Number
988 - 1st June 2019
Britain's Got Magic! Live Final, Sunday 2nd June at 7.30pm featuring FIVE magic acts: Dave & Finn, 4MG, Ben Hart, X and Jonathan Goodwin. That's quite a line-up! The winner will receive a life-changing £250,000 and spot on this year's Royal Variety Performance. Very best of luck to them all. DT. 1.6.19
Comical
Magical Mayhem as Sassy Mandy Muden Comes to the Fringe. The magnificent,
multi-award winning Mandy Muden is bringing a brand new show packed with mind
blowing magic and camp comedy to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Her spectacular
performances on
Britain’s
Got Talent 2018 and non stop performances around the world have made her
familiar to millions and earned praise from a succession of celebrities. David
Walliams said “I don't get why you're not already a comedy superstar”, while
Amanda Holden commented “Your timing is brilliant, I love you” and Simon Cowell
added “You are very unique, you’re so likeable … you’re very naughty too.”
Mandy Muden: Is Not The Invisible Woman is a chance to enjoy a
tour-de-force of female empowerment from feisty, razor sharp-witted Mandy. The
show will combine comedy, magic, mind reading, sleight of hand, saucy repartee
and the occasional Tommy Cooper style fumble. Mandy said: “I’m thrilled to be
back at the Fringe this year. My show will be an afternoon romp of magic, mind
reading, audience participation and some good laughs.”
Magic has been a part of Mandy’s life since girlhood and she has become a
pioneer for women in the field. Mandy is a trained actor and has made a
multitude of TV appearances, including Faking It (Mentor) - Channel 4,
The World’s Greatest Magic - Channel 4 and BBC 1’s Dick and Dom’s Funny
Business. She is also highly respected among other magicians, being a member
of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star and the only woman ever to receive the
prestigious Magic Circle Carlton Award for Comedy in Magic. Gilded Balloon, The
Teviot – Balcony (Venue 14), 31st July to 26 August at 4pm. Tickets: £6 to
£10.50. Box office:
www.gildedballoon.co.uk or 0131 622 6552. Advisory: Ages 8+. Also see
www.mandymudenmagic.com.
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L.P.I
(Looch Pocket Index) - Stainless Steel Edition. From
www.readmymind.co.uk:
"Back in 2007, Looch set the Mentalism world on fire by introducing the L.P.I
(Looch Pocket Index). This well designed pocket miracle maker instantly sold out
and was considered by the pro’s as one of the best pocket indexes ever made.
Over the years one of the most frequent requests from fellow mentalists was for
the L.P.I to be made available again. After years of research, discussion and
development, Read My Mind Ltd are delighted to announce that this incredible
product is finally back and better than ever! Each L.P.I has been expertly
manufactured in Stainless Steel and will last a lifetime of performance use.
Load up your L.P.I with billets, folded business cards, or even currency and it
will always be ready to assist you in producing mind blowing mental miracles for
your audiences! "I have long searched for a perfect billet index; finally the
search is over, thank you." Lior Manor. "I recently used LPI at a
convention; I like it because it is simple and can't go wrong, it worked
perfectly." Richard Osterlind. Find out more, visit
www.readmymind.co.uk.
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Teller
tells tales on The Magicians' Podcast. Richard Young writes: One of
the world's greatest living magicians takes to the podcast hot seat to
talk about his incredible life. Teller discusses in detail some of the
duo's most famous pieces and also talks about how important chat shows
were on their journey to fame. He also speaks candidly about their
special relationship with the UK, how he feels about modern day Las
Vegas and his thoughts on exposure and The Magic Circle. Also he faces
the difficult task of choosing some of his favourite acts who have
appeared on Fool Us. Plus "What's Going On?" with Alan "Vote Hudson" Hudson. The Magicians' Podcast, listen now, via
iTunes,
Podbean
or
Spotify.
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Another
Night of Magic & Comedy with Nick Einhorn, Bennet Arron, Guy Hollingworth and
Mike Gunn. Nick Einhorn once again joins forces with top comic Bennet Arron
to for Another Night of Magic & Comedy at The Radlett Centre, Hertfordshire on
Saturday 8th June. With special guests Guy Hollingworth and Mike Gunn. You are
guaranteed to leave the theatre full of wonder and laughter! Saturday 8th June
at 7.30pm. Tickets: £17. Suitable for 16+ The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue,
Radlett, Hertfordshire WD7 8HL (Map).
Don't miss out, book now! One Night Only.
www.radlettcentre.co.uk.
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The
One Show. Matt Baker and Angela Scanlon are joined on the sofa by Sir
Michael Caine and Sir Michael Palin. Plus mind-bending live magic in the studio
courtesy of The Illusionists:
iPlayer.
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John
Gaughan will be talking at The Magic Circle on 8th June for the Annual Magic
History Gathering. He will be talking about The Automaton Chess Player and
the decades it took to figure out how it all worked. This special event is open
to everyone, including non-magicians. Tickets are now on sale and include a
whole day of lectures, a book sale and lunch! For more info on all the speakers
visit
www.themagiccircle.co.uk and to book visit
www.seetickets.com.
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Sensation:
The Greatest Variety Artists… Live! - One Night Only at The Lighthouse Theatre,
Kettering. From the promoters: Join the international superstars of
Sensation for their brand new spectacular show. Witness mind-blowing magic,
breathtaking acrobatics, laugh out loud comedy, virtuoso juggling and thrilling
circus skills that will have you on the edge of your seat. Experience surprise
after surprise in this eye-popping production featuring world-class performers.
Sensation is a fast-paced, family-friendly show suitable for everyone
from 5 to 105! Starring the current Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year,
Edward Hilsum; Hula Hoop Guinness World Record holder, Symoné; BMX Flatland
European Champion, Keelan Phillips; UK & European Arial and Pole Art Champion,
Anna McDonnell; Juggling Superstar with multiple European awards, Florian Brooks
and Second Generation Acrobats and Contortionists, Delia & Yvette Du Sol. Hosted
by the 2018 Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, Jack Gleadow. Video teaser:
www.vimeo.com.
Saturday 22nd June at 7.30pm. Special Magic Discount: Top price tickets just £15
(instead of £23.50) using code ‘MAGIC’. Book Now at
www.sensationshow.com
or call 01536 414141.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, Paul Daniels on holiday in the
Caribbean, Chop Cup in hand. Recorded on 19th May 1999, but I'm not sure what
the programme was. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks
Click Here.
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Fool
Us, AGT and beer magic with Dom Chambers on Talking Tricks. Australian
magician Dom Chambers joins us to talk about performing his beer production
magic act on Penn & Teller Fool Us, his upcoming appearance on the new season of
America's Got Talent and what it is like being a professional magician in
Australia. Dom won the Best Magic Show award at this year's Adelaide Fringe
Festival and he talks about his good and bad experiences at the world's second
largest arts festival, as well as other big festivals in Melbourne and Perth.
Dom also chats about his inspirations, originality in magic, his upcoming return
performance at the Magic Castle in Hollywood and much more. Listen via
Podbean,
iTunes or
Acast.
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Mark
Shortland Lecture - Now Run with It! From the organisers: Mark Shortland
lectures for the Surrey Society of Magicians on Thursday 6th June. Mark presents
a series of ideas in his new lecture ‘Now Run with It!’. It will be an evening
of explanation and inspiration, a chance to see things from a different angle
and to run with it! 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 contact Adam Mosley
info@surreymagic.org.uk.
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The
Mark Leveridge June 2019 Podcast. The latest Mark Leveridge magic chat is
available now. In this latest edition you will find the following topics
covered: Magic that is designed to be filmed for social media use may not
always be suitable for real world performance. It pays to be aware that lay
people assistants may misinterpret your instructions because they are
intimidated by being up on a stage. Magic that impresses us can often be seen
completely differently by lay people. When people retire from their real job it
provides the opportunity to do more magic and to become 'professional' - but
what do the magic pros do? When is it right to work for free in order to put
yourself in front of the right people? Online agencies have created a race to
the bottom in terms of fees leaving most of the good entertainers with no
bookings. The Mark Leveridge podcast can be listened to online or downloaded
to any mp3 player, and it is completely free! The podcast is available from
www.markleveridge.co.uk/podcast.php, where you will also find access to all
of the 77 previous issues, or from
www.markleveridge.podbean.com, where you can also sign up to be a follower
and receive each new podcast automatically on the 1st of each month.
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Jack
Beavis Lecture - Northamptonshire Magicians Club. Tuesday 4th June. A
lecture not to be missed. Visiting magicians welcome £10 charge. The lecture
starts at 8pm. Visiting magicians welcome. 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. Mark Paul MMC, Secretary, The
Northamptonshire Magicians Club.
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The
Gathering, Great Yarmouth. Stephen Bolam and Kyle Sarocen write: Our next gathering will be
on Tuesday 4th June at The Grosvenor Casino,
Great Yarmouth NR30 3JG (Map). The aim of the
evenings is to allow magicians to meet and socialise, and exchange ideas and
views, in a
relaxed atmosphere. Our social evenings are free of charge and you will be able to buy drinks from the bar.
The evening starts at 7.30pm, so come along and
enjoy the atmosphere.
Email
thegathering@mail.com or
phone Kyle on 07982 819727 for further information.
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Blackpool
AGM. The Blackpool Magicians' Club write: At Blackpool Magicians' Club AGM
Anne Plant was elected President, taking over from Guy Barrett. We would like to
wish her every success in her electoral year. Alan Horne is President Elect.
Plans for the 2020 convention are coming together and more details will be
announced in the coming weeks. Full details and updates are on the website
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
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Breaking the Magician's Code with Kane & Abel - Brighton Fringe, 1st & 2nd June. From the producers: Britain’s bad boys of magic return to Brighton to commit more crimes against the art of magic. Codes broken during the show include: never reveal the secret behind a trick, never perform another magician's trick, never repeat a trick and never perform with food or animals. "Seriously impressive" BBC Radio. "Full of surprise and fun that’ll leave you impressed and in stitches" **** This is Radelaide. "Both shine individually as magicians and comedians" **** Broadway Baby. "Excellent entertainment" Velvet Box Office. June 1st-2nd at The Warren, Brighton. See www.brightonfringe.org. 1.6.19
Nothing Up Our Sleeves - The Navigator, Southampton, 19th June. From the promoters: Nothing Up Our Sleeves is a full evening of entertainment which is guaranteed to amaze and leave you believing in real magic. Adrian Tritton (Triton Magic) and award-winning magician Myles Thornton have created a unique night out perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy themselves with friends whilst seeing the unbelievable happen before them. Nothing Up Our Sleeves is a monthly event. Tickets can be found on Eventbrite or by visiting the Nothing Up Our Sleeves Facebook and Instagram pages and are £11.25 per person. If you would like any more information email nothingupoursleevesuk@gmail.com. Wednesday, 19th June at 7pm at The Navigator, 286 Bridge Road, Swanwick, Southampton SO31 7EB (Map). 1.6.19
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