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Number 1266 - Saturday 28th September 2024
Penn
& Teller to play London Palladium in 2025. From the promoter: Penn &
Teller, the undisputed masters of modern magic, announce a very special
run of UK shows in 2025 to celebrate their incredible 50th Anniversary.
Renowned for their jaw-dropping performances, a joyous exploration of
magic and comedy, Penn & Teller first performed together on 19 August
1975 and are now arguably the world's most famous magicians. Celebrating
this incredible milestone, these 50th Anniversary UK dates will be Penn
& Teller's first ever shows at a West End theatre. |
The One returns... One Night. One Prize. One Winner. Saturday 15th February 2025 Magic's Biggest Competition at The Blackpool Magic Convention 2025. Watch as some of the best in the world compete for an incredible first prize of £30,000. Closing date for entries 31st October 2024. Blackpool Magic Convention, 13th-16th February 2025. www.blackpoolmagicconvention.com. 28.9.24 |
Irish Magic-Fest, Dublin, 5th & 6th October. Join us for a weekend of magic, fun and the craic! Irish conventions are known for their fun and friendliness. Along with performers and lecturers Max Blake, Peter Samelson, Jack Wise, Olek Iwanek, Pat Fallon, Quentin Reynolds, Dan Stapleton and Chris Wood we promise you a wonderful time. Held in Dublin's city centre, full details at www.irishmagicfest.com. 28.9.24 |
Ben
Seidman - first time in Blackpool: One-man Show and Lecture. Amongst
his many TV credits, Ben guest-starred on the Netflix series Brainchild,
produced by Pharrell, and starred in both Vanity Fair and Wired's
"Experts React" series, discussing magic, sleight of hand, and
pickpocketing. Additionally, Ben appeared on the Vanderpump Rules Season
9 premiere, starred in two specials on Travel Channel, and appeared
twice on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. |
"How Piff the Magic Dragon Went From a Struggling Performer to Building a Multi-Million-Dollar Magical Empire" www.entrepreneur.com. 28.9.24 |
Scottish Conjurers' Association Centenary Convention. Starring Tom Crosbie, Cameron Gibson, Russ Brown, Oliver Tabor, Mandy Fletcher, R Paul Wilson, Chris Congreave and Tom Stone. We have some spaces left so book now and come celebrate 100 years of magic with the SCA! 5th and 6th October at Mercure Hotel Glasgow. For more information and to book visit www.scamagic.org. 28.9.24 |
Legends of The Magic Circle: An Evening with Wayne Dobson, this Monday, September 30th. Join us for a captivating night celebrating the extraordinary career of Magic Circle legend Wayne Dobson. Hosted by Michael J. Fitch, the evening will feature remarkable stories, career highlights, exclusive unseen footage, and a few unexpected surprises. Free to members and apprentices. (Non-members welcome for a charge of £20 - please email: michael@themagiccircle.co.uk for details). 7.30pm - 9pm at The Magic Circle, London. 28.9.24 |
Oliver
Meech launches Effervescent book celebrating creativity. Around a
decade on from Oliver's bestsellers The Plot Thickens and Plot Twists,
he's back with a new magic book. Expect fresh plots, streamlined methods
and playful audience interaction. Discover 19 tricks (mostly cards, with
a few exceptions) and 11 ideas, plus 2 essays on creativity to inspire
your own thought bubbles. |
Matricks
Illusion Reimagined - UK Dates. From the promoter:
TV sensations Matricks Illusion are bringing their brand new show
Reimagined to theatres near you!
Featuring grand Las Vegas style illusions and amazing effects, it's not
to be missed!
This show is full of magic, comedy & charm for all the family!
Visit the link below or visit our website to book tickets. Showreel:
YouTube |
The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week, Wayne Dobson, in his weekly guest spot on The Joe Longthorne Show from 12th October 1988. See The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video Archive Click Here. 28.9.24 |
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Noel Qualter and Roddy McGhie 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: "Noel Qualter and Roddy McGhie - the duo taking over magic" YouTube. 28.9.24 |
The Entertainers guide to being flipping brilliant: Dave Allen, Wednesday 2nd October at the South London Magic Society. Dave Allen shares his knowledge and routines on family entertainment, including stage and close-up magic, effects and also shows the best set ups for shows for all age audiences. Dave has been a professional entertainer for over 30 years and shares all his know-how in this lecture. 8pm to 10pm on Wednesday 2nd October. Doors open 7.30pm. South London Magic Society, Foulsham Hall, 2 Foulsham Road, Thornton Heath CR7 8LQ. £10 for visiting non-members (welcome), which can go towards Membership if you would like to join. www.southlondonmagic.co.uk. 28.9.24 |
Close-up
at Mac's Cafe, Brighton.
Close-up is a unique performance on headphones, for one spectator at a
time. Inside a seaside café, surrounded by unsuspecting customers, you
are invited to sit at a table and watch a 15-minute performance. In
front of your very eyes, playing cards transform inexplicably and sugar
cubes vanish without a trace. But as you listen to the performer's voice
and the sounds of the café on headphones, the line between reality and
fiction becomes increasingly thin: is this a real café, or a film set
filled with actors? What is really happening now, and what is simulated
and pre-recorded? |
Newmarket Magic Shindig - 9th November. Wayne Goodman writes: The 3rd Newmarket Magic Shindig being held in the beautiful Suffolk town of Newmarket on Saturday, 9th November. Featuring two lectures from Andy Smith and Martin Pierce and magic dealers. £20 inc evening gala show. Tickets available at www.wgmagicshop.com. 28.9.24 |
Andy Clockwise Lecture - South Downs Magicians, 2nd October. Des King writes: Andy Clockwise is lecturing at South Downs Magicians www.southdownsmagicians.co.uk on Wednesday 2nd October. A professional award-winning Magician with over 20 years performing experience, Andy shares in great detail some of his bestselling effects as well as several new ideas, creations and twists yet to be released into the market in his new lecture, "Clockwatching". Everything in this lecture is "worker" material, suitable for Close-up and Stage, for Children and Adults - there's something for everyone! Visiting magicians are welcome to attend for a fee of £8.00. The meeting starts at 8pm at The Parish Hall, High Street, Handcross, near Crawley, West Sussex RH17 6BJ. 28.9.24 |
GivingMagic:
Unlock Your Creative Potential. An Exclusive Workshop for Magicians.
From the organisers: Who said creating original material had to be
difficult? Join us for a transformative, in-person experience with
Doctor of Magic and three-time undefeated Magic Circle Close-up Magician
of the Year, Matthew Le Mottée. In this intimate workshop, Matthew will
reveal some of the secrets behind his extraordinary success and guide
you in discovering your authentic voice as a performer. |
Chris Rawlins Lecture - Modern Mystic League, Blackburn, 6th October. Brian Lead, Events Secretary of the Modern Mystic League writes: We are looking forward to the appearance of Chris Rawlins on Sunday, 6th October. Chris is the brilliant mind and memory performer (www.irememberthings.co.uk), of whom Uri Geller remarked: "His skill and talents mesmerised me!" He is also well known in the magic world as an expert in close-up and card magic, creating a large range of commercial material. We'll find out just how he does it (and how you can do it, too) in his lecture. Now is your chance to get some first-rate hands-on tuition from this recognised master of magic. The session will start at 2pm at our Headquarters: Woodlands United Reform Church Hall, 457, Preston Old Road, Cherry Tree, Blackburn BB2 5ND. Admission, including refreshments, is just £10. 28.9.24 |
The Illusioneer Presents 'Magic Mix'. An adult evening event of curiosities, parlor, street and cabaret magic from The Illusioneer team and guests, at their new Herne Hill venue: West 16th, 137 Half Moon Lane, London SE24 9JY on Wednesday 2nd October. Drinks at 6pm. Pre-show dinner/food at 6.30pm. Show starts at 7.30pm. Group Discount for bookings 4 seats and over. Tickets from £16 via www.eventbrite.co.uk. No booking fee. All profits from the show go to our special Children's Charity Breathe. 28.9.24 |
Kevin
Quantum "Christmas Special" with guests - Edinburgh and Dunfermline.
From the promoter: See real magic this Christmas in Edinburgh or
Dunfermline (Fife). Straight from sell-out shows around the globe,
magician Kevin Quantum and special guests are back with new astonishing
illusions and big laughs in a riotously fun and magical Christmas show
for the whole family! Trained by Penn & Teller, and having reached the
final stages of Britain's Got Talent, Kevin's shows are a mix of
amazement, laughter, audience participation and derring-do! After sell
out shows last Christmas, we're so excited to be back with a brand new
show to fry your brains and unwrap the Christmas Special once again!
★★★★★ "Astonishing" Evening News. ★★★★★ "Master Illusionist" Adelaide
Advertiser. |
Vinny Sagoo Lecture - The Northamptonshire Magicians Club, 1st October. Joy Payne writes: Vinny Sagoo's performances are unlike anything you've ever seen, they're about revealing the intricate beauty of mathematics in a way that is both entertaining and educational, earning him the title "mathemagician". 1st October. Start time 8pm. Club room opens 7.30pm. Admittance to the bar via the front entrance from 7.05pm. Members free, guest fee £15. Brafield Working Men's Club, 35 Bedford Road, Brafield-on-the-Green NN7 1BD. Further information: www.northamptonshiremagicians.uk. 28.9.24 |
Remo
Inzani's funeral. Times and arrangements for Remo Inzani's upcoming
funeral on Thursday October 10th have been updated. Here is the latest
information that is available. |
Inside No 9. "Misdirection." Student journalist Gabriel is determined to interview world-famous magician Neville Griffin, who is renowned for being extremely protective of his secrets and believes stealing a magic trick is a crime worse than murder. But how would he know that, exactly? The latest instalment of the darkly comic drama anthology, written by and starring The League of Gentlemen's Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, with guest appearances by Fionn Whitehead, Jill Halfpenny and Tom Goodman-Hill. Repeat. Late Wednesday evening on Wednesday 9th October on Gold. See TV Magic for details. 28.9.24 |
News Deadline reminder. Please submit news by Thursday if possible - absolute deadline 12 noon Friday, no exceptions. Many thanks, DT. 28.9.24 |
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