Tamed Card
and Ambitious Card to Ring Box. 8pm at The Cricketers Arms, Penny Royal Road,
Danbury, Chelmsford CM3 4ED (Map)
facebook.com/events/1600845486810583."
7.2.15
Scott
Creasey lectures at The Surrey Society of Magicians on 12th February: "What
do you do when the luggage containing your props goes to Madrid as you arrive
for an important show in Barcelona? How would you cope if you arrived at a venue
and the client, who booked you for a close-up strolling performance, suddenly
changed his mind and asked you to perform a full stand-up/cabaret set? Learn how
seven years of performances for unforgiving holiday makers on the Spanish Costa
del Sol club circuit have shaped Scott’s mentalism performances to ensure all
his routines are interactive, fast paced and personal, and can be performed in
almost any environment. In this brand new lecture Scott performs and dissects
his 'Act in a Paper Bag', a full stand-up/cabaret/close-up act the props for
which can be purchased for a few pounds on any high street. Members are free and
visiting magicians are welcome for a £10 entrance fee, the lecture takes place
in Leatherhead, Surrey at 8pm for full details contact Adam Mosley
info@surreymagic.org.uk."
7.2.15
RSVPMagic
have just released a brand new DVD from the brilliant Brendan Rodrigues entitled
Visualize: Featuring some of the most amazing visual magic that
you'll see, Brendan's DVD is quite unique in that no card tricks are featured!
Hard hitting and eye popping, you'll learn magic using pens, rubber bands,
sponge hearts and crystal balls that make Visualize a unique DVD. Watch
the trailer:
Click Here.
Available from
www.rsvpmagic.com.
7.2.15
The
Secret World of Charles Dickens, mirth, marvels and the mysterious featuring Ian
Keable. Ian Keable, a previous recipient of The Magic Circle’s prestigious
Comedy Award and resident of Highgate, performs the favourite magic tricks of
Charles Dickens and replicates the spooky practices of Victorian psychics.
Charles Dickens, in addition to being one of the world’s greatest writers, was
an expert conjurer. He was also intrigued with Spiritualism, attending séances
when they were first introduced in the mid nineteenth-century. This humorous
and mystifying show tells how Dickens was inspired to take up conjuring and
reveals how his tricks are just as deceptive today as they were in his time.
Venue: Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate, London N6 4BD (Map).
Thursday to Saturday, 19th to 21st March at 7.30 pm. Sunday 22nd March Matinee
at 4pm. Tickets £12-£16 (concessions available) Box Office: 020 8340 3488
www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com
www.charlesdickensmysteryshow.co.uk.
7.2.15
Kieron
Lefever Manchester Circle of Magicians lecture. "The eccentric and
outrageous Kieron Lefever arrived on the magic scene with a bang in the form of
his 'To The Max' DVD. Since then Kieron has unleashed his highly acclaimed
'Chaotic' DVD and 'Remaxed Iceolation'. Expect something unique and
entertainingly outrageous! He advises Troy. "Brilliant, mad, obsessive
thinking, that has created spectacular effects. You are a true one off. Keep up
the brilliant work." Andy Nyman. This weeks 7.30 session sees two members
share effects they are working on. Peter Roberts and Mike Hinde both have tricks
to show us and will take half of the session each.
9th February.
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk."
7.2.15
Mark
James returns to lecture at the Order of The Magi on Tuesday February 10th
at 8pm. It has been almost three years since the last one and this evening is
sure to be a treat. If you've never seen Mark's lecture before this is a great
time to do it. The evening will be a 'best of' lecture, featuring stacks of new
material along with a few requested favourites from the previous lecture. The
evening will be split into two sections, featuring, close-up magic as well as
stand-up and children’s routines. It's guaranteed there'll be something for
everyone along with hilarious stories and a no holds barred Q&A session. There
is a door charge for non members. Directions on
www.orderofthemagi.org.uk. Geoffrey Newton PRO.
7.2.15
Wayne
Houchin Fylde Mystics lecture: "The Fylde Mystics are proud to present the
brand new lecture from Wayne Houchin. This will be the only North of England
lecture on Wayne's current tour. Wayne will be presenting his Strange Ideas
lecture where attendees will learn magic with needles, string, a helium balloon,
dollar bills, cards, and more. Houchin’s magic is powerful and practical, and is
suitable for both close-up and parlour style performances. Wayne Houchin has
performed around the world in more than 30 countries. He’s appeared on NBC’s
Today Show, headlined the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, and made
history when he stopped time during a live nationally televised stunt in Santo
Domingo. Houchin currently stars in the Discovery Channel's Breaking Magic and
The Magic of Science which has been watched by more than 100 million people
worldwide. The lecture will be on Monday 16th February, at 8pm at the South
Shore Lawn Tennis Club (FY4 5HZ) with a £5.00 on the door charge for visitors,
although booking is advised as we have already received a lot of enquires from
visitors for this lecture. For more details and to confirm your place email Alan
Mylecraine info@fyldemystics.co.uk
or visit
www.fyldemystics.co.uk."
7.2.15
Crafted
With Carey. John Carey's new hard backed book, which is being published by
Magicseen Publications on February 20th at the Blackpool Convention, contains
nearly 70 top effects from the creative mind of John himself and some of his
friends. If you already have some of John's material and wonder what might be
included in the book, go to the special Magicseen pre-publication book order
page
Click Here and you will be able to download a file which lists all of the
book's contents. If you place your order for the book by Saturday 14th February,
you will also receive a free download of Best of British, one of
Magicseen's most popular books. John will be spending some time each day at the
Blackpool Convention on the Magicseen stand demonstrating routines from the new
book, so make sure you call by to catch John in action and to see what else
Magicseen has to tempt you with.
7.2.15
Patrick
Page Auction. Sale of items relating to Chung Ling Soo, Houdini, Thurston,
Kellar, Fred Karno and more. Janette Page writes: We are selling some of our
dad's collection of magic ephemera. The sale will take place on Saturday 7th
February 2015 at Potter & Potter Auctions, the magic auctioneers in Chicago,
USA. The sale starts at 10am Chicago time and is also online. Many of the lots
are Houdini related, there is a Chung Ling Soo signed performance contract (see
photo at the bottom of the page), some Thurston and Keller items, and much more.
Dad's 'magical treasures' start at lot no 409 and are included in the sale of
'The Collection of J P Jackson'. For more information see
www.liveauctioneers.com.
7.2.15
The
Real Secrets of Magic by Jack Delvin. Originally planned as a monthly magic
course Jack Delvin's 'The Real Secrets of Magic' has instead been released as a
238 page ebook: "The most wonderful, beautiful, thing about the art of magic is
that anyone can learn it. Most people think that to be a magician you have to be
extremely dexterous with your hands, but that is not necessarily so. Some tricks
are entirely self-working, relying on clever subtleties, crafty apparatus, or
what magicians call gimmicks. All you need is the knowledge. You can perform
magic anywhere, anytime, anyhow, amuse and amaze people and make them happy,
and, what’s more, make yourself happy at the same time." Featuring around 100
tricks/routines/ideas, available from
www.jackdelvin.co.uk.
7.2.15
John
Styles is up to his old tricks, back on the road again in 'The Magnificent
Music Hall'. So far, venues include Oxford, Epsom, East Grinstead, Northampton,
Camberley, Stoke on Trent and Chatham.
7.2.15
Perry
Salmon - Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians' winner. Sue Oakley writes: On
Wednesday 4th February, the Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians, held their annual
competition for newcomers. It was a strong competition and the worthy winner of
the 2015 William Stevens Shield competition was Perry Salmon.
7.2.15
Tony
Green. Quentin Reynolds writes: Tony Green passed away on Thursday, 5th
February in Ipswich. Before turning pro, Tony was a cabinet maker and that skill
came in very handy in making his own props and puppets. For many years he
performed Punch & Judy, Vent and Magic in the Clacton area. Multiple daily
performances on the beach during the summer season led him to devise many extra
interludes and bits of business for his Punch shows. These were published in two
books, Professional Punch, and Puppets With Punch, by The Supreme Magic Co. For
a number of years Tony also made all the Punch puppets for Supreme. Tony retired
from performing in the 80's and moved to Ipswich opening a toy and joke shop
Gags and Giggles. Condolences to his wife Rosemary and son and daughter.
7.2.15
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News
Deadline reminder. Please submit news by Thursday if possible - absolute
deadline 12 noon Friday, no exceptions. DT.
7.2.15
"Microsoft
Advertising teams up with Fiat and magician Dynamo for campaign
extension"
Click Here • "Magician Dynamo hails Charles help"
Click Here • "Watch teenage magician Dean Leavy bamboozle our
reporter"
Click Here • "Researcher studies psychology of magic"
Click Here • "Penn & Teller: Technology has morphed the magic act"
Click Here • "Misdirections Magic Shop: The Inner Sunset's Wizard
School"
Click Here • "I want to believe in magic"
Click Here • Wayne Slater's final 'El Loco' show will take place at
the old Butlin's hotel, The Grand Hotel Scarborough, on 22nd February,
closing a weekend of comedy • "The Incredible Candles"
Click Here • "Chloe Crawford receives 'Assistant of the Year Award'
from Society of American Magicians"
Click Here • Many thanks for your news submissions as ever. See you
next week, Duncan.
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