Number
986 - 18th May 2019
Ben Hart: Wonder. Sunday, November 17th,
Theatre Royal, Winchester. From the promoters:
West End star and multi award-winning magician Ben Hart is a teller of
tall-tales, a “master of sleight of hand” (The List) and one of the
country’s foremost magicians.
Having performed across Europe, America, Australia, South Africa and
Asia, Ben makes a rare return to his home-town in his first-ever
Winchester show!
In the past few years Ben has played to royalty, heads of state and
celebrities, in West End theatres, international arenas and on dozens of
UK and international TV appearances (including his own series on BBC
Three, The One Show and BBC One’s Now You See It).
Expect his most mind-blowing and exciting magic in a show that shines a
light on magic, life, the universe and the darkest corners of your
imaginations.
With the simplest of props, using the objects and minds of the audience,
Ben Hart conjures altogether a new kind of magic.
Catch Ben performing at the Theatre Royal Winchester.
www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk.
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Back
to the Future The Musical opens in February 2020. The
production, which will play Manchester first and then London, will bring back some of the original 'Ghost' team, including
the producer, composer, lighting designer and theatrical magic &
illusion consultant Paul Kieve. Back to the Future is one of cinema's
most treasured trilogies, so the thought of a live musical production
ticks a lot of boxes. Can't wait! DT. "Back to the Future musical sets
date for world premiere in Manchester"
Click Here.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, the brilliant Wayne Dobson in a guest
appearance on The Joe Longthorne Show from 12th October 1988. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks
Click Here.
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Conjuring
at the Court, London, Thursday 30th May. From the organisers: On
Thursday 30th May enjoy a night of variety and new faces at Conjuring at
the Court. With the dynamic Pete Wardell, the only magician to have won
both The Magic Circle’s Stage and Close-Up Magician of the Year
competitions in the same year and for the first time, bubble miracles
from Dov Citron and Harry de Cruz’s unique take on the art of magic. A
fascinating evening in store! 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. Tickets still just £11 in advance from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
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Leamington
and Warwick Magic Society Day of Magic, Wednesday 19th June. John
Needham writes: The Leamington and Warwick Magic Society Day of Magic
this year is on Wednesday 19th June 2019 at the Cubbington Sports &
Social Club, Windmill Hill, Cubbington, Leamington Spa CV32 7LN (Map).
The main lecturers have been booked, and are: Lee Thompson – Amazingly
talented and adaptable, Lee Thompson is an accomplished physical comedy
performer who delivers an engaging and world class encounter to all who
have the pleasure of witnessing him in action. Jon Allen – Jon Allen has
thrilled, astonished and entertained 1000’s of audiences. He is one of
the UK’s most highly respected professional magicians. Colonel Custard –
Paul Megram (Colonel Custard) has been entertaining children for over 20
years with his unique blend of fun-filled magical mayhem. His
award-winning children’s shows have taken him around the world
delighting audiences both young and old with his crazy antics.
The day officially starts on the Tuesday evening (18th June) at 7pm,
opening with 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 over a dozen magic dealers, breakfast for early
arrivals, lunch, and weather permitting an evening BBQ. In the evening
we have the Midlands Champion of Champions Close-up Competition. Full
details and up to date information including a list of the dealers can
be found on the club website:
wordpress.com/day-of-magic.
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Nathan
Burton on The Magicians' Podcast. Richard Young writes: Las Vegas
Headliner Nathan Burton's show is rare for something so large in Las
Vegas in that it is still to this day a family run business. He gives us
an insight into the creation of two of his most famous illusions, the
Toilet Illusion and the Microwave of Death, and also discusses his
experience as a contestant on season one of America's Got Talent. He
talks about his first trip to Vegas, how the tiniest details can make
the biggest difference to your show and how after many years of working
non-stop he is now finally finding the perfect balance of work, family
and health. Plus "What's Going On?"
with Alan Hudson. The Magicians' Podcast, listen now, via
iTunes,
Podbean
or
Spotify.
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Magic in the City -
tomorrow in Bristol. Back in Bristol itself for the first time in 25
years with a new venue and new format, it all takes place under one roof
at the modern Double Tree by Hilton, 5 minutes’ walk from Temple Meads
station with free parking. Headlining the day is Dennis Behr along with
lectures and shows from Henri White, Kieron Johnson, Jon Allen, Ken
Dyne, Peter Clifford and Alan Hudson, together with newly announced
comedian compère Jack Glanville and a selection of magic dealers.
Tickets on the day just £45, see
www.bristolmagic.club/magicinthecity.
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Talking
Tricks podcast with Kane & Abel.
On Talking Tricks this week we are joined by Neil Kelso and Mark Watson
to discuss the most iconic and notorious animals in magic history. Learn
about the most famous animals in magic and variety including tigers,
ducks, chickens, goldfish, otters, snakes, doves, horses and even
octopuses. Also hear the stories from the biggest names in magic and
variety such as Siegfried and Roy, David Copperfield, David Blaine, Mac
King and Norman Barrett MBE. We also talk about the origin of the rabbit
from the hat trick and the death of The Great Lafayette, plus Ed Kane
tells us how to kill and cook your own food. We also debate the ethics
of using animals in a variety act and whether wooden or puppet animals
are better than the real thing in theatre. Listen via
iTunes,
Podbean and
Acast.
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Alec
Powell lecture - Manchester Circle of Magicians. William Booth
writes: Alec Powell will be lecturing at the Manchester Circle of
Magicians on Monday 20th May. Magic at its best; surely a night not to
be missed. Visitors are welcome with prior approval from the President
and a charge of £10.00 on the night. For more information and details
visit our website:
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk or email
contact@manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
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Pat
Fallon Lecture, Cotswold Magical Society, Wednesday 22nd May. Colin
Dymond writes: Pat Fallon Lecture - It Beats Working For a Living
(There is more to a Pat Fallon lecture than just Tricks). In addition to
the commercial routines in the lecture covering close-up, stand-up and
children's magic, there will be advice on how to structure a commercial
close-up or stand-up act, and the secret to performing painless
children's parties. You will learn a simple process which enables you to
decide on the right material for each type of performance and sound
advice on avoiding the pitfalls of boring your audience into submission.
There are tips on ways to get and maintain the attention of diners at a
table, or groups of people standing around at a drinks reception, plus
ideas on how to deal with awkward seating arrangements like very long
tables. How to ensure you get attention when performing after dinner
cabaret, preventing adults from being disruptive at children's events
and defining the main difference between a children's entertainer and a
family entertainer. Wednesday 22nd May at 7.45pm. £10 for non-members
(welcome). Venue: The Cotswold Magical Society, The Hucclecote Community
Centre, Hucclecote Road, Gloucester GL3 3RT (Map).
www.cotswoldmagic.co.uk.
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May
2019 Mark Leveridge Magic Web Offers. The range of download products
from Mark Leveridge Magic is already great value, but Mark's Web Offers
make two selected items even better value each month. For May you can
take advantage of reduced prices on the following items: 1.
Imagination - this is great walkabout presentation for the Invisible
Deck in which no deck is ever used! Essentially several spectators
combine to name a playing card, and a real version of that card is slid
from a single ungimmicked envelope. No sleights, no re-set, totally
practical for strolling performance. Supplied as a Premier E-Routine
download featuring PDF instructions, with a link to extra online video
content. 2. The Master Routine Series - Collected Works. A
fabulous E-Book featuring 12 of Mark's top longer routines. Some of
Mark's best known effects are here, including the Commercial Sponge Ball
Routine, the Ring and String Routine and the Ring Competition. Thorough
explanations plus hundreds of clear line diagrams provide you with
everything needed to put these feature routines into your working
repertoire. For more info and to order go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/offers.php.
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Andy
Clockwise’s new lecture ‘Clockwatching’ at The Kent Magicians Guild.
Bruce Graham writes: Tuesday 28th May sees Andy Clockwise’s new lecture
‘Clockwatching’, at The Kent Magicians Guild in Dunton Green, Kent
(directions on our website.) Everything in this lecture is "worker"
material, suitable for Close-Up and Stage, for Children and Adults -
there's something for everyone! The meeting starts at 8pm and there is a
charge of £5.00 for visitors. This will be a great night. Kent
Magicians' Guild, CIU Dunton Green Social Club, 159 London Road, Dunton
Green, Kent TN13 2TA (Map)
www.thekentmagiciansguild.simplesite.com.
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Looch
Derby Magic Circle lecture, Wednesday, 22nd May. Paul Sharp writes:
Looch will be lecturing for Derby Magic Circle on Wednesday, 22nd May.
Looch is an Award-Winning Mentalist from the Midlands. He professionally
performs at a wide range of corporate and private events across the UK
and Europe. Looch is considered by his peers and clients to be one of
the most creative mentalists and mind readers in the world today. Looch
has a reputation for producing some of the world's best Mentalism
Products and Mentalist Tricks, and has had several best selling
mentalism products including; SAD (Simple & Direct Mentalism), The L.P.I
(Looch Pocket Index), The AREA Book Test and more recently, the 2015
Tarbell book of the year 'The Black Project'. Looch will be teaching his
blend of Magic / Mentalism. A unique lecture not to be missed. Past
members and visiting magicians are very welcome at Derby Magic Circle,
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.
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Brian
Lead visits the Pentacle Club to give his Chung Ling Soo lecture and
gets a 100-year-old surprise. Club members were fascinated by
Brian’s talk on Tuesday 14th May in Cambridge. Do try to get to see his
talk somewhere if you can - the content and delivery are first class.
The evening gave Brian a surprise photo opportunity. Chung Ling Soo’s
dove pan is part of the Davenport Collection and, unbeknown to Brian,
John Davenport brought it along to the evening. The photograph shows
Brian producing an invisible dove from the pan! See
What's On for upcoming lecture dates.
18.5.19
Can
you help recover Royle memories? Magician, Psychic Entertainer and
Hypnotist Jonathan Royle is looking for copies of any videos of TV Shows
he was on, Radio Interviews he gave, or Newspaper/Magazine articles that
he appeared in, since 1975. In return he is offering magic, mentalism
and hypnosis products as a 'thank you'. Details of his former stage
names and how to contact him can be found here:
klearthoughtsmentalismhypnosis.wordpress.com.
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Eric
Weinstein (USA), Balloon Twister of the Year 2018/19, UK Masterclasses.
Graham Lee writes: Eric is over in the UK running two balloon master
classes for the Balloon Artistes Guild in Birmingham on 18th and 19th
June. On the 18th Eric will be showing some of his favourite designs and
on the 19th working on distortion techniques. Both days run from 10am to
5.30pm and will have different content, so you can come for just one day
or both if you prefer. Please contact Graham Lee for more information,
or book, via
www.balloonartwholesale.co.uk.
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British Ring 'Magical Social' - Leicester, 26th May. Alan Maskell writes: On Sunday 26th May the I.B.M. British Ring is holding a magical social for magicians, members and friends at the Little Theatre Leicester. Doors open at 10am and there will be a show, close-up magic, a light buffet lunch, a trick swap-shop and a magical quiz! Tickets are £10 adults and £5 under 16's. Pay on the door but please reserve your seat for catering purposes by calling 07771 613 894. For further details see www.britishring.org.uk. 18.5.19
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is Ben Hart? Britain’s Got Talent magician and member of the Inner Magic
Circle"
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Well, that's all for another week. Thanks as always for your magic news
- see you next week, Duncan.
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