Number
844 - 27th August 2016
A
Night of Wonders, Gorleston Pavilion, Norfolk. Following the
devastating fire at the Great Yarmouth Indoor Market, A Night of Wonders
is being staged to support magic dealer Mike Wallis, of Wallis’s Wonders
Magic Shop, who lost his stock, life savings and livelihood in the fire.
This fantastic family magic show features top magicians and performers
from the area:
Roy Davenport of Davenports Magic Kingdom with his award winning
act.
Sean Alexander flying in from Norway to present his sensational
illusions.
Steve Zebs brings his comedy magic to the stage.
The Victorian Conjuror will transport the audience back in time.
Steve Majes will thrill with his levitation abilities.
The Angels of Magic an all girl illusion act.
Paul Henri ventriloquism and comedy.
Tracey Dean singing for you
Olly Day will host, with his unique brand of comedy. Please support this one-off event; all artistes are appearing free of charge and Gorleston Pavilion has donated the use of the theatre. Saturday September 24th at 7.30pm. Doors open 6.45pm. Close-up magicians will perform throughout the audience prior to the show. Tickets £15 or Family Tickets £40 (2 adults and up to 2 children). Gorleston Pavilion Theatre Box Office 01493 662832 or book online www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk. Pavilion Theatre, Pier Gardens, Gorleston, Norfolk NR31 6PP (Map). 27.8.16
No
Tricks: An Evening with Derren Brown. Derren Brown talks about happiness,
the subject of his latest book, Happy. This is your chance to meet the man and
delve into his extraordinary mind. The talk will be followed by an extended time
for Derren to answer any questions you might have. Early booking recommended.
Saturday 24th September – Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells.
Sunday 25th September – The Anvil, Basingstoke.
Saturday, 1st October – Concert hall, Reading.
Friday 21st October – The Hawth, Crawley.
With more dates to be announced.
See www.derrenbrown.co.uk for details. 27.8.16
V&A
Museum acquire Tommy Cooper collection. "The collection, which includes his
'gag file' and magic tricks, will be displayed in the autumn. The V&A Museum has
acquired the largest collection of Tommy Cooper memorabilia, tracing the life
and legacy of the comedy legend. One of the centerpieces of the collection is
Cooper's 'gag file' - his system for meticulously storing jokes only a small
percentage of which he actually performed. It also includes documents relating
to the inner workings of his career, such as contracts which date back to 1946,
and some he was not able to fulfill following his sudden passing in 1984." To
read the full story by Will Longman see
www.whatsonstage.com.
27.8.16
Magic
& Mixology - the underground close-up magic sensation is returning to The
Vaults, Waterloo, London in September. From the organisers: Following its
sell-out success, Magic & Mixology returns to the Vaults on September 10th. In a
world of camera tricks, clever lighting and deceptive editing, the best way to
experience top-class magic is up close - right in front of your eyes. Step into
an underground world of liquor and legerdemain and experience the impossible in
your own hands. Witness an hour of top class magic at 7pm, 8pm or 9pm and enjoy
the rest of the evening in the atmospheric Vaults bar with exclusive magic
cocktails. The shows will feature Katherine Mills – Star of TV’s ‘Katherine
Mills: Mind Games’; Brendan Rodrigues - Magic Circle Close-Up Magician of the
Year 2016 and Tony Middleton - Headliner of 'The Magic Hour'. See
www.thevaults.london. Prices: £15.00 - £21.00.
27.8.16
Christian
Magicians UK first National Conference, 13th to 17th February 2017. Austin
Siviter writes: Christian Magicians UK are pleased to announce their first
national conference, 13th to 17th February 2017 (our 30th conference as an
organisation). The Venue: High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddesdon. The present
lineup: Steve Gore - a truly versatile entertainer who regularly performs magic
of all types from close-up magic and balloon modelling at weddings and functions
to children's parties and stage illusions to comedy magic. He has been
performing magic for over twenty-five years. Steve has been a performer at the
world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, where he was introduced as "The Happiest
Magician on the Planet!" His experience and professionalism will add that touch
of magic and entertainment to brighten up your day. Dave Allen - Comedy Magician
and Ventriloquist. Dave has been performing from the age of 5, after his first
ever magic show in a Hotel Playroom in Bournemouth. Now a full time professional
entertainer with a very unique and endearing style his family show uses a mix of
comedy magic and some very baffling illusions and also original ventriloquist
routines using members of the audience and some very special puppet guests.
Audiences young and old all agree that Dave Allen will leave you amazed and
spellbound. Dave is the proud winner of many titles including being
International Comedy Act of the Year 2010/11, for the International Brotherhood
of Magicians (British Ring) and is also the current holder of British Isles
Family Entertainer of the Year, and the W.A.M. Stage Magician and Close Up
Magician of the Year 2008. Conference planning is still on-going and there's
much more to come, so watch this space and the website
www.christianmagiciansuk.org for further announcements.
27.8.16
Paul
Gordon Lecture: Houdini's Magic Bar, Broadstairs. Sam Watson writes:
Houdini's Magic Bar, located in Broadstairs, Kent, is pleased to announce our
second lecturer for our Black Card Club on Monday 29th August; Paul Gordon. Paul
Gordon one of the UK's leading magicians, an award-winning member of the Sussex
Magic Circle and an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle. An expert at sleight of
hand and the author of Gold Dust. We welcome magicians, and those learning magic
and with genuine interest. £10 on door, £5 to Black Card Members. Houdini's
Magic Bar, 158 High Street, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1JB (Map).
See
www.facebook.com/houdinismagicbar.
27.8.16
'Teamagic'
were out on the streets of Buxton last weekend, promoting the public shows
being run in conjunction with the 80th convention of The British Ring to be held
in Buxton next month. The Sooty Show is at 10.30am on Saturday morning, 10th
September, and in the evening the International Stars of Magic and Variety hits
the stage of the Opera House. President Elect Clive Moore (third right) had
rounded up a few members of Derby Magic Circle and The Order of The Magi to
assist with leaflet distribution and making free balloon animals for children.
The convention is from 8th – 11th September and details are on
www.magicconvention.co.uk with accommodation details on
www.visitbuxton.co.uk.
Oh, by the way, what does this ‘youthful’ team all have in common? They all
remember the original Sooty show – and are proud of it! Geoffrey Newton PRO.
27.8.16
Traditional
Japanese magician Taiju Fujiyama to perform in Trafalgar Square at the Japan
Matsuri 2016 Festival on Sunday 25th September. London’s very own and much loved
festival of Japanese culture – Japan Matsuri – returns this year on Sunday 25th
September to Trafalgar Square, and it’s absolutely free! Now in its 8th year and
a regular fixture in the London calendar, this energetic annual event brings
people together to enjoy an amazing day of Japanese food, music, dance and so
much more. This year there are special appearances from a number of renowned
Japanese performers, including the unmissable Joji Hirota. The London Taiko
Drummers will also captivate you with their mighty thunder drum sound while
magician Taiju Fujiyama will dazzle you with traditional Japanese magic.
Everything kicks off bright and early at 10am and the action runs non-stop all
the way through until 8pm in the evening. See
www.japanmatsuri.com
and www.japanesemagic.jp.
27.8.16
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, a little magical mischief from Mandy
Muden in an appearance on Bradley Walsh's 'The Big Stage' that went out in April
2000:
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks,
Click Here.
27.8.16
Perth
Magic Circle. Adrian Harris writes: Perth Magic Circle resume meetings for
the 2016-17 season on Wednesday 7th September in the Perth & District
Ex-Servicemens Club (commencing 7.30pm). Our new incoming President, Phill
Sharp, has some new innovative ideas for our regular meetings, plus a couple of
surprises hidden up his sleeve which he thinks the members will find interesting
- and fun. Perth Magic Circle is a small group of magic enthusiasts whose aim is
to make the meetings fun nights with the emphasis being on letting anyone
participate. The meetings are held on the First and Third Wednesday of each
month through to June 2017 and a warm welcome is extended to all magicians
visiting Perth or the surrounding area. For more information about the club,
contact the Secretary,
adrian.harris@blueyonder.co.uk.
27.8.16
The
Magicians' Podcast this week features Harry De Cruz. Host Richard Young
writes: It is always great to hear an enthusiastic young magician talk about the
magic world and how they view its past, present and future. This week Harry De
Cruz takes to my hot seat; he is the youngest magician to ever do so. Harry is
only 22, however, for the last 4 years, he has worked in the very heart of team
Dynamo and has been at Steven Frayne's side throughout the TV shows, national
arena tours and publicity stunts. Harry has also recently been working alongside
Paul Kieve and has some big plans for his own performing future. This episode
also features the first ever pair of magicians to gate-crash a podcast
recording: Alan Hudson and Tom Elderfield add in their 2 cents. Listen to this Podcast
and catch up with previous ones at
magicianspodcast.podbean.com also see
www.facebook.com/MagiciansPodcast.
27.8.16
Two
special Psycrets events for September and October. Steve Drury writes:
Psycrets British Society of Mystery Entertainers are proud to sponsor two
events: Tabula Mentis XVIII - A unique day of member presentations and lectures
featuring: Ian Harvey Stone, Stuart Nolan, and very special guest, Docc Hilford
(strictly limited to 40 participants). On Saturday 1st October 10am - 6pm at the
Clarion Collection Hotel, Ryder House, 27 Holywell Hill, St Albans,
Hertfordshire AL1 1HQ (Map).
For further details and tickets visit
www.psycrets.org.uk. Our second event: Docc Hilford's Exclusive UK Workshop:
"The Effects I Really Use". Docc will cover various impromptu, close-up,
stand-up, and stage acts, including some unpublished material. A special package
will also be made available to attendees of this workshop (strictly limited to
30 participants). Sunday 2nd October 11am - 4pm at the Clarion Collection Hotel,
Ryder House, 27 Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1HQ (Map).
For further details and tickets visit
www.psycrets.org.uk.
27.8.16
Magikarma
Magic Blog. Paul Wingham writes: I have set up a magic blog called
www.magikarma.com with
the aim of giving away original ideas of my own and from contributors, without
any sort of cost. The blog is about 3 weeks old now and has been really well
received by over 1000 visitors. I'd like to: a) draw peoples attention to it and
b) to ask if any one would like to contribute an idea (with full credit). The
aim of the site is to give away magic, without any immediate personal gain (i.e.
not selling it and hence magi karma) but I would be happy to plug a new product
or site in exchange for a trick contribution. The only rule is the trick needs
to be original and use sleights that are in the public domain.
27.8.16
Become
a Children's Entertainer - online training. If you're interested in learning
how to entertain children with a magic show, the £75 discount for MagicWeek
readers for the "Become a Children's Entertainer" online training expires at
midnight on August 31st. Don't miss out on this discount - just visit
www.becomeachildrensentertainer.com for full information on the training,
and then use the code EARLYBIRD2016 on the checkout page to benefit from the £75
discount.
27.8.16
The
Magicians Advice Podcast. Phil Taylor writes: For those that are interested,
please take a listen to our latest podcast. This is part two of our discussion
on different types of venues. Please enjoy.
www.magicianscorner.co.uk/episode-10.
27.8.16
Michael
Gee - Night Tube: The First Weekend on BBC Three. Magician & Illusionist
Michael Gee performed magic on unsuspected travelling passengers as part of a
brand new BBC Three series, Night Tube: The First Weekend, which is due to air
on Sunday at 4pm. He is seen here performing his version of the levitating ring.
Click Here to read the full article in the Evening Standard, which also
shows a trailer for the show featuring Michael spinning and levitating a
spectator’s ring.
www.michaelgeemagic.com.
27.8.16
Chris Cross's Castle Keep Escape Stunt - this Sunday in Newcastle. Chris Cross the Magician will attempt to escape from a straitjacket in just 90 seconds, whilst suspended upside down by his ankles, 80ft high in the sky, from the rooftop of the iconic Newcastle Castle Keep. The most famous Escapologist ever to have lived, Harry Houdini, visited the Keep when he performed in Newcastle and he did a few press stunts up there to promote his show whilst in the region. Chris Cross will replicate one of Houdini's most famous escapology stunts as a tribute to Houdini and to promote his own upcoming variety show, ''The Greatest Show on the Tyne'' at the Tyne Theatre, days later on 2nd September. If Cross fails, death is almost certain. Let's hope for a successful stunt. The Daredevil Performance can be seen for free from the Quayside, the Baltic viewing point and from the bridges. It's a public entertainment piece that can be seen by all of Newcastle for free! For more Click Here. Sunday 28th August at 12noon on the Rooftop of The Newcastle Castle Keep facebook.com/events/1828452284041018. 27.8.16
James
Brown Lecture, Beckenham, 6th September. The lecture: Load One - 2 Powerful
Routines for card to wallet. Confidence & Relaxation - The Art of Misdirection.
James shares the foundations of audience management and shows you how to create
magic not just on the table but in the minds of the audience. Easy Steal - Ever
wanted to try pickpocketing but where afraid of being caught? This one is so
easy you could teach your granny to do it! Reality Bending - James will perform
his full hypnosis routine whilst simultaneously explaining everything as it
happens. NO sleep, No inductions, No rituals. "This has to be seen to be
believed!" Bath Magic Society. During this time James will teach everyone how to
stick someone's foot to the floor effortlessly and without fear of failure and
give you the opportunity to practice. Q&A session: What you will witness will
make you question what you know about hypnosis, this is the time to ask. 6th
September 7.45pm for an 8pm start. £10 on the door if not a member- this can be
put towards your membership fee if you decide to join. Venue: Clock House
Methodist Church Hall, Clock House Road, Beckenham, Kent (Map
- just opposite Clock House Railway Station). See
www.southlondonmagic.co.uk. Simon Rosselli.
27.8.16
Sideshows
in Hull, 3rd and 4th September. The Mummy is coming! Dare you enter? See
Yvette, The Headless Lady kept alive by the miracles of modern science. Both
these sideshows with their original 1950s fronts will be appearing at Hull’s
Freedom Festival on Saturday and Sunday 3rd and 4th September. Showman, Magician
and Fire-eater, Jon Gresham created these shows and toured them in the 1950s and
60s. Now restored and recreated by Jon Marshall and his talented Sideshow
Illusions team, this will be their first public appearance in Hull for over
forty years since they were last seen at Hull Fair. See:
www.freedomfestival.co.uk and
www.sideshowillusions.com.
27.8.16
Simon
Sparkles' Sparkly-Warkly-Woo lecture, North Lanarkshire. Pat Doogan writes:
Attention all Family Entertainers! ACE Performers presents International
award-winning family entertainer,
Simon Sparkles,
and his acclaimed Sparkly-Warkly-Woo lecture for the first time in Scotland.
With over 25 years experience, Simon Sparkles will share with you his
award-winning approach to entertaining children and family audiences. Be
prepared for an evening of magic tricks and comedy routines, all peppered with
lots of practical tips and ideas. Simon is a novel and original thinker who will
explain the vital ingredients for successful family entertainment. He will
introduce you to a full entertainment system: everything from magic, fun, games,
and simple puppetry, through to control, both in and out of the performance
arena. If you want to learn the ins and outs of family entertaining, this is a
must-see lecture! 7.30pm on Thursday, 8th September at ACE Performers, St
Margaret's Church Hall, 96 Hallcraig St, Airdrie ML6 6AW (Map).
£10 admission (on the door) for visitors.
27.8.16
Now You See It - or at least you can this evening at 5.30pm on BBC 1. Featuring the best and worst magic/novelty clips from around the world. See TV Magic. 27.8.16
The
Mersey Dee Magic Competition was held earlier this month in Liverpool,
hosted by previous winners, Liverpool Magic Circle. Four clubs took part:
Liverpool Magic Circle, Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle, North Wales Magic Circle
and The Chester Guild of Magicians. Two members from each club competed. This
time around Chester were the winners thanks to Stephen Cooil and Scott Prior.
Stephen also gained the highest individual mark. "It was a great night of magic
and all participants did their clubs proud."
27.8.16
The
Gathering, Great Yarmouth. Stephen Bolam writes: Our next gathering will be
at 7.30pm on 6th September, at the St George Hotel, 7-10 Albert Square, Great
Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 3JH (Map). The aim of the social
evenings is to allow magicians to meet and socialise, and exchange ideas, in a
relaxed atmosphere. Entrance is free. If anyone wants to come along, please email
thegathering@mail.com for further
information. Stephen Bolam and Kyle Sarocen.
27.8.16
Impossible
is reviewed by Quentin Reynolds this week,
Click
Here • "Magician’s act theft dispute settled with Impossible producer"
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Peculiar Short Film From Ray-Ban"
Click Here • "Magician Jamie Raven Invites Audiences Inside The Magic
Circle"
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Cowell"
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Click Here • "How Crawley magician Ben Taylor got to know his hero Paul
Weller"
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Click Here • "Steve Martin’s short plays staged by CNY Playhouse lack focus
and finesse"
Click Here • "Review: Criss Angel and Dee Snider release empowering video
for charity"
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Click Here • Have a good Bank Holiday weekend, Duncan.
20.8.16