Number
1136 - Saturday 2nd April 2022
Blackpool
Magic Convention 2023 - registration opens Monday, April 4th, at 10am. From
the organisers: Blackpool Magicians Club are pleased to announce that the online
registration hub for the 2023 Blackpool Magic Convention opens at 10am on
Monday, 4th April. Book early to make sure that you get the best seats in the
house and remember that our VIP Tickets are available in very limited numbers
and sell-out almost immediately. 10am Monday April 4th:
www.blackpoolmagicconvention.com. Watch the brand new "Blackpool Magic
Convention 2022 highlights" video here:
YouTube.
2.4.22
The
David Berglas Award 2022. Many congratulations to John Archer, seen here
receiving The David Berglas Award at The British Magical Society's annual dinner
on Friday, 25th March. Formed in Birmingham in 1905, The British Magical Society is the oldest magical
society in Europe. The first President was David Devant, who was also the first
President of The Magic Circle. The Trophy is awarded annually to a British
magician for "Outstanding Contribution to Magic". See
www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk and
www.john-archer.com. Photo: John Archer and British Magical Society
President Dr Bob King. (See John Archer tonight in 'Stand Up For Ukraine' at the
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, live and online. Details:
www.everymantheatre.org.uk)
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Paul
Zenon on Paul Boross's Humourology Podcast. Paul Zenon is a master magician,
comedian, actor, and writer. Paul joins Paul Boross and The Humourology Podcast
to discuss how comedy and magic have a lot in common. From television to the
stage to the street, he walks Paul Boross through his life of magic and comedy:
YouTube.
(Great chat with Paul Zenon here. DT).
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Peter
Clifford's Magical Mythologies. 5th-9th April at The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol.
Discover why you can't trust your eyes... and you may well not believe your
mind, with Peter Clifford's latest, mind-melting magic show. In the intimate
space of The Wardrobe Theatre, Peter Clifford will weave his magic around
stories of life, conjuring and the wonders of the world. Join him as he plays
with puzzles of perception and prestidigitates for your pleasure. Let your grip
on reality slip for a moment and be transported into something far more
fantastical and exciting. You really have to see it to not believe it. For
details and to book visit
www.thewardrobetheatre.com.
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The
Comedy Helpline - a brand new book from Magicseen. From the publishers: On
Monday 25th April 2022 Magicseen Publications will be releasing a new book on
magic comedy! Entitled The Comedy Helpline, this 120 page, soft backed, full
colour printed tome is designed to help you to add comedy to your performances.
Using our network of magic comedy contacts from around the world, Magicseen have
asked top acts such as Scott & Muriel, Michael Finney, Nathan Kranzo, Alan
Hudson, John Archer, Graham Jolley and many more the questions to which you
would want the answers. Such as "Can you use comedy even if you're not naturally
funny?", "Is it important to write your own original comedy material?", "Why is
comedy important to audiences?", plus many more. You will learn pearls of wisdom
from those who have been there and done it, plus we have included a selection of
great one liners, magic routines and visual gags for you to include in your own
shows. Pre-Order your copy of The Comedy Helpline at £25.00 + p&p before
midnight (BST) on Sunday 24th April 2022 and we will add to your Magicseen
account a free download copy of the Comedy For The Well Groomed Performer PDF,
which is the 2016 99 page compilation of comedy articles extracted from the
pages of Magicseen. For more information and to order go to
www.magicseen.com.
2.4.22
Travis
Perkins Assembly - Ferrybridge Day of Magic, Sunday 3rd July.
Danny Hunt writes:
We are back with a bang! Travis Perkins is pleased to announce the date
for the 28th Ferrybridge Day of Magic: Sunday 3rd of July 2022. With
Lecturettes and the Showette, Dealers and traders, the day looks like it
will be another promising event - put it in your diary now. More news as
we approach the day!
The venue is The Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, West
Yorkshire WF11 8PQ. Doors open at 9.45am and the day ends at 5pm. For
more information please visit our Facebook page
Ferrybridge Day of Magic or email Danny Hunt
info@amethystmagic.com.
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Alec
Powell's Magic Car Boot Sale in Birmingham returns on Sunday, 11th September,
with loads of stalls and thousands of bargains. The venue as ever is The Austin
Sports and Social Club, Tessall Lane, Birmingham B312SF. Ten minutes from
Junction 4 on the M5. Ample free parking. Admission is £5 and it opens at
10.30am. Hot food and drinks available. If you are interested in a stall a few
are available. Contact Alec Powell on 07831 115 448 or email
alec@alecpowell.co.uk to book.
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Keith
Barry Reconnected Tour 2022 - Ireland. Join Keith on tour with his brand new
theatre show Reconnected, where he will reconnect the people of Ireland
with a unique blend of magic, comedy and brain hacking. From April 29th to June
30th 2022, see
www.keithbarry.com.
2.4.22
The
Northamptonshire Magicians Club present 'The President's Lecture -
An Evening with Patrick Page'. Nigel Quinn writes: An Evening with Patrick
Page - A magical talk presented by Janette Page (daughter of the late Patrick
Page) and her husband Philip Pound. They will be sharing exclusive unseen
footage and photos of Patrick Page performing his magic with stories of magical
friends such as Albert Gosham, Ricky Jay, Jay Marshall, Dai Vernon and many
others. Be a part of this intimate insight into Patrick's legacy in magic. The
evening is free for any other magic club members, so please join us for a
magical evening followed with a prize raffle. The talk is on Tuesday 5th April
at 8pm with further details at
www.northamptonshiremagicians.uk Nigel Quinn. Photo credit: Philip Pound.
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Kevin
Quantum: The Trick That Fooled - Netherbow Theatre, Scottish Storytelling
Centre, 9th & 10th April. Kevin Quantum: The Trick That Fooled. Unearthed!
Incredible magic that’s fooled some of the most brilliant and creative people
ever to have lived. Lincoln, Curie, Einstein and others – they’ve all been
fooled. But would these same tricks fool you? Trained by Penn & Teller, a
Guinness World Record Breaker, with a rare standing ovation from Simon Cowell
and 'Four Yesses' from Britain’s Got Talent judges, Kevin Quantum is a unique
performer in demand all over the world.
Kevin Quantum: The Trick That Fooled. Saturday 9th April and Sunday 10th April at Netherbow Theatre, Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1SR. For times and to book visit www.scottishstorytellingcentre.com. "Quantum's execution of his craft is still as smooth as can be" ★★★★ The Scotsman. 2.4.22
Ulster
Society of Magicians 80th Anniversary Dinner and Gala Show on the Saturday night
of MagiCon 2022. James Hobart writes: With a month to go we hit capacity for
the Ulster Society of Magicians 80th Anniversary Dinner and Gala Show on the
Saturday night of MagiCon 2022. Luckily the hotel has agreed to give us more
room so bookings are still being accepted until the deadline of 15th April. A
drinks reception, bunco booth, close-up magic, raffle, three course meal and two
hour show are all included in a very full night of entertainment.
The dinner is included with a full or partner/guardian registration for the
convention which currently includes: lectures by Fritz with a Z, Oliver Tabor,
George Firehorse and Tom Crosbie, a presentation by Katherine Rhodes on The
Magic Circle, an interview/Q&A with BGT runner up Jamie Raven, and Close-up Magic
and Stage Gala Shows.
The Dealers Hall will include Chris Congreave - who has just been added as a
bonus lecturer following his success in 2019, joined by Retro Rocketeers,
Magicbox, Peter Pellikaan and Fritz Alkemade.
Registration packages to suit everyone are available but accommodation in
Belfast is becoming more limited and expensive the closer we get, as the
convention takes place on a busy Bank Holiday weekend 29th April - 1st May.
www.flybe.com has just
started cheap flights from regional airports just in time for the event. All
other details you may need can be found on the Facebook page or website
www.online-usm.com/magicon2022.
2.4.22
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week,
silent magic from Carl Dean on New Faces of 86 introduced by Marti Caine with
judges Nina Myskow, Bernard Manning and David Jensen. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here.
2.4.22
Nightmare
Magic - April 9th, OSO Arts Centre, London. When Robert Blake discovers a
coded journal in his late uncle's attic, he enlists his oldest friend David to
help decipher the contents. Join David, as he demonstrates their terrifying
discoveries to the world. Writer and magician David Alnwick combines acting,
storytelling, and magic to create a unique theatrical experience.
"Nightmare Magic is as much a one-man play as it is a magic show... Between the
perfection of his execution and the well thought out props, the magic blends
seamlessly into the plot of the show. The show is scary, especially for the
easily frightened... Alnwick has reached a point in his career where he could
coast on the formidable skill set that earned him 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." ★★★★★ World Magic Review.
"Really well done... thoroughly enjoyed it... Really impressive work" Andy
Nyman.
Saturday April 9th at 8pm at OSO Arts Centre, 49 Station Road, Barnes, London SW13 0LF. www.nightmaremagic.com. Tickets: www.ticketsolve.com. 2.4.22
Daniel Dorian Johnson 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. "Daniel Dorian Johnson, aka 'Mr Freak': Sideshow Stunts,
Magic, Mentalism and More"
YouTube.
2.4.22
Magic
related posters. Phil Shaw (co-owner of Magicseen Magazine) has opened up a
graphic poster Etsy shop (The Graphic Print Hub) and is offering a selection of
magic related posters. Available in various sizes, starting at A4, they make the
perfect wall decor for your magic den. Lots more magic posters will be added
over the next few weeks so keeping checking back:
www.etsy.com/shop/TheGraphicPrintHub.
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New
Releases in the MLM Select Range. Here are the two fresh products which have
been added to the Select range for April. 1. The Lightning Coin Matchbox.
A matchbox drawer is pushed open and a coin tipped from within. The box is
closed and left in full view. The coin is marked with a sticker bearing a
spectator's initials and is then vanished, only to be found immediately back
inside the tabled matchbox. This simple idea can be used as a finish to any coin
or finger ring routine. 2. Cup And Ball. A sponge ball is tipped from a
regular coffee mug and placed away in a pocket. The performer's hands are
unmistakably empty and the cup is openly displayed to be also genuinely empty.
Inverting the cup on his palm the magician snaps his fingers and then on slowly
tipping the cup back the ball is seen to be lying once more underneath. No
palming, no gimmicks, this is a sneaky method to achieve a simple, magical plot.
Both these video downloads cost just £7.00 each (or £3.50 for E-Club Pro
members). To watch a dem and order go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/e-club-pro-select.
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Chris
Wardle's 'Crafty Conjuring' Lecture – Leicester Magic Circle, 4th April.
This is a new lecture of 'crafty' magic covering close-up, children's magic,
impromptu items and mentalism, with the emphasis on cunning, streamlined
methods. An evening of practical material you can use, with something for
everyone. His ideas have appeared in books, magazines and have been used on TV,
radio and on the stage. Chris has regular columns in both the IBM British Ring's
and The Magic Circle's magazines, and he is an award-winning Member of the Inner
Magic Circle with Gold Star. There is a charge of £10 for visiting magicians.
7.30pm on Monday 4th April at Braunstone Civic Centre, Leicester LE3 2PP.
Contact Secretary Barry Martin for details:
barry@theleicestermagiccircle.co.uk.
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Chris
Wardle's 'Crafty Conjuring' Lecture – North Western Society of Magicians, 6th
April. This is a new lecture of 'crafty' magic covering close-up, children's
magic, impromptu items and mentalism, with the emphasis on cunning, streamlined
methods. An evening of practical material you can use, with something for
everyone. His ideas have appeared in books, magazines and have been used on TV,
radio and on the stage. Chris has regular columns in both the IBM British Ring's
and The Magic Circle's magazines, and he is an award-winning Member of the Inner
Magic Circle with Gold Star. There is a small door charge of £5 for visiting
magicians. 7pm on Wednesday 6th April at The Labour Club and institute, 91- 97
Cavendish Street, Barrow in Furness LA14 1DL.
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Henri
White lectures for The Surrey Society of Magicians on Thursday 7th April.
From the organisers: Henri is one of London's most popular magicians, and is
known as "The Swiss-Army Human" through his vast range of experiences in and out
of the world of magic. His career has seen him work on countless TV and theatre
projects as well as performing and working with over a dozen international royal
families and dignitaries. Free for members; visiting magicians are welcome for a
£10 entrance fee. The lecture takes place in East Horsley, Surrey at 8pm. For
full details please contact Adam Mosley:
addmoses@hotmail.com.
2.4.22
The Big Bang Theory. Friends and family gather as Amy and Sheldon prepare to tie the knot - but it seems the happy couple's minds are elsewhere. Sheldon Cooper and Mayim Bialik star, with guest appearances from Laurie Metcalf, Kathy Bates, Mark Hamill, Jerry O'Connell and Teller. Saturday 2nd April on E4. See TV Magic. 2.4.22
The
Mind of Adam Hudson - 28th April, Masonic Hall, Barrow-in-Furness. From the
promoter:
Award-winning magician Adam Hudson presents his one-man evening of magic,
mystery and mind-reading. Audience members will have thoughts, memories, star
signs and dates of birth mysteriously revealed without ever having to leave the
comfort of their own chair. Adam will demonstrate systems to accurately predict
the roll of a dice, spin of a roulette wheel or even how to guarantee a win in
the childhood game 'Snap!'. Savant like memory skills will be shown when a
shuffled packet of cards is memorised instantly and people's behaviour is shown
to have been influenced through verbal suggestion. Adam will also share intimate
thoughts on how he uses his skills to stay positive whilst fighting the
degenerative disease Multiple Sclerosis.
"Magician and mind-reader Adam Hudson heading to Barrow"
www.nwemail.co.uk.
Thursday, 28th April at Masonic Hall, Fairfield Lane, Barrow-in-Furness LA13
9AH. Doors 7pm, Show 7.30pm. All tickets £6 available from
www.magicadz.co.uk.
2.4.22
Symbol
Sensation - Mr E Enterprises: You display five laminated plaques each
bearing various coloured symbols and pictures. Five spectators are asked to
mentally select and remember any symbol or picture of their choice (no force)
and yet you correctly reveal all five selected symbols and pictures in an
entertaining variety of ways. Symbol sensation is very easy to do and yet
extremely baffling! Based on a classic method of mentalism which allows you have
five spectators each simply thinking of a symbol or picture and then reading
their minds and revealing each thought of symbol or picture in turn. Find out
more, visit
www.mreenterprises.co.uk.
2.4.22
Orpington
Magic Society's 3rd Anniversary celebration. OMS write: On
Saturday 26th March OMS had a very special guest at our club. Social Media Magician,
12 year old Magic Maisie to celebrate our 3rd Anniversary as OMS.
We are very pleased to have had Masie at our club and she has our full support
in encouraging other youngsters and females to become magicians. She's an
inspiration!
Believe in your Magic.
facebook.com/OrpingtonMagicSociety.
2.4.22
Columbo Goes to the Guillotine. Columbo delves into the world of magic, ESP and sleight of hand as he investigates the death of a magician. Look out for Christopher Hart and Dan Birch. (Movie 1989). Sunday 3rd April on 5USA. See TV Magic. 2.4.22
"McBride's
Magic & Mystery School Will Be Featured At This Year's World
Championship Of Magic In Quebec"
Click Here • "Brampton magician wows judges on Canada’s Got Talent"
Click Here • "'Death-Defying Escape,' a Comedy and Magic Show About
Coping With the Past"
Click Here • "Comedy giants entertain at Lancaster Grand Theatre"
Click Here • "Magician Michael Carbonaro coming to Holland Civic
Center on April 8"
Click Here • "Who is Keith Barry? Illusionist set for Late Late Show
return"
Click Here • "The Neuroscience of Magic"
Click Here • "The tale of the slave who put himself in a box and
posted himself to freedom"
Click Here • "Q&A: Sleight-of-hand artist Jay Alexander plays ‘Mind
Tricks’"
Click Here • "Famous bear will be waving its paws in Hunstanton"
Click Here • "Theatre Review: Magic Goes Wrong"
Click Here • "Kids’ entertainers on the tricks of their trade: ‘My
years in the police were very useful’"
Click Here • Many thanks for your UK magic news, always welcomed.
See you next week, Duncan.
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