Number
1302 - Saturday 7th June 2025
Many
congratulations to Harry Moulding on his BGT 2025 win last Saturday night,
when impossible magic became possible, in a "Mission Impossible" routine
masterminded by Russ Stevens!
"Harry Moulding skydives into epic 'Magician: Impossible' performance! The Final
BGT 2025"
YouTube.
"And the winner of BGT 2025 is... Harry Moulding! The Final BGT 2025" YouTube.
"Every performance from Series 18 Winner Harry Moulding! BGT2025" YouTube.
"Exclusive: BGT Champion Harry Moulding Stuns with His Winning Magic Tricks - Lorraine" YouTube.
"My Britain's Got Talent win is a dream come true" www.bbc.co.uk.
"Britain's Got Talent winner Harry Moulding opens up about performing for 'magician' King Charles" www.uk.news.yahoo.com. 7.6.25
Irish
Magic-Fest 2026. Quentin Reynolds writes: The Society of Irish Magicians are
delighted to announce that the 2026 Irish Magic Convention will be held at The
Teachers' Club, Parnell Square, Dublin on Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th
September next year. Why not come and enjoy Irish hospitality and magic, or even
make a longer stay of it and tie it in with a holiday, as many of our overseas
visitors do. Further details and line-up will be announced shortly. In the
meantime, it's a date for your diary.
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The Edinburgh Fringe Festival August 2025. Festival Magic listings featuring magic and magic related shows: Click Here. The Magic listings were compiled for MagicWeek by Peter McLanachan: www.thecardman.co.uk, many thanks Peter! 7.6.25
Enchanted
Rabbit Magic Wizards Weekend Magic Convention 2026.
We've had some truly excellent acts over the years and some absolute legends
from the world of magic! We return for our fifth convention on Friday 17th
(evening) to Sunday 19th April
2026 with our Enchanted Rabbit Magic Wizards Weekend Magic Convention.
We're booked back into The Gibside Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, as our Convention HQ. Acts will be
announced soon! Tickets are now available via
www.theenchantedrabbit.com.
We're looking forward to another fun, friendly and magical weekend!
Chris Cross & Claire-Elizabeth.
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Canadian
Mentalist Eric Samuels joins MMR Live.
My Mind Rocks is
thrilled to announce that Canadian mentalist Eric Samuels will be joining us
live on Wednesday 11th at 8pm (UK time) for a very special interactive session.
The evening will focus on the classic plot of 'Sneak Thief', a staple in
mentalism repertoires around the world. Eric has spent a considerable part of
his career refining and developing elegant solutions to this modern classic, and
during the session he will showcase a range of powerful ideas and approaches.
As part of the experience, Eric will also take us through his brilliant and
acclaimed routine: 'Devious Aspirations' a routine that exemplifies layered
thinking, subtlety, and direct audience impact. This is not to be missed!
www.mymind.rocks.
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"Michael
Ammar's Desert Island Tricks"
YouTube.
"Phill Smith's Desert Island Tricks" YouTube.
Brought to you by www.alakazam.co.uk. 7.6.25
The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week!
This week, Max Maven in a guest spot on John Fisher's 'The Best of Magic' from
11th October 1989. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Richard
Wiseman helps to creates an art installation based on Victorian magician
Harry Marvello, and urges other magicians to celebrate the magic history in
their local area,
Click Here.
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Travis
Perkins Ferrybridge Day of Magic, Sunday 6th July. We have a limited number
of spaces left for dealers. If you would like a table please get in contact!
Lecturettes and the Showette, Dealers and traders, the day looks like it will be
another great event - put it in your diary now. More news as we approach the
day! The venue is The Community Centre, The Square, Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire
WF11 8PQ. Doors open at 9.45am and the day ends at 5pm. For more information
please email Michael Shepherd
gmfs.msm@gmail.com or Danny Hunt
info@amethystmagic.com.
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Erwyd
le Fφl - The Official Jester of Conwy Town, North Wales - has set a new
world record for the most number of brooms balanced on his chin! On Friday, 30th
May, Erwyd balanced a staggering 17 brooms all at once. A feat never before
seen.
The stunt was part of a Peregrine Circus's summer tour of North Wales featuring
acrobats, live music, and of course Erwyd himself who performs several feats of
magic in the round in the big top. You can catch Peregrine Circus from now until
the end of August, with further information available from
www.peregrinecircus.com.
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The
E-Video Newsletter June/July 2025. Mark Leveridge is pleased to announce the
publication of his latest online video presentation which contains the
following. The Teach In this time Mark teaches you a close up effect
called Big Money that has a great surprise finish. Pro Peeks extracted
from the E-Club Pro Lecture Room is a classic packet trick called The Unprint
Button. The Table Magician Unplugged in part 12 of the series based on
The Table Magician advice e-book Mark reveals exactly what he says when opening
with a new table. The Trick Box a commercial up-in-the-hands coin
effect called Simplex Hopping Halves from The Strolling Magician is explained.
Web Offers get amazing deals on a 270 page card magic e-book and on a
coin box routine full of great visual magic. 60 Seconds To Success Mark
recommends the advantages of having a close trusted magic friend or two to work
on your magic with you. To watch the complete 42 minute presentation, simply
sign up to Mark's free E-Club Lite at
www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices which also provides you with his
monthly email newsletter, and the weekly Back-Chat blog.
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Blue Peter. "Joel meets the stars of How to Train Your Dragon, former Strictly winner and wildlife hero Hamza joins us in the Blue Peter garden, Abby goes head-to-head in a gaming battle with comedy legend Romesh Ranganathan, and viral magician Arshdeep Soni wows us with his magic." Friday 13th June on CBBC. See TV Magic. 7.6.25
Ace Magical Variety Show - King's Hall, Ilkley, tonight! From the promoter: Tickets are now available online via the Bradford Theatres box office for this amazing magic variety show on 7th June 2025 at Kings Hall in Ilkley! Raising money for Yorkshire Cancer Research, and starring Matricks Illusion, Jimmy Cricket, John Danbury, John Kimmons, Steve Gore, Kay Dyson, Fundini, WTA Dance Academy, Deanna and Abra Kid Abra! Plus John Danbury's daughters Imogen & Iris are singing and there are a whole host of close up magicians performing beforehand including John Hotowka, Zak Stone, Rich Stubbs & Stuart Cooper! See www.bradford-theatres.co.uk and www.acemagicalvarietyshows.com. "Here's the line-up at Ace Magical Variety show at King's Hall" www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk. 7.6.25
The
Last Laugh - June, July & August Dates.
From the promoter: Don't miss this tribute to Britains
iconic comedy legends and their stories. Direct from a sell-out run at
Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Last Laugh is a brand-new laugh-a-minute
play which re-imagines 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. The
Last Laugh is written and directed by the award-winning Paul Hendy, and
stars Bob Golding as Morecambe, Simon Cartwright as Monkhouse and Damian
Williams as Cooper.
See
www.thelastlaughplay.co.uk.
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American Chopper. "The team takes on two jobs - a bike for illusionist Steve Wyrick and another for a frozen beverage specialist. Everyone cools off by inviting their families for a sweet treat." Sunday 15th June on Discovery Turbo. See TV Magic for details. 7.6.25
"Decision to be made on whether
'mind magician' can perform comedy
hypnosis shows"
Click Here
"Atlantis Paradise Island Announces The Return Of Internationally
Renowned Illusionist Rob Lake To The Atlantis Theater"
Click Here
"Esther's Follies magician Ray Anderson preserves rare magic poster art"
Click Here
That's it for another week, many thanks for all your news. See you next
week, Duncan.
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