Number
1144 - Saturday 28th May 2022
Guy
Hollingworth at the Newcastle Magic Circle. James Piatt, Secretary, writes:
The Newcastle Magic Circle are proud to present and evening with British magic
legend Guy Hollingworth. Join us on Monday 6th June at Magicbox for Guy
Hollingworth’s incredible new lecture which will include, original close-up and
parlour routines from his forthcoming book More Drawing Room Deceptions,
as well as effects and advice from his regular commercial performing repertoire.
It features sleight of hand with cards, for which Guy is best known, but also
includes plenty of non-card routines and effects suitable for magicians of all
levels of experience. The lecture is free for members of the Newcastle Magic
Circle and only £10 for members of other magic societies. For more information
please contact
nmcsecretary@outlook.com.
28.5.22
Supreme
are back! Under new ownership since the 90s and now formally trading as
Magic Supreme Ltd., the carefully warehoused Supreme Magic product archive has
been quietly accessible for quite some time, but now the virtual door has been
flung open and much more stock is being made available to online customers.
As one of the Supreme team posted on social media after his first visit:
"It's breathtaking. There are tens of thousands of boxes here, with pristine
items within them that have been carefully stored for decades and are now being
organised, catalogued, and gradually made available again to the magical world.
I repeat... tens of thousands!"
It’s not just Supreme... What are believed to be the last stocks of some original Morrissey products are also now available, along with quite a few sought-after publications coming to light. For more information, currently available products, and to sign-up for emerging stock news visit www.magicsupreme.co.uk. There’s also a Facebook page: www.facebook.com/magicsupremeltd. 28.5.22
Northern
Magic Circle One Day Convention - Harrogate. Northern Magic Circle Secretary Brian Lead writes:
Chris Cross has joined the lineup, as dealer and performer, for the NMC’s
‘Return from Covid’ one-day convention at the Crown Hotel in Harrogate on
Sunday, 26th June from 10am – 6pm. Central to the day will be a two-part
auction, with guest auctioneer Mike Shepherd featuring over 200 books plus a wide range
of apparatus, both modern and collectable. Between sessions there will be an open
Parlour Magic competition with cash and trophy prizes. Competitors are invited –
please contact Stuart Clarkson: snclarkson@yahoo.co.uk. The day will be ‘topped
and tailed’ with President Roy Field’s talk on Magic at the Seaside and a
closing show. Admission is free to competitors and members, including those who
sign up on the day. Others will be requested to pay the nominal entry fee of £5,
to include tea and coffee. Do come along to enjoy traditional Northern
hospitality, with a modern twist. To assist with preparations, all intended
attendees should pre-register, please, with organiser John Russell:
john@kirsand.co.uk.
www.northernmagiccircle.org.uk/convention2022.
28.5.22
Laughs
& Gasps at The Brentwood Theatre, Essex. From the promoter: Join us at
The Brentwood Theatre for an evening of "Laughs and Gasps" featuring two of the
UK’s finest theatrical performers. Kicking the evening off in a unique way is
Nick Nolan, who has already notched-up over a decade of professional experience
playing to capacity crowds at public events, private functions and various well
known theatres around the country. Greatly influenced by the legendary
comedians, magicians and ventriloquists of yesteryear, Nolan’s performance pays
homage to the Variety Theatre and TV stars of the past, whilst at the same time
raising the expectations of a modern day audience. Specialising in
ventriloquism, puppetry, magic and zany physical comedy, he is also expert at
accents, character vocals and impressions.
The second half will be led by the utterly charming Scott Penrose, a past
President of The Magic Circle and a multi-award winning magician. He is a
magician who is part performer, part engineer and part magic historian. Amongst
varied contemporary and Victorian magical mysteries, Scott will present
Robert-Houdini’s Marvellous Orange Tree from 1840 and John Nevil Maskelyne’s
Psycho, the mind reading automaton from 1882, returning to the British stage for
the first time in over 100 years. As a designer and builder of magic, Scott has
produced miracles for a number of Derren Brown’s touring stage shows and has
worked for many stage productions in London’s West End and on Broadway.
10th June. Recommended for ages 12+ For more information and to book visit
www.brentwood-theatre.co.uk.
28.5.22
A
New Messiah by Tony Nicholson. From the publishers: Tony Nicholson’s new
political thriller, A New Messiah, poses a terrifying "what if?"
scenario, set in and around the world of magic. A charismatic Romanian street
hustler and magician emerges in Britain as a new messiah. Serghei and his
manager convince the public his magic is real and he has God-given paranormal
powers of the mind. Rival magician Clive Entwhistle aims to expose and discredit
him by proving his so-called powers are no more than magic tricks and sleight of
hand.
Dark far-right political forces spot the potential of Serghei’s fame and usurp
his hero worship for their own ends, lifting the lid on a Pandora’s box which
threatens the very heart of British democracy... and opens the gates of hell.
"Together we could rule the f***ing world!" Serghei’s manager couldn’t have
imagined how prophetic those words would turn out to be.
Tony Nicholson is a former producer of many TV magic shows: BAFTA-winning The
Quick Trick Show, Extreme Magic Extreme Danger, Wayne Dobson
Close-Up, Playing Tricks and Hidden Camera Magic. A New
Messiah is published by Great Northern Books and can be ordered via
www.gnbooks.co.uk.
28.5.22
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week The
Pendragons on John Fisher's The Best of Magic from 27th September 1989 with
their always stunning Sub Trunk. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here. DT.
28.5.22
Into
the Wolf’s Mouth. A novel by Wayne Slater. From the publishers: Wayne
Slater, aka El Loco, has just published his first novel featuring magic and
illusion, titled Into the Wolf’s Mouth. Gee Valentine’s life is the pits.
Abandoned at birth and raised in a care home, he’s learnt how to survive the
hard way. When he secretly escapes the care system, fate intervenes, he’s
befriended by the mysterious owner of a Blackpool magic shop who teaches him the
art of sleight of hand magic. When he is entangled in the murder of five stage
magicians he flees Blackpool in the dead of night, embarking on a journey of
self-discovery, to Italy, in his 1967 VW Campervan. In an emotional search for
his parents, he encounters friendship, betrayal, love and death. Now available
via Amazon:
www.amazon.co.uk. Also see
www.wayneslater.com.
28.5.22
Sean
Goodman on Craig Petty's Magic TV: 'Talk Magic'. Every Tuesday 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. "Sean Goodman talks: going pro, getting gigs, creating
magic, Wayne Fox and more"
YouTube.
28.5.22
The
28th Ferrybridge Day of Magic: Sunday July 3rd. Travis Perkins writes:
We have a limited number of spaces left for dealers. If you would like a table
please get in contact asap!
Lecturettes and the Showette, Dealers and Traders; the day looks like it will be
another great 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 or
to book a dealer/trade stand please email Michael Shepherd
gmfs.msm@gmail.com or
Danny Hunt info@amethystmagic.com.
28.5.22
The
Estate of Legendary Entertainers Siegfried & Roy Comes to Auction at Bonhams.
Costumes from their four-decade Las Vegas career to custom luxury gifts and home
decor from their two estates, Jungle Palace and Little Bavaria, offered at
auction on June 8th and 9th. From humble beginnings in war-torn Germany to
international fame and a record-setting run at The Mirage in Las Vegas,
Siegfried & Roy were unparalleled as entertainers and personalities. Bonhams
will present more than 500 personal items from Siegfried & Roy's professional
and personal lives in two days of live sales with Siegfried & Roy: Masters of
the Impossible at Bonhams Los Angeles. All proceeds will go towards the
SARMOTI Foundation, Siegfried & Roy's personal charity. See
www.bonhams.com.
28.5.22
The
Mark Leveridge May Podcast and the E-Video Newsletter. If you haven't caught
up with these two free online offerings for May, you've just about got time
before the June ones jump in! The podcast has the following topics: Analysing
how magic can be made strong in different ways. Craig Petty’s MagicTV scrapes
the barrel with one of his recent interviewees(!). Is it OK to wear sunglasses
when working outside in bright sunlight? The dangers of using livestock for
magic. The power of independent comments. Time can be of the essence when doing
shows. To listen to the 30 minute audio file go to either
www.markleveridge.co.uk/podcast-archive , or
www.markleveridge.podbean.com . If you prefer video to audio, try the May
E-Video Newsletter which features...The Teach In – a packet of 10 cards
is shuffled by a spectator who then chooses one which is the mate of a
previously removed prediction card. Pro Peeks – learn a cool and easy way
to control a selected card from E-Club Pro’s Teach In archive. Keeping
Control Unplugged – part 23 covers more ways to control children in your act
by means of how you present your show. Web Offers – a mega e-book and a
strong book test are featured this month and discounted in price. 60 Seconds
To Success – how to provide natural cover for difficult sleight of hand
moves is explained. The Review Corner – John Lovick’s Astonishing Essay
book, Get Outa My Way I’m Going To Hell, published by Vanishing Inc, is
discussed. Get access by joining the free E-Club Lite from
www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices.
28.5.22
Leeds Magic Jam - Update. Chris Stewart writes: Leeds Magic Jam are pleased to announce that alongside the amazing lectures this year we will have workshops on fork bending with David Penn and on stagecraft with Alexander Marsh. You will also be able to see world class magic up close from Etienne Pradier, Tom Wright and Chris Cross in the bear pit close up show. We also have a special announcement to make next week so keep an eye on our facebook page to see whats happening: www.facebook.com/leedsmagicjam. September 11tth. Tickets are only £20 and are available now via www.ticketebo.co.uk. 28.5.22
Cambridge
Pentacle Club Dinner and Cabaret starring John Archer and Oliver Tabor. Hugh
Newsam writes: To celebrate our first club dinner since lockdown the Cambridge
Pentacle Club has opened the dinner up to the wider community. John Archer (the
first person to fool Penn & Teller on TV) and Oliver Tabor, the incoming
president of the British Ring of the International Brotherhood of Magicians will
be performing in Cabaret. Dinner and Cabaret price is £35 Held in the centre of
Cambridge at the Masonic Hall, so why not make a day of it! There is lots of
parking at the Masonic Hall. Booking via our website:
www.pentacleclub.com. Saturday 18th June at 7pm. Venue: Cambridge Masonic
Hall, 45 Bateman Street, Cambridge CB2 1NA.
28.5.22
Mentalists
Write & Wipe Board with Pen by Mr E Enterprises: Draw and write your
predictions and psychic revelations on this handy dry wipe board using the dry
wipe pen provided. Easy to clean and re-use. If you have a copy of Ken de
Courcy’s excellent book ‘Pentertain’ (you may find a second-hand volume) the
complete act de Courcy outlines can be performed just with this board. Or
develop an act of your own from books and magazines on numbers and ESP cards
etc. Find out more
www.mreenterprises.co.uk.
28.5.22
Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science - the tour continues. Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza! Magicians, time travellers and all-round spiffing chaps Morgan & West have a secret past – they are genuine, bona fide, legitimately qualified scientists, and now are bring their love of enlightenment to the stage! Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills, all backed up by the daring duo’s trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the scientific method. Leave your lab coats at the door it’s time for Unbelievable Science! For more info and to book visit www.morganandwest.co.uk/live-dates. 28.5.22
Dynamo Beyond Belief is being repeated on Sky Max this week. "Documentary following the magician on tour around the globe as well as charting his road to recovery from a career-threatening illness brought on by Crohn's disease." See TV Magic for details. 28.5.22
Gary
Bryson. Andy Dixon writes:
It is with deep sadness that I have to inform you that our very good friend Gary
Bryson sadly passed away on 20 May 2022 following prolonged illnesses.
Gary was known to many within the magical community as a gifted magician,
magical inventor, magic dealer and mentor. Gary has been an inspiration to many,
helping them develop rewarding hobbies and even professional careers.
Within Gary's trade as a talented Fabrication Welder he was equally appreciated
by many that he supported, as he transferred his skills into the engineering
sector of education and apprenticeship support. I know he will be sadly missed
by all of his loving family, friends and colleagues.
The family would appreciate privacy during this difficult time.
RIP Gary. (Funeral: 12 Noon on 16th June at Grimsby Crematorium).
28.5.22
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28.5.22