Number
846 - 10th September 2016
The
Magicians' Podcast this week features Derren Brown. Host Richard
Young writes: One of the world's greatest living magicians takes to my hot seat
for the series finale. Derren Brown has changed mentalism in our industry
forever and become a household name in the process. He has produced more
television content over the last 15 years than any other British magician and
also produced seven full evening stage shows full of original presentations,
methods and thinking. An unexpected part of Derren's incredible success has been
the spawning of an entire generation of magicians who rip-off his psychological
presentations and material. What does the man himself really think of the Derren
clones? His answer may surprise you. Listen to this Podcast
and catch up with previous ones at
magicianspodcast.podbean.com.
It's been another excellent series of The Magicians' Podcast. I thought the least I could do was to give something back, so this one's for you Richard, Click Here DT. 10.9.16
The House of Q presents "Grand Cabaret" an all-new cabaret and variety show in
the West End's famous Crazy Coqs (Cabaret Venue of the Year 2015) featuring
magic, burlesque, music, mime and more.
The House of Q comprises The Magic Circle's Neil Kelso, Cwtch Cabaret Award
Winner 2015 Alexander Luttley, and a finalist in the upcoming Burlesque Awards
as Performer of The Year 2016 Felicity Furore.
They will be presenting their most spellbinding acts as showcased around the
globe. Step into their enchanting world for an unforgettable evening like no
other. "An extraordinary evening of cabaret... this trio are the perfect form of
escapism." Access London. 21st September, 19th October, 23rd November
and 14th December at 9pm. Tickets £15.00.
The Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel,
20 Sherwood Street, London W1F 7ED (Map).
www.brasseriezedel.com.
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There’s
magic in Buxton tonight. As part of the IBM British Ring 80th annual convention,
International Stars of Magic and Variety appear at the Buxton Opera House at
7.30pm. There’s magic, dance, comedy, a laser show, and illusions, brought to you
from the UK and many other parts of the world too. Tickets are from £18.50 to
£20.50 with £3 off for children. The box office number is 01298 72190 or see
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk.
Geoffrey Newton PRO.
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Entrepreneur
celebrates nine magical years in Bristol. Mark Bennett, magician and owner
of Illusions Magic Bar on the city’s popular Clifton Triangle, first moved to
Bristol nine years ago and has seen his business go from strength to strength
since. Mark started learning magic in 1992 whilst still in his nine-to-five job.
After being made redundant he decided to approach a nightclub to perform,
despite only knowing five tricks at the time. Luckily for Mark they said yes and
he started the day he lost his full-time job. He’s not looked back since.
Mark spent several years travelling around the country performing magic, before
deciding to settle in Bristol and open Illusions in 2007. His aim was to bring
magic to the public in a unique setting. World famous magicians such as the late
Paul Daniels have performed at the venue since it first opened its doors.
Following the success of the magic bar, which offers revellers the chance to
enjoy free entertainment from magicians and live music acts every week, Mark
opened sister venue Smoke & Mirrors in 2012. The magic theatre pub is home to
The House Magicians comedy magic show, which entertains audiences for two hours
every Friday and Saturday night and has received many five star reviews on Trip
Advisor.
Speaking of his nine years in business, Mark said: “Since I first started
learning magic tricks, owning magic bars was something that I had always wanted
to do as travelling around the country is quite tiring and I thought it would be
great to eventually have my own venue instead! Despite having some tough times
over the years, I have kept fighting and hopefully the magic bars will keep
growing. I’m delighted that both venues regularly receive great reviews, as the
team work really hard to ensure that all of our guests have a truly magical
experience. I’m really looking forward to celebrating Illusions tenth birthday
in 2017 and I’m excited to see what the future holds for both venues.” : See
www.illusionsmagicbar.co.uk and
www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, sleight of hand expert Kevin Reay, in a
rare television appearance on The Paul Daniels Magic Show, from 7th February,
1987
The MagicWeek Video Archive (to catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here). I remember seeing Kevin's Cups & Balls routine at
an
International Magic Convention many years ago - imagine pouring particles of
fine sand from hand to hand, that's how smooth his handling was. Brilliant.
Years later the annual International Magic Close-up Competition award would be named
in Kevin's memory. DT.
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Exonian Magic Society One Day Convention - update. From the organisers: The Exonian Magic Society will be celebrating their 80th anniversary with a fantastic 1 day convention on Sunday October 2nd 2016, with just a few spaces left it has been decided to offer 10 "daytime only" tickets for just £20 (£10 off) limited to the first 10 to apply. See Thom Peterson, Kieron Johnson, Sean Heydon, Morgan & West and Dave Andrews, and just announced, Mike Sullivan. Plus close-up sessions, a gala show and a three course meal. To book visit www.exonianmagicalsociety.co.uk and quote Convention Special Daytime offer on booking form. The venue is the excellent Deer Park Country House Hotel, Honiton, which also offers accommodation for the Sunday Evening. 10.9.16
Wayne
Dobson and Mike Sullivan - Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians evening. Sue
Oakley writes: On Wednesday 14th September, Wayne Dobson and Mike Sullivan will
be presenting their lecture at the Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians. Wayne
Dobson and his right (and left) hand man Mike Sullivan will be lecturing some
new and classic effects from Wayne’s working repertoire. The effects are easy to
perform but pack a punch with solid entertainment value. The lecture is suitable
for any magician, be it close-up or stage, and will also feature some of Wayne’s
new releases. A lecture not to be missed, each person will received an
invaluable commodity, which will elevate your performance absolutely free of
charge! (worth £7)
“Wayne Dobson in one word.. Living Legend” Derren Brown 2016
“Wayne Dobson is the Beethoven of magic” Jeff McBride
“Wayne Dobson - Incredibly Talented Genius” Dynamo 2016
“Wayne Dobson, you really are A Kind of Magic” Nigel Lythgoe
Visiting magicians welcome, for only £5. Lecture starts at 8pm, The ECC Sports &
Social Club, Showell Road, Wolverhampton WV10 9LU (Map).
Contact sueoakley61@gmail.com. See
you there!
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Merlins
of Wakefield Flash Sale! Merlins of Wakefield are continuing with their
amazing
Flash Sale throughout September and write: Everyday new items will be added,
but will only be on there for 48 hours, so keep checking back regularly. Our
recent £100 magic giveaway on Facebook was won by Jim Hibbs, so well done Jim.
Watch out for our next Facebook competition on 19th September, where you can win
£100 worth or great magic for free! We also have the latest Magic Wagon item –
Ultimate Card Penetration – these are only made in limited numbers, and once
sold out will not be available again!
www.merlinswakefield.com.
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Paul
Stone lectures at The Mystic Ring Magic Club, Dunstable, on 15th September.
Steve Milroy writes: Currently based in Las Vegas, 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. 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". 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. Don’t miss what promises to be an entertaining and informative
lecture. Lecture starts at 8pm. Admission: £5.00. The Mystic Ring meet at
Dunstable Conservative Club, 49 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6
1JE (Map).
For more information email
themysticring@hotmail.com or see
www.mysticring.co.uk.
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Davenport's
Magic Kingdom - Norfolk. At the heart of magical entertainment since 1898,
the Davenport family welcomes you to one of the largest collections of magic
memorabilia in the world. Join us for the Witches to Wonder timeline exhibition,
live magic demonstrations, fun photo opportunities, children’s activities and
much more. A live 30-minute magic show is included in your admission. Visit the
Ace to Eat Café for a range of delicious snacks, light lunches and cakes. The
Magic Emporium offers a fine selection of items for the budding conjuror or
professional entertainer. There is always something magical happening at
Davenport’s Magic Kingdom. We look forward to your visit!
www.davenportsmagickingdom.co.uk.
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Ben Earl Liverpool Workshop & Lecture, 18th & 19th September, Liverpool. Alan Singleton writes: Ben Earl Liverpool Workshop, 18th September, Liverpool. A rare opportunity has come up and it is on a first-come, first-served basis; be quick as there are only 25 places available! I have managed to book Ben Earl for a workshop here in Liverpool! Many of you will know Ben from his appearance on Penn and Teller's Fool Us (which he did) and somehow I've managed to persuade him to hold a 7 hour workshop up here! I met Ben many years before P&T... I managed to get him to do a lecture for the Liverpool Magic Circle. I must confess at that time, I had never heard of Ben, just whispers of this 'underground magician' whose thinking and card skills were second to none. I have to say, the skill and thinking demonstrated by Ben was simply incredible! Over the years I have seen many of the top magicians, and I have never witnessed card skills which come close to his. I seriously urge you to get involved with anything Ben does, and this is a particularly rare opportunity (plus I've heard whispers that his new workshop is something amazing... the word 'revolutionary' has been mentioned several times!). I am not going to expand here on what's on offer at the workshop, here is a link, which will explain in detail what the workshop is all about: benjaminearl.com/the-shift.
Ben Earl lecture, Monday 19th September at 7.30pm. £5 for members and members of the Mersey Dee Circles, £10 for visiting magicians. Venue: Liverpool Magic Circle, Longmoor Social Club, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool L9 9EN (Map). www.liverpoolmagiccircle.co.uk. 10.9.16
The
Order of the Magi (Manchester) are holding a Jumbo Auction on Tuesday 20th
September at The Irish World Heritage Centre, 1 Irish Town Way, Manchester
M8 0AE (Map) at 7.30pm prompt; with viewing from 6.30pm. Lot numbers are
now available so if you need one please contact Max Townsend Entertainments
Officer 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.
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Alexander Marsh Lecture
- now booking: "Alexander Marsh is the pen-name of professional British mentalist Alex McAleer.
For nearly ten years Alex has performed stage and close-up mentalism at
countless private parties and corporate events, taken his Cabaret award
nominated one-man show to the Edinburgh Fringe and Fringe World in Perth
Australia, and since 2014 he has toured nationwide with Champions of Magic,
including a run at London’s Just For Laughs Festival 2016.
As a creator of original Mentalism, Alex has published several books and
contributed to works by the likes of Jerome Finley and Banachek, as well as
lecturing at The Magic Circle, Psycrets: The British Society of Mystery
Entertainers, and Michael Murray’s MINDS Convention."
Alex’s lecture, featuring his own unique methods and effects for stage, parlour,
and close-up is available to book now. email:
alexthemindreader@gmail.com. “His creations
are those of a man who does this stuff nightly for humans.” Marc Spelmann.
www.alexmcaleer.com.
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Newcastle
Magic Circle News. Tony Junior, writes: Monday 19th September at the
Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle promises to be a corker of a night - it's the Kyle
Marlett lecture. A 'magicians' magician' who is very much respected by magicians
all over the world, Kyle is one of the magicians on the new series of Penn &
Teller, so that alone lets you know the standard of his magic. Visitor fees:
£15.00. If a member of another magic club: £10.00. Next, The President's Annual
Dinner. In 2014 we allowed 250 ticket sales and had a wait list. Last year, with
a change of venue we limited tickets/seats to 200 people for comfort - so will
be doing this again. The price of £37.50 includes a delicious three-course meal,
the flash mob of magicians, two super cabaret shows: Britain's Got Talent
Finalist, Impressionist Danny Posthill and one of UK's finest illusion acts,
Amethyst. All payment details are available on our website
www.newcastle-magic-circle.org. Please email me dif interested in any of the
above. Tony Junior, secretary,
nmcsecretary@outlook.com.
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Houdini's
Final Incredible Secret: How Houdini Mystified Sherlock Holmes' Creator is
reviewed by Roger Woods this week. "Bob Loomis has written a delightful book
giving a detailed analysis of the occasion when Houdini created an impossible
slate writing effect to mystify none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the
famous creator of Sherlock Holmes. After many years of research and asking many
penetrating questions Bob has created an account of how he believes Houdini
carried out this seemingly amazing feat..." To read the full review
Click Here.
Available from
www.amazon.co.uk.
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Martin Cox MIMC
Presents Five! Martin
Cox is back home following a successful tour of the US in 'Martin Cox MIMC
Presents Five!' - an Evening of Magic and Comedy at The Sun Hotel in Hitchin. "What a treat we have for you! Award-winning magician,
Martin Cox, a member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, brings his unique
comedy magic to The Sun Hotel for an intimate show of fun, magic and laughter. Martin’s expert handling of both close-up and cabaret magic has been enjoyed
all over the world, from The Magic Circle in London, to the famous Magic Castle in
Hollywood. Martin is hailed as one of the best!" Friday 14th October at 8pm.
Tickets: £12 (£8 concessions.) The Sun Hotel, Sun Street, Hitchin,
Hertfordshire SG5 1AF (Map). Box Office 01279 659562.
www.wegottickets.com.
www.comedyofmagic.co.uk.
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Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard takes a cheeky trawl through the news. Tonight's show features David Blaine. Monday 19th September, on Comedy Central. See TV Magic. 10.9.16
Colin
Dymond 'The Creative Children’s Entertainer' - British Magical Society,
Birmingham. Jay Adkins writes: In this two-hour lecture Colin Dymond will
not only show some of his favourite routines, but will describe the creative
process in making these routines truly original. In a brainstorming session
Colin will take some props that nearly every magician has and turn them into
entertaining routines for children and family entertainers. If you have a prop
that you have never found a use for, bring it to the lecture and let's see what
we can do with it. This lecture is not just for children’s entertainers, but for
any entertainer who wants to stretch their creative brain. Tuesday September
13th. Meetings start promptly at 7.30pm (doors from 7pm). Visiting magicians
£10.00. British Magical Society, Selly Oak Ex Servicemens' Club, 8 Selly Hill
Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7DL (Map).
www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk. Also see
www.colindymond.com.
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Planning
next year's programme of events for your club? Visit the MagicWeek
Lecturers page!
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"The
Business of Magic: How One Long Beach Resident is Pushing the Magic Castle to
New Heights"
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"Hollywood's Magic Castle: The hardest trick is getting in"
Click Here • "SMSO conjures magic with Dillies"
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"SA’s very own mentalist will make you believe in magic!"
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"Kadan Bart Rockett: A+ For School Magic"
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"Penn Jillette’s yard sale draws scores of bargain hunters seeking trinkets,
treasures amid household goods"
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"Passion Adds Magic-Themed Content & More to Catalog"
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"Tommy Cooper: An intimate look at the man behind the gags"
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"Dartford Daredevil Johnny Strange makes Guinness Book of Records with
jaw-dropping stunts"
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And finally, this is nice, "Optical Illusion Is Drawing Tourists To Regional
Australian Lake"
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Your UK magic news is always welcomed. Please remember the strict Friday 12 noon
deadline. See you next week, Duncan.
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