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Number
1281 - Saturday 11th January 2025
Bradford's
Big Bash. A behind-the-scenes look at RISE, the spectacular opening event
heralding Bradford's tenure as UK City of Culture in 2025. RISE has been created
by award-winning theatre director Kirsty Housley in collaboration with Steven
Frayne, the world-renowned, Bradford-born magician formerly known as Dynamo.
This documentary (Friday 17th January, 7.30pm, BBC One) also follows the local
people taking part in this extraordinary event, including amateur
acrobats, singers, poets and a young magician. Narrated by Bradfordian
and Downton Abbey actress Sophie McShera. "'It's our Olympic opening ceremony': Dynamo, David
Hockney and more unite for Bradford city of culture"
www.theguardian.com.
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Blackpool
Magic Convention presents The Best Family Entertainers.
We've got the following Family Entertainers performing or lecturing (or both!)
at BMC25:
Eric LeClerc,
Steve Axtell,
Dan Sperry,
Jay Mattioli,
Bill Sharpe,
Gustavo Raley,
Tricky Ricky,
Jason Nejrup,
Steve Hewlett and
Martin 'Marvel' Peirce. Book now!
www.blackpoolmagicconvention.com.
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Harry De Cruz
Sleightly Impressive - Berkhamsted
Centenary Theatre, 6th February.
Join recently awarded London Magic Convention 'London Close Up Magic Champion' Harry De Cruz, for a
special one night only performance of his show Sleightly Impressive.
This will combine his smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe show with some of the
biggest and best tricks of his career.
Harry has performed in over 30 countries, from London's West End to an
international arena show, performing for celebrities and four different Royal
Families, including our own.
Harry is behind much of the magic you see on stage and screen. He has consulted
for some of the world's biggest magicians and theatre shows, including working
for Dynamo for 8 years as his Head of Magic, on his TV shows, brand collaborations,
and worldwide arena tour. He was the Resident Director for Derren Brown's
Unbelievable and a consultant for multiple West End shows.
£10 per ticket including complimentary drink on arrival. Tickets and more info,
Click Here.
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Merlins
of Wakefield Extra 20% Off Quality Used Magic & Books. For one week only Merlins of Wakefield will help
you to beat those January blues by treating yourself to a magical bargain. From
midday Monday 13th January until midnight Sunday 19th January we take an extra 20%
off our
entire collection of Quality Used Magic and Books! Our selection of Quality
Used and Collectable Magic numbers well over 500 products, most of which are
offered at an amazing 40% off regular new prices. For this incredible limited
time offer, we're giving you an extra 20% off of these already low prices! So,
bag yourself a truly unbeatable January bargain!
Simply email merlins@btconnect.com to get the special discount code.
Remember, this special offer code is for one week and we only have one of each
product so you need to act fast to avoid missing out.
www.merlinswakefield.com.
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Chris Wood Lecture
- Zodiac Magical Society, 15th January.
Donato Capitella writes:
On 15th January, the Zodiac Magical Society in London is thrilled to host a
lecture by Chris Wood. Known for his insight and attention to detail when
improving effects, Chris focuses on the why as well as the how behind the
routines in his working repertoire. This lecture is ideal for those looking to
refine their magic and gain practical techniques for performance.
This event will take place on Wednesday, January 15th from 8pm to 10pm at our club room,
just a five-minute walk from the Northfields Tube station on the Piccadilly
Line. There is a £10 charge for visitors. Please email
membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk to reserve your spot as soon as possible,
as places are limited.
Visit our website at
www.zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk and follow us on
Instagram for more updates.
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Michael
Ammar UK Lecture Tour Now Booking. Peter Nardi writes:
The Magic Legend Michael Ammar Returns to the UK!
This is your last chance to book the one and only Michael Ammar for your magic
club! Michael will be touring the UK in April/May 2025 with his brand-new
lecture, a once-in-a-lifetime event you absolutely can't miss.
While Michael will also be appearing at this year's Blackpool Convention, his
tour lecture is completely unique and packed with exclusive material. It's an
unforgettable evening of magic and inspiration!
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see Michael Ammar live. To book him
for your club, email sales@alakazam.co.uk with the subject line Ammar.
Let's make magic happen!
YouTube.
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The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week!
This week, from 35 years ago, Kevin James on The Paul Daniels Magic Show on 20th
January 1990. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Richard Jones Soldier of Illusion - UK
Tour. From the promoter: Richard Jones rose to fame as
the only magician to ever win Britain’s Got Talent and has since won the
prestigious Gold Star accolade within The Inner Magic Circle, the highest honour
in The Magic Circle. Known as 'The Military Illusionist' he represents the very
best in cutting edge magic, mind-reading and psychological illusion. Richard
combines his training from his 12 years serving in the British Army using his
expert knowledge of deception to create a unique experience you will never
forget! Following his headline sellout with the biggest magic show in the West
End, Richard continues to astound audiences around the world with his incredible
tours. For more info and to book visit
www.richardjonesmagic.co.uk/tour-dates.
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Harri Harrington Lecture - Farnborough Association of Magical Entertainers,
13th January. FAM write:
Lord Harri is one of the most exciting and innovative close-up magicians in the
UK today with novel real world routines using everyday objects that stand out
from the crowd. His Alakazam lecture has been rated 5 stars. Come, learn and
maybe take away something new.
Guests £10, pay on the night. 8pm on Monday 13th January at Farnborough
Association of Magical Entertainers, St Marks Church Hall, Guildford Road East, Farnborough GU14 6QE
(see
www.famemagic.club/find-us).
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New
from Mark Leveridge Magic. Here is the latest download added to the E-Club Pro
Select range of exclusive products: Connections. A set of seven cards is
displayed, each bearing the logo picture of a well known social media platform.
A second set of cards is also shown, each card bearing the actual name of the
seven platforms. This second set is shuffled and a spectator genuinely freely
touches the back of any card, which is placed in view to one side. The set of
logo cards is shuffled and another spectator nominates any number from 1 to 7.
Using the chosen number, six logos are eliminated one at a time until just one
is left at random. Amazingly the logo matches the name card chosen at the start!
No sleight of hand, no gimmicked cards, this lightweight mental item is always
ready to go and as there is no force, the matching card pairs can be different
every time. Price is just £7.00 (£3.50 for E-Club Pro members). To watch a dem
and to order go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
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Blackpool
hypnosis legend Ken Webster goes down under to raise funds for Brian House
Children's Hospice writes Jonathan Royle.
After last year, performing a one-night Drag Queen Comedy Hypnosis Show,
Hypnotist Ken Webster is now set to travel from England to Australia without
boarding a plane to raise funds for this worthy charity.
You can help without it costing you a penny by simply following his Crazy &
Dangerous Trip as explained on his site
www.kendownunder.com and in the video
here
YouTube.
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Norvil & Josephine: Out of the Hat -
The Well Walk Theatre, London, from tonight!
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. The Well Walk Theatre, 49 Willow Road,
London NW3 1TS. For more
Click Here.
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Four Magicians - Aberdeen Arts
Centre, this Friday 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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"Famous
teen magician teaches you how to break world records!"
Click Here • "Archaeologists find the 4,000-year-old tomb of an
overachieving Egyptian magician"
Click Here • "Murray The Magician"
Click Here • "Secrets of the magician's shroud"
Click Here • And finally, look what I found on my YouTube travels (I was
looking for the Nvidia keynote at CES!), British Digital Magician Keelan Leyser,
reporting from CES, Las Vegas
YouTube.
That's all for another week. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to this
week's MagicWeek, see you next week, Duncan.
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