Number
1113 - Saturday 23rd October 2021
Evolution
of Magic, Blackpool - Final week. From the promoters: Starring Craig Christian
Magician and Illusionist who has the dexterity of a true artist. He
performs miracles with just a deck of cards. His urban and edgy style is
changing the face of magic and entertainment. Whilst Elizabeth’s
thought-provoking tales of the impossible delve into the world of the
unknown. You may recognise Elizabeth who recently appeared and performed
on ITV's ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. Having got through 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. See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com and
YouTube.
23.10.21
Kranzilla
Unleashed. From the publishers: A New Book Plus A Special Offer. Magicseen
Publications are delighted to announce the impending release of a brand new
printed book featuring the magic of US performer Nathan Kranzo. Called
Kranzilla Unleashed, this 119 page 6" x 9" soft cover illustrated tome
contains over 60 routines, ideas and visual gags from an entertainer who blends
a quirky sense of humour with often easy-to-do yet killer magic. With material
suitable for close-up, stand-up and mentalism, you will discover in this book
magic to delight and entertain your audiences, magic which ranges from the
unusual (e.g. visibly moving a watch tan up your arm!) to traditional (e.g. a
spectator cuts to the four Aces) and much of it is infused with the Kranzo
humour and fun.
Kranzilla Unleashed will be available from the w/c 15th November 2021, but if you place your order before the 8th November, you can take advantage of a special offer where you can at the same time either take out a subscription to Magicseen (1 or 2 years, printed or download) for half price, or if you already subscribe, you can extend your current sub at the half price rate too. For more details and to order go to www.magicseen.com. Please note that the half price subscription offer expires on the 7th November, so act now. 23.10.21
Magic
at the Angles. Starring comedy magician Mandy Muden, multi award-winning
magician Richard Griffin, comedy variety act Ben Langley and comedy magician
Olly Day at the Angles Theatre, Wisbech on Saturday 30th October. Showtimes
2.30pm and 7.30pm, tickets adults £14.00 kids £11.50. Book now at
www.anglestheatre.co.uk.
23.10.21
The
new deluxe edition of Robert-Houdin’s Memoirs is out today exclusively from
CollectingMagicBooks.com. Robert-Houdin is affectionately referred to as
“the father of modern magic” in gratitude of the many developments he made in
the art of conjuring. He created many magic effects and pioneered the use of
electricity, both for stage tricks and for more practical purposes. In this
book, he describes his life, achievements and struggles with great story-telling
and humour.
In this new definitive edition, Lacelles Wraxall’s 1859 translation is
reproduced in full, along with his preface written for the British and American
editions. It is the first British edition to be fully indexed and it also
includes a new introduction. The hardback book has 353 pages, illustrated
buckram boards, black card endpapers, head and tail bands and a dust jacket. It
is £25 and is available to purchase today.
As a special offer, the first fifty orders of this book also receive a strictly
limited reprint of Robert-Houdin's The Priory, The Home of Robert-Houdin,
translated by Professor Hoffmann. Only 50 copies of these 14-page A5 booklets
will be produced. Most of these have been snapped up during the pre-order but
there are still some available.
For more details and photos of the book, and to purchase your copy visit
www.collectingmagicbooks.com.
23.10.21
Marc
Kerstein 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. "Marc Kerstein, the undisputed king of app magic, talks apps,
creativity and more."
YouTube
23.10.21
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week
Wayne Dobson, captured here during his breakthrough period, on Live From Her
Majesty's some 36 years ago on 27th October 1985. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here
23.10.21
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."
Phil and Ian are joined by Shawn Farquhar and Jon Ornoy to talk about
their film Lost in the Shuffle:
Podbean.
23.10.21
The
Magic Circle Dealers Day - today from 10am! 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.
23.10.21
Marc
Oberon South London Magic Society Lecture. From the organisers: FISM winner
Marc Oberon presents his lecture (performance and explanations) of many of his
original ideas to South London Magic Society on Tuesday 2nd November from 8pm -
10pm at Clock House Church Hall, Clock House Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4JP. See:
EWave, Way Out, Master Deck, Incarnation2, Bang On and Insider to
name just a few. With insights and effects from the fields of Mentalism,
Close-up , Parlour and Stage Magic there’ll be something for everyone. £10 for
non-members (pay on the door) which can go towards the Membership fee (£35) if
you then decide to join.
23.10.21
Fraud:
Don’t Miss a Trick. "Fraud is like a magic trick; designed to focus your
attention on one thing, while another happens without you ever suspecting it. In
this unique collaboration with Troy the Magician, we expose how these criminals
operate, reveal how their scams work and make sure you’re ready for whatever
they’ve got hidden up their sleeve. HSBC UK." See
YouTube.
23.10.21
Blackpool Magicians' Club
Clubroom Magic Auction - 28th October. Blackpool Magicians' Club write:
After many requests we have reintroduced the BMC Clubroom Magic Auctions. 100s
of books, tricks, varied apparatus and memorabilia will be going under the
hammer. Lots and pictures can be seen here:
www.blackpoolmagic.com/auction. See the BMC Clubroom back open and
functioning – with drinks and refreshments available. Bring the family to see
the Illuminations – and pick up some new magic on the same day. We look forward
to seeing you. Thursday 28th October. Commences 6pm prompt (Doors open: viewing
5pm, sellers 4pm), Admission is £4.00 for non-members. Blackpool Magicians'
Club, 56-60 Caunce Street, Blackpool FY1 3LE. Tickets:
www.eventbrite.co.uk.
23.10.21
London
Horror Festival 2021 interview: David Alnwick: Nightmare Magic.
"I've spent the last four years searching for the best way to use magic to tell
a story, instead of just having a trick stand alongside a story..." This is
an interview with David Alnwick about his upcoming show 'Nightmare Magic' at the
Pleasance, London on 28th and 29th October
Click
Here. And: "Alnwick has reached a point in his career where he could
coast on the formidable skill set that has earned his reputation and probably
still cause daily stampedes for a spot in his shows. But Nightmare Magic shows
that he has instead chosen to innovate, pushing his own boundaries and the
boundaries of magic as a genre..." ★★★★★ To read the full spoiler-free
review in World Magic Review
Click Here. Tickets:
www.pleasance.co.uk. Also see
www.londonhorrorfestival.co.uk and
www.nightmaremagic.com.
23.10.21
Curious
Tales & Unusual Phenomena, today, Saturday 23rd October at The Seagull Theatre,
Lowestoft, Suffolk. Enjoy an evening of mystery and intrigue, experience the
tension and heightened expectations of a Victorian Parlour Show that immerses
the audience in the visual and ‘unworldly’ phenomena of the era. Book online at
www.theseagull.co.uk
or call the box office on 01502 589726. Also see
YouTube.
23.10.21
The
Mark Leveridge October Podcast. Mark's 30 minute monthly podcast is always
worth a listen and for October he talks about the following. I’ve missed the
funny things that spectators say at live gigs : magic at the drop of a hat is
not for me : top performers can create an impression as much by HOW they perform
as by WHAT they perform : Megan Swann’s rise to President of the Magic Circle
should be more about her abilities than the fact she is the first female to hold
the office : a life of writing is recognised : sleight of hand or self working?
– a choice that can define our interest in magic : seeing magic through the eyes
of my grandchildren. You can get free access either from
www.markleveridge.co.uk/podcast-archive, or from
www.markleveridge.podbean.com where you can also sign up to be a follower
and receive each new edition automatically.
23.10.21
Marvels of Mystery, Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon, today! From the promoter: Four of The Magic Circle’s star magicians join forces in Marvels of Mystery, a new magic show for the whole family, featuring marvellous magic, wonderful illusion, laughs, gasps and stunning sleight of hand sorcery. Join your host crazy comedy conjuror Danny Lee Grew as he introduces sleight of hand master Dean Leavy (The Magic Circle’s Young Magician of the Year), the award winning magical ballerina Megan Swann (current President of The Magic Circle), and finally The Curator Scott Penrose (Past President of The Magic Circle), who will be presenting Robert Houdin’s Marvellous Orange Tree from 1840, plus Maskelyne's chilling mind reading automaton Psycho, which makes its first appearance on a British stage in over 100 years! A must-see for any magic fan. For a truly magical experience, book your tickets today for Marvels of Mystery before they disappear: Saturday 23rd October 2021 2pm & 6pm Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon. For more information visit www.marvelsofmystery.com and for tickets see www.marvelsofmystery.com/uk-tour. 23.10.21
Christian Lee is Magic! - London, 25th-30th October. Half-term fun for all the family, from "The King of Comedy Magic" Jacksons Lane, London. Reaching the live finals of Britain’s Got Talent and with over 500 million YouTube hits worldwide, Christian Lee is "The King of Comedy Magic" (Time Out). Bringing fun, frolics and illusion to Jacksons Lane for the half-term (with a special guest joining him each day), kids and grown-ups won't believe their eyes at this non-stop feast of tricks, magic and comedy. Not to be missed! "Christian is one of the few magicians who genuinely crosses the divide between comedy and magic. He possesses the comic genius of Tommy Cooper along with world class skill" TNT Magazine. Monday 25th to Saturday 30th October 12noon & 3pm. Tickets £12.95. For more info and to book see www.jacksonslane.org.uk. 23.10.21
How Magic Changed TV. "The story of magic on television, examining the challenges of performing illusions for a TV camera that can see everything. Some of the most successful modern magicians reveal the performers who inspired them, and take a look back at how performers like Paul Daniels, Penn & Teller, Derren Brown, David Blaine and Dynamo transformed the art form." (Repeat) Sunday 31st October on Channel 5. See TV Magic for details. 23.10.21
"The
Curious, Astounding Collection of the Magician Ricky Jay" [requires free
account sign-up]
www.nytimes.com.
"The Ricky Jay Collection" [auction link] www.sothebys.com. 23.10.21
"'A
lovely talented man': Tributes to Cromer Pier Show headliner Phil Butler"
www.northnorfolknews.co.uk.
"Phil Butler dead aged 51: Jason Manford and Craig Revel-Horwood lead tributes
after ‘charming’ comedian dies suddenly"
www.thesun.co.uk.
"Comedian and panto star Phil Butler dies aged 51"
www.metro.co.uk.
"Comic and magician Phil Butler who was the first to entertain British troops in Afghanistan dies suddenly aged 51" www.dailymail.co.uk. 23.10.21
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tickets to see Magic Goes Wrong in the West End!"
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Click Here • Thank you as always for your UK magic news - it is
always welcomed. See you next week, Duncan.
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