Number
1290 - Saturday 15th March 2025
Pete
Firman Tricks & Giggles - UK Tour.
With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under
his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician.
Join him for an evening of Tricks & Giggles, as Pete brings his trademark blend
of magic and comedy from the small screen to stages around the UK with this
brand-new show touring 2025/26.
Expect impossible feats, sleight of hand and big laughs from one of magic's most
exciting performers!
As seen on Amazon's Good Omens, ITV1's Tonight at the London Palladium and The
Next Great Magician, BBC1's The John Bishop Show and The Sarah Millican
Television Programme. He's probably also popped up on your social media feeds
with his mind-boggling and regularly viral magic videos.
"The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st
century" The Times
"The new poster-boy for British comedy magic" The Telegraph
"Seamless blending of quality magic and stand-up comedy. It is a joy to watch"
Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
"The best magic tricks in the Universe" Independent
For tour dates and tickets see
www.petefirman.co.uk.
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The
Last Laugh. A New Play by Paul Hendy - Final London week and UK theatre tour.
Direct from the West End, The Last Laugh is a "brilliant" (The Telegraph) brand
new laugh-a-minute play which reimagines the lives of three of Britain's
all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob
Monkhouse.
Filled with great gags and touching stories, The Last Laugh is nostalgic and
poignant and guaranteed to be London's best comedy night out. The Last Laugh is
written and directed by the award-winning Paul Hendy, and stars "a trio of
sublime performances" (WhatsOnStage), Bob Golding as Morecambe, Simon Cartwright
as Monkhouse and Damian Williams as Cooper. See
www.thelastlaughplay.co.uk.
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David Blaine Do Not Attempt. David Blaine explores the world through the art of illusion. In Brazil, David meets daredevils, artists, explorers and athletes. Thursday 27th March on National Geographic. See TV Magic for details. David Blaine Do Not Attempt - Sneak Peek YouTube. 15.3.25
Dynamo
aka Steven Frayne's secret London: the magician's favourite burrito spot and
where he shops... "Magician Dynamo opens his little black book on where he
eats and shops in London — and never being far from the police" Read the full
article in
www.standard.co.uk.
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"Flirty
magician TK stuns Judges with unbelievable WiFi trick BGT 2025"
YouTube.
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Luke
Jermay - Live Inside My Mind Rocks Next Week! Looch writes: My Mind Rocks is
proud to welcome Luke Jermay for an exclusive live session on Thursday, March
20th at 8pm GMT. Widely regarded as one of the most innovative minds in
mentalism, Luke will be answering questions live, sharing his insights, and
offering a rare glimpse into his approach to performance. This is an unmissable
opportunity to learn from a modern master. The session will be recorded for
members who cannot attend live. For more details and to join the community,
visit www.mymind.rocks.
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The
Ulster Society of Magicians Annual Dinner & Cabaret, part of MagiCon 2025.
James Hobart writes: We have now had confirmation of the menu from
The Malone Hotel
for Darren Close's Chairman's Dinner on the Saturday evening of
MagiCon 2025 with cabaret from Griffin & Jones and close-up magic at your
table from Fay Presto and others.
The 3 course dinner and cabaret can be included in some Saturday registrations
or booked separately for the bargain price of just £40. Please let Paula
McIntyre know the number of guests in your party and their preference from the
menu before April 14th 2025. She can be contacted at
usm.treasurer@outlook.com.
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The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week!
This week,
Arthurian magic with Paul Daniels, from 'The Paul Daniels Magic Show'
broadcast on 5th October 1985. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Luis
Olmedo Lecture - Northamptonshire Magicians' Club, 25th March. Joy Payne
writes: On 25th March our guest speaker is Luis Olmedo, FISM Champion of Magic,
Quebec 2022. An ambitious magician who originally participated in the World
Championships held in Italy in 2015, then in Korea in 2018, without success.
Through hard work and dedication he became Spanish champion in 2019, then took
European 2nd prize in 2021. In 2022 he had the opportunity to compete at the
World Championship in Canada. On this occasion the dream came true in front of
more than two thousand magicians from all over the world, to become the
Micromagic World Champion.
His visit to NMC should be an interesting and entertaining evening. Start time
8pm – club room opens 7.30pm. Admittance to the bar via the front entrance from
7.05pm. Members free, guest fee £15 - pay on the night. Brafield Working Men's
Club, 35 Bedford Road, Brafield-on-the-Green, NN7 1BD.
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West
End Unscripted! With Nick Mohammed & Andy Nyman. Sunday 23rd March at
Theatre Royal Drury Lane. West End Unscripted! is an exclusive new celebrity Q&A
series donating to charity, and bringing theatre lovers closer to their
favourite stars.
This evening sees a panel consisting of Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso), Phil Dunster
(Ted Lasso), Sarah Hadland (Miranda) and Andy Nyman (Fiddler on
the Roof) on 23rd March. With more special guests to be announced.
Each night, West End Unscripted! will serve as a charitable event, donating
£10,000+ to a charity personally selected by the evening's Honouree. Audiences
will not only leave inspired and entertained but will also contribute to
meaningful causes that make a difference. Book here:
www.lwtheatres.co.uk.
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The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club. Series 3, Episode 2. Elaine Delmar sings You Are the Sunshine of My Life and Alvin Stardust performs My Coo Ca Choo and Jealous Mind. Also featuring performances from the Vernons and Paul Daniels. Sunday 23rd March, on Talking Pictures TV. From 1975. See TV Magic for details. 15.3.25
The
Mark Leveridge Podcast. Mark Leveridge has been producing his excellent
magic audio podcast for many years, but instead of interviews, Mark invites you
to sit down with him once every two months for 45 minutes in which he simply
chats about a wide range of magic related topics. With over 44 years of
full-time pro experience, Mark can offer advice, informed opinion and ideas
based on his long association with the magic world, and the result is an
interesting and thought provoking podcast. So, settle back in your favourite
chair and listen for free to any of the large range of editions that can be
found either at
www.markleveridge.co.uk/podcast-archive or
www.markleveridge.podbean.com, where you can also sign-up to be a follower
and receive each new release automatically.
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British Magical Society's 118th Annual Dinner & Cabaret - Birmingham, 21st March. Phil Sweeting writes: Tickets are still available for the British Magical Society's 118th Annual Dinner and Cabaret on Friday 21st March. Enjoy a wonderful 3 course meal at the Westmead Hotel, Redditch Road, Hopwood B48 7AL, followed by after dinner cabaret featuring Paul Martin, John Kimmons and Michael Vincent. Tickets only £50. Dress code – smart. Reception 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Carriages at midnight. Ticket enquiries to treasurer@britishmagicalsociety.co.uk (deadline for booking, 9th March). Why not bring a group of friends and get a table? We'd love to see you there. www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk. 15.3.25
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Frayne on new Up Close and Magical show: 'It's the first show I created from a
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Click Here • As always your UK magic news is welcome. Thanks to everyone who
contributes! See you next week, Duncan.
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