Number
1005 - 28th September 2019
Paul
Zerdin and his dysfunctional puppet family are back by popular demand
with a brand-new UK tour. As well as starring everyone’s favourites
Sam, Albert and Baby, there’ll be his new bodyguard, an urban fox, some
hilarious audience participation - and a talking ice cream - all using a
mixture of master puppeteering, state of the art animatronic wizardry
and a unique blend of edgy comedy. The America's Got Talent winner has
over 22 million hits on YouTube, is a regular on The Royal Variety Show
and has been seen on hit TV shows such as BBC1's Michael McIntyre's Big
Christmas Show, and just recently Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions.
Don’t miss out on your chance to see the winner of America’s Got Talent
and one of Britain’s finest entertainers. Book now:
www.paulzerdin.com/live-dates.
28.9.19
The
MagicWeek Video Archive - a new magic clip or show every week! This week we
travel back in time 33 years to visit Channel 4's 'The Mind of David Berglas'
(show 1) from 27th July, 1986. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from the Archive
Click Here.
28.9.19
Illusionists, Potter and BBC stardom with Chris Cox.
Hosts Kane & Abel write: The 'mind reader who can't read minds' Chris
Cox joins Talking Tricks to discuss the latest West End run of The
Illusionists, the upcoming Broadway run and what it's really like to be
a member of the world's largest touring magic show.
Chris also talks about his role in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, his
BBC iPlayer series Mind Boggling Magic, consulting with Heston
Blumenthal and much more.
He also chats about starring in Impossible and Killer Magic and what it
was like juggling his duel careers as a magician and producer at the
BBC.
Listen via
iTunes,
Podbean and
acast.
(Great podcast this one. Pester and persevere... DT).
28.9.19
The
Family Magic Extravaganza, organised by
Magicbox, returns to the
Customs House on 10th October, as part of the 16th annual South Tyneside
International Magic Festival. And this year’s event welcomes New York
based Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese, who has performed on popular
children's TV shows Sprout and Sesame Street and was hailed by David
Blaine as "the best kid’s magician in the world". Joining Mario is
award-winning North East magician Graeme Shaw, who has more than 15
years of experience in children's magic, and Durham-based close-up
magician Tom Bolton, who first become interested in magic at the age of
six. Plus world-renowned illusion and escapology act Amethyst, who have
produced tricks and illusions for TV shows including Sherlock and
Houdini & Doyle, and international magician and creator Steve Gore, who
recently returned from performing a week of shows at Hollywood’s
world-famous Magic Castle. For more info or to book visit
www.southtyneside.gov.uk/magicfestival.
28.9.19
Magician
Ben Hanlin replaces Kelvin Fletcher as he joins Dancing On Ice 2020.
"Magician Ben Hanlin, who is best known for presenting the ITV2 magic
show series Tricked, will take part in Dancing On Ice next year." To
read the full story from Heart see
www.heart.co.uk. "Ice Magic. Magician Ben Hanlin joins Dancing On
Ice as replacement for Kelvin Fletcher"
www.thesun.co.uk.
28.9.19
Steve Faulkner
Lecture - Bexley Magic Society, Wednesday 2nd October. From the
organisers: Star lecture at Bexley Magic Society 2nd October.
Steve Faulkner, host of
Real Magic Review, creator of the exhaustive and
ever-expanding Card Magic Course and winner
of awards (that are probably a bit too far in the past to mention)*
brings his new lecture, ‘From the Wilderness Years’, to Bexley Magic
Society. After a messy divorce, Steve’s love for magic died, becoming
little more than a familiar way to pay the ever-increasing bills. But,
after an even messier snowboarding accident, he received a lovely
message from Richard McDougall reminding him of the joys of magic, and
life. He picked up his cards and everything fell back into place.
Vowing never to forget his love for magic again, and working with his
inability to attend most conventions (due to those meddling kids), he
launched his channel, relaunched his course and overcame five years of
magic procrastination. With twenty-five year's performance experience on stage and street, and
eight years as an executive coach, Steve’s lecture is not just tricks
but also the tools to make sure you become the magician you want to be.
*(Oh OK then. British Street Performing Champion, National Street
Performing Champion, IBM British Close-up Magic Champion and 2nd in
The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year).
(Steve's Snowboarding Accident vlog can be enjoyed here
YouTube). Visiting magicians welcome. Entrance fee £10.00 on the night.
www.bexleymagic.org.uk/programme.
28.9.19
West
End Magic - Saturday October 12th at 3.30pm. Continuing its 6th year
at the Leicester Square Theatre, the London show features some of the
UK's best magic and variety acts, including Britain’s Got Talent's Mandy
Muden. The exciting family friendly show includes phenomenal magic,
extraordinary juggling, mischievous miracles and a bloke with a big
balloon on his head! Featuring BGT's hilarious magician Mandy Muden, the
visual award-winning magic of Oliver Tabor, the devilishly eccentric Ada
Campe and juggler Ian Marchant. All compered by the 'king of comedy
magic' Christian Lee. Guaranteed to deliver the best in magic, illusion,
comedy and variety. Tickets:
Click Here. Box Office 020 7734 2222.
28.9.19
Britain’s
Got Talent: The Champions, week five. Tonight it's Ben Hart's turn.
Ben came third in the 13th series of Britain's Got Talent earlier this
year. See TV Magic for
details.
28.9.19
Secrets Magic Day -
Cancelled. Gary Young writes: Unfortunately with regret I have had
to cancel the Secrets Magic Day on Sunday 6th October. I will refund
every registrant who had booked, and I thank them for their support, I
am sorry it has come to this. I fund the entire event myself, I do not
have back up funds and rely on ticket sales. I produced 11 Top Secret
Days which were very popular and had over 350 registrants attending. I'm
sorry for the registrants who have supported my event, and the dealers
who will also be refunded.
www.magiczoneenterprises.com.
1.10.19
Punch
& Judy's Jamboree Sunday 6th October - venue change.
Performances - UV Puppets - Commedia Masks - Vent Figures - Mini Kinema
- Flea Circus - Auction - Displays - Workshops - Stalls - Bar. From the organisers:
Well, we certainly didn’t have "local river bursts banks and floods
venue" on the risk assessment form! With a week to go, what to do? We
considered holding a Punch & Judy Regatta instead (the stripey look and
a sprinkling of blazers would have been rather natty) or perhaps putting
in a load of sand and a few deckchairs and doing "Seaside in the City:
the indoor version". But common sense prevailed and the Jamboree team
has managed to find an alternative venue at very short notice. Phew. So
it’s the same event but at a new venue. Nothing else changes. The Jamboree
will now be held at The Cadbury Club, Bournville, Birmingham B30 2HP (Map).
Sunday 6th October. Doors open at 12 noon. Free entry.
28.9.19
Quentin Reynolds - Manchester Circle of
Magicians lecture. William Booth writes: Quentin Reynolds will be
lecturing at the Manchester Circle of Magicians on Monday 30th
September. His lecture will include stand-up, mentalism and close-up so
there's sure to be something for everyone. Definitely a night not to be
missed. If you are in the area why not pop along? 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.
28.9.19
Shaun
McCree Lecture - Bolton Magic Club. Paul Goodman writes: Bolton
Magic Club Presents Shaun McCree's Inside Out lecture. The first half of
the lecture is the complete set Shaun did for the Blackpool Bear Pit
show in 2018. It's the backbone of one of Shaun's regular working sets
with a formal closer that Shaun uses for small gigs, with medium sleight
level and nothing more difficult than a Mercury Card Fold. In the second
half of the lecture Shaun discusses his tricks which were inspired by
recent problems with his hands. Shaun wrote up some routines that have
little or no sleight of hand at all, but fit the same rules as his other
working material: impromptu, using a regular deck, 'in the hands' as far
as possible, and designed to work for lay people in a commercial
environment. Not to be missed. Doors open at 8.30pm on Wednesday 2nd
October. Bolton Magic Club, The Doffcocker Inn, 780 Chorley Old Road,
Bolton BL1 5QD (Map).
www.boltonmagicclub.uk.
Visiting magicians from other societies are most welcome. There will be
an entrance fee £10.00 for non members.
28.9.19
Steve
Wood lectures for The Surrey Society of Magicians on Thursday, October
3rd. Adam Mosley writes: Steve has been creating and
performing magic and mentalism for 30 years. He has worked with some of
the most prominent mentalists in the UK as well as others from around
the world. His two main releases, Lost for Words and Counter
Intelligence, have received 5 star reviews and been highly praised by
mentalists around the world. With each new project, he blends classic
and new techniques to create original, hard hitting mentalism routines.
He has worked with other mentalists on numerous books (writing,
proofreading, editing and creating original techniques) and is well
known amongst the mentalism world for Isabella’s Star 3, which he wrote
with Peter Turner. Now, for the first time, Steve is sharing some of his
most treasured routines and principles. Included will be ACAAN, a super
clean strolling routine that builds on techniques explored in Lost for
Words, the NOAH Principle and how it can be used with multiple
spectators, an impossible looking stage divination effect and a whole
lot more! This is a rare opportunity to see Steve share his thinking and
approach to creating multi-layered, devastating performance pieces.
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 please contact Adam Mosley:
info@surreymagic.org.uk.
28.9.19
South
London Magic Society Charity Show. From the organisers: On the 24th
of October South London Magic Society are putting on a Magic Show for
Charity at The Ivy House, 40 Stuart Road, Nunhead, London SE15 3BE (Map).
Close-up Magic in the bar area from 7pm and a stage show from 8pm – 10pm
with a 30 minute interval (with more close-up magic). Tickets are £10
and all money raised will go to St. Christopher’s Hospice. Tickets
available from
www.magicmindreadingandmayhem.co.uk.
28.9.19
John
O'Riordan Lecture - Merlin Magical Society,
Hertfordshire. John Clayton writes: John will present his tried and
tested ideas to old and some new effects in close-up magic. The lecture
will highlight that by careful study before any presentation we can
simplify the methods and handling in order to magically entertain an
audience. The importance of timing, body language and audience
management will be considered. John’s primary object for his lecture is
to ensure that those attending will find practical hints and tips to
enhance their performances. October 3rd. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Entry
for non members is £10 on the door. Merlin Magical Society, Little Heath
Parish Hall, Thornton Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1JJ (Map).
www.merlinmagicclub.co.uk.
28.9.19
The
Leamington and Warwick Magic Society Entertain at the Northamptonshire Magicians Club on
Tuesday October 1st at 8pm. This is an open night, so guests and
visiting magicians are welcome (no charge). 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 Of The Northamptonshire Magicians Club.
28.9.19
The Next Great Magician - Sunday nights on Virgin Media Three. Stephen Mulhern and Rochelle Humes host a show featuring the world's greatest magic acts. Each week, six illusionists display their skills, then decide between them which should go through to the final. See TV Magic for details. 28.9.19
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28.9.19
"How to watch Derren Brown: The
Specials – what’s it about and who is Derren Brown?"
Click Here •
"Derren Brown interview: Even in the Big Apple, every little thing he
does is magic" [Subscription]
Click Here •
"Video: Derren Brown Tricks Around with the Cast of Hamilton"
Click Here • "Theater Review: ‘Derren Brown: Secret’
Where the impossible and the whimsical meet"
Click Here • BGT illusionist Darcy Oake leaves Holly Willoughby
squealing in awe with jaw-dropping coin and mice tricks"
Click Here • Peterborough's 31st Sale, Exchange & Lecture Day is
reviewed by Keith Downs this week,
Click Here • "Get In On Derren Brown’s Secret!"
Click Here •
"Lyric Hammersmith Cast of Ghost Stories Will Reprise Performances at
Ambassadors Theatre"
Click Here • "Before Brett Daniels was a famous magician, he was a
kid practicing tricks in his parents' New Berlin driveway"
Click Here • "Ask Amy: I had a magician at my party, and one of my
guests was rude"
Click Here • And finally "A first look at this year's 16 new
Apprentice candidates - Matt Edmondson style"
iPlayer (Matt's also a magician, so I can sneak this one in) • Your
UK magic news is always very welcome. See you next week, Duncan.
21.9.19