Number 150 - 10th May 2003
An
extra London date has now been confirmed for Derren Brown's sold out tour... A final West End date has been added
on Sunday, June 8th,
at the massive Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue. Les Miserables is
having a night off to let Derren do his stuff. There'll be a lot of people
trying to get tickets for this one... Call 020 7494 5554.
10.5.03
Keith
Fields is presenting two completely different shows at this year's
Edinburgh Fringe Festival. First m@gic.comedy - where you'll be
taken on a trip to the edge of reality... magic happens, minds are read
and bodies are mutilated - all for the sake of a good laugh! The show sold
out at the London Comedy Festival last year, "Different, dramatic
and very funny" The Magic Circular. m@gic.comedy is on at the
Underbelly. The second show is NoT AnOTheR KidS ShOW? at the Pod.
"An unmissable show of comedy magic for the whole family. This is not
another kids show. It is so much more
magic, comedy, audience
participation (and don't worry, the participation is strictly for the
kids!)." We'll bring you more news of these shows and other magic related
festival shows later in the year.
10.5.03
International
Magic present an afternoon lecture from French coin man and magician
David
Stone at 4.30pm next
Saturday, 17th May, at the
Cittie of Yorke
Pub, 22 High Holborn, London WC1. (See
Map). This
relaxed afternoon format is perfect for this type of event, which promises
to be excellent. To be sure of your ticket (£10 each) it is best to telephone
International Magic on 020 7405 7324. (Or email:
enquiries@internationalmagic.com).
10.5.03
The
Great Nardini was invited to perform at Les Anneaux Magiques
(The Magic Rings) competition in Morges, Switzerland, last weekend and
were delighted to have won the Silver Medal. The Gold went to Simon Pierro
from Germany and the Bronze to Paolo Giua from Italy. There were two
lectures during the day, from Ali Bongo and Martin Lewis, and an excellent
show from Dani Lary, France's famous TV magician. Congratulations to them
both... We'll be seeing a lot more of these guys in the future.
10.5.03
Merchant
of Magic is advertising again on MagicWeek. Founded by Dominic Reyes,
(who also edits The
Coin Purse), the company supply an extensive range of coin related
magic, and now close-up magic as well. Dominic also offers personal
tuition in sleight of hand, "I think that so many people, who have their
interest in magic sparked by purchasing a few 'dealer tricks', get totally
frustrated and often give up trying to learn the basics of sleight of
hand. The tuition is an attempt to get these people through the initial
barrier." They are based near Winchester, Hampshire. Visit:
www.merchantofmagic.co.uk
10.5.03
The
Simpsons go to see a magic show on Tuesday evening on Sky and
Bart buys a magic set as a souvenir. On the way home their car is hit by a
fish from MIR, so to pay for the repairs Bart decides to perform some
magic. When the magic business doesn't work out, Bart and Homer rip off
the local townsfolk instead... see TV Magic.
(Why can't all TV be this good?)
10.5.03
For
the first time in the competition's history, and due to the high
standard of its competitors, eight finalists have made it through to the
final of The Magic Circle's Young Magician of the Year Competition:
Edward Crafer (Norwich), Paul Dabek (Shropshire), Steve Dela (Shropshire),
Tom Lyon (Reigate), Steven Levitt (Milton Keynes), Darren McDonald
(Yorkshire), Robert Temple (Sunderland) and Joe Tracini (Rochester) will
all compete at The Centre for the Magic Arts (The Magic Circle's
HQ) on Sunday, July 13th. Tickets are available for the 3pm performance
(£5 each), which isn't judged, and the 6.30pm final, which is (£12 each).
Cheques should be made payable to "The Magic Circle" and sent, together
with an SAE, to Janet Clare, 27 Dudley Lodge, Ferndale Close, Tunbridge
Wells, Kent TN2 3RR. Best of luck to all the competitors.
10.5.03
MagicTricks.co.uk
have a new catalogue out and it's available now, for details
Click Here. Also news that Derren Brown's best selling Pure Effect
is back in stock,
Click Here and that they are now taking orders for Sean Fields's
Flight 204 - a clever variation of a classic effect.
10.5.03
Manchester
Circle of Magicians are expecting a packed house on Wednesday 21st May
(note new date)
for an exclusive lecture by Derek Lever called The World's Most
Expensive Magical Apparatus Part Two at Salford Masonic Hall, The
Crescent, Salford, near Manchester at 8pm. Over £8,000 worth of magical
equipment will be on display as Derek shows the working of major illusions
such as Girl Thru' Glass, Light Tubes Through Girl, Simplex Guillotine,
Head Cremation, Suitcase Suspension, Chinese Idol Illusion an incredibly
clever version of "Russian Roulette" using a razor sharp dagger, and more.
Formulated specially for members of the Manchester Circle of Magicians
this promises to be an excellent evening. No visitors allowed - however
you can join the Club for just £10.00 per year and receive the bi-monthly
magazine, The Magic Times, as well as admittance to many great
lectures during the year. For membership details visit:
www.taurusmagic.net
or ring Derek Lever on 01253 810113.
10.5.03
Congratulations
to Steve Dela for winning first prize in the Shropshire Magical
Society's Close-up Competition last week. Steve was presented with the
George Shinton Close-up Trophy for the second year in a row.
10.5.03
David Penn
and special guest Mark Shortland are live on stage tonight at 8pm at
the Civic Centre Theatre, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 1UF. Telephone
01296 486 009. Tickets: £12.50.
10.5.03
The
Bristol Day of Magic is tomorrow.
Eugene Burger heads a strong line up and will lecture and perform in the close-up session.
Also lecturing, award winning entertainer, Paul Megram (aka Colonel Custard).
Lined up alongside Eugene Burger for the close-up session: Mark Mason,
Mark Shortland and John van der Put. On stage in the evening: Carl Dean &
Claudine, Brian Sefton, John Archer, Obleo, Terry Herbert, Peter Wardell,
the Daniel Dean Dancers and compere Noel Britten. In the afternoon, for
young magicians, a special workshop organised by Mandy Davis, and
throughout the day non-stop magic from 20 magic dealers. The Bristol Day is one of
the very best, and highly recommended.
www.bristolsocietyofmagic.co.uk.
10.5.03
Lee
Thompson is interviewed for
Magic Profile
this month Andy Nyman's latest release The Hidden is reviewed in
MagicWeek this week,
Click Here
Here's news regarding a possible film
version of Glenn David Gold's novel Carter Beats The Devil (thanks
to Jonny Redman for the link)
Click Here Illusionist Philip Hitchcock is appearing at the
Grand Theatre,
Blackpool this summer in The Billy Pearce Laughter Show from Monday
July 10th to Saturday 1st November 1st, Box Office telephone 01253 290190
MagicBunny.co.uk have now set up a 'Regional Magic Clubs' section for
magic clubs around the world who have nowhere on the web to discuss
things. Magic Clubs should apply at
www.magicbunny.co.uk
and they will be offered their own private forum, which only members of
their club will be able to use Magic forum Restaurant Magicians
now has 25 members, for membership information
Click Here That's it for this week, your magic news is always
welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
10.5.03