Number
874 - 25th March 2017
Unbelievable:
An Evening of Magic & Illusion, Kings Theatre, Portsmouth. Friday 19th May.
From the producers: "Unbelievable" is a brand new magic show combining
breathtaking illusions, mind bending mentalism, and jaw dropping sleight of hand
magic! Have your world turned upside down and inside out by some of the most
incredible magicians in the UK! Peter Wardell is without a doubt one of the UK’s
most experienced professional magicians. He was the first person to win both the
Close-up Magician of the Year and Stage Magician of the Year Awards at the Magic
Circle. Marc Paul is a mind-reader and psychological magician. His skills are so
refined that he was officially voted the “Best Mind-Reader” by his peers at the
prestigious World Magic Awards in Los Angeles. Michael Fairall is one of the
most in-demand professional close-up magicians in the country today. He has an
infectious sense of humour and incredible comic timing. Amethyst are
international illusionists Danny Hunt and Stephanie Clarke. Highly acclaimed as
one of the UK’s top magic and illusion acts. Recently they created effects for
the ITV drama Houdini and Doyle, BBC TV drama series ‘Sherlock’ and the BAFTA
award-winning series ‘Help my Supply Teacher is Magic’. Friday 19th May at
7.30pm. For more info and to book visit
www.kingsportsmouth.co.uk.
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Unique
Magic Events presents a Corporate & Trade Show Workshop on Wednesday
13th September at Jury's Inn Hotel in Liverpool. From the
organisers: Whether you are already an established Corporate Show
performer or Trade Show worker and would like to significantly increase
your client list and earnings or are a performer who is new to this
lucrative side of the magic business and would like to find out how to
earn a six figure income every year ..... you need to be at this
life-changing event! The Corporate & Tradeshow Workshop is bringing
together for one day only a team of top International performers with
unrivalled experience and success in the corporate world, Trevor Liley,
Seth Kramer, Bob Kohler and Paul Stone.
The information, methods and advice that they will share with you will
be worth many many times the minimal registration fee. The chances of
having such an experienced and knowledgeable group of performers together
in one room are extremely rare, so if you are genuinely serious about
being successful in the Corporate world then you do not want to miss
this outstanding opportunity! Space is limited to just 50 delegates.
The program will include Trevor Liley's Trade Show Masterclass, which he
is presenting at a magic event for the first time ever. Priceless
information from this Corporate 'Guru' on how to build a lucrative
Corporate magic business and take your earnings to a whole new level!
Seth Kramer will lecture and also perform his Trade Show pitch 'live'
for all the delegates. Seth has been without doubt one the most
successful Trade Show workers in USA for the past 30 years and is the
author of the Modern Tradeshow Handbook, the recognised 'bible' for
Trade Show performers. This event will also feature expert panel sessions
with Trevor Liley, Seth Kramer, Bob Kohler, and Paul Stone covering
topics in depth which will include how to break into the lucrative
corporate world of Trade Shows, Hospitality Suites, Product launches,
VIP Receptions, Conferences / Conventions, Motivational Speaking and
Trade Charity events & Fundraisers. For full details and to register go
to
www.magiconthemersey.com and click on the red Corporate & Trade Show
link at the top of the screen.
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Scottish Comedy and Variety Gala Performance.
From the organisers: An incredible new variety show with fully staged numbers
featuring famed TV mentalist Drew McAdam, Scottish comic legend Dean
Park, Comedy Central's David Kay, The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppets,
Artie's Tartan Tales (formerly of the Singing Kettle) all hosted by
Fife's own pantomime favorite Liam A Black with his hilarious stunts,
magic, comedy and illusions, with new unseen material that was just too
stupid for TV!
This show is family friendly and is suitable for all ages. Friday 18th
August at 7pm. Tickets start at only £15 and can be purchased via
www.onfife.com. Adam Smith Theatre, Benochy Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 1ET
(Map).
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Magic
on the Mersey, whose slogan is 'promoting excellence in magic
performance' promises to be a very different style of magic
convention. Produced by Paul Stone and taking place at Jury's Inn Hotel
on Liverpool's award stunning Albert Dock Waterfront on Thursday 14th &
Friday 15th September, this will be a very special event where everyone
attending is guaranteed a good seat for every lecture, workshop and
show.
Organiser Paul Stone writes: Unlike other
magic conventions we deliberately limit the number of attendees so that
delegates have the opportunity to meet and spend time with the
impressive International line-up of talent. Paul Zenon, fresh from his
success at the recent Blackpool Convention will once again appear in his
highly acclaimed One Man 'Linking Rings' Show, and will also perform in
the Gala Show and take part in the innovative Expert Panel Sessions.
Overseas stars flying in specially for the convention include Close-up
wizards Armando Lucero, Mike Close and Bob Kohler and will be joined by
top British pro's Mindreading Master Marc Paul and the hilarious Mandy
Muden. And if that isn't enough to tempt you then we've also got two
show business greats, Freddie 'Parrotface' Davies and legendary juggler
Kris Kremo!
Included in the Convention registration price of just £95 are tickets to
see both stage shows, Paul Zenon in 'Linking Rings' and also 'World
Stars of Magic & Variety' at the beautiful Victorian Epstein Theatre,
and an invitation to the Night Before Welcome Party. For full Convention
details and how to register, go to
www.magiconthemersey.com.
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Beautiful
Magicians' Club - Purveyors of magical, musical and darn right
thrilling entertainment for the discerning public. From the organisers:
Beautiful Magicians' Club have taken to an impressive number of stages
up and down the UK during their three-year career - from Time Out's
hotly featured clubs, the hippest music festivals, and Edinburgh Fringe
Festival to top theatres. Now, following the sell-out success of their
debut at the Brentham Club, Beautiful Magicians' Club return to bring
you the finest magicians, music and world-class variety acts, for a
night of fun, laughs and wows! On Friday April 7th: Max Somerset The
Magician, Musician and Unusualist heads the line-up. An award winning TV
magician and Member of the Inner Magic Circle, London, Max has performed
for celebrities, royalty, barristers and road sweepers alike. Your
wedding ring could end up spinning in mid air; your children’s pet
goldfish could swim out of your £50 note; or a word that you are
thinking of may be found engraved on a coin... inside a walnut... inside
an egg! Plus: Kheski Kobler, Jisu Park, Diobo, Sally 'Oh' Spitfire and
Mat Boden. Beautiful Magicians' Club, The Brentham Club, 38A Meadvale
Rodd, London W5 1NP (Map). For full details of the whole show, and to book
Click Here.
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Fay
Presto is interviewed for "NMP Live Meets..." a series of video
interviews recorded for NMP Live:
Click Here. Neil Martin writes: "We've also got others on our
YouTube channel including Darcy Oake and Jamie Raven. They're geared
towards corporate bookers in a section/playlist called 'NMP Live
Meets...' and we have more going live over next few months including
Dynamo and Troy."
Click Here.
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Conjuring
at the Court – Thursday 30th March, London. From the organisers: We
present comedy magical duo Griffin and Jones; martial arts illusionists
Jason Steele and Joanne; Bharat Patel performs an intriguing combination
of mentalism and illusions; and there’s wonderful dry humour and magic
of Carl Pettman. Hosted by the exuberant Stephen Barry, it will be a
fascinating and entertaining night with plenty of laughs along the way.
The show starts at 8pm and runs to 10pm with an interval. It’s in the
lovely function room of the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing,
London W13 8PH (Map).
Come early to enjoy a meal before the show!
Parking is free from 6.30pm. Tickets still just £11 in advance from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, from 1995, Max Maven in a clip taken
from 'Something Strange with Max Maven' a show that looked at everything paranormal,
or otherwise. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with previous videos
Click Here.
(The funny thing about this particular clip is that you really don't need any
special psychic powers, or even the advantage of being 'a mentalist', to
work out what belongs to whom. DT).
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Magicians at the Half Moon - Bishops Stortford: Friday 31st March. From the organisers: On Friday 31st March it's time for another evening of magic and fun as the Magicians at the Half Moon are back to entertain you. Show producer and compere for the night Martin Cox has invited back two popular performers: Joseph Badman and Alec Schulz to amuse and bemuse you in the intimate setting of the Long Room at the Half Moon, 31 North Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2LD (Map). Entry is still just £10.00. Doors open at 7.30pm with the show starting at 8pm (finishing around 10pm with a 20 minute interval). To reserve yourself a front row seat, contact Martin on 01279 659562. For more information visit www.halfmoonmagic.co.uk. 25.3.17
Lee
Hathaway Lecture, Bexley Magic Society. Roy Marsh writes: The next
meeting of Bexley Magic Society is on Wednesday 5th April, where Lee
Hathaway (the man who fooled Penn and Teller) will be the guest. This is
a lecture you will not want to miss, Lee Hathaway is one of the UK’s
leading close-up and cabaret magicians, a member of The Magic Circle and
has been seen by over 7 million people worldwide. With over 20 years
performing excellence and headstrong on delivering outstanding
entertainment, he has been invited to some of the most exclusive parties
and venues around the world. He has entertained people including
Royalty, A-List celebrities and many more. Everyone is welcome, but
non-members are asked to pay a fee of £10.00.
www.bexleymagic.org.uk.
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Compagnie du Hanneton
/ James Thierrée — The Toad Knew.
3rd - 7th May, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.
Step into the wonderfully weird world of multi-talented performer and
director James Thierrée. Featuring a seamless mix of mechanical marvels,
magical illusions, surreal humour and acrobatic finesse, The Toad Knew
is utterly 'spellbinding'.
★★★★
The Guardian
★★★★
Telegraph. For more info and to book visit:
www.sadlerswells.com.
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BGT winner Richard Jones chats with Graham Norton this morning, Saturday 25th March, from 10am on 'Graham Norton' on BBC Radio 2. See TV Magic. 25.3.17
John Carey presents his 'Minimalistica' lecture for The Surrey Magic Society on Thursday 30th March 2017. Adam Mosley writes: Magician and author John Carey has gained international recognition for his minimalist, streamlined approach to cards and close-up magic. With 7 DVDs and 2 hardbound books to his name, including his recent release, Minimalistica, John is in constant demand to present his lectures and private workshops. John Carey's lecture is a 2 hour event, comprised of a myriad of practical, powerful and doable commercial close up work. John’s approach is if he can do them, then so can you! Members are free and visiting magicians are welcome for a £10 entrance fee. The lecture takes place in East Horsley, Surrey at 8pm. For full details contact Adam Mosley info@surreymagic.org.uk. 25.3.17
Walt
Lees is presenting this year's History of Mystery lecture at the
Northern Magic Summit. From the organisers: Walt shares tales from over a
decade of selling Svengali packs in Hamleys and Harrods. Hear why this is the ideal product for a
salesman, find out about the many colourful characters encountered over
the years and hear hilarious (and sometimes horrifying) anecdotes. You
will learn about the psychology of pitching, concluding with a typical
pitch, with you as the punters! The Northern Magic Summit is on Friday
21st, Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd April 2017 at The County Hotel,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne. To book visit
www.northernmagicsummit.co.uk.
25.3.17
Wessex
Magical Association One Day Convention, update. Steve Bowring
writes: The line-up for the Wessex Magical Association One Day Convention
(Sunday 2nd April) is now complete.
Wayne Fox, Rus Andrews and James Brown join with Chris Randall, Marc
Oberon, Marc Paul, Dave Loosley, Amethyst, Noel Britten and the Great
Desmondo & Cherry for a fantastic day of Magic.
Tickets are selling fast so act now to avoid disappointment!
Full Adult tickets which include Gala show entry in the evening are
still £25 but you need to act quickly! Doors open at 9am and the show is
expected to finish at about 10pm.
Follow us on Facebook: Wessex Magical Association Magic Convention and
get your tickets at
www.wmagic.uk.
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Marcus Eddie
UK lecture tour 2018 now booking. Steve Gore writes: Marcus Eddie is
planning a lecture tour in May 2018. Growing up overseas as part of an Air Force family, Marcus did not have
access to magic shops or clubs. Using a magic set he received as a gift
from his parents and the few magic books he could find in the school
library, Marcus began teaching himself the craft when he was just 12
years old. Building his illusions from toy boxes, tape and everyday
items, Marcus took his childhood passion and turned it into a career.
Today, he is a eight-time, award-winning magician, including his win on
Syfy Channel's magic competition, 'Wizard Wars'. He appeared on 'Penn &
Teller Fool Us, Headlined at The Magic Castle, and is the creator of several
products on the market and consults for magician's worldwide, including
David Blaine on his special, 'Beyond Magic'. Marcus Eddie's
original magic will leave you stunned!" For fuller information and
dates email tours@stevegore.co.uk.
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Jamy
Ian Swiss UK lecture tour 2018 now booking. Steve Gore writes:
Jamy is here between 21st May 2018 and 14th June 2018. This new lecture
by Jamy Ian Swiss will cover the gamut of close-up sleight-of-hand
magic. This lecture is absolutely full of amazing card magic, from
original 'card in impossible' location plots (and a fresh new handling of
the Card on Ceiling); to apparent displays of extraordinary skill that
don't demand as much as they appear; and a simple but mystifying and
commercial memorised deck routine.
Then comes the non-card magic; including an impromptu cup-and-ball
routine with an original and amazing new climax; a practical mentalism
routine that turns any peek into an engaging four-effect routine; and
coin magic that includes a lesson in pure misdirection, and an amazing
no-gaff vanish of four coins. For fuller information and dates email
tours@stevegore.co.uk.
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Paul
Gordon Lecture now booking. News from Paul Gordon: The last few months have been busy.
I've
published a new book (Quidnunc) and produced a new DVD set with
Alakazam, titled Quidnunc Plus, and lectured in Madrid, Holland, Denmark
and Israel. Plus an online Penguin Live lecture. Next
month I'll be giving an 'At The Table' lecture for Murphy's Magic
containing all new magic from the new book and DVD set, with some hidden
gems from the Gold Dust Trilogy. If you are a club secretary looking to
book the lecture please see the
lecturers page here at MagicWeek. It's a fun fast paced lecture full of
worker commercial card magic. Also see
www.paulgordon.net/mobile.html.
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Ali
Cardabra will be presenting his new lecture at The Mercian Mystics Magic
Society in Stoke-on-Trent
on Tuesday April 4th at 8pm. Venue: Smallthorne Victory WMC,
300 Smallthorne Road , Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 1RE (Map).
The lecture starts at 8pm - visiting magicians welcome (£5.00 charge).
For more details contact Andrew Sherratt
andrewsherratt@themagiccircle.co.uk.
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Kevin
Hutchinson was the recent winner of the Home Counties Magical Society
annual close-up competition, winning the Bill Hammersley Trophy.
Competing with 5 other members, Kevin also won the George Burford Plate
which is a discretionary award for the most original act. He is pictured
receiving his award from Robin Maddy, Life Vice President.
Derek Oliver.
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Chris Randall
lectures at the Liverpool Magic Circle on Monday April 3rd at 8pm. Members £7.00 non Members £10
Pay on the door. Liverpool Magic Circle, Longmoor Social Club, Longmoor
Lane, Liverpool L9 9EN (Map).
Alan Singleton.
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The Ulster Society of Magicians 75th Anniversary Day of Magic and Dinner, 22nd April. From the organisers: The Ulster Society of Magicians invite you to their 75th Anniversary Day of Magic and Dinner on Saturday 22nd April at Malone Lodge Hotel, Belfast. Featuring performances and lectures from Ian Keable, Ali Cardabra and Pat Fallon. Dealers: During the day, we will have one main dealer, Pat Fallon. In addition, our other two lecturers will have items for sale. As we have plenty of room, we will be laying out a number of tables so that anybody who attends is free to set up and sell. It will be very relaxed so you can leave your stuff out with prices and, either through an honesty box or by staying with your items, sell as much as you like. We will also have a Society table so that if anybody wants to donate items for sale for Society funds, it would be most appreciated. Raffle: The raffle is always a popular feature of our annual dinner. To book for dinner contact George Bleeks before noon on Friday 14th April, telephone 07860 115611 or email george.bleeks@ntlworld.com with the numbers in your party and their choices from the menu (see www.online-usm.com). Payment will be made on the night. For those wishing to stay overnight at the hotel (telephone 028 9038 8000) we have arranged a restricted number of rooms at a specially discounted rate of £99.00 Double or Twin Room and £89.00 for a single B&B. Please mention you are attending the magic function when booking quoting Code 14197. 25.3.17
Derby Magic Circle
news. Paul Sharp writes: Last
Wednesday, 22nd March, Derby Magic Circle held their AGM. Ray Lewis handed
over the President's Chain of office to Allan Humphries (right in
photo). Allan, who has been a member for over 35 years, will be Derby
Magic Circle's President for 2017-18. Simon Goodfellow was voted in
as President Elect (for 2018-19). The new programme of
events for 2017/8 has now been released, see
www.derbymagiccircle.com. The programme caters
for everyone from close-up card magicians to children’s entertainers, from
corporate mentalists to wedding magicians. Past members and visiting
magicians are very welcome at the lectures we hold, but there is a small
fee of £10 payable on the night. Derby Magic Circle has not raised the
annual subscriptions again this year. The annual membership fee is only
£42 which is great value, especially when you see the line-up we have
for this year. For any general enquiries please either call or email
Allan Humphries on 01889 590975
info@derbymagiccircle.com.
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The
Gathering, Great Yarmouth. Stephen Bolam writes: Our next gathering will be
at 7.30pm on Tuesday April 4th, at The St George Hotel, 7-10 Albert Square,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 3JH (Map). The aim of the
evenings is to allow magicians to meet and socialise, and exchange ideas, in a
relaxed atmosphere. Our social evenings are free of charge and there will be a
free buffet, and you will be able to buy drinks from the bar.
The evening starts at 7.30pm, so come along and
enjoy the atmosphere.
If anyone wants go come along, please email
thegathering@mail.com or you can
phone Kyle on 07982 819727 for further information.
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Presto, Sunday 2nd April on Sky Cinema. "A ravenous rabbit gives his magician master a lesson in pet care when he neglects to give him a hard-earned carrot." See TV Magic. 25.3.17
News
Deadline reminder. Please submit news by Thursday if possible - absolute
deadline 12 noon Friday, no exceptions. DT.
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"Ulster
Rugby stars are left speechless by street magician Troy Von Scheibner
during Belfast visit"
Click Here • "Kenilworth magician performs at town mayor’s
civic dinner"
Click Here • "Praneet Bhatt to enter 'Trideviyaan' as magician"
Click Here • "Magician to escape strait jacket, hung upside-down
from Spinnaker Tower"
Click Here • "Watch: the magician Cosentino"
Click Here • "Wayne Newton makes the cut at Penn & Teller’s ‘Fool
Us’"
Click Here • "Possibly The Best Magic Trick To Ever Appear on America’s
Got Talent"
Click Here • "Destroying illusions. Magician Tom Coverly brings his
Destroy Illusions tour to Union High School, urges students not to be
influenced by illusions"
Click Here • "Interview with master illusionist Rob Lake"
Click Here • "The man who pulled the first Houdini"
Click Here • That's it for this week, your UK magic news is always
welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
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