Number
904 - 21st October 2017
Conjuring at the Court, Thursday 26th October,
London. From the promoters:
A show full of variety! With illusionist Sabine van Diemen, mentalist
Roberto Forzoni, a period piece from Will Houstoun, and the wittily
miraculous Ian Keable. Compèred by Russell Levinson.
Tickets for the show are still only £11 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com
...last two months were packed so do book early!
The show starts at 8pm and runs to 10pm with an interval. It’s in the
lovely function room of the Drayton Court. Come early to enjoy a meal
before the show. Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, London W13
8PH (Map).
Parking is free from 6.30pm. Tickets still just £11 in advance from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
21.10.17
The
Academy of Magic and Science: 'Recoding Wellbeing - Rethinking
Healthcare through Magic' convention. From the organisers:
We are very excited to invite you to attend a unique convention to
Recoding Wellbeing - Rethinking Healthcare through Magic, looking at how
through magic we can empower patients and doctors to facilitate the
healing process. The event is a think tank, focused in probing a shift in
perspective to reframe healthcare through magic!
The Academy of
Magic and Science, our educational partner, is organising in
Cambridge a fascinating conference with panel discussions,
experiential labs, workshops and the human flourishing show!
According to the World Health Organisation "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity".
Our aim is to probe a shift in perspective and reframe healthcare
through magic and make this vision a reality. How can we facilitate the
healing process? How can we alleviate the burden of illness? Can we
empower hospital patients and staff with the thriving mindsets which best
support recovery during a hospital stay?
The Academy of Magic and Science has been supported by the Cambridge
University
Accelerator of the Judge Business School and is an official partner
of FISM.
When: 12th of November 2017, 9.30am-7.30pm. Where: St John's College,
University of Cambridge, UK. Register now at:
www.eventbrite.co.uk
and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount using the code: MagicWeek20
While various registration options are available, we encourage you to
register early as the number of participants is limited. Looking forward
to share this special day with you!
Magic wishes, Antonia Symeonidou, University of Cambridge.
21.10.17
The Mysterious Gentleman,
The Courtyard Theatre, London.
The Mysterious Gentleman is a play incorporating stage magic that
explores the eternal question of what lies beyond death, told through
the life story of mercurial magician JN Maskelyne.
The play brings back to the stage this man of contradictions, and 100
years after his death his story is story is still mesmerising. Known as
the father of modern magic in the Victorian era, he built his career by
challenging fraudulent spiritualists and charlatans, as well as by creating
magical illusions that amazed Victorian audiences and still astonish
people today.
This is a co-production between writer Jarek Adams of Partners in
Mischief Productions and director Kasia Różycki of Off The Cliff
Theatre. The Courtyard Theatre, Bowling Green Walk, 40 Pitfield Street,
London N1 6EU (Map). 31st October to 18th November
at 7.30pm. Price: £14, £11 Concessions. For more info and to book visit
www.thecourtyard.org.uk.
www.themysteriousgentleman.com.
21.10.17
Kevin
Quantum Quantum Magic. Catface Talent presents: Kevin Quantum
Quantum Magic.
After sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe every year since 2015,
critically acclaimed Scottish magician Kevin Quantum makes his London
debut with a one-off show at the Clapham Grand on Saturday 2nd December.
The show ‘Quantum Magic’ combines state of the art magic with incredible
science. As magic creatures go, Kevin fits somewhere between Gandalf and
Brian Cox and is the closest thing to real magic a believer, or a cynic
will ever find. Quantum Magic fuses sketch comedy, magic and science -
from laugh out loud moments to remarkable feats of mental ability
alongside sci-fi inspired illusions. Expect the impossible: think of a
drink - he'll make it appear, watch personal objects getting teleported
onto the stage and money appearing from thin air and gasp when an
audience member gets suspended in space!
7.30pm on Saturday 2nd December at Clapham Grand, 1-25 St John's Hill,
London SW11 1TT (Map).
This event is 18+ For more information and to book:
Click Here.
www.quantummagician.com
“Quantum has such an entertainingly off-hand manner that you want to believe that he makes the impossible possible at every turn. Genuinely interactive” Herald ★★★★
“Astonishing” Edinburgh Evening News
★★★★★
“Superbly imaginative, clever and wonder-filled show” TV Bomb
★★★★.
21.10.17
The
MagicWeek Video Archive - A New Video Every Week! This week, 'Robert
Gallup's Extreme Magic: Challenge of the Death Dive' produced in 1996
and shown by Channel 5 in 2000. For once, the 'dangerous' hype actually
delivers in Gallup's mid-air escape attempt that even Houdini would have marveled
at... see
The MagicWeek Video Archive. (Note: MagicWeek readers in Australia, Mexico,
New Zealand, South Korea and the USA won't be able to see this show due
to copyright restrictions.) To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
21.10.17
Magic Lectures at Smoke & Mirrors - Bristol. From the organisers: As you may know Smoke & Mirrors & Illusions Magic Bar are the leading Magic Bars in the UK and we are making 2017 even more magical by adding lectures from our guest performing magicians coming up at Smoke & Mirrors. Spaces are limited so we suggest booking your seat now. Lectures will be held in our theatre, offering a real close-up and personal feel. Lectures are held on a Sunday, so there's Free Parking! Lectures start at 1pm. Bar opens at 12 noon and the bar will remain open for 2 hours after the lecture has finished. 22nd October: Jasper Blakeley (aka Kockov) - The emphasis will strongly be on the importance of performance in all aspects of magic. Plus creating laughter. Looking at the core values of Jasper's ethos - Control, Flexibility & Change, he will use these themes to discuss his approach and tips on working close-up private & corporate events, concentrating mainly on working tables and overcoming all problems and eventualities. Book Here. Smoke & Mirrors, 8 Denmark Street, Bristol BS1 5DQ (Map) www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk. 21.10.17
Terri Rogers & Shorty Harris can be seen on The Good Old Days on Friday 27th October on BBC4 in a show first broadcast on 5th April 1979: Leonard Sachs chairs the old-time music hall programme. Featuring Roy Hudd, Jenny Till, Pat Mooney, Peter Gale, Terri Rogers & Shorty Harris, Chaz Chase, Gerard Edon and members of the Players' Theatre. Also featuring guest artist Barbara Windsor. See TV Magic. 21.10.17
Paul
Zenon in Linking Rings - last two London performances.
"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."
www.facebook.com/paulzenonlinkingrings. Paul
Zenon: Linking Rings, tonight and tomorrow, Saturday 21st and Sunday
22nd October, at Secret Cellar, Vaulty
Towers, 34 Lower Marsh, Lambeth, London SE1 7RG (Map).
Nearest Tube: Waterloo.
Tickets and more info:
www.secretcellarlondon.com. (I finally managed to see Paul's one-man show
last week and submerged myself in a wonderful,
magical, treasured past. DT).
21.10.17
Blackpool
Magic Convention Family Entertainer of the Year. Alan Horne PRO
writes: The North West heat of the Family Entertainer of the Year
competition was held on Tuesday 17th October. Five acts presented their
shows to an enthusiastic audience with the eventual winner being Magic
Daz who joins the line up for the 2018 convention. Registrants are now
offered a choice of two Gala show times each evening ( 6.15pm or 8.45pm
) which allows visitors an opportunity to arrange their time to see
extra events and get better show seats (subject to availability).
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
21.10.17
New
For October on E-Club Pro. Every month Mark Leveridge updates most of the
Members' Only E-Club Pro web pages with fresh material. Here are some of the
highlights for October: The Vintage Vault - live performance footage and
video instruction for Invisible Tying Silks, a terrific kid show routine. The
Audio Booth - members can listen to an extract on how to approach a table
from the Table Magician Audio Book. The Download Portal - each month
there is a free routine to download and keep, this time it's Animal Antics a
feature routine from Mark's children's shows. The Tool Box - video
instruction on a practical and natural way to perform a double lift. The
TricKlip Viewer - this month members can watch and learn a strong card
effect called Locator. These plus other updates are available now as part of the
700+ pages of online content, and you can gain immediate access by joining at
www.markleveridge.co.uk/eclubpro.php.
21.10.17
The
Magicians Advice Podcast. Lloyd Barnes joins Phil and Ian, talking about
Ellusionist, visual magic and the future of magic and technology:
www.magicianscorner.co.uk.
21.10.17
The
Gathering, Great Yarmouth. Stephen Bolam writes: Our next gathering will be
at 7.30pm on Tuesday 7th November, at our new home, The Grosvenor Casino,
Great Yarmouth NR30 3JG (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. There's 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 to come along, please email
thegathering@mail.com or you can
phone Kyle on 07982 819727 for further information.
21.10.17
Mark James Sideshow Tricks, Blackpool, final dates. Season ends Wednesday October 25th. Mark James has worked professionally for over a decade on land and at sea worldwide. He now brings his critically acclaimed show to The Festival Suite at Viva, Blackpool! Mark combines original comedy and magic with juggling, escapology and sideshow stunts to create a one-man variety show like no other. The show is fresh, original and always family friendly. In ‘Sideshow Tricks’ there’s something for the whole family. You’ll see Mark perform world class sleight of hand magic, escape from a straightjacket, eat fire, and even juggle mousetraps! The show promises to be hilarious, so whether you’re 5 or 105 grab your ticket, hold on to your hat and take your seat for a night you’ll never forget! Tickets via www.vivablackpool.com/event/mark-james-sideshow-tricks. 21.10.17
Chris
Wood lecture - Cotswold Magical Society. Peter Kidd writes: On Wednesday 1st November, Chris Wood returns to the Cotswold
Magical Society with his second lecture, focusing on the 'Why?' much more
than the 'How?' behind some of the routines from his working repertoire.
Having been mentored by Alan Alan, Chris is an accomplished performer
who runs The Magic Circle Close-up Shows, and you'll invariably find him
in the Club Room on a Monday night, sharing and refining presentations
for effects. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start of what is sure to
be an entertaining and educational evening. Visitors welcome. £10 on the
door. www.cotswoldmagic.co.uk/Home/Info.
21.10.17
Barrington Powell's Ghost Show,
Manchester. Celebrate Halloween in style with Master Magician,
Barrington Powell, who will be conjuring up a few treats at the Three
Minute Theatre in Manchester on Thursday, November 2nd.
As well as an evening of magic and mind-reading, the audience will be
invited to experience for themselves Mr Powell's recreation of the world
famous Victorian Spirit Cabinet with all its ghostly intrigue and
suspense.
Performing his magic to the amazement of audiences all over the world,
Barrington is now proud to be bringing such a special show to Manchester
for one night only, and who knows, maybe a few ghostly friends will be
joining him on stage! November 2nd is the new date for Halloween at the Three Minute
Theatre with the show starting at 8pm.
Over 12's only and not for the faint hearted! Tickets:
www.copperpear.co.uk.
Three Minute Theatre, Afflecks Arcade, 35-39 Oldham Street,
Manchester M1 1JG (Map).
21.10.17
Mel
Harvey: Northamptonshire Magicians' Club Champion of Parlour Magic.
At a recent competition held at the NMC, Mel Harvey competed with seven
other magicians to win the title Champion of Parlour Magic. The photo
shows Mel being presented with the trophy by the President Matthew
Garrett. Next Saturday, October 28th, and on Halloween itself, Tuesday
31st October, Mel will be utilising his Parlour Magic skills during his
Shakespeare Ghost Walk in Stratford upon Avon. Mel is the only
independent Comedy Ghost Walk in Stratford upon Avon and in his guise as
Blake Barrington, Ghost Guide, will be visiting many ghostly
establishments in the area. The walk lasts for just over an hour and
rounds up in a haunted venue, where hot chocolate is served at The
Halloween Parlour Magic Show. The Shakespeare Ghost Walk supports The
Shakespeare Hospice where Mel has a Long Service Award for his work
there, as a volunteer. The walk starts at 7pm on both nights and tickets
are £10 for adults and £5 for children; available from Mel on 07860
485578.
21.10.17
Simon Hannah MMC won the Bradford Magic Circle Close-up Competition
on Friday, 13th October, for
the second year running. For membership details visit
www.bradfordmagiccircle.co.uk.
21.10.17
Harry Hill's TV Burp. "Harry Hill takes a look at the week's TV and pulls out his surreal highlights, including some Paul Daniels alien footage and a swine flu opera." (Repeat) Saturday 21st October on Dave. See TV Magic. 21.10.17
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Click Here • Your UK Magic news is always welcome - see you next
week, Duncan.
21.10.17