Number
1287 - Saturday 22nd February 2025
Leeds
Magic Jam 2025. Chris Stewart writes: Leeds Magic Jam 2025 is taking place
on Sunday 7th September at our usual venue Garforth Welfare Hall, Leeds. We
will have world class lectures, performances and dealers (which will be
announced closer to the event). Tickets will be released this week, check our
Facebook for details:
www.facebook.com/leedsmagicjam.
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Become a Dealer for a Day at FISM 2025. Have you always dreamed
of showcasing and selling your magical creations? Are you an established artist
or dealer who wants to enjoy the entire FISM World Championship without missing
the opportunity to network and do business? For the first time in FISM history,
we offer you the chance to become a Dealer for a Day!
We have reimagined the Dealer Room in collaboration with the ICC, and for the
first time ever, all WCM attendees will have the chance to step into the
spotlight and become a dealer for a day! This exclusive opportunity allows you
to showcase your ideas and innovations, put your products to the test on a
global stage, and become a true protagonist at the World Championship of Magic.
Visit the official website
www.fismitaly2025.com.
'Dealer for a Day' form:
Click Here.
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Blackpool
Magic Convention 2026 Dates. BMC write: Blackpool
Magicians Club would like to thank you all for your continued support of
this wonderful convention, and this year was no exception. We look forward to
welcoming you next year from 19th to 22nd February. Ticket sales go live 2nd
April at 10am
www.blackpoolmagicconvention.com (photo: Robin Deville, winner of The One).
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Britain's
Got Talent is back for Series 18. "Brand new Britain's Got Talent returns
Saturday 22nd February at 7pm with our Judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden,
Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Guest Judge KSI - and not to forget everyone's
favourite TV duo, Ant & Dec."
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Merlins
Special 'Blackpool' Offers! Merlins write: Missed The Blackpool Magic
Convention? No worries! Grab the same special offers Merlins of Wakefield had
there, but hurry—deals end on 28th February 2025 and stock is limited. Order now
to avoid missing out...
www.merlinswakefield.com.
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Two
from Ollie.
The Secret Library: A free resource that currently contains 5
card trick tutorials.
www.mealing.co/thesecretlibrary.
Weekly Wonders: My new project for teaching the secrets to my best
material. www.mealing.co.
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Magician
Twinpossible with Kane & Abel. Magician Twinpossible with Kane & Abel begins
its 2025 Spring tour, following on from a 2024 award-winning* Summer tour. The
show comes to Olde House, Newbold on March 1st in aid of RSPCA Chesterfield and
North Derbyshire. The twin brothers then head south for a three-day run at The
WundaBarn at The SpiegelGardens in Brighton as part of the Brighton Fringe
Festival, May 9th-11th.
The show will also appear on P&O Arvia throughout March as Kane & Abel resume
their resident magician role onboard P&O Cruises. *Magician Twinpossible with
Kane & Abel won the Durham Fringe Festival Golden Knocker award 2024. Kane &
Abel were also awarded the Magic Seats Double Act of the Year (2024) following
their shows onboard P&O Cruises.
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk
www.brightonfringe.org.
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Norvil & Josephine: Out of the Hat - The
Well Walk Theatre, London, May & Half Term Dates. This mini magical musical
was created especially for Hampstead's new magical Well Walk Theatre.
It's a 45-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. Early booking is
strongly recommended since both 2024 seasons of this show at Well Walk
Theatre sold out before the season began. For all dates and tickets:
Click Here.
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Richard Jones Soldier of Illusion -
The Spotlight, Hoddesdon, 23rd February. (Part of the 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. The Spotlight, High Street, Hoddesdon EN11 8BE. For more dates and to book visit
www.richardjonesmagic.co.uk/tour-dates.
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The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week!
This week, Tommy Cooper, from 'The Magic of Tommy Cooper', a compilation show
broadcast by Channel 4 on 25th August 2001. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Scotland's
Youngest Professional Magician performs for Saudi Royal Family in French Alps.
At just 16 years old, Jamie Leonard is making waves in the world of magic.
Hailing from Scotland, he has already carved out a name for himself as one of
the most exciting young magicians on the scene. His talents have taken him
across the globe, and most recently, he was invited to perform for members of
the Saudi royal family in the luxurious setting of the French Alps.
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Back-Chat,
The Weekly Blog. Hundreds of magicians worldwide have been enjoying Mark
Leveridge's Chatter Blogs, which are delivered every Saturday to the inbox of
all those who are signed up to one of Mark's E-Clubs. The blogs were originally
started in Sept 1992 and have appeared for over 30 years on the 1st of every
month since that time, thus creating a wonderful, diverse archive of ideas,
opinion, advice and information. With Back-Chat, each week Mark selects one of
the blogs from the archive and sends it out in order to inspire and entertain a
whole new readership. Here are the titles of the blogs sent out over the last 12
weeks: Where's Your Comfort Zone?, Making Magic Look Too Easy, The Performing
Variables, Chinese Whispers, Are You Just A Glorified Babysitter? Magical
Dilemmas, Defining Good Value, The Importance Of Collaboration, It's Not
Heckling You Know, The Unofficial Magic Contract, Absent Minded, Magic In
Retirement. Each blog only takes a few minutes to read and hopefully
provides you with a great magic start to your weekend. If you would like to
receive Back-Chat, simply sign up for any of E-Club Lite, E-Club Pro or E-Club
Elite by going to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices.
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Sarah
Plummer (Discount Magic) Lecture - York Magic Circle, 3rd March. Adrian
Salamon writes: Sarah Plummer's book, 'Think of a Number - Magic or Maths'
features many maths-based tricks and details the workings. In this lecture,
Sarah performs many of these tricks, with a few extras. It would be helpful if
audience members have a calculator or phone, pen and paper to participate if
they wish. The book will be sold at £10 at the lecture (normally £15). Monday
3rd March at 7.30pm. Visiting Magicians £5 entry (pay on the night). York Magic
Circle, Acomb Bowls Club, 302 Thanet Road, Dringhouses, York YO24 2NW.
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MagiCon
2025. James Hobart writes: Now that Blackpool Magic Convention is over why
not consider registering for MagiCon 2025? MagiCon 2025 is being held in Belfast
from 2-4 May and comprises the usual mixture of shows, lectures and conversation
with Romany, Quentin Reynolds, Fay Presto, Tom Stone, Nikola Arkane, Griffin &
Jones and The Magic Mod.
Lecture and performance slots are fully allocated but we still welcome
applications from interested Dealers. There is no charge for a stand. Further
details can be found on our website or by contacting the organisers directly
www.ulstersocietyofmagicians.com/convention.
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The Illusionist. Sparks fly when childhood sweethearts Eisenheim and Sophie are reunited after 15 years. But Sophie is engaged to volatile royal Crown Prince Leopold and he doesn't take kindly to his fiance's feelings. Director: Neil Burger. Starring: Edward Norton (James Freedman Magic Consultant. PG, 2006, 4 Star). Friday 28th February on Sky Cinema Drama. See TV Magic for details. 22.2.25
"David
Blaine confirms details of 'highly intimidating' final-ever stunt"
Click Here • "Someone has to save the film and TV that Studios won't"
Click Here • "One of the world's best illusionists gives a sneak peek of his
Milwaukee show"
Click Here • "Leading magician is taking to the stage at Glusburn venue"
Click Here • "Adorable young magician Cillian O Connor shares heartwarming
autism and dyspraxia journey"
Click Here • "Sixteen-Year-Old Colorado Magician Competes on Penn & Teller:
Fool Us Reality Show"
Click Here • Went to see Andy
Nyman in
The Producers on Tuesday. It really was outstanding. Over the top hilarity
throughout, wonderful cast, and Andy just brilliant in his starring role as Max Bialystock.
That's it for another week, your UK magic news is always welcomed - see you next
week, Duncan.
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