Number
1112 - Saturday 16th October 2021
Jonathan
Goodwin, Britain's foremost daredevil escapologist, rushed into hospital
on Thursday following a stunt that went terribly wrong. Described as
a modern-day superhero, somewhere between Houdini and Superman, Goodwin
has constantly challenged himself in a never-ending series of death
defying stunts. Just last year viewers were stunned by his performances
on America's Got Talent 2020, see MagicWeek
1049 (1st August 20200) and
number 1056 (19th September
2020) for videos. His latest stunt was in rehearsals for the upcoming
show America's Got Talent: Extreme.
"AGT: Extreme Contestant Jonathan Goodwin Hospitalized After Daredevil Stunt Goes Wrong" www.people.com.
"America's Got Talent stuntman almost dies after he fell 70 feet during show rehearsal" www.dailymail.co.uk.
"Stuntman Almost Dies In Horrific Accident"
www.tmz.com.
"‘America’s Got Talent: Extreme’ Pauses Production After On-Set
Accident"
www.variety.com.
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Magicbox
One Day Convention - Today! Saturday 16th October. From the organisers: Magicbox
are delighted to be able to offer a one-off super special magic day! In the
absence of this year’s South Tyneside International Magic Festival, Magicbox
have organised 6 of the UK's top magicians to offer their lectures right here in
the Magicbox mini theatre. Dave Loosley, Tom Crosbie, Luke Jermay, Joel
Dickinson, Noah Kelly (Nutty Noah) and Kennedy will lecture between 9am and 5pm
on Saturday 16th October. See
www.magicbox.uk.com for full details. In addition and in absence of the
usual convention, the Customs House, South Shields are running two gala shows.
On Friday 15th October 'Family Magic Extravaganza'
Click Here and on Saturday 16th October 'South Tyneside International Gala
Show'
Click Here.
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David
Alnwick's Nightmare Magic - London Horror Festival 28th & 29th October. A
Ghost Story told using Magic.
Writer and Magician David Alnwick brings his Sold-Out Edinburgh Fringe
hit show to London Horror Festival on 28th & 29th October at 8.30pm
at the
Pleasance, London.
When Rob Blake discovers a coded journal in his late uncle's attic, he
enlists his oldest friend David to help decipher its secrets. Join
David, as he demonstrates their terrifying discoveries to the world.
Magicians Only Note: Hey MagicWeek reader, this is a part play/part
magic performance. It isn't a series of tricks where the 'this bowl of
rice represents the universe' or 'this signed playing card represents
your soul', in fact, there's no magic by analogy. It's more akin to a
series of experiments and demonstrations of cursed/curious objects, each
with a haunted history. While I'm the only performer on stage, I'm not
the only voice in the show, and there's an overarching narrative
connecting it all together. I'm proud of it, and if you're a fan of
Lovecraftian horror and magic then I think you'll like it. Check out the
ticket link below and don't hesitate to get in touch via the website to
find out more.
"Among the most enjoyable, and almost certainly the most spontaneously
funny magician's on the Fringe."
★★★★ Broadway Baby. Tickets:
www.pleasance.co.uk. Also see
www.londonhorrorfestival.co.uk and
www.nightmaremagic.com.
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Northern
Magic Circle Online Zoom Dinner - 22nd October. Brian Lead,
Secretary of the Northern Magic Circle, writes: Our President, Roy
Field, invites you to join him for some 'after dinner' entertainment via
Zoom on Friday, 22nd October; 7.30pm for 8 o’clock. Owing to the ongoing
pandemic, we have to ask you to provide your own meal in the comfort of
your own home while we present the cabaret.
Roy will formally welcome guests to this autumn event at 8pm, and Alan
Maskell, President of the British Ring of the International Brotherhood
of Magicians, will propose a toast to the Society. The entertainment
will begin with the talented young magician Lorenzo, finalist in the
Magic Circle’s Young Magician of the Year competition. President Roy
will talk about 'X-Rated Magic', illustrated with examples! From the
archives, we will have Chairman Clive Moore, performing in the last
century. Top of the bill will be the wonderfully talented Nikola Arkane
from Northern Ireland (winner of the two top close-up awards at the last
British Ring convention), performing at the Magic Castle in Hollywood.
Then, there will be time to socialise. Do please support this free event
and enjoy some Northern hospitality. If not a member, contact John
Russell john@kirsand.co.uk and
you will receive the link two days before.
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South
Tyneside International Magic Festival Family Magic Extravaganza and Gala Show
15th - 16th October 2021. From the organisers: There will be star-studded
shows on offer for all to enjoy. However due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,
the usual convention that takes place as part of the festival will not go ahead
this year. The gala show features Nutty Noah (Winner of UK Family Entertainer
2018), Dave Loosley (a magician, mind reader and funny man), Max Fulham
(comedian and ventriloquist), Joel Dickinson (a master of misdirection) and
White Magic stunning illusionists and contortion). For full details see
www.southtyneside.gov.uk/magic-festival.
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The
London Magic Convention - Sold Out! Andy & Preston Nyman write: We
are overwhelmed by the response to the announcement of the LMC. The
convention sold out in four days, it’s incredible. Please do not turn up
on the day hoping to get in, as you will be disappointed. Have no fear,
we will be back next year. To join the mailing list go to
www.londonmagicconvention.co.uk.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week
René Lavand in a guest spot on The Paul Daniels Magic Show from 23rd January
1993. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here.
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The
Magic Circle Dealers Day - next Saturday! From the organisers: 10am to 5pm on Saturday,
23rd October 2021 at Fitzjohn's Primary School, 86a Fitzjohn's Avenue,
Hampstead, London NW3 6NP, a beautiful grade 2 listed building that looks a bit
like Hogwarts. Entry is free for Magic Circle members, including apprentice
members and members of The Magic Circle's Young Magicians' Club. Entry for
non-members is £5 payable on the door. Tube and overground stations nearby. Come
along, meet up with friends and buy from some great magic dealers.
www.themagiccircle.co.uk.
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Laura
London on Craig Petty's Magic TV: 'Talk Magic'. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and
Saturday at 9pm, Craig Petty sits down and chats with a well known magician; a
creator, a performer, or someone who has had a positive impact on the Magic
Community. "Laura London is one of the world’s best female sleight of hand
artists. She is also a highly skilled close-up magician, a cabaret performer, a
motivational speaker and an acclaimed lecturer on various aspects of the history
of magic"
YouTube.
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David
Copperfield's History of Magic. 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.
Professor Richard Wiseman and David Copperfield in conversation Click Here. David Copperfield's History of Magic will be released on November 25th in the UK and is now available for pre-order from www.amazon.co.uk. 16.10.21
Magical
Women with Connie Boyd - David Copperfield All-Star Magic Panel.
With Carisa Hendrix, Dania Diaz, Billy Kidd and Josephine Lee:
YouTube (part 1)
YouTube (part 2).
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Jake
Banfield: Modern Magic, Saturday 23rd October, London. Jake returns
to the Charlotte Street Hotel this October with his amazing magic show.
Downstairs in the sumptuous screening room at the Charlotte Street
Hotel, the audience will have their minds read, senses manipulated and
experience some of the most astonishing feats of modern magic. Sit down
and relax as Jake takes you on a journey of dapper deception,
sophisticated sleight of hand and mischievous mind games. Saturday 23rd
October 2021. Tickets: £35. Venue: The Charlotte Street Hotel, 15-17
Charlotte Street, London W1T 1RJ. www.modernmagic.co.uk.
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A
new issue of The Dodo is out now. The Dodo contains mainly card magic,
mentalism, and humour that some will find offensive. Over 18's only.
Very limited numbers. For payment details email
jerrysadowitz@hotmail.com.
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Surrey
Society Close-up Competition 2021. Adam Mosley writes: On Thursday,
the 14th of October the Surrey Society of Magicians held their annual
Close-up Competition. There was a packed auditorium with a mixture of
magicians and laypeople watching the ten acts in the theatre. A great
night was had by all with a very high standard throughout. We would like
to thank the audience members, Geoff Pescud the compère, the two lay
judges, and our magical judge Jamie Raven for their hard task in
choosing the top three acts. In third place was Tommy Knight, second was
Steve McShane and in first place was Colin Peters (pictured). A great
evening all round. The Mary Oberoi comedy award was won by Colin Peters.
Another fantastic competition night!
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Popup
Auction Services online Magic Auction now live. From the promoter: A
one-off auction by Popup Auction Services of magic books and tricks
closes at 3.30pm (BST) on Wednesday, 20th October. This is a timed
online auction with over 1,500 magic books. All bids are hidden. Bid
what you think a book or trick is worth, and we will inform you if your
bid is successful. Books in the auction include rare books, oddities,
and essential reading. Final bids must be made by 3.30pm (BST) on the
20th October when the auction goes offline. You can find details at
www.popupauctionservices.com.
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DTrik at the Kent Magicians Guild
on Tuesday 26th October. Mike Ingham writes: Mike Sullivan of DTrik (The Magic of Wayne Dobson) has
agreed to come along to our club to demonstrate the DTrik classics and
show off some new effects they have been working on.
Anyone who has used any DTrik effects knows they are very commercial
products at very reasonable prices. The quality is very high and the
routines are guaranteed to bring laughter to any audience.
We invite all magicians to come along and join in the evening.
Guest tickets are only £5, please email me at
mdimagic@outlook.com to
reserve a place.
Venue: The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent
TN13 1ZZ www.kentmagiciansguild.co.uk.
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Blackpool Magicians' Club
Clubroom Magic Auction - 28th October.
Blackpool Magicians' Club write:
After many requests we have reintroduced the BMC Clubroom Magic Auctions.
Blackpool Magicians' Club Clubroom Magic Auction on Thursday 28th October 2021
at
Blackpool Magicians' Club,
56-60 Caunce Street, Blackpool FY1 3LE. Commences 6pm prompt with viewing from 5pm. Admission is £4
for non-members. For
further details please contact Michael Shepherd
gmfs.msm@gmail.com.
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Norvil
& Josephine's Top Hat Act - London Dates. Saturday 23rd October and
Sunday 24th October at Battersea Power Station (The Coaling Jetty) and
Friday 29th October at King's Cross Station. 3 Shows per day. Norvil &
Josephine have created a mobile top hat theatre stage that will be
touring London this mid-term. The comedy magic duo turn the classic
notion of a Vaudeville act on its head in their new mobile show full of
twists and turns. It's street theatre like no other!
Norvil & Josephine have appeared on London’s West End, at The Magic Castle in Hollywood and at The Wintergarten in Berlin. These mid-term shows are made possible thanks to generous support from Battersea Arts Centre and The Mayor of London. Showtimes for these free shows will appear on the Pop-Up London website. Running time: 30 minutes. 16.10.21
Oliver
Tabor Lecture - Pentacle Club, Cambridge, 19th October. From the
organisers: Oliver's lecture covers ideas and effects from his
experience on stage, at corporate events, cruise ships, on TV and
beyond! Tuesday 19th October. Doors 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Visiting
magicians welcome, £10 door charge. Venue: Pentacle Club, St Andrew's
Church Centre, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge CB1 3JS.
www.pentacleclub.com.
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E-Club
Pro Select New Releases. The two routines extracted from the E-Club
Pro vaults that have been added to the Select range in October are: 1.
Amazon Predictor. An Amazon book box is displayed and inside, it
is claimed, is a book which Amazon has decided – in advance! – that a
spectator is going to order! Seven large cards, each depicting a
different book title, are mixed and a spectator is invited to select any
number from one to seven and this will be used to eliminate book titles
until just one remains. Once the elimination process is complete, the
final book selection is revealed. Incredibly, when the book box is
opened that is indeed the very book that is packaged inside. Very easy
to do, this is perfect for parlour or stage shows. 2. Ribbon Spread
Reverse. A freely chosen and signed card is shuffled back into a
deck which is then ribbon spread face down across the table. The
magician claims that he will now make the selection magically reveal
itself. Flipping the spread deck face up, instantly one card in the
centre is now seen to be reversed and still be face down. On removing it
the reversed card is seen to be the signed selection. This requires a
one-time preparation of a single card, but it is easy to perform. The
selection is genuinely free and there is no real re-set. Both these
video downloads cost just £7.00. To watch dems and to order go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
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News
Deadline reminder. MagicWeek welcomes your UK magic news (major and
minor), but please remember the news deadline: Thursday if possible; final
deadline 12 noon Friday. Many thanks, DT.
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"David
Copperfield is the eternal magic man"
Click Here • "Pete Holmes Is Grateful He Isn't A Magician"
YouTube • "The Prestige: the real-life warring Victorian magicians
who inspired the film"
Click Here • "TV magician who's appeared on The Generation Game
reunited with stolen unicycle"
Click Here • "The Prestige Ending Explained"
Click Here • "David Copperfield brings past to present in a
dramatic, powerful way in Las Vegas"
Click Here • "Michael Jordan Tried To Trick Magician David Blaine:
'I Didn't Shuffle, I Tried To Trick You'"
Click Here • "Magician Kevin Quantum set for Hopeman show"
Click Here • "Famous magician to hold meet and greet in Rochdale"
Click Here • That's it! Many thanks for your news as always - see
you next week, Duncan.
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