Number 274 - 24th September 2005
Beyond
Belief - The Power of the Paranormal goes on tour in the Autumn. Alan
Hudson, Alex Crow and Kennedy team up to present a brand new theatrical
production that promises to take audiences on a journey through the powers
of the paranormal. "From Kennedy's deadly game of Russian Roulette to Alan
Hudson's comedic mind reading and magic to Alex Crow's paranormal
experiments with Ouija and séance." For dates, venues and to book
Click Here. "Dicing with death for a living"
Click Here. 24.9.05
Magic
Aid. Members of Aberdeen Magical Society are joining forces to help
the victims of the Tsunami by presenting a spectacular family magic show,
Magic Aid – Northern Sleights, at
Aberdeen
Arts Centre on Friday 30th September and Saturday 1st October at
7.30pm with a special children's matinee on the Saturday from 2.30pm –
4pm. The members of AMS decided to rally to the call of the President of
the International Brotherhood of Magicians for magic clubs to perform in
aid of the people affected by Tsunami. Appearing in the shows throughout
the weekend are Fifth Dimension, Alan & Allan, Jim Aitken, Carl Howse, Ron
Gordon, Peter Nicol and Garry Seagraves. For further details contact Jeff
Burns 07764 793897 email
jeff@fifthdimension.biz. 24.9.05
Nicholas
Einhorn with CBBC presenters Jez and Abs. Nicholas made a return visit
to the Xchange studio last week baffling and amusing viewers by
pushing a coin into a coke bottle and then risking by all suspending a
glass of water upside-down directly above the head of presenter Abs!
www.einhorn.co.uk. 24.9.05
Southern
Sorcerers present their annual Charity Magic and Variety Show in aid
of the Sally Pugh Memorial Fund on Saturday, 24th September, at the
Theatre Royal, Addington Street, Margate, Kent CT9 1PW (Map).
Starring Michael Pearse, Loki (photo) and recent Magic Circle Young
Magician of the Year finalist Jonathon Shotten. Tickets £5.50 or £20 for a
family ticket (booked in advance). Box Office 01843 293887 or for more
information contact Allan Wright 01843 846846.
www.southern-sorcerers.co.uk. 24.9.05
Trickshop.com
kindly sent through two eManuscripts last week. The first being
EpiCard,
a very clean triple prediction on the lines of the old classic Mental
Epic (but without the dodgy looking blackboard). Very good, and 100%
practical too,
Click
Here. And the second being the newly released
UK
Bagshawe Deck eManuscript "Al Koran was a brilliant mentalist and his
improved version of the Bagshawe Deck was one of the features of his world
renowned act. It baffled audiences for years. In this new release, Al
Koran's improved design and handling has been strengthened even further –
integrating contemporary performance techniques with a streamlined set-up
that eliminates any potential pitfalls. The result is a Bagshawe Deck that
combines maximum audience impact with an ease of performance never before
possible. We call it the Ultimate Koran Bagshawe Deck or UK Bagshawe Deck
for short." If you've never worked with a Bagshawe deck, don't know what
one is, or simple want to discover more about the deck, then buy this
eManuscript - you'll love it! Two excellent manuscripts, both available as
instant downloads from
www.trickshop.com, whose passion for their subject, as ever, shines
through. 24.9.05
Anthony
Owen talks about magic on television on Monday evening at 8pm on
www.radiomagic.co.uk.
Some More Tricks, the ebook follow-up to Anthony's acclaimed
Some Tricks is reviewed by Rob James this week.
Click Here. 24.9.05
Andrew Murray
is featured in Magic Profile this week: "I can remember
many a Saturday morning watching unsuspecting visitors to Alan Alan’s shop
pick up the exploding coin! It was almost like an initiation ceremony for
newcomers. Alan was very good to my brother and I who had become regulars.
He recommended books and, most importantly, the careful study of those
books. I remember Harry Lorayne's 'The Magic Book' was my first purchase -
it's still a great starting point for any aspiring magician..."
Click Here. 24.9.05
Terry
Wenham has worked professionally in the United States for the past 20
years, specialising in restaurant magic. This week he's visiting the UK to
attend the British Ring Convention, but will also be performing for one night
only at a Sicilian friend's restaurant in Tunbridge Wells, Kent on
Saturday October 8th
www.thesicilian.co.uk. Terry emails readers: "I would love to receive an email
just to say hi, and would be thrilled to spend time with you at the
Sicilian. I will be returning again to the UK for the Blackpool Magicians'
Convention, in February. For the past seven or so years I have attended
both the IBM and Blackpool fun times and love it. In July, I was honoured
to be able to attend the 100th celebration of The Magic Circle. Maybe your
club would like me to lecture in February and show off my new book! Hope
to see you at the Sicilian." Email:
terrycharley@msn.com Website:
www.magiccharley.com
. 24.9.05
James
Brown presents his commercial close-up lecture for the Associated
Wizards of the South on Tuesday 4th October. Visiting magicians welcome,
but contact the society first via their website
www.awsmagic.co.uk. 24.9.05
Jack's
Back at The Magic Circle. Two years ago Jack Delvin's show at The
Magic Circle sold out within three weeks, an extra night was added, which
was also sold out. "Delvin into Magic is the ideal evening of pure
entertainment for all those that like watching, and joining in with,
magic. Sheer magical indulgence. You will see tricks and illusions that
you have never seen before, performed by one of the old masters of magic."
Saturday 12th November 2005 at 3pm and 7pm. All seats £10.00. The Magic
Circle, 12 Stephenson Way, London, NW1. Box Office 0207 387 2222. 24.9.05
Claude
Klingsor's Balsamo has just been re-released and updated by Fabrice
Delaure Productions. One snap of the jaws for "yes" and two for "no" -
throw away your note pads boys, we're talking talking skulls here!
"Developed in 1985 and produced only in a very small number, Fabrice
Delaure Productions is reviving this fantastic trick, adding all the
innovations of modern technology." Visit
www.fabricedelaure.com for more information. 24.9.05
Pete
Firman aka Tufty from Channel Five's Monkey Magic and soon to be seen
in the forthcoming Channel Four series Dirty Tricks - is the star of the
latest exclusive interview from TV Magic Limited. You can download a free
copy now by clicking on the link at
www.tvmagic.co.uk. 24.9.05
Celebrate Oxford Street. London's Oxford Street will be closed to traffic on Saturday 1st October and a number of street performers have acts have been booked to entertain the crowds including James James, fresh back from the Edinburgh Festival and Theatre Spectacle in Zurich. He will be entertaining the crowds with his cups and balls work. More information Click Here. 24.9.05
MagicWeek
is featured in the new edition of The Good Web Site Guide 2006,
published by Harper Collins, together with MagicWeek advertiser
www.magictricks.co.uk. Available from Amazon.co.uk
Click Here • "The year's most bizarre event outside of the war; David
Blaine"
Click Here • "Magician to the Rich"
Click Here • Happy 50th Birthday to Mike Danata of
www.mikedanatasmagicstudio.co.uk - his shop in Bournemouth is floor to
ceiling magic! • I had planned to include a new DVD clip this week, but
time ran out, so it'll be next week now instead. Many thanks to everyone
who sends in news, but please try to keep to our 12 noon Friday deadline
if you want it to appear in Saturday's MagicWeek, see you next week, Duncan. 24.9.05