Number
1094 - Saturday 12th June 2021
Evolution
of Magic starring Craig Christian and Elizabeth opens June 25th in Blackpool. From the producers:
Evolution of Magic is a fast-paced mind-blowing illusion show starring magician
and illusionist Craig Christian. His urban and edgy style is changing the face
of magic. Elizabeth's thought provoking tales of the impossible delve into the
world of the unknown. You may recognise Elizabeth from Britain's Got Talent
where she made it to the semi-finals she shocked audiences with a terrifying
audition that resulted in Amanda Holden swearing live on stage! Craig and
Elizabeth perform all over the world but enjoy coming back to the home of magic,
that is Blackpool. This show is truly a performance not to be missed! Selected
dates 25th June - 30th October 2021. See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com and
YouTube.
12.6.21
Christian
Grace's Magic Monthly. Christian Grace, the creator of Level One and
Pluck is running a new online card
magic membership called Magic Monthly.
The membership has over 180 five star reviews from members and you can currently
learn 7 original effects for only £10 + VAT.
When you join you’ll get instant access to performance and explanation footage
which will feature methods, principles and performance theory.
Two new effects are added each month!
See what others are saying and join Magic Monthly here:
www.gum.co/magicmonthly.
"I have known Christian for a few years now. I enjoy talking magic with him. He
is passionate and... he fools me. I am delighted for Christian because he is at
the forefront of cutting edge magic, technical execution and creative
expression" Michael Vincent.
12.6.21
MagiCon
2022 - dates and venue announced. James Hobart writes: The dates and venue
have been released for MagiCon 2022 - the Irish Magic Convention - hosted by The
Ulster Society of Magicians. It will be held from Friday 29th April 2022 to
Sunday 1st May 2022 in the Marine Court Hotel, Bangor, Co Down. They are now
accepting bedroom reservations at a discounted rate if you mention the
convention when booking.
www.online-usm.com.
12.6.21
Houdini's
Magic Bars in Canterbury and Broadstairs are now open! Alan Porter writes:
Apart from showcasing possibly some of the best bar magic in the UK, they are
venues for their Black Card Club. Last week, members had an exclusive lecture
and Q&A session with Jeff McBride. A two and half hour masterclass from a true
legend. Back in February, a three-day virtual Convention featuring 15 lecturers
included such stars as Jay Sankey, Fenik, Oliver Tabor, Wayne Goodman, Etienne
Pradier, Wayne Fox, Richard Jones and Daniel Chard. Houdini's B.C.C is a small
club with big ideas that is looking forward to a wonderful 2021-2022. Please see
www.houdinis.co.uk/black-card-club.html.
12.6.21
Kevin
Quantum - additional tour dates announced. After Brighton's sell-out last
weekend new dates in London and Lichfield have been added. Never has an audience
been given so much control over how they view/enjoy/observe a magic show. Enjoy
all the tricks that are and ever were in 60 minutes! Kevin Quantum is a
Britain's Got Talent 2020 semi-finalist and was trained by Penn & Teller. Gain a
unique insight into deception! See
www.quantummagician.com/live-shows for all current dates and to book.
19th June: Litchfield. 24th July: London. 18th,19th September: London.
"Astonishing" ★★★★★ Evening News. "Art of deception demonstrated
perfectly" ★★★★★ Three Weeks.
12.6.21
Masters
of Magic 'United Magicians For The World' web streaming event, 17th-20th June
2021. "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" See
www.mastersofmagicconvention.com for full details.
12.6.21
Magic
and Mayhem! Hunstanton and Hailsham dates. From the producers: Once again
JezO and Bondini are pleased to be on the road again with their show Magic and
Mayhem! Shows throughout August at Princess Theatre, Hunstanton (Wednesdays
11th, 18th and 25th August) and at the Acting Moon Events Big Top, Hailsham,
Sussex, twice daily 4th-8th August, 12th-17th August, 23rd & 24th August, all
under the auspices of That's Entertainment Productions. The show will feature
new items as well as some old favourites and the audience will be amazed, amused
and definitely entertained by the high energy infectious personality of JezO and
the more sedate classic style of Bondini. For details and to book see:
www.actingmoonevents.com and
www.princesshunstanton.co.uk.
12.6.21
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week The Magic of David Copperfield II from 1979. Featuring a brilliant
opening sequence (music, choreography, camera work and magic) which
really demonstrates just why David Copperfield made such a huge impact
so early on in his career. DT. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here.
12.6.21
David
Copperfield's History of Magic - now available for pre-order! By
David Copperfield, Richard Wiseman and David Britland, with photographs
by Homer Liwag. An
illustrated, illuminating insight into the world of illusion from the
world's greatest and most successful magician, capturing its audacious
and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art form's most famous
artifacts housed at David Copperfield's secret museum.
In this personal journey through a unique and remarkable performing art,
David Copperfield profiles twenty-eight of the world's most
groundbreaking magicians. From the 16th-century magistrate who wrote the
first book on conjuring to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled
Houdini, to the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her
teeth, David Copperfield's History of Magic takes you on a wild
journey through the remarkable feats of the greatest magicians in
history.
The incredible stories are complimented by over 100 never-before-seen
photographs of artifacts from Copperfield's exclusive Museum of Magic,
including a 16th-century manual on sleight of hand, Houdini's
straightjackets, handcuffs, and water torture chamber, Dante's famous
sawing-in-half apparatus, Alexander's high-tech turban that allowed him
to read people's minds, and even some coins that may have magically
passed through the hands of Abraham Lincoln. By the end of the book,
you'll be sure to share Copperfield's passion for the power of magic.
This title will be released on October 26th, 2021 and is now available
for pre-order from
www.amazon.co.uk.
12.6.21
Wayne
& Mike’s Coffee Morning. Wayne and Mike start every Friday with a chat,
a coffee and a surprise guest. This week: Mark Mason. See
YouTube.
12.6.21
Dave
Loosley on Magicians Advice Podcast. Hosted by Phil Taylor and Ian
Brennan. Dropping in this week, special guest Dave Loosley talks with us
about performance, character, creating and releasing magic. Thank you
Dave for joining us on this episode:
www.spotify.com.
12.6.21
Tony
Junior presents his next online Magic Zoom Event this Monday, June 14th.
Tony writes: The virtual doors open at 7pm and will close when we are finished!
And what a line-up! Not one, but two guest lecturers! The first lecture
7.30pm–8.45pm with the fabulous all-round family entertainer from the States,
Conrad Cologne and after a short interval, we have magician Adam Hudson who has
authored three books of his own material.
Conrad Cologne is a full-time family entertainer. His focus on entertaining
families has allowed him to become a rising star in the magic world. He has
performed at fairs, festivals, and private events all over the Northeast; and
now through virtual performances, Conrad entertains families all over the
country. His routine Mis-Carved Jack-O-Lantern (produced by Wonder Imagery) was
a smash hit and completely sold out on its first run! Conrad's lecture focuses
on family entertainment, but every entertainer can take something away from it.
Adam Hudson's lecture will consist of entirely original routines written by Adam, including ways to reveal any spectator's birthday either in-person or over Zoom, a very clean ACAAN that again can be performed virtually, or in-person, and various other pieces including ESP revelations and PIN code divinations. As usual, the evening is free. The Zoom link will be here: www.tony-junior.co.uk/zoom and numbers are limited to the first 100. Hope to see as many of you as possible there. 12.6.21
The
Magic Researcher - Historical Research on Magicians and Magic Effects. In
his latest article The Magic Researcher (Phil Lawson) takes an in-depth look at
magician Joe Riding. Joe Riding - ‘The Champion of Commercial Magic’ is
the most in-depth look ever at Joe Riding; both his magic and his life. Tributes
and memories have been shared by his friends, including Wayne Dobson. See
www.themagicresearcher.wordpress.com.
12.6.21
Sili-Coin
Chip - Mark Leveridge Magic. This is an intriguing pseudo mental effect
using 5 coins each of which is marked with a different coloured sticker. The
coins are placed out of sight in a bag and the performer removes one of them and
without showing it to the audience and drops it into a small brass box which is
closed and left in full view. A spectator is invited to try and read the
magician’s mind and tell him which coloured coin he put into the box. When the
spectator freely selects any colour, amazingly he is proved to be 100% correct.
Clever method for a different type of close-up effect. This great routine is
available either as a TricKlip Video Download if you learn best from video, or
if you prefer written directions, then please select the E-Routine Download
order button which will deliver the instructions via a PDF text file. See
www.markleveridge.co.uk for more info and to watch a live performance.
12.6.21
Ulster
Society of Magicians AGM. James Hobart writes:
George Bleeks has been elected President of the Ulster Society of Magicians. He
joined the Society on 7th April 1975 and recently stood down as Honorary
Secretary after more than 30 years in the role.
At the AGM on Monday 7th June Peter Gunn took over as Chairman from Paul Heaney.
He is joined on the Committee by David Lillie (Vice Chairman), James Hobart
(Secretary), Craig Gill (Treasurer), Paul Gomac (Membership Secretary) and
members Alan "Toast" Keery, Trevor Price, Paula McIntyre, Lucie Wilson and
Henrik Fries Neumann (*tbc)
www.online-usm.com.
12.6.21
The
June 2021 E-Video Newsletter. Mark Leveridge writes: The latest edition of
the MLM monthly online video programme is ready for you to watch, featuring:
The Teach In – magically make a full tray of matches jump from one matchbox
to another. Pro Peeks – benefit from some great advice about waistband
amps taken from the Top Tips section of the E-Club Pro Archive. Keeping
Control Unplugged – part 12 sets out a whole range of things you can do to
make your journey to a show smooth and timely. Web Offers – a stunning
finger ring effect and a classic book of feature close-up and stand-up routines
are on offer this month. 60 Seconds To Success – advice on how to
maximise your show income. The Review Corner – comments and opinion on
the Bon Bon Box from Twister Magic. To watch the complete 37 minute online video
presentation you simply have to be signed up to Mark's free E-Club Lite, as you
will then receive the monthly MLM email newsletter in which you will find the
link to the E-Video Newsletter. Go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices for further details.
12.6.21
Magicseen Lite Issue 13. From the publishers: It's hard to believe, but on the
1st June we published the 13th edition of Magicseen Lite, our free download
taster magazine. A copy of Lite appears a month after the main issue of
Magicseen is published and contains some selected content from the main magazine
in order to give you an idea of what Magicseen is all about. If you haven't
tried Magicseen Lite yet, just go to
www.magicseen.com and you will be able to
download any/all of the 13 editions released so far at no cost. It's our gift to
you! And if you enjoy what you read and want to get hold of the full monte, then
we can offer you printed copy and download subs of 6 months, 1 year or 2 years
to ensure that you never need miss any of the great content that we put together
for you every two months. So get involved and join the Magicseen family now.
www.magicseen.com/product/magicseen-lite.
12.6.21
Wessex
Magical Association 90th Anniversary Celebration Convention, Sunday 3rd April
2022. From the organisers: Save the date now for our convention - A full day
of lectures from top names, together with a dealers hall, followed by our very
special evening gala show. Venue: Bournemouth. More details nearer the date.
www.wmagic.co.uk.
12.6.21
The
Unknown (Instant Download) - Mark Bendell, Lee Smith & Gary Jones - RSVPMagic.
For the first time Mark Bendell releases some of his best creations, including
Bag 4 Life, Ouija Card and Back to the Future. Sit back as Lee Smith and Gary
Jones bring the Bendell effects to life before a live audience and get stunning
reactions from material that is all relatively easy to do. There are 13
incredible routines on this download that runs for nearly two hours. See
www.rsvpmagic.com.
12.6.21
Remote
Control, Complete Pack by Wayne Goodman - Alakazam Magic. In these two PDF
books you will learn 12 simple effects that can be performed over camera or live
in person. Some of these I have been performing for years at trade shows to end
on a highlighted product etc as well as during my regular close-up table
hopping. These effects can be done either with the spectator making all the
decisions or totally hands off, meaning you can do it over zoom/video with the
spectator being at home with their own cards. See
www.alakazam.co.uk for more info and to order.
12.6.21
"Huddersfield
magician gets job working with legendary actress Joan Collins"
Click Here • "‘America’s Got Talent’ magician Patrick Kun makes Simon Cowell
a believer: ‘It can’t be explained’"
Click Here • "Patrick Kun: 5 Things To Know About The Magician Auditioning
For ‘AGT’ Season16"
Click Here • "Dunedin magician Jonathan Usher sweeps national awards, at
Magicana"
Click Here • "Magician Xavier Mortimer to open new show at the Strat July 1"
Click Here • "Markets, magicians and misdirection"
Click Here • "Liverpool Cruise Ship magician brings show to Aloft Liverpool"
Click Here • "Simon Cowell plans to conquer Las Vegas with deal worth up to
£10million a year"
Click Here • "Preview: Scotsman, illusionist Scott Silven mesmerizes
virtually with ‘The Journey’"
Click Here • And finally, at the new Avengers Campus
Tour in Disneyland, California, Dr Strange does a magic show!
YouTube • That's it for this week, your UK magic news is always
welcomed. See you next week, Duncan.
12.6.21