Number
1258 - Saturday 3rd August 2024
The
Huddersfield Circle of Magicians are celebrating in style this year for
their 75th Anniversary. This fantastic local society is going from
strength to strength, with its membership currently the highest it has
ever been. To celebrate such a landmark
they are holding a big day of magic on Saturday 31st August at The Smile
Bar & Venue in Huddersfield. In the afternoon there will be free
children's entertainment from some of the members at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm
in the front bar. Then doors to the main venue open at 7pm for a 7.30pm
star studded gala show. This is set to be a real Variety Extravaganza
with some of the best names in British Magic including, hot from their
hit Edinburgh show, Hudson & Hudson, plus the amazing all round
entertainment of Michael Jordan, the king of mentalism, Pete Turner, and
local legends Matthew J Cope and Spike Bonzo. Throw in a touch of
ventriloquism from Darron Woodward, World Champion dance troupe ElliTe
Studios and possibly some special guests all hosted by John Danbury, and
it's set to be one magical evening of entertainment. Tickets are priced
at £20 and can be purchased here
www.fatsoma.com.
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Kidology UK
2024, Birmingham, Monday 16th September. Kidology UK, the convention for children’s
entertainers, returns on Monday 16th September at The Austin Sports &
Social Club in Birmingham (from 9am - 6pm). Lectures from Andrew Green,
Tom Rolfe, Michael Diamond, David Tomkins and Colin Dymond. Halloween
Games - Panto & Theatre - Magic - Ventriloquism and more. Sunday night
and Monday night entertainment and on Tuesday 17th September The
Kidology UK Children's Entertainer of the Year Competition. All
inclusive price £50.00. To book visit
www.albionmagiccompany.co.uk.
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Luca
Volpe Lecture and Workshop at Darlington Magic Circle, 8th August. Nick Richmond writes:
Luca Volpe is considered to be one of the top mentalists in Italy, if not the
world.
Luca Volpe's lecture and workshop presents stage and close-up routines
from his professional repertoire, tested in hundreds of live
performances worldwide. All routines are 100% commercial and easy to
perform, blending new and old methods to create unforgettable,
entertaining experiences for audiences. Designed with spectators in
mind, these lectures offer real working routines for the "real world
performer", not just "magic for magicians".
Luca Volpe will cover routines that pack fast and play big for audiences
of 10 to 500 spectators. He'll also teach you how to
maximize the impact of gathering information, revealing it in the
most visually stunning way.
His take on "Emotional Mentalism" showcases powerful experiences
that your audience will
remember forever. Both the lecture and workshop are ideal for
professional and intermediate performers seeking impactful routines to
add to their repertoire.
Thursday 8th of August, at Darlington Magic Circle,
The DSRM (Rolling Mills) Club, Longfield Road, Darlington, County Durham
DL3 0HX.
Doors open at 7.30pm and the meeting starts at 8pm.
We estimate the evening to continue until around 10pm (with a
refreshment break), but if you're
still craving more magic, our after-meeting sessions often linger on
until 11pm!
Entry for visiting magicians is just £10, payable at the door.
Associated Magic Clubs receive 50% off the entry price! This promises to
be an unforgettable night, and we can't wait to see familiar faces
and to welcome new ones!
Please indicate that you are 'going' on our Facebook Events Page:
Click Here.
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Jai
Ford: Choice - The Other Palace, London. Choice, an innovative magic
show that explores our life decisions and experiences. We are
continually faced with choices that shape our lives, although we can't
experience everything that life has to offer and it's up to us to decide
what we experience. Choice enables you, as an audience member, to
directly influence the content of the show. Through a random selection
process, each performance is a unique experience. No two shows will ever
be the same. August 22nd & 23rd at 7.30pm at The Other Palace, 12 Palace
Street, London, SW1E 5JA. See
www.theotherpalace.co.uk.
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Smoke
& Mirrors Comedy & Magic Club Bristol is open Monday to Saturday
from 5.30pm. Our Air-Conditioned theatre is here all summer long, with
Live Comedy and Magic throughout the week for you to enjoy. So if you
have friends visiting, an event to celebrate, or just fancy a night out
without the kids, make sure you check us out!
www.smokeandmirrorsbar.com.
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The Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 2024. Plan your visit! Festival Magic listings featuring magic / magic related shows: Click Here. 3.8.24
Jamie
Daws on Craig
Petty's Magic TV: 'Talk Magic'. Every week 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. This week: "Jamie Daws Talks
Alakazam Unlimited and more"
YouTube.
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Double
Blank Decks. Fergus Flanagan writes: I've never liked how Bicycle
Double Blank Cards handle so I had some made! These are the same stock
as the incredible Night Flight Deck! 56 card deck, produced on a 63mm x
88mm, 300gsm German black core paper, with premium linen, butter finish
and tuck box with matte lamination. This deck comes with a blank box to
match! (Bicycle blank/blanks in a "standard box" always bugged me.) 1
for £8 2 for £15. Prices include VAT and UK Postage! Email
info@fergusflanagan.com to
order.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week
Escapologist Tom Lyon on 'Richard & Judy' from 11th March 2003. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Four
Magicians at The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, on September 14th. From the
promoter: Four of Scotland’s top magicians will appear in Aberdeen this
September for an unforgettable evening of magic and illusion. Four
Magicians will see acclaimed north east magic acts Smith & Burns,
Eoin Smith and James Dickson come together on stage in an ensemble magic
show packed full of mystery, surprises and laughs. Four Magicians
will feature incredible sleight of hand, unexplainable acts of mind
reading and plenty of comedy as the performers take the audience on a
rollercoaster ride through the world of magic. The show will take place
at The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen on September 14th. Tickets are now available
from
www.aberdeenperformingarts.com.
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The
North Western Society of Magicians Annual Celebration Dinner 2024.
From the organisers: Our Annual Dinner and Cabaret will be held at the
Hawcoat Park Sports & Social Club, Hawcoat Lane, Barrow-in-Furness LA14
4HF on Saturday, 9th of November 2024 (6.20pm onwards for a 7pm prompt
start). Pete Jackson is our compere, Miss Kay Dyson will be opening the
show, and headlining the Cabaret will be the brilliant Tom Wright. The
price is £41 per person. Cut-off date and payment is 1st of October and
a maximum of 100 places are available. A place will be reserved once
full payment is received. Dinner choices to be pre-ordered. Email for
menu details and payment details to Paul Horricks:
phorricks2@btinternet.com
(non-members welcome).
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Blackpool
Magicians Club Table Top Sale. Tuesday, 13th August - open to all magicians.
Blackpool Magicians Club, 56-60 Caunce Street, Blackpool FY1 3LE. Featuring a
varied range of magic effects and apparatus, books, DVDs, and magic related
memorabilia for sale. Free admission to buyers and members. £10 table charge for
non-member sellers. Refreshments available. Tuesday 13th August at 6.30 pm.
Sellers can set up from 5.30pm. To book a table please contact: Michael Shepherd
admin@blackpoolmagicconvention.com.
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The
MLM E-Video Newsletter Aug/Sept 2024. The latest online video
programme containing new magic, ideas and advice from Mark Leveridge is
ready and awaiting your attention, and it features the following. The
Teach In – a plot featuring Social Media platforms is provided this
time in a close up mental effect called Connections. Pro Peeks –
extracted from Top Tips in the E-Club Pro Archive is an idea for a
practical way to avoid pocket clutter when strolling. The Table
Magician Unplugged – in part 7 of the series based on The Table
Magician e-book Mark explains when a good time is not to work
tables. The Trick Box – originally published in The Strolling
Magician E-Book, learn here a commercial table hopping trick using a
spectator’s credit card. Web Offers – get background info on a
walkabout routine using a borrowed watch, plus a really useful e-book on
how to market yourself, both with 40% off. 60 Seconds To Success
– advice on how to widen your performing skill set and thus become a
more rounded performer. Access to the complete 40 minute presentation is
free - you simply have to be signed up to Mark Leveridge's E-Club Lite,
which you can find at
www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices.
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Cillian O’Connor - My World of Magic, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough tonight! From the promoter: Cillian O’Connor is bringing his first ever live stage show on tour to the UK and Ireland in 2024. Cillian literally burst onto an unsuspecting world during Britain’s Got Talent in 2023 and immediately captivated the hearts of the entire nation, reaching the top three in the final. His performances online have now been the most watched of the entire series, reaching over 500 million views in just a few weeks. With appearances in Monte Carlo and the USA lined up, this is the first time to catch Cillian live on stage. His show features his special guest Ryland Petty from America’s Got Talent. Cillian promises to enchant and amaze audiences across the UK and Ireland, with a show for the entire family. See What's On for tour dates. 3.8.24
John
Fealey 1964 - 2024 "John Fealey was a kid when I met him. I was
working at Paul Stone’s Ace Place in Liverpool and John would bunk off school to
come in and talk magic. Well-read and with a fondness for the magic of Slydini,
he quickly became part of our Saturday magic group..." David Britland remembers
John Fealey: Click
Here.
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"Review: Jamie Allan's Amaze, Marylebone
Theatre"
Click Here • "Review of Amaze: 'Under the right illusion'"
Click Here • "Cambridge magician Matthew Le Mottée earns
'Doctor of Magic' title with standing ovation"
Click Here • "Magician breaks illusions record to highlight 'beauty'
of magic tricks"
Click Here • "Belladrum does the trick for magician's wedding"
Click Here • "Abracadabra! Magician Randini starts his free summer
shows"
Click Here • "Local magician set to perform on London West End stage
next year"
Click Here • "Consett magician lands Las Vegas residency"
Click Here • Many thanks for your UK magic news, always welcomed.
See you next week, Duncan.
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