Number
916 - 13th January 2018
Blackpool
Magic Convention 2018: Headline Acts. From the organisers: The
Blackpool Magic Convention will feature three headline acts on each of
the gala shows. Magus Utopia - presenting "Love after Death" (FISM
Winner) will be performing his brand new illusion show which has never
been seen or performed at any other magic convention in the world.
Expect the unexpected! Issy Simpson made BGT history by becoming its
youngest ever magician, making Simon Cowell exclaim "This is like real
life Harry Potter!". Since then Issy has signed to the same management
team as Daniel Radcliffe and appears fresh from an appearance in the UAE
and prior to her US prime-time TV debut next month. Richard Cadell will
performing a series of spectacular brand new illusions for the first
time at any magic convention. Also making an appearance will be the
iconic TV star Sooty! Book Now at
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
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Magic
Stars lead lecture line-up at 15th South Tyneside International Magic
Festival. From the organisers: Some of the greatest minds in modern
magic are getting ready to share some of their top secret skills and
expertise at one of the UK’s leading magic events. Join: R Paul Wilson, Javi Benitez, Woody Aragon, Juan Luis Rubiales,
Tom Stone, Steve Gore, Andi Gladwin, Ben Earl, Mark James, Magic Philip,
Andrew Green, Kennedy, Henri White and James Phelan at the 15th South
Tyneside International Magic Festival, March 15th-18th at The Customs
House, South Shields. Known as one of the most popular conventions on
the magic calendar, it is set to feature a packed weekend of lectures
and events by top international magicians. The convention is aimed at
professionals and ardent magic fans, and offers a unique opportunity to
learn from the best brains in the business. Limited to 150 registrants,
you are sure to get a close-up view and are able to socialise with them
all too. Tickets are priced at £65 per person for the weekend and
include all lectures, close-up sessions, dealers, 2 gala shows and
entrance to the exclusive ‘Late Night Show’. Delegates can obtain the
full programme and purchase tickets from
www.southtyneside.gov.uk/magicfestival. For further information call
Karri Prinn on 0191 424 7986 or email
karri.prinn@southtyneside.gov.uk.
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Ghost
Stories is set to open nationwide in April. Co-directed by Andy
Nyman and Jeremy Dyson, adapted from their stage play, it stars Andy
Nyman, Paul Whitehouse, Alex Lawther and Martin Freeman. "Ghost Stories trailer: Martin Freeman tackles the supernatural"
www.telegraph.co.uk. Trailer
YouTube. (Ghost Stories is proper film making... I was lucky enough
to see the BFI premiere a few months ago and haven't enjoyed a horror
movie as much since Hideo Nakata's Dark Water 15 years ago. We do
magic here at MagicWeek, so here's a little prediction: Ghost Stories is
destined to become a genre classic. DT).
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Beat
the Wand is back! Celebrating its 10th year at the Blackpool Magic
Convention, the ultimate entertainment experience returns once more.
Magic Sam and Andrew James will be your guides through the most
unpredictable 90 minutes of the entire weekend. As always the show's
success relies on one special ingredient. You!
Beat the Wand is an interactive magical variety talent gong show open to
all convention attendees. You have 3-5 minutes to blow the audience away
with your act. Non-magical acts have proved to be more popular with the
audience over the years and we have witnessed Juggling, Escapology,
Contortion, Geek Magic, Bizarre, Occult, Mind Reading, Impressions,
World Record attempts and more! Of course magic is welcome in the show
but remember the audience is 99.9% magicians so whatever the act, it
will need a novel twist or presentation to capture the audiences
interest. If you are interested in performing here are the rules...
• Your act must last a minimum of three and a maximum of five minutes.
• Five giant wands will be thrown into the audience. After an act has
performed for one minute the "voting" begins. Once a wand holder has
seen enough of your act they will place their wand in the air. If five
wands are in the air the act will stop.
• Once all the acts have performed, those who survived and "beat the
wand" are invited on stage and the winner is decided by clap-o-meter and
will be presented with the Beat the Wand trophy.
Performers will be supplied with a microphone, mic stand and also a
table and chairs if needed. There are no cameras or screens in the
performance area so close-up magic will not be suitable. If you are
interested, or know someone who would love to be involved or need any
further info then please contact:
beatthewand@hotmail.co.uk.
Andy James.
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The MagicWeek Video Archive. This week,
let's catch up with Lance Burton from just over 30 years ago on 'Live
From The Palladium' (6th November 1988). See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
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Be
Astonished! A talk by Ian Keable, at Highgate Cemetery on Tuesday,
23rd January. A talk about two magicians who are buried in Highgate
Cemetery; both remarkable performers in their own right.
Colonel Stodare was the co-inventor and performer of the greatest
illusion of the 19th century, The Sphinx. It caused an absolute
sensation when first shown - one newspaper stating it was "the most
remarkable deception ever included in a conjurer's programme". Sadly
Stodare's time to enjoy the success of his creation was short-lived. He
died of tuberculosis at the age of 34.
Carlton, often known as the Human Hairpin, couldn't have been more of a
contrast. A man who combined card manipulations with slick patter and a
totally original tight fitting costume and wig to create a unique comedy
persona; a timeless character that one could imagine would be just as
successful today as he was in the early 20th century. He lived nearly twice
as long as Stodare but had a sad end as he put on weight and lost the
'magic' that had made him a variety hall sensation.
In this talk Ian will be not only showing many images to illustrate the
lives of these two ground-breaking magicians; but also performing one or
two tricks. These include the Stodare Egg trick and Carlton's closure,
which always brought the house down. The talk is at Highgate Cemetery
(in the little chapel which is on the West Side), Swain’s Lane, London
N6 6PJ (Map),
on Tuesday, 23rd January. Doors open at 7pm. Cost is £10. A suitably
spooky venue for a talk on magic. For details about the talk and to book
visit
www.highgatecemetery.org/events.
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Nyman
on the big screen. Take a trip with Andy Nyman at your local cinema
on 'The Commuter', starring Liam Neeson. Set on a New York commuter
train, this action packed movie cracks along at breakneck speed. From
January 12th (US) and January 19th (UK). "The Commuter: Andy Nyman
'Tony' World Premiere Movie Interview"
YouTube.
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Michael
Jordan's High Jinx Show goes on tour this February during the half
term period. This fast paced family variety show features grand
illusions, crazy circus thrills, incredible tricks and the High Jinx
Dancers . A show for all ages, sure to knock your socks off and leave
you wanting more!
Saturday 10th February 7pm - Taunton Brewhouse
Tuesday 13th February 2.30pm - Heywood Civic Centre
Wednesday 14th February 7.45pm - Viva Blackpool
Thursday 15th February 7.45pm - Viva Blackpool
Friday 16th February 6pm - Viva Blackpool
Saturday 17th February 7.45pm - Viva Blackpool
Wednesday 21st February 2pm - Stourbridge Town Hall
Saturday 24th February 6.00pm - Huddersfield LBT
For more information visit
www.highjinx.co.uk.
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Open
Auditions: Houdini’s Magic Bar is opening a second bar in Canterbury.
Houdini’s Magic Bar is opening a second Magic Bar in the city of
Canterbury in the early part of the year! We want you to come and join
us! We are calling all magicians and magicians with Bar experience to
our auditions which will be held in February for both Houdini's Magic
Bar Canterbury and Broadstairs! Join some of Kent's finest magicians as
a Houdini's Resident Magician in 2018. Email
bar@houdinis.co.uk and find us
on Facebook and Twitter.
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Conjuring
at the Court – London, Thursday 25th January. It’s a cracking night
of magic at Conjuring at the Court on Thursday 25th January with the
people’s magician, Sam Hurst, the very funny comedy duo, Griffin and
Jones, the stunning magic of Jon Allen, and zany, hilarious juggler
Steve Rawlings! Compere Russell Levinson. Tickets for the show are still
only £11 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com it’s cheaper to book in advance.
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.
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Digital
Force Bag (DFB) is a brand new utility app, available now. Nick
Einhorn and Craig Squires have teamed up to create an amazingly
powerful, yet invisible app, that allows you to force any one of 100
items listed in your Notes app. Force: a celebrity, shopping list item,
colour, place, product, literally anything! This app is fully
customisable so you can create bespoke magic for your clients in
minutes. Truly limited only by your imagination. Nick Einhorn says "I
used DFB very successfully at all of my events throughout December and
as well as a great new close-up routine, I was also able to use DFB to
quickly create bespoke feature moments in my cabarets for a variety of
clients.". The force is strong with this one. Available now on
Apple's
App Store. See it on
YouTube. "A fantastically powerful, totally innocuous tool for an
organic ‘off the cuff performance’. Close up, stand up, and stage, now
that’s really rare. Love it, love it, love it!" Rajan. "Another
incredible creation from the mind of one of the best working
professionals in the UK today." Jamie Raven. This is amazing, saw
it last night and purchased straight away!" Paul Martin.
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Magic Car Boot Sale - Sunday 4th February in Birmingham. Alec Powell writes: The next Magic Car Boot Sale will take place once again on Sunday 4th February at The Austin Sports and Social Club, 30 Tessall Lane, Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2SF (Map) at 9.30am (there won't be one in September this year). Admission is £4. If you would like a stall or further information call 07831 115448. There are always thousands of pounds worth of bargains to be found here and you can actually look at the items before you buy them! 13.1.18
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Nick
Einhorn lecture - Bexley Magic Society. Roy Marsh writes: A
date for your diaries. On Wednesday, 17th January, Bexley Magic Society
will be hosting a lecture by Nick Einhorn. Nick is three times winner of
The Magic Circle Close Up Magician of the Year competition, a FISM
winner and has fooled Penn and Teller. He’s created many effects,
authored numerous books on magic and is resident Magician at Tottenham
Hotspur Football Club. Nick lectures infrequently and this is not one to
be missed. Start the year with a bang! Turn up early for the best seats,
tea and biscuits. Bexley Magic Society can be found at Barton Hall,
Barton Close, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 8JP (Map).
www.bexleymagic.org.uk. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Free
entry to members and only £10 on the door for visiting magicians. See
you there.
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Mark
Leveridge Home Counties Magical Society lecture. Andrew Lewis
writes: Mark Leveridge will lecture for Home Counties Magical Society at
8pm on Thursday 18th of January 2018 at Home Counties Magical Society,
Maiden Place Community Centre, Maiden Place, Kilnsea Drive, Lower Earley
RG6 3HE (Map).
Visiting magicians welcome for door charge of £15.
www.hcms.org.uk.
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Learn
safe, legal, Stage & Street Hypnosis Masterclass. From the producers: Learn
safe, legal, Stage & Street Hypnosis. Due to popular demand,
International Comedy Stage Hypnotist Jonathan Royle is running a One Day
Master-Class teaching 'Comedy Stage Hypnosis, Safe & Legal Street
Hypnotism & How to Combine Hypnotic Techniques with Magic & Mentalism'
on Saturday 17th March in Chesterfield. Spaces to attend are strictly
limited and currently are available at a special discounted price.
Click Here for details and to book.
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Jon
Allen lectures: Manchester, Liverpool and Bolton. The latest lecture
from the creator of The Silent Treatment, Double Back, The Pain Game,
The Destination Box, Paragon 3D and more. "If you want to learn brand
new effects and routines for close-up, mentalism and stand-up, as well
as benefit from anecdotes, tips and advice from one of the most
experienced magicians in the UK then this is for you!"
January 15th - Manchester Circle of Magicians - Visitors are welcome with prior approval from the President and a charge of £5.00 on the night. For more information and details visit our website at www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk or email contact@manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
January 16th - Liverpool (independent) - 7.30pm till late. Venue: Library Lounge, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Spa, 6 Sir Thomas Street, Liverpool L1 6BR (Map). Door entry £10.
January 17th - Bolton Magicians Club - Doors open at 8.30pm at The Doffcocker Inn, 780 Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 5QD (Map). Visiting magicians from other societies are most welcome. There will be an entrance fee £10.00 for non members. www.boltonmagicclub.uk. 13.1.18
Dr
Will Houstoun: Modern Magic lecture - Nottingham University Magic
Society, Thursday 8th February. On Thursday 8th February, the
Nottingham University Magic Society are proud to host a guest lecture by
Dr Will Houstoun. The Magic Circle's Close-up Magician of the Year 2015,
Dr Will Houstoun (a past student at University of Nottingham), has
completed a PhD in Victorian Conjuring, been awarded The Magic Castle's
Literary Fellowship and is back with a new lecture based around his DVD
set, Modern Magic.
During the lecture Will will teach a selection of card and coin magic
that is suitable for close-up and parlour and on which he has been
booked to lecture around the world, including multiple appearances at
The Magic Castle and The Magic Circle. The material that will be taught
ranges from easy to intermediate difficulty and will all be taught
thoroughly, with a view to explaining the details that really make the
effects work. Thursday 8th February, at 7pm. This lecture is free for
all members and associate members. We will be charging £10 for
non-members, paid on the door. Venue: Portland C20, Portland Building,
University Park, Nottingham.
www.nottinghammagicians.co.uk.
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Brad Meltzer's Decoded. Houdini: Murdered? "Could Houdini have been murdered? Experts investigate a list of suspects, finding that the magician may have been embroiled in international espionage." Tuesday 16th January (1 hour) on H2. See TV Magic. 13.1.18
Danny
Hunt lectures at the Anglian Magic Society this Tuesday, 16th
January, at 7.30pm. Steve Majes, Secretary of The Anglian Magic Society,
writes: What a fantastic start to the new year! Danny last visited us
back in September 2015 and very much left us wanting more. It was a much
talked about lecture and we are delighted to welcome Danny and Steph
back for this return visit. As always this will be a passionate lecture
from two of the busiest magicians and magical advisors in England.
Members £3.00 - visitors £10.00. The Anglian Magic Society, The White
Horse Inn, The Street, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8ST (Map).
www.theanglianmagicsociety.uk.
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Danger
Dave Reubens, the UK Stunt Magician, makes his Australian premiere
later this month, when he takes his sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show to
Fringe World 2018 (in Perth) and the Adelaide Fringe 2018. The show
features more magic, danger and comedy than ever before. Stunt Magician
Danger Dave Reubens takes you on a unique crash course in daredevil
stunts, jaw-dropping magic and bizarre comedy. Your adrenaline fuelled
host offers up surprises, laughs, edge-of-your-seat peril and an epic
soundtrack in the Australian premiere of his sellout hit show. This is
one for the thrill seekers and magic lovers. Join the quest for glory!
Danger Dave Reubens is a product of comedic parody, an obsession with
magic and fond memories of watching grand illusions and stunts on TV as
a child. Starting merely as a joke between friends, the idea of becoming
a danger magician grew legs quickly and not only became a reality but
suited Dave extremely well. The result has been a highly successful
sell-out show at the prestigious Voodoo Rooms at the Edinburgh Fringe in
2016 and 2017. For more info, visit the official website:
www.dangerdavereubens.com.
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Darren
McDonald is the new President of the Manchester Circle of Magicians
and is seen here with outgoing President Carole Roberts. For membership
details visit
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
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The
January E-Video Newsletter. Mark Leveridge is pleased to inform you
that his latest half hour monthly online video presentation is now
available. It features an explanation of Mark's regular deck version of
Chris Congreave's excellent Happy Birthday effect in 'The Teach In'.
Mark reveals how you can get excellent testimonials to use in your
publicity in 'Top Tips', and in 'It Could Only Happen Live', he tells
the story of the time when he arrived to perform at a totally empty
venue! Plus... there are dems and background info on the January Web
Offers, in '60 Seconds To Success' Mark discusses an element of your
show that is possibly even more important than the tricks themselves,
and finally in the Review Corner, he offers his considered opinion on
Menny Lindenfeld's rubber band effect 'Tru'. You can get access to all
this video content right now by purchasing this single edition for a
small sum, or you can make it even better value by taking out a 1 year
sub. For more information and to order, visit
www.markleveridge.co.uk/evn.php.
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The
Gathering, Great Yarmouth. Stephen Bolam writes: Our next gathering will be
at 7.30pm on Tuesday 6th February, at our new home at 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.
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