Number
1114 - Saturday 30th October 2021
Edinburgh
MagicFest returns with a full festive programme for Christmas. From
the organisers: MagicFest reappears this winter with its first live
programme in two years. Magic workshops, shows for kids, others for
grown ups, storytelling, live music... the festival has a packed lineup
of some of the best Scottish performers and magicians straight from The
Magic Circle!
For the first time in its 12 year history, MagicFest presents shows for
children aged 0-3 years old. Snow Tale, produced by Scottish playwright
and actor Natalya McDonald. This delightful show is about love, family
and home, with magic, sensory games and a ‘buzzing’ disco.
The Scottish Storytelling Centre is also home to the majority of shows,
a stunning, intimate theatre in the heart of the old town. Con Artist,
card sharp and star of BBC’s ‘The Real Hustle’ Paul Wilson heads the
lineup alongside London based Laura London, bringing her hit West End
show ‘Cheat’ to the festival. Fringe sell-out sensation, Kevin Quantum
performs ‘The Trick That Fooled’, a show about magic tricks that have
fooled some of the smartest and most creative people from the last 100
years. He’s joined by Fringe favourites Elliot Bibby and Magic Gareth
with famous Edinburgh family performers Gary James and Tricky Ricky
completing the lineup with their hilarious family shows.
The final festival performance Hogmanay House fuses magic with
storytelling and live music. Charting the history and origins of
Hogmanay in a delightful 75 minute performance at the exquisite Royal
Scots Club in the Edinburgh New Town, on the 30th December - just before
the bells! Featuring an all-star cast: Scottish Singer Songwriter
Ainsley Hamill (featured in The Guardian Album of the Month 2021)
alongside fellow musician/composer Ron Jappy, silver-tongued storyteller
and wand-maker Jock Ferguson, sleight of hand maestro Lewis Barlow and
mentalist Drew McAdam.
For Artistic Director Kevin Quantum, magic is much more than just
tricks: "For me magic is about bringing joy into people’s lives,
providing a moment of escapism and offering a mesmerising, impossibly
brilliant alternative view of reality. Come, enjoy a show, and be that
kid again!" 17th-30th December. For full details of all our events and activities see
www.magicfest.co.uk.
30.10.21
I.B.M.
British Ring Social Get Together Day, Saturday 6th November. Alan Maskell
writes: On Saturday 6th November the I.B.M. British Ring is holding a social get
together from 11am to 5pm at Hinckley, Leicestershire. Although primarily an
event for British Ring members, there are a few spaces available for other
interested magicians at £10 for the day. The event includes talks by Richard
Cadell, Mike Sullivan and Wayne Dobson, close-up magic and a magic quiz!
There is a basic lunch available for £5 and both this and entry must be booked
in advance; the lunch by Sunday 31st October, and the event by 2nd November.
Payment is on the day, but you must be booked in beforehand, please don't just
turn up! The entrance fee will be deducted from your membership fee if you join
the British Ring on the day. For further details, or to book, please contact the
British Ring Secretary by email
moira1.fletcher@gmail.com or by telephone 07771 613894.
30.10.21
"Amanda
Abbington breaks silence on ‘worst six days’ after fiancé Jonathan Goodwin
almost killed in stunt accident." Read the full story by Kim Novak in
www.metro.co.uk. "AGT: Extreme’s Jonathan Goodwin says ‘love and support has
been a lifesaver’"
see
www.theblast.com.
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DiscountMagic.co.uk: DiscountMagic.co.uk have been supplying affordable magic supplies quickly and
professionally since 2003. We make sure to always have UK stock of what we
advertise and ship it to customers ASAP. We have been a staple of many UK and
international conventions, bringing a fresh approach since we started. See
www.discountmagic.co.uk.
30.10.21
"Young
& Strange Showreel 2021"
YouTube [What a fantastic new showreel from Britain's Young &
Strange! DT].
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week
silent magic from Stuart Millar on BBC1's Children in Need Appeal from 21st
November 1986. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here.
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David
Copperfield's History of Magic - Out Now! 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.
Cardopolis and David Copperfield's History of Magic: YouTube. David Copperfield's History of Magic is now available via www.amazon.co.uk. [My copy arrived last week with a resounding thud. I've only had a quick peek, but this is a book that every magician will really treasure. DT.] 30.10.21
Spooky Nyman 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. "Spooky Nyman - The London Magic Convention, Mazel Magazine,
Andy Nyman and more."
YouTube.
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The
Tarbell Course in Magic is one of the few sets of magic books that every
magician should own. It covers all genres of magic in great detail and is as
useful to an experienced professional as it is to a hobbyist beginner. This
would keep any magician occupied for many years. An incredible resource, fully
indexed, with over 3,400 pages of magic. This is the full set of books, not the
much shorter single compilation volume. For more information and to order visit
www.collectingmagicbooks.com.
30.10.21
Web
of Secrets. Mark Bennett writes: Web of Secrets is a weekly review show that
scours the depths of the internet to find hidden gems. These classic and new
releases are given an honest and no holds barred review by 3-time FISM champion
Matthew Wright. His reviews can be purchased at a discounted price direct from
the Web of Secrets store:
www.webofsecrets.store. YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/c/WebofSecretsMagic.
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Magical
Women with Connie Boyd - David Copperfield All-Star Magic Panel, Part 3.
With Carisa Hendrix, Dania Diaz, Billy Kidd and Josephine Lee. New part
3: YouTube
(also see part 1
YouTube and part 2
YouTube).
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Ben Earl
at the Associated Wizards of the South. Adrian Tritton writes: The AWS will
be hosting Ben Earl's latest lecture as part of his 'Inside Out' tour at 7.30pm
on Tuesday, 2nd November. This brand new lecture is based on his best selling book 'Inside Out' and will
feature live performance and explanations from the book, as well as brand new
material that no one has ever seen.
This is open to magic guests, so if you would like to come along, please do
invite them. The tickets are only £10 for non-members.
If you would like to attend please send an email to
paul.chandler2@sky.com.
Venue: The Southern Parishes,
Hedge End,
Southampton
SO30 4BB www.wizardsofthesouth.com
.
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Ben
Earl's 'Inside Out' lecture at the Cornish Magical Society on November 4th.
Jon Martin writes: Ben Earl will be presenting his 'Inside Out' lecture for The
Cornish Magical Society on November 4th at Membly Hall, Cliff Road, Falmouth
TR11 4NT. Non members are welcome to attend for £15.00, please contact Jon
Martin (club secretary) on 07443 577497. We are planning to start at 8pm so
please arrive in good time. See you there.
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Lee Hathaway Northamptonshire Magicians Club Lecture.
David Miller writes:
Lee is a Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle and fooled Penn & Teller. Tuesday, 2nd November
at 8pm
at Brafield Working Mens Club, 35 Bedford Road, Northampton NN71BD. Non-members
welcome, £10 on the evening.
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Out
of Credit - Discount Magic. The next generation mentalists credit
card with contactless technology. 7 Reveals in 1 Card. Perform number
forces, card forces, verbal forces and comedy magic all from your
wallet! Includes specially produced "Credit Card" and full instructions
for 8 effects, which include a contactless prediction. Great to carry
and perform. Order from
www.discountmagic.co.uk/shop/mentalism/out-of-credit.
30.10.21
Magicseen
Book and Sub Combo. Magicseen write: In the w/c 15th November Magicseen is
publishing its latest book, Kranzilla Unleashed. This 120 page soft cover
book features over 60 routines, ideas and gags from US comedy performer Nathan
Kranzo. There is magic for most tastes with material suitable for close-up,
stand-up and mentalism performances, and most of it blended with the Kranzo
quirky sense of humour. The contents of the book should be tempting enough for
those looking for practical, workable material, but if you pre-order your copy
no later than 7th November, you can also take up the option for a half price
subscription to Magicseen Magazine. You can opt for a 1 or 2 year printed copy
or download sub and pay just 50% of the normal price, making signing up now
ridiculously great value! Oh, and if you already have a current subscription,
you can still take up the offer and we will simply extend your present sub
period by either 1 or 2 years. So act now and go to
www.magicseen.com and get
the best of both worlds.
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Wayne
Fox Lecture - Bath Circle of Magicians, November 4th. Roger Nicot writes: On
November 4th, you will be fooled and amazed by the Lovely London Sly Sorcerer,
Wayne Fox. I love the way this guy thinks. No pipe dreams with unnatural hand
motions. Everything is real world, performance ready. Everything Wayne will show
us is from his working, professional repertoire. During his Zoom Lecture last
spring, he amazed us with a very standard magician's prop. I hope he does it
again. Good solid magic with strong entertainment value (the way it should be!).
I hope to see you all next Thursday! (First Thursday of the month). £5 for
non-Bath Members (pay on the night). Until then: Stay Safe - Stay Healthy - Stay
Magi. Thursday November 4th at 8pm. Venue: St Mary's Church, Queen Square,
Saltford BS31 3EL.
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Harry
Robson - Nottingham Guild of Magicians lecture, November 4th. Stuart Brown
writes: Harry Robson is a firm favourite in the world of magic and really needs
no introduction. This lecture will feature real reputation makers. Featuring
coins, cards, wallets, mind-reading effects, tips, routines and more. If you've
seen Harry performing before then you'll know what a treat you're in for, and if
you haven't then this is one lecture you won't want to miss. A welcome return to
the club - it's going to be a fun-packed night. Thursday November 4th at The
Pond Hills Lane Community Centre, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 8DR.
Visiting magicians welcome - £10 - payable on the night. Doors open 7.00pm -
7.30pm prompt start.
www.thenottinghamguildofmagicians.co.uk.
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Bring
and Buy Sale - South Downs Magicians, November 3rd. From the organisers: On
Wednesday 3rd November at 8pm South Downs Magicians will be having a bring and
buy sale. Visiting magicians are welcome free of charge. If you have anything
for sale or to swap, bring it along. You will need cash to buy as no one will be
able to take credit cards. This is a Covid safe meeting, and we ask that all
attending be double jabbed or take a lateral flow test on the day and that
everyone wear a mask. The meeting will be held in the Handcross Parish Hall,
High Street, Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6BJ. Anyone wishing to come along
please contact Jonathan Cann
jcann27@gmail.com 01444 230409 or 07850 917126
www.southdownsmagicians.co.uk.
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20%
off at Read My Mind! 20% off any of our mentalism products from now until
midnight (GMT) on Monday 1st November. Simply use the code HALLOWEEN during
checkout and the store will automatically deduct your savings in your shopping
cart. See
www.readmymind.co.uk.
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Learning
From Experience - A New Advice E-Book From Mark Leveridge. From the
publishers: This is volume 6 in The Professional Worker Series, a selection of
no-nonsense advice e-books which tap into Mark's 40 years of professional
experience in order to provide readers with relevant, pertinent and highly
useful advice and information on a range of magic topics. With previous
publications in the series covering advice on table hopping, marketing, trade
show work, mix and mingle magic and show management, Mark turns his attention in
this brand new e-book to bite size advice on 20 things that he wishes he had
known when he first started magic. The information is the culmination of decades
of working for lay people, of making mistakes and learning from them, of always
striving to do better, and it's a fascinating peek at 20 aspects of magic and
performance that apply to anyone who entertains either for money or just for
fun. Reading this book will give you loads of ideas and insights that will help
you to fine tune your own work in order to become the best version of you, the
magician. Learning From Experience will be published on the 1st November and
costs just £10.00. Get your copy from
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
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The Curious Life and Death of Harry Houdini. The magician and escape artist's sudden death at the peak of health has long remained mysterious. This programme contemplates whether it was an accident or something much darker. Sunday 31st October on Smithsonian. Repeat. See TV Magic for details. 30.10.21
"Sotheby's
Sells Collection of Magician Ricky Jay for $3.8 Million"
Click Here. "Presto Change-o! Illusionist Ricky Jay’s Collection of Wondrous
Ephemera Makes $3.8 Million Magically Appear for Sotheby’s"
Click Here.
30.10.21
"Piff
The Magic Dragon Announces Three-Year Extension At Flamingo Las Vegas"
Click Here • "Half a century ago, a Moomba magic trick changed his
life"
Click Here • "Joshua Jay explains how magicians think — without
ruining the magic"
Click Here • "Peter Glanville on Polka Theatre's £8.5 million
development"
Click Here • "Magic Goes Wrong - Behind the Scenes"
Click Here • "The Magician’s Elephant review – a puppet you’ll never
forget"
Click Here • "Magician Kevin Quantum set for Hopeman show"
Click Here • "Families Invited to Special Kellar's Show in Erie on
Halloween Day"
Click Here • "Drummond Money-Coutts: the magician who loves suits"
Click Here • "Mind-blowing master hypnotist and illusionist Derren
Brown lived up to 'Showman' billing"
Click Here • Please remember the "Thursday if possible, Friday 12
noon absolute" deadline for all news submissions - have a magic week, Duncan.
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