Number
1279 - Saturday 28th December 2024
Michael
Vincent Showtime Presents "An Evening of Intimate Miracles". Michael
Vincent is one of the world's finest exponents of pure sleight of hand.
His close-up illusions are quite frankly breathtaking. This show is
Michael's pride and joy. He designed this show with one objective in
mind - to create an atmosphere of magic.
Come and join us for a magical evening filled with wonder and awe at the
Temple Lodge Club. Witness astonishing feats and mind-boggling illusions
up close and personal. Prepare to be amazed as Michael Vincent and his
guest Tim Sutton showcase their extraordinary skills in an intimate
setting. Due to the nature of this show, it is an exclusive event and
numbers have been limited to 25 people. Saturday, 25th January at Temple
Lodge Club, 51 Queen Caroline Street, London W6 9QL For more information
and to book visit:
www.eventbrite.co.uk.
28.12.24
Asi Wind: Incredibly Human -
Underbelly Boulevard, London. Must End January 5th. Following the
success of his "Astonishing" (The New Yorker), sold-out New York show,
Asi Wind’s new stage production Incredibly Human, has won over the
critics and has captivated West End audiences. Incredibly Human is "80
giddying, gasp-inducing minutes" (The Daily Mail) "full of fine, fine
tricks" (The Times), guaranteed to "leave you amazed" (London Theatre1)
and "believing in magic" (All That Dazzles).
Asi Wind won the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Unique Theatrical
Experience for his previous show Inner Circle. This new show is a
"Jaw-dropping" (The Guardian). To 5th January 2025 at Underbelly Boulevard, London. See
www.underbellyboulevard.com.
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Four
Magicians - Aberdeen Arts Centre, 17th January. Four of Scotland's
leading magicians come together for an evening like no other – minds
will be read, laws of nature will be defied... dad jokes will be told.
Magicians Smith & Burns, Eoin Smith and James Dickson take to the stage
together in an award-winning ensemble magic show that's packed full of
jaw-dropping sleight of hand, incredible feats of illusion and a
generous helping of comedy. Experience the impossible with magicians
that have performed in Las Vegas and to celebrities & VIPs at the Magic
Castle in Hollywood. 7.30pm on 17th January at Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33
King Street, Aberdeen AB24 5AA. See
www.aberdeenartscentre.com for more info and to book.
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Many
congratulations to Chris Cox and Steve Dela on their recent promotions
to Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. If you've always wanted to be a part of
The Magic Circle, the world's premier magical society, then this link
www.themagiccircle.co.uk/join
will give you all the information you need to get started and join the
Apprentice Scheme or The Young Magicians Club. Then the two degrees of
the Society obtainable by examination are Member of The Magic Circle
(MMC) and Associate of The Inner Magic Circle (AIMC). Advancement to
Membership of The Inner Magic Circle (MIMC) is only by call of the
President; it isn't something that you can apply or audition for.
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MagiCon
2025. James Hobart writes: Just a reminder that our special rate of
£125 per night B&B at the Malone Hotel only applies if booked before
1st January 2025, after which any remaining rooms will revert to rates
which are currently in excess of £200. To avoid paying over the odds to
stay in the convention venue ring reception on +44 2890 388000 and quote
MagiCon when booking.
www.ulstersocietyofmagicians.com/convention.
28.12.24
Norvil
& Josephine: Out of the Hat - The Well Walk Theatre, London. January
Dates. This mini magical musical was created especially for
Hampstead's new magical Well Walk Theatre. It's a 40-minute version of
Norvil & Josephine's full-length comedy musical magic show. Out of
the Hat is a whimsical play about a magic show, fun for all ages.
Amazing, inspiring and comical, you've never seen a show like this.
Out of the Hat, The Well Walk Theatre, 49 Willow Road, London, NW3 1TS. For more info as well as January weekend dates and times Click Here. 28.12.24
The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week!
This week, David Williamson on John Fisher's The Best of Magic from 26th
September 1990. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
28.12.24
Norvil
& Josephine: Rabbits Out of the Hat - National Tour. Rabbits Out
of the Hat is a whimsical play about a magic show, fun for all ages.
By turns amazing, inspiring and comical, you've never seen a show like
this. Vaudevillian duo Norvil & Josephine present their magical
extravaganza. They're a magician with a secret and an assistant with a
mission. With breathtaking magic and circus plus showstopper songs,
Norvil & Josephine share a humorous story about being yourself. The show
was created by an international team of specialists in magic, circus and
clowning.
Shows will tour nationally from February to October, 2025. For more
information and up-to-the-minute venue updates as they are announced,
Click Here.
28.12.24
Adam
Dadswell 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 "Adam Dadswell - Creativity
Personified"
YouTube.
28.12.24
Aberdeen
Magical Society inspires new generation of magicians with kids’
competition. A group of magicians in Aberdeen is aiming to inspire
the next generation of conjurors this festive season with a competition
for children across the north east of Scotland. As Aberdeen Magical
Society approaches its centenary in 2026, the society has launched the
contest in the hopes that young people across the region will become
inspired to take up magic as a hobby. To enter, children and young
people must produce a piece of art, write a short story or poem, or
create something amazing based on the theme of magic. Eight winners will
be chosen and will each receive a copy of the magic book Everybody’s
Magic as well as a deck of cards to practice with. Everybody’s
Magic was written by acclaimed magician and psychologist Richard
Wiseman alongside members of the College of Magic in South Africa.
Entries from young people in Aberdeen and the north east should be sent
to aberdeenmagiccomp@gmail.com with the entrant’s name and age by
January 26th 2025. 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.
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Mark James 'Wonders' - The Errigle Inn, Belfast, 3rd January. James Hobart writes: World renowned sleight of hand magician & comedian Mark James is coming to Belfast, with his brand new show Wonders. He will be appearing in The Errigle Inn, Ormeau Road on Friday 3rd January at 7.30 pm and tickets are now available Click Here.
Mark has performed professionally for almost two decades in over 40
countries worldwide. He's also provided audience warm up' for many of
your favourite TV shows from The Xtra Factor and The Voice
to A Question Of Sport, Celebrity Tipping Point & Culinary
Genius USA. The show features incredible sleight of hand magic and
story telling. Don't miss the chance to see this one of a kind
performance.
"Your show was wonderful. You're amazing" Scarlett Johansson.
"Chicago Magic Lounge: Mark James Highlights" YouTube. 28.12.24
Tommy Cooper: the Lost Tapes, 30th December. Over 40 years after his fateful final performance on live TV, this programme showcases some of Tommy Cooper's previously seen performances - including an appearance on The David Frost Show in New York in 1969 and his slot on an American TV special in 1967. 9pm on Monday 30th December (1 hour 25 minutes) on Channel 5. 28.12.24
Tommy Cooper's 1973 Christmas Special, 30th December. Magic and comedy. With guests Clodagh Rogers and Sacha Distel. 10.25pm on Monday 30th December (1 hour) on Channel 5. 28.12.24
Tommy Cooper's 1974 Christmas Special, 30th December. Magic and comedy. With guests Dana and Vic Damone. 11.25pm on Monday 30th December (1 hour 10 minutes) on Channel 5. 28.12.24
"Miracles,
review: Dynamo’s fresh start is pure Christmas magic"
Click Here • "Steven Frayne (formerly Dynamo) performs 'Miracles' in this
exclusive clip Miracles"
YouTube
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"7 of the richest magicians in the world"
Click Here • "The Legend of Houdini is coming to Frinton's McGrigor
Hall"
Click Here • "Ayrshire based wedding magician wins at the Wedding
Industry Awards"
Click Here • I hope 2024 was a good year for you. All best wishes for 2025, Duncan.
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