Number 791 - 22nd August 2015
Jamie
Raven joins Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on This Morning on
Friday morning, talking about his upcoming headline appearance in
The Illusionists, which opens in the West End on November 14th, and also
presenting a brand new illusion live in the studio. See
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Aaron
Crow will join
Impossible for the final week of the run on Monday 24th August. The hit
magic spectacular finishes its 5 week run at the Noel Coward Theatre on 29th
August, before embarking on a worldwide tour. On joining the show, Aaron said:
"Im thrilled and honoured to be joining Impossible alongside such a talented
group of illusionists and magicians, and looking forward to bringing some of my
magic to the West End for the last week of the run". 22.8.15
The Magic Circle Awards Ceremony
2015. A champagne reception with stunning close-up magic followed by a
star-studded stage show and the awards announcements and presentations. A chance
to see inside the headquarters of the world-famous Magic Circle for a
special awards evening.
Be amazed as magic is performed before your very eyes and in the intimate
setting of The Magic Circle theatre.
The evening will include the presentation of awards to magicians who have been
judged to have made a special contribution to the art of illusion. Saturday 10th
October from 7.30pm.
Tickets £15 plus fee via
www.themagiccircle.co.uk/public-events.
Venue: The Magic Circle headquarters,
12 Stephenson Way,
Euston,
London NW1 2HD (Map).
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DMC
at the EMC: Scottish Exclusive. DMC will be presenting a one-off lecture at
the home of Edinburgh Magic Circle at The Myreside Pavilion on Monday 14th
September at 7.30pm. For details visit
www.edinburghmagiccircle.com. Tickets are £10. Venue: Edinburgh Magic
Circle, Myreside Pavilion, 79 Myreside Road, Edinburgh.
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Dynamo:
Magician Impossible is being shown for the first time on Freeview, from
August 30th, on Dave (Channel 12). "In the first show street magician Dynamo
will have you speechless as he performs a spectacular Matrix-style levitation,
physically moves a girl's tan line and performs magic with rock star Ian Brown."
See TV Magic.
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Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee are guests on Lorraine on Friday 28th August. "Gaby Roslin presents the morning show featuring a topical mix of entertainment, showbiz glamour, fashion, food, discussion and celebrity gossip. Magician Paul Daniels and his wife Debbie McGee chat about their latest national tour and tell us all about what they will be up to." See TV Magic. Also see What's On for tour dates. 22.8.15
Magic
& Mirth - London. A monthly show of live comedy stage magic, hosted by
cabaret magician Dee Riley. On Wednesday September 9th the evening will feature
some of London's finest female cabaret magicians including Fay Presto, Loretta
Von Dini, Steph Jayne and Miss. Katy Jones. 8pm at
The Star of Kings, 126
York Way, Kings Cross, London. Book your seat via
www.behindburlesque.co.uk/mm4.
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Between
the Lines is one of Michael Murray's most popular mentalism releases, having
sold over 3,000 copies worldwide: "MindFX is proud to announce the release of
the BTL Book which contains 100 refill pages. This gives you the option of
leaving the spectator with an authentic souvenir at the end of each performance.
Alternatively, you may use this book as a force book providing an extra dynamic
to the routine. For those that don't yet own this stunning effect the original
booklet has been expanded with further insights. For further information please
visit:
www.mindfx.co.uk."
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Close-up Magic at The Magic Circle,
London. Friday 4th September. This event showcases some of the best close-up magicians available
and audiences get to meet the performers and experience the magic in the
intimate setting of the headquarters of the world-famous Magic Circle in
London. This popular event features contemporary close-up magic in an informal setting.
The format is of four tables, (two in the Devant Room and two in the Clubroom)
with a limited audience at each. Four magicians of contrasting styles perform a
20-minute set for each group in turn, typically with cards, coins and borrowed
objects.
Volunteers are often used who will be as close to the magic as possible. There
is a 30-minute interval.
Although all shows are of a universal nature and young enthusiasts are welcomed,
80 minutes of close-up is not usually recommended for those under 12.
Doors open 7pm - shows start at 7.30pm and finish at approximately 9.30pm.
Tickets £19.50 plus fee via
www.themagiccircle.co.uk/public-events.
Venue: The Magic Circle headquarters,
12 Stephenson Way,
Euston,
London NW1 2HD (Map).
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Nick Einhorn Lecture - Liverpool Magic Circle. September 2nd at 7.30pm. Lecture nights: Visitors £10. Full Members £5. Venue: Longmoor Social Club, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool L9 9EN (Map) 100 yards from Fazakerley railway station. www.liverpoolmagiccircle.co.uk Richard Smith, secretary: 07979 804823. 22.8.15
Sean Goodman Lecture
- Liverpool Magic Circle. October 7th at 7.30pm.
Lecture nights: Visitors £10. Full Members £5.
Venue: Longmoor Social Club,
Longmoor Lane,
Liverpool L9 9EN (Map)
100 yards from Fazakerley railway station.
www.liverpoolmagiccircle.co.uk Richard Smith, secretary: 07979 804823.
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Magic
on the Fringe. Mel Harvey writes: Just a short overview of magic at The
Edinburgh Fringe that I witnessed this week. It was my first time at the Fringe
and a birthday treat and what a buzz it was. All the leafleteers out on the
streets all vying for business; even most street entertainers were including
magic and escapology. It's impossible in six days to see all 4000 plus shows,
but I managed to see a few. They ranged from student dramas to the pros
strutting their stuff, I even managed to bump into Rodney Bewes of the Likely
Lads and had a meal with the staff of Fawlty Towers. Michael Jordan presented a
family show of magic, juggling and illusion to a packed family crowd. Paul
Dubeck surprised many with an edgy show of comedy and magic, which he topped
with his hand shadows. Ed Hilsum, back from his tour, was granting magic wishes
with some help from James Freedman. Los Angeles magician Magiko thrilled a
parlour crowd with his laid-back magic and mind reading which held the audience
spellbound. To round off my birthday treat I was taken to Breakfast at
Piffany's with our own John van der Put as Piff the Magic Dragon, who, with his
team, created a very special magical game show. The showgirl in the photo had
come over with John from Las Vegas specially for the Fringe!"
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'The
Big Variety Night' - Calderfields Golf & Country Club, Walsall: "Slightly
Unusual are hosting 'The Big Variety Night' on Thursday 17th September at
Calderfields Golf & Country Club in Walsall. This is a charity event - every
penny raised will be donated to 'Good News All Round' which raises money to
supply clean water to children in Africa. It promises to be an excellent night
and the ticket price of £20 includes a full carvery as well as the following
entertainment: Close-up magic from Nemed Phoenix and Alex Foden; Caricatures
from Chris Ryder; Cabaret from Comedy Magician Sam Leeds (resident magician at
Alton Towers); Grand Illusions from Slightly Unusual; Musical performance
from David Kettle (international superstar who has performed in front of the
Queen three times). Tickets are only £20 (or £10 for children) and can be booked
by visiting
www.slightlyunusual.co.uk or calling Craig Petty on 07947123967. Also see
YouTube."
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The
Magicians' Podcast this week features London based magician Marc Kerstein.
It's another good'un! Listen to the Podcasts
and catch up with previous ones at
magicianspodcast.podbean.com also see
www.facebook.com/MagiciansPodcast.
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Magicians at the Half Moon - Bishop's Stortford. Andy Clockwise writes: Friday 28th August, put it in your diary now! Why? Because it's time for another 'Magicians at the Half Moon' and this month promises to be another cracker of a show (aren't they all?). Wayne Fox (Foxy! Foxy! Foxy!) will be hosting and performing throughout the evening introducing this month's visiting magicians: Oliver Tabor (multi-award winning magician) and Chris Wood (Member of the Inner Magic Circle - Gold Star). As per usual, doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm at the Half Moon, 31 North Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2LD (Map). Tickets are £15 on the door or you can save yourself £5 by calling Martin Cox (show producer) on 01279 659562 and reserve your seats. 22.8.15
Tom
Peach/Oracle Team write: "Do you have what it takes? Do you have a brilliant
idea for a new original magic trick or gimmick? Oracle are interested! Oracle is
a new exciting magic effect company looking for exciting new magicians and
effects. If you have an exciting idea we would love to hear from you, here's
what you do. Record some footage of the effect. Upload it on YouTube as an
unlisted link. Send us the link together with a description and the subject
title 'Submission'. Out of respect all submissions are kept in strict confidence
and will not be publicised without prior agreement with yourself. Email all
submissions to my personal address at tommagic@myself.com. Our team will look
over the effect and get back to you within 24 hours. You could be the next big
thing! We are looking forward to working with you!"
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Behind
the Illusion: Unlocking the 9 Types of Magic. From the publishers: Darcy, a
thrilling Canadian illusionist, won the coveted People's Choice Award in Seattle
and performed at the Magic Castle in Hollywood before he was legally of age.
Aged 26, he dazzled the nation as a finalist on ITV's Britain's Got Talent and
on ITV special Edge of Reality. In Behind the Illusion, magician Darcy Oake
takes you through the nine traditionally accepted forms of magic. He reveals the
origins and science behind various illusions, and explains why there is a
difference between what the eye sees and what is actually happening on stage; as
well as giving famous examples from history, and his own personal twists on
them. Hardcover, 224 pages. To be published by Cassell on 3rd September 2015.
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Jack Stephens Magic Sale. Paul MacLeavy writes: Reminder: Don't miss the unique opportunity this coming Thursday (27th August) to take a trip into the beautiful Wiltshire countryside to the home of the late Jack Stephens. The family are holding an Open Day and Sale of Jack's extensive collection of props, tricks, books, DVDs, equipment, costumes, and magic artifacts, from 8am to 8pm. All potential buyers are welcome to come, browse and buy. Light refreshments will be provided throughout the day. The address is Cotswold House, 42 Netherstreet, Bromham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2DW. We hope to see you there. 22.8.15
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