Number 460 - 18th April 2009
Leamington
Day of Magic. The Leamington & Warwick Magic Society are pleased to
announce details of their forthcoming Day of Magic, to be held on
Wednesday 24th June. Doors open at 8am. This all day event includes
lectures from Jon Allen - England's only World IBM Close-Up Champion,
John Archer - current Magic Circle Stage Magician of the Year, and Kimmo
- current BMC World Children's Entertainer. With additional mini
lectures by Shane West on Puppets and Venting, Arthur MacTier on the
Gilbreath Principle and Smudgy the Clown on Balloon Modelling. Dealers
booked so far include Merlins Magic, Kaymar Magic, Albion Magic, Zane's
Magic Shop, Adrian Sullivan, World Magic Shop, Made to Measure Magic,
Razamatazz Magic and Barries Magic. During the evening the Midlands
Champion of Champions Close-Up Competition take place. Tickets to the
Day of Magic are limited to just 150 so book early. Includes
complimentary breakfast (8am - 9am) and a mid-afternoon buffet for all
prepaid tickets. Admission: £20.00 with ample free parking. Cheques
should be made payable to 'Leamington & Warwick Magic Society' and
posted to: Ivor Williamson, 4 Woodleigh Road, Westwood Heath, Coventry
CV4 8GT. Venue: Cubbington Sports & Social Club, Windmill Hill,
Cubbington, Leamington Spa CV32 7LN (Map).
Website:
www.dayofmagic.co.uk. 18.4.09
Allenby
& Mellers - An Evening of Sorcery and Song! Featuring songs from the
shows and madcap magic, starring two of the country's best entertainers!
Will Allenby star of Radio 2's "Friday Night is Music Night" and Mel
Mellers acclaimed comedian and magician. 7.30pm on Wednesday 20th May at
the Barrington Theatre, Penny’s Walk, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9TH (Map).
Tickets £8.00 (£7.00 concessions) Ticket Hotline: 01202 894858. Email:
melvynmellers@aol.com for
more info. 18.4.09
Magic
Night - Friday May 1st at
Madame JoJo's, 8-10 Brewer Street, London W1F O5P (Map).
Starring John Lenahan, Christian Lee, Hula boy, Lady Carol, Franco, Neil
Henry and Sergio Barros. "Come along to one of London's most
dynamic and exciting entertainment haunts,
Madame JoJo's, and see why this night continues to be one of the
best contemporary cabaret nights on the circuit - with incredible and
cutting edge magic acts and some of the best cabaret in town." Tickets £10/£7 concessions. Tickets can also be
purchased via
www.ticketweb.co.uk 08700 600 100. Friday 1st May, doors 7pm /
showtime 7.45pm - 10pm.
www.magicnight.co.uk. 18.4.09
The
Scottish Association of Magical Societies 58th Annual Convention
takes place at the Park Hotel, John Street, Montrose from 1st - 3rd May.
The line-up includes Graham Lee, Ron Popple, El Fantastico, Colin
Mcleod, Michael Pierce and Patricia Duncan. Lectures, close-up sessions
and a Gala show, with magic dealers Razamatazz, Cooper's Magic, Adrian
Sullivan, Jimmy Craig, Bill Mcleod and Lydia Ashby. For registration
details email sams@janetcolvin.com
or download a registration form via
www.scottishassociationofmagicalsocieties.co.uk. 14.3.09
James
More will be appearing on Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde this
evening (Saturday 18th April). The show airs to millions of people
across the globe and features many world class performers - with a
strong focus on magic acts. It is available on France2 at 8.35pm
and on TV5 Monde. It can be viewed in Britain on Sky channel
799-TV5 at 8pm tonight. For more information on James More visit
www.jamesmoremagic.com. 18.4.09
Derren Brown Enigma.
The all-new theatre show. An
evening of groundbreaking, extraordinary mind-feats and staggering
audience manipulation from the man that reinvented the genre. Dark, funny, chilling and utterly baffling.
On tour now (but virtually sold out) - see
What's On for tour
dates. Derren can be seen in his first acting role
on BBC 4 at
10pm on Thursday 23rd April playing 'Sir Roger Widdowson' in Crooked House.
www.derrenbrown.co.uk. 18.4.09
Steve
Beam and Pavel to lecture at the British Magical Society. President
Mike Gancia has announced that as well as fantastic domestic lecturers
in his programme until the Summer Recess both Steve Beam and Pavel are
to lecture. On May 12th the creator of the ‘Semi-Automatic Card Tricks’
series Steve Beam from the USA will be presenting to us a night on
Close-Up magic. Later on the June 16th the FISM award winner Pavel from
Switzerland who has invented such classics as the 'Walking Knot' will be
presenting a lecture on magical invention. Attendance is welcome from
any magician from another Society and a small charge of £5 is made.
Further information is available on the BMS website:
www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk. 18.4.09
Steve
Gore is the new president of the Northern Magic Circle; one of the
youngest presidents in its history. Steve will be holding a President's
Day in Haworth, West Yorkshire, on Saturday 18th July entitled
“Wuthering Sleights” it will be a family day out in Haworth, finishing
with a traditional pie and pea supper and 'Micro Magic Marathon' (email
steve@northernmagic.co.uk
or phone on 07986 499671 to attend). For more info on the NMC visit
www.northernmagic.co.uk and download an application form. Their
convention just two weeks ago was enjoyed by all, with guest magicians
Greg Wilson and Dynamo mixing with registrants and sharing their magic. 18.4.09
Newmarket
Magic Club
-
the first meeting is set to take place on Wednesday, April 22nd
at The Palomino Pub Function Room, 122 Valley Way, Newmarket CB8 0QQ (Map).
Wayne Goodman emails:
"We have had a massive response for the new club, mainly thanks to
MagicWeek. Our first meeting is on Wednesday (22nd) at
The Palomino Pub Function Room,
doors at 7pm, meeting starts at 8pm." To attend contact
wayne@waynegoodman.co.uk -
also visit
www.newmarketmagicclub.co.uk for more info. 18.4.09
British
Quick Change Artists Keelan Leyser and Charlotte Marie took part in
a large scale magic and illusion show in Cairo, Egypt last week,
entitled Abracadabra at the Cairo Exhibition Centre which seats
over 2000 people. The show sold out and was extended to four
performances. The artists also presented one of the shows for charity to
over 2000 orphans for Orphan's Day. Other artists in the show were
illusionists The Pendragons, comedy magician Jay Mattioli and aerial
magician Kristi Toguchi. Visit
www.keelanleyser.co.uk for more. 18.4.09
The
Mental Detector and The Secret Agent - Two new items for the mind
magician, available from
www.waynedobson.co.uk right now! 18.4.09
Edinburgh
Magic Circle Sale & Exchange. Members of the Edinburgh Magic Circle
are holding a Sale and Exchange on Monday 20th April at 7.30pm at
The Police Club,
28 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3EP (Map).
Free Admission. (Tables are not available for non members).
www.edinburghmagiccircle.co.uk. 18.4.09
York
Society of Magicians - First Table-Top Sale and Mini Auction. The
York Society of Magicians is holding its first Table-Top Sale and Mini
Auction on Wednesday 13th May at The Grasshoppers FC Hall, Mill Lane,
Wigginton, York YO32 2PU (Map).
Doors open for setting up from 5.30 pm and the Sale begins at 6.30pm and
an opportunity for sellers to auction off up to 6 of their items
(commission free) will take place from 8.30pm. Tables (including entry)
£7.50. Entry for browsers and buyers £2.00 (free to juniors). Ample
parking, easy access, and light refreshments available. To book a table
contact Rex Stott, Secretary:
janicestott@btinternet.com
or phone 01937 589727. 18.4.09
How
to Create Kids’ Magic and Triple Your Income! Practical Magic have
added a number of PDFs to their site, allowing customers to have a look
at some of the content of John's new book, before ordering. "With
introductions by Terry Herbert and David Kaye. Terry regards this as one
of the best books published on entertaining children. Here you’ll find
approximately 200 A4 sized pages, crammed with all you need to know on
children’s entertaining. Sure, there are routines – and some outstanding
ones at that! – but this book is also full of the business of
entertaining children, a subject which many books have omitted."
www.practical-magic.com. 18.4.09
Blackpool
Magicians’ Club is pleased to announce that the legendary Pavel will
be lecturing at their new headquarters at 8pm on 8th June. If you want
to add some new and stunning effects to your repertoire, or if you
simply want to watch a creative genius at work, then this is the lecture
for you. Pavel is a prolific and inspired inventor. For the benefits of
becoming an associate member of the Blackpool Magicians’ Club visit
www.blackpoolmagic.com. 18.4.09
Mel
Harvey takes on the role of "Blake Barrington" for Stratford Town
Ghost Walks. As the ghostly tour guide Mel will be showing visitors
around Stratford upon Avon, highlighting various places where ghostly
happenings have taken place. Stories run from the outbreak of the plague
in 1564 to the present day. Interspersed with ghost stories Mel will be
performing his street magic which will help to "prove" that strange
things can happen on the streets of Stratford! Catch up with Mel at
The
Bristol Day of Magic on May 10th on his magical antiquities stand. 18.4.09
Steve
Beams in to Bath. The legendary Steve Beam will be lecturing at the
Bath Circle of Magicians at 8pm on Thursday 7th May. Steve is the
acclaimed author of the Semi-Automatic Card Tricks' volumes, and has
penned a myriad of diabolically clever near-self-working card magic in
his time. He is also renowned for his long-running underground magazine,
The Trapdoor, which confirmed his status as a "magician's magician".
£10.00 on the door, just turn up at St Mary's Church Hall in Saltford
near Bath or, for further information, contact Oli Foster:
o_foster@das.co.uk. 18.4.09
The
Blackpool & Fylde Mystics - Award winners. The Blackpool & Fylde
Mystics were well represented at the recent Northern Magic Circle
convention with three members winning awards. Alan Mylecraine won both
the Vice Presidents Trophy for representing the Blackpool & Fylde
Mystics and the Jim Lumley Challenge Cup for 1st Place in the Close-Up
competition. Jack Clarke claimed second place in the Junior Stage
Competition and Allan Clarke both the prize for the best article in the
Northern Lights together with the Presidents Wand for the work he has
done in promoting the
Northern Magic Circle. 18.4.09
Dr
Todd Landman the Metaphysical Magician lectures at the Magical
Mayhem Club in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, on Thursday April 22nd: "Those
who are familiar Todd's work will know that this will be a fantastic
lecture and not to be missed. Guests should arrive by 7.30pm everyone is
welcome but there will be a fee of £5 to non members." For more
information contact Lee Smith on 07731916965 or email
lee.smith@walkaboutmagic.com. 18.4.09
Craig
Petty lectures at the Aberdeen Magical Society on Tuesday April
28th. "Craig is hot news at the moment and in great demand everywhere -
don't miss this one!" Visit
www.aberdeenmagic.com for more information. 18.4.09
Zodiac
Success. President Richard Pinner presents awards to 'Freddie Firth
Appreciation Trophy Competition' winner Stephen Barry and runner-up, Fay
Presto, at the
Zodiac
Magical Society last week. It was a very close contest with a high
standard throughout from all seven competitors. 18.4.09
Zane's
Magic Shop have added new video demo's to their site, for their own
range of magic including 'Fly Catcher', 'Con-fused', Zane's Invisible PK
Magnet holder/Vanisher and the 'Ace Detective Coin'. Visit
www.zanesmagicshop.com and click on 'Zane's Tricks'. 18.4.09
Zodiac
Magical Society 63rd Birthday Dinner. Saturday 30th May at The
Bridge Hotel, Greenford UB6 8ST (Map).
Three course dinner, close-up magic, world class cabaret, live music and
dancing - all for only £40.00. Tickets from:
secretary@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk. 18.4.09
Paul
Brook’s Self Service. Following a serious car accident and then a
cancer scare Paul Brook was more or less out of action for six months.
Paul emails: "As a big 'thank you' for the support that you have all
given me whilst I have been recovering, here is a free E-Book effect
from me." Visit
www.paulbrook.co.uk to download. 18.4.09
Tonny
Van Rhee - lecture dates. Belgium's Tonny Van Rhee is a direct
descendant of the famous Bamberg dynasty of magicians. He is a regular
attendee at the FFFFs convention and a judge at many of magic's most
prestigious competitions. His lecture provides is a unique opportunity
to see the man whose routines have been used by such magic luminaries as
Fred Kaps and Ken Brooke. Tonny's lecture will include close-up, cards,
coins and rings... a variety of direct, commercial magic that is
suitable for performers of all skill levels. As well as being peppered
with stories of the many greats he has known and worked with, this
lecture is a rare chance to learn some fantastic tricks and routines
from a man who has been creating magic for almost 50 years! April 21st,
22nd, 23rd and 24th - see
What's On for more information. 18.4.09
Top Secret Magic Day. Gary Young emails: "I would like to let all who support my Top Secret Magic Day, that unfortunately due to venue problems, and family commitments I am unable to produce my 12th Top Secret Magic Day this year but I am pleased to say that the 12th Day will be back, bigger and better than ever, next year! Watch this space! Thanks for your continued support." 18.4.09
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18.4.09