Number 444 - 27th December 2008
Celebrate
the life of one of Britain’s greatest magicians: The Robert Harbin
Centenary Celebration. This special and unique event will be
held at The Centre for the Magic Arts on Sunday 15th February 2009,
followed on Monday 16th February 2009 by the unveiling of the Harbin
‘blue plaque’ and a superb silver service lunch in The Devant Room. The
programme for Sunday 15th February: Jim Steinmeyer MIMC - Robert Harbin and the Polemics of
Illusion, A discussion on Harbin’s influence on illusions, his
insights and inspirations for modern performers. Mike Caveney MIMC - The American Zig-Zag Scandal, The
complete story that became the catalyst that prompted Bob to write the
highly regarded Magic of Robert Harbin. John Gaughan MIMC - The Blades of Opah, John will discuss
the history of one of Bob’s early inventions. Steve Biddle AIMC and Megumi - Harbin: A Pioneer of Origami,
Steve and Megumi will talk about Bob’s outstanding contribution to the
world of Origami. John Fisher MIMC - The Television Wizard, A celebration on
film and video of Harbin the performer including previously unseen
footage of Harbin spanning fifty years. With special guest Geoffrey
Durham MIMC.
There will be an exhibition of Harbin related items, some never seen
before, and a surprise appearance of long-time Harbin friend Rolf Harris
CBE is planned. Registration fee for Sunday 15th February, to include
morning coffee, hot buffet lunch with wine, afternoon tea and a
programme, is just £60.00. Monday 16th February including the plaque
unveiling and special luncheon with wine is £55.00. You can register for
one or both days, but hurry as tickets are strictly limited. Call the
Box Office on 020 7387 2222 (with credit card details) or write to: Box
Office, CMA, 12 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD. Enquiries to:
cma@themagiccircle.co.uk. 27.12.08
Paul
Daniels and Debbie McGee star in Cinderella at The Spa Theatre,
Bridlington, until Sunday,
January 4th. Tickets cost between £9.50 and £17.00, and are available from
the Box Office on 01262 678258. 27.12.08
Magic's
Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed. In this all-new show the Masked
Magician returns to television to reveal more magic secrets. 8pm on Monday 5th
January on ITV4. See
TV Magic. 27.12.08
The Magic Cavern
Christmas Show. The Magic Cavern, Barons Court Theatre, 'The
Curtains Up', 28A Comeragh Road, London W14 9HR. (Map)
2 minutes walk from either Barons Court or West Kensington Tube
Stations.
Saturday 27th at 1pm and 3pm,
Sunday 28th at 1pm and 3pm,
Wednesday 31st at 1pm. For full details visit:
www.falseimpressions.co.uk. 27.12.08
Jonathan Creek
is back, to explain a
series of odd disappearances in a 'haunted' room at the house of a
master illusionist. When a young woman falls victim to this Nightmare
Room, the fearlessly sceptical Joey Ross finds herself working alongside
lateral thinker Jonathan Creek as they try to discover what happened to
her friend. Who is behind the abduction of the magician's assistant, and
what strange power resides in the grotesque old portrait of a grinning
man that hangs on the attic wall? The Grinning Man, Thursday, 1st January,
9pm on BBC 1, see TV
Magic. 27.12.08
Magic
Night, Surrey, January 10th.
The Surrey Society of Magicians has been engaged to
put on an Evening of Magic to raise money for The Rose Theatre in
Kingston. This is the only new theatre to open in the UK this century,
has Sir Peter Hall as its patron, and is built in Elizabethan style,
seating around 1000. Magic Night, Saturday 10th January 7pm - 10pm at
the Ross Theatre, Kingston. "What better way to start the New Year than
a fun packed, magical family evening at the Rose Theatre? 12 of the best
magicians in Surrey will be performing close-up magic in the Culture
Cafe before taking to the stage for an evening full of mystery and
surprises. Tickets are £10.00 each, call 0871 230 1552 to book. This is
a fundraising event for the Rose Theatre. 27.12.08
The Life and Career of David Nixon, a lecture by Steve Short.
Wessex
Magical Association presents The Life and Career of David Nixon, a
lecture by Steve Short, on Tuesday, January 13th. Steve has researched David Nixon's life and
career with the help of David's family and many people who knew and
worked with him, including Ali Bongo, his magic advisor and friend.
Using a Power Point presentation Steve will show many unseen photos and
tell stories - some funny, some sad. At the end of the presentation,
Steve will show highlights from David's television shows. The lecture
takes place in Poole, Dorset on Tuesday, January 13th and is open to
visiting magicians (£5 admission). The lecture starts at 8pm. For
further details contact: Derek Roberts 01202 247370
keredroberts@ntlworld.com.
www.wmagic.co.uk. 27.12.08
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