Number
926 - 24th March 2018
Evolution
of Magic opens this Friday in Blackpool. Craig
Christian & Elizabeth Best star in Evolution of Magic at The
Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, from 30th March to 28th October
2018. From the promoters: Craig Christian and Elizabeth Best ignite the
stage, packing 1000-seat theatres many times over. Craig’s fresh
approach is pioneering the future of magic. His charismatic, witty,
personality captures audiences creating a show where magic and
entertainment are fused together to produce a flowing dynamic, visual
spectacle! "Of course it’s a Magic Show, but it’s not
just about the magic. We have developed over the years a show that we
are really proud of. It’s everything a show should be, exciting,
captivating, and most of all, entertaining!" Craig Christian. For more
information and to book visit
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com, also see
www.craigchristian.com.
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Champions
of Magic - UK tour starts this week. From the producers: The 5 world-class
illusionists that make up the Champions of Magic return for their 2018
international tour following sold-out shows across the globe, rave
reviews, and a run in London’s West End. With over 20 million online
views between them, this cast of top magicians include international
award-winners presenting daring grand illusions, stunning close-up magic
and incredible mind reading. Their skills have been seen around the
world on TV with appearances on ‘Access Hollywood Live’, ‘The Next Great
Magician’, ‘Good Morning Britain’, ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’ and ‘Caught
on Camera with Nick Cannon’.
Witness the impossible, including disappearances, levitation,
teleportation and a heart stopping finale, all presented with lighting
and special effects to rival the biggest theatrical spectacles.
Broadway World described the cast as “5 of the world’s finest
magicians”, NBC called Champions of Magic “the most incredible
show” and Fox said “that’s incredible... you guys are rock
stars!”. The UK tour starts this week, see
What's On for dates. Also see
www.championsofmagic.co.uk for more information.
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Marc
Spelmann Alakazam Academy Course - Live, this Wednesday and Thursday!
2 Day Complete Alakazam Course With Marc Spelmann, 28th-29th March.
Watch the video (Click
Here) for full information on this amazing course!
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Jamie
Raven, West
End Magic, today, Saturday 24th March. From the producers:
London’s premier magic show kicks off 2018 with a packed show of top UK
magic & variety acts including Jamie Raven!
The exciting family friendly show features award-winning magic,
dangerous card throwing, impossible mind reading and a dash of Victorian
entertainment.
Featuring top TV magician Jamie Raven from Britain’s Got Talent, plus the
visual award-winning magic of Oliver Tabor, death defying card feats
from the Card Ninja and the splendid Victorian conjuring of Alexander
Wells. All compered by the hugely entertaining John Archer.
Guaranteed to deliver the best in magic, illusion, comedy and variety.
Saturday 24th March at 3.30pm at Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester
Place, London WC2H 7BX (Map)
Box office: 020 7734 2222.
Tickets:
Click Here.
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Kevin
Quantum: Anti-Gravity wins 'Best Magic' award Adelaide Fringe.
Really pleased to announce that 'Kevin Quantum: Anti-Gravity' received
the overall award for Best Magic at Adelaide Fringe last weekend. For
those that are unfamiliar with the world of Fringe, Adelaide Fringe is
an arts festival second only in size to Edinburgh Fringe. The Best Magic
award may be the most prized accolade you can receive for Magic on the
festival circuit. To receive this halfway around the world from a
programme containing almost 30 magic shows makes it all the more
special. From Kevin: "I’m very proud of everyone who helped me to get
to this point. From the show’s premiere Gilded Balloon at the Edinburgh
Fringe last year, to the final night here in Adelaide. It’s been a
ball." Visit www.kevinquantum.com
for more photos and info.
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Kane
& Abel - Breaking The Magicians' Code, Bath Comedy Festival. From
the promoters: Following a decade of abiding by the Magicians’ Code of
Conduct passed down to them by their grandfather, twin tricksters Kane &
Abel decided to break every single code to see how different their lives
would be. It turns out being bad feels great, and Kane & Abel have spent
the past year touring the UK with their anarchic show 'Breaking the
Magicians’ Code'. "A superb mixture of humour, magic and audience
participation - a thoroughly enjoyable experience." EdFringe Review.
Kane & Abel - Breaking The Magicians' Code, Bath Comedy Festival. 7.30pm
on Saturday 7th April at Mission Theatre. Duration: 1hour 45 minutes
including interval. Price: £12 / £10 via
www.bathboxoffice.org.uk, also see
www.kaneandabelmagic.com.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, master showman Hans Moretti, with Helga,
on John Fisher's 'The Best of Magic' from 4th October 1989. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
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The Simpsons with guests Penn & Teller, Sunday 1st April on Channel 4. "After a rotten day, Homer bowls a perfect 300 game, and becomes a local hero. But his fame soon fades, and to keep himself from gloom, Homer decides to focus his attention on baby Maggie. Guest Starring Penn and Teller, Ron Howard, Nancy O'Dell and Pat O'Brien as themselves." (Repeat) See TV Magic for details. 24.3.18
Oliver
Graham's recent Family Entertainment lecture is reviewed by Steve Majes
this week "I’m
sure Ollie won’t mind me saying that the “F Word” stands for “Family”. Straight
off the bat I have to say that this was one of the best lectures I’ve seen on the
subject of family magical entertainment. Ollie was fun, informative and full of
routines that you could put straight into your show. Ollie did mention that most
of the routines still feature in his act and I’m not surprised as they play so
well..." To read the full review
Click Here.
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Boris
Wild lectures at The Surrey Society of Magicians on Thursday March 29th.
Adam Mosley writes: The Surrey Society of Magicians is proud to present
Boris Wild, with his brand new lecture ‘Sensations’. Sensations will
allow you to perform incredibly clean predictions and coincidences that
are absolutely impossible. You will even be able to find a chosen card
while being blindfolded or without ever touching the deck! A unique
lecture not to be missed and the perfect opportunity to discover Boris
Wild’s latest creations during an evening full of magical sensations...
Members are free and visiting magicians are welcome for a £10 entrance
fee, the lecture takes place in East Horsley, Surrey at 8pm. For full
details please contact Adam Mosley
info@surreymagic.org.uk. (Also see
What's On for final three northern lecture dates.)
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Jay
Adkins: Mind Magician, Friday July 13th, Stourport. From the
promoters: Jay Adkins: Mind Magician is a live audience show combining
cutting edge mentalism and mind magic. Audience members will be involved
in the show from the very start and blown-away by the mind reading
demonstrations, leaving you asking "how is this possible? He can make
even the non-believers question themselves." Clever. Intriguing.
Humorous and Brilliant! These are words used to describe Jay Adkins as
he leaves his audience mesmerised, engaged and amused, with his
naturally charming and entertaining style of stage mentalism, close-up
magic and delightful deception. Combining psychological
mind-manipulation together with magic and comedy, Jay brings a fresh
vitality to the genre of mentalism. His inimitable style combined with
memory feats that stun and amaze, Jay uses psychology, showmanship,
hypnosis, suggestion and cold reading to captivate and engage his
audience. Friday 13th July at 7.30pm at The Civic Hall,
Stourport-on-Severn, Martins Way, Stourport DY13 8UJ (Map).
Tickets via
www.thecivicstourport.co.uk.
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Andy
Robertson does the double! The Annual General Meeting of the United
Kingdom Escape Artists (UKEA) took place on Saturday March 17th in
Northampton with a strong turnout of both professional and amateur
escape artists. The meeting comprised a number of lectures and
presentations and also saw the 3rd annual “Mick Hanzlik” award
competition. This year, the award was won by Andy Robertson from
Scotland. Andy presented an escape from an authentic recreation of an
electric chair, which was both captivating and frightening to witness.
The Award is named after Houdini Historian and Master Locksmith Mick
Hanzlik.
Andy was presented with the award by Allan and Rebecca Taylor who won
the award in 2017. It was also a double celebration as Mr Robertson also
received the first “De-Val” award for his escape from Peterhead Prison
Museum on the 31st of October 2017, which not only recreated the cell
escape methodology made famous by UK Escapologist and Historian David
De-Val and Harry Houdini but was the first time that any such escapology
test escape had been made in Scotland. The De-Val award is awarded for
the best Escape / public demonstration of Escapology by an Escape Artist
/ performer in the twelve months between the AGM meetings. Photo: 2017
Hanzlik award winners, Allan and Rebecca Taylor handing over the shield.
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MonuMentalism - Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline, Saturday 24th March. "This show is best described as being the closest thing to watching a real-life mind reader. With no psychic ability whatsoever, watch as predictions are made, liars are spotted and the impossible becomes reality." Saturday 24th March at 2.30pm. £7.50 + £1 Reservation Fee. PG. 1 hour. Carnegie Hall, East Port, Dunfermline KY12 7JA (Map). To book visit www.onfife.com or call the box office on 01383 602302. 24.3.18
Presto, Friday 30th March on Sky Cinema Family. "A ravenous rabbit gives his magician master a lesson in pet care when he neglects to give him a hard-earned carrot." (Repeat) See TV Magic for details. 24.3.18
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Click Here • Your UK magic news and reviews always welcomed, see you next
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