Number 496 - 26th December 2009
Blackpool
2010 - Treat yourself to a VIP pass - you know you deserve it! If
all you got were socks and a Marks & Sparks voucher for Christmas then
perhaps you should treat yourself to a VIP pass to the greatest
magic convention in the world - the Blackpool Magicians’ Club
Convention, 19th to 21st February 2010. A VIP card, of which only 500
are issued, costs just £90 (£55 for Juniors) and entitles the holder to
all the benefits of Gold Card Reservation plus access to the VIP Lounge,
special events, and meetings with the stars of the Convention. A Gold
Card at £70 (£35 for Juniors) represents amazing value for money too, as
it allows the holder access to all the Convention events (except the
After Gala Party)... that's all the lectures, shows, dealers, close-up
sessions, competitions and reserved seats for the Saturday and Sunday
theatre shows in the Blackpool Opera House, home of the Royal Variety
Show 2009. For more information and to download a registration form
visit
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
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Russ
Roberts is a North Wales based magician who has made leaps and
bounds in 2009 in the world of magic. Russ is a multiple award winning
magician with the North Wales Magic Circle in close-up, cabaret and
stage magic. At the beginning of the year he performed for Channel 4 on
"Come Dine with Me" and later in the year for the BBC on their "green
season". Apart from this Russ has been to the Unites States three times
this year to perform with The Pendragons and then as the newest cast
member in Charlotte Pendragons new solo show. In June, Russ was at The
Magic Castle in Hollywood and The California Magic Dinner Theater in San
Francisco as headline performer; September saw him at The Seneca Niagara
Casino in Niagara Falls for four shows and in November as a star
performer at The Florida State Magic Convention, Daytona Beach. Russ is
off to Gibraltar in February and then back to the States as part of
Charlotte Pendragons show.
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A
surprise at the Blackpool Magicians' Club annual Christmas Party on
December 16th in Hambleton was the presentation to Mike Gancia and
Elizabeth Warlock of Lifetime Achievement Awards to magic by the
president Alan Coventry. These awards took the form of large silver cups
and an engraved base which will take pride of place in their home. Mike
is currently president of the British Magical Society and Elizabeth is
president-elect.
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Carl
Charlesworth performed alongside JLS, James Corden and a member of
UB40 on Wednesday December 16th, for Rio Ferdinand’s ‘Live the Dream
Foundation’ launch. Carl entertained Rio, Frank Lampard, Brian Friedman
and Prince Azim of Brunei to name a few. Around 100 guests attended,
including Simon Webbe, David Furnish and David Haye and top Premiership
Football Players from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.
www.rioferdinandltdf.com
www.carlcharlesworth.com.
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Gandey's
2nd Annual International Winter Circus - Jersey: 26th December to
3rd January and Guernsey: 7th to 10th January. "Casting a magical spell
of thrills and fun, Gandey’s International Christmas Circus is returning
to Jersey and for the first time visiting Guernsey with a galaxy of Big
Top stars performing their unique skills. Artistic Director Phillip
Gandey has travelled more than 14,000 miles to choose the very best acts
and artistes for the new show, and no one has more experience at judging
Big Top stars! He was chairman of the judges on Sky One's hit reality TV
series Cirque de Celebrité, which followed the dramas and traumas of
celebrities as they attempted to perform circus feats. The stars include
the internationally acclaimed illusionist Andrew Van Buren – one of the
world’s most remarkable magicians. His amazing speciality act in which
people are be cut in half and made to float, that even includes the
mid-circus ring vanish of a motor cycle, is in demand throughout the
world. He has just completed a sell-out season in Dubai and performed
for members of the British Royal Family."
www.vanburen.org.uk.
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Owen
Lean graduated in 2006 from Trinity College, Dublin with the world's
first degree in Street Magic - and was back at college last week.
Performing alongside other illustrious graduates in a cabaret
celebrating 25 years of the drama department Owen performed his own
rendition of Smash & Stab which has earned him several awards over the
years and has been the staple of his street act for many years too
www.roadmage.com.
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American
Summer Arts Camp needs a Magician. "We are looking for a magician to
stay at camp from June to August teaching private and small groups of
campers all forms and styles of magic, culminating in shows. Free full
room and board provided, plus salary and assistance getting your work
visa. Please contact Geoff at
geoff@longlakecamp.com or call me directly in America on 914 693
7111. We are 5 hours behind UK time. Thank you, Geoff Burnett."
www.longlakecamp.com.
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Banstead Care & Share Balloon Fun Day.
The Care & Share Balloon Fun days are back for 2010, with the next event
taking place in Banstead on Wednesday 13th January from 10am to 6pm. For
details visit:
www.balloonchat.co.uk "Come along and join in the fun at these very
friendly and formative balloon modelling days with three lectures
throughout the day including one from the mystery lecturer. There are
prizes to win in the fun competitions that go on during the day,
including the 'one balloon challenge' and the hat competition. The day
caters for all levels from the basic beginner to the more advanced
twister. This day is unique as for the first time there will be two main
lectures, Gerry Luff with a short talk on the history of balloon
modelling plus a new mystery lecturer. A fun filled day for everyone -
please note that the day is limited to a maximum of thirty people." For
booking information visit:
www.sempertexballoons.co.uk.
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Fantasmagoria
Christmas Show. Following a successful launch in Brighton earlier
this month Steve Dela’s “Fantasmagoria” returns to the King’s Head
Theatre in London on Monday 28th December, at 7.30pm, for a special
Christmas show. The show’s line up of performers includes Stephen Baker
(Surrey Stage & Close-up champion), High Jinx (with Young Magician of
the Year, Michael Jordan) and Ian Keable (Magic Circle Comedy Award
Winner). All this fabulous live entertainment and comedy, plus Steve
Dela as host delivering his usual brand of first rate stage magic.
Suitable for all the family. Tickets are now on sale via the Theatre Box
Office on 0844 209 0326 or
www.kingsheadtheatre.org.
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"My Magic Highlight of the Year" Click Here • "Slum Magician Claims Rope Trick Success" (includes video) Click Here • "Enter The Asylum with Keith Barry" Click Here • Put your cards away... Paul Gordon reveals another side to his talents, Click Here • Cranford, BBC1 Sunday 27th December at 9pm: Click Here (Paul Kieve was the magic consultant) • Very best wishes for 2010, Duncan. 26.12.09