Number 83 - 26th January 2002
The Society of Irish
Magicians
Annual Convention will be held at
the Hilton Hotel Dublin from May 3rd to 5th. Featuring:
Aldo Colombini from the USA, and Wayne Rogers from New Zealand, a "Bizarre
Magic" night on the Friday, a dealer showcase, a close-up and stage competition,
lectures from Pat Fallon, Mark Mason and David Grist, and finally a Gala
Night of Magic on the Sunday. Full registration 70 Euros, or 64 Euros if booked by 31.3.02.
For more information visit:
www.simireland.org.
Martin MacMillan is organising a party to go over to Ireland for the convention - email Martin:
admin@internationalmagic.com
and he'll contact you when fares are
confirmed. 26.1.02
The
Blackpool Magician's Club 50th Convention is just four weeks away!
Here are the dates:
February 22nd 23rd 24th 2002. And here's who you'll see: Norm Nielsen,
Jeff McBride, David Williamson (photo), Peter Marvey, Juan Tamariz, Simon
Lovell, Michael Ammar,
Jeff Hobson, Joe Pasquale, Lennert Green, Emerson & Jayne, Jay Sankey,
Simo Aalto, Bob Sheets, Juliana Chen, Mystina, George Sateriale, Terry
Seabrooke, Guy Barret, Tony Stevens, David & Dania, Etienne Pradier,
Lee Davis, Hezi Dean, Alistair Cook, Jupiter, Arthur Casson, Patrick
Maddison, David Penn, Steve Eastham, Roger Dunn, Ian Barradell, Peter
Roberts, Mike McClean, James Smith, Freddie Wilkinson, John Duncan, Billy
Bub, Mike King, Walter de Ruyter, Harvey Rush & Co, Magic Mikey, Uncle
Dennis, Dallas, Tre McCamley, Mick Miller and the
Grumbleweeds! A full registration (Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday) costs
just £60, or you can register for specific events. There are some great
performers on this year - don't miss it! For more information visit the website:
www.blackpoolmagic.com
26.1.02
The Great Kovari's
Magic Show is on at the Victoria Hall, Bagnall Street, Hanley,
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST1 3AD on April 4th. "A traditional family
magic show with master Hungarian magician The Great Kovari. This fabulous
show features large-scale illusions including 'Sawing a Lady in Half' and
a guest escapologist." All tickets £6.50. The show starts at 7.30pm, box
office telephone: 01782 213 800.
26.1.02
The Big Magic Show
starring Magic Mikey and Malcolm the Magician plays for one day only on
Good Friday, March 29th, at the Alexandra Theatre, Belmont Street, Bognor
Regis. Performance times: 2pm and 6pm, Box office: 01243 862020.
26.1.02
Marvin's
Magic have just released a range of 'official wizard's magic' for the
younger magician. Now where have I seen that wizard in the logo before?!
www.marvinsmagic.com
26.1.02
Five of Hearts
Magic Productions present An Evening with Patrick Page (photo)
on Sunday, March 10th, at their magic studio in the heart of the
Lincolnshire countryside. And then on Sunday, May 5th, An Evening with
Bob Read. Two of the UK's top magic thinkers, Pat has acted as
consultant to numerous TV magic productions and has a wealth of magical
knowledge, and Bob Read made a name for himself with just a bowler hat, a
false nose and a bottle! Tickets are £15 per evening and include wine,
refreshments and coffee. Their last "magic evening" with Wayne Dobson sold
out - so book early! Booking information telephone Sharron Rose on 01775
840103 or email:
ColinRoseMIMC@aol.com
26.1.02
Joe
Pasquale goes on tour in
March with Joe Pasquale - Kak Raider 02 - The Tour (his
choice of title). See What's On for tour
dates.
26.1.02
The Interactive Magic Experience takes place tomorrow at the Colston's Collegiate School, Bristol. With workshops from: Aldo Colombini, Patrick Page, Mark Leveridge, Paul Gordon and Mike Austin. Doors open at 9.30am and the first workshop begins at 10am. For more information on this exciting day visit www.markleveridge.co.uk 26.1.02
Magic men Penn
and Teller in Car 54 Where Are You? (1991) a spoof mafia movie
shown on Friday 18th, on Channel 5
www.pennandteller.com
26.1.02
The Northern
Magic Circle present their Annual Convention at the Prince of Wales
Hotel, Southport from Friday March 29th to April 1st 2002. Website:
Northern Magic Circle
26.1.02
MagicWeek
is featured under 'Leisure & Hobbies' in the new Spring 2002
edition of It's
on the Net magazine, a comprehensive website directory that's currently on sale in
newsagents • Tonight at 6.55pm on BBC2's Masterworks Leonard Slatkin
leads the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Stravinsky's The
Rite of Spring preceded by an exploration of its musical roots. This
should be well worth watching if you're a silent magician, or if you plan to
perform to music in the future • Comedy Illusionists Safire appear
with Danny La Rue on Sunday at the Kings Theatre, Southsea - see
What's On • Your news is always welcomed, see
you next week, Duncan.
26.1.02