Number
1262 - Saturday 31st August 2024
The
London Magic Convention 2024. Andy & Preston Nyman present the
London Magic Convention 2024. We are thrilled that the Central London's
biggest magic convention will return on Sunday November 3rd 2024. We
have three phenomenal lectures: Wayne Houchin, Stephen Long and Mat
Ricardo, plus all your favourites - the London Close-Up Magic
Championship, The £4 Gala Show, and a packed dealers hall across two
levels. Central London's only magic convention is set for another
fantastic year. Sunday November 3rd at Lyric Theatre, King Street,
Hammersmith, London W6 0QL
www.londonmagicconvention.co.uk.
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Christian Grace Lecture
- Zodiac Magical Society London, 11th September. Donato
Capitella writes: On 11th September the Zodiac Magical Society in London will be
hosting a lecture by Christian Grace. Christian Grace is a performer and a creator
of original best-selling magic and mentalism, sold worldwide. In his
lecture, he will be focusing on close-up mentalism, both with and without playing
cards.
This event will take place on Wednesday, September 11th, from 8pm to 10pm at our club room
located just a five-minute walk from the Northfields Tube station on the
Piccadilly Line. There is a £10 charge for visitors. You need to email
membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk to let us know that you are coming as soon
as possible, as we have limited places.
You can follow us on Instagram at @zodiacmagicalsociety for updates.
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Olek
Iwanek added to Irish Magic-Fest, October 5th and 6th, Dublin. Rising Polish
close-up star Olek Iwanek will be appearing at the Irish Magic-Fest along with
Peter Samelson, Dan Stapleton, Chris Wood, Pat Fallon and Jack Wise. One of the
youngest magicians to be invited to the exclusive annual Escorial event in
Spain, Olek specialises in card magic and has impressed established experts with
his grasp of the nuances of advanced techniques and ability in turning tricks
into magical experiences. A Member of The Magic Circle he spends half the year
in his native Poland and the other half in Spain. Registration for both days is
€65 from
www.thesocietyofirishmagicians.com or contact Quentin Reynolds:
quentinr@btopenworld.com.
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The
Magicians Table. Step into the private performance space and warehouse of
Dieter Roterburg, famed carnival owner and magician for a night of magic,
drinking, music and mystery... it's a night you’ll never forget.
www.magicianstablelive.com. The Magicians Table - Magicians Interview
YouTube.
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"Lord"
Harri Harrington Lecture - Ulster and Dublin dates in September. James
Hobart writes: We are pleased to announce the first visit to Ireland of "Lord"
Harri Harrington to present his lecture "Organised Chaos".
With a unique blend of captivating close-up magic and engaging showmanship, Lord
Harri brings an unparalleled sense of excitement to his lecture.
On Monday 2nd September he will be hosted by The Ulster Society of Magicians in
the Marble Cedar Lounge, Errigle Inn, Belfast (7.15pm for a 7.45pm start, £25
for visitors by prior arrangement with the Secretary). Then on Tuesday 7th
February, The Society of Irish Magicians will host the same lecture at The
Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin commencing at 8pm. For further information please
contact James Hobart j.hobart@btinternet.com for Belfast or
societyofirishmagicians@gmail.com for Dublin.
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An
Audience with Philip Partridge - Modern Mystic League, 8th September. Brian
Lead, Events Secretary of the Modern Mystic League (Blackburn) writes: Join us
if you can on Sunday, 8th September for An Audience with Philip Partridge... or
Philip's Final Fling! Yes – this will be the British Ring President's last event
before passing on his chain of office at the Llandudno convention. Philip
promises plenty of chat, anecdotes and more than a bit of magic, along with a
special afternoon tea. The venue will be our HQ: Woodlands United Reform Church
Hall, 457, Preston Old Road, Cherry Tree, Blackburn BB2 5ND, starting at 2pm.
Admission is free, but a donation or raffle prize would be appreciated. Look
out, also, for news of a very special auction at the same place and time on
Sunday, 22nd September.
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Leeds
Magic Jam, next Sunday 8th September! Leeds Magic Jam 2024 with Paul
Martin, Brendan Rodrigues, Mark Bennett, Chris Frost and our latest addition,
the one and only Wayne Fox, who will be delivering a workshop on The Light Heavy
Pen. Plus, we've squeezed in two more awesome dealers, so please welcome World
Magic Shop and Magick Enterprises to Leeds Magic Jam 2024! They will be joining
Pro Magic Academy, Enchanted Rabbit Magic, Frostie Entertainment, Magicbox,
Warped Magic, Mark Bennett Comedy Magician. Get your ticket while
you can! This years event is on Sunday 8th September 2024 at Garforth Welfare
Hall, 56 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds LS25 1AA. As well as our lectures and
workshops we have a range of magic dealers and the usual magic jam fun. Tickets
are on sale now at only £20, available here:
www.tickettailor.com/events/leedsmagicjam. 31.8.24
Derren
Brown at DTX ExCel London 2nd & 3rd October. Born in Croydon in 1971, Derren
traces his interest in magic and psychological techniques to childhood, but it
was only later, at Bristol University, where he reluctantly studied Law and
German, that he started to delve more seriously into the stranger edges of human
experience and what they might mean to us.
After graduating, Derren forewent an international legal career and concentrated
on developing his performance skills. He was able to pay the bills by working as
a magician and hypnotist with a side line in portraiture.
His big break came in 1999 when he was invited to put a TV show together. The
result, Derren Brown: Mind Control, was shown in 2000, proving an immediate
success and winning a coveted Rose d’Or. Since then, redefining magic through
must-see TV and stage events, Derren has exhilarated audiences worldwide with a
never equalled brand of mind-control, suggestion, showmanship and illusion.
His name has become synonymous with the art of psychological manipulation in the
UK, and he has gained a reputation as a performer prepared to constantly
challenge and break down boundaries. See
www.dtxevents.io.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week
Carey Marx on 'Gas' (hosted by Lee Mack) on 29th April 1998. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Saturday
Mash-Up! Live, today, from 9am on CBBC. "Britain's Got Talent
magician Jack Rhodes and Potato Queen Poppy O'Toole join the gang all
morning - but who will be slimed?" See
TV Magic for details.
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South
Tyneside International Magic Festival Family Magic Extravaganza. As part of
the South Tyneside International Magic Festival, which is now in its 20th Year,
we are pleased to announce a very special and magical event for the whole family
to enjoy, our Family Magic Extravaganza. Magic fans of all ages will be dazzled
by tricks, jokes with this night of pure wonderment! This year’s dazzling
line-up includes: Graeme Shaw, Dain Cordean, Danny Adams and Amethyst. Friday
11th October. See
www.customshouse.co.uk.
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The
Vintage Magic Company launches. Last week Roy Davenport launched his new
online magic shop "The Vintage Magic Company". So far he's listed a range of
vintage posters, books and memorabilia, as well as his first online article on
magic for you to read on his "New Demon Telegraph" page. This is just for
starters, as he will be adding more sections and items over time. Roy said: "I
was demonstrating magic in my mother's shop in Great Russell Street from the
tender age of six, so I am just so excited about it all and I'm overwhelmed with
the warm reaction from fellow magicians so far." See
www.vintagemagic.co.uk.
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Vinny
Sagoo (Neo Magic) Lecture - Merlin Magical Society, 5th September. John
Clayton writes: On the 5th September, the Merlin Magical Society are having a
lecture by Neo Magic. £10 entry for non-members. Please note: Under 16's must be
accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start at Little Heath
Parish Hall, Thornton Road, Potters Bar, Herfordshire EN6 1JJ. For any further
information please contact John Clayton, Secretary & Vice President of the
Merlin Magical Society. Here is a link to our website advertising the event in
full:
www.merlinmagicalsociety.com.
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Sam
Lowe: The Imposter: "This is Sam, he sometimes feels like a fraud. He is a
Theatre Practitioner and Magician, but when a Magician performs a magic trick,
everyone knows there is some kind of deception involved. It looks like Sam can
read minds or predict the future, but he can't do any of those things for real.
Watch him 'fake it till he makes it' as this contemporary performance uses
spoken word, autobiographical performance, and mind magic to explore imposter
syndrome. Sam hopes that this copy perfectly summarises what the show is about.
Who or what is the real imposter here? Someone or something is pulling the
strings and fooling this Magician."
The Imposter is written and performed by Sam Lowe. Photography by Hannah Lisa
and Craige Barker. "Best Newcomer" nominated - The Greater Manchester Fringe
Awards 2024. "Wow!" - Mike Bushell (BBC Breakfast Sports Presenter and
Strictly Come Dancing 2019 Contestant).
There is currently one opportunity left to come and watch this "Sleight of Mind Magician" (British Theatre Guide, 2024) in action live at The Library Festival, Oldham Library, Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL on Thursday 12th September at 7pm. Tickets £6 via www.eventbrite.co.uk. Thank you to The Manchester Circle of Magicians, Hideout Youth Zone, The Greater Manchester Fringe, and Oldham Library for the support and development of this production. 31.8.24
The
Fabulist, at Charing Cross Theatre until 21st September. "The Fabulist -
named after the term many top-tier magicians use to describe themselves - is a
romantic musical comedy set in a movie studio in Tuscany in 1929. A wandering
fabulist, Agrofontido, is smitten with the eccentric screenwriter Clarice and
seeks her hand. Unfortunately, the characters find that romance can get
complicated in a hurry. James Farwell wrote the book and lyrics, which are based
on Antonio Paisiello's opera The Imaginary Astrologer. Written for Catherine the
Great, it was her favorite opera. Paisiello, who heavily influenced Rossini but
has a lighter tone, was the favourite composer of both her and Napoleon, for
whom he composed the coronation music. His style is joyous and uplifting."
Starring magician Dan Smith playing Julian.
Magic Consultant: Harry De Cruz. To 21st September at Charing Cross Theatre. For
more information and to book visit
www.charingcrosstheatre.co.uk.
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South Downs Magicians
Annual Stage Competition.
Des King writes: South Downs Magicians will be holding
their Annual Stage Competition on Wednesday 4th September.
Visiting magicians are welcome to attend free of charge. The meeting starts at
8pm and is held at The Parish Hall, High Street, Handcross, near Crawley, West
Sussex RH17 6BJ. www.southdownsmagicians.co.uk.
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Hypnotist
Ken Webster Charity Fundraising Event, Blackpool. Jonathan Royle writes:
Legendary Comedy Stage Hypnotist Ken Webster who holds the record for the
world's longest-running resident comedy hypnosis show after performing for 35
years at Blackpool's HorseShow Showbar is, on 14th September for one night only,
performing his show in Drag to help raise funds for Brain House a Children's
Hospice in Thornton Cleveleys. Tickets for the show can be obtained from
www.universe.com and those unable to attend who would like to help Ken raise
funds for this wonderful cause can donate here
www.justgiving.com.
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Jamie Williams Lecture
- Northamptonshire Magicians Club, Tuesday 3rd
September.
David Miller writes: Jamie has a wealth of knowledge to share with
you, having won the Trick of the Year award with Penguin Magic for his
creation, Sticker Kicker and being recognised by Craig Petty for creating more
commercial magic than any other magician in recent years. £10 for magician
guests. Brafield Working Mens Club, 35 Bedford Road, Northampton NN7 1BD.
Tuesday 3rd September. Doors 7.30pm for an 8pm start.
www.northamptonshiremagicians.uk.
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There's
no escape for this straightjacket...
"A magician said he was 'ecstatic' after a straitjacket stolen from
outside his shop was returned. Malcolm Norton, who runs The World's Smallest
Magic and Joke Shop on Southside Street in Plymouth, said the item - which used
to be part of his act - had been taken on 24 August." To read the full
story by
George Thorpe for BBC News, Devon:
Click
Here. (Earlier: "Magician's straitjacket stolen from outside shop"
Click
Here).
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Plum House. "#SoBritish. The curator Peter Knight finds unlikely TV fame when he is featured on an ancestry show helping Derren Brown trace his roots to the museum. Starring Simon Callow, Jane Horrocks, Miles Jupp, Pearce Quigley, Tom Bell and Louise Ford." Monday 9th September on BBC Radio 4. See TV Magic for details. 31.8.24
"Can
you work out Asi Wind's unbelievable magic tricks?
YouTube • "Edinburgh Fringe chief executive issues major warning as
2024 event wraps up"
Click Here • "UK's first Museum of Illusions to open in Manchester
next month - featuring interactive Metrolink tram exhibit"
Click Here • "Teenage magician going on tour in honour of grandma"
Click Here • "Review: Diary of a Magician"
Click Here • "Wedding supplier spotlight: JD Magicians"
Click Here • That's it for another week - your UK magic news is
always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
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