Number
1146 - Saturday 11th June 2022
Ehrlich
Brothers Dream & Fly - The OVO Arena, Wembley, London, Saturday
13th August. From the promoters: From appearing in a helicopter mid-air to sculpting a golden Lamborghini from flames to producing the
world‘s largest candy jar, this show is something that has to be seen to be
believed. Dream & Fly is being performed at Wembley for the first time ever in
English. It is perfect for the entire family and will enchant imaginations...
bringing to life the kid inside all of us. With the Ehrlich Brothers, illusions
become reality. Using a perfect mixture of elaborate illusions, sleight of hand
magic, energy and charm, the Brothers’ performances captivate audiences of all
ages. For more information and to book visit
www.ehrlich-brothers.com.
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South
Tyneside International Magic Festival. Steve Gore writes: South Tyneside
International Magic Festival, 14th-16th October 2022. Starring: Gregory Wilson
(USA), Jeffrey Wang (China), Javi Benitez (Spain), Juan Luis Rubiales (Spain),
Arkadio Jose (Portugal), Solange Kardinaly (Portugal), and from the UK: Alan
Hudson, Kat Hudson, Roddy McGee, Matt Daniel-Baker, Jezo Bond, Romany and Taylor
Morgan illusions. Limited space with maximum 150 registrations, so everyone gets
to socialise together and have a fantastic seat! £65 for the whole three days
registration! See
www.southtyneside.gov.uk/magicfestival.
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The
Wayne Dobson Show - Live on Stage, Friday 24th June, Haslemere Hall, Surrey.
From successes in Las Vegas, the Royal Variety Show and his own TV series,
magician Wayne Dobson returns to the stage with a magic show combining eye-boggling tricks and Wayne’s special brand of comedy. At the height of his stardom, which
included three hit TV series of ‘Wayne Dobson: A Kind of Magic’, attracting
audiences of 11 million, Wayne was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. As the
condition worsened and consigned Wayne to a wheelchair, he retired from public
performance believing audiences wouldn’t accept a disabled magician, paralysed
and with impaired speech.
Since then, Wayne has created hundreds of original magical effects for the
world’s leading magicians. The Magic Circle presented him with the Maskelyne
Award and The American Academy of Magical Arts their Award of Merit; the two
highest awards in magic. Feeling the urge to perform again, Wayne tried out a
couple of private shows and was overwhelmed with his audiences’ response. So
much so he has decided to do some more!
"I'm not interested in the money anymore but whether, as so many people are kind enough to assure me, there is still an audience for a weird act like me to bob up now and again. And it will be fun finding out either way: I’ve no longer anything to lose, no career to boost, no ego to massage; just the joy of performing my favourite material for people who have come out to be entertained." 7.30pm on Friday 24th June at Haslemere Hall, Bridge Road, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2AS. See www.haslemerehall.co.uk. 11.6..22
Ben
Hart: Wonder. From the promoter: West End star and multi award-winning
magician Ben Hart returns to Edinburgh with Wonder this August. Alongside sell-out Fringe
shows, Ben has performed for royalty, was a Britain's Got Talent finalist and
had dozens of TV appearances including The One Show, Now You See It (BBC One),
Pure Magic (BBC One) and even his own series on BBC Three. Using only the
simplest of props and the minds of the audience, Hart conjures a show that is
always amazing, sometimes shocking and shines a light into the darkest corners
of your imaginations... An unforgettable experience, leaving you in Wonder.
www.tickets.edfringe.com.
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CollectingMagicBooks.com
are excited to announce their biggest sale yet starts today! There are
discounts of up to 50% on dozens of books across the site with free postage for
UK orders over £75. The sale ends at midnight on the 22nd of June. Many of the
vintage and antique books are in very low stock, so act fast to avoid
disappointment. To view all books in the sale visit
www.collectingmagicbooks.com.
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Nikola
Arcane at The Magic Circle Convention. From the organisers: Nikola Arcane
will be lecturing and performing at The Magic Circle Convention on Sunday 11th
September, alongside Marc Oberon and Marc Spelmann. We will also have a 'Sunday
Night at The Magic Circle' show in the evening featuring stars of the convention
and special guests including 9 year old Ryland Petty as just seen on Britain’s
Got Talent. The last few tickets are available online
Click Here.
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Friday
Night Magicians at The Headgate Theatre, Colchester. From the promoter:
Impresario and Magician Martin Cox presents his acclaimed show, 'Friday Night
Magicians' on Friday 24th June at The Headgate Theatre, Colchester. Join Martin
and internationally renowned magical artists Mark Bennett, William Spencer and
Lee Bell Sceptre for an evening of magic and wonder. Audiences will equally
laugh and be enthralled by the entertainment of this wonderful trio of
world-class magicians. All three magicians have very different and unique styles
of magic, so there will be something for everyone in this treat of a show. This
is a night not to be missed and is suitable for those aged 11+. 24th June at The
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street, North Colchester CO2 7AT. Tickets and more
info:
www.ticketsource.co.uk.
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Milton
Woodward. Brian Lead writes: Milton Woodward is possibly the most
significant magician you have never heard of – until now. His one-time
sorcerer’s apprentice, the late David Budd, had been researching his magic
mentor since his death in 1964, and left copious notes which have now been
collated and edited by the legendary Abracadabra editor, Donald Bevan. In this
attractively produced book, Donald has captured the colloquial voice of David,
relating a fund of priceless anecdotes and describing the life and career of
Milton and his assistant of over thirty years, Millicent Cooper. Woodward billed
himself as ‘The World Master of Magic’, while Budd calls him ‘The Magician that
Changed Magic’. Beginning with a floral at which filled the stage with colourful
blooms, Woodward later created his ‘Woodward’s Wonder Bar’ drinks act to great
acclaim. In the words of David Budd: ‘Milton and Millie produced some of the
finest magic to be seen on British stages.’ You can read more about this
publication in the
Book Reviews
section this week, and purchase it directly from David Budd’s daughter, Janet,
for £16 plus £3.95 UK postage. Enquiries to
mwoodbud@gmail.com or 07856 862977.
11.6.22
James
Hessler on Craig Petty's Magic TV: 'Talk Magic'. Every Tuesday and
Saturday 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. "James Hessler: Ultimate guide to working the streets as a
professional magician"
YouTube.
11.6.22
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week
you'll like this, not a lot, but you'll like it. Paul Daniels from 31st January
1987. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here.
11.6.22
M&M, New
Magic Society in Scotland. Secretary John Hearn writes about the newly formed
'Magic & Mayhem Magical Society' in Scotland: At the moment we are a small group
of experienced magicians, but it is our intention to promote magic and grow our
membership through the performance of all types of magic. Recently we were out
and about entertaining residents of a Nursing Home at their Queens Platinum
Jubilee Celebration events. You can find more information regarding our group on
our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com and we can also be contacted by email
magicandmayhemmagicalsociety@gmail.com.
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The
June E-Video Newsletter. To access the latest 30+ minute online video
presentation from Mark Leveridge you simply have to be signed up to Mark's free
E-Club Lite. Membership provides you with an email newsletter at the start of
each month featuring news, advice, offers, freebies and a link to the E-Video
Newsletter itself. If you are not registered already it is quick and easy. Go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices for more information. In the June E-Video
Newsletter: The Teach In – a new handling variation is taught for the
previously published Instant Card Reversal. Pro Peeks – on offer here
this time is a commercial borrowed ring routine extracted from E-Club Pro’s
Lecture Room. Keeping Control Unplugged – in part 24 Mark considers how
light and shade in trick planning and 'bribery' (!) can help to control
youngsters at your shows. Web Offers – a classic close-up feature routine
with a strong ending plus a commercial carry-around card effect are discounted
during June. 60 Seconds To Success – Mark recommends the idea of ‘casing
the joint’ on arrival at a venue to get a proper feel for what the gig will
entail. The Review Corner – Ignacio Lopez’s startling production cloth called
Thin Air is scrutinised. To watch all this and similar every month join E-Club
Lite.
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E-Books
From Magicseen Publications. If you want access to the excellent magic of
top performers for a bargain price, the Magicseen range of e-books will fit the
bill perfectly. For instance, you could get The Travelling Trickster
which is full of Mel Mellers magic, mentalism and cheeky mirth for just £20.00.
Or how about learning from 24 of the UK's best performers in The Best of
British for only £12.00. Then again if card magic is your thing, why not try
Crafted With Carey featuring 70 effects for just £20.00. And if you enjoy
the tricks featured in the Masterclass section of Magicseen Magazine, you can
get volumes 1, 2 and 3 offering a combined total of 168 effects all in e-book
format too. So, if content is important to you, the Magicseen range of e-books
provide plenty of variety and expertise, so go to
www.magicseen.com
and see what bargains you can find. x.
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Ulster
Society of Magicians AGM. Secretary James Hobart writes: At the AGM on
Monday 6th June David Lillie took over the position of Chairman from Peter Gunn.
They are joined on Committee by Vice Chairman John Donnelly, Secretary James
Hobart, Treasurer Paula McIntyre, Membership Secretary Paul Gomac, Lucie Wilson
and Darren Close.
Following our 80th year, culminating in MagiCon 2022 we are looking forward to
another successful year of lectures and club nights with particular emphasis on
teaching and learning. Lecturers interested in visiting Northern Ireland are
invited to contact the Secretary. The Chairman’s Dinner will return to its usual
slot in March 2023. (Photo: David Lillie and Peter Gunn)
www.online-usm.com.
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Supermarket
Surprise - Mr E Enterprises. A terrific triple prediction, that’s
entertaining, effective, straight forward and practically works itself. Offer to
mentally determine the choices three spectators will make during an imaginary
visit to a supermarket! An unbelievable routine, combining a classic principle
of mentalism that Eddie used very successfully on a late-night television show.
For more info and to order visit
www.mreenterprises.co.uk.
11.6.22
Into
the Wolf’s Mouth. A novel by Wayne Slater. Wayne Slater's first novel, 'Into
the Wolf’s Mouth' is currently ranked number 7 in Disability Fiction and 1,208
in Crime, Thriller & Mystery Adventures by Amazon.co.uk. From the publisher: 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.
11.6.22
Waken
by Bond Lee, Hawin and MS Magic. Coming soon, pre-orders now being taken by
Alakazam Magic. What is real magic? It might look something like this. The
true power of haunted deck. An extremely visual magic piece. Imagine finding
your spectator's signed card with the power of shadow. Or using Psychokinesis to
raise their card from the deck. Multi-card haunted effects and rising cards are
all possible. The deck is self-contained, and can be performed completely
isolated. Multiple applications and routines create endless possibilities. The
power of a super human, are you ready to Waken?
11.6.22
The
Illusionist Brain: The Neuroscience of Magic. How do magicians make us see
the impossible? The Illusionist Brain takes you on an unforgettable journey
through the inner workings of the human mind, revealing how magicians achieve
their spectacular and seemingly impossible effects by interfering with your
cognitive processes. Along the way, this lively and informative book provides a
guided tour of modern neuroscience, using magic as a lens for understanding the
unconscious and automatic functioning of our brains. Order via
www.amazon.co.uk.
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Hawaii Five-0. Chin Ho and Jerry attend a high-school reunion, where one of their old classmates winds up dead. The finger of suspicion soon points at a struggling illusionist, but has he really got blood on his hands? Meanwhile, McGarrett and Danny head to the secret burial site in search of clues. (Repeat) Friday 22nd November on Sky One. See TV Magic for details. 11.6.22
Magic
Conventions! The MagicWeek
Conventions page is really filling up as the year progresses. See who is
putting on what, where and when! DT.
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John
Wade obituary by Eric Midwinter in The Guardian.
www.theguardian.com.
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"Can
magic help to protect nature? This woman thinks so"
Click Here • "Saudi magician Mumdo enchants audiences at Jeddah’s
Citywalk"
Click Here • "Magician Richard Jones tells Me & My Money about
getting carried away by winning Britain's Got Talent"
Click Here • "Mums put on a magical afternoon tea party"
Click Here • "Meet a Montreal magician who has a ‘mind-boggling’
1.7M TikTok fans"
Click Here • "Illusionist Lee Eun-gyeol explores new possibilities
of magic"
Click Here • "The Illusionists: Witness this mind-blowing magic
before it disappears"
Click Here • "Penn and Teller shipped their popular magic show to
Australia. Then it disappeared"
Click Here • "Young illusionist enchants audiences with his sleight
of hand"
Click Here • "Enthralling the audience with illusion"
Click Here • "Winnipeg still a magic city 100 years after
international organization’s founding"
Click Here • That's it for this week, your news and reviews are
welcomed as ever, see you next week, Duncan.
11.6.22