Number
1260 - Saturday 17th August 2024
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. Plus, the day before, on Sunday 15th
September, it's The Magic Car Boot Sale. With up to 36 indoor stalls.
Now in its 30th Year! A great social occasion with thousands of bargains
and hot breakfast rolls! Sunday 15th September 2024 from 10am. Admission
£5.00 at the Austin Sports and Social Club, 30 Tessall Lane, Birmingham
B31 2SF. Join our Facebook group Magic Car Boot Sale. To enquire about a
stand contact Alec Powell on 07831 115448 or email
alec@alecpowell.co.uk.
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All Done By Kindness,
A Charity Magic Show at The Magic Circle, London. All proceeds are being donated to The Magic
Circle Benevolent Fund.
On Wednesday 18th September, the most exclusive private members' club
for the world's greatest magicians, will open its doors for a very
special event.
At The Magic Circle Headquarters, you will witness amazing sleight of
hand miracles and learn some of the fascinating history of mystery as
you explore the clubroom and first floor reception room in London’s most
magical venue, a fascinating building where every corner is packed with
exhibits and illusions from one of the largest magical collections in
the world.
Then it’s Showtime! Climb the floating spiral staircase to one of our
best kept secrets, The Magic Circle Theatre, and experience a full stage
show, for one night only, featuring more illusions, mind reading,
sleight of hand, comedy and jaw-dropping prestidigitation.
Every ticket includes one free entry in a prize draw to be announced on
the night. A magical auction of just three very special lots will be
conducted on the evening.
And if you are lucky enough to book VIP tickets, you’ll be making a
complimentary glass of bubbly disappear before enjoying a special guided
tour of The Magic Circle Museum, where you will find priceless magic
tricks and apparatus from famous names like Penn & Teller, Dynamo, Sooty
and HM King Charles III.
Strictly one night only, this is a rare opportunity to experience a
world class show from the stars of The Magic Circle.
We are very grateful to the superstar performers and other volunteers
who have agreed to donate their time for this fundraising event. All
proceeds are being donated to The Magic Circle Benevolent Fund
(Registered Charity 222408) which helps magicians and/or their families
when they need it most.
Minimum age 12.
Doors and Bar open at 7.00pm.
Sleight of hand magic from 7.15pm.
Guided Museum experience (VIP Tickets only) at 7.25pm.
Theatre Show at 8.00pm. Book via
www.seetickets.com.
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Terry
Herbert at The Stag Theatre, Kent Magicians Guild, for a very special
evening. Tuesday 27th August at The Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks.
Mike Ingham,
President of the Kent Magicians Guild, writes:
Our next meeting is Terry Herbert's Close-up Lecture... this is Terry
performing and explaining his close-up routines, the philosophy behind
what he does, a look into this great man's comedy mind, his choice of
effects and more.
The second half of the evening will be a question and answer session
with Terry. As I’m sure you are aware, Terry has a whole host of anecdotes
and stories from his time in magic. This alone will be well worth coming
for. This may possibly be Terry's final
close-up lecture.
We at the KMG are honoured that he has chosen our club for this iconic lecture. Please do your best to come along, to give support to this great man of magic. Let me know if you would like to attend, my email is mdimagic@outlook.com. Due to space restrictions, we will need to know in advance how many people will be attending. If you are unable to attend, but wish to send a message of appreciation to Terry, I will happily collate all the comments and memories, and present them to him. I think this will make a lovely gift.
Tuesday 27th August 2024, at the Kent Magicians Guild, The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1ZZ. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Free of charge. Visiting magicians very welcome. Terry wrote to the club: "For several years I have been doing a close-up set for Chris Woods Close Up Magic Shows that he presented in various Theatre Studios around the South, such as in the Plaza Suite at The Stag and The Churchill Theatre in Bromley. I no longer do them due to my age and mobility so this will probably be my swan song." 17.8.24
Magic
Circle Scotland presents Jean Jaques Sanvert on 23rd & 24th November
2024.
We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to the magical community
for an upcoming two-day event in Glasgow, which promises to be an
unforgettable experience. This highly anticipated event will feature the
esteemed magician Jean Jaques Sanvert, a celebrated FISM champion known
for his mesmerizing card magic and captivating corporate performances.
During the two-day event, participants will have the exclusive
opportunity to witness Jean Jaques Sanvert's acclaimed routines,
meticulously designed to enchant and entertain. His professional
repertoire, which has earned him recognition in the magic community,
guarantees a truly remarkable and immersive experience for all
attendees.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Glasgow's Merchant City, the event
will take place at the prestigious
Babbity Bowsters Hotel, providing a
convenient and accessible location for all participants. Situated within
walking distance of Glasgow Central and Queen Street train stations, the
venue offers ease of access for attendees traveling from near and far.
For those considering accommodations, we recommend securing a room at
the Babbity Bowsters Hotel promptly, as availability is limited.
Alternatively, participants can explore a variety of nearby
accommodation options within easy reach of the venue, all of which can
be found through a quick search on TripAdvisor.
We are committed to ensuring that every aspect of your visit to Glasgow
is as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
At a price of just £50!
Saturday
2:00 pm - Members and guests are invited to join us for a pre-event
meal. (not included in the price)
2:30 pm - Indulge in delicious food.
4:00 pm - The unforgettable evening with Jean Jaques Sanvert begins.
Jean-Jaques will both demonstrate and explain several of his routines
and is open to questions. Make sure you come prepared with questions and
make this a truly interactive experience.
Sunday
2:00 pm - Members and guests are invited to join us for a pre-event
meal. (not included in the price)
2:30 pm - Indulge in delicious food.
4:00 pm - Jean-Jaques will be covering the more technical aspects of
his work, Table shuffles, False deals and such, with some info on what
he does during his gigs (both close-up and platform). Once again come
armed with a list of questions and bring a notepad as we welcome your
participation. For more information and to book visit
www.magiccirclescotland.org.
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The
Magicians Table... We are thrilled to finally unveil the phenomenal
cast for The Magicians Table who'll be joining our previously-announced
roster of magical talent! Shea Wojtus and Liv Spencer as Calliope, and
Katie Tranter and Garance Louis as Ellis. These talents will alternate
the roles of Calliope, your enigmatic hostess and Ellis,
accordion-playing music maestro as they guide you through an
unforgettable evening filled with magic and mystery. Prepare to be
amazed by this extraordinary cast, whose talent and charisma will bring
to life London's Greatest Immersive Close-Up Magic Experience! Until
then, we still have one final secret to be revealed... watch this space!
Book Your Place at The Magicians Table:
www.magicianstablelive.com.
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Stephanie
Clarke 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: "Stephanie Clarke:
Amethyst Magic, Illusionist & Escapology"
YouTube.
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Science
of Magic Association 2024 Conference, Las Vegas. From the
organisers: We are delighted to announce that the 4th SoMA international conference will be taking place on November 12th &
13th, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will take place at the Golden
Nugget Casino, bringing together academics, researchers, and magicians
from around the world and featuring top keynote speakers, presentations
on recent research, a poster session, and a gala show.
We welcome presentations from across disciplines that are themed around
rigorous research or theory directed toward understanding the nature,
function, and underlying mechanisms of magic and illusion. We also
invite submissions from practitioners who have applied principles of
theatrical magic in unique settings. SoMA is an inclusive organization
that welcomes members with diverse backgrounds and across multiple
disciplines including science and technology, humanities, practicing
magicians, and individuals who are simply interested in science and
magic.
Invited speakers include:
Teller, attending (and, perhaps ironically, speaking) as this year’s Guest of Honor.
Prof. Thalia Goldstein: Director of Applied Developmental Psychology at George Mason University.
Carisa Hendrix: Multi-award winning comedy entertainer and magician.
Prof. Chris Goto-Jones: Professor in Philosophy at the University of Victoria and author of Conjuring Asia.
Plus a Special Symposium with Jeff McBride and the Magic & Mystery School.
For more information and to register visit www.scienceofmagicassoc.org. 17.8.24
Practical Magic
present two new items from the amazing mind of Eric
Leclerc. Following his amazing lecture at Trix ’24 we are proud to
announce that we have BlindFly and The Dessert Trick in stock and ready
to ship! BlindFly is a comedy blindfold that will add a big laugh into
any routine where you use a regular blindfold. The Dessert Trick, is a
really cool prediction effect, with an organic and funny climax! Find
out more. Visit
www.practical-magic.com.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week
quick change artist and magician Arturo Brachetti, with an excerpt from
his West End show 'Y' on 'Russell Harty' in 1984. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
40 years on and Arturo can currently be seen live on stage at the Ed
Fringe (see below).
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Arturo
Brachetti: Solo. Get ready to believe the unbelievable! Olivier
Award-nominee Italian quick-change legend Arturo Brachetti will take you
on a magical journey this summer. This jam-packed visual feast sees the
Guinness World Record-holder bring over 50 characters to life in front
of your eyes; expect astonishing illusions, mind-boggling
transformations, sand painting, shadow puppetry and more, against a
kaleidoscope of lights and lasers.
A bright spark of theatrical wonder to ignite your imagination and
illuminate your Ed Fringe! Suitable for all ages, from 5 to 105! Pleasance
at EICC Lennox Theatre, Edinburgh. To 25th August. 2.30pm +
7pm. 70 minutes. ★★★★
Evening Standard ★★★★
Times. See
www.pleasance.co.uk.
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Alakazam's
Desert Island Tricks: 'Derren Brown - Part Two'. We've got an extraordinary
episode featuring the wonderful Derren Brown, who takes us through his
incredible career, from the early days of close-up card magic to his rise as a
world-renowned mentalist and hypnotist. Listen as Derren shares his ultimate
list of effects from his career, including effects from his stage shows, television,
books and DVDs.
YouTube.
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MLM
Web Offers Aug/Sept 24. Time to tell you about the latest items to
be offered at a generous discount on the MLM website. 1. Safety Catch
- A length of rope is handed out for examination and the ends are then
tied to form a rope loop. A spectator’s watch is borrowed and the strap
done up so that the watch is also in a loop. The watch is then threaded
on to the double strands of the rope loop which is held between the two
hands. By moving his hands up and down, the performer shows how the
watch can slide up and down the rope, but provided he does not let go
with either of his hands, the watch is safe on the rope. Then the
magician says he will demonstrate how to make the watch even safer.
Suddenly the watch is seen to visibly penetrate one of the rope strands
so that it is now linked onto the inside of the rope loop itself! The
watch can be clearly seen to be secured on the rope loop, and the
performer has to untie the ends of the rope in order to slide the watch
off to return it to its owner. Price £6.00 (normally £10)
2. Marketing Yourself - Volume 4 in the Professional Worker
Series concentrates on the many different ways now available to
magicians to promote themselves in order to get paid bookings. If you
don’t know your SEO from your ROI, or if you’re not sure whether online
or offline marketing is best, this e-book will provide you with many of
the answers. Promotion doesn’t have to be a daunting task, but it does
need to be approached with a more informed attitude than in the past, so
if you are looking to either return to a level of bookings you had
previously, or you are seeking to increase your turnover from paid shows
in the future, this publication will help you to do just that. Knowledge
is power, and the informative, easy-to-absorb format of this advice
e-book will give you the knowledge that you can use to your best
advantage. Price £6.00 (normally £10). For more information and to order
go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
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Triadic
- Just released! A brand new book test by award-winning creators Chris
Wardle and James Ward. Triadic is a three-phase routine with three
separate reveals! No fishing, no memory work, no peeks, no cribs, no
procedures, no guessing letters, no codes, no misses - a direct hit each
time and completely out of your hands! Very easy to perform, Chris
Wardle and James Ward have done all of the hard work for you, by
creating a craftily-written and devious book test which you can perform
almost immediately. It is completely self-contained, as the instructions
are "hidden in plain sight" in the final two chapters of the book! Using
an innocent-looking poetry book, you can divine a significant word from
the start of the poem, then go on to describe the features, theme and
tone of the chosen poem and finally you reveal a significant word on the
final line! Multiple principles at play make this so easy to perform.
"I'm a force book junkie - I love them, I've owned many of the best and
now I have another corker to add to the pile. The great advantages of
this one are its size - it fits into a back pocket or a handbag - and
its style: it appears simply to be a treasured book of poems. It also,
crucially, delivers three clear climaxes every time, so if you handle it
right it could establish your reputation as a versatile reader of
minds." Geoffrey Durham. "This is a genius concept, executed
brilliantly. This poetry book is now a permanent fixture on my coffee
table." Matt Edmondson. Available now from
www.alakazam.co.uk.
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Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle -
Magic Sale Night.
Matthew Gill writes:
On Thursday September 12th Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle and will host
a Magic Sale Night!
This is a great opportunity to grab a bargain and also move on any magic
items you own but no longer utilise.
Tables for people looking to sell items are £10.00 each, which can be
paid on the night.
Start time: 8pm.
Venue: St Stephen’s Church Hall, St Stephen’s Road, Hightown,
Liverpool L38 0BL.
If interested in a table please email
liverpool.mahatma.secretary@outlook.com.
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