Number
850 - 8th October 2016
Derren
Brown - Miracle: Monday 10th October, Channel 4. Derren Brown, the master
of psychological Illusion, performs his latest jaw-dropping stage show, Miracle,
on stage in London. Recorded live in the spectacular Palace Theatre, this
sold-out show features some of Derren's most intriguing moments. Performing live
on stage gives Derren his greatest pleasure and his stage shows have been
acclaimed by critics around the globe as amazing and thought-provoking. Miracle
is created with Derren's long-time collaborators Andy Nyman and Andrew O'Connor,
fusing magic, suggestion and psychology. Filmed in front of a packed
audience at the Old Vic in London. See TV
Magic.
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International
Magic Day of Lectures. Just some of the names that have been announced to be
presenting or performing at the International Magic Day on November 20th include
previous FISM Award Winner Marc Oberon, the Behaviour Expert Jez Rose and rising
Mentalism and Card star Beau Jones. This promises to be a full day of thought
provoking discussion and talks, from experts in their particular branch of
magic. Doors will open at 2pm with events running from 2.30pm until 10pm, with
plenty of time to catch up with magical friends between the various programmed
items. Venue: The George IV Pub, 185 Chiswick High Road, London W4 2DR (Map)
- tickets for all the lectures, performances, interviews and happenings are just
£10 per person. Tickets are limited and available either directly at the
International Magic Shop or via PayPal to
noelbritten@talk21.com. Enquiries
about the event to the same email address.
www.internationalmagic.com.
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Andi
Gladwin & Joshua Jay: Christian Magicians UK Convention 2017. From the
organisers: Christian Magicians UK are pleased to announce that Joshua and Andi
the co-founders of Vanishing Inc., will be lecturing at their 2017 Convention,
at CCT Conference Centre, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 8SG (Map).
Joshua Jay has been called 'magic's renaissance man' by Magic Magazine. It's not
hard to see why: he is a performer, lecturer, author and photographer of all
things mysterious. Josh has performed in over fifty countries, appears regularly
on national television in America and routinely performs for distinguished
politicians and major celebrities. He has been performing from the age of eight
and at the age of seventeen was crowned World Champion of Close-up Magic at the
World Magic Seminar, and is today regarded as one of the leading creative forces
in the magic world. He is a headliner at the prestigious Magic Castle in
Hollywood and is the author of two best-selling books on magic (his first being
published in five languages and is in its fourth reprint in America).
Andi Gladwin the UK-based entrepreneur, publisher and professional close-up magician is also the tricks editor at Genii Magazine. He has performed throughout Europe and North America on both stage and screen. His Master Pushoff DVD set is an international bestseller in the magic world. Andi has lectured throughout the world, such as at Masters of Magic in Italy and Magic Live in Las Vegas. Conference Early Bird Booking now extended to 31st October and also the opportunity to attend the Joshua Jay and Andi Gladwin lectures for £24.95. Visit www.christianmagiciansuk.org to see details and book. 8.10.16
Conjuring
at the Court, Thursday 27th October, London. An entrancing night of
magic and comedy. With the talented magician, hypnotist and ‘professional
opportunist’ James Brown; the hilarious Al Prendo; the charming ballet-themed
act of Megan Knowles-Bacon; and one of the UK’s top comedy magicians, Mel
Mellers. What a night! Compere Russell Levinson. The show starts at 8pm and runs
to 10pm with an interval. The Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, London
W13 8PH (Map).
Come early to enjoy a meal before the show!
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
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West
End Magic concludes with the last show of the year at the Leicester Square
Theatre featuring some of the most exciting names in magic and variety in the
UK.
Acts appearing include the thrilling Card Ninja, dapper juggling from the
stunning Florian Brooks plus the conjuring feats of award-winning magician
Oliver Tabor.
Compered by the highly entertaining ‘Mindwrangler’ Neil Henry.
Award-winning magic, juggling, illusions, ninja style card throwing and comedy,
suitable for all the family.
West End Magic, Saturday 12th November at 3.30pm.
Leicester Square Theatre, London.
Box Office: 020 7734 2222, online
Click Here.
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R.
Paul Wilson Lecture - University of York Magic Society. From the organisers:
Filmmaker. Author. Hustler. Magician. Hailed as one of the finest card magicians
in the world, star of the BBC's The Real Hustle, R. Paul Wilson will be
lecturing at the University of York on Tuesday 8th November at 7.30pm. £5 to
non-members of the society (on the door). Room: P/X/001 (Physics), University of
York, Newton Way, Heslington Lane, York YO10 5DD (Note: Parking is at YO10 5DD).
Follow signs for Physics. Free parking after 6pm. Regular buses from York Train
Station till late.
www.facebook.com/MagicSoc.
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Mark
Elsdon London Society of Magicians lecture. Daniel Young writes: On Tuesday
the 11th of October Mark Elsdon will come to the LSM to present his lecture
"Miracles Take A Little Longer". It is comprised of Mark teaching original
magic and mentalism, plus the techniques and methods he uses behind the scenes
to achieve maximum impact and really affect people with his performances.
Including: Walkaround card and coin magic that can be performed under any
conditions. Close-up mentalism, for those times when you want your performance
to have more resonance and leave a lasting impression on people. Stand-up
mentalism, that is short on process and long on entertainment, focusing on the
interaction with the audience, this time-tested material is ready to go straight
into your act. Plus a whole section on his critically-acclaimed ‘Conversation As
Mentalism' material, which includes killer mentalism effects that you can
perform anytime, anyplace and without any props! And finally, there is a
performance-only of Mark’s all-time favourite creation: Limelight – the
incredible routine which makes an absolute star of the spectator. This is a
must-see performance! Note: Whilst there is some very minimal crossover with
Mark’s Penguin or Murphy’s lectures (the couple of tricks everyone simply must
see live!) this lecture features a ton of new material, plus full explanations
of several of Mark’s marketed effects. Held at
Davenport's Magic
Studio, London, and hosted by
London Society of
Magicians. Tuesday, October 11th. Doors 6.30pm; starts at 7pm. Free for
members, or £12 for non-members.
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IBM
British Ring Magic Convention - open survey.
Geoffrey Newton PRO writes: What
do you want? The organisers of The British Ring convention (7th- 10th September
2017 in Greenock) have issued a questionnaire asking both delegates and
prospective delegates what they would like to see or participate in at the 2017
convention. You are invited to partake in this survey by going to
www.surveymonkey.co.uk and completing the form. Once all the
information has been collated it will be analysed and where reasonably
practicable the contents activated. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your
preferences and let’s see where it all takes us. Details of convention events
will appear as and when information becomes available. You can book by
contacting the Registration Officer, email:
ibmbritishring25reg@gmail.com or
via www.magicconvention.co.uk.
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Blackpool
Magicians' Club are pleased to invite visiting magicians to their
now officially opened club room on Tuesday evening, 11th October, from
7pm. We have a great lecture lined up with Morgan and West. 56-60 Caunce
Street, Blackpool FY1 3LE (Map).
www.blackpoolmagic.com. Alan Horne PRO officer.
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Horizon: Is Seeing Believing? Series exploring topical scientific issues. Horizon explores the strange and wonderful world of illusions - and reveals the tricks they play on our senses and why they fool us. We show how easy it is to trick your sense of taste by changing the colours of food and drink, explain how what you see can change what you hear, and see just how unreliable our sense of colour can be. But all this trickery has a serious purpose. It's helping scientists to create a new understanding of how our senses work - not as individual senses, but connected together. It holds the intriguing possibility that one sense could be mapped into another. Tuesday 11th October on BBC 4. See TV Magic. 8.10.16
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, from The MagicWeek Video Archive,
Steve Cohen, making a rare appearance in the UK on Channel 4's Richard & Judy on
October 1st, 2002. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
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Manchester
Circle of Magicians Jumbo Magic Auction. From the organisers: Monday 10th
October at the Salford Masonic Hall, 41 The Crescent, Salford, Near Manchester
M5 4PE (Map).
Doors open at 5.30pm. Viewing from 6pm. Auction commences at 6.30pm. Star
Auctioneers: Derek Lever and Quentin Reynolds. Hundreds of bargains to be sold,
many without reserve including stock from two well known Magic Dealers. Books,
DVDs, Stage Magic, Close-Up Magic, Children's Magic etc. Members admitted free
of charge. Non-members pay £3.00. For further details, contact Derek Lever
d.lever1@sky.com.
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Steve
Gore has just released two new decks: the GPS Deck and the Amnesia Deck.
Steve writes:
The GPS and Amnesia decks are now back in stock after selling out in two weeks!
You will not believe what you can achieve with these decks... they are
groundbreaking and suitable for all skill levels! Full details are on my site
www.decept-a-con.com. "I love Steve Gore's GPS deck. It's G-reat! P-ractical and S-mart!" Angelo
Carbone. "The GPS deck is an unfair advantage and could be dangerous in the wrong hands."
R Paul Wilson. GPS trailer:
YouTube.
Amnesia trailer:
YouTube.
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Unbeatable
October Offer On E-Club Pro. Mark Leveridge's online magic resource, E-Club Pro,
now has over 600 pages of top video content providing new magic instruction,
advice and help. Fully updated and augmented on the 1st of every month, E-Club
Pro provides everyone from amateur to full time pro magicians worldwide a
trusted, affordable source of quality information and new ideas. If you haven't
tried it yet, October is a great time to jump in, because if you sign up before
midnight on the 31st October 2016, you will save £4 on your first month's
membership fee, £6 on the second and a massive £8 on the third! Plus, when you
reach 6 months of unbroken membership you will in addition receive a voucher
worth £20 to spend on any Mark Leveridge Magic product. So don't miss this
brilliant opportunity to benefit from everything that E-Club Pro has to offer.
There's no fixed subscription period either, so you are not locked in should you
decide having tried it that it's not for you. To make more of your magic
interest and to guarantee fresh material to work on every month, subscribe now
at
www.markleveridge.co.uk/eclubpro.php.
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Magicians
Advice Podcast. Episode 13. How we get our bookings. "In this episode Phil
Taylor and Ian Brennan talk about how they go about getting their bookings.
Topics discussed: Wedding Fairs, organic website traffic, charity events and
referrals from friends and family. One of the most interesting topics about
working as a close-up magician."
www.magicianscorner.co.uk/episode-13.
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Rus
Andrews Lecture: Bolton Magic Club. Paul Goodman writes: Rus has been performing
close-up psychological magic professionally for nearly 7 years. He started
taking an interest in magic way back as a child, obsessed with watching the
street performers and gamblers in London.
For nearly a decade now Rus has been leaving people stunned and speechless at
dinner parties, pubs and clubs all over the south-west.
Rus has released several exciting magic products over the years, some of these
effects include:
Destination, Trauma, Numbers, Evolution, Dual Edge, Spoken and Bold.
The lecture itself is a mixture of Rus’s card based material, his psychological
effects based around thought of cards, card at any number, and Rus’s latest
release Denouement.
Rus will also teach some controls, a hands free sandwich effect, and a new twist on
the Ambitious Card.
Doors open at 8.30pm on Wednesday 12th October Bolton Magic Club, The Doffcocker
Inn, 780 Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1
5QD (Map).
Visiting magicians from other societies are most welcome. There will be an
entrance fee of £5.00 for non-members.
www.boltonmagicclub.uk.
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David Tomkins 'Cheeky Dog Chatters'
lecture, Paisley Magic Circle. Pat Doogan writes: Award
winning Children's Ventriloquist and Magician, David Tomkins offers a colourful,
varied and entertaining lecture. Experience original and creative children's
magic not seen in any other lecture. As a professional ventriloquist, he
includes a section on puppets too. Having turned full-time pro at sixteen, he
has a wealth of experience to share.
David has lectured at The Magic Circle, London, The International Brotherhood of
Magicians Convention, Southport and The Blackpool Convention.
UK Prize Winner in the Children's Entertainer Championships Competition,
Blackpool. Member of The Inner Magic Circle (London) with Gold Star. "David's practical experience and years of entertaining children shone through
in the effects performed. We were all very impressed with his natural charm,
easy manner and sense of fun!" Paul Bromley, South Downs Magicians. "As for the ventriloquism... Brilliant, hilarious... Totally over the top!"
M. Key, Leamington & Warwick Magic Society. 7.30pm. Thursday 20th October.
St. Columbas Church Hall (Next to David Lloyd Club), 35 Campsie Drive, Renfrew
PA4 0RB (Map).
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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. 8.10.16
Eoin
Smith awarded the Jocky Scott Trophy for Entertainment by Aberdeen Magical
Society. Eoin Smith was awarded the Jocky Scott Trophy for Entertainment by
the Aberdeen Magical Society following a closely fought competition. Eoin, who
has lifted the trophy twice before in 2011 and 2013, fought off tough
competition from five other magicians to be crowned the winner with a routine
mixing his passions for magic and music. During his performance, he was able to
reveal a song merely thought of by an audience member. Eoin said "I’ve been
working on this routine for well over a year, so I was really pleased that it
was well-received. This competition is really special as it is judged by both my
peers and by members of the public, so it was a real honour to be awarded the
trophy." The Jocky Scott Trophy for Entertainment, named after a popular former
member of the society, is one of three annual competitions held by Aberdeen
Magical Society, and was first awarded in 1985. Aberdeen Magical Society was
founded in 1926 and this year celebrates its 90th anniversary. As one of the
most active magical societies in the country, it boasts a membership ranging
from full time professionals to hobbyists, and all those with a genuine interest
in magic are welcome to join
www.aberdeenmagic.com
www.facebook.com/officialeoinsmith.
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The
Neptune Magic Society are pleased to announce that Michael Jordan's High
Jinx will be performing at the Neptune Magic dinner at the Manor House Hotel in
West Auckland, County Durham DL14 9HW (Map)
on October 21st. Tickets are £25 for adults and £15 for children which includes
dinner and a star studded cabaret. For more information or to purchase tickets
contact Steph:
info@neptunemagicsociety.com or call 07824 707207.
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Urban
Voodoo Club - Leeds. Halloween is coming early to Leeds, as our band
of Voodoo acolytes settles into their new home at Hyde Park Book Club on
October 16th for a night of magic, mystery, and daredevil feats. We'll
be bringing the shocking, the spooky, and the spectacular in an evening
that will leave you clutching your mojo hands and rubbing your eyes in
disbelief. Trickery, real magic, or arcane Voodoo? Dive into our
emporium of magical wonders & decide for yourself... and bring a friend
for safety. The evening will be Pay What You Decide after the show, but
remember - tipping the witch doctor saves your soul from eternal
torment. Sunday October 16th 2016, doors at 7.30pm, show starts at
8.15pm. Venue: Hyde Park Book Club, 27-29 Headingley Lane, Leeds LS6 1BL
(Map)
www.facebook.com/uvcmagic.
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Steve
Dimmer Lecture - British Magical Society. From the organisers: Don’t
entertain children? You can still learn the professional approach to magic.
Steve Dimmer presents his ‘Childrens Nuts & Bolts’ lecture. He explains many
original effects with props all magicians will have and also goes into the
practical side of being a children’s entertainer. He explores how to sell your
services more effectively, promoting yourself at parties with a view to getting
more work as well as how to make your shows more fun with new bits of business
and sub-routines. Also addressed is the tricky issue of entertaining for the
older child and tactics on the thorny problem of how to keep the adults quiet!
Steve is an Associate Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star and has
won The Pip Ayres Memorial Trophy for Children’s entertainment 8 years out of
the past 10. He has devised tricks for many magic dealers including Practical
Magic, Davenports, Merlins of Wakefield and Made-to-Measure Magic. He is one of
only 3 people to be asked to contribute twice at Britain’s only Children Magic
Convention Kidology. "Always comes up with clever, entertaining and fun
routines" Jeremy Le Poidevin, Practical Magic. Tuesday October 11th at
7.30pm (doors 7pm) British Magical Society, Selly Oak Ex Servicemen's Club, 8
Selly Hill Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7DL (Map).
www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk.
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People
who enjoy magic wanted for new TV pilot. Second Star write: Second Star, the
producers of Now You See It, It Was Alright in the 70s, and
Stupid Man, Smart Phone are looking for people who enjoy magic to
participate in some street magic performed by some of Britain’s best magicians
for a brand new TV format. The show has been devised by ITV2 and Radio 1’s Matt
Edmondson (The Xtra Factor), and is from the executive producer of Derren
Brown, The Real Hustle and Killer Magic. Are you a fan of
magic looking for something fun and different to do? Then we would love to hear
from you. We’re looking for fun, chatty people who would either enjoy being
shown an exciting magic trick or would like to set up a friend for a trick.
Ideally you will be available on Thursday October 13th. The filming is taking
place in London. If you are interested please email
meriel@secondstarproductions.co.uk with your name and a contact number. Only
people aged 18 or over can apply.
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