Number
959 - 10th November 2018
"33
of the World’s Most Enchanting Local Magic Shops" Atlas Obscura
readers share their personal favorites:
www.atlasobscura.com. (Very US centric, but interesting nonetheless. Photo:
International Magic, London).
10.11.18
Joshua
Jay: Blackpool Convention 2019. From the organisers:
Joshua Jay is currently starring in his own sold-out hit New York show
'Six Impossible Things'.
The show has attracted rave reviews and celebrity audience members.
This is New York's first and only immersive magic experience.
Joshua will bring several new original pieces to his lecture at the
Blackpool Magic Convention for both close-up and parlour enthusiasts. Every time he has lectured at our convention the room is
overfilled
with people who come to see his unique polished approach to magic and
his unique creativity. This will be a can't miss event at the 2019 Blackpool Convention.
Registration desk now open:
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
10.11.18
An
exclusive magic bar opens at the 5 star Le Méridien Hotel,
Piccadilly this November. Drawing on the history of the Egyptian Hall on
Piccadilly, the bar offers high end cocktails, small bites, and top
class close-up magic 4 nights a week. Opening acts include Laura London,
Brendan Rodrigues, Tony Middleton, Dominick Zwolinski and Dr. Will
Houstoun.
Maskelyne & Cooke will be running auditions for further close-up
magicians. If you would like to be considered, email:
maskelyneandcooke@gmail.com.
10.11.18
We
are Most Amused and Amazed, Tuesday 13th November, ITV. A
spectacular night of comedy and magic from The London Palladium to
celebrate the 70th birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales and to raise
funds for youth charity, The Prince's Trust. Reuniting comedians
Armstrong and Miller as hosts, the show also features the very best
comedians and magicians from Britain and beyond. From the world of
comedy: Bill Bailey, Rowan Atkinson, Sandi Toksvig, Omid Djalili,
Mischief Theatre and Alistair McGowan and, from the world of magic: Penn
and Teller, Dynamo and The Ehrlich Brothers. There are also some special
appearances from Kylie Minogue, Cheryl, Jim Carter and Wallace & Gromit.
See TV Magic for details.
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Now
You See Me - Live. From the producers: Now You See Me - Live is a state-of-the-art magic show with cutting-edge
technology, surprise twists, and never before seen illusions, from some
of the greatest magicians in the world. For more information, visit
www.nowyouseemelive.com.
Also see
YouTube.
10.11.18
Vagabond
Leather. Sam (Vagabond Leather) writes: "As a busker, I know the
kind of duress performers' equipment has to undertake. The props we use
must be reliable and last show after show. At Vagabond Leather my aim is
to create custom, leather props for performers that are guaranteed to
last. (Photo: "After years of watching and admiring Gazzo's Cups and
Balls routine being performed by magicians all around the world, it's
really an honor to be able to rightfully produce the original Gazzo
Pouch."). Find out more. Visit
www.vagabondleather.co today!
10.11.18
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week I've compiled a few clips from 'Richard &
Judy', ITV News and Channel 4 News that I recorded on 22nd May 2002, covering
David Blaine's 35 hour Vertigo stunt. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here. DT.
10.11.18
The
Twisted Fork, 155 Stoke Newington High Street, London. The UK's
first magic and illusion themed Coffee Bar has opened in London.
Featuring incredible illusions and holographic art, this coffee house
sells the finest espresso coffee, pastries and brunch, in an engaging
and magical setting, with moving portraits, optical illusions and
regular street style magicians performing mind twisting entertainment!
Visit www.twistedforkcoffee.com
to find out more!
10.11.18
Charlie
Caper is the special guest on Talking Tricks with Kane & Abel this week,
discussing his amazing rise from Covent Garden street performer to being
crowned one of the greatest magicians in the world at FISM, and being the first magic act to win a Got Talent series.
Caper also chats about 3D (tax deductable!) chocolate printing, building and integrating
robots in his new show Artifice Intelligence, his time in La Soiree,
Rick & Morty and his inspirations.
Listen to this week's Talking Tricks with Kane & Abel via
Podbean or
iTunes. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast as a
new episode will be released every Monday.
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Conjuring at the Court,
London, Thursday 29th November. From the
producers: Enjoy a night of great magical entertainment at Conjuring at
the Court! With Britain’s Got Talent finalist Jamie Raven, colourful
magic from Bharat Patel, sophisticated sorcery from rising star Fritz
Alkemade, and top comedy magician Mark Shortland. Compere Hugh Levinson.
Tickets still only £11 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
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.
10.11.18
Donimo Comedic
Workshop, Birmingham, Tuesday 27th November. Graham Lee writes:
Limited spaces now available for this comedic workshop run by Donimo the
silent clown.
Donimo has appeared many times on European television and has been performing for
many years
on cruise ships all over the world. A rare opportunity to get tuition
from someone at the
top of his profession. Add comedy to your performance.
For more details and to book, see
www.balloonartwholesale.co.uk.
10.11.18
Paul
Zerdin in Snow White at The London Palladium.
Actress, writer and comedian Dawn French makes her pantomime debut in
the latest London Palladium show Snow White, which plays at the West End
venue for a strictly limited festive season. Bringing to life the
well-known fairytale of the beautiful princess and the wicked queen,
Snow White promises to feature plenty of songs, puns and fun, making it
the perfect show for audiences of all ages! Returning cast favourites
include Julian Clary as The Man in the Mirror, Nigel Havers as The
Understudy, Paul Zerdin as Muddles and Gary Wilmot as Mrs Crumble, as
well as dancers Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace-Mistry as The King and
The Queen. Brought to the stage by director Michael Harrison and the
Olivier Award-winning team behind 2017’s Dick Whittington, the
production plays at the venue from 8th December 2018 to 13th January 2019.
www.londontheatres.co.uk/london-palladium.
10.11.18
Ryan
Tricks on the Streets. "Ryan Tricks gives back to the community in a
series of exciting magic performances." Available on
iPlayer.
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The
PK Magnet DVD by Zane: "Learn the secrets to performing amazing PK
stunts with magnets from PK expert Zane! Including an in-depth lesson on
using Zane's best selling 'PK Magnet Accessory Kit 2.0'!" Find out more
and the video demo at
www.zanesmagicshop.com.
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Modern Magic, Saturday 19th January
2019. Prepare to believe in magic! Downstairs in the
sumptuous screening room at the Charlotte Street Hotel, an audience
will have their minds read, senses manipulated and experience some of
the most astonishing feats of modern magic. Sit down and relax as Jake
takes you on a journey of dapper deception, sophisticated sleight of
hand and mischievous mind games.
This is Jake's latest magic show in London, featuring a range of new and
incredible pieces of magic. Expect Jake's unique magical blend of
expert sleight of hand and cheeky showmanship. Do not miss out as tickets will sell out very fast!
Tickets: £30. The Charlotte Street Hotel, 15 - 17 Charlotte Street,
London W1T 1RJ (Map). www.modernmagic.co.uk.
10.11.18
Edinburgh Magic Circle Present Steve Rowe's
'Making Magic Sweet' lecture
on Monday, 12th November. Gary James writes: After his recent and hugely successful lecture at The Magic Circle,
Steve Rowe joins the EMC for an exclusive evening.
This is the first time Steve has lectured in Scotland; you will witness
first-hand some incredibly innovative magic.
Renowned as one of the most creative magic inventors in the
UK, practical and workable magic is what this lecture promises for any
level of magician.
Steve will share not only his routines and effects but also the creative
processes behind his inventions. Everything shown
has been refined over the years to ensure maximum impact for your
audience.
Nothing is knuckle busting and entertainment is the focus.
Sit back and enjoy more than just a sweet treat, with Steve Rowe aka
'The Gimmick King'. The Mercat Bar & Kitchen, 28 West Maitland Street,
Edinburgh EH12 5DX (Map)
over from Haymarket train station, 7.30pm for 8pm sharp.
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Witch
Cat Giant Size, A Mr E Exclusive. Mr E Enterprises write: Just
remade and better than ever in time for your Christmas Shows, here is a
great fun routine that you can add to your children’s show, that's easy
to perform and very entertaining for both children and adults. Available
in two sizes, jumbo for parties and close quarters, or giant size for
stage shows. Comes complete with laminated pictures, folder and
instructions. Visit
www.mreenterprises.co.uk
for full details and to order.
10.11.18
Magicseen
Issue 83 November 2018. From the publishers: The cold dark nights have suddenly arrived, but
the warmth is provided by the latest issue of the UK's only independent
magic magazine, Magicseen! The impish grin of Mike McClean greets you on
the cover and inside we learn how he has managed to carve a successful
career spanning TV, big corporate events and cruise work. His magical CV
is hard to beat, but Shawn Farquhar, who we also welcome back to our
pages, is surely one who can match him, and we catch up with the 'Fool
Us' victor and serial performer. If advice is your thing, Aaron Fisher
explains how to put together a versatile close up set that can be worked
just about anywhere, and we also provide those new to commercial close
up with some great beginner advice on good pocket management. We all
like to laugh, and this time we offer you 30 comic reasons why you might
feel you are getting on a bit magically, plus we include a selection of
great one-liners from this year's Edinburgh Fringe. The Masterclass
comes up trumps with routines from Morgan and West as well as Luca
Volpe, the Review Section is stacked with on-the-money honest comments
from our experienced reviewers, plus there's plenty more to cuddle up
with by the fire. You can get your copy now via a 1 or 2 year printed
copy or download sub (check out our special discount offer for new
printed copy subs this month), or by starting a pay-as-you-go sub, or
simply by purchasing an individual printed or download copy. Whatever
you decide, it's bound to give you a warm fuzzy feeling - or is that the
mulled wine? Go to www.magicseen.co.uk today.
10.11.18
Mark Leveridge November Web Offers. Every month Mark selects two key
items from his range and offers them at a significant discount. This
month 1-2-3 Jumbo Cards Across, the ideal version of the classic effect
for stand up adult shows or children's work, is supplied at over 40%
off, and so you can download and own the full video instructions for a
very small sum. The second Web Offer is Mark's major E-Book on
entertaining children called The Complete Magic Party. This highly
detailed E-Book explains exactly how to present a games and magic
package that will enable you to take over entire birthday parties easily
and profitably. There is so much professional advice about how to run
games commercially, plus you get the full details of 10 warm ups, 40
games and activities suitable for all ages, and 20 magic routines. You
can purchase and download the 189 page E-Book today and be including
some of the great material in your shows well in time for the Christmas
show rush. To get full details of both these Mark Leveridge Magic Web
Offers go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/offers.php. .
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Steve
Short's Johnny Hart: International Star of Magic lecture, Modern Mystic
League in Blackburn, tomorrow, Sunday 11th. Brian Lead writes: The very first Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year, back in 1961,
was Johnny Hart from the Modern Mystic League in Blackburn. This Sunday
(11th November) Steve Short returns to Johnny’s roots to present his
lecture ‘Johnny Hart: International Star of Magic’ for Anne Walmsley’s
President’s Day. Johnny went on to a glittering career, from which Steve
has sourced many fascinating film clips and images. These form the basis
for his exhaustively-researched book on Johnny, which has received
outstanding reviews. All magicians not associated with the MML are
welcome for a nominal fee of £5, which will include a celebration
buffet. The venue is the St Silas Parish Centre, Preston New Road,
Blackburn BB2 6PS (Map), and the event starts at 2pm. For further
information please ring 01254 52070 or email
b.lead@btinternet.com.
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The Southern Magician of the Year
Competition for 2018 took place at the Portsmouth Jumbo Day last Sunday, 4th November. Each act was required to
perform twice after which the audience voted for their winner.
For the second year running Timmy Taylor (left) won the competition along with
a trophy and £100 in
PropDog vouchers.
Myles Thornton was the runner-up, winning £50 in PropDog vouchers. Colin
Rumford.
President, Portsmouth & District Magic Circle.
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The
Grumbleweeds (James Brandon and Robin Colvill) presented their comedy
lecture at The Order of The Magi earlier this week. It was a night of
first class tuition from two professionals who have worked successfully
in so many entertainment venues and also have a fine radio and
television background. Their evening started with a short history of the
original group, through to the present day.
Timing of gags was explained in great detail, as were different
approaches for different venues, and roles of straight man and ‘idiot’
duo acts. Methods of handling different types of audiences were
discussed and putting a tag line on a joke where it wasn’t expected were
included as some of the many aspects covered in this fascinating night. This
really was a session of learning and the Q&A time afterwards, with so
many wanting to know more, proved how valuable an evening it had been.
I.B.M. British Ring President Brian Lead was one of the many guests
attending and is seen here sandwiched between James and Robin.
Geoffrey Newton PRO.
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Hypnotist Jonathan Royle has just returned from filming a
four-part television series performance art project entitled "Television
without Frontiers" written by Swedish artist Andjeas Ejiksson and filmed
at SVT Studios in Gothenberg, Sweden. A giant inflatable turtle, ice
cream van and a real rooster, goat and duck were all used during the
filming as explained
Click Here.
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James Went Lecture
- London
Society of Magicians. LSM write:
James Went is full time BAFTA award-winning international close-up
magician and creative consultant. Over the last decade, James has
established himself as one of the top sleight of hand performers in the
UK. James has also used his encyclopaedic knowledge of all things
magical to create content for BBC1, CBBC, Five, Discovery, Channel 4 and
national theatre productions, including Derren Brown’s ‘Miracle’ tour and
the ‘Derren Brown: Underground’ West End run. He will discuss several
tricks from his DVD set 'Meditations', as well as discussing what it's
like to work in television and theatre. Don't miss the chance to learn
from the man first hand! Tuesday, 27th of November at Davenport's Magic Studio
(www.davenportsmagic.co.uk
for directions). Also see
What's On for additional venues and dates.
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James
Went Lecture - Manchester Circle of Magicians. William Booth writes: This Monday, 12th November, James Went will be lecturing at The
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
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk or email
contact@manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
Also see
What's On for additional venues and dates.
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The
Bradford Magic Circle presented the 'Presidents Wand' to Steve
Gore last week, for services to the club
for 26 years and for being an ambassador for magic! It was presented by their
current president, Stevie B.
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News
Deadline reminder. Please submit news by Thursday if possible - absolute
deadline 12 noon Friday, no exceptions. DT.
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"Derren
Brown Blows James Corden's Mind Again"
You Tube
• "The World's Highest-Paid Magicians of 2018"
Click Here • "First tour for comedy magician Mandy Muden"
Click Here • "Comedy magician John Archer is star guest at Harbour
Place dinner"
Click Here • "Eddie Redmayne Might Have Gone to Hogwarts Because
He's an Actual Magician IRL"
Click Here • "This magician brings some serious tricks to the iPad
Pro"
Click Here • "Dynamo says his new show will be a 'journey'"
Click Here • "Thrill to the magic of Morgan & West in
Worthing!"
Click Here • Your news, event listings and reviews always welcomed.
See you next week, Duncan.
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