Number
131 - 28th December 2002
Monkey
Magic Show One goes out on Sunday, January 5th, on Five. Expect
to see magic and more (shaken, not stirred), from Ali Cook, Pete McCahon,
Jonathan Goodwin, and Pete Firman every week for the next seven weeks. The show has
just had a four-star
review in the February edition of Maxim magazine: "Sure there's a novelty
value to it all, but that can't disguise the brilliance of some of its
ingenious trickery."
www.monkeymagic.tv 28.12.02
The
Blackpool
Magician's Club 51st Convention is just around the corner... taking
place on the
21st, 22nd and 23rd February 2003. Artistes already booked: Mick Miller, David Acer, John Mendoza,
Aldo Colombini (photo), Jay Mattioli, Gaetan Bloom, Kevin James, Duncan
Trillo, Sophie Evans, Jim Casey & Eli Woods recreating Jimmy James & Co.,
Nicholas Night & Kinga, Craig Dickson, Darwin Ortiz, Daryl, Michael
Vincent, Victor Voytko, Tre McCamley, Noel Britten, Junge Junge, Quentin
Reynolds, Richard Stupple, Terry Seabrooke and recording stars Bucks Fizz.
There are several new innovations planed for this year - more information on
the website where you'll also be able to print out a registration form.
www.blackpoolmagic.com
- A world-class magic event... book
early! 28.12.02
Registrations
for the Paul Daniel's Master class in March and April
next year are being snapped up. Paul regularly advises internationally
known magicians and has a wealth of invaluable knowledge at his disposal
to help you develop your magical and business skills. The Master classes are
now being advertised on MagicWeek and full details can be found by
visiting
www.pdmasterclass.com
28.12.02
Martin
Breese has just released Harry Stanley's GEN magazine in digital format on
four CD Roms complete with a 161 page index compiled by Dr Michael Collie.
The magazine ran for 26 years starting in 1945 and contained nearly 9,000
pages and 13,500 photos. Harry Stanley published, and it was edited by
Lewis Ganson. Hundreds of well known performers contributed
to the GEN including: Al Koran, David Berglas, Ed Marlo, Billy McComb, Ken
Brooke, Robert Harbin, Juan Tamariz, Roy Walton, Jack Avis, Dai Vernon,
Fred Lowe, Bob Driebeek, Fred Kaps and many, many more. For more
information, and to order, visit
www.abracadabra.co.uk 28.12.02
A
number of new dates have been added to John Derris's lecture tour,
which has received some excellent reviews: "Members gained some real gems"
Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians, "Brilliant - John showed magic that
everyone can do and it was one of the best lectures we've ever had."
Bexleyheath Society of Magicians, "Members were able to take away magic
that they could apply, and importantly, use!" Peterborough Society of
Magicians. See What's On for dates and details. 28.12.02
More
Derren Brown Mind Control dates are in. You'll be able to see Derren
Live on Stage at the following venues next year: Swansea Grand Theatre,
Bacon Theatre Cheltenham, Wyvern Theatre Swindon, Alexandra Theatre
Birmingham and the White Rock Theatre Hastings. See What's On 28.12.02
The
Miracle Flash Frame from Colin Rose is fantastic! Here's the effect:
A chosen card is returned to the deck, the spectator is asked to call
out the name of their card, at that moment you
spring the cards at the frame... and there, behind the glass, is their
chosen card! If you prefer you can simply blow at the frame to make the
chosen card appear! For more information visit:
www.colinrosemimc.co.uk 28.12.02
The Ilford
Magical Society present Before Your Very Eyes on Sunday night (29th
December) at 7.30pm. All seats £8. Venue: Queen's Theatre, Millet Lane,
Hornchurch, Essex RM11 1QT. Box office telephone:
01708 443333. 28.12.02
Here are some links to
magic products that you may have missed! If you are into
mind-reading type magic
Click Here, for some excellent close-up magic
Click Here, like card tricks?
Click Here, or coin magic,
Click Here 28.12.02
John Milner and Tracie Hughes, who run The House of Magic are opening a School of Wizardry at their magic shop in Stourbridge. John Milner, a member of The Inner Magic Circle, said: "Since opening The House of Magic we have repeatedly been asked to give lessons to aspiring conjurers. We have therefore taken the decision to set up the school to accommodate this demand. If the apprentices become competent enough they will be able to audition for local magic societies and ultimately audition for membership of The Magic Circle." To read the full story reported in the Express and Star Click Here 28.12.02
Marc Paul did an excellent job on the Parkinson Christmas Show on Christmas Eve presenting a number of mind reading type stunts in rapid succession • That's it for this week, your news is always welcomed... Happy New Year, Duncan. 28.12.02