Number
1068 - Saturday 12th December 2020
Marvin's
Magic Live: Sunday December 13th. On a mission to give everyone a
touch of magic this Christmas season, Marvin’s Magic is to a host
special
Marvin’s Magic Live event this Sunday, December 13th via a
live-stream over Facebook and YouTube. The show will run from 6pm to
7.30pm (GMT) and promises to be a "live celebration show packed with
magic, master magicians, and amazing prizes", that include the chance
for a family of four to win a three-night stay at the luxury Forte
Village Resort in Sardinia where kids can learn magic at the Marvin’s
Magic Academy.
Marvin’s Magic Live will be co-hosted by magicians Michael J
Fitch and Marvin Berglas, the creator of Marvin’s Magic. An hour and a
half of magic featuring a behind the scenes look into the famous magic
brand together with an array of magic celebrities including Debbie
McGee, Marc Paul, Pete Wardell, Nick Einhorn, Ben Hart, Charlie Frye and
Andy Nyman. Marvin Berglas will also interview his father, the original
Man of Mystery, David Berglas, with news of the exciting official launch
of David’s Digital Scrapbooks. For more information on Marvin’s Magic
Live and to make sure you don't miss it, visit
www.marvinsmagic.com.
12.12.20
In
the Mind of David Berglas "Nothing is Impossible" - launches Sunday.
The brand new David Berglas website launches Sunday, December 13th, see
www.davidberglas.com.
12.12.20
Edinburgh International Magic Festival 2020
- online 16th-20th December. From the organisers: Edinburgh International Magic Festival
is delighted to present a programme of events delivered entirely
virtually this winter, supporting Scottish performers, from 16th-20th
December 2020. Enjoy winter wonder with a lineup of talent, most of whom
live in Scotland and are past MagicFest favourites. With live venues
closed we’re presenting shows the only way we can, digitally, and we’d
love for you to join us.
Kevin Quantum, magician and festival organiser, said "I’m delighted
that we’re able to offer an 11th year of magic to the world, and this
year you don’t even have to take off your slippers to enjoy it all!"
Gary James’ Magic School returns for the 11th consecutive year alongside
other Edinburgh favourites Magic Gareth and Tricky Ricky - who’ll be
performing family shows - a perfect diversion for the kids. Fringe
favourites Elliot Bibby and Kevin Quantum join Glasgow based magician
Ryan K Davidson and past Scottish Magic Champ Billy Reid for virtual
close-up magic performances. Vincent Gambini completes the bill with a
unique show performed entirely by telephone!
This year all tickets will cost £10 'per screen' and we’re offering the opportunity to buy a MagicFest Pass that will let you see all shows in the lineup for just £50. Festival Producer Svetlana McMahon said "We really want to support Scottish performers as much as we can this year and thanks to a generous donation to the festival combined with support from Creative Scotland, it is possible for us to offer all festival participants fixed fees as well as 100% of takings from ticket sales." We know artists aren’t the only ones having a tough time, so Kevin Quantum has decided to offer half the tickets for his show The Trick That Fooled free of charge to those who aren’t able to afford a ticket at the moment. Those who would like a ticket need only pay the booking fee of £1 to secure a place. www.magicfest.co.uk/whats-on (Photo: Kevin and Olivia Quantum by Pavel Tamm @Fotkaplus Photography). 12.12.20
"Lance
Burton’s disappearing act takes him back to Kentucky"
www.reviewjournal.com. Here's a brilliant performance from Lance
Burton from just over 30 years ago on The Royal Variety Performance
on 25th November 1989 (from The MagicWeek Video Archive)
YouTube.
12.12.20
Ian
Adair: Celebrating 75 Years in Magic.
Magical inventor, author and lecturer Ian Adair celebrates his 80th
birthday on 20th December, having been heavily involved in magic for 75
years.
Ian received a Christmas present from his Grandmother when he was five
years old, which changed his life completely - an Ernest Sewell
Cabinet of Magic.
He presented his dove act during the 1950s and won the top award at the
S.A.M.S. (Scottish Association of Magical Societies) annual convention
held in Largs in 1958, and appeared on many S.T.V. (Scottish
Television) shows before leaving his home town of Kilmarnock to join Edwin
Hooper at his Supreme Magic Company in Bideford, Devon. Ian enjoyed 36
years at Supreme, becoming a business partner, originating scores of
marketed products, with over 1,000 marketed effects to his credit,
manufactured and sold by magic dealers worldwide. His first book on
magic was published in Kilmarnock 'Magic with Doves' when he was just 14
years old, and over the years he published over 300 books covering
all branches of magic, including his massive five volumes of his
Encyclopedia of Dove Magic.
He has contributed thousands of trick ideas to many of the magical journals. When Supreme folded in 1994, Ian launched his magic dealing firm 'Abracadair Ltd' from Barnstaple, Devon and toured many magical societies throughout the UK, demonstrating his latest ideas. Ian was the guest lecturer at the I.B.M. 40th Blue Ribbon convention held in Chattanooga, U.S.A. He presented his lectures at British Ring conventions, the Blackpool convention, Kidology and many others.
Although retired from performing live shows, Ian is still very active in
the world of magic, writing several regular columns for
various magic magazines, originating new effects and appearing on Zoom
type interviews and presentations, such as the recent Kidabra
(U.S.A.) convention for children's entertainers.
As a member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, in 2015 Ian was
awarded the John Nevil Maskelyne Prize for literature, presented by The
Magic Circle.
"So far, I've done what I always wanted to do. I always wanted to be in
magic dealing. I've met a lot of magicians and seen a lot of magic
during those 75 years of my life" Ian said, with a smile on his face. (Photo: Ian displaying his two sets of
Ernest Sewell Cabinets of Magic.).
12.12.20
Martin Lewis: The Price of Fame - Debbie McGee. From the programme makers: Martin talks to Debbie McGee, the former magician's assistant who became a fully fledged star in her own right, but also faced accusations of being a gold-digger. She gives her thoughts on that, reveals how much she was paid for jobs throughout her career and how she and husband Paul Daniels capitalised on their fame. Friday 18th December on Channel 5. See TV Magic for details. 12.12.20
Pure
Magic - Wednesday 23rd December on BBC One Scotland. Magicians Colin
Cloud, Katherine Mills, Magical Bones and Ben Hart present a series of
jaw-dropping illusions and dazzling acts of mentalism in four different
Scottish locations: The Forth Bridge; Blackness Castle; Edinburgh's
Botanic Gardens and Dynamic Earth, before coming together at the end to
stage a show to an audience of four hundred at Glasgow's Fruitmarket.
See TV Magic for details (later also
on iPlayer). Trailer:
Click Here.
12.12.20
Alakazam
Christmas Party - this Friday, 18th December at 7pm. Join us on
Friday 18th December for our online Christmas Party. We will be giving
away tons of magic, we'll have a fun quiz and there'll be lots of the
usual banter! We will be going live on Facebook and YouTube at 7pm and
you're invited. So grab a glass of mulled wine and get in to the holiday
spirit with the Alakazam crew.
www.alakazam.co.uk
YouTube.
12.12.20
Zoom Magic Made Simple by Andrew Green.
Andrew writes: Are you considering doing virtual magic shows but fear
that they are too complicated for the not-so-tech savvy?
Do you worry that the live experience of magic will be lost during an
online show?
I can help make those concerns disappear.
Having performed over 150 virtual shows during the course of 2020 and
appeared on BBC TV when I was first testing the concept, I have
developed an easy to set up, interactive virtual magic show that leaves
audiences of any age with a unique magical experience.
I have discovered all of the pitfalls you may encounter along the way...
so you don't have to!
In this 2 hour simple step by step video download tutorial I cover:
Basic equipment set up.
Step by step in show guide to Zoom (without the need for any additional
software).
Virtual Performance Techniques. Children's Show Ideas.
Marketing and Booking Shows.
Live ETicket Event Resources and much more. Plus, learn these 4 amazing easy-to-do effects direct from my virtual
corporate close up show:
Gypsy Thread,
Virtually Invisible,
Shopping Online (Virtual Confabulation) and
Virtually Ambitious. I’ll also walk you through my children’s show props
and routines.
Get started creating your virtual show today with Zoom Magic Made Simple.
Video Download £25.
10% Early Bird Discount until Midnight on Sunday 13th December (GMT).
Discount Code: ZOOMDISCOUNT10
www.modernmysteries.co.uk/store.
12.12.20
Eugene
Burger books. Jay Fortune writes: Early January 2021, I begin work
illustrating the second posthumous book of Eugene Burger’s life and
magic. The author and publisher, Larry Hass, has written and produced
some excellent, quality books, that have received rave reviews. With the
shipping rates being high from USA to UK, I recently ordered a small
quantity of Larry’s books, including his latest work WandCraft
(co-authored by Judge Gary Brown). If any magicians would like to own
this new book and any of the following, please email me and I’ll provide
details. The titles I have are Eugene Burger: From Beyond (the
first of Eugene’s post-humous books), Life Magic, New Favourites
(Larry’s lecture notes) and WandCraft. If you buy the whole set
of four books I’ll throw the lecture notes in for free (worth £15). Just
to say, I don’t have any financial interest in any of these works, only
offering it to save magicians high postage costs on these excellent
books. Email mail@jfortune.co.uk
for info.
12.12.20
Rudy
Coby Talking Shtick with Mark James. After a hiatus of 14 years,
Coby returned to performing in 2009. Here he is today, talking shtick
with Mark James. Via your favourite listening platform including
Podbean.
Also see John Fisher's The Magic Comedy Strip series, in which
Rudy starred:
YouTube.
12.12.20
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week
Chantal Valery on 3-2-1 hosted by Ted Rogers on 14th January 1984
(and no, the answer to the clue isn't Paul Daniels). See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
12.12.20
The magic of...podcast with Paul Roffman. Episode 21 Joshua Jay. Joshua has performed on stages in over 100 countries. His first residency in New York was the show, Six Impossible Things. Joshua was awarded the top prize at the World Magic Seminar and has fooled Penn & Teller on their hit show, Fool Us. He holds a Guinness World Record in card magic and has performed magic on numerous television shows, most recently Good Morning America and The Today Show. Most recently, in January 2018, Joshua was recognized by the Society of American Magicians with their highest proclamation, for his contribution to the art of magic. On Apple podcasts: www.podcasts.apple.com and Spotify www.spotify.com and watch clips on YouTube. 12.12.20
Magicians Advice Podcast. Host Phil Taylor is joined by returning guests Lee Smith and Paul Martin, and writes: If you don't know Lee and Paul, they are two of the top professional magicians in the UK who are forging the path for magic in the real world and on Zoom; entertaining some of the biggest clients around. See Podbean. 12.12.20
Magician
& Illusionist Andrew Melia has been keeping his fingers nimble
during the lockdown period by merging his passion for playing the
keyboard with his nostalgic interest in classic arcade and computer
games. Andrew writes: "Playing an instrument is a great way to ensure
that our hand to eye coordination is at the ready, for when we conjurers
finally get to go back to work." To view his new media gallery and to
see the hypnotic/music act that helped him win TV show The New Uri
Geller visit
www.club-magic.com/arcade.
12.12.20
Alchemy
by Roni Shachnaey - Merlins Premier Range. Merlins write: Alchemy is
an influential tradition whose practitioners have, from antiquity,
claimed it to be the precursor to profound powers. The defining
objectives of alchemy are varied but historically the most prized of all
is the ability for making Gold. Here, Roni has produced a piece of
magical theatre which is a delight to perform, and witness. Talking
about the Dead Sea Scrolls, the plight of the Israelites, Moses and the
Golden Calf Roni weaves a magical tale that ends in the production of
Alchemy. With beautiful aged props, the story unfolds, with the stunning
climax of the production of Gold right in front of the spectators eyes.
Everything is contained in a mystic box, and when finished, can all be
packed back in for the next performance. Not difficult to perform, this
is ideal for small groups in intimate surroundings to produce a real
wow. Comes with certificate, Roni's full routine and contains everything
needed to perform straight out of the box. Find out more and watch a
video:
www.merlinswakefield.co.uk.
12.12.20
Tripod
Table - Magic Box. We have searched high and low to find the perfect
table for stand up, cabaret, stage and kids shows, and we have found it!
This is the perfect table for all performances. Super sturdy. Metal
construction. Height adjustable. Packs flat. Includes carry bag.
www.magicbox.uk.com.
12.12.20
Impossible
- Mark Leveridge Magic. The impossible becomes possible in this
impossible card routine from Mark Leveridge. Watch the demonstration
video at
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
12.12.20
Fantasy
Film Awards - Mr E Enterprises. A stunning effect that you can work
up into a feature in your show. No skill is required, save that of
presentation. Comes with laminated picture cards table-hopping size and
instructions. Find out what it's all about, visit
www.mreenterprises.co.uk.
12.12.20
Best
Illusion of the Year 2020. The results of the Best Illusion of the
Year Contest were announced yesterday. Now in its 16th year, the
international competition celebrates new sensory illusions that reveal
something about the workings of the mind. Not only are they amazing in
themselves but these illusions can often be a source of inspiration for
magic tricks; both presentation and method. This year magician Matt
Pritchard was one of the ten finalists with his contribution "The Real
Thing?" which came in second - very well done Matt! His creation played
with how easily the brain can jump to the wrong conclusion when viewing
a mirror's reflection. See
www.illusionoftheyear.com.
12.12.20
Triad
Coins - Zane's Magic Shop. Euro Coin Version (gimmicks and online
video instructions) by Joshua Jay and Vanishing Inc. Imagine what it
would look like if you could really vanish coins into thin air. Then
watch this trailer. This is how it would look. No funny moves. No fast
motion. No camera edits. You roll back your sleeves. You show three
coins. One by one, they just... disappear. Triad Coins is a revelation
in coin magic. Watch the video and find out more:
www.zanesmagicshop.com.
12.12.20
Congreave’s
Curiosities by Chris Congreave - Magicseen. The name Chris Congreave
is synonymous with commercial close-up routines and ideas. As a full
time close-up pro, he has learned how to hone his magic in order to make
it totally practical for performance to lay people in the real world,
and this book brings together a collection of 40 of his best ideas, as
well as providing you with three essays that offer sage advice. This
excellent collection of close-up, which is a combination of some
previously published and released material as well as items that are
being revealed for the first time, should be in the hands of every
discerning performer who aspires to present commercial close-up magic.
www.magicseen.com.
12.12.20
Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality. Christine Bleakley presents a magic special starring illusionist Darcy Oake. Recorded before a live theatre audience, it is an evening of breathtaking, logic-defying, spectacular illusions in the grand old tradition of stage magic. Prepare to be amazed as Darcy promises three things: some things you will have never seen before, some things you will never see again and some things you will have to see to believe. (Repeat) Wednesday 16th December on Virgin Media Three. See TV Magic for details. 12.12.20
The
December E-Video Newsletter. Lasting just over half an hour, Mark
Leveridge's latest online video programme is ready for you to watch,
featuring: The Teach In – a simple gimmick provides a strong finish
for a coin or ring routine. Pro Peeks – Mark delves into E-Club Pro’s
Vintage Vault to deliver a cool card routine. Keeping Control Unplugged
– taking a look at why having control of moves and sleights is
important. Web Offers – learn so much from Audio File Compilation 2 and
get a killer version of paper to bank note, both items being discounted
in December. 60 Seconds To Success – why magic magazines have more value
than may at first be imagined. The Review Corner – A Letter To Santa
from George Iglesias is discussed. To watch the E-Video Newsletter
you simply need to be signed up for Mark Leveridge's free E-Club Lite.
This not only means you will get a monthly email newsletter full of
interesting news, advice and special offers, but it will also give you
access to the current E-Video Newsletter. To sign up today go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
12.12.20
"Fife
magician produces clothing range after 'losing everything'"
Click Here • "Tunbridge Wells magician's fury after 'razor sharp'
Marks & Spencer shelf savages £75 coat"
Click Here •
"Georges Méliès: The magician of early cinema"
Click Here • "Magician Helder Guimaraes and Frank Marshall Reteam at
Geffen Playhouse"
Click Here • "L.A.’s storied Magic Castle shaken by allegations of
sexual misconduct, racism"
Click Here • "In New Show Virtually Impossible, Durham Magician
Joshua Lozoff Brings the Magic of the Stage to the Small Screen"
Click Here • "Review: Strictly Christmas at Cromer Pier"
Click Here • "NY man descended from Harry Houdini to accept honor on
magician’s behalf"
Click Here • "Murray The Magician – Only Magician Performing on the
Las Vegas Strip"
Click Here •
And finally, not magic, but as good a time as any to escape to a galaxy
far, far away...
YouTube •
That's it for another week. It's so good to see how enterprising so many
magicians have been in recent months. Support them if you can. See you
next week, Duncan.
12.12.20
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www.corporatemagicians.com
Directory of local
children's entertainers:
www.childrenspartyshows.co.uk
Magic shops, below:
Number
1067 - Saturday 5th December 2020
The
Royal Variety Performance 2020. The annual extravaganza to raise
money for the Royal Variety Charity, recorded just days ago at the
Blackpool Opera House, features performances from Sheridan Smith,
reprising her role as Cilla Black, and Samantha Barks in an exclusive
preview of the forthcoming Frozen stage musical. The show also features
music from Michael Ball, Gary Barlow, Steps, Melanie C and Britain's Got
Talent winner Jon Courtenay. Other acts on the bill include Marisha
Wallace, Celeste, Daliso Chaponda, Jo Caulfield, Stephen Mulhern (in
full magic mode!) and the Black Blues Brothers, plus an appearance by
Captain Sir Thomas Moore. 8pm on Tuesday 8th December on ITV. See
TV Magic for details.
5.12.20
A
Christmas Magic Show! 19th & 20th December, Union Theatre, London.
From the organisers: We could all do with a touch of magic right now...
So here's the chance to join four of the hottest members of the world
famous Magic Circle for a show packed full of magic and merriment!
Starring Simon Lipkin, Edward Hilsum, Harry De Cruz and Spooky Nyman, A
Christmas Magic Show will play three performances only at the Union
Theatre in London on Saturday 19th December (at 4pm and 7pm) and Sunday
20th December (at 4pm).
Simon Lipkin (that guy from Avenue Q, Rock of Ages and Nativity)
is also a magician. He's got some of his brilliant friends together from
the world-famous Magic Circle to create an unforgettable show, just for
Christmas.
Edward Hilsum is an act that needs to be seen to be believed! He
s toured the world with his magic and made history as The Magic Circle's
triple crown champion, winning every competition possible in the same
year... basically... he's really good.
Harry De Cruz is the undisputed King of party tricks with a
repertoire of utterly useless skills no one in their right mind would
learn. He spent seven years consulting for Dynamo as his Head of Magic,
so is no stranger when it comes to mind blowing magic.
Spooky Nyman is one of the youngest solo comedy magic performers
to ever appear at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has also helped to
create magic for both TV and Theatre. Together, the four of them are the
perfect recipe for a magical show!
In order to make the venue Covid-Safe, we have taken out all of the
theatre seating and placed "Bubbles" of seats into the auditorium. By
reducing capacity and increasing the floor space for the audience we
have created a safe space for you. Each bubble will accommodate either 4
people or 2 people. Book via:
www.uniontheatre.biz. Union Theatre, Old Union Yard Arches, 229
Union Street, London SE1 OLR.
5.12.20
The
magic of...podcast with Paul Roffman. This week: Marvin Berglas. Creative discussions with
creative people. From actors and writers to magicians, keynote speakers
and behavioural experts. "Listen to an in-depth discussion moving where
the conversation takes us. Not your average conversation." This
week: Marvin Berglas. Magician, businessman and entrepreneur. On Apple
podcasts:
www.podcasts.apple.com and Spotify
www.spotify.com and watch clips on
YouTube.
5.12.20
The
Great Kaplan Talking Shtick with Mark James. Mark writes: The Great
Kaplan is a modern-day vaudevillian master. With an infinite assortment
of unique and visually stunning skills, coupled with impeccable comedic
timing, Kaplan creates a world where anything is possible. The mundane
becomes magical; everyday objects become vessels of mystery and mayhem.
A hilarious ballet of chaos and calamity... From headlining at the Magic
Castle in Hollywood, to appearing on Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde, or
as a guest performer at FISM, Kaplan enjoys great success. Via your favourite listening platform including
Podbean.
5.12.20
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week (get
your binoculars out) some thimble magic that I performed on Wayne
Dobson's A Kind of Magic 28 years ago on 9th May 1992. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here. DT.
5.12.20
The
Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year Competition 2021. We had
originally intended to hold the heats of the Competition in February and
the Final in April. As a result of the current pandemic we feel that
this is not a viable timescale, even if we have entries for the heats
via video submission. The Competition will therefore be delayed until
later in the year. Please keep watching this space for further
information. We understand the frustration this may cause to potential
competitors but we will do our best to proceed as soon as possible. Many
thanks for your understanding. Dr. Michael Colley, Competition Chairman.
5.12.20
CardOracle
- A PropDog Exclusive. PropDog have collaborated with Yves Doumergue
to release his CardOracle in the UK. Notoriously fussy about what they
stock, let alone endorse, this collaboration only came about when the
PropDog staff were blown away by a live performance. The App provides a
multi-phase routine where the CardOracle repeatedly predicts cards
freely selected from a deck the spectator has shuffled themselves! See
www.propdog.co.uk.
5.12.20
Pete
Firman in Sleeping Beauty. Don't get caught snoozing this festive
season - grab your tickets for this year's unmissable, socially
distanced pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, created especially for Christmas
2020! Starring Lee Mead (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,
Holby City) as the Prince, star of stage and screen, Claire Sweeney, as
the evil Carabosse, Hearsay’s Suzanne Shaw as the Enchantress and
comedian and magician, Peter Firman, as Sleeping Beauty’s best friend in
this year’s unmissable family production. This year's production,
created especially for Milton Keynes Theatre in this unprecedented year,
will be a riotously funny, one-act celebration of pantomime, packed full
of comedy and laughter and will allow audience members the opportunity
to come safely together and enjoy the magic of the much-loved and unique
art form this festive season. Dates and tickets:
www.atgtickets.com.
5.12.20
Syncplify
NotePad by TCC - MagicBox. "The perfect psychic clipboard." Find out
all about it and watch a video at
www.magicbox.uk.com.
5.12.20
Merlins
of Wakefield - the shop is now open again! We have some great
in-store offers, and have an amazing sale online as well, which finishes
on 7th December:
Click Here for details (all items posted out around 11th December).
We also have a couple of the latest Magic Wagon releases, including the
Imperial Vase Mystery! To visit in person you can call in on Monday,
Wednesday, Friday or Saturday between 10am and 4pm from now till
Christmas. If you have any magic books, tricks or collectables, then get
in touch, we are always looking for stock. Email what you have to
merlins@btconnect.com.
5.12.20
iDeal
- The Ultimate Card Free Deck App. From the makers: "Darryl Rose
MIMC has just released a new iPhone iOS app called iDeal - The Ultimate
Card Free Deck. It’s been developed by Myke Phillips. Darryl came up
with this great idea a week into lockdown. It's a virtual deck to be
used online or in person! You can create multiple forces, create your
own stack, and use pre-loaded stacks all in the virtual deck. In person
you can peek the cards on the phone, or your Apple watch and/or
PeekSmith. You can also use it as a stack trainer. This iDeal App can
also be renamed in any language! More info at
www.idealmagic.app."
5.12.20
Magicseen
Lite Issue 10 December 2020. From the publishers: We are delighted
to offer you the latest taster edition of our bi-monthly magazine,
available as a free download right now from
www.magicseen.com, as
well as from Card Shark, Mission Magic, PropDog, Black Artefacts,
Vanishing Inc and Discount Magic. Issue 10 has a selection of the
content from the full Magicseen Issue 95 (Nov 20), including the big
cover story on Belgian magic maestro Rafael, a behind-the-scenes article
from Oliver Tabor on the staging of his ambitious Zoom show and a
fascinating article on how to improve both close up and stage
performances by exercising control over your movement. We have also put
in a neat coin routine from the Masterclass, a Dealer's Booth featuring
Neo Magic, plus a selection of the latest product reviews. So if you
want to get a feel for what Magicseen is like, why not download your
free copy right now?
5.12.20
Just
one month left to secure a bargain! MLM write: On the 1st of January
2021, the cost of membership to Mark Leveridge's E-Club Pro and E-Club
Elite will unfortunately need to be increased. But despair not, because
anyone who has a membership already in place will remain unaffected by
the price increase and will continue to benefit from the 800+ online
pages of content at the same price as they pay right now. This is good
news for current members, but it could benefit you too. All you have to
do is join either E-Club Pro or E-Club Elite by midnight on the 31st
December 2020, and your monthly rate made via automatic PayPal payments
will proceed at the current price for as long as you retain an unbroken
membership. So, act now and make all the fabulous magic, advice and help
contained in the E-Club Pro and Elite vaults available to you within
moments of signing up. You'll be truly amazed at the volume, depth,
quality and variety of content, all of which is updated and supplemented
every month. It's one of magic's true gems, so go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk for more information and to join before the
1st January deadline.
5.12.20
Help
Save Magic Inc. From their Go Fund Me campaign: For almost
100 years Magic Inc. has been about community. From its start as the
Ireland Magic Co. to its re-branding as Magic Inc. in the 1960s our
family owned & operated shop has always been a gathering place for
magicians from around the world.
Covid-19 arrived in 2020 and even with the forced shutdown we managed to
hold on, but as we enter Phase Two, it has knocked the wind out of our
sails. Because of its impact we cannot survive the huge decline in foot
traffic, a near complete loss of tourism for our city, and zero in-store
events – a loss of numerous lectures, summer camp, and private and group
classes. We don’t want to lose our brick & mortar magic shop without a
fight and want to try every last option before we give up our corner
lot. The funds will be used to pay our rent and the remainder toward the
salaries of our loyal employees.
When Jay Marshall died in 2005 everyone thought that was the end of
Magic Inc. But Jay's son, Sandy & his wife Susan stepped in and somehow
Magic Inc. survived for the next 15 years. In all that time Sandy &
Susan never took a penny out of the shop. They ran Magic Inc. to honor
Jay Marshall's memory. They made their part-time demonstrator, Pedro
Nieves, the shop manager and hired a talented team of professional
magician demonstrators. Magic Inc. is a Chicago institution. They tell
us brick & mortar magic shops are a thing of the past. We hope you'll
help us prove this isn't true. We are grateful for your support and
thank you for your help to keep Jay Marshall's legacy alive. Read more
and see:
uk.gofundme.com/f/help-save-magic-inc.
5.12.20
A
Lifetime In Magic, Devin Knight. 130 pages, photo illustrated, soft back.
From the publishers: The
amazing mentalism and magic of internationally renowned performer Devin
Knight. Volume 1, features full details of 9 routines from Devin's
personal repertoire. Devin's ideas are always unbelievably well thought
out, with every possibility analysed and the best and most convincing
methods selected. He leaves nothing to chance, and creates plots that
are amazingly varied, and which produce effects that are inexplicable
and real reputation makers. This trilogy will offer you the strongest
mentalism and magic achieved with practical, commercial methods - if you
haven't seen this material before you are going to be stunned! For full
content details and to order visit
www.magicseen.com
and click on the book!
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Cambridge Pentacle Club Presents: Pentacle TV.
Hugh Newsam writes: After regularly selling out at Cambridge Junction the
Cambridge Pentacle Club is proud to present "Pentacle TV". We have been
out and about in Cambridge and here at Cambridge Junction filming the
most amazing magic.
You'll see levitations, classics like sawing a man in half, Alan the
magical Toucan and even Father Christmas. The highlight of the show will
be local entertainer Jezo driving a car blindfolded around an obstacle
course, and of course, being Jezo something will explode! Viewing of the
show will be via a link that will be distributed an hour before the
show.
One ticket (£12) required per household. Details of how to access the
event (on YouTube) will be provided ahead of the show. Sunday 6th
December at 6pm.
Tickets available from
www.pentacleclub.com. Teaser Trailer:
YouTube, Pentacle TV Trailer:
YouTube.
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Ring - Mark Leveridge Magic. A wonderful effect for strolling
magicians and table hopper’s using a spectator’s finger ring. An
‘invisible’ template of the size, shape and style of a borrowed ring
magically fills out to become a visible solid exact replica of the
original ring! However unfortunately, the loaned ring itself has become
invisible! All ends well when the original ring is magically restored to
its normal state. No re-set, this is amusing and magical. This great
routine is available either as a TricKlip Video Download if you learn
best from video, or if you prefer written directions, then please select
the E-Routine Download order button which will deliver the instructions
via a PDF text file. See:
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
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David Blaine: Real or Magic. For more than a decade, David Blaine has been captivating the world with his high-profile endurance stunts. Starting his career as a magician who appeared to do the impossible with a deck of cards, he was soon following in the footsteps of Houdini, seeking out that which seemed physically impossible, and actually doing it. This special programme follows Blaine's signature brand of street magic and mystifies some of the most recognisable celebrities in the world, including Jamie Foxx, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Ricky Gervais, Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz and Will Smith, to name a few. Blaine goes into the homes of Kanye West and Olivia Wilde, and visits Stephen Hawking at his office at Cambridge University. He also travels the world, astonishing people from all walks of life with never-seen-before, inconceivable magic. Repeat, Sky One, Sunday 13th December. See TV Magic for details. 5.12.20
Curry
and Chips by Martin MacMillan - International Magic. A baffling
trick that's easy to perform, fits into a pocket and is ready to use
anytime, anywhere, without preparation that uses six Poker Chips (each a
different colour), an instruction card and a small mat. The mat has
letters A - F printed on it, each marking a circled position. The
spectator is handed the Poker Chips and instructed to place them on the
circles in a random order. This done, both magician and spectator read
the printed instruction sheet, and follow its directions. During a novel
process of elimination, the spectator hands the magician individual
Poker Chips - when turned over, each chip has a value in £s printed on
it. The final instruction reads for the spectator to turn over the
remaining chip and claim their prize. Alas, when revealed, the final
Poker Chip has only a value of zero pounds! A self working trick that
has novelty value, is baffling and what's more, is fun to perform.
You're supplied with the Poker Chips, the Mat, the Instruction card and
you're ready to perform right away. Plus, as there's no set up, you're
ready to go again as soon as you've finished! See
www.internationalmagic.com.
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The
Article Complete - Clipboard Edition, back in stock at Read My Mind!
The Article is a custom built A4 sized clipboard that enables you to
freely predict anything you want to in your shows. It has been designed
with the solo performer in mind and you don't need any assistants or
outside help. Limited stock... find out more:
www.readmymind.co.uk.
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Jack
the Ripper - Mr E Enterprises. The name 'Jack the Ripper' originated
in a letter written by someone claiming to be the murderer and it was
widely published in the media. The public came increasingly to believe
that a single perpetrator was responsible for all the killings mainly
because of the extraordinarily brutal nature of the murders and media
reporting of the crimes at the time.
You show six pictures of men who were suspects in the Ripper’ crimes. At
that time the police had about 100 suspects to investigate, you explain
that many clairvoyants also tried to discover who the culprit was, but
no one has ever been found guilty at that time or since. Showing six old
photographs of the main subjects, you propose an experiment and ask a
member of the audience to use their latent psychic ability to solve the
crime. Your audience participant eliminates five of the defendants
pronouncing them “not guilty” leaving just one guilty suspect. Your
prediction which has been in full view from the start is revealed and
corresponds exactly with the lady’s choice - leaving your audience with
a chill up their spines! No stooges, no rough & smooth. No sleights or
skill required. Comes with picture cards of the suspects, envelope and
instructions. See
www.mreenterprises.co.uk.
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Spoon
to Fork - Zane's Magic Shop. A great routine with built-in laughs
and a kicker ending they'll never see coming! The magician displays a
spoon and tells the audience that he is going to change the physical
properties of the metal right in front of them. The audience believe the
magician is going to bend the spoon just like Uri Geller... The magician
holds the bowl of the spoon in his hand and concentrates and just when
the audience thinks nothing is going to happen. To everyone's big
surprise when the spoon is revealed, instead of the spoon being bent it
has now changed into a fork! This is not only amazing but very funny!
This is a must have for any comedy magician, mentalist, or person who
wants to add a funny magical bit to their act.
See: www.zanesmagicshop.com. 5.12.20
Secret
Night Lamp to Flowers by Tora Magic - Merlins. This is one of our
quality used magic items. This is another super stage effect from Tora
Magic. You show a table lamp from all sides, it looks like a lamp.
Whenever you want, you instantly transform it in to a stunning bouquet
of flowers. Ideal for stage production, pantomimes etc... See
www.merlinswakefield.co.uk.
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deadline 12 noon Friday. DT.
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Click Here • Thanks as always for your UK magic news - see you next
week, Duncan.
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