Number
911 - 9th December 2017
Derren
Brown: Underground. Tour dates 2018. Derren Brown, the multi award
winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, is taking his
latest sensational show Underground on tour in 2018, in both the UK and
Ireland. Derren said: "Underground was originally written for audiences
in other countries who hadn’t seen me before. It meant finessing and
revisiting past pieces and seeing them with fresh eyes. I sat down with
my two co-writers and directors and we thought 'What would make the best
possible Derren Brown show?' None of us were sure what the UK would make
of it, but the resulting show felt so good, and met with such a great
response when warming it up in London, that we decided to tour it. The
reviews have been astonishing, and people who’ve seen all the shows have
said they love being surprised by them again, and those who don’t know
me so well are getting to see the best material for the first time. It’s
a huge, huge joy to perform."
This is the second leg of the Underground tour, direct from the West End production at the Playhouse Theatre, which ran for thirty-five packed out performances in September and October 2017. Derren Brown: Underground is presented by Michael Vine, Andrew O’Connor, Derren Brown and Paul Sandler for Vaudeville Productions Ltd. and David Binder. It is directed by Andrew O’Connor and Andy Nyman, and written by Andy Nyman, Andrew O’Connor and Derren Brown.
April 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
April 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne
April 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, New Theatre, Hull
April 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, Theatre Royal, Nottingham
May 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Welsh Millennium Centre, Cardiff
May 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
May 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, Grand Opera House, Belfast
May 28, 29, 30, 31, Opera House, Cork
June 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Theatre Royal, Glasgow
June 11, 12,13, Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
June 15, 16, Orchard Theatre, Dartford
June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, Theatre Royal, Norwich
June 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
July 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend
See www.derrenbrown.co.uk for more info and to book. 9.12.17
South Tyneside International Magic
Festival is all set for 16th-18th March 2018, at their usual venue,
the Customs House in
South Tyneside. The impressive line-up features Bill Abbott, Tom Stone, Juan Luis Rubiales
(photo), Woody Aragon, Javi
Benitez, R Paul Wilson, Andi Gladwin, Ben Earl, Andrew Green, Robert
Temple, Mark James, Henri White, Kennedy, James Phelan and Philip
Partridge. The convention now runs for a full three days (Friday to
Sunday), with two
world-class gala shows on the Friday and Saturday evenings. Plus there's
an extra show on Thursday evening, together with
two optional masterclasses. To register phone Karri Prinn on 0191 424
7986.
9.12.17
Stars of Magic, Bristol. After a sell-out run last year, Bristol's Redgrave Theatre hosts the all new Stars of Magic show from 27th-30th December. From spectacular illusions to FISM-winning sleight of hand, join Alberto Giorgi & Laura (Italy), David Sousa (Portugal), Peter Clifford (UK), Neal Austin (UK), Jordan Gomez (France) and Rob James (UK) for an incredible show that you won't forget! Tickets are now on sale Click Here. 9.12.17
Conjuring at the Court,
London – Thursday 28th December. From the organisers:
Enjoy an evening of Christmas wonder! A top line-up with the hilarious
Andy Clockwise, sparky Claire Lenahan, Britain’s top vent John Kimmons,
and the stunning, graceful magic of Scott Penrose. Compere Russell
Levinson.
Tickets for the show are still only £11 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com
...and the 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, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing,
London W13 8PH (Map).
Come early to enjoy a meal before the show!
Parking is free from 6.30pm. Just 12 minutes from Central London by tube. Tickets still just £11 in advance from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
9.12.17
Conjuring
at the Court – Children’s Christmas Magic Show.
It’s the annual Children’s Christmas Magic show from the producers of
Conjuring at the Court. Always a popular event so do book early!
Andy Clockwise is a top children’s entertainer with lots of
magic and fun. And Scott Penrose brings his amazing act to the show,
classic visual magic that appeals to all ages. Thursday 28th December. The show starts at 2.30pm and will run to about 4pm with an interval. £7
children, £9 adults (16+). All children to be accompanied by an adult
please.
It’s in the lovely function room of the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue,
West Ealing, London W13 8PH (Map). Refreshments are available in the room. Seats are
comfortable and all have a good view of the stage. Just 12 minutes from
Central London by tube.
Tickets available at
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
9.12.17
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, 'QED: The Magic of Memory'
with Paul Daniels, from 6th January 1988. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
9.12.17
Blackpool
Magicians'
Club Annual Mega Auction. From the organisers: Blackpool Magicians'
Club Annual Mega Auction, Thursday 15th February 2018.
The Derham Lounge, Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
Commences at 10.30am prompt with viewing from 10am.
Admission is free for Convention Registrants.
Further details on our website, or contact Michael Shepherd
gmfs.msm@gmail.com.
We have photographed a very small selection of items to be sold at the
Mega Auction and they can be viewed on the website
www.blackpoolmagic.com. Regular updates will be
added, so please keep checking back for
details.
9.12.17
Easy
Cube by Axel Hecklau. From the makers:
Solve Rubik's Cube faster than the world record, without any brainwork!
1. A Rubik's cube is mixed by the audience.
2. You place it into a popcorn bag.
3. Within seconds you (or a spectator!) solve it one-handed, without
looking.
4. The bag is empty.
5. You show the cube on all 6 sides.
This is only one of many possible routines.
Easy Cube is not a single trick - it's a tool for cube magic. Axel
Hecklau kept the secret of this gimmick for 2 years and won FISM Europe
in Blackpool 2017 with it.
Easy Cube is great for magicians who like to
concentrate on performance over method, but it is also a perfect tool for advanced cube magicians.
Super quality - made in Germany! Watch the trailer and live performances
at
www.axelhecklau-shop.com.
The first edition produced on December 1st sold out within 24 hours!.
9.12.17
Victorian
Séance & the Birth of Mentalism by Paul Voodini. "Paul Voodini
presents 'Victorian Séance & the Birth of Mentalism', a 17,000 word, 60
page PDF recounting the rise of Spiritualism in the 1800s, the antics,
tricks, and techniques of the fraudulent mediums, and how this led
directly to the birth of that branch of the magical arts known as
mentalism." To read Jonathan Royle's glowing review, and for ordering
details,
Click Here.
9.12.17
Malta's
'Chamber of Mysteries' show is reviewed by Mike Danata this week.
"...before I left the UK for a short break in Malta, I decided to check
Google to see what "magical things" might be on there, not really
expecting to find anything to be honest! However to my surprise when I
Googled "Magic Show Malta" I came across a very highly rated Dinner/Show
called "Chamber of Mysteries" starring Brian Role & Lola. I was
intrigued, especially as it was limited to only 25 people! I also
discovered that every year since it started in 2011 it had picked up a
Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor." To read the full review
Click Here.
9.12.17
Magician
gets standing ovation at the
Pentagon! This just in:
Chris Dugdale received a standing ovation from some of the
Pentagon’s greatest
minds on Friday December 1st. Playing to a packed audience of 350 people,
Dugdale
demonstrated his very unique approach to magic and mind control to a
rapturous
Pentagon reception.
Tasked with entertaining some of the greatest brains in the U.S.
government, Dugdale’s
set played for 50 minutes and included his very unique approach to mind
jamming and
sleight of hand. At the end of the standing ovation Chris was called back onto the stage
and presented with a 3 Star General's Limited Edition minted coin in front
of the
audience. Dugdale dedicated this award to his late father Ivor Dugdale.
It was an
emotional moment for Chris and he had trouble maintaining composure
during his
acceptance speech.
www.moremagicandmischief.com.
9.12.17
The
Nottingham Guild of Magicians held their annual Stage and Close Up Magic
competition recently. This annual competition and show was once again a
complete sell out. Here are the winners being presented with their
trophies by the President, Andrew Morrison. From left to right, Stage
Magic competition winner Stuart Brown, President Andrew Morrison, Junior
Close Up winner Lewis Badder, Senior Close Up winner David Hurst.
www.thenottinghamguildofmagicians.co.uk.
9.12.17
The
MLM Gift Voucher. MLM write: You can't always know what somebody else may want for
Christmas, and it's true that there are probably plenty of members of
your family, who feel a bit stuck for what to buy you. So, that's where
the Mark Leveridge Magic Gift Voucher can help solve the problem.
Available in any multiple of £10, these vouchers, delivered via email
(thus avoiding any Christmas postal delays) are the perfect gift. The
recipient can use the money as part or full payment for any MLM product,
even those on special offer, and with no expiry date, the voucher can be
cashed when the person is ready to redeem it. For more info and to
order, go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/gv.php.
9.12.17
The Merlins
of Wakefield Magic Club annual Magic Quiz took place last week. With
keen rivalry between the three teams, the winners were
Nat, Tom, Theo and Michael. Well done to everyone who came along and
made for an entertaining evening.
Also, our last ‘Preview’ for 2017 is now available. With loads of
great magic, the latest from Tenyo, offers and stocking fillers, there is
something for everyone.
For a free copy, email
merlins@btconnect.com and we will post out a copy or send you a PDF. www.merlinswakefield.co.uk.
9.12.17
Noel
Qualter's "Happy Cokemas"
YouTube • "Death of well known former travel agent and magician"
Click Here • "Magician teaches students resilience"
Click Here •
"Watch This Magician Casually Split His Body in Half And Terrify
Everyone!"
Click Here •
"Magician Dynamo talks his daily battle with Crohn’s disease and still
getting star-struck"
Click Here • "Magician Performs Trick For Couple, But Girlfriend Has No Clue He Has
Surprise Engagement Ring"
Click Here • "Homegrown illusionist Cosentino has produced a new
fantasy fiction book for kids"
Click Here • And finally, don't forget to book the best seats in the
house for The Last Jedi! See you next week, Duncan.
9.12.17