Number
1080 - Saturday 6th March 2021
Blackpool
Magic 2021 Virtual Convention - online, Sunday, 18th April. From a locked down Winter Gardens in
Blackpool. Special Guests. Only on Facebook.
Details to be announced. Sunday, 18th April 2021.
YouTube. 6.3.21
Tommy
Cooper - The Magic Circle Unlocked - online, Friday, 19th March.
March 19th sees the 100th anniversary of the birth of Tommy Cooper. An
icon in the world of both magic and comedy, his influence is still felt
today and his appearance and catchphrases very much a part of popular
culture. The Magic Circle, of which Tommy was a Gold Star Member of The
Inner Magic Circle, is celebrating this anniversary with a special
online event featuring fellow artists who worked with him, contemporary
performers who have been influenced by him, and some of the highly
creative people who worked behind the scenes providing him with props
and gags. With a view to warmly remembering and acknowledging his
immense contribution to the world of magic, this 2 hour event will be
shown on The Magic Circle Unlocked Facebook page
www.facebook.com/themagiccircleunlocked where one can also see their
previous production this year which celebrated 100 years of the famous
Sawing in Half Illusion. This Tommy Cooper celebration will remain
online for just one week; but watching live will give you the
opportunity to win a unique "Tommy Cooper" prize! Friday, 19th March at
7pm. 6.3.21
Penn & Teller
Fooled! MagicWeek favourite Noel Qualter had great fun on Penn &
Teller: Fool Us last week, traveling backwards and
forwards through time in a brilliantly inventive routine. Marty McFly and Doc Brown
would have loved it! See
YouTube. "A Global Pandemic Can’t Stop UK Magician Noel
Qualter From Fooling Las Vegas Legends Penn & Teller"
www.reading.co.uk. Also see
www.noelqualter.com. 6.3.21
Derren
Brown in Epigram. "World-renowned psychological illusionist Derren
Brown gives an exclusive insight into his surreal time at Bristol
University and how it set him up for a 20-year career of manipulating
minds and performing the outrageous and unexplainable..." To read the
full interview by Georgiana Scott in Epigram,
Click Here. 6.3.21
John
Guastaferro Zoom Lecture - Blackpool Magicians' Club. World-renowned magician
John Guastaferro lectures for the Blackpool Magicians' Club via Zoom
this Thursday, 9th March.
The lecture will focus predominantly on card magic, but will include a few non-card
effects using a straw, ring, and a piece of string. Items include a visual card
opener, a hands-off Ace production, and effects that work really well over
Zoom.
Throughout the lecture, John will share how small changes in
presentation or technique can lead to greater impact.
Learn more about John at
www.magicjohng.com.
Thursday 9th March at 8pm GMT see
www.eventbrite.co.uk to book. 6.3.21
Magic
Room 101. Mark James writes:
After the first show last Sunday I'm thrilled to say that Magic Room101
is continuing. It'll be every Sunday at 10pm UK time.
(That's 2pm PST, 5pm EST USA) Live, not recorded, on Clubhouse.
Each week my guests will choose three things that really annoy them in
magic. I'll attempt to argue against their grievances (whether I agree
or not) and then give you the chance to have 'one minute on the mic' to
do the same. Then we decide whether or not that thing goes into Magic
Room 101 to be banished forever. Join us in March to hear great chats with
Harrison Greenbaum,
Carisa Hendrix,
Taylor Hughes
and
Benzi Train. Huge thanks to
Andi Gladwin
for being my first guest too. He had some really fun choices and the
arguments were passionate but fun.
I can't wait to do it again. Follow on Clubhouse at MARKJAMESMAGIC to be
notified of events. 6.3.21
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week, from 20 years ago 'The Houdini Myth' with Al Hirschfeld, Ken
Silverman, David De-Val, Ruth Brandon, E L Doctorow, Don Wilmeth, David
Copperfield, James Randi and Dorothy Young. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here.
6.3.21
Wayne
& Mike’s Coffee Morning. Wayne and Mike start their Fridays with
a chat and a coffee. This week's special guest is Bob Gill.
YouTube.
6.3.21
Mark Mason - Talking Shtick with Mark James. Talking Shtick with Mark James.
Mark writes: In 2004 I was lucky enough to walk into JB Magic and find
Mark Mason standing behind the counter. I didn't know that I was about
to be treated to a performance by the greatest magic demonstrator alive.
A statement that's as true now as it was then. Three years later I was
entirely obsessed with magic and even found myself working behind the
counter in that same store. The years I spent working with Mark were
easily some of the happiest in my life. I laughed more than I thought
possible and learned more than I could ever say thank you for. Standing
next to Mark making gimmicks or watching him demonstrate magic every day
was really a gift. We talk about those days in great detail as well as
Mark's beginnings as game operator turned magician. We discuss the
evolution of JB Magic as a physical store and all of his favourite
routines for stand up and parlour shows. I genuinely cannot tell you how
thrilled I am to be able to bring you this chat. I hope you love it as
much as I did. Via your favourite listening platform including
Podbean.
6.3.21
Dave
Jones on
Magicians' Advice Podcast. "Phil and Ian had the pleasure to be joined
by the one and only Dave Jones. Dave is an amazing magician who is very
well known in the industry here in the UK for his close-up and cabaret
work. Not only is he a Member of The Magic Circle but he is a Member of
The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. A true master who others go to
when they need advice and help to make their magic better. He has
consulted for TV and is one of the best at making sleight of hand fun
and entertaining. It was a real pleasure talking with Dave."
Podbean. 6.3.21
Have
you joined the Alakazam Hub and Hangout yet? Alakazam Magic write:
We have some great events planned for the coming weeks and they are all
free to members. It's great fun meeting magicians from all around the
world, chatting, sharing ideas and just sitting back and watching some
of them performing some awesome magic! If you haven't joined already, do
it today. Remember this is your 24/7 365 magic club!
www.alakazam.co.uk. 6.3.21
Meridian
Ring Cabinet - Merlins
of Wakefield. Merlins write: We have just received the latest Magic Wagon item,
the
Meridian Ring Cabinet. This is a great effect, for details
Click Here. We are also selling the Mikame range which is being
reproduced in small numbers and can now be ordered...
Click Here to see what's available.
Finally, we are still collecting "10 in 2" videos, that's 10 things in
2 minutes that most people will not know about you
Click Here for examples and
then make your 2 minute video and send it to us at
merlins@btconnect.com. Once
we've reached 100 videos, we will draw a winner for £100 worth of magic
- send in yours now! 6.3.21
New
Release from Mark Leveridge Magic. The magician spreads and freely
displays a deck back and front and gives it an overhand shuffle. A
spectator touches any four cards and these are left in a fan on the
table. A snap of the fingers and the fan is lifted away to reveal four
coins! Casino Cash is a simultaneous four coin production that is
achieved without any palming or sleight of hand. It is intended to be
performed on a close-up pad. The reset is quick but needs to be done
away from spectators. As a lead in to a coin matrix routine it is ideal.
This is a Premier E-Routine, which means you receive a downloadable set
of PDF colour photo illustrated instructions fully describing the set up
and handling, plus there is an embedded link which takes you to
additional online video footage featuring a performance and explanation.
For more details and to watch a dem go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk. 6.3.21
An
Evening with Canadian Magician Ryan Pilling via Zoom. Tony Junior
writes: I invite all magicians, of all skill levels, to my next event on
Sunday 14th March at 7.30pm: An Evening with Canadian
veteran performer, creative magician Ryan Pilling, hosted
by myself, Tony Junior.
The event is free for all magicians and the Zoom link, code and id is available on my website:
www.tony-junior.co.uk/zoom.
All events are limited to the first 100 entrants, that includes myself
and Ryan. The virtual doors will be open half an hour before the event at
7pm. 6.3.21
Tony
Griffith Zoom Lecture. Tony Griffith writes: Following on from my
successful Zoom lectures to The Home Counties Magic Society and The
Leicester Magic Circle I will continue to offer my Zoom lecture until we
are all back to normal. This lecture offers practical, easy to do
commercial magic, well within the scope of the average magician.
Emphasis is upon routining and entertainment with the layman in mind.
Available to all magic clubs and magic minded groups.
Contact: tony@tonygriffith.co.uk
www.tonygriffith.co.uk
01275 835463. 6.3.21
Clown
Who Lost His Head - Mr E Enterprises. Based on the wonderful
Forgetful Freddie trick invented by the legendary Milbourne Christopher.
This is a classic effect that has remained popular for decades and for
good reason. The colourful clown's head is removed, as you explain that
clowns are always changing their face. A balloon is substituted and you
draw a face on it with a marker pen. The clown's head is then hidden
underneath a cloth and you 'accidentally' lose it - it has vanished. The
balloon on the clown suddenly pops and his head is magically back in
place once again! Delightful magic which makes both the children and the
adults present laugh and applaud.
We have been trying to get our hands on this fantastic item for several
years and have finally succeeded in acquiring a limited supply. Buy
yours now and feature it in your next show. You will find plenty of
inspirational performance videos online. Comes with Devil's
handkerchief, Clown prop (16" x 8") and instructions. See
www.mreenterprises.co.uk. 6.3.21
Original Magic That Captivates the World: Hara / Illusionist. "Hara is an illusionist who has performed live and on television in over 30 countries, winning numerous awards - we speak with him about how he strives to conjure up 'magic that only I can do'. Tuesday 16th March on NHK World." See TV Magic for details. 6.3.21
Magic
Tricks with Coins, Cards and Everyday Objects by Jake Banfield. Do
you know your riffle shuffle from your French drop? Can you make a
bottle disappear or read someone's mind? Learn the greatest magic tricks
around and astound your friends and family, all without buying fancy
props or equipment. With over 50 step-by-step magic tricks of varying
levels of difficulty, this book is a great insight into the popular
world of 'street magic' – where magicians specialise in up-close,
informal tricks to bamboozle their audiences. You can perform incredible
tricks with everyday household objects as you learn how to turn them
into sources of bewilderment and wonder! You’ll never look at a packet
of chewing gum in the same way again. For more info and to order visit
www.amazon.co.uk. 6.3.21
Maurice Roberts. Maurice Roberts, also known as Ratty Roberts passed away suddenly on Sunday the 28th February 2021. We are trying to let people know and I understand he was a contributor to various magic forums. If anyone wants to get in touch they can do so on samroberts49@hotmail.com. Sam Roberts, Daughter. 6.3.21
"Illusionist
& comedy magician Vinny Grosso opens new show in Las Vegas"
Click Here • "Magician Derek DelGaudio Traces His Journey From Card
Cheat To Illusionist"
Click Here • "A.R.T. Announces Magicians Appearing in The Conjurors'
Club Live Interactive Magic Experience"
Click Here • "Dawlish magician Tony has a trick to deal with
lockdown isolation"
Click Here • "Dozens of magic props from Criss Angel Studios up for
sale"
Click Here • Many thanks for your UK magic news as always, see you
next week, Duncan.
6.3.21