Number
1140 - Saturday 30th April 2022
The
Magic Circle History Day is taking place on Saturday 10th September
2022 at The Magic Circle Headquarters in London (the day before The
Magic Circle's inaugural One Day Convention on the 11th). The day will
feature notable speakers from the UK and abroad, a buffet lunch at
The Wesley Hotel
(next door), a sale of collectable books and an opportunity to mingle
with fellow historians and collectors.
The History Day organisers, Marco Pusterla (Editor of Ye Olde Magic
Mag, a magazine for magic historians and collectors) and Ian Keable
(professional magician, speaker, author of the recent The Century of
Deception) admit they have a hard act to follow. For the past 43
years, up to 2019, the event was run by Professor Edwin Dawes,
considered to be the foremost living magic historian, and Peter Lane,
the Head Librarian of The Magic Circle for many years.
"Our aim is to continue with the well-established format", said Ian, "of
booking top magic historians from all over the world. However, we also
want to encourage younger male and female participants to attend and
discover the fascination of many aspects of magic history. We will
therefore be drawing on an exciting pool of new speakers, including
those better known for magic performing than their academic work."
Venue: The Magic Circle, 12 Stephenson Way, Euston, London NW1 2HD.
9.30am to 6pm, Saturday 10th September 2022. Tickets: Non-members £49,
members £44, online via
www.tmcshop.squarespace.com/store.
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The
Insider - Andy Nyman. Part One
YouTube,
Part Two
YouTube.
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CollectingMagicBooks.com
are excited to announce the first in a series of three books by J. N. Maskelyne
is now available to pre-order. Modern Spiritualism was first published in
1876 and this full facsimile hardback reproduction features custom endpapers, a
photographic frontispiece and illustrated boards. It is a strictly limited
edition of just 500 copies.
Modern Spiritualism was published during a time of huge expansion for the
spiritualist movement. In the book Maskelyne gave his account of the most famous
mediums of the time, exposing their trickery. It is a rare record produced when
many of the first generation of spiritualist mediums were still active.
Maskelyne discussed the roots of modern spiritualism and the stories and
trickery of mediums including the Fox Sisters, Daniel Douglas Home, the
Davenport Brothers, Anna Eva Fay and many others. He exposed the true methods
behind supposed table rapping, spirit painting, spirit writing, dark séances,
spirit photography and supernatural healing. Though commercially published and
critically well received, the book did not receive a second edition and, despite
its importance to the history of conjuring and the battle between magicians and
mediums, it has remained out of print for almost 150 years.
Modern Spiritualism is available exclusively from CollectingMagicBooks.com and
will be released on the 5th of May. To see detailed photos and to pre-order your
copy for £30 visit
www.collectingmagicbooks.com.
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The
Exonian Magical Society Convention is back! Ozzy Dee writes: After a few
years absence the postponed Exonian Magic Convention is back. The one day
convention that offers a full day of lectures, dealers, and a 3 course meal and
gala show, all in the same venue. Tickets for the evening are limited to 80
places so please book early. Date: 14th October. Tickets available from
themagicofsimon@gmail.com.
Prices: £47.50 for whole day and meal. £37.50 evening only. £25 day only.
www.exonianmagicalsociety.co.uk.
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Jeff
McBride presents a special online training: Mime, Mask & Magic! Join Jeff
McBride, Avner the Eccentric, and award winning pantomime artist Chris Herren as
we explore the magical world of masks and pantomime theatre. Learn new skills
and how to develop your character! May 14th–28th, a one time only, online magic
training experience. Find out all about it at
www.magicalwisdom.com.
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Michael
J Fitch on 'The Magic Circle Convention 2022' 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. "The Magic Circle Convention 2022 with Michael J Fitch"
YouTube.
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Magicseen
Issue 104, May 2022. From the publishers. We're back with our latest issue
which as ever we have attempted to fill with content that you can't wait to get
your hands on! Our cover star is top sleight of hand close-up performer Laura
London whose current show Cheat is proving so successful. We talk to her about
the show and plenty more besides. We also do an in-depth interview with Bizarre
Magick specialist Michael Diamond who, it turns out, has more than just weird
story magic in his performance locker.
The May issue is also replete with advice articles. We explain how to cope with different size and shapes of table when working dinner functions and restaurants, Jared Volle advises on how to get going as a stand up act, Damian Surr helps us make sense of magic marketing, and we even give you a checklist of things to get right if you want to be a successful performer. Added to this we include the Masterclass, with tricks from Paul Gordon and Gregg Webb, In the Phonebox, letters, comedy and of course, our ever popular product review section. You can get your copy now as part of a 6 month, 1 or 2 year printed copy or download sub, or as a single issue purchase, from www.magicseen.com. 30.4.22
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week,
Paul Daniels on 'The Paul Daniels Magic Show' from 28th September 1985. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here.
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Alakazam
Magic's new website is now live! Alakazam Magic are one of the longest
established magic companies in the UK and over the past three decades have grown
to become to one of the leading manufacturers and retailers of magic in the
world. From their prompt delivery of orders to their knowledgeable technical
advice and superior after sales care it’s no surprise that Alakazam Magic is now
the first port of call for 1000’s of amateur and professional magicians the
world over! www.alakazam.co.uk.
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Darlington Magic Circle May Day of Magic, Sunday, 1st May. Nick Richmond, Secretary, The Darlington Magic Circle writes: A one day Convention of Magic, lecturers, dealers and a general get-together for like minded Magicians. Limited to 100 delegates! Confirmed Lecturers / Dealers so far are: 'The Godfather' Harry Robson. 'Mind FX' Michael Murray. 'Stereotype' Mick Wilson. 'Mr Freak' Daniel Johnson. 'Northern Miracles' Joel Dickinson. 'DTriks Magic' Mike Sullivan, and still more to come! All of this for only £15 entry!
Venue: The Railway Club, 93 North Road, Darlington DL1 2PP from 10am to 5pm on Sunday 1st May. Free, self service, tea and coffee. Ample free car parking directly opposite at the Poundstretcher Store. Several cafes and restaurants, both sit in and take-away, very nearby. Private licensed bar open all day. Note: the venue is upstairs with no lift. For more info and to book visit www.thedarlingtonmagiccircle.co.uk. 30.4.22
E-Club
Pro - The Gold Standard. MLM write: There are a number of subscription based
online magic resources available these days, but almost none have the longevity
of Mark Leveridge's E-Club Pro. Formed in January 2011, Mark's web based
offering has been supplemented and developed every month since its inception so
that it now boasts over 900 pages of amazing material. The scale, variety and
quality of the content should suit even the most discerning of magicians,
containing as it does magic, advice, help and opinion on virtually all aspects
of our art. If you are a beginner it has plenty of start up advice and many
routines that are straightforward to do. If you are experienced, you will also
find commercial, practical magic suited to your needs, plus in depth help and
inspiration on a wealth of more advanced topics. Mark brings his 40 years of pro
experience to bear on all aspects of E-Club Pro, and so you know that your
membership will provide you with the best guidance possible. With two distinct
levels of membership, you can select the one that is right for you, and with an
easy monthly automated payment with no fixed subscription period, you can stay
for as long as you want. For more information go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices.
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Guest host Mario Lopez is joined by actress Katie Lowes, model Tyler Cameron and magician Simon Pierro. (Repeat) Friday 6th May on ITV2, see TV Magic for details. 30.4.22
David
Britland's Cardopolis. Always excellent, issue 24 has just been
released. If you're really
into magic Cardopolis is for you! 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 gesture. DT. Subscribe at:
www.cardopolis.substack.com.
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Britain's Got Talent. Ant and Dec host as more performers take to the stage at the London Palladium to try to impress judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams and secure their place in the live-semi-finals. 8pm tonight on ITV. See TV Magic for details. 30.4.22
Chris
'Frosty' Frost Lecture - Cotswold Magical Society. Colin Dymond writes:
Frostie, as he is known to everyone, spent years as the resident magician at
Hamleys! He is one of the most creative minds in family magic, but he's not just
a kids magician. Chris has a full datebook of close-up gigs too, and he recently
lectured to great acclaim at The Magic Circle. Frostie is a complete all-round
performer, and has some great thoughts on routining an act. Chris writes his
show, with storyline, narrative, beginning, middle and end. I'm sure his lecture
will be full of ideas that will get you thinking about your performance style.
And he'll have some great new routines for you to add to your act too. So I
encourage you to come along - I promise you, it will be a whirlwind of creative
magic!
Non Members (very welcome) £10. 4th May. Doors open at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start time. Venue: Cotswold Magical Society, Hucclescote Community Centre, 58 Hucclecote Road, Gloucester GL3 3RT www.cotswoldmagic.co.uk. 30.4.22
Houdiniana
& Magic Memorabilia, Potter & Potter Auctions. Our May magic sale features
Houdiniana that has never before come to market. From the earliest known
photograph of Houdini and Hardeen performing a magic trick, to Houdini family
heirlooms, scrapbooks, and more, this offering is one not to be missed.
Complementing the Houdiniana will be an array of choice ephemera, posters, and
magic apparatus, including a large offering from the collection of Bill Trotter.
Online, May 21st:
www.potterauctions.com.
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Bath
Circle of Magicians Magic Car Boot Sale and Auction. Roger Nicot
writes: Second Annual Magic Car Boot Sale and Auction sponsored by the Bath
Circle of Magicians. There will be a proverbial plethora of amazing new and used
items for your purchasing pleasure. Our first sale was a smashing success, we
decided to do it again. We hope to see you there! 8pm on Thursday June 16th at
St Mary's Church Hall, Queen Square, High Street, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3EL.
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Oliver
Graham Lecture - South Downs Magicians. Des King writes: On Wednesday, 4th
May, at 8pm South Downs Magicians will be having a lecture by Oliver Graham
www.olivergraham.co.uk.
Oliver will be speaking on general magic and family shows. Guests are welcome at
a fee of £8.00. The venue is 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. SDM now has a full program for 2022 with David Michaels and Chris
Frost coming up in the near future. This friendly club is hoping to expand its
membership this year so, any local magicians interested in joining us please get
in touch with the president Jonathan Cann (contact details above)
www.southdownsmagicians.co.uk.
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Nightmare
Alley - out now on Blu-ray. From visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes
this noir-style psychological thriller starring Bradley Cooper and Cate
Blanchett. When a manipulative carnival man (Cooper) teams with an equally
deceptive psychiatrist (Blanchett) to grift the wealthy in 1940s New York
society, he learns that his new partner in crime might be his most formidable
opponent yet. Nightmare Alley is directed by del Toro, who co-wrote the film
with Kim Morgan, based on William Lindsay Gresham’s novel. Order the Blu-ray via
Amazon:
www.amazon.co.uk.
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Mike
Gancia - change in funeral date. Donald Bevan writes: Just learned
Liz Warlock suffered a serious fall at home and is in Queen Elizabeth
Hospital, Birmingham. Mike Gancia's funeral next Tuesday, 3rd May, has
been cancelled until further notice.
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