Number
828 - 7th May 2016
Impossible
returns to London's West End for summer run. From the producers: Impossible,
the world’s greatest magic show, will return to London this summer, following
its acclaimed West End season last year. The show, which features the world’s
greatest illusionists including new cast members Josephine Lee, Sabine Van
Diemen and Magical Bones, will begin performances at the Noël Coward Theatre on
Friday 8th July and run through to Saturday 27th August. Fusing death-defying
stunts, technological trickery, grand stage illusions and close-up magic in a
fast-paced breath-taking performance, Impossible reinvents the biggest illusions
in history in the greatest magic show on earth. Audiences should prepare to be
mesmerised and baffled as Impossible brings together world-class performers
showing off a stunning range of magical artistry. Noel Coward Theatre from 8th
July 2016, tickets:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk. "Impossible opens in Beirut"
Click Here. 7.5.16
56th
Bristol Day of Magic - tomorrow! Paul MacLeavy writes: Sunshine
Supermagic. Enjoy a day of super magic in sunny North Somerset tomorrow
at the 56th annual Bristol Day of Magic. Star lectures, close-up shows
and dealer' displays throughout the day, concluding with an
international Gala of Magic. All in one venue: The Nailsea Arts Academy,
The Link, Nailsea School, Nailsea, Bristol BS48 2LE (Map).
For more details see
www.bristoldayofmagic.com. 7.5.16
West
End Magic, Leicester Square Theatre, Saturday 21st May at 3.30pm.
From the organisers: West End Magic continues throughout the year at the
Leicester Square Theatre featuring some of the most exciting names in
magic and variety. May's offering brings international gentlemen juggler
Mat Ricardo, slapdash magic duo Griffin and Jones, plus the conjuring
feats of Oliver Tabor and guest vocalist Katie Paternoster. All held
together by Norfolk's greatest magic/comedy export, Olly Day.
Award-winning magic, juggling, illusions, death-defying escapes and
comedy, all suitable for the family. Tickets:
www.leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com. Box office 020 7734
2222.
www.westendmagic.com. 7.5.16
Conjuring
at the Court, London, Thursday 26th May. From the organisers: A
great evening of magic with top professional performers. The hilarious
John Lenahan (host: Stuff the White Rabbit; toured with Jack Dee,
Victoria Wood, Lenny Henry and Michael Ball); Magic Circle Close-Up
Magician of the Year, the very funny Tim Shoesmith; fast-paced illusions
from Jason Steele & Joanne, and sparkling mentalism by the witty Ian
Rowland. Compered by the marvellous Stephen Barry. It’s in the
atmospheric function room of the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West
Ealing, London W13 8PH (Map)
just by West Ealing station, with free parking from 6.30pm. And free
nibbles on the night! Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm.
Tickets from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com still just £11 in advance. 7.5.16
Eric
Jones (USA) will tour his lecture across the UK next May. Steve Gore
writes: Regarded by his peers as one of magic’s rising stars, Eric Jones
has made quite a name for himself in the world of magic. Armed with
cunning sleight of hand and a charming personality, he will astound you
with his digital dexterity. When Eric performs, cards fly, coins
multiply and audiences cheer! An award winning performer, Eric’s magic
has been showcased at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, and at
NYC’s Monday Night Magic, the longest running magic show in New York.
Eric has appeared on television in 13 countries. Eric's lecture will
challenge you to look at your magic in a whole new light: discussing
ways to make close-up effects play to large audiences; re-directing
attention rather than misdirecting it and how to properly block/stage
your performances to both conceal methods as well as optimise audience
reactions. “After watching Eric do some of the most innovative, amazing
card magic for an hour he told me he was a coin guy and then proved
it....Eric Jones is the real deal!” Chris Kenner. Eric will be
touring the UK from May 1st-9th. Book early! Email
tours@stevegore.co.uk. 7.5.16
Lost
Envoy - The Tarot Deck of Austin Osman Spare, book launch, this
Wednesday in London. Readers of The Magic Circular (January 2016)
will already be aware of the exciting news of the discovery within The
Magic Circle Museum of a unique deck of fortune-telling cards hand
painted c.1906 by the English artist and mystic
Austin Spare. For the past three years, curator
Jonathan Allen has been tracing the journey of this extraordinary
artwork from the hands of its maker to its current home at Stephenson
Way. "Lost Envoy” is the culmination of Allen’s research and reproduces
Spare’s deck in its entirety for the first time, alongside new written
and visual contributions from Jonathan Allen, Phil Baker, Helen Farley,
Alan Moore, Kevin O’Neill, Sally O’Reilly and Gavin W. Semple. The book
is published by
Strange Attractor Press and will be launched this week at Camden
Arts Centre on the evening of 11th May, including a public showcasing of
the cards for the first time in their history. Magicians, artists,
tarotists all welcome,
Click Here. 7.5.16
Dynamo: Magician Impossible, Dynamo Revealed and Dynamo Top Ten Greatest Moments - three in a row from Dynamo next Saturday, 14th May, from 4.30pm on W - see TV Magic for details. 7.5.16
The
Mark Leveridge Magic E-Video Newsletter. Mark Leveridge writes: The
May edition of the half hour online video release is ready for your
attention in exchange for a meagre amount of your cash! This time I
provide details of one of my ring and string moves in the Teach In,
Wrinkles offers you an excellent idea from Andy Stone for my colour
changing deck routine Colour Confusion, and in It Could Only Happen Live
I tell the tale of the time I turned up for a booking to find another
magician already there ready to perform! I also go through the two
children's effects that are featured this month in the Web Offer Bundle,
take a look at Profit At The Party in Mark's Bookshelf which was the
publication that set me off on the path to providing games at children's
parties, and in 60 Seconds To Success, I consider the ever present
question about how you decide what to charge for shows. You can gain
access to all the above as a one off purchase, or you can subscribe for
a year which brings the monthly cost of each issue down even further.
The E-Video Newsletter has been going for many years and always provides
an entertaining and helpful selection of content on the 1st of each
month, so switch on to it now by going to
www.markleveridge.co.uk. 7.5.16
Steve
Short's lecture on the Supreme Magic Company given to the Hull
Magicians’ Circle last month is reviewed by Jon Marshal this week:
"There must be so many older magicians around who used to wait with
anticipation for the postman to deliver that brown parcel with a
Bideford postmark bringing the latest tricks from Edwin Hooper’s Supreme
Magic Company..." To read the full review
Click Here. 7.5.16
The
Three-volume set 'The Mentalism & Mind Reading Secrets of Repro Magic'
compiled by Jonathan Royle is reviewed by Stuart Cassels this week: "On
opening the parcel, I began to dive straight in to the first volume,
eager to see what would be revealed, and I can honestly say I was not
disappointed! I was presented with some amazing effects, ideas and
methods, from masters of Mentalism, that sent my mind racing. In fact,
at this point I decided that this trilogy of “books” formed a real
Encyclopedia of Mentalism. Within minutes I had found ideas, full
routines, and methods that I know will be used in the near future, along
with practical, workable solutions to complete routines I had already
started to develop..." To read the full review,
Click Here. 7.5.16
Paul
Stone Manchester Circle of Magicians evening. Mike Hinde writes: The
MCM welcome Paul Stone on this coming Monday, 9th May. Paul Stone has
been around the magic scene for many years. A successful cabaret and
trade show performer, he moved into show and event production over
thirty years ago and has produced his "World Stars of Magic" and
"Variety Live" shows in several top Hotels and Casinos in Las Vegas and
at the world famous London Palladium Theatre. Paul has produced more
than 20 shows including "A Tribute to Siegfried & Roy at the London
Palladium" and "Palladium Magic" celebrating 100 years of magic at the
Palladium and honouring Master Magician John Calvert. Paul was Magic
Consultant on both "The Best of Magic" and Penn & Teller's "Fool Us" TV
series. Paul has also produced three "Innovention" Conventions, two in
Las Vegas with magic luminaries including Teller, Lance Burton,
Siegfried & Roy, Amazing Johnathan, Mac King and Criss Angel; and last
year in Liverpool with Jeff Hobson and Armando Lucero. Paul's fast
moving and brand new lecture, (his last UK lecture tour was in 2005)
will feature a number of commercial ideas and tricks specifically aimed
at the working performer, which will be available to buy at the end of
the lecture. Paul will also be telling some fascinating stories about
the many great magicians that have appeared in his shows, including Hans
Moretti & Helga, Siegfried & Roy, Lance Burton, Fred Kaps and Silvan, to
name just a few. Definitely a lecture not to be missed! Full details:
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk [See
What's On for other tour dates]. 7.5.16
Harry
Lorayne's 90th Birthday Party. Paul Gordon writes: I've been a fan
and friend of Harry Lorayne's for nearly forty years and have
contributed tricks to his books and Apocalypse. So, it was a great
honour to be invited by Steve Cohen to Harry's 90th birthday party in
New York last Sunday. Attendees included Michael Vincent, David Regal,
Jean-Jacques Sanvert, Jon Racherbaumer, Richard Kaufman, Joe Monti,
David Roth and Wes James. Video tributes came in from David Copperfield,
Mel Brooks, Alan Alda, Meir Yedid, Allan Ackerman, David Berglas, David
Blaine and a host of other big names in magic. (Facebook friends of mine
can see the photos and videos on my Facebook page.) Impromptu
performances came from Michael Vincent, Jean-Jacques Sanvert and David
Regal. Harry was in top form and visually touched by the event and he
and I shared a hug and a tear. I then got to lead in the singing of
Happy Birthday! The final surprise was a telegram from Barack Obama
thanking Harry for his contribution to the American way. Wonderful! It
was an incredible event and I'm proud to have been a part of it. 7.5.16
24th
Ferrybridge Day of Magic, Sunday 3rd July 2016. Michael Shepherd
writes: Travis Perkins is pleased to announce the date for the 24th
Ferrybridge Day of Magic. Sunday 3rd July 2016. With two Lecturettes, a
Workshopette, the Showette and Dealers and Traders, the day looks very
promising - put the date in your diary now. More news as we approach the
day! Venue is The Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, West
Yorkshire. WF11 8PQ (Map).
Doors open 9.45am and the day closes at 5pm. Further details will be
announced in the coming weeks. Information can be obtained from Michael
Shepherd on 01904 709500 or email
admin@castlemagicalservices.co.uk. 7.5.16
Adrian
Sullivan Dealer Dem / Lecture, South London Magic Society June 7th.
From the organisers: Adrian has performed his acts in the UK, Egypt, the
USA, the Far East, Germany, Tunisia, France, Cyprus, Dubai and China. He
will be doing a Dealer Dem at the South London Magic Society and
specialises in high impact effects that provide value for money. Best of
all, South London Magic Society won't be charging for this event - yes,
it's free entry! Please let us know in advance if you would like to
attend so we can put you on the guest list. Tuesday June 7th at 7pm.
Venue: Clock House Methodist Church Hall, Clock House Road, Beckenham
BR3 4JP (Map).
www.southlondonmagic.co.uk. 7.5.16
The
Order of the Magi (Manchester) are holding a Jumbo Auction this
Tuesday, 10th May, at The Irish World Heritage Centre, 1 Irish Town Way,
Manchester M8 0AE (Map)
commencing at 7.30pm prompt but with viewing from 6.30pm. Lot numbers
are now available so if you need one please contact Max Townsend on
07527 387146 or email
max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk. Details are on
www.orderofthemagi.org.uk. Door charge £3 for non-members. Do come
along as you may find the very thing you are looking for! Geoffrey
Newton PRO. 7.5.16
Newcastle
Magic Circle Dinner, Saturday 12th November 2016. Tony Junior, NMC
Secretary writes: Newcastle Magic Circle presents The President's 83rd
Annual Dinner on Saturday 12th November 2016, from 7pm to 1am. Venue:
Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 5HP.
Tickets now on sale at £37.50 per person. As last year we are limiting
tickets to the first 200 people. Price includes: a 3 course meal
(vegetarian option available) and two cabaret shows and the Magicians
Flashmob along with a lot more on the night. The 2016 Cabarets are the
superbly hilarious impressionist 'Danny Posthill' a Britain's Got Talent
2015 finalist and fantastic UK illusionists, Amethyst. Tickets are only
available from our treasurer Michael Harney, email
mpharney2003@yahoo.co.uk.
Also include the secretary with all correspondence:
nmcsecretary@outlook.com.
Cheques should be made payable to 'Newcastle Magic Circle' and should be
sent to: Michael Harney, 34 Hipsburn Drive, Sunderland SR3 1UA. Or pay
by BACS, please email
nmcsecretary@outlook.com for BACS details.
www.newcastle-magic-circle.org. 7.5.16
The Motion Show, Wednesday 11th May, on BBC Radio 4 Extra. Graeme Garden chairs the debating game with Gyles Brandreth, Scott Capurro, Arthur Smith and Paul Daniels. From June 2001. See TV Magic for details. 7.5.16
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Click Here • Have a great weekend - see you next week, Duncan.
7.5.16