Number
892 - 29th July 2017
Vegas
Magic Theatre is coming to the Hippodrome Casino right in the heart of London’s
West End direct from the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, for one
night only, on Monday 18th September: Featuring incredible magicians from the
Live Entertainment Capital of the World who will make you laugh and fool you
badly! Starring Las Vegas Headliners Nick Lewin, with his razor sharp wit and
baffling magic making his first appearance in UK for many years, and sensational
sleight of hand artist Armando Lucero just back from performing live on stage at
the Sydney Opera House.
Also on the bill John Archer, the first man to ‘fool’ Penn & Teller on their
highly rated TV Show. Hilariously funny and larger than life, John is also an
international award-winning magician. And making a very rare appearance in
London, legendary juggler Kris Kremo. A consummate professional, Kris is a world
class entertainer whose unrivalled credits include performing for 11 years at
the Stardust Hotel & Casino on the famous Las Vegas Strip! Completing this
stellar line-up is the superb acrobatic artistry of Nathalie Enterline, one of
the world’s top speciality acts. Her career has taken her from Las Vegas to
Monte Carlo and the London Palladium.
And there’s still more! Ukelele Kings of Cool, Dead Mans Uke will be warming up
the audience in their own inimitable style! It all adds up to an amazing not to
be missed evening of spectacular Variety entertainment. Limited VIP seating
includes a pre-show Close-Up Magic experience. Produced & Directed by Paul
Stone, Vegas Magic Theatre is an exclusive presentation for The Hippodrome
Casino. Book now on 020 769 8888… Before all the tickets disappear!
www.hippodromecasino.com. 29.7.17
Entertainers'
Business & Marketing Conference - 24th September 2017, London. From the
organisers: After the success of the first EBMC last year, we've put together a
lineup of some of the UK's most successful entertainers to share their
individual strategies for building their businesses and making a living from
entertaining people. At the conference, Luke Jermay will be revealing for the
first time how he makes his living from selling tickets to people who want to
come and see his shows. More details on the other presenters and their special
presentations will follow in the coming weeks.
If you are a magician, mentalist, juggler, clown at any level and want to grow your business, then this one-day intensive conference will not only inspire you, but give you the practical tools to get more of the gigs you want by using the exact strategies other pro entertainers are enjoying great success with. Whether you want to go part time, full time, do more gigs every week, or do fewer gigs for higher fees, you are going to leave the day with actionable steps of exactly what you should be doing right now. More information and tickets are available at www.mentalunderground.com/lp/conference. 29.7.17
Pete
Firman - The Customs House, South Shields. From the producers: The UK’s
leading comedian/magician heads to South Tyneside with his critically acclaimed
live show. Recently seen on ITV1’s ‘The Next Great Magician’, BBC1’s Let’s Sing
& Dance for Comic Relief and star of BBC1’s ‘The Magicians’. Expect Pete’s
trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. He has guested
on countless TV shows, including BBC2’s ‘The Sarah Millican Television
Programme’, BBC1’s ’ The John Bishop Show’, and BBC1’s ‘Celebrity Mastermind’.
“The new poster-boy for British comedy magic” The Telegraph. “The man
from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century”
The Times. The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields NE33 1ES (Map)
8.30pm, Tuesday 4th August
www.customshouse.co.uk.
29.7.17
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, from 1998, The Pendragons in an
appearance on 'The World's Most Dangerous Magic' with their take on the classic
'Hindu Basket' illusion. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
29.7.17
Secret Cellar Season Two - London. Summer/Autumn 2017. Secret Cellar, London’s hidden theatre of Close-up Magic, returns to Vaulty Towers with a new line up of award-winning magicians and TV stars. With 5 star user reviews and a string of sell-out shows, London's hidden theatre of magic is fast becoming the capital’s underground hotspot for real magical talent. Witness incredible feats of illusion closer than ever before... Performances last 1 hour. Strictly limited to 33 seats. Please note due to the nature of the cellar there is no wheelchair access. See What's On. Secret Cellar, Vaulty Towers, 34 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7RG (Map) www.secretcellarlondon.com. 29.7.17
Morgan
& West: More Magic for Kids! Edinburgh Fringe Underbelly Cow Barn, 2nd-27th
August. Celebrating their 10th anniversary as a duo of deception, time
travelling magicians Morgan & West return with their brand new show ‘More Magic
For Kids!’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year. Despite their squabbles
about the idea of creating a show for children, Mr West has finally resigned
himself to the idea that he now does shows for children, although he’s really
not best pleased about it. Mr. Morgan, as ever, is thrilled that people are
willing and indeed eager to watch him and his magic tricks.
Join in the fun as Mr. West wants to prove that he’s better than Mr. Morgan, and
indeed silly children. No doubt his comeuppance will come as More Magic For
Kids! prepares to unload another boxful of bewilderment and impossibility. What
could possibly happen next? More Magic For Kids! sees our favourite magic duo
set out to provide entertainment that is delightful for anyone of almost any age
(5+), from any time period, and any level of maturity. The result is a
marvellous show that is loved by both adults and children alike and will keep
you entertained from beginning to end – the perfect family day out!
Morgan & West have performed their outstanding magic shows across the globe to
sell-out crowds during 2 UK tours, at the Edinburgh Fringe, Perth Fringe World,
Adelaide Fringe where they were nominated for ‘Best Family Show’, and Buxton
Fringe where they were awarded ‘Best Comedy Show’. ★★★★ "Superbly crafted" The
Stage.
www.morganandwest.co.uk. Tickets:
Click Here. Recommended for children 5+ and families.
29.7.17
Colin
Dymond - The Magic of Puppets 2.0 at the Cotswold Magical Society. Peter
Kidd writes: Our very own Colin Dymond brings his brand new lecture to the
Cotswold Magical Society on Wednesday 2nd August. As well as being our immediate
past-present, Colin, a member of The Magic Circle and the International
Ventriloquist Society, is a respected author and lecturer on both subjects, both
at home and abroad. In The Magic of Puppets 2.0, he builds on the work from his
DVD, 'The Magic of Puppets' (still available from
Practical Magic) to
explain how you can add magic to your puppet/ventriloquist act or how you can add
puppets to your magic act. Colin has been invited to present this lecture at the
Vent Haven ConVENTion in the USA next year, so for those of us who won't be able
to get to that convention, this is a fantastic opportunity to see the lecture
before anyone else. It's sure to be popular with magicians, children's
entertainers and ventriloquists alike, so we are very grateful to Colin for
allowing us a sneak preview! Wednesday 2nd August at 7.30pm. The Cotswold
Magical Society, Thee Hucclecote Community Centre, Hucclecote Road, Gloucester
GL3 3RT (Map).
Visiting magicians welcome.
www.cotswoldmagic.co.uk.
29.7.17
The
Geordie Book of Magic. Chris Cross the magician has pulled a rabbit out of
the hat by writing and releasing a marvellous new Geordie Magic book! 'The
Geordie Book of Magic' teaches a dozen North East themed magic tricks, with a
foreword by Debbie McGee and illustrations from Viz artist Davey Jones! Chris is
heading off on a Magical Mystery Tour (book signing!).
26th July: Metro Radio Alan Robson's Night Owls
Show Interview & Book Giveaway with Steffen Peddie @ After 10pm Tune in!
29th July: handpicked (intu Metrocentre) @ 11am - 3pm
3rd August: The Word (South Shields) @ 11am - 3pm
4th August: WHSmith (Northumberland Street) @ 11am - 3pm
7th August: Chris Cross: Tricky Geordie Cheekster at The Edinburgh FringeShow &
Signing (The Hive, Edinburgh Festival Fringe / Heroes of Fringe)
12th August: WHSmith (intu Metrocentre) @ 11am - 4pm
22nd August: The Back Page Shop (intu Metrocentre) @ 11am - 3pm
24th August: Tyne Idols A History of Mystery in Newcastle! Bus Tour Show &
Signing @ 7-10pm
2nd September: handpicked (intu Metrocentre) @ 11am - 3pm
4th November: WHSmith (intu Metrocentre) @ 10am - 4pm)
2nd December: The City Library (Newcastle upon Tyne) Book Festival Talk, Show &
Signing @ 1 - 2pm
3rd December: For the Love of Sci-Fi 2017 / For the Love of Sci-Fi (B.E.C Arena,
Manchester, United Kingdom) @ 9am - 5pm
The Book is available at the above stores or online via:
www.chris-cross.co.uk/store.html.
29.7.17
Banbury
Magic Club - now recruiting! David Gardner writes:
We are looking for new members to join our club.
If you are interested please go to our website
www.banishedmagicians.com where you will find all our details.
We are very friendly and new members will be most welcome.
29.7.17
Unlock
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29.7.17
"Piff
tries The Mighty Mug"
YouTube • "Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 – Naked Magicians"
Click Here • "America's Got Talent Magician Tom London
performs at Highworth Grammar School, Ashford"
Click Here • "East Lancashire property boss and magician dies"
Click Here • "Hat. Rabbit. Spy Cam? Claims of Skulduggery at a Hot
Magic Show"
Click Here • "Magician Derek DelGaudio Reports Magic Spies Filming
His Show, Which Is a Lot Less Mystical and Enchanting Than It Sounds"
Click Here • "London magician set for show at Mixx Lounge"
Click Here • "Magic moments: at the Australian junior titles, girl
magicians come up aces"
Click Here • "Professional magician reveals the top three tricks
thieves use to steal your money at cash points (and what you can do to
stop them)"
Click Here • "Magician Jason Latimer makes the ‘impossible’ possible
at Santa Ana’s Discovery Cube"
Click Here • "The Magic Cards"
YouTube • "Star magician from the Household Cavalry coming to the
Firestation"
Click Here • "Watch: Illusionist makes helicopter appear inside
Rivers Casino"
Click Here • "Saudi illusionist Ahmad Al Bayed in Abu Dhabi"
Click Here • "Burton magician Luca Gallone reveals his life
long ambition to solve a Rubik's cube ... behind his back"
Click Here • And finally "Uri Geller wants to
excavate an entire Scottish island in search of Egyptian treasure"
[obviously]
Click Here • Please note the earlier than usual 12 noon Wednesday
submission deadline for next week's MagicWeek. See you next week, Duncan.
29.7.17