Number
979 - 30th March 2019
Circus
1903, UK and Ireland Dates. Experience the fun and daredevil entertainment of a turn-of-the-century
circus.
The show includes sensational life-sized elephants stunningly created by
puppeteers from War Horse, putting elephants back in the ring as never before.
The circus boasts a huge cast of jaw-dropping and dangerous acts from all
corners of the globe.
Featuring acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, trapeze and high-wire performers
and more, this show captivates and transports audiences of all ages to the
golden age of circus. David Williamson returns as the Ringmaster in this
exciting new production.
Birmingham Hippodrome
25th October - 2nd November.
Salford Lowry
19th - 24th November.
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
27th November - 1st December.
Royal Festival Hall
19th December – 5th January. Also see
www.circus1903.com.
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Merlins
Magic Festival Day on Sunday May 12th is fast approaching. Merlins write:
Anyone who books a ticket in advance will be entered into our weekly prize draw
for £100 worth of Magic goodies. This will be drawn every Friday from 5th April,
so the sooner you buy a ticket, the more draws you will be entered into! For
full details and to buy your ticket
Click Here, and if you already have a ticket, don’t worry, you are in the
draw. Our latest ‘Preview’ for April/May is out now! With 20 pages and over 80
great items and offers, you can get your free copy by just emailing us your
postal address to merlins@btconnect.com
or if you would prefer a PDF copy, just put ‘PDF Preview’ in the subject box of
your email.
www.merlinswakefield.com.
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Magic
in the City – Bristol’s new convention relaunches May 19th.
Bristol’s Double Tree by Hilton Hotel is the new venue for Magic in The
City, Bristol’s new convention relaunched back in its home town on May
19th. Lectures and close-up shows include Kieron Johnson, Henri White
and Denis Behr with additional lectures from Ken Dyne, Jon Allen and
Peter Clifford. Dealers include Saturn Magic, Card Shark, Red Dragon
Magic and Discount Magic. Located near the vibrant historic dockside
attractions, with superb facilities including free parking and catering
make it perfect for the convention’s new format.
Click Here for the full line-up and easy online booking.
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My
Life in Magic: An Audience with Anthony Owen, Friday 5th July, London. Join
us for a magical fundraising event as BAFTA, Rose D'or and Royal Television
Society award-winning magician and TV producer, Anthony Owen, shares anecdotes,
stories and film clips from his life in magic. Fitzjohn's Primary School is a
small, community school in Hampstead, North London and was one of the filming
locations for the first series of the BAFTA award-winning children's TV series
Help! My Supply Teacher is Magic. All monies from ticket sales will go
towards maintaining our support for children and families who need help with
mental health and well-being. Friday 5th July at 7pm. The evening will be hosted
by Fitzjohn's Headteacher (and magician), Rob Earrey. The event will not share
secrets or methods to magic tricks. Venue: Fitzjohn's Primary School, 86a
Fitzjohn's Avenue, London NW3 6NP (Map).
Tickets:
www.eventbrite.co.uk.
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The
Ehrlich Brothers on
The Magicians’ Podcast.
Richard Young writes: Chris & Andreas Ehrlich take to the podcast hot
seat eight days before their debut show in the UK at Wembley Arena,
London. The Ehrlich Brothers are a sensation in Germany, regularly
selling out 10,000 seat arenas twice a day with their incredible
illusion show. In this interview they tell us what the audience can
expect at Wembley. They also talk us through how they went from
corporate event magicians to household names in their native land and
how along that path they nearly sold one of their creations to David
Copperfield. Also they provide us with an insight into the development
of their incredible motorbike from iPad illusion, the appearing monster
truck, bending railway tracks, and perhaps their most innovative
creation to date, The Live Teleportation, as well as the reason for
their recent expansion into Europe. They also provide us with a sneak
peak as to what audiences can expect from their new show coming in 2020
called Dream & Fly.
Plus What's Going On with Alan "News means New" Hudson.
The Magicians' Podcast, listen now, via
iTunes,
Podbean
or
Spotify.
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Belfast
Magicon 2019 update. From the organisers: With just over a month to go, due
to cancellation of a group booking, more rooms have become available at the
convention hotel the Park Avenue (www.parkavenuehotel.co.uk).
Phone Chrissie McKinley on 028 9065 6520 for special convention rates. Magicbox
from Newcastle have been added to the Dealers' room, and the lineup for Friday
night is Nikola Arkane, Jared Manley, Steve Spade, George Firehorse and Peter
McLanachan. Peter will also be hosting a late night card magic workshop for a
small extra fee. Cheap flights can be booked from most regional airports so why
not come and sample the legendary Irish hospitality?
www.belfastmagicon2019.webs.com.
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Ben Hart on Talking Tricks.
Kane & Abel write:
Ben Hart joins us on Talking Tricks for a heart to heart as he tells all about
his enviable career in magic. He spills the beans on working with Penn & Teller
on their upcoming Magic Goes Wrong production with Mischief Theatre, life on
tour and his new magic book for magicians.
Ben also chats about winning the Young Magician of the Year, his fascinating
role on BBC Three’s Killer Magic and his spin-off show Life Hacks, what he
thinks of magic on TV today, touring the world with Impossible, fringe festivals, consulting on West End shows and much more. Listen via
Podbean,
iTunes or
Acast.
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Smoke and Mirrors Exhibition, London. April
to September. From the organisers: Opening on Thursday 11th April,
our free exhibition ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ will be the first-ever to focus
on the relationship between magic and psychology. ‘Smoke and Mirrors’
will seek the truth about deception, ask how bias and suggestion affect
our senses and decisions, and consider what it is about the human
condition that means many of us believe in magic and the supernatural,
even in the face of logical explanations. Artefacts from the world of
magic will include those from Derren Brown, Tommy Cooper, Paul Daniels,
Debbie McGee and Harry Houdini. Explore spirit photography, magic props,
psychology experiments and more to see how magic works on – and in –
your mind. 11th April - 15th September 2019. Wellcome Collection, 183
Euston Road, London NW1 2BE (Map)
www.wellcomecollection.org. Just a 2 minute walk from
The Magic
Circle.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week from 1982, Doug Henning's Magic
on Broadway. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
bonus video
Click Here.
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Split
Egg: a magic show about being twins. Saturday 6th April 2019 at 7.30pm Bath Comedy Festival.
Twin tricksters Kane & Abel perform magic and comedy inspired by clichés
surrounding twins. Every question the identical twin brothers have been asked
during their life – whether they are harmless, hurtful or just hilarious – have
been developed into the narrative of this fun-filled and “seriously impressive”
(BBC Radio Bristol) show. They’ll prove they know what each other is thinking
and feeling and whether they’ve ever used their similarities to steal
each other's girlfriends. "Like a Morecambe and Wise of magic... both shine individually as magicians and
comedians" ★★★★ Broadway Baby.
Tickets £12 (£10 concs) available from Bath Box Office 01225 463362
www.bathcomedy.com.
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"Fiddler
on the Roof review – Trevor Nunn's magnificent revival" ★★★★★
Click Here. "Andy Nyman, Judy Kuhn and more celebrate Fiddler on the Roof
opening night"
Click Here. "Fiddler on the Roof review: Sensitive and confident musical
packs a real emotional wallop"
Click Here.
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Olly
Graham lectures for The Surrey Society of Magicians. Adam Mosley writes:
Oliver Graham is one of the country's foremost cabaret entertainers.
This lecture is all about focusing on the tricky subject of entertaining children
through to adults, in one hit.
A different approach to the traditional lecture, with no close-up (and you might
get wet!).
An entertaining, educational evening, drawn from years of experience. Not one to
miss!
Members are free and visiting magicians are welcome for a £10 entrance fee. The
lecture takes place in East Horsley, Surrey on April 4th at 8pm. For full details contact Adam
Mosley: info@surreymagic.org.uk.
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Tom
Elderfield Magic Lecture - Northamptonshire Magicians Club. Tuesday 2nd
April. Visiting magicians welcome, £10 charge. The lecture starts at 8pm. Northamptonshire Magicians' Club, Brafield on the Green Working Men's
Club, 35 Bedford Road, Brafield on the Green, Northampton NN7 1BD (Map).
www.northamptonshiremagicians.uk.
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Celebrity Blockbusters. "Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee take on Konnie Huq and Fatima Whitbread and Keith Duffy compete against Alex James in the iconic quiz show. Simon Mayo hosts." Sunday 7th April on Challenge. See TV Magic. 30.3.19
Congratulations
to 20 year old Dylan Murray from County Donegal, Ireland, for winning the "Magician of the
Year Award 2019" and "Viral Video of the Year Award
2019" as voted for at the International Runway Achievers and Recognition Awards
(IRARA) on Saturday 23rd of March at the Hilton Hotel in Dublin.
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"Derren
Brown says he staged Brexit"
Click Here • "Siegfried and Roy tiger trainer says relationship with
Montacore 'was a key factor in the attack'"
Click Here • "It is a kind of magic as Fraserburgh magician claims
top prize"
Click Here • "The day cruise ship magician wowed a Rolling Stone"
Click Here • "Penn & Teller: Illusions with a Soul"
Click Here •
And finally, not magic but just in case you missed it, the brilliant
Matt Berry and 'Road to Brexit'
iPlayer • Thanks for all your magic news submissions, always
welcomed. See you next week, Duncan.
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