Number
1274 - Saturday 23rd November 2024
The
World's Largest Magic Convention... Blackpool 2025. Amazing Gala
Shows featuring world class performers, star lectures, late night fringe
shows, a huge Dealers Hall and so much more. Blackpool Magic Convention
promises an incredible lineup of international, award-winning magicians,
illusionists and acts, brought together in one fantastic venue to
provide a weekend like no other. We hope to see you in Blackpool from
the 14th to the 16th February 2025:
www.blackpoolmagicconvention.com.
23.11.24
Penn
& Teller 50 Years of Magic. 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.
Penn & Teller have redefined the genre of magic and carved out their
well-deserved status as icons. Using every year of their experiences of
magic and mayhem, the anniversary tour will showcase incredible new
tricks, and offer UK audiences a rare opportunity to see the duo perform
live.
Consummate performers, Penn & Teller have continually defied
expectations - and sometimes physics - over the years with their
skewering of traditional magic tricks, crafting clever illusions that
capture audiences' minds and imaginations. With the longest running
headline act in Las Vegas, alongside hit TV series such as Penn &
Teller: Fool Us, Emmy-winning TV specials and hundreds of television
appearances. Saturday 13th September to Wednesday 24th September 2025 at
The London Palladium. Book here:
www.lwtheatres.co.uk.
[Penn & Teller are one of the acts on this year's Royal Variety Performance, recorded yesterday, and set to air in December. See www.royalvarietycharity.org. DT] 23.11.24
Penn & Teller vs Dai Vernon. Penn & Teller on Wednesday's Good Morning Britain: www.itv.com. UK only. After the initial ads scroll through to 7.43am. Performing their crass Cups & Balls exposure. Dai Vernon's charming, wonderful, Cups & Balls, on Mark Wilson's Magic Circus, about 50 years ago: YouTube. DT. 23.11.24
Sos
& Victoria Petrosyan at FISM 2025.
This Christmas, give
the gift of magic with tickets to FISM 2025 in Turin! From July 14th to
19th, 2025, the World Championship of Magic will transform the historic
Lingotto Congress Center into a global stage for illusion, featuring
spectacular performances, competitions, and workshops.
The event, organized by Masters of Magic, boasts a star-studded lineup,
including Mac King, Richard Wiseman, Shin Lim, Peter Marvey, Joshua Jay,
Topas, Jason Latimer, Miguel Muñoz, and Sos & Victoria. Highlights
include Latimer's groundbreaking lecture on Impossible Science and
breathtaking quick-change artistry by Sos & Victoria.
Designed for everyone, FISM offers a special price of €470 for attendees
under 18, fostering the next generation of magicians. Beyond magic,
attendees can explore Turin's rich culture, affordable dining, and
themed evening events, creating a perfect mix of art, tourism, and
Italian hospitality. Register now and make FISM 2025 your summer's
magical escape! Visit
www.fismitaly2025.com.
23.11.24
Richard
Wiseman has started a new substack on magic, psychology and the
paranormal. Initial posts have looked at the first film of a magician
(not Devant!), the genius of Teller, Paul Daniels and the secret to
great timekeeping, and how to build a virtual haunted house.
www.richardwiseman.substack.com.
23.11.24
The
Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, now touring in the USA.
Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists -
Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing spectacle featuring the
jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. This
non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of
unprecedented proportions. Starring: Chris Cox (UK), Pablo Cánovas
(Spain), Kevin James (USA), James More (UK) and David Williamson (USA).
See
www.theillusionistslive.com.
23.11.24
Potter
& Potter Winter Magic Auction featuring the Collection of Max Maven.
Potter & Potter write: Orson Welles wrote of Max Maven: "Yours is the
most original mind in magic". This December, Potter & Potter is pleased
to offer the very sources of information that helped supply that
original mind, in the form of Max Maven's extensive collection and
working library. Rare works on mind reading, magic, and the occult will
be parts of the sale, along with Maven's material related to his idol,
Thedodore Annemann. Complementing Maven's collection is an array of
ephemera, posters, and magic apparatus both vintage and modern. December
14th. See
www.potterauctions.com.
23.11.24
Registration
for MagiCon 2nd-4th May 2025.
James Hobart writes:
Registration for MagiCon 2025 will go live on Monday, 25th November.
Already confirmed to appear are Griffin and Jones, Tom Stone, Fay
Presto, Nikola Arkane and Quentin Reynolds with further announcements
due on launch day and at the Ulster Society of Magicians Christmas
meeting on 2nd December.
The Malone Hotel will only hold their special rate of £125 per room B&B
until 1st January so conventioneers are advised to telephone +44 2890
388000 before then to reserve a room.
A registration form and details of how to book the event will be on the
website
www.ulstersocietyofmagicians.com/convention on Monday.
23.11.24
The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week,
Keith Barry's "The Escape - Live". See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
23.11.24
Jon
Allen Lecture - Cambridge Pentacle Club, this Tuesday 26th November.
Hugh Newsam writes: The one and only Jon Allen will be lecturing on his
take on magic and talking about his amazing creations. Date is Tuesday
26th November, Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. We aim to finish
about at about 10pm. Cambridge Pentacle Club, St Andrew’s Church Centre,
Cherry Hinton, Cambridge CB1 3JS. Website. £10 for non-members via
www.pentacleclub.com or at the door.
23.11.24
Richard
Griffin on
The
Cromer Pier Christmas Show 2024.From the promoter: The highly acclaimed
Cromer Pier Christmas Show will warm your hearts and get you well and
truly in the Christmas spirit. The production team is working hard
behind the scenes to create an eclectic blend of the finest variety of
entertainment on the planet in one enthralling festive theatre show.
Expect all the usual West End production values, including our
jaw-dropping 8-meter video wall, delivering impressive special effects
alongside our unique and traditional scene sets, creating a visual
sensation. Add to that, dazzling bespoke costumes, spectacular lighting
effects and so much more. You can be sure of laughs by the bucket load,
thrilling specialty acts, powerhouse vocals, music and spellbinding
dance routines. Starring: Olly Day (host), Bertie Bow (violinist),
Richard Griffin (magician), Tilly Beck (vocalist) and The Cromer Pier
Christmas Show Ensemble. The Cromer Pier Christmas Show opens today,
16th November and runs until 29th December 2024. Tickets now on sale:
www.cromerpier.co.uk.
23.11.24
Aberdeen Magical Society Social
Night 2024. Aberdeen Magical Society media team write:
Aberdeen Magical Society is set to provide another night of spellbinding
magical entertainment in the north east of Scotland later this month.
The society returns with its annual Social Night on November 26th,
featuring eight of the region's top magic acts: Garry Seagraves, Fifth Dimension's Smith & Burns,
Eoin Smith, James Dickson, Chris Begg, Jono Geary (aka Magic Jono),
Steve Meredith and Nicolas Maulet.
Compering Jim Aitken and vice-president Dave Goulding.
Garry, president of Aberdeen Magical Society, said: "We’re looking
forward to another action-packed night at Aberdeen Magical Society,
where we'll bring eight unique magic acts together for an evening of
entertainment like no other. It's also a great chance for those interested in joining the society to
visit, meet our members, and find out what we're all about."
The Aberdeen Magical Society Social Night takes place at 8pm on November
26th, at The Sportsman’s Club on Aberdeen's Queens Road. Tickets cost just
£10 and are available from
www.wegottickets.com.
Aberdeen Magical Society was founded in 1926, and for almost a century
has promoted the art of magic across the north east of Scotland.
Membership is open to anyone aged 18+ with a genuine interest in
performing or studying magic. For more information visit
www.aberdeenmagic.com.
23.11.24
Merlins
of Wakefield Black Nov Sale. We are currently in the middle of our 'Black
Nov Sale' - Over 1000 items at up to 70% Off RRP from a USA
distributor, available to order now! All items will be shipped out
around 10th December when they arrive. Ends 30th November! Items are in
limited supply so any sold out items will be refunded within 48 hours.
Click Here to see what's on offer. The Tenyo 2025 is now available
Click Here for more details of this year's items
www.merlinswakefield.co.uk.
23.11.24
Back-Chat,
the weekly blog from MLM. Now in its 12th week, Mark Leveridge's
weekly blog email is receiving plenty of positive feedback from those
receiving it. Extracted from Mark's Chatter Blog Archive (www.markleveridge.co.uk/blog),
these fascinating, instructive and entertaining weekly blog emails
arrive each Saturday morning and are a perfect quick read to accompany
your morning coffee. Here are the titles of the blogs issued so far.
Practice Is Not A Dirty Word. You Couldn't Make It Up. How Far Will You
Travel? The Charity Trap. The Importance Of Role Models. We All Have To
Start Somewhere. Measuring Magic Success. The Secret Isn't Everything.
Techniques For Magic Practice. Against The Rules. Playing The Part. When
The Reality Does Not Match The Advance Information. Anyone who is
signed up to Mark's free E-Club Lite automatically receives this weekly
blog, so if you would like to be included go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/product/e-club-membership and enrol today.
23.11.24
Magic
Sale at The Ilford Magical Society. Peter Meacham writes: On
Wednesday 11th December at 8pm The Ilford Magical Society will be
playing host to a table sale in memory of a friend and colleague Mr
Keith Speller. Long time member of The Magic Circle and friend of The
Ilford Magical Society. All proceeds will be divided between The Magic
Circle Benevolent Fund and Parkinson's Disease Charity. Please bring
cash. The Ilford Magical Society, The Parkside Community Association,
176 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford IG3 9PP.
23.11.24
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YouTube • That's it for another week, many thanks for all your news
- always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
23.11.24