Number
857 - 26th November 2016
Dynamo,
guest of honour, The Session 2017. From the organisers: Having made his
first convention appearance at the inaugural convention twelve years ago and
having been an avid supporter and attendee, we feel that 2017 is the year to
honour one of the world's most famous close-up magicians. Dynamo will be giving
a candid interview where attendees will be able to ask him anything. He'll also
be performing something very special during the convention. The hotel is close
to sold out, so be sure to book your tickets early. Dynamo will be joined by
Eric Mead, Jamy Ian Swiss, Banachek, Michael Weber, Max Maven, Benjamin Earl,
Pit Hartling, Denis Behr, Guy Hollingworth, Joshua Jay, Hector Chadwick and
more! Heathrow, London, January 7th-8th 2017.
www.sessionconvention.com.
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Four
more reasons to get your registrations in for next year's Blackpool Magic
Convention! Jason England, Louis Otero, Hara and the spectacular illusions
of Jamie Allan join the ever growing list of top artistes we have lined up for
you. Alan Horne PRO officer.
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
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The
Stars of Magic Christmas Show - Bristol, 27th-29th December.
From the organisers: Do you believe in magic? Six of the
finest magicians and illusionists from around the globe come together in
a breathtaking, gasp-inducing and head-scratching show that you won't
want to miss! The Stars of Magic is a family-friendly show featuring
world-class magicians from the UK, Germany and Taiwan. From spectacular
Las Vegas-style illusions to astonishing sleight of hand magic, this
show is a first of its kind in Bristol and really has to be seen to be
(dis)believed. Starring: Young and Strange: Our grand illusionists and
YouTube viral stars. One of their videos received ten million views in
one weekend alone! Alan Hudson: The hilarious star of ITV's prime-time
shows The Next Great Magician and Penn and Teller Fool Us. Alana:
Enchanting, unique magic from Germany's national champion. She presents
the act that won her that title and that she has performed on television
shows all over the world. Anson Lee: Taiwan's master of sleight of hand
card manipulation. Anson has swept the board with awards in Asia for his
cutting-edge act. Rob James: The International Brotherhood of Magicians
first prize winner for close-up magic 2015. Rob has amazed audiences
everywhere from the Magic Castle in Hollywood to Disneyland in Paris.
For more details see
www.starsofmagic.co.uk or
www.redgravetheatre.com.
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Pete
Firman: Trix. Final show tonight, Saturday 26th November at the Soho Theatre,
London. "The UK’s leading comedy magician" (Time Out) makes his Soho Theatre
debut, celebrating a decade of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. Star of
BBC1’s The Magicians, guest on BBC1’s The John Bishop Show and ITV’s The Next
Great Magician, expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and
jaw-dropping magic.
www.sohotheatre.com.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, John Gaughan and his beautifully
restored 'Psycho' on The Paul Daniels Magic Show in January 1988. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
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Richard
Cadell MIMC is appearing daily at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. He can be
seen presenting The Sooty Christmas Show at 11am in the Megadome. Richard then
stars with his illusion show at Zippos Circus at 12.30, 2.00, 3.30 and 5.00 pm.
The large scale illusions have been newly constructed in Las Vegas by Tim
Clothier and Mike Michaels. Both shows run daily until January 3rd . For more
info and tickets visit
www.hydeparkwinterwonderland.com.
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Black
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David Stone Lecture Tour, final dates: After the amazing success of The Xperience
Lecture tour in 2012 with over 183 lectures in 19 countries, the crazy
David Stone is back! This new lecture features exclusively strong magic
tricks with cards, coins and varied objects for close-up conditions such
as a pen, bottles, a pair of glasses... For those who already know
David, there's no need to say the lecture will be a real show, with
dozens of gags and ideas you will use for your own performances. Among
the brand new tricks are: Gum - An extremely visual and above all
easy routine using chewing gum, and Zenith - The 'Card on
Ceiling' effect completely revisited (easier than the classic version).
Also a new gimmick as powerful as 'The Tool' that will allow you to
perform dozens of tricks (it's a new weapon for the close-up magician
who wants to refresh his repertoire). And, The Floating Deck - A
box of cards literally floating before you eyes, which is then given out
for examination. And much more! Over 14 new audience tested effects and
routines. David will also talk and explain how he performs in a close-up
situation on stage for audiences as large as 2,000 spectators.
27th: Buxton.
28th: Leicester -
www.leicestermagiccircle.co.uk.
29th: Northampton - Northamptonshire Magicians Club, at Brayfield
Working Mens Club, NN7 1BD. Doors open at 7.30pm, ready to start at 8pm.
Free for members. Past members and visiting magicians are very welcome,
door charge £12. Buffet included.
www.northamptonshiremagicians.uk.
30th: Wolverhampton - The Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians are hosting
the final lecture of David Stone's UK tour. Visiting magicians welcome
for just £5. Our venue is The ECC Sports & Social Club, Showell Road,
Wolverhampton WV10 9NL. Contact
sueoakley61@gmail.com.
www.wcm-magic.com.
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Amazing
Black Friday E-Club Pro Sign Up Deal. If you have ever wanted to experience
first hand exactly what Mark Leveridge's E-Club Pro has to offer, Black Friday
Weekend is the best time to put your toe in the water. With over 600 pages of
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help from a pro who has been full time in magic for 35 years. Whether you would
simply like new magic to practise and perform for friends and family, or whether
you are also looking for pro quality, honest advice and assistance, Mark's
knowledge is waiting to help you if you become a member of his online club. The
Black Friday deal is that if you sign up before midnight (GMT) on Sunday 27th
November 2016, you will receive your first three months membership for free!
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Phill
Smith lecture, British Magical Society, Birmingham. Jay Adkins writes: UK
based mentalist, writer, designer and consultant Phill Smith has been creating
powerful mind reading effects for more than a decade, with effects performed by
professionals around the world, on stage and television. Best known for his
three handbooks to contemporary mentalism, Mitox, Yokai and Mokele, his creative
approach yields innovative modern mentalism created for real-world situations
and real-world audiences. Phill has also consulted for numerous professional
performers, including writing and development credits on TV show Impossible?, as
well as on-set consulting in the UK, Belgium and Ukraine. In addition to all
this, Phill has also performed professionally in a wide variety of settings
including sell-out public shows, to rave reviews. 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
Tuesday 29th November. Visiting Magicians welcome, £10.00. Should be a enjoyable
evening at The British Magical Society, Selly Oak Ex Servicemens' Club, 8 Selly
Hill Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7DL (Map).
www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk.
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Viktor
Voitko presents a brand new product: The i-Lite Cup. "This is a great
idea. Congratulations!" Jeff Hobson. "My friend Viktor Voitko created a perfect trick for
Christmas parties. It is colorful and self-working... if you like 'lazy' tricks,
you'll enjoy it as much as I do." Kate Medvedeva (President of the Russian
Association of Magicians). Viktor writes: If you are looking for a bright memorable trick that does not require
sleight of hand then this is it! It is colourful and self-working. You
catch lights and throw them in to a glass, filling the glass with lights. Then
you use a drinking straw to stir them and then drink them; finally revealing a
glowing light-up smile! Watch the
YouTube
video. For more information and to order visit
www.magic-voitko.com.
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The
Gathering, Great Yarmouth. Stephen Bolam writes: Our next meeting is on 6th
December
at 7.30pm 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, and with it being close to Christmas this one will be full
of festive fun. Their will be a Bar as well as free coffee and a small buffet.
If anyone wants to come along, please email
thegathering@mail.com or Phone Kyle
on 07510 933734 for further information.
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Blackpool
Family Entertainer of the Year. Alan Horne, BMC PRO officer, writes: Two
more winners through to the Family Entertainer of the Year competition. Malcolm
the Magician and Magic Monty are representing their areas in what will be a
superb event. BMC would like to thank David Oakley and Gary Dunn for their help.
Special thanks to all who have helped make these regional heats happen and of
course to all who entered the competition.
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
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Magicians
Advice Podcast. Phil Taylor writes: In this episode (see
www.magicianscorner.co.uk) we talk to Rus Andrews about his approach to
magic. If you like jazz magic this is the podcast to listen to. Rus goes into
detail about how he only uses jazz magic to keep it fresh for himself and how he
entertains spectators with that style. This is a great episode and you will
learn a lot from listening to Rus; please sit back and enjoy our latest episode:
"You're Thinking Too Much Like A Magician". Thanks Rus for taking the time out.
Thank you for downloading and listening. Your support means a huge amount to us.
Please join us and the conversation on Facebook:
facebook.com/groups/MagiciansAdvice. Find all the latest episodes on
iTunes where you can subscribe and never be behind.
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The Undateables, 1st December on More 4. "It's five years since 23-year-old footballer George had a near-fatal car accident that left him paralysed from the chest down. George now wants a girlfriend, but since his accident he's been too nervous to ask anyone out. Will his charm win the heart of Nathalie? Magician David from Essex, who has a learning disability, has never had a relationship and says he finds social situations awkward. How will his meeting with Claire go? Bethany from Leicestershire meets plenty of boys at her local theatre group but says she doesn't imagine any of them would ever fancy her. The 20 year old, who has Down's syndrome, wants to experience love - will her date with Bradley provide a taste of real romance?" See TV Magic for details. 26.11.16
Jonathan
Allen: Casting for the voice of Strength. Jonathan Allen’s recently
published book ‘Lost Envoy’ offered the first critical readings of a previously
unknown deck of fortune-telling cards, hand-painted in the first decade of the
twentieth century by the English artist and mystic Austin Osman Spare
(1886–1956). In Casting for the voice of Strength Allen continues his
reactivation of this anomalous relic of the British Occult Revival by giving
voice in absentia to a card currently missing from Spare’s tarot deck: its
eleventh Major Arcana trump, known as ‘Strength’.
Casting for the voice of Strength recalls Pietro Aretino’s satire ‘The Speaking Cards’ (Le Carte Parlanti, 1543) in which an imaginary dialogue takes place between a deck of playing cards and the cards’ artisanal maker. While Aretino’s cards laid bare the intrigues of Italian Renaissance social and political life, the two iconographic figures that comprise Spare’s lost card bear witness to the early modernity through which they passed unrecorded. Emerging now in the twenty-first century, their repartee points to cartomancy as a productive, if contested, site of enchantment. Stanley Picker Gallery, Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture, Kingston University, Knights Park, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2QJ. Opening Event: Wednesday 30th November at 6pm. More information: www.stanleypickergallery.org. 26.11.16
Barry and Stuart's 'The Happenings' is being repeated on W, next Saturday, 3rd December: "Alien Invasion. Extraordinary epic-scale show from the makers of Derren Brown. This show follows a series of unexplained phenomena created by the master magicians, Barry and Stuart." See TV Magic for details. 26.11.16
The
Order of The Magi are holding their Christmas Party on Tuesday 13th December
at the Irish World Heritage Centre in Manchester at 8pm. It will be a night of
fun, games, competitions, prizes and a hot pot type supper followed by the
exciting magic and music of Jez Mansfield and Emma. This magic duo is making
quite a name these days so it is an opportunity to see them in action. Tickets
are £7.50 each and available from
pro@orderofthemagi.org.uk or telephone 0161 969 8222. Closing date for
ticket application is 3rd December. Directions on
www.orderofthemagi.org.uk.
Geoffrey Newton.
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Alec
Powell's legendary Car Boot Sale is back. Alec writes: Due to many requests
the Magic Car Boot Sale will return on 22nd January 2017 at a new venue in
Birmingham: The Austin Sports and Social Club, 30 Tessall Lane, Longbridge,
Birmingham B31 2SF (Map).
This venue is right next door to Longbridge Railway Station and less than 10
minutes from Junction 4 on the M5. There is plenty of free parking with barriers
on the car park. There is a Premier Inn and Beefeater just across the road.
Stalls remain at £15 and can be booked by calling 07831 115448, or by email
alec@alecpowell.co.uk. The first
stall booked is Gordon Astley who is selling items on behalf of Paul Zenon!
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Steve
Hewlett tour news. Tony Denton Promotions presents: The Andy Williams
Christmas Extravaganza starring The Osmonds with special guests ventriloquist
Steve Hewlett and singer Charlie Green plus The Moon River Singers & Dancers.
"It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year, and my brothers Jay, Merrill
and I are looking forward to once again bringing back some of that Christmas
cheer. Last year's UK Christmas tour was so much fun, that we are bringing it
back following the run in the USA. The Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza, is
American tradition that started in the 60s and beloved around the world. It was
Andy’s wishes and now my great honor and privilege to continue his amazing
legacy of family friendly action-packed variety at its best. This award-winning
show has proven to warm hearts and get you in that warm and fuzzy Christmas
mood. Come celebrate Christmas with us" Jimmy Osmond 2016. Special guest
stars from Britain’s Got Talent – ventriloquist Steve Hewlett and one of the
shows stand out young singers Charlie Green complete this unforgettable festive
family tradition alongside the Moon River Singers and dancers. For December tour
dates
Click Here. Steve Hewlett
YouTube.
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The
Surrey Society of Magicians Stage Competition 2016. Adam Mosley writes: What
a great evening. I want to say thank you to all the competitors who took part
and a big thank you to our magical judge Matt Stirling, and also to all the
spectators that turned up and packed the theatre out to cheer on the acts. It
was a very high standard as it is every year and the audience were thoroughly
entertained. The first 3 places in the competition went to Jack Bedell-Pearce
(third), Steve Day (second) and Colin Peters, first, pictured here holding the
Zig-Zag trophy. The comedy award went to Terry Lambert (voted for by the
members). A fantastic evening again and we are now looking forward to the
Close-up Competition in April. This was our last meeting of the year so Merry
Christmas to everyone.
www.surreymagic.org.uk.
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New
visitor attraction for Stratford-upon-Avon. Mel Harvey (aka 'The late Blake
Barrington') will shortly be starting a new Shakespeare Ghost Walk in
Stratford-upon-Avon. This walk takes in the various historic houses and
graveyards of Stratford-upon-Avon and includes comedy, magic and ghostly
stories, plus a bizarre magic show in one of the most haunted houses in town!
Mel, who has just been given a Long Service Award from The Shakespeare Hospice
will be donating some of the proceeds of the Ghost Walk to the Hospice. Book now
(if you dare) on 07860 485578.
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Steve
Truglia. Very sad to report that magician and stuntman Steve Truglia died in a tragic accident
whilst performing a stunt in Chongqing, China on November 17th. Steve Truglia's 'The
Card Shark Show' opened in London on December 15th 2012 and was still
running successfully. In this photo, taken in July 2013, Steve is seen
combining his two passions: magic and a dangerous stunt. To read that original
story Click Here.
"Wanstead James Bond stuntman Steve Truglia dies during 100m abseil race in China" www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk.
"Daredevil fell 300ft James Bond stuntman and SAS hero Steve Truglia killed in abseil race after plunging from a helicopter in China" www.thesun.co.uk.
Repatriation of Steve Truglia 'Go Fund Me' page: www.gofundme.com. 26.11.16
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"Perth
fans flock to see Dynamo"
Click Here • "Magician Dynamo mobbed by Perth fans"
Click Here • "Magician Todd Landman Brought Subversion To
Nottingham"
Click Here • "North Finchley magician set to dazzle Hindu members at
community centre"
Click Here • "Skydive magician ‘couldn’t feel the tricks’ as
sub-zero temperatures almost scuppered world record"
Click Here • "Real-life Dumbledore to perform in magic show at KiMo"
Click Here • "Illusionist Kevin James wants to make you feel things"
Click Here • "Jamie Raven – The Lowry, Salford"
Click Here • "DMC: Dunhill commercial 2016"
YouTube •
"Wolverhampton teacher leads double life as a magician"
Click Here • "Magician helps facilitate epic Christmas proposal"
Click Here • "British Library conjures up Victorian magic"
Click Here • And finally "Kate Bush exclusive interview: 'I'm not
sure you’re ever really happy with what you create'"
Click Here [in which she recounts the time she pulled a magic trick
on Paul Kieve] • That's it for another week, your UK magic news is
always welcome, see you next week, Duncan.
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