Number
937 - 9th June 2018
Mac
King will headline The Session 2019! Now based at the Park Inn,
Heathrow, The Session will see Mac King both lecture and perform
a full one-man show. This is a rare opportunity to see Mac away from his
own theatre on the Las Vegas Strip, where he performs two sell-out shows
a day. He will join Lason Ladanye (USA), Kyle Littleton (USA), Jared
Kopf (USA) and many more to be announced. Visit
www.sessionconvention.com.
Here's Mac, performing on British television back in 1989, from The
MagicWeek Video Archive:
YouTube (in fact Mac's was the first video to appear on The
MagicWeek Video Archive when I launched it just over two years ago, as
it's so good! DT).
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2018
Drama Desk Awards. Derren Brown: Secret Nominated for 'The
Chase Award for Unique Theatrical Experience' in the 2018 Drama Desk
Awards. See
www.playbill.com.
Meanwhile, Derren Brown: Underground is currently about half way through its UK and Ireland tour. "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." Derren Brown.
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.
June 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. 9.6.18
The
David Berglas Digital Scrapbooks. Since featuring news of The David
Berglas Scrapbooks just a few weeks ago the first four videos are now
live:
Episode 1. David talks about a 1952 British Ring Convention in Hastings
and how a chance meeting with a writer for the popular magazine Picture
Post, led to the most impossible challenge – which David accepted.
Episode 2 and he explains, with photos and video clips, the details of the challenge and how it achieved the most incredible publicity. This certainly helped to launch his 60 year career.
Episode 3, this week he recalls a life-changing event that happened on a
ship to South Africa.
Episode 4, David talks about the first few months in Cape Town and how he
had to 'persuade' an editor to allow him to place an ad for a
demonstration of hypnotism!
Visit YouTube to catch up with this fascinating peek into David Berglas's Digital Scrapbooks. 9.6.18
PropDog's
Magic Shop is now open weekends! PropDog write: We’ll be fully open
to walk-in customers from 10am to 5pm on both Saturdays and Sundays. So
if you fancy a day out, then come visit the shop on the outskirts of
Twickenham. Our extensive range of over 4000 products in the shop caters
for the hobbyist magician, part-time magician and the full-time
professional. We also have a large selection of tricks and books and
DVDs, suitable for the absolute beginner looking to get into magic.
Please note that it will only be the shop side that is open, we will not
be dealing with online order enquiries or other general enquires by
phone or email. For more information on the shop’s address and location,
please visit:
www.propdog.co.uk/the-shop, we look forward to seeing you!
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Kilmarnock
Magic Circle 80th Birthday Celebration. Kenny Kerr writes:
Kilmarnock Magic Circle are proud to have reached our 80th Birthday and
we are inviting you to our birthday party celebrations. We are holding a
dinner cabaret on Saturday 23rd June at 7pm at the Foxbar Hotel, 62
London Road, Kilmarnock KA3 7DD (Map).
Cabaret performers are Fraser Stokes (winner of the 2018 SAMS Stage
Competition), Michael McMillan (Runner-up in the 2018 SAMS Stage
Competition) and FISM award winner / international star, Paul Nardini.
Tickets are priced at £25 per head and include a delicious three course
meal. To book, please contact our secretary, Elizabeth McNamara on 01563
821241 or email
elizabethmcnamara@btinternet.com Looking forward to seeing you
there.
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Magic on the Fringe - Edinburgh. The official Edinburgh Fringe programme contains 75 magic and magic-related shows. Once again card man Peter McLanachan (www.thecardman.co.uk) has kindly pieced together the magic listings for MagicWeek readers (many thanks once again Pete!) Click Here. 9.6.18
How
to join The Magic Circle. If you’ve always wanted to be a part of
The Magic Circle, the world’s premier magical society, then this link
www.themagiccircle.co.uk/join-us
will give you all the information you need. If you’re ready to join
straight away you can find out how the process works, what you need to
do and what you can expect. Also, if you’re interested in the Apprentice
Scheme or The Young Magicians Club you’ll be able to find out
how they work as well.
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Aaron
Calvert: Declassified - Edinburgh Fringe, 1st - 26th August 2018. Aaron Calvert's
Declassified is playing the Ed Fringe in August, with a preview in
Manchester on June 12th. 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. 'Hello Stranger'
starring Aaron, went out on Channel 4 last week, and can now be seen on
All 4: "A couple have all memory of their relationship temporarily
erased by hypnosis. They start dating again, including with each other.
Will they fall in love second time around?" See
www.channel4.com/programmes/hello-stranger (and see
What's On for show dates).
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John Breeds announces his new second book for Children's Entertainers...
Lotz of Magic for Kidz.
John Breeds brings his 35 years experience as a professional children’s
entertainer to his second book to lay bare the routines, props and bits
of business that gave him such a successful career. It follows on the
heels of his first magic book, the best-selling, How To Create Kids’
Magic.
Now, continuing in a similar style, John Breeds brings you dozens of
routines from his working repertoire. A former professional author and
publisher, his full explanations, attention to the smallest detail and
his crystal clear illustrations show you how someone with unparalleled
performing experience brings his material to life. Nothing is omitted:
nothing is left to chance: this is solid gold material you can rely
upon.
As well as more than 30 highly commercial performance pieces, this new
book brings professional children’s entertainers and magicians a
treasure chest of original methods, apparatus and comedy bits. Lotz of Magic for Kidz by John Breeds, £38,
author publication, UK, 2018, 214 pp, b+w illustrations.
Available from the author/publisher from 16th July 2018. See:
www.johnbreeds.com.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, Hans Klok & Sittah on
'Talking Telephone Numbers' from 1st December 1997. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
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Matt
Berry Interviews... Uri Geller. "Matt Berry presents a series of
interviews with the greats of the stage, screen and music world. This
week Matt Berry brings you his interview with Uri Geller, recorded at
Geller's home in 1974 just as the self-proclaimed psychic's star was on
the rise. Geller wasn't keen at first, but eventually agreed and was
very welcoming. He was becoming quite a global star back in the early
70s and there was much fascination, not to mention the odd sideways
glance, at the very mention of his name. Berry actually met him first on
the dance floor of Tramp's night club a year earlier but Geller said he
had no memory of it. Not wanting to let such a snub deter Berry, he
soldiered on and within this interview managed to get a real sense, of
the real Uri Geller." Written, performed and edited by Matt Berry.
(Should be fun!) Wednesday 13th June, Radio 4. See
TV Magic for details.
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Ben Earl Masterclass, Manchester, Monday 18th June... Last few places left. Martin Allcock writes: On Monday the 18th June the hugely talented Ben Earl is coming to Manchester to present an evening of Masterclasses. Ben's sleight of hand is world-class and during the evening he will teach you the tools to allow you to take your card magic to a higher level.
Mission Control: Mission Control is a fundamentally new way to approach the subject of card control. Attendees will learn a new system for controlling a card (via insertion, replacement or peek) in order to make it completely invisible under any performing conditions, this approach is a radical departure from traditional (both technically and philosophically). Mission Control is a very practical system which is extremely deceptive while remaining simple and flexible.
Changes: Ben will be teaching brand new ways to approach two of
the simplest, but most important moves in all of card magic: the Double
Lift and Top Change. Ben's approach to these techniques is not only
deeply fooling but simple and practical. Be prepared to rethink what you
thought you knew about these fundamental techniques and develop a new
way.
Palming: Palming is one of the most powerful, secret techniques in all of card magic. Very few do it well - even fewer do it invisibly. Ben will be teaching how to make it invisible (from the top and bottom of the deck) so that you can perform miracles. Ben will also show you new ways to practice so that your palming development is rapid.
The evening will start at 6pm and the cost is £125 per person. Due to the intimate and in-depth nature of the teaching, places will be strictly limited to a maximum of 8 people. Each section will last around an hour with a short break between for refreshments. Don't miss this opportunity to take your sleight of hand with cards to the next level by learning from one of the very best there is. Due to the nature of the material being taught the masterclass is only suitable for those at an intermediate level and above, i.e. you ideally already need to be able to do the moves to a reasonable standard. Please contact me by email martin@magical-entertainment.co.uk to book. 9.6.18
The
Mark Leveridge Magic June E-Video Newsletter. Every month Mark
Leveridge releases a special 30 minute video presentation which includes
magic to learn, advice to provide help and some entertainment too! For
the June edition: The Teach In - learn a very clean colour
changing sponge ball effect. It Could Only Happen Live - a new
story from Mark's world of being a pro close up worker. The Strolling
Magician Unplugged - part 5 on how to maintain the attention of
spectators. Web Offers - dems and info on a simple coin and
banknote effect and a classic E-Book which are on offer this month.
60 Seconds To Success - targeted advice on how to keep the bookers
happy. The Review Corner - a close look at a unique book called
The Memory Arts. There are three ways to get access to this online video
content. 1. You can take out a 1 year sub and receive every issue as
soon as it is released on the 1st of each month. 2. You can purchase a
single copy. For either of these options go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/evn.php. 3. Or you can join E-Club Pro,
Mark's online club and information resource, and receive every E-Video
Newsletter at no extra charge as part of your membership. For this go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/eclubpro.php.
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Paul Vigil Lecture & Workshop,
Saturday 23rd June, International Magic, London. From the
organisers:
Paul has been practicing the art of magic since the age of 5, and 10
years later Paul under took the challenge of becoming a professional
performer in his native Salt Lake City. In 2002 Paul moved to Las Vegas
to join the ranks of the world's finest magicians. Paul’s creative
contributions have not gone unnoticed by his peers.
We are delighted to have Paul for both a lecture and one-off workshop on
Saturday 23rd June.
Paul's lecture will be covering material from both of his sought after
books: Classic Fantastic and The Doors of Deception. This
material includes magic and mentalism for use in close-up and parlour.
His workshop will cover more advanced material with a deeper focus on
detail.
Workshop £75 per person. Start Time 1pm.
Lecture £15 per person. Start 5pm (finish approx 7pm).
Venue: 2nd Floor, Casa Italiana, 136 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5DL (Map).
www.internationalmagic.com.
Advanced booking essential - please email
martin@internationalmagic.com.
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Liam
Montier Merlin Magical Society lecture, Hertfordshire. John Clayton,
Secretary of the Merlin Magical Society writes: On Thursday the 14th
June Liam Montier will be presenting his lecture entitled Shenanigans at
the Merlin Magical Society. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
Admission for non-members is £10. We meet at Little Heath Parish Hall,
Thornton Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1JJ (Map)
www.merlinmagicalsociety.co.uk.
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Jamy Ian Swiss lectures at The Surrey
Society of Magicians on Thursday 14th June. Adam Mosle writes:
The new lecture by Jamy Ian Swiss will cover the gamut of close-up
sleight of hand magic. This lecture is absolutely full of amazing card
magic, from original 'card in impossible location' plots, to apparent
displays of extraordinary skill that don't demand as much work as they
appear to; and a simple but mystifying and commercial memorised deck
routine. Not all is cards though, he will also teach practical mentalism
routines, coins and the Cups & Balls. Internationally renowned for his
skills as a close-up magician, Swiss has also performed his stage show
of mind-reading and mentalism, 'Heavy Mental', for audiences of
thousands across the United States. As a speaker, Swiss has addressed
subjects including creativity, risk management, information design, user
experience and other aspects of corporate and creative concern to firms.
His knowledge is vast and his theories are something not to be missed.
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.
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Leamington & Warwick Magic Society Day of Magic. John Needham writes: The Leamington Day of Magic this year is on Wednesday 13th June at the Cubbington Sports & Social Club, Windmill Hill, Cubbington, Leamington Spa CV32 7LN (Map). The main lectures include: Kieron Johnson, Mark Shortland, Etienne Pradier and Steve Dimmer. The day officially starts on the Tuesday evening (12th June) at 7pm, opening with a dealer dem from Saturn Magic at 8pm for local magicians or those that travel up the day before. Tickets are priced at £25 pre-paid or £30 on the door, which includes breakfast for early arrivals, lunch and weather permitting an evening BBQ. In the evening Mark Shortland will perform on stage and we also have the Midlands Champion of Champions Close-up Competition. Full details and up to date information can be found on the club website www.lawms.wordpress.com. 9.6.18
Manchester
Circle Jumbo Auction. From the organisers: Magical Bargains Galore
on Monday 18th June at Salford Masonic Hall, 41 The Crescent, Salford,
Near Manchester M5 4PE (Map).
Organised by Manchester Circle of Magicians. Free for members, £3.00
door charge for non-members. Doors open at 5.30pm and viewing commences
at 6pm. Auction commences at 6.30pm. Star Auctioneers are Quentin
Reynolds and Derek Lever. Hundreds of items being sold many without
reserve, such as DVDs, books, close-up, kids tricks, mentalism, etc. 8
Lots already entered, including part of Bob Austin's Estate. See you
there.
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
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Magicians wanted by Young Magicians Ltd, to join their growing team
of tutors around Surrey and Hampshire, and write: Young Magicians Ltd have served
schools for the last 7 years with their engaging and entertaining magic
clubs. This is a great opportunity for a professional or
semi-professional magician looking to supplement their income with
regular weekday work. If you're interested in applying email
info@youngmagicians.co.uk
also see www.youngmagicians.co.uk.
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Blackpool
Magicians' Club Table Top Sale. From the organisers:
Blackpool Magicians Club are holding a table top sale on Tuesday 10th July from
7pm at the club's HQ: Blackpool Magicians' Club, 56-60 Caunce Street,
Blackpool FY1 3NE (Map).
www.blackpoolmagic.com. There is no door charge and visiting magicians and societies are most
welcome to come along and enjoy our hospitality and facilities. Bar
refreshments and catering will be available throughout the evening and
of course you may just find a few new tricks and props.
We will have a limited number of tables available to visiting magicians
at £10 each. If of interest please contact Alan Horne on
alan@childrensentertainments.co.uk for availability.
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Lenny
Dragon two-part lecture Farnborough Association of Magical Entertainers.
Danny Jurmann writes: Lenny Dragon presents
a two-part lecture: The Misers Dream followed by
Balloon Modelling on Monday 11th June at 8pm for Farnborough Association of Magical Entertainers
(FAME), St. Mark's Church Hall, Farnborough, Guildford Road East, Farnborough
GU14 6TU (Map).
www.fame-magic.co.uk.
Visiting magicians welcome, free admission.
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Manchester
(Warrington) Balloon Day, Monday 25th June. From the organisers:
There will be a couple of balloon workshops of varying levels to cater
for all who attend during the day, plus a basic session first thing, if
required. There is usually a fun competition to enter if you would like
to, plus all the usual fun and laughter of a 'Care & Share' Balloon Day.
Graham will be going through some of his latest designs and there are a
couple of early-bird specials still available. 10am till 5pm on Monday
25th June. Booking details:
Click Here.
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Click Here • Your UK magic news is always welcomed, see you next
week, Duncan.
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