Number
1108 - Saturday 18th September 2021
Many
congratulations to Megan Swann MIMC - elected first female president of
The Magic Circle! Megan said "Ever since I got into magic aged five, The
Magic Circle has had a big impact on my life. I am so proud and honoured to be
elected as President, and look forward to representing all of our Members around
the world. Magic is a wonderful performance art and our members come from all
sorts of backgrounds. We have amateur as well as professional members and I hope
The Magic Circle can continue to support all of them, and I hope that I can
encourage more women to become magicians too. With Katherine Rhodes MIMC winning
the post of Vice-President it's an historic moment in The Magic Circle's
history." [What a happy photo, snapped on new council member Rodney
James Piper's camera by Andy Nyman, featuring Megan and Katherine in the
foreground, together with a number of the new council members, on the famous spiral
staircase at The Magic Circle HQ on Monday, 13th September. DT]
The Magic Circle has its first female president! "The Magic Circle has its first female president! We've conjured up the pioneering magician herself, Megan Swann, who tells us about her new job and has a special trick for BBC Newscasters." At 28' 45" in, on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds. 18.9.21
Andy
& Preston Nyman are proud to present the first ever ‘London Magic Convention’
on November 14th 2021 at Bush Hall, West London. A brand new, one day event,
featuring three amazing lectures from British magic stars Guy Hollingworth,
Chris Power and Marc Kerstein. As well as the lectures, attendees will be able
to compete in The London Close-up Magic Competition, where someone will
win the ‘Anthony Owen Trophy’, and the highly coveted title ‘London Close-up
Magic Champion’. As if that wasn’t enough, there will also be fantastic dealers
and an evening show to ensure you leave the day on a high. All this for only
£50. Tickets for this inaugural year are strictly limited, so book asap to avoid
disappointment. For more information and to book tickets, visit
www.londonmagicconvention.co.uk.
18.9.21
Diverting
Card Magic by Andrew Galloway - back in print! International Magic.
Misdirection is a fundamental skill used by the magician. It's often overlooked,
being frequently seen but never noticed. If, as a magician, you want your
audience to be truly amazed, the sooner you study and implement this secret
weapon, the better.
This is a book on misdirection as used in card magic. It's a book you'll study
and refer to again and again, it's vital reading for any performer intent on
improving their performance in close-up magic, particularly card magic.
In the pages of this hard back book, Andrew Galloway goes into great detail on
where, when & how to use Misdirection in your routines. He begins by explaining
how misdirection should be applied in some of the necessary card sleights 'The
Palm', 'The Double Lift', 'The Glide', 'The Pass' and 'The Top Change'
(important moves for the card magician and it's vital that all moves go
unnoticed in performance). He then proceeds with practical routines, explaining
and including the appropriate Misdirection, with comments at the end of each
concerning where, why & how it's implemented.
"A must have for anyone seriously interested in studying misdirection as
applied to card magic" Jerry Sadowitz.
"A clear and intensive course on misdirection with cards. A wonderful book."
Caspar Thomas.
For more information and to order visit www.internationalmagic.com. 18.9.21
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This
week Larry Parker, who sadly died last month aged 92. Larry Parker had a
full and varied career in magic and was a real favourite when he appeared on
television in the 60s and 70s. Older readers will remember him with great
fondness I'm sure. His website looks back at his career:
www.larryparkermagician.co.uk. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here. DT.
18.9.21
Nick
Einhorn on Craig Petty's Magic TV: 'Talk Magic'. Every Tuesday, Wednesday
and Saturday at 9pm, Craig Petty sits down and chats with a well known magician;
a creator, a performer, or someone who has had a positive impact on the Magic
Community. "This
week I sit down with an absolute legend - Nicholas Einhorn.
Nick is a very busy person so I was delighted when he found time to come on
Magic TV. Myself and Nick talked about his career and how he has become one of
the top performers in the UK. We talked about creativity, performing, generating
gigs as well as chatting about products like DFB and more.
Nick also finds time to offer some wonderful advice to magicians of all
experience levels. Bottom line this interview is incredible and one you don’t
want to miss."
YouTube.
18.9.21
Damon
Conlan: Jocular Prestidigitator. Crescent Theatre, Birmingham. Mortals!
Witness miracles* of the modern age that are in no way understood by science. In
my post-apocalyptic sanctuary, observe a new world of mutant showbiz raccoons,
cocoa-based gluttony, and spectacular telepathy.... 8pm on Saturday 9th October
at The Crescent Theatre, 20 Sheepcote Street, Brindleyplace, Birmingham B16 8AE.
See
ww.crescent-theatre.co.uk.
18.9.21
'The
Complete Walton' Volumes 1, 2 and 3 by Roy Walton are now back in print.
These books have become classics for card enthusiasts, and his family hope a new
generation of magicians will be able to learn from one of the world's most
brilliant, creative and innovative card magicians. These editions have been
printed using the same renowned printing company as the 2012 editions. Available
now from
www.tamshepherds.com.
18.9.21
Dave
Bonsall & Aki's Walk to Wales. Do you want to join Dave & Aki in making a
difference? They are raising money in aid of Breathe Arts Health Research and
every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this
cause that means so much to them:
www.gofundme.com/f/dave-bonsall-akis-walk-to-wales.
18.9.21
Steve
Valentine's Magic On The Go.
Steve Valentine writes: Love magic? Billy Kidd calls Magic On The Go "the
best kept secret in magic"... I haven’t really advertised the site; it’s been
growing since 2017 and our exclusive member program has been pure word of mouth.
If you haven’t checked out
Magic On The Go
yet, feel free to
browse over 650 videos, almost all taught by me, Steve Valentine.
The price has been crazy low for the amount of content members can stream.
Because of that I wanted to let everyone know that if you have been thinking of
joining Magic On
The Go and put it off, a quick word of warning, October 1st 2021 will see a
major price increase. The sheer volume of content on the site, and the sheer
number of courses and in-depth magical immersion has reached a critical mass
where, I believe (and many others have told me), it’s worth way more than I've
been asking.
Magic On The Go is the exclusive home for
all my marketed projects, plus ever growing courses such as:
Egg Bag, C2P - Cards to
Pocket, Booked, Cloth, Three, Suspensions and
Diminishing Cards, are alone worth the
price. As well as limited run items, such as the current Three Month Teach-In
on my number-one performance piece from my show, The Chocolate Box, (Runs from
August to October, only on Magic On The Go). This will be the only time
the effect is taught in Masterclass detail on the site. Not to mention the
talks, lectures, and historical value fused into everything we do. It’s a site
I’m proud of, a site of secrets great and small, a site that truly celebrates
the fabulous art of magic. You can find out more and see the Trailer at
www.stevevalentine.com/magic or
www.magiconthego.com.
So if you're thinking about it, come join us now: Join up for the Chocolate
Box, or because the ridiculously cheap price is going away forever, or
because you just love magic and just want to support what I’m doing here with
the creation of a massive online database of magic, or because that last $100
you spent on that one trick DVD and gimmick with the fabulous packaging is
already in the back of your Magic Junk drawer... Whatever the reason, please
support, come join, and feel that wonder you felt the first time you fell in
love with magic. Sincerely, Steve Valentine.
18.9.21
Harrogate
Society of Magicians - new venue for meetings announced. Gary Craswell
writes: The society is returning with face to face meetings with a new venue.
Meetings will now be held in the upstairs room of North Bar, 2D Oxford
Buildings, Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate HG1 1DA. Meetings are held on the third
Tuesday of every month starting at 8pm. If you are interested in joining please
feel free to attend Tuesday's meeting on September 21st, where you can see what
the club's about and enjoy some magic!
18.9.21
Magic
School Offer. From the producers: Over lockdown Tony Middleton 'Sonic'
created a unique learning experience for magicians with over 100 training
videos, and over 16 hours of live Zoom classes. From "I've never picked up a
deck of cards" right through to "I want to turn pro", he has made a cohesive
training course for would be magicians. Learn from London's top parlour magician
from the comfort of your own home, and book private lessons too. Previously
priced at £35 per month, full access to all Magic School content is now
available for just £4.99. This offer is only available for 2 weeks, so join now!
www.magichourshow.com/plans-pricing.
18.9.21
Castle
Magic (established in 1982 as Castle Magical Services) is one of the
leading dealers in pre-owned and second-hand magic apparatus and books,
often handling antique and vintage apparatus from around the world.
Based in Great Britain, where a considerable amount of vintage magic
equipment started life, we supply and ship items worldwide. We also
purchase and exchange magic props, books and allied arts apparatus from
individual items to complete acts. During 1997 we launched our Castle
Premier Range of exclusive magic tricks for children and close-up
entertainers.
During 2011 Castle Magical Services acquired the business and rights of
the Bradford Magic Studio – a company set up and operated by Cliff Lount
since 1949, making Bradford Magic Studios the 2nd oldest established
magic company in the UK still trading. We will be remaking and supplying
a number of its classic magic effects in the near future. We are also
proud to announce that Workshop Thirteen, which produces Escapology and
Bizarre Magic, will now also be part of the Castle Magic family.
www.castlemagicalservices.co.uk.
18.9.21
The
Magic Car Boot Sale, Birmingham - tomorrow! Now with 35 stalls indoors at
the Austin Sports and Social Club, Tresall Lane, Birmingham B31 2SF. Ten minutes
from Junction 4 of the M5. Adjacent to Longbridge railway station. Free parking.
Admission £5. Opens at 10.30am. Hot food and drink available. Thousands of
bargains! Well spaced, over two halls. All stalls must be booked in advance,
contact Alec Powell on 07831 115448 or email
alec@alecpowell.co.uk.
www.facebook.com/groups/1596986390561663.
18.9.21
Sean Goodman lectures for The Surrey Society of Magicians on Thursday September
23rd. Adam Mosley writes: "100%" is the new lecture from full-time working
professional magician, Sean Goodman. It's named 100% because all the effects are
100% commercial, as Sean uses them in his professional close-up sets. This is
not a dealer dem, just a lecture packed full of solid workable material suitable
for stand-up and close-up performances - there will be something for everyone!
Cards, Coins, Business Cards and even Apps too... Nice. Sean has been a
professional magician for nearly 30 years working extensively in the wedding and
corporate marketplace, and has also released several effects for the magical
fraternity such as Genetics, Secret Servante, Vision and most recently
DUO - all his work has been widely acknowledged as 100% commercial... which
brings us back full circle to the name of the lecture! Spoiler Alert! Only one
card trick will be taught during the lecture, so be warned lol! Members are free
and visiting magicians are welcome for a £10 entrance fee. The lecture
takes place in East Horsley, Surrey at 8pm. For full details please
contact Adam Mosley:
info@surreymagic.org.uk.
18.9.21
The
September 2021 E-Video Newsletter. Mark Leveridge's monthly online video
programme is always interesting to watch, combining as it does magic
instruction, commercial advice and other worthwhile content. In the latest
edition: The Teach In – a card effect using a versatile gimmicked card
box is taught. Pro Peeks – an explanation of a classic packet trick
extracted from E-Club Pro’s Vintage Vault Archive. Keeping Control Unplugged
– part 15 explains ways to deal with noisy back-of-the-room parents and how to
create working space in front of the kids. Web Offers – save money this
month on a magician-teaser rope effect and a really helpful advice e-book. 60
Seconds To Success – a strategy is revealed that should help you to target
your show publicity more effectively. The Review Corner – an assessment
of Bennie Chickering’s CVF Deck. To get access to the E-Video Newsletter you
simply have to be signed up for MLM's free E-Club Lite. You will then receive
Mark's monthly email newsletter which contains, amongst other interesting
content, a link to the latest E-Video Newsletter. For more info go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/product/e-video-newsletter.
18.9.21
Places
by Looch - ReadMyMind.co.uk. Astound your audiences with a fresh and
unique product, specifically designed for the professional mentalist’s
tool kit. Places is a custom-designed utility product which is
brand new to the market. From the creative mind of award-winning mind
reader and mentalist, Looch, these postcards will enable you to perform
demonstrations that are guaranteed to blow minds and confound audiences
across the globe.
Comprising a special set of postcards from various well-known
destinations around the world, these postcards introduce a brand new
marking system to the magic community. Designed to be as clear as
possible to the performer, they are psychologically invisible to your
audience. In addition to this incredible and original marked set, you
will also receive a custom set of forcing postcards that allow you to
perform a 3-phase routine that Looch has been using for years to
audiences across the UK. The postcards can be configured in a variety of
ways unique to each performer. This is a cutting edge utility tool for
the modern working mentalist with no expense spared. You will love them!
Limited to 250 sets. Find out more:
www.readmymind.co.uk. 18.9.21
The
Magic Circle recognises another Kent Magicians Guild Member. Mike Ingham
writes: The Magic Circle has recognised yet another Kent Magicians Guild Member.
First Reg Martin, now Janet Clare. We are very proud at the KMG to announce that
Janet Clare, who is already an honorary member of The Magic Circle, has been
awarded the Silver Wand for outstanding services to The Magic Circle. Janet, who
was nicknamed The Cool Lady by the Americans, was the first woman to be awarded
the Zina Bennett Trophy for Close Up Magic performance in 1982, under Roy
Johnson’s coaching. Janet was runner-up again in 1984, when she presented her
highly acclaimed Lear Jet Vanish routine.
She then went on to enter the 1988 FISM Competition at the Hague, where she
received a standing ovation for her act. At the end of the 1980’s, Janet again
challenged the magic establishment by being the first woman to be allowed to
join the London Society of Magicians... not long after, she was made president
of that auspicious club. Janet worked tirelessly to gain acceptance for women
into The Magic Circle, her powerful catchphrase to her wonderful Three Card
Trick with Four Cards was "I don’t wear braces", which was a constant reminder
to all of the very outdated policy The Magic Circle had on women in those days.
A massive KMG congratulations to Janet for all her hard work.
18.9.21
Magicseen
Advertising. From the publishers: As a means of raising profile or of
selling specific products or services, Magicseen puts your message right in
front of the perfect target audience, helping to spread your message around the
world. Discerning magic dealers work with us regularly, using Magicseen's
profile as a well recognised magic magazine to remind people of what they have
to offer and to help push new customers to their websites. But Magicseen can
help non-dealers too. Do you have some unwanted magic that you want to sell? Do
you or your magic club have a magic event or lecture that you wish to promote?
Are you a collector who is looking for very specific magic items to buy? Are you
a lecturer who wants to alert magic societies to your lecture offering? The full
regular version of Magicseen, along with the free taster download version
Magicseen Lite, offer everybody the chance to put out a message that will be
seen by a wide cross section of the magic public. So let us help you. We are
currently allocating advertising space for issue 101 (November 2021) and with
space in the main full edition starting at just £35 and in the Lite edition at a
mere £25, now is a good time to contact us on
markleveridge@magicseen.co.uk
and see how we can help you to contact the magic world.
18.9.21
Magician
Gareth Foreman discusses his work, magic, gangs and prison on South Devon
Radio this Thursday, September 23rd, at 2.30pm. See
www.southdevonradio.org.
18.9.21
Salon
de Magie - The Klosterman Collection Auction - Part I. Potter and Potter is
pleased to announce the first sale from Ken Klosterman's world famous collection
of magicana, The Salon de Magie, on October 30th, 2021. Filled with
historically-significant ephemera, books, and apparatus, the collection was
developed over the course of five decades and is made up of many truly important
relics from the careers of Robert-Houdin, Houdini, Chung Ling Soo, Harry Kellar,
and their contemporaries. In addition, the Salon held fine examples from the
great craftsmen of the "golden age" of magic apparatus manufacturing: Thayer,
Willmann, Conradi, Klingl, Abbott, and their peers.
www.potterauctions.com.
18.9.21
Hocus
Pocus - Magic, Mystery & the Mind by Richard Wiseman - A PropDog Exclusive.
This comic will predict the future! As has been foretold, Richard Wiseman's
best-selling Hocus Pocus returns with its fourth installment, and this
time we explore the world of prophecy. Yorkshire's soothsaying superstar Mother
Shipton predicts your future and looks at the planetary prospects of "The Mars
Effect". Nostradamus tells the tale of how he became the crown prince of
prophecy and reveals the secrets of publishing profitable predictions. Deep sea
seer and soccer-loving cephalopod Paul the Octopus psychically puts dream
predictions to bed. Beautifully illustrated, printed in full colour on heavy
card stock, limited edition. Illustrated by Jordan Collver, written by Rik Worth
and coloured by Owen Watts. Order via
www.propdog.co.uk.
18.9.21
Magic on the Mersey reviewed by Quentin
Reynolds: "Growing up in magic I always enjoyed reading reports of
magicians like Charles Bertram who frequently performed in the drawing rooms of
private homes. These shows have a warm intimate atmosphere and lend themselves
well to banter with the audience. Steve Price has taken a season in one of the
grand rooms at Liverpool's Aloft Hotel. He takes us through a plethora a magic
classics with never a pack of cards in sight..." To read the full review
Click Here.
18.9.21
Tarot
- Featuring more than 500 cards and works of original art. From the
publishers: To explore the Tarot is to explore ourselves, to be reminded of the
universality of our longing for meaning, for purpose and for a connection to the
divine. This 600-year-old tradition reflects not only a history of seekers, but
our journey of artistic expression and the ways we communicate our collective
human story. Trace the hidden history of Tarot in the first volume from
Taschen's Library of Esoterica, a series documenting the creative ways we strive
to connect to the divine. Artfully arranged according to the sequencing of the
Major and Minor Arcana, this visual compendium gathers more than 500 cards and
works of original art from around the world in the ultimate exploration of a
centuries-old art form. To order via Amazon.co.uk
Click Here.
18.9.21
"‘It
helped me get away from crime’: Cape Town’s College of Magic – a photo essay"
Click Here • "Derren Brown performance at the Marlowe in Canterbury
cancelled due to A1 and M25 traffic problems"
Click Here • "My culture fix: Derren Brown" [subscription required]
Click Here • "'Heartbroken' magician's unicycle disappears - after being
pinched by thieves"
Click Here •
"Dustin Tavella inspires the crowd with incredible magic - America's Got Talent
2021"
YouTube and "The winner is"
YouTube
• "AGT fans furious after magician Dustin Tavella is declared season winner and
claim finalist Aidan Bryant was ‘robbed’"
Click Here • "Who Is Zach King? Net Worth, Age And Key Facts"
Click Here • "A little bit of magic is being shared online thanks to Hunter
magician Joel Howlett"
Click Here • "BNPL Laybuy Joins up With Illusionist Ryan Tricks to Celebrate
Launch of App Exclusives"
Click Here • And finally "Mesmerizing Examples of Spiral Staircase
Photography" [look who's on top!]
Click Here • Thank you to everyone who submitted news this week, it is
always welcomed. See you next week, Duncan.
18.9.21
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Number
1107 - Saturday 11th September 2021
The
Magic Circle Awards 2021. The Magic Circle honoured some great names
in magic on Monday evening, September 6th, in a special edition of TMC TV,
broadcast via The Magic Circle's vibrant Facebook group, hosted by
Vice-President Megan Swann.
The Maskelyne Award for Services to British Magic was awarded to Russ Stevens MIMC. Russ Stevens has enjoyed a long career as a magician and illusionist, and in more recent years as magic director for Britain’s Got Talent. He is also the co-organiser of the world's largest magic convention, The Blackpool Magic Convention. (Photo)
The David Devant Award for Services to International Magic was awarded to Dutch illusionist Hans Klok MIMC. From performing at friends' birthday parties as a child, Hans Klok (the world’s fastest magician) having performed all over the world is now headlining in Las Vegas.
The Carlton Award for Comedy was
awarded to Carisa Hendrix AIMC.
The J N Maskelyne Prize, for outstanding contribution to magic
literature was awarded to Mark Leveridge MIMC.
The Silver Wand presented for outstanding service to The Magic Circle
- awarded to Janet Clare MIMC, Scott Penrose MIMC and Richard Pinner
MIMC.
The Cecil Lyle Award for 'The Best Trick published in The Magic
Circular' was awarded to Reg Martin AIMC.
And a newly instigated award, The Martin Chapender Award, for services to the community using magic, was awarded to Breathe Magic. Breathe Arts Health Research use magicians from The Magic Circle alongside occupational therapists in a programme to help people with hemiplegia, a weakness or paralysis affecting one side of the body as a result of brain injury or stroke. The Breathe Magic programme uses specially designed tricks to develop hand and arm function, cognitive abilities, self-confidence and independence. Martin Chapender was a founding Member of the society but died before it decided on The Magic Circle as its name. One idea was to name the society after him, but 'The Magic Circle' was eventually decided upon.
For more information about this year's awards, and full details of previous recipients see www.hemagiccircle.co.uk/about/competitions-and-awards. For information about the Breathe Magic Intensive Therapy Programme see www.breatheahr.org/programmes/breathe-magic, and for Magic Circle membership details see www.themagiccircle.co.uk/join. 11.9.21
Spoiler-free
review of Derren Brown Showman tour as it opens at the Sunderland Empire.
"First rule of seeing a Derren Brown show is: you don’t talk about what you saw
in the Derren Brown show" writes Katy Wheeler in the Sunderland Echo...
www.sunderlandecho.com. "Derren Brown's Showman tour will have you
questioning everything for days"
www.plymouthherald.co.uk.
11.9.21
Studio52
presents 'Inside Out', Ben Earl's live UK Lecture Tour. Booking for Ben
Earl’s 2021 'Inside Out' UK lecture tour is now open: After nearly two years of
being stuck indoors online, we are hitting the road and coming to a club near
you—that’s right, in person! This is a brand new lecture based on Ben Earl’s
best-selling book Inside Out; featuring live performances and explanations of
effects from the book, plus brand new material that nobody has seen! A showcase
of real-world, mind-blowing, close-up magic that you will immediately want to
add to your repertoire. Ben is one of the best magical thinkers, technicians and
teachers in the world… and now you can watch and learn from him in person. If
you want us to come to your local club, just email
info@studio52magic.com with the subject ‘Lecture’.
11.9.21
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This
week Russ Stevens in a guest spot on BBC1's Pebble Mill from 1st April
1994. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The
MagicWeek Video Archive
Click Here.
11.9.21
Ian
Keable's book The Century of Deception: The Birth of the Hoax in
Eighteenth-Century England was published on 7th September and is now
available on
Amazon, the
publishers or all good bookshops including
Waterstones.
It has been described by comedian Matt Lucas as "A fascinating, witty,
comprehensive and beautifully-written book" and by Derren Brown as "Utter
joy! A delicious romp through the heyday of balderdash and grand-scale
deception, penned by one of the country’s finest magical minds." Andy Nyman
wrote "Ian Keable’s brilliant book has opened my eyes to an incredible world
of hoaxers and deceivers I didn’t know even existed. A cracking read filled with
extraordinary stories." While Richard Wiseman said: "A masterful and
fascinating journey into a hitherto hidden world of history, mystery and
hoaxes." It has been reviewed in
The Spectator.
See
www.centuryofdeception.com for further details about the book. If anybody
would like an inscribed copy of the book, please contact Ian direct via
ian@iankeable.co.uk.
11.9.21
Illusion: Impossible - September Tour Dates. From the promoters: Illusion : Impossible showcases 5 of the most incredible illusionists in the world including: Britain's Got Talent runner-up Jamie Raven, Britain's Got Talent 2020 Finalists James & Dylan Piper, award-winning magician Oliver Tabor, highly acclaimed magical duo The Glamourists and world speed illusionist Kayden Black. Collectively these performers have been seen by hundreds of thousands of people around the world and with over 500 million YouTube views between them, this production showcases their incredible talents together - live on stage. Illusion : Impossible features exclusive tricks never seen before... a non-stop show packed with breathtaking magic and illusion. Illusion : Impossible touring the UK and Europe. See www.illusionimpossible.co.uk for current tour dates. Trailer: YouTube. 11.9.21
Harry
Houdini’s Miracle Mongers and Their Methods is available to pre-order today from
CollectingMagicBooks.com for delivery from October 12th. This new reprint,
from New York’s Curios Publications, explains the secrets of the side-show and
circus acts Houdini encountered through his career. First published in 1920, it
is a fascinating insight into Houdini’s life and the strange and wonderful acts
he saw. Pre-order for £11.99 today from
www.collectingmagicbooks.com, where David Copperfield's History of Magic is
also now available to pre-order:
www.collectingmagicbooks.com/all.
11.9.21
The
Order of The Magi - new venue for meetings announced. Mike Sharples writes:
The Order of The Magi which was formed in 1909 is now celebrating its 112th year
as a magic society. In that time, we have never missed holding a monthly meeting
or putting out a monthly magazine. Even through the last crazy 18 months we have
still held all our meetings, all very socially responsible as all of them were
held via zoom. Once a month (on dates to suit our kind hosts at our temporary
accommodation), The Order of The Magi will return to meeting in person on the
14th September at 7.30pm. Whilst The Irish World Heritage Centre continues to be
an important Vaccination and Testing centre, we will be holding meetings at The
niu Loom Hotel – directly opposite the front doors of our usual HQ.
The “first” meeting bearing in mind the time we have been going the word first refers to the first meeting back and the first meeting at our temporary accommodation. As our first “real” meeting in over a year and a half, there is no topic – just an opportunity to catch up with old friends, and meet some of our newest members that joined during the pandemic. Guests are welcome by arrangement with myself. Performing is always encouraged, but is never compulsory. Why not bring along an effect you bought in the past 18 months? Who knows, you might get an idea for a new routine, or be able to offer advice to someone working and developing an effect.
Our new temporary HQ is: The Niu Loom Hotel, 2 Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill,
Manchester M8 0RB. This is on the same complex as the IWHC, and directly
opposite the front door. To mark this special event, we are offering a very
special rate on membership. If you join the society in September 2021 your
membership fee will run until March 2023. For more details please contact: Mike
Sharples Life Member Secretary/ Treasurer Order Of The Magi (Manchester’s
Magicians’ Society) 07748 833666 or 01612 877865.
11.9.21
Jeff McBride MagicQuest
- one more time! Master Magician Jeff McBride
and his McBride’s Magic & Mystery School are celebrating Jeff’s Birthday with a
one-of-a-kind virtual fundraising event, a virtual show and afterparty. On
September 11th at 6pm (Pacific) 2am (GMT), McBride will host a single performance of his
hit show Jeff McBride – MagicQuest, followed by a gala afterparty. The show is a
70-minute telling of Jeff’s personal quest to discover real magic, from his
boyhood dreams until his days headlining on the Las Vegas Strip and beyond. It
includes many of the magic performances pieces for which he is best known, as
well as many new pieces fans have never seen. David Copperfield makes a cameo,
introducing the show. "Best of all," says McBride, "my friends and fans can attend from anywhere!"
Saturday’s show will celebrate Jeff’s long career both as performer and founder of the school, for which it will serve as a fundraising event. In a month-long run earlier this year only a few VIP ticket purchasers were invited to stay on after the show for a special afterparty in which they could interact one-on-one with Jeff, hear stories about his travels, and experience more of the curious wonders in his House of Mystery. For this single performance, however, everyone is invited to the gala afterparty (still virtual), where Jeff has new surprises in store for all. [If you missed the show last time around don't miss it this time. I loved it. DT]. See www.mcbride.wellattended.com for more info and to book. 11.9.21
Max out with Dynamo on Saturday 18th September. Three shows in a row from Sky Max: "Documentary following the magician on tour around the globe as well as charting his road to recovery from a career-threatening illness brought on by Crohn's disease." Repeat. See TV Magic for details. 11.9.21
Woody
Aragon on Craig Petty's Magic TV: 'Talk Magic'. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at
9pm, Craig Petty sits down and chats with a well known magician; a creator, a
performer, or someone who has had a positive impact on the Magic Community. From
Tuesday, Woody Aragon "The Spanish Wizard Talks Card Magic, Competitions and
More". YouTube.
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The
Illusioneer Presents, Thursday 16th September, London. From the organisers:
Bringing together some of London's most talented magicians for a full evening of
sophisticated entertainment in an elegant setting. The Illusioneer Presents
is a mix of close-up, casino magic, parlour magic and magical games, presented
by our eclectic team of talented performers in the magnificent surroundings of
Dulwich College Old Library. Before the show, guests will have the opportunity
to enjoy a drink at the bar which will remain open throughout the evening. The
evening starts with an hour long presentation of parlour magic and feats of
illusion performed by individual members of the Illusioneer team and guest
performers. Continuing the evening you can stroll around, drink in hand, pausing
at different performance booths to enjoy the entertainment on show. Tickets only
£25 (plus booking fee) from
www.eventbrite.com with all profits from the evening going to support the
charity Breathe Arts Health Research. For more information about the Illusioneer
visit
www.theillusioneer.co.uk. Thursday 16th September at 7.10pm. The
Illusioneer, Dulwich College Old Library, Dulwich Common, London SE21 7LD.
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Get Your Act Together. "Steps singer Claire Richards is mentored by fire-eating act the Black Fire Girls, former politician Ann Widdecombe joins circus ringmaster Norman Barrett, one-time Coronation Street star Oliver Mellor (Dr Matt Carter) is coached by musical quintet the Bottle Boys, TOWIE's Elliott Wright teams up with Cyr wheel performer Billy George, and TV personality Nancy Dell'Olio collaborates with illusionist Hans Klok. Host Stephen Mulhern follows the rehearsals leading up to the contestants' big performances as they compete for a place in the final in a fortnight alongside Ray Quinn, Chip and last week's winning act, James Bolam. Repeat. Saturday 18th September on Virgin Media Two." See TV Magic for details. 11.9.21
Win
a mini illusion with Magicseen. From the publishers: We like to offer our
readers the chance to win some excellent prizes and in our celebratory issue
100, we have a rather unique prize which has been kindly provided by one of our
regular advertisers, Discount Magic. They are offering two winners the chance to
own a mini table top illusion called The Appearing Man. In this unusual effect,
a toy box is shown all round and the doors opened back and front to show it is
empty. The doors are then closed and when they are re-opened, a Lego magician
figure has appeared inside! Easy to do, you receive everything needed to
construct and perform this close-up effect. To win one of the two on offer,
simply get your copy of Magicseen 100 and answer the question correctly that you
will find on the competition page, and then your name will go in the prize draw
at the end of September. Go to
www.magicseen.com for
information on subscriptions and individual copy purchases.
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Congratulations
to Reg Martin! Mike Ingham writes: Fabulous news, our Founder and Honorary
Life President Reg Martin has won The Magic Circle's Cecil Lyle Award, presented
annually to the author of the best trick published in The Magic Circular. Our
heartfelt congratulations to Reg who is a brilliant magic inventor, with many
tricks and ideas in print and in production. We are honoured to have him as
Honorary President of our club, The Kent Magicians Guild.
www.kentmagiciansguild.co.uk.
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The
Mark Leveridge Zoom Open Event. On Wednesday 22nd September Mark Leveridge
will be presenting his E-Club Pro Live Zoom Lecture. Starting at 7.30pm BST, the
lecture lasts 2 hours and is full of practical magic suitable for close-up,
stand-up/parlour and mentalism. So if you would like to learn a simple version
of Triumph, or a strong ring onto pencil move, or how to change the colour of a
sponge ball with empty hands and no gimmicks, or how to make a real wine glass
turn invisible, or how to make a borrowed ring instantly vanish and appear
linked on a pair of glasses held in a case by a spectator, plus plenty more,
then you need to book your 'seat' right now! For just £15.00 you not only get
admission to the Zoom event, but you also will get access to a recording of the
lecture afterwards to enable further revision. For more info and to book your
place go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
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The
Gathering, 6th of October, Special Guest Lecture: Richard Whymark (Ventriloquist
and Comedy Magician). From the organisers: Richard will be entertaining us
in the first half of the evening with close-up comedy magic, and then after an
interval in the second half he will be doing comedy ventriloquism. This is going
to be a real fun evening not to be missed, so see you on the night! Richard
Whymark is one of East Anglia's top comedy performers. In a career which spans
over 25 years Richard has performed all over the UK at a variety of venues
including theatres, clubs, holiday centres, comedy clubs and at private
functions. Established as a stand-up comedy ventriloquist, his act also features
impressions and comedy magic. Richard was a winner on ITV's Stand Up Britain and
he has also featured on BBC and Sky TV. He is also a regular guest on BBC Radio
Suffolk. During the past five years Richard has starred in The Great British
Seaside Special which he co-wrote with fellow comedians Andy Leach and Ian
Larkin. This will be a night you won't forget. Wednesday 6th of October at 8pm
at The Grosvenor Casino, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth NR30 3JG.
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Blackpool Magicians' Club
Clubroom Magic Auction.
Blackpool Magicians' Club write:
After many requests we have reintroduced the BMC Clubroom Magic Auctions.
Blackpool Magicians' Club Clubroom Magic Auction on Thursday 28th October 2021
at
Blackpool Magicians' Club,
56-60 Caunce Street, Blackpool FY1 3LE. Commences 6pm prompt with viewing from 5pm. Admission is £4
for non-members. For
further details please contact Michael Shepherd
gmfs.msm@gmail.com.
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Merlin
Magical Society Magic Auction, Potters Bar. John Clayton writes: On the 23rd
of September and the 4th November, we will be holding an auction to sell the
magic effects of the late Michael Chandler, who sadly passed away in 2019. As
there are so many items for sale, we are hoping to auction most of it over the
two dates given above, though we may also hold a third one next year. Michael
was quite a collector of magical effects, some of which are very rare. There are
over 300 items for sale, that are all in good condition. The Auction will be on
a pay as you buy basis, so please bring lots of £1 coins, as well as notes to
keep the auction running smoothly. Free Entry for non members. Please note:
Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm
start at Little Heath Parish Hall, Thornton Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6
1JJ. Also see
www.merlinmagicalsociety.com/auction.
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The
ESP Test Kit by Steve Cook - Alakazam Magic: Steve Cook has done it
again with the ESP Test Kit. This brilliant effect is a mix of
Mentalism, Remote Viewing, Psychometry and Precognition. Imagine having
a spectator place the five ESP symbol cards in to separate envelopes.
They place one Envelope in the supplied ESP Test Control wallet and one
in their pocket. Now, and with going nowhere near the envelopes (if you
should so choose) you start to reveal where each ESP Symbol is, even
predicting ahead of time which card would be put in their pocket. If
that wasn’t enough as a kicker your spectator is given the ability to
read your mind!
www.alakazam.co.uk.
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Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun. "New Saydo Park arrivals Carole and Phyllis already love life in Spain but they want to experience more of the community spirit, so they sign up for fellow resident Margaret's mystery tour. Where will it take them? Tree surgeon Rocky faces danger on a daily basis as he tends to the high branches of the Costa del Sol, while young magician Dean faces the first night of a residency at the Chamber of Secrets theatre. Starring John Thomson." Wednesday 15th September on Channel 5. Repeat. See TV Magic for details. 11.9.21
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That's it! See you next week, Duncan.
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