Number
1264 - Saturday 14th September 2024
South
Tyneside International Magic Festival, 11th - 13th October. Join us
as this year we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of South
Tyneside International Magic Festival with a new look convention,
workshops, magic jams, lectures, launches, two gala shows and a brand
new Junior Convention. Appearing this year: Juan Colas, Alex McAleer,
Sonia Bentio, Tobias Dostall, Ryland Petty, Jasper Blakeley, Paul Zenon,
John Archer, Professor Richard Wiseman, Michael Murray, Craig Petty,
Drummond Money Coutts, Graeme Shaw, Dain Cordean, Danny Adams and
Amethyst. See
www.southtyneside.gov.uk.
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Paul
Zenon at Russ Brown's House of Secrets, Blackpool, 6th October. From
the organisers: Back in Black... pool! Sunday, 6th October, the maestro
of magic and mischief returns - for one night only. An intimate audience
with the multi award-winning TV magician and Street Magic pioneer. "A
huge hit with our audiences... he has the wonderful talent of being
incredibly funny and the brilliant skill of his magic, so he's quite
unique - there isn't another performer like him" Don Ward, Founder
of The Comedy Store. "C4 Countdown’s wild man of the wand" The
Independent. "A contemporary master of his art" The Times. See
www.houseofsecretsmagicbar.com for more information and to book.
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Luke
Jermay Lecture "From The Shadows" - Cambridge Pentacle Club, 17th
September. Luke says of this Lecture: "Playing cards that appear,
vanish and travel as gracefully as the birds flying south for the
winter. Solid silver coins that impossibly penetrate solid table tops
under the strictest of conditions. Random actions inexplicably creating
spooky action at a distance, reminding us that with the right magic no
matter how impossible the circumstances seem, it is never too late to
transform. Beautiful, impossible, mysterious magic. I invite you
to join me in a celebration of pure conjuring. Not a single mind will be
read. Instead together we will explore some of my favourite original
conjuring creations. Each effect is designed to be performed in real
world close-up settings and no detail will be left out. Alongside the
methods, techniques and secrets, I will also share some tips and ideas
to help you." Cambridge Pentacle Club, St Andrews Church Centre, Cherry
Hinton, Cambridge CB1 3JS. Doors Open 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Lecture
finishes at 10.15pm. Admission charge for non-members (welcome) £10,
book here:
www.pentacleclub.com. Any questions email Hugh Newsam
hugh@newsam.name.
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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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Max
Blake at Irish Magic-Fest, October 5th and 6th, Dublin. Quentin
Reynolds writes: Max Blake comes from the world of cabaret and stage. As
a teenager, he learned his performing skills as a spotlight operator in
a variety theatre, watching top professionals perform night after night.
This experience instilled in him the stagecraft that has been lost to
many of today's magicians, and he is happy to share his knowledge and
experience. Max joins Peter Samelson, Jack Wise, Olek Iwanek, Pat
Fallon, Quentin Reynolds, Dan Stapleton and Chris Wood for this weekend
of magic, fun and craic! Details and registration at
www.irishmagicfest.com.
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Chris
Dugdale: 11 won the EdFest Bouquet for the 5th time. Chris writes:
"I am deeply honored to receive this award. Truly humbled. Hard work
really does pay off and I dedicate it to Phil Jay, Scott Harris,
Benjamin Cuvelier and my family and friends. I am thrilled. Chris
Dugdale: 11 was incredibly well received by both professional and
audience reviewers, and when your work resonates, really lands and has
some deep impact then it's all truly worthwhile. Thank you, thank you,
thank you..." Chris is now the only act to have ever won 5 times at the
Edinburgh Festival Fringe. As this award is given by best-selling author
and professional writer Philip Caveney and drama teacher Susan Singfield
- Bouquets and Brickbats have become a truly respected reviewers in
Edinburgh.
Hello! Magazine 2024 "Best Magic Show", 12 of the best shows you must
not miss:
www.hellomagazine.com
Bouquets and Brickbats - ★★★★★ "Mr Dugdale is doing impossible things
every night"
www.bouquetsbrickbatsreviews.com
One4Review:
www.one4review.co.uk.
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The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week,
David Williamson's Rocky Raccoon on The World's Greatest Magic III form
1996. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Kidology UK - Birmingham, Monday 16th September. Kidology UK, the convention for children’s entertainers, 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 go to www.albionmagiccompany.co.uk. Join us on Facebook Kidology.UK.
A
New Bonus For E-Club Members. Mark Leveridge has three E-Club
membership levels. There's the free E-Club Lite, the hugely popular
monthly subscription E-Club Pro, and the exclusive E-Club Elite. Each
level of membership provides different benefits, but now there is one
little extra bonus that applies to all three, and that is something
called Back-Chat. Mark's online blog called Chatter, which has been
published on the 1st of every month since Sept 1992, has amassed more
than 380 posts. The variety of topics covered is amazing, and they make
for an entertaining and instructive read. Starting this month, Mark
Leveridge is emailing all E-Club members a personally selected blog from
his large back catalogue each week on a Saturday. Called Back-Chat,
these posts will provide an interesting and stimulating quick read (each
one can be digested in about 2 minutes!) once a week to get members'
weekend off to a good start. If you would like to receive Back-Chat each
Saturday, go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices and sign up for one of the three
available E-Club memberships right now and you will be added to the
Back-Chat list.
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Mark
Evans Lecture - The Order of The Magi, 24th September. Mike Sharples
writes: The Order of The Magi presents the Cause & Effect Lecture. Join
us at The Order of The Magi for a fun and relaxed lecture by Mentalist
and Magician Mark Evans. Featuring all new tried and tested effects for
Close-up and Parlour settings, all of which are easy to learn and
master, including Mark's take on the ACAAN which is a real fooler! Mark
will also offer advice and thoughts on how to perform as a Mentalist in
front of a modern audience. 7.30pm - 10pm Irish World Heritage Centre,
Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 0RY. Visiting magicians are
welcome at £10 per person. Please contact Secretary Mike Sharples for
more details on 0774 8833666 or email
secretary@orderofthemagi.co.uk.
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Aberdeen Magical Society Social Night 2024.
Eoin Smith writes:
Aberdeen Magical Society's annual evening of magic and wonder returns
for 2024, where members will amaze and delight with their performances.
Full line-up and hosts TBC.
Seating is unreserved, so please arrive early to ensure you get the best
view!
There is a licensed bar at the venue, and we'll be holding a raffle
during the night to win some incredible prizes.
Date & Time: November 26th, Doors 7.30pm, Show starts 8pm.
Price: £10 + booking Fee via
www.wegottickets.com.
Venue: The Sportsman's Club, 11 Queen's Road, Aberdeen AB15 4YL. See
www.aberdeenmagic.com
and
www.linktr.ee/aberdeenmagicalsociety.
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The
Magicians Table. The doors to Dieter Roterburg's Tanner Street
warehouse have finally opened! Take a look at what some of our preview
audiences have been saying about London's hottest new immersive close-up
magic experience below... and read on for an exclusive discount to
celebrate our grand opening! From the moment you enter the converted
warehouse space in London Bridge that serves as Dieter Roterburg's
hidden hideaway, you'll be immersed in a world of curiosity, mystery and
intrigue. To celebrate we're offering you 25% off all tickets for
performances on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September! Use code
FIRSTLOOK25 at checkout to redeem.
www.magicianstablelive.com.
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Modern
Mystic League (Blackburn) Grand Auction on Sunday 22nd September.
Brian Lead, Events Secretary of the Modern Mystic League (Blackburn)
writes: "Roll up! Roll up!" All are welcome to our Grand Auction, to be
held on Sunday, 22nd September. In a wide range of lots we have props,
books and tricks including classic effects from Supreme Magic and Ken
Brooke, along with some Tenyo items. Many are in pristine condition,
donated in memory of late members Paul Openshaw and Steve Eastham as
well as current members. Now is your chance to pick up a guillotine
which belonged to John Pye or puzzles from the John Tattersall
collection. The venue will be our HQ: Woodlands United Reform Church
Hall, 457 Preston Old Road, Cherry Tree, Blackburn BB2 5ND, starting at
2pm, with viewing from 1.15pm. Admission and refreshments are free,
along with batches of magazines.
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David
Britland's Cardopolis. Always excellent. If you're really
into magic Cardopolis is for you! Magic, notes,
trivia, and other fragments from the deceptive art. It's free, but a
click on the 'Buy Me A Coffee' link is a nice gesture. DT. Subscribe at:
www.cardopolis.substack.com.
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Rhythm
& Ruse. London's ultimate night of magic, music and mystery.
Discover a secret society of magicians as you witness close-up magic at
your table from mere inches away. Soak up live music from our five-piece
jazz band and enjoy a carefully curated and ever changing pairing of
five alcoholic beverages included with your ticket. Dress in your finest
jazz age attire or come as you are to London's best night out. Close-up
magic at your table. Five included alcoholic drinks. Live jazz music.
30% off for this week when you book now exclusively through the calendar
at
www.rhythmandruse.com.
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Magic
in The Repair Shop. Ron Martin from Dorset brings in a box of tricks
for woodwork wizard Will Kirk. Ron's magic box is in fact the classic
'Sliding Die Box'. It was made by his dad, Edward, 'Teddy', in the early
1960s when Ron began to show interest in magic as a young boy. The trick
box ignited a passion for magic in Ron, who went on to become a redcoat
at Butlin's and enjoyed a successful career in the entertainment
industry. Now scratched and broken, Ron's been unable to use it for
years. Will sets to work to make all as good as new again, becoming a
fitting tribute to Ron's father, who kick-started Ron's love for magic,
all those years ago.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer.
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Four Magicians - The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 14th September. 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. 14.9.24
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Click Here • Your news, event listings and reviews always welcomed, see you
next week Duncan.
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