Number
1122 - Saturday 25th December 2021
It’s
Christmas Day! And MagicWeek is delighted to announce that there's still one
unopened present under the tree, just for our readers... but you'll have to wait
until next week to unwrap it, when we will be the first to share a link to a new
documentary film about the legendary Berglas Effect. It includes unseen footage
of David performing, as well as contributions from well known magicians. Be the
first to see this unique film on 1.1.22 via MagicWeek.
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Edinburgh
International Magic Festival. This year's festival (17th-30th
December) has a packed lineup. Here's just one of the events: On Tuesday
28th December R. Paul Wilson will take part in an "Ask Me Anything"
presentation. Star of BBC's "The Real Hustle" R. Paul Wilson reveals how
con artists keep finding new suckers and why. No matter how much we
think we know, all of us can still fall for the right scam. Featuring
live demonstrations of classic con games, magic, mystery and a little
bit of creative BS, this is a rare opportunity to hear the truth about
professional liars and manipulators. See
www.magicfest.co.uk/whats-on-2021 for the complete programme of
events.
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The
Session (14th-16th January 2022) postponed. From the organisers: Unfortunately, due to
the anticipated UK regulations in January, The Session has been
postponed until later in 2022. We'll be confirming new dates early
January.
The Session.
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The
Magic Circle Christmas Show is now on! "A seasonal spectacular at our wonderful
London headquarters... Take the festive season to another level and experience
one of the true highlights of the magical year. Magicians and variety performers
from around the world will bewilder and astound you in an action packed show in
our own theatre. Grab a drink beforehand and enjoy some fun close-up magic in
the club room and elsewhere, and explore our fabulous building and museum, jam
packed with artefacts and memorabilia." Book via
www.themagiccircle.co.uk.
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Ehrlich
Brothers Dream & Fly, The SSE Arena, London, 13th August 2022. In this gigantic show, the two
World Record breaking magicians will present jaw-dropping and unique
illusions that have to be seen to be believed in their spectacular live
show. They will appear from nowhere with a helicopter, fly in a golden
Lamborghini and make the world's largest candy jar appear. In addition,
the two magic brothers will perform magic in the middle of the audience.
Andreas and Chris Ehrlich said: "After our first phenomenal show in
2019 in the UK, we were very excited to come back to The SSE Arena in
2022. Unfortunately, Covid-19 thwarted our plans. We are very happy that
we have now found a new date. See you on 13th August 2022"
Tickets:
www.axs.com. 25.12.21
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week, The
Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show 1985, starring: Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee,
The Brian Rogers Dancers, Kate Bellamy and Donald Waugh, The Jazzy Jumpers, Zhou
Shurong, Fenella Fielding, Ali Bongo, Lance Burton and Sooty & Sweep with
Matthew Corbett. From 26th December 1985. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here.
25.12.21
Will
Goldston’s 1934 classic Who’s Who in Magic is now back in print and available from CollectingMagicBooks.com.
As a cornerstone of the global magic scene for decades, Will Goldston was
ideally placed to produce a "Who’s Who" of magic. The idea was suggested to
Goldston in 1904 by Professor Hoffmann and Houdini provided further
encouragement. Despite this, he didn’t start producing the work until 1932,
completing it in 1934.
The book contains an unusual mix of professional magicians, semi-professionals
and amateurs, making it an indispensable reference for people researching magic history today.
114-page paperback with 24 additional pages of photographs and autographs of
magicians, £12. Available exclusively from
CollectingMagicBooks.com.
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David
Britland's Cardopolis Newsletter. Cardopolis issue 22 'With a
Flourish' has just been published. Magic, notes,
trivia, and other fragments from the deceptive art. It's free, but a
click on the 'Buy Me A Coffee' link is a nice thought. Subscribe at:
www.cardopolis.substack.com.
25.12.21
The
Silent Rings by Axel Hecklau: A Video-Masterclass offering a new approach to
the classic linking rings. Have you performed the rings for decades? This will
give your routine a real boost. Would you like to learn the rings from scratch?
This will guide you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the linking
rings. You will not only learn the how, but the why?...
FISM winner Axel Hecklau has compressed 40 years
of experiences into 3 and a half hours of crystal clear magic teaching. On top
of very important theoretical thoughts on structure, dramaturgy, and routining
classical moves and figures, you will learn how to link two rings with
absolutely no sound in fluid motion in many different ways.
Watch the trailer.
You will get a very practical 7 ring routine with all theoretical background
information (deep analysis), all the mechanical moves plus all the silent links
and unlinks that Axel developed over the past 5 years. Rediscover this very
practical piece of magic - performable for 10 people or 1,000 people. If you
like the linking rings you need to study this masterclass. If not, you still
need to study it! Instant download and online video:
www.axelhecklau.com.
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Damian Surr 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. "Damian Surr - Business of Magic, Business Success, App
Development and more"
YouTube.
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Colour
Change Cheek to Cheek by Frank Paul. Mr E Enterprises write: Frank Paul was
a local Stoke-on-Trent magician who I first met when he demonstrated at our
local magic shop (sadly long since closed). His speciality was card tricks,
among the shop’s selection was this effect which I understand was his adaption
to the Hoodwink’s routine Cheek to Cheek.
Paul showed a blue backed deck of playing cards to be ordinary front and back,
then he allowed me to select a face up card which was inserted face upwards into
the centre of the pack. The deck was cut into halves and one face up half was
shuffled into the other face down half. The pack was then spread to show it was
in a muddle. Suddenly, spreading the deck across the shop counter, I was amazed
to see all the backs had magically changed colour to red. All except one card
that was face up. When Paul removed this face up card it was the very card I had
chosen and as a surprise climax it had a blue back!
It was a sale there and then and became one of my favourite card effects with
which to fool not only my audiences, but other magicians as well. It proved the
perfect stunner to end any card session. Paul died many years ago and he gave me
the rights to this superior trick on the understanding I would be sure only to
sell them under his name and give a mention of Douglas Hood the then owner of
the popular Hoodwink series of card effects. Comes with quality poker sized
Bicycle cards and instructions. Post free within the UK for a short time. Only
£14.99.
www.mreenterprises.co.uk.
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Meet
the scientists who perform magic tricks on birds. "Performing magic tricks
with Eurasian jays helps scientists to understand the animals’ powers of
perception, but also their ability to read minds, remember the past and
anticipate the future." Read the full story (with video) by Sam Wong:
www.newscientist.com.
25.12.21
A Woman's Hour Christmas Mixtape. "Emma Barnett looks back over her first year at Woman's Hour, from holding those in power to account to hearing from women who found themselves in the most ordinary and extraordinary circumstances. Clemency Burton-Hill explains the choice she felt she was presented with after a brain haemorrhage. 'Annie' describes how home-schooling three children while trying to work made her feel that she was failing at everything. Lady Lavinia Nourse and Amanda Knox spoke exclusively about the experience of being cleared of the most serious crimes. Plus, knitting patterns as code and what can go wrong when you are being sawn in half by Paul Daniels." 10am on Monday 27th December on BBC Radio 4. See TV Magic for details. 25.12.21
Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year from Merlins! Phil
and Mark of Merlins of Wakefield would like to wish all their friends and
customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Their latest ‘Mail’ magazine will be out early January with loads of new magic,
articles and offers.
Just email them your details for a free copy:
merlins@btconnect.com.
www.merlinswakefield.co.uk.
25.12.21
Light
Box - Alakazam Magic. Sebastien Calbry and Dylan Sausset combine their
limitless creativity to offer you a unique card revelation which will not fail
to amaze your spectators! A card is chosen and then lost in the deck. You then
take your card case which you show to be empty and light it with the flashlight of a
borrowed smartphone whereupon the light turns into the chosen card! Find out
more and watch a demo at
www.alakazam.co.uk.
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Christmas again! See you next week, Duncan.
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