Number
890 - 15th July 2017
The
Very Best of Derren Brown Underground. UK Tour Dates 2017. Derren Brown
Underground is the latest stage show from the multi-award winning master of
psychological illusion. Bringing together a collection of the very best of
Derren’s previous stage work, Underground is a spell-binding experience of
showmanship and magical genius. A unique opportunity to see Derren perform his
own choice of some of his favourite work on the stage, for a limited run only.
Book quickly as tickets will sell out fast. Not suitable for under 12's.
Directed by Andrew O'Connor and Andy Nyman. Also see
www.derrenbrown.co.uk/on-stage.
Mon 24 – Wed 26 July Birmingham New Alexandra
Theatre
Thu 27 – Sat 29 July Northampton Royal & Derngate
Mon 31 July – Wed 2 Aug. Ipswich Regent Theatre
Thu 3 Aug – Sat 5 Aug. Salford Quays The Lowry
Mon 7 – Thu 10 Aug. Newcastle Theatre Royal
Fri 11 – Sat 12 Aug. Carlisle The Sands
Mon 14 – Tue 15 Aug. Edinburgh Playhouse
Thu 17 – Sat 19 Aug. Cambridge Corn Exchange
Mon 21 – Wed 23 Aug. Woking New Victoria Theatre
Thu 24 – Sat 26 Aug. Sheffield Lyceum Theatre
Mon 28 – Wed 30 Aug. Buxton Opera House
Thu 31 Aug – Sat 2 Sep. Blackpool Grand Theatre
Mon 4 – Tue 5 Sep. Southampton Mayflower
Wed 6 – Thu 7 Sep. Hastings White Rock Theatre
Fri 8 – Sat 9 Sep. Oxford New Theatre.
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Paul
Zenon in Linking Rings, Friday 28th July, Brighton. Houdini's right-hand man
deals with the death of his boss. A half century later, a Blackpool joke shop
proprietor takes on a wide-eyed young protégé. An affectionate look at a
misspent youth and unsung heroes; a touching true story of interlocking lives.
Not a magic show, but magical nonetheless. "A touching, beautifully made magic
cabinet of theatre-story. Highly recommended." Fringe Review. "Compelling
storytelling from a contemporary master of his art" The Times. This acclaimed
self-penned work is an exciting change of direction for Paul Zenon, who has made
regular appearances everywhere from Countdown to La Clique and is known as the
UK pioneer of Street Magic.
Friday 28th July at 7pm (70 minutes) at the Rialto Theatre, 11 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3FE (Map) www.rialtotheatre.co.uk. £10/£8 concs. Special Offer: Double-bill ticket for Paul Zenon in Linking Rings and Mikelangelo Sings Cave*Waits*Cohen (9pm same night) for just £15. Ages: suggested 14+. Also see www.facebook.com/paulzenonlinkingrings. 15.7.17
Blackpool
Convention 2018. Alan Horne writes: The Blackpool 2018 convention line up
begins. Amongst the artistes/lecturers booked so far we have Asi Wind, Paul
Gordon, Andi Gladwin and Ben Earl. Keep checking our website
www.blackpoolmagic.com
for details.
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Conjuring
at the Court – Thursday 27th July, London. From the producers: Witness the
impossible as top magicians take to the stage! Conjuring at the Court enters its
9th year of great magic with a terrific line-up of entertainers: Michael Vincent
is widely recognised as a master of classic sleight-of-hand. An enchanting
performer of pure visual magic; Steve Doe took the show by storm at his first
outing last year. Steve does things with bubbles that you cannot believe! Using
colour, music, and lights he creates an extravaganza of beautiful bubbles; Laura
London gives us a behind-the-scenes insight into the world of gambling based on
the story of an accomplished female cardsharp. It’s taken from her successful
Edinburgh show, “Cheat”; Graham Jolley is one of the country’s most successful
cabaret performers. He’s a mind reader of extraordinary ability – and a very,
very funny man, with a dry humour that has the audience in stitches; Russell
Levinson as MC keeps show moving with a series of baffling miracles. 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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Ali
Cook - Monday Magician. Ali Cook is starting a new venture on Monday 17th
July. He'll be talking about some of the legendary magicians he admires and has
been lucky enough to meet over the years. First up, Harry Lorayne. See Monday
Magician:
www.facebook.com/alicookofficial.
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Colour
Confusion is back! From Mark Leveridge Magic: The latest Mark Leveridge
effect to return as a download product is this excellent colour changing deck
routine. Created for Mark's walkabout work, this is a direct and easy to do
up-in-the-hands handling for the classic effect. A blue backed deck is shuffled
and spread face down for a spectator to freely touch the back of any card. The
selection is shown and then shuffled back into the deck. The performer offers to
demonstrate the quickest and easiest way to find the selected card. Snapping his
fingers over the deck, it is turned face down again to reveal a red backed card
is now on top. Immediately the entire deck is spread to reveal that every single
card, except just one, has turned to red. And when the single remaining blue
backed card is turned over it is seen to be the selected card! No rough and
smooth, no difficult sleight of hand, this is quick and to the point and
everything can be instantly re-set in front of the spectators ready to repeat
for the next group. This comes as a Premier E-Routine PDF download which also
has a link to additional online video instructions. To watch a dem or for more
information go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/coco.php.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, Raffles & Dallas on ITV talent show 'New
Faces of '87'. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
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Chris Rawlins I Remember Things - Secret
Cellar, London. As part of The Secret Cellar season two, Chris will be
presenting a series of five shows from July 26th-July 30th: Chris Rawlins is one
of the world's leading Memory Performers. With razor sharp accuracy and
concentration, he'll demonstrate super-human abilities - showcasing the true
power of the human brain. "Knocked me for six!" BBC. "'You could almost hear the
jaws dropping" British Library.
Performances last 1 hour. Strictly limited to 33 seats. Please note due to the
nature of the cellar there is no wheelchair access.
Secret Cellar, Vaulty Towers, 34 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7RG (Map)
www.secretcellarlondon.com.
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KFC2, the second Karl Fulves Convention, this Wednesday in London. Organised by Allan Brown, this is the second annual gathering to honour an unsung giant of magic. Last year's attendance included close-up magicians from America, Scotland, England and Belarus! This highly informal event will take place on July 19th at 7pm, at The Holiday Inn, 30 Jamestown Road, Camden Town, London NW1 7BY (Map). The idea is that all attendees must be prepared to perform or demonstrate at least two Fulves items or material from any of his publications, or talk about some idea, publication or any item of interest related to, or published by, Fulves. Free entry, very informal, no need to register... just turn up. Any questions, email abrown.kfc@gmail.com. 15.7.17
Andrew
Melia, winner of The New Uri Geller show, is back in the public eye with a
brand new illusion show called 'Cirque Magique' at Dutch theme park, Duinrell.
Andrew has worked alongside The Dutch School of Magic and The Black Light
Company for the past ten years to create many original and exciting illusions
which will feature throughout the show. Variety acts Bea Lamelas and Tobit &
Jasmijn are also returning for their second season. Produced by Rocket Agency,
show times are daily at 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm and run through to the end of August.
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TV
magician Jamie Raven helped to make one little boy’s wish to be a magician come
true last month. Dexter, who is seven and from Bristol, is fighting stage 4
neuroblastoma, a rare type of cancer that mainly affects children. His family
contacted children’s charity Make-A-Wish® UK who help grant wishes for seriously
ill children, to ask them to help grant Dexter’s wish. Jamie, who narrowly
missed winning Britain’s Got Talent in 2015, spent the day with Dexter and his
family at Bristol’s Smoke and Mirrors magic bar. He even brought the President
of The Magic Circle, Scott Penrose, along to make the day extra special.
Dexter’s magical day began with an intimate workshop with Jamie where he shared
his magic secrets with Dexter, his Mum Lucy, Dad Andy, older brother Matt, and
Dexter’s uncle Rob. The family were then whisked off to lunch in a limo, where
they met up with more family and friends before all heading back to the Smoke
and Mirrors bar for a private magic show with Jamie. Dexter helped Jamie to
perform some of the tricks on stage using a special magic wand, a gift from The
Magic Circle. The day was captured on film and shared on the Make-A-Wish
website.
Speaking about the day Jamie said, “When situations are very, very serious and
someone has asked you to help them, there is no higher honour.” Scott Penrose,
President of The Magic Circle commented, “It was wonderful to be part of the
process. I’ve never been involved in anything quite like this before, but it’s a
real eye opener to witness the impact that it has, not just on the individual
concerned but the rest of the family.” Dexter’s Mum Lucy added, “The time and
attention that Make-A-Wish has given Dexter and us as a family has been insane!
It’s been so immense, they’ve been amazing. They took Dexter’s little wish and
they just made it explode into this amazing day.”
The wish had such an impact on Dexter, who was receiving treatment in hospital
at the time of his wish, that he practised his newly learnt magic tricks
straightaway, from his hospital bed. The family shared a video with Jamie, who
in turn shared on his own Facebook page to try to turn Dexter into the most
popular magician in the world! More children are turning to Make-A-Wish than
ever before and this year the children’s charity hopes to grant 1,000 wishes,
with more than 25 of these for children like Dexter, whose wish is to unlock
their imagination and transform them into whatever or whoever they wish to be.
To sponsor a wish make a donation or to become a #WishMaker and help make wishes
happen, please visit
www.make-a-wish.org.uk or telephone 01276 405070.
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Istanbul
Magic Festival - 8th, 9th & 10th September 2017. The first “Istanbul Magic
Festival” in Europe’s most magical city will bring together magicians from
Turkey and surrounding countries for two days of competitions, lectures,
workshops, dealers and a myriad of entertainment. The festival is the creation
of local celebrity magician Kubilay “QB” Tunçer and Velox Festival, an
independent organisation company which has a vast experience in organising
events in all fields of entertainment in Turkey. Victor Voitko (UKR) and Miguel
Angel Gea (ESP) headline the festival alongside Vladimir Mikek (SVN) and Lee
Alex (GB). Local talent has also been engaged to provide a wide variety of magic
in all genres. Over $2,000 of prizes will be awarded to winners in the Close-up
and General Stage Magic competitions, which will be judged by both expert
magicians and a panel of selected non-magicians. Each competition will be
limited to a maximum of 10 pre-selected competitors who will perform in front of
their peers and the general public.
The Istanbul Magic Festival kicks off on Friday 8th September with a welcome
cocktail at the festival hotel, followed by an “Istanbul Evening” dinner, in the
city. This extra event includes a menu of Turkish specialties and local spirits
accompanied with traditional Turkish entertainment and live music, an open
close-up magic session, “Meet & Greet” with the star guests of the Istanbul
Magic Festival, and socialising with local and foreign magicians. Registration
for the 2 day festival is a very reasonable €50 Euro, and the “Istanbul Evening”
an extra €25 Euro. Accommodation at the festival hotel starts at €15 Euro per
person including breakfast.
Turkish Airlines offer direct flights to Istanbul from more than 300 cities in
the world, and the two international airports in Istanbul are also served by
other national and budget airlines. Full details of the festival including
registration and details on how to apply for the competitions can be seen on the
festival web pages:
www.istanbulmagicfestival.com.
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Adrian Sullivan Lecture
- Northamptonshire Magicians Club. Mark Paul writes:
Adrian will be sharing his vast knowledge of magic. A lecture not to be missed.
Tuesday 18th July.
Visiting magicians welcome £10 charge. The lecture starts at 8pm at Northamptonshire Magicians' Club, Brafield
on the Green Working Men’s Club, Brafield on the Green, Northampton NN7 1BD (Map).
www.northamptonshiremagicians.uk.
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Chris
Wood Lecture - The Anglian Magic Society. Steve Majes writes: The
Anglian Magic Society has the amazing Chris Wood lecturing on Tuesday
18th July. Start time 7.30pm. Chris’s lecture will share some of his magical ideas and
he'll discuss the attention to detail that helps transform effects from being "tricks" into
"magic". He will cover magic with coins, cards and mentalism. Chris's main
influences are Dai Vernon, Slydini, John Ramsey and Fred Kaps, with his mentor
in his youth (alongside Michael Vincent) being Alan Alan. We know that many
magicians are fans of some of Chris’s influences and heroes, so this will be a
great evening of magic and memories. Members £3.00. Visitors £10.00. Anglian
Magic Society, The White Horse Inn, The Street, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8ST (Map).
www.theanglianmagicsociety.uk.
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Dean
Nicholas is just back from performing at the Irish Open in Portstewart,
Northern Ireland (4th-9th). One of the highlights was performing for the world's
number 2, Nakayama. "Poulter and Beef can't believe magic trick"
Click Here.
Dean is seen here with Sir A P McCoy.
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Darren
Mac Bolton Magic Club lecture. Paul Goodman writes: Bolton Magic Club
proudly presents a lecture by Darren Mac. Darren presents his full lecture
covering Close-up, Stage, Comedy and Children’s Magic. Darren is a professional
magician performing both close-up and comedy cabaret magic for adults. He is
also one of the busiest children’s entertainers in Yorkshire. His lecture
features tricks with cards, business cards and coins, and children’s tricks and
magic for the stage. Plus lots of hints and advice about performing for children
in the modern day, business branding, and choosing the right material for the
right occasion. There will be something for everyone in this lecture so join us
for what promises to be a great night. Doors open at 8.30pm on Wednesday 19th
July 2017. Visiting magicians from other societies are most welcome. There will
be an entrance fee of £10.00 for non members. Bolton Magic Club, The Doffcocker
Inn, 780 Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 5QD (Map).
www.boltonmagicclub.uk.
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Shoot Ogawa Lecture Tour continues across the UK. Shoot Ogawa, a four-times Magic Castle Magician of the Year awardee is back in the UK with a new lecture for 2017. he'll be sharing new stories, routines and effects that he has been working on over the past five years. Shoot also teaches from 3 new DVDs created just for this lecture. Shoot uses these new tricks to demonstrate: how he creates tricks, how to be more skilful as a performer, creating the desired 'magical feeling' with any trick, what he thinks is a 'good magician', and how to control the power of magic. Full of Shoot’s original tricks and legendary skill and creativity, this lecture promises to be as entertaining and enlightening as ever. See What's On for dates. 15.7.17
Mel
Harvey is "The Sophisticated Sorcerer". Following on from three weeks at sea
on The Columbus, presenting two stage shows plus children's entertainment
and close-up magic, Mel Harvey will appear in The Good Old Days at City
Varieties, Leeds, on Saturday 30th September with his award-winning comedy magic
act. Billed as the "The Sophisticated Sorcerer" Mel will be presenting two acts
in this iconic variety show. Top of the bill is Marti Webb famous for her song
"Tell me on a Sunday" with Barry Cryer in the Chairman's chair. Mel says, "It's
a great thrill to be appearing on the same stage where Charlie Chaplin and
Houdini performed. I still have memories of all the great stars from the first
time The Good Old Days aired on TV back in the 60s and 70s with Leonard Sachs as
Chairman."
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Click Here • Many thanks for your news this week, always welcomed,
see you next week, Duncan.
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