Number
1061 - Saturday 24th October 2020
United
Magicians for the World. 100 Hours of Pure Magic. Final two days, this
weekend. From the organisers: We dream of creating something
special, that everyone in magic can remember not only in terms of video
screens, but with emotional contact that allows our love for magic to
become a unique experience that combines the digital world with the real
world, and all by helping others. It’s a crazy project, and not an
entrepreneurial one. That’s why I think of it as crowd funding.
Everything will be donated to Young Magicians in need; managed directly
by FISM. If we do not help young people, the magic will not evolve
and will have problems to survive. Thanks to the Artists who generously
and completely for free have accepted to be part of the United
Magicians for the World project. The future of magic passes also
through your help but above all, through the magical brotherhood. It's
on now (Saturday and Sunday) and it's live:
www.unitedmagiciansfortheworld-stream.com. For full details see
www.mastersofmagicconvention.com/umw.
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"James
Randi: Magician and sceptic dies aged 92"
www.bbc.co.uk
"James Randi, the magician famous for breaking Harry Houdini’s
submersion record, dies aged 92"
www.independent.co.uk.
"Illusionist exposed fraudsters and 'guillotined' Alice Cooper" www.smh.com.au. 24.10.20
Ben
Earl - Inside Out Lecture. This evening. To celebrate Studio52's
first anniversary, they have put together a special live lecture, taking
place at 8pm this evening, Saturday 24th October (which is also Ben
Earl's birthday!). This is a 60 minute lecture (although will probably
be longer), followed by one of their infamous hangouts, and the best
part is... you can pay what you want!
Ben Earl - Inside Out Lecture. A brand new lecture exploring the
construction and psychology of powerful card magic. A different
perspective on Triumph, a Sandwich routine for those who don’t like
Sandwich routines, a Transposition unlike any other, and a devious
verbal ploy designed to impact any effect. Prepare to go deeper,
recalibrate your current approach and work on effects from the inside
out. 8pm UK Time – 60 Minutes + Hangout. Attend via Zoom - Live Only:
www.studio52magic.com/product/inside-out.
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CollectingMagicBooks.com sells new, used and antique magic books for
magicians, historians and collectors. With their own range of quality
magic reprints, a book ordering service for in-print books and an
expanding stock of used and antique books there's something for
everyone. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter to keep up to date
with new and exclusive releases and offers. See
www.collectingmagicbooks.com.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week
Magician & Pickpocket James Freedman (aka The Man of Steal) in a guest
appearance on 'Richard & Judy' from February 2nd 2006 discussing his work
on Neil Burger's 'The Illusionist' starring Edward Norton. Plus a little
card and coin magic. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Real
Workers Magic Convention - today, Saturday 24th October, online. From the
organisers: Fasten your seat belts as we have an incredible line-up
guaranteed to blow you away. On the 24th October join the Real Workers
Magic Convention. Joel and Andy present a day of magic with a hand
picked line-up of international artists and magic creators... Marc
Oberon, Etienne Pradier, Mark Eldson, Paul Gordon, Harry Robson and
Myles Thornton. Get a front row seat and learn secrets from these world
class, close-up and stage magicians. A day cram-packed with magic; no
secrets will be left untold. The event will be topped with an exclusive
debut performance from Marc Oberon. This is not to be missed.
Close-up magic, mind reading, parlour and more. This will be happening live, via Zoom. Sit back, chat and interact with magicians from around the world. Includes a jam room with a guest host. Line up subject to change if unforeseen circumstances arise. If circumstances do arise, a suitable replacement will be organised. 11am on Saturday 24th October 2020. Find our more, visit www.realworkers.co.uk/products/rw-magic-convention. Organised by Andrew Dean and Joel Dickinson. Email ask@realworkers.co.uk. 24.10.20
Charlie
Caper, Talking Shtick with Mark James. "I sit down for two hours to
speak with the incredible Swedish magician Charlie Caper.
Internationally acclaimed busking sensation, frequent Edinburgh Fringe
sell-out show performer, and former winner of Sweden's Got Talent,
Charlie's magic is sprinkled throughout every moment of his show. An act
born on the streets needs to know how to hold the audience's attention.
Charlie talks about his transition from the street to the stage and
everything in between." Via your favourite listening platform including
Podbean.
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Russ
Stevens - added to The MagicWeek Video Archive on Tuesday. These
days Russ Stevens is best-known for working behind the scenes with magic
acts on BGT, but here he is 25 years ago in front of the camera,
alongside current BGT hosts Ant and Dec, on The Ant and Dec Show
from 1995. See
YouTube.
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Wayne
Dobson's Sam Shovel and the Mismade Girl illusion on The Joe
Longthorne Show from 8th August 1989. Added to The MagicWeek Video
Archive on Thursday. See
YouTube.
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David
Britland's Cardopolis Newsletter. Each issue features
video clips of effects and explanations. As you'd expect from David
Britland, the focus is
on card magic new, old and forgotten. Topics covered so far include
palming, colour changes, card discoveries, the open prediction and a
lost documentary about card cheats. It's free and you can subscribe at:
www.cardopolis.substack.com. There is also a Cardopolis Instagram
account that will alert you to new content. You can find it at
www.instagram/cardopolismagic.
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High Jinx Magic & Illusion Family Show - Leatherhead, 26th October. From the promoters: Direct from the world famous Blackpool Tower Circus, the High Jinx show is returning to Leatherhead for another fast paced, jam-packed show, filled with amazing tricks, grand illusions and crazy circus thrills sure to knock your socks off and leave you wanting more. Voted best family show in Blackpool on Trip Advisor in 2019 and nominated for the Children’s Choice Awards at the Edinburgh Fringe. This show really is magic, pure and simple for all the family! The Leatherhead Theatre has Covid-19 precautions in place with social distancing and cleaning of the venue inbetween performances. The capacity of the venue has also been lowered to 153 giving everyone enough room to social distance and feel comfortable and safe. Monday 26th October at 12.30pm & 4pm. Adults £12.00, Children £10.00, Family £40.00. For more info and to book visit www.theleatherheadtheatre.com. 24.10.20
The Olivier Awards - this Sunday on ITV. Jason Manford hosts from The London Palladium, celebrating the best of British theatre. Nominations include: Best Actor in a Musical: Andy Nyman as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof – Playhouse Theatre. Best Entertainment or Comedy Play: Magic Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Penn Jillette, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields and Teller – Vaudeville Theatre. See TV Magic for details. 24.10.20
Unearthed
Podcast: The Death of The Great Lafayette. "Born in Munich as
Sigmund Neuberger in 1871, The Great Lafayette lies under a graveyard
outside of Edinburgh in Scotland. A man who was best friends with
Houdini, perfected some of the most impressive magic tricks of his day,
and for that rose to global stardom. The tragedy of his death shocked
the world yet today he remains largely forgotten, save for his towering
tombstone in Piershill Cemetery to him and his beloved dog. Join me in
this season two premiere as I explore this incredible man and the
tragedy that ultimately sealed his fate. Who was the Great Lafayette?
What happened on the fateful night of May 9th, 1911? And why has his
story been almost forgotten? Let's find out. Interviews with: Kevin
Quantum, Scottish magician and semi-finalist on this year's Britain's
Got Talent. Louise Andrée, Scottish magician and member of the London
Magic Circle. Gordon Rutter, teacher and co-author of "The Death and
Life of the Great Lafayette". Dr Luke Bisby, Chair of Fire and
Structures and Head of Research Institute at Edinburgh University. Brian
Ferguson, Arts Correspondent for The Scotsman." To listen to this
podcast
Click Here.
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Pointless Celebrities. "Famous double-acts take part in the unorthodox general knowledge quiz. The teams are Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball, Gareth Hale and Norman Pace, Bobby Davro and Kenny Lynch, and Keith Harris and Orville. There is also an appearance by Paul Daniels. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present." Tuesday 27th October on Challenge. See TV Magic for details. 24.10.20
Scrubs - My Lucky Day. "JD is riding high after correcting a misdiagnosis by Dr. Cox, but is soon jerked back to reality. Meanwhile Elliot is struggling personally and professionally as she is forced to relinquish all of the luxuries that her father had been financing. And Carla learns that sometimes it's better to keep her opinions to herself. Alan Ruck and David Copperfield guest star." Wednesday, 28th October. See TV Magic for details. 24.10.20
Keith Barry on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. "The host talks to Irish magician and hypnotist Keith Barry." Friday 30th October. See TV Magic for details. 24.10.20
"National
Museum of American Jewish History to honor magicians Houdini, David
Copperfield"
Click Here and
Click Here • "Magician presents drive-in show at Morpeth Football
Club"
Click Here • "Spotlight: Spend 'Halloween in the Sorcerer's Lair'
with magician David Parr"
Click Here • "Beloved Faversham magician Myles Phillips, known as Mr
Mystery, dies aged 74"
Click Here • ""Prince Charles Used To Be a Magician"
Click Here • "Illusionist Scott Silven’s Streaming Trickery Takes
You To Rural Scotland"
Click Here • "Shakespeare's
Globe to present open-air film screenings and comedy nights with plans
to reopen in spring 2021"
Click Here • "Artist and illusionist ‘Shimshi’ paints incredible
portraits upside down with his feet"
Click Here • Your UK magic news is always welcomed, see you next
week, Duncan.
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