Number
936 - 2nd June 2018
Will
the BGT wildcard swing it for magic? Mandy, Maddox and Marc were all
just pipped at the post during the week of semi-finals, with all three
doing exceptionally well coming in third place in their respective
semi-final shows. BGT have announced that there will be a wildcard
entry, so there is still a chance that a magic act will make it into the
final on Sunday. Best of luck to them all. DT.
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Magic
at the Barn - 15 Years of Magic. A unique show featuring
award-winning magic, incredible illusions, secret wonders, mind-blowing
impossibilities, comedy and entertainment from the past 15 years of the
'Magic at the Barn' shows. Set within the enchanting atmosphere of a
17th century barn theatre and presented by the show's creator Oliver
Tabor. Witness: a levitating girl, drawn pictures that come to life,
impossible mind-reading, appearing butterflies and much more, including
guest performances from Christian Lee and the Card Ninja. Guaranteed
entertainment for all the family! 4 amazing shows over 2 days, Saturday
7th July at 3pm & 7.30pm and Sunday 8th July at 12pm & 3pm. Tickets: £10
child, £15 adult, £40 family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) via
www.eventbrite.co.uk. Box office: 01702 543242. Red Brick Barn,
Sutton Hall, Shopland Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1LH (Map).
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Magical
Bones: Black Magic, 13th June & 2nd July, London. From the
promoters: Star of the spectacular West End Magic Show Impossible
and ground breaking 4K TV series Around the World in 80 Tricks
(Sky, Insight), Magical Bones returns to the Southbank with his
brand-new magic show, simply called Black Magic. This show goes
far and beyond the normal expectations of a traditional magic show and
culminates in a spectacular finale that truly questions the limits of
what is humanly possible. Expect to be taken on an awe-inspiring journey
that just so happens to include the coolest breakdance moves, back
flipping card tricks and of course jaw dropping street magic! Following
his recent TV performance at the 2018 BAFTAs TV awards (BBC1), where he
closed the ceremony, this will be the first chance this year for the
public to witness his new show Black Magic live at the Underbelly
Festival.
The show has been written and produced by Magical Bones himself: "I’m
really excited about debuting this new show. The term ‘Black Magic’
usually is associated with negative connotations, however, this show is
about challenging those ideas and pays tribute to an incredible black
magician from the 1800’s, Henry ‘box’ Brown - a 19th century Virginia
slave who escaped to freedom at the age of 33 by arranging to have
himself mailed in a wooden crate in 1849 to abolitionists in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!" Tickets:
www.underbellyfestival.com also see
YouTube and follow @magicalbones on Instagram.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, 'Extra Sensory Deception'
from Paul Daniels from The Paul Daniels Magic Show. 3rd January 1987. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
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Phillip
Northfield 'Mind Reader', Saturday 16th June, The Blue Boar, Ludlow.
From the organisers: Philip Northfield is proud to bring his one-man
show Mind Reader to the Ludlow Fringe on 16th June, at The Sitting Room,
Blue Boar. Phil's previous shows have seen him predict human behaviour,
reveal PIN codes, and influence seemingly impossible choices. Mind
Reader is the latest show from the Shropshire based entertainer, showing
first at the Ludlow Fringe in 2018, before playing at various venues
across the county. Watch as a fictional story comes to life. He puts his
money where his mouth is in a battle of wits and attempts to redefine
how predictable we all truly are in a finale that will leave you
scratching your head for weeks. For a unique fringe show experience,
unlike anything else you'll see this year, come see Philip Northfield
Mind Reader at the Ludlow Fringe on June 16th at 8pm at The Sitting
Rooms, The Blue Boar, 52 Mill Street, Ludlow SY8 1BB (Map).
www.phillipnorthfield.co.uk,
www.ludlowfringe.co.uk. Tickets:
www.eventbrite.co.uk.
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Fritz
Alkemade Lecture Liverpool Magic Circle, Thursday 7th June. Alan
Singleton writes: "A brilliant magician" - that's what Magicseen called
Fritz with a Z Alkemade. His new DVD Double Dutch was praised in Genii
magazine ("new material that continues to impress") and Vanish magazine
("jam-packed with really great material"). He has had tricks published
in all the major magic magazines and has performed at the Magic Castle
in Hollywood and The Magic Circle in London. Besides being one of the
busiest working magicians in the Netherlands, Fritz co-produces monthly
magic show, 'The Amsterdam Magic Show'. See
YouTube and
YouTube. All are welcome. £10.00 on the door for non-members. Free
for LMC Members. Thursday 7th June at 8pm at Liverpool Magic Circle,
Longmoor Social Club, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool L9 9EN (Map).
www.liverpoolmagiccircle.co.uk.
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New
from Mark Leveridge Magic. Mark Leveridge is pleased to announce the
release of a strong strolling magic routine called Imagination.
Originally only available to members of E-Club Pro, this effect has also
proved to be a highlight in Mark's E-Club Pro Live lecture, and now for
the first time it is being made generally available as a Premier
E-Routine download. The trick is a version of the Invisible Deck, but
without any physical deck ever being brought into play. A spectator is
handed an invisible pack from which a card is eventually selected and
dropped into a single pay envelope which is left in view. Moments later,
a real version of the chosen card is genuinely slid from the same
envelope! The card can even be removed from the envelope by the
spectator. The method is extremely practical, has no re-set, can be
worked surrounded and is used regularly by Mark in his own commercial
close up work. Imagination is supplied as a set of downloadable
written instructions which contain a link to a further online video
performance and explanation. No gimmicks are required and there is very
little to carry around when working. For more information and to watch
an online dem, go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/imagination.php.
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Travis
Perkins Assembly 26th Ferrybridge Day of Magic, Sunday 1st July.
From the organisers: Travis Perkins is pleased to announce the date for
the 26th Ferrybridge Day of Magic, Sunday 1st July. With Lecturettes and
the Showette, Dealers and Traders, the day looks like it will be another
promising event - put the date in your diary now. More news as we
approach the day! Venue is The Community Centre, The Square,
Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire WF11 8PQ (Map).
Doors open at 9.45am and the day closes at 5pm. For more information
please visit our Facebook page: Ferrybridge Day of Magic, contact the
Travis Perkins Assembly on 01904 709500 or email Michael Shepherd
gmfs.msm@gmail.com or Danny Hunt
info@amethystmagic.com.
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Magic History Gathering at The Magic Circle, London, next Saturday. There will be two presentations about the female magicians Talma and Suzi Wandas, two about the card performers Edward G.Brown and Cliff Green. There are also talks on the Pinchbecks, Servais Le Roy and the mysterious life of Jardine Ellis. There will be a sale of collectable books. Tickets cost £40 and can be purchased from The Magic Circle's website: www.themagiccircle.co.uk. The price includes a substantial buffet lunch, morning coffee and afternoon tea. The event is open to non-members of The Magic Circle. Venue: The Magic Circle Headquarters, 12 Stephenson Way, Euston, London NW1 2HD (Map). 2.6.18
Aaron
Calvert: Awaken. Following
sell-out shows in 2016 and 2017, and fresh from filming a highly
anticipated show for Channel 4, Aaron Calvert is heading out on tour to
read your minds and showcase his extraordinary hypnotic abilities.
Aaron unlocks the potential of the human mind, demonstrating
inexplicable hypnotic feats, live on stage. Trained as a doctor, Aaron
combines his medical background with his mastery of suggestion and
showmanship to push the boundaries of what people can, and will do -
making this show a truly unforgettable experience.
"A talented showman that will leave you baffled" ★★★★★ Daily Mail
"Moments that made me gasp I can't stop thinking about" ★★★★ Broadway
Baby
"The master of psychology in a jaw-dropping spectacle" ★★★★★ The Upcoming
See What's On for dates. 2.6.18
American Chopper: Steve Wyrick and Icee Bikes. "It's time for some magic when an illusionist wants a bike, but Jr pulls a disappearing act. Plus, a new painter shows off and the effects are dazzling." Thursday 7th June on DMAX (repeat), see TV Magic. 2.6.18
Luke
Murray: Mindreader, Canal Café Theatre, London. Luke Murray returns
to the Canal Café Theatre with his third magic show, Mindreader.
Following the success of Luke Murray: Mentalist, and Luke
Murray: Mystifier, where Luke demonstrated his incredible ability to
read minds and influence thoughts, he will come crashing back into
Little Venice with his incredible talents. In his new show, Luke will
perplex, entertain, mystify and provoke all over again. Be prepared for
two audience members to be connected to each other in the most
incredible way. Luke will also demonstrate how to detect a liar, how to
read a spectator's thoughts, and how to play a game of 50/50 and win
every time. Snap up your ticket now for £10 and spend an evening
drinking, laughing and dropping your jaw! 60 minutes, 12+. Saturday 23rd
June at 7.30pm. See
www.canalcafetheatre.com.
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"Shin
Lim: Magician Blows Minds With Unbelievable Close-Up Magic - America's
Got Talent 2018"
YouTube •
"Man suing David Copperfield deceived jury, lawyers say"
Click Here •
"Magician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries"
Click Here • "Magician Marc Spelmann names Christine
Lampard's first crush in amazing trick after narrowly missing out on
Britain's Got Talent final"
Click Here • "Britain's Got Talent magician Mandy Muden
reveals her ideal man after being single for ten years"
Click Here • "Magician Keith Barry to visit Corville NS,
Roscrea to open ‘wellness garden’"
Click Here • "Magician slices through fruit and veg using just
playing cards"
Click Here • "Derren Brown says he is 'besotted' with Cork"
Click Here • "Master of mind control Derren Brown is coming to town"
Click Here • That's about it for this week,
your UK magic news is always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
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