Number
1066 - Saturday 28th November 2020
Peter
Wardell Talking Shtick with Mark James. Mark writes: From the streets of Covent
Garden to being a headline act for corporate clients and performing on
some of the most exclusive cruise ships in the world... This is a
fascinating no holds barred chat with one of my favourite performers.
Peter has taken a step back from the magic world to pursue corporate and
cruise work. His act is sharp, hilarious and packed with great magic.
Peter shoots from the hip and calls things as he sees them. I've always
enjoyed his approach to magic and his approach to work in general is
something to be admired. Via your favourite listening platform including
Podbean.
28.11.20
Dynamo Beyond Belief. Series 1, Episode 1. Documentary following the magician on tour around the globe as well as charting his road to recovery from a career-threatening illness brought on by Crohn's disease. (Repeat) Wednesday 9th December on Sky One. See TV Magic for details. 28.11.20
Etienne
Pradier Zoom Lecture. From the organisers: Watch Etienne Pradier lecture at the Zodiac on
Zoom on 2nd December at 8pm. Comic great and master magician Etienne
teaches many of his finest routines. Learn Money Around the World,
Coin Under Watch and Bottle and Glass production. Hear his
top tips for approaching tables and groups, and how to create a routine.
Non Zodiac members can watch for £10, which is refundable if they join
the club (£80 per year). The Zodiac meet weekly in West London, but now
host all of its competitions, workshops and lectures on Zoom. To watch
this lecture please email
membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk for details. Or visit
www.zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk for club info.
28.11.20
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week
Geoffrey Durham and "a lesson in misdirection" on John Fisher's The
Best of Magic from 5th September 1990. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
28.11.20
A
Window in London. "A man mistakes a magician rehearsing one of
his tricks for murder - but further misunderstandings soon lead to the
real thing. Crime thriller, starring Michael Redgrave, Sally Gray, Paul
Lukas, Hartley Power and Patricia Roc." Director: Herbert Mason.
(1939). 2.30pm on Thursday 3rd December on Talking Pictures
TV. See TV Magic for details.
28.11.20
Jay
Fortune - Internationally Acclaimed Artist. Jay Fortune writes I'm
doing a special Black Background – Black Friday offer on my magician
portraits. Any original painting which has a black background – Vernon,
Ricky Jay, Houdini, Eugene Burger – is available this weekend only,
saving over 10% on each. To view the collection, and my other originals
with black backgrounds outside of magic,
Click Here. If you've ever wanted to own one of my originals, this
is your opportunity. Thanks for looking. (Jay’s work is in galleries
across the UK and in private collections in Las Vegas, New York and LA.)
28.11.20
Cambridge Pentacle Club Presents: Pentacle TV.
Hugh Newsam writes: After regularly selling out at Cambridge Junction the
Cambridge Pentacle Club is proud to present "Pentacle TV". We have been
out and about in Cambridge and here at Cambridge Junction filming the
most amazing magic.
You'll see levitations, classics like sawing a man in half, Alan the
magical Toucan and even Father Christmas. The highlight of the show will
be local entertainer Jezo driving a car blindfolded around an obstacle
course, and of course, being Jezo something will explode! Viewing of the
show will be via a link that will be distributed an hour before the
show.
One ticket (£12) required per household. Details of how to access the
event (on YouTube) will be provided ahead of the show. Sunday 6th
December at 6pm.
Tickets available from
www.pentacleclub.com. Teaser Trailer:
YouTube, Pentacle TV Trailer:
YouTube.
28.11.20
instaCAAN
by Joel Dickenson - Merlins. After placing a prediction card
face-down, you introduce a deck of cards and a participant or two decide
on a number between one and fifty-two. The cards are freely counted down
to your spectators decided number, arriving at one card. Amazingly their
selection matches your prediction. The effect doesn't stop there, you
have now set up your audience for the unexpected finale. You spread the
deck of cards face up, revealing every card is completely blank. Leaving
your audiences astounded. And not only that, everything is examinable!
Find out more, watch the video:
www.merlinswakefield.co.uk.
28.11.20
Zane's
Magic Shop Christmas Deals... Zane's Magic Shop write: We have a
special deal between now and Xmas where if customers buy both our
magic-related storybooks, 'The Amazing Fartzini' and the sequel,
you can get a 15% discount at Zane's Magic Shop. See:
Zane's Magic Shop - The Amazing Fartzini I & II Deal! These entertaining and informative
books are ideal gifts for the budding magician or otherwise. Also, I
have added a lot of
magic
products to the 'Zane's Xmas Bargains' pages, well worth taking a look
at!
Zane's Magic Shop - Zane's Bargains. And if any magicians want to
have a chat or have any questions about what I sell, please get in
touch! Shop:
www.zanesmagicshop.com. Telephone: 07817806711. Thanks!
28.11.20
The
Ulster Society of Magicians open Zoom meeting. James Hobart writes:
The Ulster Society of Magicians are inviting guests to their next Zoom
meeting on Monday 7th December which will be a lecture from member,
multi prizewinner and international performer Nikola Arkane. The lecture
will be free to Honorary and Paid Up Members of The Ulster Society of
Magicians. For anyone else there will be a token charge of £5 payable by
PayPal (Email Secretary, see
www.online-usm.com/contact-us for PayPal payment details). Now over
to Nikola: What does it take to survive a pandemic as a magician? The
ability to never give up! This was the goal that propelled me to build
my very own professional studio theatre in my tiny bedroom in Belfast.
Since March I have created 18 brand new characters and themed magic
shows for children, become a regular close-up performer with Chicago
Magic Lounge, was invited to perform for Washington Magic Club and twice
for the members of the Magic Castle. Not bad for being confined to four
walls. However this was not an easy journey.
In this lecture I will share with you all that I have learnt performing
virtually for both kids and adults. I will break down my setup,
positives and negatives. Lighting, sound and cables worth stocking up
on. I will discuss the mediums I have used most which are Zoom and
Facebook live. And perhaps a little on recording and editing. If you
would like to watch a little of what I have created so far, here is a
trailer I created for a TED talk I did this Summer titled my Pandemic to
Freedom! I hope you enjoy and I shall see you all at the meeting!
https://vimeo.com/462493866.
28.11.20
The
Word - Redefined, Mark Leveridge Magic. There are many good book
tests on the market, but most rely on a specially printed or faked book.
The Word - Redefined is different. You can walk into any room and have
someone hand you any paperback book. You do not have to see or handle
the book in advance, you do not even have to know which book they are
going to choose. There is no advance preparation... Find out more, watch
the video demonstration, visit
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
28.11.20
Home
Counties Magical Society inaugural Open Category competition. The
Home Counties Magical Society wishes to thank all competitors for their
excellent performances in this year's inaugural open category
competition. Particular congratulations go to Andy Lewis, winner of the
Lockdown Trophy, with huge thanks extended to Will Houstoun for judging
the 7 acts. This was an enjoyable and memorable evening attracting over
50 audience members over Zoom. Kevin Hutchinson, HCMS Competitions
Secretary.
28.11.20
Cardiac
Arrest - Mr E Enterprises. "Three spectators each select a playing card from a freely shown and
shuffled deck.
Two of these cards are revealed by your naming colours, suits and
numbers out loud as you are checking the pulses of the spectators that
selected them.
However, you have a problem with the pulse of the third person, so you
take out a comedy doctor’s stethoscope and hold it against his heart and
correctly name his card!
Use any deck, even a borrowed one, the cards are freely chosen (no
force). This hilarious routine was used by Eddie successfully in his
professional act for over fifty years.
Comes with comedy stethoscope (approx 20" long) and instructions. Use your
own playing cards." From
www.mreenterprises.co.uk.
28.11.20
Tony
Griffith’s P.E.C Zoom lecture is now up and running and available
worldwide: "Practical, Entertaining and Commercial (P.E.C.) magic is
magic that has served Tony really well for the last 30 years as a
professional magician. It covers Close Up and Stand Up magic that will
find its way into your performing repertoire. Plus amusing anecdotes and
a bit of magical history. Tony is a Member of The Inner Magic Circle and
has lectured there six times. His lectures have been presented in the
USA, Australasia, Europe and the UK. In addition he has lectured at The
Magic Castle on five occasions where he has presented his close-up magic
over 100 times. Author of a number of books including his Reflection
series. For details contact Tony:
tony@tonygriffith.co.uk
01275 835463
www.tonygriffith.co.uk"
28.11.20
Potter
& Potter's December 2020 Magic Sale to feature props and materials
from the workshops and showrooms of Owen Magic Supreme, a legacy
magicana manufacturer since 1903. This sale also includes mementos from
the careers of Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller, as well as fine offerings
of century-spanning magic books, posters and ephemera. December 12th
online:
www.potterauctions.com.
28.11.20
Mark
Leveridge Magic Black Friday Offer. MLM write: MLM products are
already fantastic value, but place an order before midnight on Sunday
29th November 2020 and you can have a whopping 30% discount on all full
price items! To receive your price reduction, simply select the items
you want in your order and proceed to the checkout. In your Cart you
will see a Coupon Code box. Simply type in bf2020 and then click on the
Apply Coupon button and all qualifying items in your basket will be
reduced by 30%. Please note: this offer is for full price items only and
cannot be used with any membership payments or gift vouchers. So, don't
delay, go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk and place your order before midnight on
Sunday 29th November 2020 and the discount is all yours!
28.11.20
Magicseen
Black Friday Deal. From the publishers: Act quickly (before midnight
on Sunday 29th November 2020) and you can get a digital version of our
latest book release, 50 Secrets To Successful Magic, completely free!
Simply take out a 1 or 2 year subscription to either the printed copy or
download version of Magicseen, and we will forward you a link to
download the huge 50 Secrets book which is crammed full of fantastic
advice articles on a wide range of magical topics and interests. If you
already have a Magicseen subscription, you may still receive the free
book by extending your current sub by a further 1 or 2 years. Please
note that 50 Secrets is only being supplied as a downloadable e-book for
the duration of this offer, after which only the printed version will
continue at this time to be available. Go to
www.magicseen.com
and place your order before midnight on Sunday 29th November 2020 and
you will be sent the free book link.
28.11.20
The magic of...podcast with Paul Roffman. Creative discussions with creative people. From actors and writers to magicians, keynote speakers and behavioural experts. "Listen to an in-depth discussion moving where the conversation takes us. Not your average conversation." On Apple podcasts: www.podcasts.apple.com and Spotify www.spotify.com and watch clips on YouTube. 28.11.20
Magicians Advice Podcast. Hosted by Phil Taylor and Ian Brennan. "For magicians looking to improve the quality of their performance and to get a deeper understanding of this art we call magic." Podbean. 28.11.20
Matthew
Field. Dreadful news to report that Matt Field MIMC died last week
awaiting heart surgery. Matt was such a great guy who loved magic, had a
great knowledge of magic, and wrote about magic. I know he will be really missed
by his many friends at The Magic Circle, up and down and country and
indeed worldwide. Sending love to Matt's wife,
Cheryl. Duncan.
28.11.20
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Magic unveils new Virtual Studios"
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national lockdown"
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around"
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taking audiences on a global journey from his living room"
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Films"
Click Here • Many thanks for all your news submissions, see you next
week, Duncan.
28.12.20