Number
974 - 23rd February 2019
Belfast
MagiCon. From the organisers: Two acts that stormed Blackpool can be seen at Belfast MagiCon
2019, over the early May Bank Holiday weekend.
Dave Loosley will be lecturing and headlining the Ulster Society of
Magicians Chairman’s Dinner on Saturday Night and Mandy Muden will perform
the entire second half of the Sunday Night Public Gala Show.
Add to this lectures and shows by Henri White, Chris Congreave and Vanni Pulé;
feature talks and a Dealer Stand from Patrick Page Magic, and the very
best of Irish Magic and legendary hospitality awaits.
Registration is now open and accommodation limited, so anyone
planning to attend is advised to delay no further.
www.belfastmagicon2019.webs.com.
23.2.19
Getting
Schooled: The Education of Guy Hollingworth. Genii The Conjurors'
Magazine, March 2019. Subscribe at
www.geniimagazine.com.
23.2.19
Nigel Mead on The Magicians' Podcast. With nearly 30 years of performing experience Nigel Mead has had an amazing journey from performing at tables in TGI Friday's (gone midnight), to onscreen TV magician and behind the scenes consultant on dozens of magic television shows. In this episode he discusses the understated way in which he chooses to perform close-up magic, the TV shows Faking It and Tricked and the new wave of magicians trying to host corporate events. Plus, host Richard Young and Alan Hudson chat over last week's incredible Blackpool Magic Convention, concluding that it really was the best ever. The Magicians' Podcast, listen now, via iTunes, Podbean or Spotify. 23.2.19
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week Wayne
Dobson as Charlie Chaplin on The Joe Longthorne Show, from 14th
September 1988. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
bonus video
Click Here.
23.2.19
Ava Beaux
on Talking Tricks.
Kane & Abel write:
On Talking Tricks this week, we are joined by magician Ava Beaux.
Ava discusses being one of the house magicians at the UK's top magic
venue Smoke & Mirrors in Bristol and her time at its former sister venue
Illusions.
She also tells us why there aren't more female magicians; why she likes
her audience to be a little bit creeped out during her performances; her
inspirations; why the general public are welcoming of women in magic, but
the magic community needs to be better, and much more.
Listen to Talking Tricks via
Podbean,
iTunes
or Acast.
23.2.19
Magicseen Blackpool Successes. Magicseen would like to thank all their customers
for making the 2019 Blackpool Convention such a success. Supplies of a special
convention CD containing a PDF of Mel Meller's book The Travelling Trickster
sold out within minutes following his two shows. If you were one of the unlucky
ones who missed out on getting a copy, you can still download the ebook
directly from the Magicseen website at
www.magicseen.co.uk. Also a big success
was the new Gary Jones book Life's A Beach which was released at the
convention. Large numbers of the book were sold and a lot of interest was
created by the publication. You can still purchase a copy of the 135 page, soft
back book containing 40 routines and advice segments, directly from
publishers, Magicseen.
23.2.19
Ariel
Frailich's Sub Rosa is reviewed by Quentin Reynolds this week. "If you are familiar with any Ariel
Frailich’s published work you will know that his main focus is on presentation.
His book Card Stories being a perfect example.
He sees beyond moves and sleights as he explores the possibilities of the
routines that can bring those hidden techniques to life and engage an audience.
Although his sleight-of-hand skills are considerable, here in Sub Rosa, he takes
a simple technique known by most magicians - even though no one seems to know
what it is called and hardly anyone does it - explores it in detail before
teaching how it can be used in many different performing situations..." To read
the full review
Click Here.
23.2.19
E-Club Pro - the 100 Club! Mark Leveridge's online magic and information
resource is packed with content that is relevant to magicians of all levels and
interest. The Members' Only web pages are split into sections, some featuring
magic to learn, others with useful professional advice and help. Several of the
sections have now reached over 100 pieces of video content. Mark's Monthly
Message, which is delivered in the middle of each month to members, has 102
video presentations in the E-Club Pro Archive featuring pertinent and
valuable advice on a huge range of magical situations and issues. The Tool
Box gives clear video instruction on 103 moves and sleights, while The
Vintage Vault has 100 full routines covering close up, mentalism, stand up
and children's work, none of which have been available on video before. And the
Teach In, which is part of the monthly E-Video Newsletter, is also
in the Archive and here you will find no less than 104 effects to browse
through and to select from. These are just some of the resources available to
members, and to learn about what else membership at just £10.00 per month can
provide, go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/eclubpro.php.
23.2.19
Steve
Gore Ramblings from a Suspender … of Disbelief! Lecture now booking.
Steve Gore presents his lecture which has received excellent reviews at
the IBM British Ring Convention, The Magic Circle and The Magic Castle.
It includes lots of his original effects, including ‘Trick Photography’,
which MagicWeek called 'Close-up Trick of the Year' and 'Visions from
Vegas', which is an ingenious mentalism effect which is a new method in
magic. It's not all close-up though, there are effects for stage,
stand-up and kids too, so there’s something for everyone. The majority
of his effects are also easy to master, allowing you to focus on the
presentation. "I thoroughly enjoyed your lecture last night, one of
my colleagues and I just kept looking at each other at the end of each
effect wondering 'whatever next'. I don't think I've seen/met a magician
with such an interesting array of effects and variations on originals at
the Guild before. You have a very creative mind, well done my friend!
Overall it was one of the best lectures I have seen at the Guild and I
joined in 1989!" John Scott, Nottingham Guild of Magicians. For more
information about the lecture, and booking contact details see the
MagicWeek Lecturers page.
23.2.19
Magic
rehearsal space available in Lincolnshire. Exclusive
rehearsal space available in Lincolnshire, just 18 minutes from
Peterborough train station - as used by Paul Martin, Matthew Le Mottee
and others. 72 square metre purpose-built barn in peaceful, rural
location. Air conditioning; whiteboard wall for notes and creativity;
CCTV; private parking; toilets; outside space; digital projector; Bose
sound speaker; dimmable lights; comfortable chairs; 6ft tables. £125+VAT
daily rate. Contact pa@jezrose.co.uk
for availability. Recommended by MagicWeek.
23.2.19
Palladium
Memories. Stoke Amateur Theatre Society are proud to present the
world premiere production of Palladium Memories. Over 100 years of
entertainment in one show! A laughter packed musical celebration of The
London Palladium. The greatest variety theatre in the world! Conceived,
written and compiled by Paul Brammer. Starting from it's opening in 1910
to the present day, this fantastic all singing all dancing revue takes
us from the Palladium's variety days with the Crazy Gang, through the
2nd World War and onto to the iconic Sunday night at the London
Palladium, Royal variety shows, pantomime and fantastic star studded
concerts. With magician Ali Cardabra. 12th, 13th April. Mitchell Arts
Centre, Broad Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 4HG (Map).
For more information and to book visit
www.mitchellartscentre.co.uk.
23.2.19
The
Home Counties Magical Society wishes to thank all competitors for
their excellent performances in this year’s close-up competition.
Particular congratulations go to Simon Jones, retaining his title as
winner of the Bill Hammersley trophy. Huge thanks go out to everyone in
the audience for creating a lively, enjoyable and memorable evening.
Kevin Hutchinson, HCMS Competitions Secretary. Photo: Simon Jones being
awarded by President Derek Oliver.
23.2.19
The
Art of Modern Magic - Tom Bolton. From the promoter: Tom Bolton brings you his debut live
show where he shares his experiences of being a magician in the 21st
century.
Using the knowledge and skills he has built up over the many years of
being a magician, Tom will provide truly astonishing magic using a
mixture of borrowed items from the audience and everyday objects that
you are likely to see on a daily basis.
This guarantees to be a great night out full of laughs and amazement and
will leave you walking out thinking 'How did he do that?'.
For tickets visit
www.tomboltonmagic.com.
Thursday 7th and Friday 8th March, at 7.30pm at The City Theatre,
Fowlers Yard, Back Silver Street,
Durham
DH1 3RA (Map).
23.2.19
Scott
Creasey 'Minimalistic, Metaphysical, Mentalism' lecture, Derby Magic
Circle. Paul Sharp writes:
On Wednesday, 27th February, Scott Creasey will be presenting his new
'Minimalistic, Metaphysical, Mentalism'
lecture.
Volume one of Scott's book 'Minimalistic, Metaphysical Mentalism'
was released in May 2018 and consisted of 362 pages, 20 essays, insights
and observations, a link to a free downloadable video demonstrating
multiple utility moves, 46 photographic descriptions covering 30 full
mentalism routines worked from your pockets using nothing more than a
stack of double blank cards and a pen. Scott said: "I was overwhelmed with the
reaction the book received from the worldwide mentalism fraternity
because the routines and performance philosophies I shared are very
personal to me and I wasn’t sure if my ramblings and the things I like
to perform would make sense, or appeal to anybody else. It seems,
judging by the reviews however, I was wrong, and it was pointed out to
me by close mentalism friends, that many of the routines I use which
have a, let’s say less psychic approach, are very commercial and would
probably appeal to both mentalists and magicians. With that in mind I
have taken a number of what I consider the most, audience friendly,
commercial and easy to perform routines from MMM volume one and two and
put them together to create this lecture, one that I hope everybody,
regardless of performance style or level of competency will get
something from it." Past members of Derby Magic Circle and
visiting magicians are always welcome at our meetings, but there is a
small fee of £10 payable on the night. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm
start. Derby Magic Circle, Breadsall Memorial Hall, Brookside Road,
Breadsall, Derby DE21 5LR (Map).
www.derbymagiccircle.com.
23.2.19
Tony Griffith’s
Practical-Entertaining-Commercial Lecture now booking: "The P.E.C. lecture is full of practical ,entertaining, commercial magic
that will fit into the average magician’s working repertoire. This is
not a finger flinging type of lecture, full of magic that is beyond the
ability of the average magician. Nor is it a dealer demonstration!
The P.E.C. lecture is full of magic that Tony Griffith has used in his
professional career over the last 25 years. There is something for
everyone, whether you perform close-up magic, stand-up magic or
children’s magic.
This is a lecture that contains material that the average magic club
member will use. In fact if he/she does not get at least three items
from it then Tony will be disappointed.
Tony is a Member of The Inner Magic Circle, has lectured at the Magic
Castle, Hollywood, five times and has appeared there over 100 times with
his close-up magic. In fact he has lectured worldwide (in over 100
cities) from the USA to Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe.
Further details see
www.tonygriffith.co.uk or contact
tony@tonygriffith.co.uk or 01275 835463.
23.2.19
The
Magic Collection of Jim Rawlins. Potter & Potter Auctions,
February 23rd, 2019. "Our inaugural magic auction of 2019 is the first of four sales from the
collection of Jim Rawlins, a devoted student of magic and its history,
who spent nearly three decades building an impressive, important, and
diverse collection. A finely curated selection will go on the block,
including choice objects in every collecting category. Association items
from the careers of modern master magicians: Germain, Joseffy,
Thurston, Blackstone, and more, will be offered side-by-side with
vintage apparatus (including many Thayer and Owen-made props), signed
photographs, posters, and ephemera. A strong selection of Houdiniana
will also be featured. See
www.potterauctions.com and
YouTube.
23.2.19
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Vimeo • I
heard how good the Blackpool Convention was last week, literally a
"best-ever"! Many thanks for your news submissions, always welcomed, see
you next week, Duncan.
23.2.19