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<body> MagicWeek - A magic magazine news website focusing on Magic in the UK. Magic News, TV Magic, What's On, Magic Articles, Mail Box, Magic Show Reviews, Magic roduct Reviews, Tricks, For Sale, Wanted, Magic Convention News, Magic Tricks and Magic Shops, A comprehensive directory of UK Magicians' and Magic Societies' websites (incliding links to The Magic Circle, The British Magical Society, the Blackpool Magicians Club and other top magic clubs), links to other UK magic sites and magicians, links to UK magic conventions, a magic book shop, magic dealers and shops in the UK and USA, and Magic Profile. MagicWeek is designed and produced by Duncan Trillo and updated every Saturday. NEWS: An Evening with Luke Jermay and Mark Paul, Tuesday 17th July - London. International Magic present 'An Evening with Luke Jermay and Mark Paul' on Tuesday 17th July in London: "Luke Jermay performed a two year run in Las Vegas and is the mind reader Derren Brown says "...puts the rest of us to shame". The Edinburgh Evening News exclaimed "Jermay has to be seen to be believed. Grab a ticket to this show". Luke Jermay’s lecture features the theory, method and thinking underpinning his professional performances from Las Vegas to London. Marc Paul is one of the most well known and loved mentalists in the country. His ability to create hard hitting, simple to perform material is always met with praise. From his live tour dates and corporate work to his TV appearances including an appearance on Parkinson he knows how to construct hard hitting material. This event will focus on theory, performance and execution .... with tricks thrown in for good measure! This is a special ‘seminar’ style lecture with hands-on teaching and Q&A sessions." Usual London venue: Casa Italiana, 2nd floor, 136 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5DL (Map). For price, times, and to reserve your place email martin@internationalmagic.com. 14.7.12 Charlie Frye & Company will join Sylvester the Jester, Dani DaOrtiz and Scott Land at the South Tyneside International Magic Festival 2013. Acknowledging America's rich vaudeville tradition, Charlie Frye & Company synthesize virtuosic skills and a passionate love of their art into something classic yet undeniably fresh - something that astounds even as it entertains. For the last twenty-odd years (some odder than others), Charlie and his wife Sherry have been delighting audiences worldwide with their singular blend of silent comedy, magic, juggling, slapstick, and acrobatics. Together, they have thrilled audiences around the world in many exotic venues. Besides being one of the world’s most sought after American specialty acts, they are also in constant demand throughout the United States, where they were named Las Vegas’ Specialty Act of the Year for their star billing in the Follies Bergere. Charlie Frye’s first desire was to grow up to be Batman. But since that didn’t work out, he chose to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather who were both clowns. Right away, he knew that he had some pretty big shoes to fill. For a short while, Charlie performed on the streets of New York City, laying the groundwork for an act that was soon to land them on the stages of Nevada’s top casinos. Shortly after arriving in Las Vegas, they became close friends with the legendary George Carl who was to become their most ardent supporter. Other inspiring friendships were soon to follow, and perhaps it is this connection to the greats of the past, and his close relationships to the best of today, that has enabled Charlie to become a variety artist of unmatched skill and mastery. Renowned throughout the world for the versatility of his talent, when it comes to combining world class juggling, sleight of hand, and physical comedy, no one does it better. Register today and enjoy a 10% discount off the £65 registration fee. Call Karri or Jess on 0191 424 7987 to request a registration form or book with a card. 14.7.12 Giggio, the ultimate booking system for entertainers, is about to become even more accessible! Giggio 2.0 has all the same great features of the original system (client management, PDF contract and invoice generation, payment tracking and much more), but this time it's 100% web-based, with no need for any additional software. It's also available to users worldwide. The system is currently in the final stages of beta-testing and will be released shortly. If you'd like to be amongst the first to take a free 30 day trial, just fill in the form at www.giggio.co.uk (Highly recommended this one. DT). 14.7.12 The Puppet Hut goes 'bricks and mortar'. Based in Handcross, West Sussex and close to Brighton, Haywards Heath and Gatwick Airport The Puppet Hut specialises in Puppets for magicians, ventriloquists and entertainers in general. Jamie Clark, children’s entertainer and founder of the shop, commented, "Puppets are massively popular at the moment and are second to none at bringing in the bookings. If you don’t have one in your act then you are surely missing out! With the release of The new Muppet movie and the continued success of acts like Terry Fator, Jeff Dunham and Paul Zerdin this country has been crying-out for somewhere to view any buy a professional puppet for your act. Previously most of the puppets we stocked were only available overseas and after months of trawling websites. We deal with some of the world's very best puppet makers including Axtell Expressions in the USA and stock a huge range of creatures, instructional material and even some excellent magic tricks!" The Puppet Hut is a great place to visit and Jamie is a great source of knowledge. The 'hut' is open on Thursdays from 10am - 5pm and Saturdays from 10am - 3pm, but telephone 07725 418751 first to double check before making a long journey. They can also open by appointment and also operate a fast efficient mail order business via their website, complete with free UK delivery: www.thepuppethut.com. The Puppet Hut, The Old Garage, High Street, Handcross RH17 6BJ (Map). 14.7.12 Magic Night, Madame JoJo's - London. Friday August 3rd: "Dark duos, balloon heads, mass predictions, multiple personas and vanishing bandannas! The brilliantly hilarious Barry and Stuart (BBC1 The Magicians) return to Magic Night with reality subverting dark tricks, whilst Oliver Meech will be performing some delicate brainwork and making all of you think and behave the same way at the same time, if you thought you had a free mind, this may prove otherwise! The gorgeous Delores Deluxe reveals her proclivities in song and does the best banana trick in town and Anil Desai, master of a thousand voices morphs into every celebrity you have ever known. Tommy Cooperesque Christian Lee will expertly oversee all tricky proceedings." Doors open 7pm show starts at 7.45pm. Tickets £12 including entry to 'Good Foot'. Show ticket plus dinner: £24.00. Tickets: www.ticketweb.co.uk www.lastminute.com or Ticket Web on 08444 77 1000. Madame JoJo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SE (Map) 020 734 3040 www.magicnight.co.uk. 14.7.12 Derren Brown: An Evening of Wonders is being repeated next Saturday, 21st July, on E4 (see TV Magic). This is the specially produced version of Derren's live stage show Evening of Wonders, which was recorded at the Garrick Theatre in London. Meanwhile Derren Brown: Svengali is back, live on stage, in the West End for a limited run right now! He's playing the Novello Theatre until August 11th. Be prepared for a theatrical roller-coaster ride as the acknowledged master of psychological illusion gives audiences another opportunity to see this Olivier-winning sensation. This is the last chance to see the sell-out live show that has mesmerized the nation! Age recommendation: 12+ Box Office: www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk Also see www.derrenbrown.co.uk. 14.7.12 Pickpocket James Freedman performs as "The Man of Steal", but offstage, James is passionate about reducing real street crime. See how easy he makes it look in this TED@London video Click Here and follow him on twitter for pickpocket prevention tips. 14.7.12 Young and Strange: An Evening of Magic, Comedy and Variety. "A spectacular, fast paced and engaging illusion show, performed by double act 'Young and Strange'. The show features state of the art stage illusions and intimate sleight of hand magic effects, never seen before at The Kenton Theatre, New Street, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BP (Map). The show is entwined with a comedy thread with the emphasis on pure entertainment. A guest act will guarantee a fun and memorable evening. A treat for the whole family. Friday July 20th at 7.45pm www.youngandstrange.co.uk. 14.7.12 Lubors Lens by Paul Harris. Mark Traversoni writes: "PaulHarrisPresents.co.uk now have the amazing Lubors Lens by Paul Harris in stock. This is a great trick at a great price, yes it’s been out a while with a booklet included but now it’s been brought up to date with DVD instructions. The main effect is the ability to twist the centre of a pen out of shape in the spectators hand. It gets great reactions and it’s easy to do! Lots of other items have been added to the range in the past couple of weeks also, so check out the website for all the new products. www.paulharrispresents.co.uk." 14.7.12 Ed Fringe, in the spotlight: Rob James. Rob James will be performing his show 'Magicana' in London this month and then during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August. Described as a 'Retro-modern magic show', Rob presents some lost and rarely-seen classics of magic with a modern spin. From the House of Commons in London to three engagements at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, Rob James is a veteran of over 2000 performances in the last ten years. The show is previewed in London on Tuesday 24th July. For tickets for the London date Click Here and for Edinburgh Click Here. "Rob James was excellent. Dry humour, classic magic and some elegant sleight of hand wowed the audience" Stuart Bowie, reviewing the show at the Edinburgh Magicfest last year. 14.7.12 The Order of The Magi (Manchester) are holding a Jumbo Auction on Tuesday 24th July at The Irish World Heritage Centre, Queens Road, Manchester M8 8UF (Map) commencing at 7.30pm prompt but with viewing from 6.30pm. Lot numbers are now available so if you need one please contact Max Townsend Entertainments Officer on 07800 618218 or email max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk. Details are on www.orderofthemagi.org.uk Door charge £3 for non members so do come along as there might be there the very thing you are looking for. Geoffrey Newton PRO. 14.7.12 Steve Faulkner British Magical Society Lecture. Paul Cadley writes: Steve Faulkner the Distinctive Magician lectures for the British Magical Society in Birmingham Tuesday 17th July 2012. Steve Faulkner is renowned for his high class close-up magic, and after dinner entertainment for social, commercial clients, and tradeshows. A great opportunity to see an outstanding lecture by this renowned performer. Non-members are invited to attend for a modest £5 fee. Time and venue: 7.30pm Selly Oak Ex Serviceman’s Club, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7DL see www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk for details. 14.7.12 Ed Fringe, in the spotlight: Spirit Sideshow. Peter Campbell-Wells is to present a one-off preview performance of his 'Spirit Sideshow' Ed Fringe show in the Sussex village of Hurstpierpoint on 4th August at 8pm. Pete has redesigned the show since Brighton Fringe, to take advantage of the larger stage and more formal layout offered at Edinburgh's counting house, and the Hurst preview will be the first performance of 'Spirit Sideshow' in its new form. The core narrative and effects remain the same, but the experience as a whole promises to be bigger and more immersive. Tickets are on sale now from the show's website www.spiritsideshow.co.uk and from the Players Theatre box office on the night. Venue: Players Theatre, 147 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9PU (Map). For Ed Fringe times, and also details of Pete's other Ed Fringe show, 'Spook Circus' (below) see What's On. 14.7.12 Spook Circus was a massive success at the Brighton Fringe - achieving sell-out audiences and being nominated for Best Children's Event by the readers of Latest7 magazine. Now, the show is on its way to Edinburgh Fringe as part of the Laughing Horse's Free Festival. Can Peter Campbell-Wells get his ghostly performers in line and make them behave this time round? Or will chaos reign supreme once more? 19th - 26th August - 12.10pm at The Counting House, 36 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DD. www.spookcircus.co.uk. 14.7.12 Darryl Rose MIMC took the Olympic Torch to The Magic Circle clubroom last Monday. Members had their photos taken with it for a donation to CICRA, The Crohn’s in Childhood Research Association www.cicra.org and £140 + gift aid was raised. Darryl's sister Amanda at 10 years old had Ulcerative colitis, and brother, Mark and niece, Paige (14 years old) also suffer from Crohns. New member Dynamo also suffers with Crohns and both he and Darryl are working hard to make the disease disappear. Photo: Jack Delvin MIMC, President of The Magic Circle and Darryl Rose MIMC. 14.7.12 TV Magic Show Needs You! "Objective Productions, the company behind Derren Brown, The Real Hustle and The Cube are making the children’s magic show: ‘Help! My Supply Teacher Is Magic’ Are you a talented young magician, card flourisher or juggler? Perhaps you’re a brilliant beatboxer, BMXer or a pro with a yo yo? If you are aged between 10-15 and have a wonderful, exciting talent we want to hear from you! Is this your moment to shine, show us what you are made of by sending us a video! To get involved please apply through the official website: Click Here." 14.7.12 Magicians Wanted! Lee Hathaway writes: I am looking for demonstrators over the summer to work on our stall in Covent Garden. Previous experience is great but not essential. Amazing sales skills most welcome. Interested parties should email a CV and a brief bit about themselves to lee@magiccave.co.uk. 14.7.12 The Order of The Magi - competition report correction. Geoffrey Newton PRO writes: The Order of The Magi (Manchester) has been asked to point out that although Nick Barnes won both the cup and best card trick shield in this year’s Close-up Competition -which is unusual- it is not the first time this has been the case as in 2007 Ken Ashburn also took both prizes in the same competition. I may have given the impression on MagicWeek (30th June) that Nick was the first one to do this. I apologise to Ken. 14.7.12 "Abracadabra! Paul Daniels turns into David Beckham" Click Here • "Saturday interview: Dynamo, the magician who walks on water." Click Here • "Wimp who walks on water: Bullied at school for being puny he's the council house boy who's become our most mesmerising magician" Click Here • "Watch closely - before this show vanishes" Click Here • "Illusionist rushed to hospital after 'hook form the eye' trick goes hideously wrong" Click Here • "Bewdley magician celebrates 20 years" Click Here • 'Sean Alexander at Pleasurewood Hills' is reviewed by Chris North Click Here and 'Andrew Van Buren and Company' are reviewed by Geoffrey Newton Click Here • Owen Lean is representing England currently at the first ever Vancouver International Buskers Festival • "World Championships of Magic held in Blackpool" Click Here • "Magic duo to wow international crowd" Click Here • "Choi Hyun-woo Invited to Judge World Championships of Magic" Click Here • "Magic week ahead in Blackpool" Click Here • "Dynamo: Magician Impossible episode two draws 990,000" Click Here • "Dynamo shows us some freaky tricks and tells us about Magician Impossible series 2" Click Here • "Marco Tempest: The first cyber illusionist" Click Here • We'll be bringing you FISM reports, photos and (as at the time of writing unannounced) competition results next week • And finally, forget fancy number plates or the latest Merc... if you really want to stand any chance of impressing a big-shot client then you'd better turn up in one of these: Click Here. See you next week, Duncan. 14.7.12 To add MagicWeek to your "Favourites" Click Here MagicWeek TM - Created and Produced by Duncan Trillo © 2000-2012 Hosted by Trilltec.com Directory of local magicians: www.magician-uk.co.uk Directory of corporate magicians: www.corporatemagicians.com Directory of local children's entertainers: www.childrenspartyshows.co.uk Last week: Number 628 - 7th July 2012 FISM, 9th-14th July 2012, Blackpool. Latest news - all available Day Tickets for Thursday 12th July have been sold. Day Tickets for all other days are still available. The Dealers Fare is the largest ever at Blackpool, with 130 Dealers situated in the Empress Ballroom, Balcony, Arena and Ice Room. 38 of these Dealers have never exhibited at Blackpool before! With over 60 international performers plus 150 Stage and Close-Up competitors it is going to be a feast of magic... www.fismwcm2012.com. 7.7.12 "TV magic shows: now you see them, now you don't. Dynamo: Magician Impossible is spell-binding television – after the demise of The Magicians and Penn & Teller is he the future of TV magic?" To read the full story in The Guardian Click Here. "Dynamo: Magician Impossible, Watch, review - Nicola Dawson was entertained by the first episode of the Bradford-born magician Dynamo's new series on Watch." To read the full story in The Telegraph Click Here. "'Made in Chelsea is my guilty pleasure.' The magician Dynamo talks to Metro about his favourite TV shows, and reveals why he is such a big fan of Batman." Click Here. "Magic moments. Sun man Colin meets electrifying illusionist" Click Here. "Dynamo performs tricks for Digital Spy: 'I'm coming back stronger'" Click Here. "Watch Dynamo defy the laws of physics and trap a smartphone in a bottle" Click Here. 7.7.12 Teller & Brown get down. Here's the latest from the organisers of the EMC: Just confirmed. Two incredible additions to EMC. Last year David Copperfield gave us a virtual tour of his magic museum in Las Vegas. It was one of the highlights of the conference. This year Teller and Derren Brown will be joining us online in two very special sessions, broadcast live during the Essential Magic Conference 2012. Register now and join us for one of the biggest magic events of the year... Teller Live from Las Vegas. Teller will be joining us live from Las Vegas to answer your questions. This is a unique opportunity to interview one of the most creative performers in magic, an artist and perfectionist who, with Penn Jillette, reinvented magic for a new generation. Join Teller online and learn what magic means to one of the most successful magicians in the world. As we near the conference members will be asked to submit their questions for Teller and the best will be put to him during a live interview. Derren Brown Live from London. Derren Brown has changed the face of mentalism. Acclaimed for his television specials and theatre shows, Derren Brown redefined the art of mental magic, updating it for the 21st century and making it credible, entertaining and unbelievably popular. At EMC2012 Derren will answer your questions and share his thoughts on magic, mentalism and performance. It is a rare chance to learn from one of the UK’s most famous entertainers. Members will be invited to submit their questions prior to the conference and the best will be used during the live interview. The Essential Magic Conference, 27th, 28th and 29th July 2012. Find out more and register online at www.essentialmagicconference.com. 7.7.12 Derren Brown: Svengali back in the West End. Derren's groundbreaking live show Svengali is back in the West End for a limited run at the Novello Theatre, London from July 12th. "A baffling, bamboozling and beautifully bewitching display of devilry. When it comes to eye-popping illusions Brown is the only game in town" Evening Standard. 28 performances only. Be prepared for a theatrical roller-coaster ride as the acknowledged master of psychological illusion gives audiences another opportunity to see this Olivier-winning sensation. Svengali will reside at the Novello Theatre from 12th July - 11th August. This is the last chance to see the sell-out live show that has mesmerized the nation! Age recommendation: 12+ Box Office: www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk Also see www.derrenbrown.co.uk. 7.7.12 IBM British Ring Great Yarmouth Convention. The full programme of events for this year's convention (26th to 30th September) has been released, Click Here. Paul Daniels & Debbie McGee, Michael Vincent and Nick Einhorn are just some of the 'Best of British' who will be appearing this year. For full details and to register online visit www.magicconvention.co.uk. 7.7.12 Paul Zenon is appearing in Edinburgh in La Clique from the 3rd to 26th of April 'by Royal appointment' www.arfringe.com. It's a return to where the show first premiered in 2003, in the same venue, The Famous Spiegeltent. 7.7.12 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. The Magic Circle is delighted to announce the promotion of Dynamo, to Associate Member of The Inner Magic Circle, with Silver Star for performance, coinciding with the launch of Season Two of Dynamo: Magician Impossible on Watch TV. Jack Delvin, The Magic Circle’s President, said: “The Dynamo story is incredible. This young man’s journey, starting life on a tough housing estate and then becoming the face of modern British magic, is an inspiration to anyone who wants to make the impossible become possible.” His promotion also coincides with an exclusive interview in The Magic Circular, which is dropping on members’ doormats this week. Readers will discover what Dynamo thinks a magician really is, how doing things differently sets him apart, and why working with a team is empowering. www.themagiccircle.co.uk. 7.7.12 The best just got even better! Many readers will be familiar with Ian Rowland’s book ‘The Full Facts Book of Cold Reading’ which he first published all the way back in 1999. The book is still selling well, all around the world, and Ian has just published the fifth edition. “There was a bit of a disaster last year,” explains Ian, “when a printer went out of business and we lost all the plates used to reprint the book. I had to start over and re-create the entire book from scratch. I took the opportunity to completely revise the text, line by line, page by page, making lots of small corrections and updates. I also re-wrote a couple of chapters that I felt needed it. It’s the same book, but a better version of it. I also got new covers done and had them laminated for extra durability.” The book costs £20 and can only be ordered from the website Ian has set up for the purpose: www.thecoldreadingbook.com. 7.7.12 Advertisement Feature FISM 2012 - LIMITED OPPORTUNITY Blackpool Magicians' Club is pleased to announce that there are Daytime Registrations available at £60 per day. Also there are a limited number of Evening Event show tickets available at £30 each. These registrations and tickets will only be available from the Registration Desk from Monday 9th July. For further details contact our Registration Team Arthur Casson - Tel: 07870 661464 or Ann Plant - Tel: 07743 724383 The Twins FX: "We are The Twins FX, one of the leading companies operating in the field of theatrical visual special effects, illusions and animatronics. 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We make the impossible....... possible for theatre productions, film and television worldwide. Click with us ...... www.thetwinsfx.com." 7.7.12 Carl & Dave - FISM News: "Carl & Dave will be performing their award winning act for FISM, in the closing ceremony gala on Saturday night. After the overwhelming success from their showcase back in November, they have being touring their act all around the UK. Carl & Dave are constantly tweaking the act, to make their twist on their illusions as funny, original and unique as possible. 'It’s an absolute honour to be performing at FISM World Championships'. www.facebook.com/carlanddave." 7.7.12 Big Revelation, Spectrum and Wayne Dobson & Friends... Just three of the latest products available directly from Wayne Dobson himself via www.waynedobson.co.uk. Visit the site for ordering information. For Books & DVDs Click Here and for Close up and Stand up magic Click Here. And don't forget to visit the Newsletter page either! Click Here. 7.7.12 Illusions Magic Bar is once again opening its doors to guest magicians. Mark Bennett writes: This July we have Jeffrey Tam (winner of FISM Philippines) and Scott Xavier appearing, both these acts will be attending FISM and then will be perform here at Illusions. If you'd like to obtain a guest magician slot at Illusions Magic Bar Bristol we will need to see a showreel of you performing in the real world. You will also need a 20 minute set that will be continuous; we recommend that you have at least 3 openers and 3 closer routines, you will have about 3 minutes to reset. You should have a combination of varied effects, a show with just cards will not work. A mentalist routine that lasts 20 minutes also would not work, unless you are Scott Xavier. Our fee is £250 per week plus accommodation. Contact mark@illusionsmagicbar.co.uk Illusions will be opening a sister venue called Smoke and Mirrors within Bristol and is looking for Stand up Magicians (a small stage act or parlour act only) you'll need to have at least a 45 minute show and again we will need to see showreels. Please send all correspondence to mark@smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk. 7.7.12 South Tyneside International Magic Festival. Two more names for the festival. Martin Duffy writes: Dani DaOrtiz combines superb technique with crazy humour. At only 30 years of age he is another of the great card workers that Spain has given the world, magicians like Arturo de Ascanio, Pepe Carroll and Juan Tamariz. Daniel Ortiz was born in Malaga in a town called Estepona. Like most magicians he began his own marathon of magic at 4 years of age thanks to a box of tricks given to him by his father. When he was 12, he visited the magic circle in Seville and experienced the magic of Mario the Magician who would later become his mentor. Later still he would associate with first class artists such as Juan Escolano, Mago Migue, Juan Tamariz, and even today Lennart Green. All played their part in influencing his approach to magic. Scott Land is a puppeteer at the top of his game. His seasoned performing skills are on display in nearly every scene of Paramount Pictures' Team America: World Police. Other screen credits include Disney's The Princess Diaries 2, for which he created and performed a Julie Andrews look-alike marionette, seen on the Special Features section of the DVD. His other TV and film credits include Pee Wee's Playhouse, The Ben Stiller Show, Still Breathing, Shakes the Clown and Rodney Dangerfield's Birthday Bash. Land has performed some 10,000 shows worldwide at theatres, convention centres, theme parks, corporate events and on cruise lines. Scott has entertained at more celebrity private parties than any other puppeteer. I am also pleased to announce that we will be able to take registrations from Tuesday 10th July and as a thank you for your support we will be offering 10% off the £65.00 registration fee up until 1st October 2012. Please call Karri or Jess on 0191 424 7987 (only from Tuesday) you can either pay over the phone or request a registration form. Looking forward to seeing you and celebrating 10 years of magic in South Tyneside, made possible by sponsorship from Magicbox and a very kind donor who wishes to remain anonymous. 7.7.12 Supreme Magic Archive - Sunday 8th July, Blackpool. Andrew Miles's Supreme Magic Archive will be in Blackpool on Sunday 8th July at 4.30pm, on Wednesday 11th July at 5pm and on Friday 13th July at 5pm. The venue is Tiffany's Hotel, 250-252 North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 1SA (Map) tel 01253 313414. The shows will display an array of magic from Supreme Magic's Hallmark range, thought to be lost forever, as well as other Supreme effects and stories about working for Supreme in the Edwin Hooper era. Admission is just £3.00 on the door. Tiffany's Hotel, 250-252 North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 1SA (Map) telephone 01253 313414 www.tiffanyshotel.co.uk. 7.7.12 Nottingham Close-up Champions. Congratulations to Daniel Dore, winner of the Nottingham Guild of Magicians under 18's Close-up Competition and Stage Competition 'Brian Holland' Cup. Daniel has been a member of the Nottingham Guild of Magicians for just a few months, and specialises in close-up magic but is also enjoying developing a new and exciting stage show. Daniel recently celebrated his 14th birthday competing in the Under 18's 'Battle of the Wizards' competition at MagicFest in Edinburgh. Pictured with Daniel is the winner of the Adult Close-up Magic competition, Shane Morrison, featured last week. "Hey presto! Young magician conjures up two top awards" Click Here. 7.7.12 Ian Adair's The Magic Wand Book. Just published, and set to be launched at F.I.S.M. is Ian Adair’s latest, The Magic Wand Book, containing scores of different wands including gimmicked, comedy, jumbo and 'banner', together with gags and bits of business and complete tricks and routines, all using wands – plus brand new wands from the author himself. The 209 page book has some 157 illustrations and photos. “I’ve always thought that there should be a complete reference book dealing with magic wands" Ian said, "and the many described are suitable for children’s entertainers, adult performers, comedy magicians, clowns and anyone who uses a magic wand!" With a Foreword from Allen Tipton, who has lectured on wands and their uses, this will be Ian’s last book for quite some time. Available from www.practical-magic.com. Ian’s earlier book 'Dealing with Magic – The Rise & Fall of the Supreme Magic Company' has been a best seller, with the first edition selling out. A reprint is now available, for details contact Ian directly: magicianadair@hotmail.co.uk. 7.7.12 Magicians Cave Productions. The new website is now online, and the company will be adding some great new effects for the children's entertainer over the coming weeks. Visit www.magicianscave.co.uk today! 7.7.12 Mystery Magazine write: With great sadness Paul and Kate announce the closure of Mystery Magazine, due to increasing publication costs and reducing subscriber numbers. Thanks to Walt Lees for editing and to everyone who's supported the magazine over the years. Magic Books by Post is still very much alive and kicking and continually offering exciting new titles to our members. We look forward to seeing you at forthcoming conventions and to keeping your magic bookshelves up to date. Please don't hesitate to contact us with orders or enquiries: info@magicbooksbypost.co.uk www.magicbooksbypost.co.uk. 7.7.12 Ed Fringe, in the spotlight: Having just returned from The Magic Castle in Hollywood, Alan Hudson is taking his first solo show to Edinburgh this year so if you are planning to visit during August, you can buy tickets at the Ed Fringe website www.edfringe.com. If you're not going he is performing two preview shows in London at the Hen and Chickens Theatre on 15th July, www.henandchickens.com and at the Etcetera Theatre on 22nd July www.etceteratheatre.com. Alan was too lazy to get a proper job so he became a magician. Was this a mistake ... it felt like that sometimes. Quirky illusions and hilarious tales from Alan's magical life, mainly about tricks going horribly wrong. From ITVs Fool Us, "We loved your act" Penn & Teller. "Very funny indeed. He's found a rich seam in digging at the ludicrous conventions of magic acts and as it turned out, his tricks were pretty good too." The Stage. "Warning: may contain LOLs, OMGs and WTFs. No refunds." 7.7.12 The Magician’s Daughter. Written by Michael Rosen and inspired by The Tempest, Little Angel Theatre, in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company, bring their trademark blend of puppetry, live music and song to this captivating story of the adventures of a young girl on a magical faraway island. Join Miranda's daughter as she discovers for herself Ariel, Caliban and the wonders of the 'isle full of noises', The Magician's Daughter' is a gentle and humorous story suitable for children aged three and over. "Little Angel Theatre's puppetry and Michael Rosen's writing prove a magical combination... more successful storytelling would be hard to conjure." The Stage. Saturday 14th July to Thursday 19th July. For more information and to book Click Here. 7.7.12 Steve Dimmer Lecture. It’s been a good week for Northampton-based magician Steve Dimmer. On Tuesday he won the Northamptonshire Magicians' Club 'Magic of The Mind' competition by performing The Knight’s Tour solely from memory. Judge Roy Gilbert commented "If I’d have known that was the method I would have given you the prize twice!". Steve is the only person to have won every trophy up for grabs at the club! In addition to this Steve has had two very positive reviews for his lecture ‘The Nuts and Bolts of Children’s Entertaining’, one in The Magic Circle’s in-house magazine The Magic Circular and one here on MagicWeek Click Here after his time at The Leamington & Warwick Magic Society. Steve is now taking bookings for this lecture up until 2013 and can be contacted on 07904 311 007 or at inflatabletheatre@ntlworld.com. 7.7.12 An Afternoon of Nostalgia with the Bachelors. John Stoke's Bachelors will take you on a trip down 'Memory Lane' with their great songs from the past and great entertainment from the Martyn St. James Sound, Comedian Mike Lodge and magician Freddie Wilkinson. Reditch Palace Theatre, Alcester Street, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 8AE (Map) Box Office: 01527 65203. www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk. Thursday July 12th at 2pm, Tickets £10.50, Suitable for all ages. www.freddiewilkinson.co.uk. 7.7.12 The Order of the Magi (Manchester) have booked mentalist Jorge Garcia (The Jack) from Argentina to lecture on Tuesday 10th July at their headquarters, The Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Road, Manchester M8 8UF (Map). His details appear on www.magothejack.com.ar and the society welcomes him to England and looks forward to his evening. Door charge for non members. Directions to the Magi are on www.orderofthemagi.org.uk Geoffrey Newton PRO. 7.7.12 Magician Damien O'Brien was spotted performing at T4 On The Beach's 10th anniversary last weekend where he entertained some of the biggest stars in the UK music industry including Little Mix (photo), Rita Ora, The Wanted, Alexandra Burke and Conor Maynard. Damien's video from T4 was also named 'Viral of the Week' by The Mirror and will be featured in this Sunday's paper. www.damienobrien.com. 7.7.12 Tri-Wizard Tournament. Paul Bromley writes: The three magic clubs in Sussex held their annual Tri-Wizard Tournament on Wednesday 4th July. The event was hosted by the South Downs Magicians who chose American Independence Day as the theme for the evening. The three category winners were: Len Angell from the South Downs Magicians for his interpretation of Stars and Stripes; Stuart Harley from the Sussex Magic Circle in the Hollywood category; and Nicky Lewis of the Associated Conjurers of East Sussex for her Presidents routine. The category winners each received a mini-Oscar trophy in keeping with the theme of the event. The fun and friendly competition was attended by members of all three clubs plus family, friends and invited guests. 7.7.12 The David Grist Memorial Lecture. Graham Lee writes: This event has been running for a few years now and for the first time it will be held over two days with a mini convention. The event is happening next week, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th July in Birmingham. More details: balloonchat.co.uk. The days are dedicated and in remembrance of an excellent balloon artiste who passed away in 2005. Money raised from the sale of David’s DVDs goes directly to the Grist family. Coming over to do a lecture/workshop over the two days is one of Europe’s leading balloon artistes, Patrick van de Ven. Patrick will be running eight, 1 hour sessions over the two days covering some of his newer material and revisiting the classics. The day is being sponsored by Graham Lee and Qualatex Balloons. To book, Click Here. 7.7.12 The Home Counties Magical Society. Robin Neil Maddy writes: The Home Counties Magical Society is proud to announce a really first class lecture by James Prince at our meeting on Thursday 19th July. James will be presenting items from his two DVDs "Menu of Miracles" and will be covering restaurant magic with particular advice on how to work them. The meeting starts at 8pm but the doors will be open at 7.30pm.Guests very welcome at a fee of £10. Meetings are held at Shinfield Parish Hall, School Green, Shinfield RG2 9EH. For details on how to find us visit our website at www.hcms.org.uk. Look forward to seeing you. Robin Neil Maddy. 7.7.12 AWS Summer Magic Festival. Darren Holden, writes: AWS Summer Magic Festival & BBQ & Live Music. Tuesday, 17th July at 7pm. £3 per person - includes free BBQ, Entertainment, Live Music and a Disco. With a Magical Stage Show starring: Matt Williams - Mentalist, John Shuttleworth - TBA, Rosie Taylor - Stage Illusions, Phil Smith - Comedy Magic, plus walkabout magic from Ian Marriott and Colin Phillips. Balloonolgy by Leto Kitchen. Also we will be having an Open Mic Competition (with prizes, please let me know if you want to take part), Grand Raffle, and much, much more throughout the evening. Kids are also welcome. Venue: The Dolphin, 30 Osborne Road South, St Denys, Hampshire, SO17 2EZ facebook.com. Darren Holden, AWS Programme Secretary. 7.7.12 The South London Magic Society proudly present a lecture by John Styles MBE. Known throughout the world as "The" Punch & Judy Man, John as entertained all the way to Royalty. This is to be a fantastic lecture not to be missed. As always we meet at the United Reform Church Hall, Cobden Road, South Norwood SE25 5NU (Map). Time is 7.30pm and the date is Friday 13th July. Non-members £10 on the door. Michael Sullivan. 7.7.12 Morgan & West: Clockwork Miracles preview. Join Morgan & West in the first outings of their all-new show for 2012 Edinburgh Fringe on Thursday 12th July at 7.30pm at the Canal Cafe Theatre, Delamere Terrace, Little Venice, London, W2 6ND (Map). Wander into the world of time travelling magicians Morgan & West. Uncover a multitude of magical marvels strewn hither and thither. But mostly thither. Be you urchin, industrialist or lady of leisure prepare to cover your ankles - Morgan & West will literally blow your socks off. Book by calling 0207 289 6054 or via www.canalcafetheatre.com. 7.7.12 "Hey, presto! Record numbers of children signing up to Young Magicians Club" Click Here • "Magician Dynamo wins £10,000 by predicting exactly how Spain would win Euro 2012" Click Here • David Diamond reviews the JOL Informer Mentalists' Wallet this week, Click Here • "There are not many 20-stone bald magicians" Click Here • "Magician George Saterial has serious star power" Click Here • "Magician Ben Cardall hopes to conjure up success in Stoke's Top Talent competition" Click Here • "Top Illusionist Brings Magic Therapy To Local Children" Click Here • "Illusionist Rushed to Hospital After Botching Trick" Click Here • If you're going to FISM have a great time. Unfortunately I won't be able to make it. My wife Keiko is working for NHK (Japanese TV) at the Olympic Village in the lead-up to and during the games - so I'll be at home looking after the family. However, MagicWeek will bring you a round-up of FISM highlights. 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