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Chris North
Curious Tales & Unusual Phenomena
A
brand new presentation ideally suited to magic societies and clubs
looking for something different.
Tales of unusual and bizarre phenomena captivated the Victorians over
many decades and still hold a fascination for today’s audience.
Chris North continues his exploration of the inexplicable and macabre
with the latest of his Victorian themed parlour shows.
A 60 minute presentation of strange phenomena interwoven with tales
of the unexplained make great entertainment: The authentic recreation of
these events and startling revelations leave even the most cynical
unable able to doubt the evidence of their own eyes. Perfect material
for any magician!
All this is followed by a Q & A session to give an insight into the
business from a working professional with over 50 years of experience in
the business.
The presentation is completely self-contained with sound system, video
and lighting in a charming Victorian setting.
"Unnerving and eerie, skilfully offset with good humour"
Duration: 2 hours
Availability: Worldwide
Email:
info@chrisnorth.co.uk
Website:
www.chrisnorth.co.uk
YouTube:
https://youtu.be/Rkl7DkLkrlA
Telephone: 07860 368727
Home: East Anglia
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Ian Keable
A Professional's Repertoire
Ian Keable has
been a full time magician since 1990, working principally in Comedy Clubs
and at Corporate events. His lecture, Cabaret Magic, concentrates on the
theory and practise of what he does for a living: performing Cabaret for
adult audiences.
In his lecture Ian performs and explains several tricks from his
professional repertoire to illustrate not only how to, but also how not
to, do Cabaret magic. Ian also talks about choosing Cabaret material, how
to be funny, patter to avoid, dealing with hecklers, using assistants from
the audience and other aspects of Cabaret magic which can only be learnt
through solid performing experience.
Above all the lecture is designed to be entertaining. He guarantees that
even if you don't use any of his tricks or buy his lecture notes, you will
still have a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
"I doubt anyone in magic offers a funnier, more effortlessly entertaining
lecture... I've no idea what he charges but he's worth double." Ian
Rowland (from a report in Abra).
Duration: Up to two hours
Availability: UK, unless someone makes me an offer I can’t refuse.
Email: ian@iankeable.co.uk
Website:
www.iankeable.co.uk
Telephone: 020
7263 0261
Home: London
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Jez Rose
We Are All Absolutely Beside
Ourselves
An
Associate Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star (London) and
Member of the Academy of Magical Arts (Hollywood), Jez Rose is a highly
respected lecturer, presenter and performer. His reputation is built on
his ability to explore complicated topics with tremendous honesty,
clarity, warmth and humour.
Presented in Jez’s well-known relaxed and professional style, what is
We Are All Absolutely Beside Ourselves?
- It is a lecture about taking effects you already perform and
creatively making them different, more appealing, more theatrically
interesting, entertaining and more magical.
- It is a lecture that will show how 3 seconds can instantly improve
your performance.
- It is a lecture about differentiating yourself as a performer and what
that means with your existing routines and how it can result in you
earning more.
- It is a lecture that will explain how 7 seconds can instantly boost
your confidence.
- It is a lecture that teaches some of Jez’s favourite routines,
dissecting how to start with a moment, whether a purchased routine or a
selection of items, and create something that audiences care about,
which immediately makes you - and your magic - more fascinating, in turn
creating a ‘category of one’.
- It is a lecture like no other.
Working with theatrical directors, performers and television producers,
behind the scenes Jez is sought-after as an “act doctor” for his
attention to detail and his sharp understanding of how to elevate
performances to become more magical and meaningful, resonating with
audiences and standing out from others. With more than 100 appearances
on television as a magician and broadcaster and over 18 years as a
professional performer, his creative work in magic is often behind the
scenes and his performances under a pseudonym. For the first time he is
offering his collected thoughts and advice to the magic community.
“Jez is always at the top of his game. His innate ability to
entertain has enabled him to develop a solid business as a much in
demand corporate entertainer.”
Marc Paul
“One of the most refreshing performers I’ve seen in a long time."
Anthony Owen
“Jez has a deep passion and understanding of magic, both theoretical
and practical and his personal performances have always been delivered
with real professionalism.”
Richard McDougall
“Jez is a phenomenal performing magician - not only a wonderful
performer but a font of information in the history of magic and magical
effects. There are very few people who have the diversity, appreciation
and magical knowledge that Jez has.”
Paul Roffman
Available as anything from 30 minutes to a full day workshop worldwide.
As Jez is often working abroad, please contact his PA, Steph
Middleton-Foster, in the first instance to check availability:
pa@jezrose.co.uk
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Leveridge Legerdemain
The brand new lecture from Mark Leveridge
All new material extracted from the E-Club Pro archives
Available in both Zoom and In-Person formats from January 2022 onwards
Mark
says: For the last few years I have successfully presented lectures
containing varied, practical effects from the E-Club Pro vaults.
Leveridge Legerdemain is the latest collection of this material, all
of which is completely different from that used in previous E-Club Pro
based lectures.
“On behalf of the Ring 205 in Indianapolis I wanted to say thanks for
the E-Club Live lecture. Lots of wisdom, logic and jewels were in the
information you shared with us.” Chris Topel
As usual, I perform and give full explanations of all the included
effects. The lecture contains magic that is suitable for a close up
show, mentalism, parlour work and strolling.
“Mark’s current lecture is to be thoroughly recommended because it’s the
ideal society lecture. There is no padding, just a series of highly
commercial effects expertly performed and fully explained. There is
material for the working pro and the young newcomer, nothing is
difficult to do and some items are virtually self-working. There is not
even a table with stuff for sale, which makes a change, because no
special props are required other than some simple DIY.” Keith Downs,
Peterborough Society Magicians
With over 40 years experience of presenting lectures to magicians all
over the world, I believe that I can offer a presentation that is
professionally delivered and which has no associated sales attached,
thus making it a true lecture and not a thinly disguised dealer dem!
“It was a pleasure to have Mark give his E-Club Pro-Live lecture. His
easy going and professional style were the perfect backdrop to some
varied, engaging and thoughtful magic – all workable and a great
addition to any act either as standalone effects or using elements to
enhance routines that you do. We would recommend him to any magic club
looking to build their lecture programme; you won’t be disappointed.”
Derek Oliver, President, Home Counties Magical Society
Clubs can choose from two different formats – Zoom or In-Person. For
further details and to watch a video trailer, go to the web link shown
below.
Availability: Worldwide
Email:
magic@markleveridge.co.uk
Website:
www.markleveridge.co.uk/lectures
Telephone: 01392 490565
Home: Exeter
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Martin Duffy
Educational Magic Shows
Join
Martin Duffy and glean a unique insight into the amazing (and rewarding)
world of educational magic shows for schools.
Martin will share how he chooses routines and fits them closely into
themes that schools love.
You will learn how to take standard tricks you probably already own and
adapt them and write patter to create themed educational magic shows.
Here you can find out how to offer educational magic to your clients -
whether it’s adding the occasional routine or a whole new show.
Martin will talk about
• Why do schools love educational magic shows?
• How to choose a topic
• Why schools will pay you
• What topics are hot?
• The structure of a show
This talk comes from years of experience and features some brilliant
routines you'll want to use straight away.
If you want to fill up your weekdays with magic shows, you'll learn how
to put together a highly valuable educational magic show for schools in
your area.
Lecture review by Donald Bevan – Former editor of Abracadabra
magazine:
"Another break, before a feature lecture by Martin Duffy, well known to
many magicians and one of the busiest performers in the North-east. The
lecture was special on two counts: one it was Martin’s first on the
subject, two it was aimed at children’s performers. Not however the
‘party magician’ but educational magic for schools, Martin’s specialist
forté. He explained how he divides his work into age groups, effects
used to cover maths, environmental issues and other subjects all wrapped
up in one package – fun! His workbox or trunk has a combination lock
which the children solve, his sponge ball routine is fun (counting), and
numbers on a silk scarf magically jumped around. There was sound advice
on how to approach schools, suggested fees and effects. Excellent."
Duration: 2 hours including interval
Availability: UK
Email:
magicinschools@gmail.com
Website:
www.magicinschools.com
Telephone: 0191 237 6240 or 07951 159381
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Noel Qualter
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Noel
is a professional magician and magic consultant for Objective
Productions advising on shows such as Help My Supply Teacher is Magic
and Killer Magic. In his almost 15 years as a professional
magician he's performed several stints at The Magic Castle in Hollywood,
at the Harry Potter wrap party and a private show for the Saudi Royal
family, with armed guards watching on.
He's been awarded The Magic Circle Originality prize for the last three
years (2014, 2015 and 2016) and placed second in The Magic Circle Close-up
Magician of the Year 2015. He has released several products to the magic
community, including Alarmed and iDeck.
In this lecture he will share his inventive close-up magic which has a
strong focus on quirky humour. From classic magic plots to wildly
original premises there is something for all fans of close-up magic.
Duration: Up to two hours
Availability: Worldwide
Email: noel@noelqualter.com
Website:
www.noelqualter.com
Telephone: 0781
382 5547
Home: UK
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Oliver Tabor
Stage Magic - Perceptions on Principles and Psychology
Oliver
has been a full time magician for over 15 years, he was the winner of
multiple awards at the 2013 IBM British Ring Convention and is the
producer for West End Magic at the Leicester Square Theatre and the
'Magic at the Barn' shows in Essex.
Oliver has lectured at the Magic Circle, the IBM British Ring Convention
and for the Blackpool Magicians Club, his lecture mostly covers stage
magic with an introduction into how the techniques, psychology and rules
followed by stage manipulators can easily be applied to all performance
situations: from cabaret to close-up and from parlour to children's
shows.
He offers effects for close-up, comedy, stage and children's magic, and
also demonstrates how to produce a dove. Throughout the explanations he
illustrates how to make performances more powerful by applying the rules
of stagecraft, how to deconstruct a routine or act whilst eliminating
any unnecessary movements and actions, and how to give your magic more
of an impact in general.
He sells accompanying lecture notes and products such as 'Balloon Tie-d'
and 'Ready Rope Routine'.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Availability: Worldwide
Email: info@olivertabor.com
Website:
www.olivertabor.com
Telephone: 01702 543242 or 07900 543384
Home: Essex
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Steve
Dimmer
Tricks For The Trade - The new
ZOOM lecture from Steve Dimmer
STEVE
DIMMER offers a brand new lecture featuring a whole host of original
effects.
This lecture is different and specifically designed to be presented over
Zoom, although in a perfect world everything would be performed with a
live audience. Each is videoed as it would be seen by spectators and
then explained by Steve in his usual breezy style. It comprises of
close-up, parlour and stage tricks, the majority involving everyday
objects transformed into amazing magical tricks. All the effects are
within the scope and skill level of every performer (no
finger-flinging!) which means presentation is the focus of the trick.
They often rely on original principles never employed to magic before.
Highlights include
AGENT ZIGZAG: In which a picture of the most infamous of British
spies disappears and reappears into other spy portraits.
SPICE OF LIFE: A revelation of a chosen spice using spice jars,
suitable for parlour show.
LICENSED TO TRICK: James Bond becomes the focus of a mind-reading
effect
IN FULL VIEW: A predicted card is shown face up before 3 genuine
selections are made, all of which match the prediction.
TEXT BOOK: An exercise in mentalism which can be done with an
audience or by phone, email or even text!!
Eccentric, eclectic, enthusiastic and effective TRICKS FOR THE TRADE is
an amazing collection of newly devised routines all of which have been
bench-tested in the real world.
Steve’s last lecture titled Eccen-tricks received huge praise from the
magical fraternity.
Steve's reputation as a top creator and performer of magic ensured we
had a large audience for his lecture. We knew we were in for a treat and
he exceeded our expectations. He presented a strong and varied lecture,
which was ram-packed with quality content that has all been worked. All
items were clearly taught in his fun, friendly approach. We will be sure
to book Steve again in the future. Very Highly recommended!
Matthew Garrett MIMC
As President of South Downs Magicians I would like on behalf of the
members and myself to thank you for a very good lecture. We all felt
that there were many effects that we could use, and you came over with a
nice bubbly personality. Good value for our money and would recommend
your lecture to other Clubs.
Kind regards
Tony (Pres. SDM).
Steve Dimmer visited our local Magic Club recently to present his
brand new lecture. All the routines were inventive, creative and above
all entertaining! Not only were we treated to Steve’s own blend of
original magic, but also his own slant on other routines using well
known principles, all with the unique Steve Dimmer touch! From simple
effects like loose Lego bricks being dropped singly into a small bag,
then magically re stacking themselves in a matter of seconds, (a
personal favourite of mine,) right up to an excellent stage presentation
"Distress Signal,” a showy Titanic themed feature effect. This new
lecture really has something for everyone, professionally and
entertainingly presented by the very talented Steve Dimmer! I would
definitely recommend this lecture to your magic society or convention!
David Tomkins MIMC, Mystic Ring of Magicians, Dunstable
Steve has been a professional magician for 25 years. During that time he
has devised commercial effects for Davenports Magic, Practical Magic,
Made-To-Measure Magic, Merlins of Wakefield and Pythagorus Magic. His
mentalist trick Screen Test has been a huge seller for Alakazam Magic
and is now in four different editions.
TRICKS FOR THE TRADE is an amazing, unique and innovative lecture. It is
now being offered to magic clubs throughout the UK. For a zoom lecture,
the fee is an all-inclusive £85. Further details from Steve:
Duration: Whole evening with break half way through
Availability: All
year subject to commitments, world-wide
Email:
Inflatabletheatre@ntlworld.com
Telephone:
01604 409010
Mobile: 07904 311 007
Home: Northampton
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Tony Griffith
The P.E.C. Lecture:
Practical – Entertaining – Commercial
The
magic presented in this lecture is practical entertaining commercial
material that has served Tony really well for the last 25 years as a
professional magician.
It is not the finger flinging type of magic which is sometimes seen
today.Well scripted presentations and clever and easy to do methods
allow you to focus on interacting with your audience and express your
personality. In an age where so much 'new' material is devised more with
a view to just fooling the purchasing magician than being suitable for
lay public entertainment, Tony's magic bucks the trend.
The material presented covers a wide range of the magic art. There is
something for everyone, regardless of whether you perform close up
magic, stand up magic or children's magic. The magic has been designed
so that it can be performed in a whole variety of situations. Tony
Griffith has been all the way around the magic roundabout.
He is a Member of The Inner Magic Circle and has lectured there six
times. He has lectured and entertained throughout the U.S.A, Australia,
New Zealand, Europe and the U.K. He has lectured on five occasions at
The Magic Castle, Hollywood where he has also presented his close up
magic show over 100 times.
Tony is the author of a number of publications, his latest being:
Reflections, Further Reflections, Final Reflections, Ultimate
Reflections, The Essence, The Magic of Science
He has appeared on the front covers of Abracadabra, New Tops, Genii, The
Linking Ring. The most frequently heard comment from those who have seen
Tony's lecture is that it is choc full of practical entertaining
commercial magic for anyone who wishes to go out and entertain the
public. What more could you wish for?
Duration: 2 hours
Availability: Worldwide
Email:
tony@tonygriffith.co.uk
Website:
www.tonygriffith.co.uk
Telephone:
01275 835463
Home: Bristol
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