Number 524 - 10th July 2010
Is
Anybody There? A bitter-sweet tale of
an unusual friendship, starring Michael Caine as retired magician
Clarence... Edward hates living in the old people's home run by his
parents. His only interest is an obsession with ghosts, death and the
afterlife. Until, that is, the arrival of reluctant new resident,
Clarence - a retired magician with a liberating streak of anarchy.
Together the odd couple overcome their personal drawbacks. Scott Penrose
was the magic consultant. First showing on British television. 8pm on
Saturday 17th July on BBC 2 (also in HD), see
TV Magic.
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Nathan
Penlington presents 'Uri & Me' an obsessive deconstruction of the
spoon-bending cultural icon that fuses stand-up, spoken word, and
psychic ability: "Uri & Me looks behind the celebrity that we all
know and love, to reveal the subtle, complex, mindful and caring man
that has created an exhaustive series of board games, an impressive
folding bike, a range of porcelain plates, over fourteen fiction and
non-fiction books, a line of jewellery produced exclusively for QVC, a
collection of psychically energised teddy bears, and a pop album. If
you've never wondered what Uri has been up to since 1971, then this
isn't the show for you." Venue: Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High
Street, London, NW1 7BU (Map) at 9pm. Dates: 12th-14th August, All
tickets: £7.50 via 08444 77 1000 or
www.camdenfringe.org
www.nathanpenlington.com.
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Magic
At The Barn. Now in it's sixth year, this successful magic and
illusion show will again be taking place this summer at The Barn, Sutton
Hall, Shopland Road, Rochford, Essex. The show will feature
award-winning stage magic, grand illusion, ventriloquism, mind reading,
comedy and close-up magic, hosted by Oliver Tabor on Saturday July 17th
& 18th July at 7.30pm. The weekend of magic is supporting the local
Little Havens charity. Each years 'Magic At The Barn' show is set in the
intimate and enchanting atmosphere of a 17th century barn theatre. The
whole evening is suitable for all the family and this year stars Neil
Henry - Funny, unique and highly innovative, a 'Mighty sorcerer'!,
Oliver Tabor - Sophisticated illusions and award-winning stage magic,
Paul Henri - Combining magic, comedy, ventriloquism & general
buffoonery!, Kerry-Ann Steadman and Hayley Kember - Two exceptional
dancers with added assisting skills, plus exceptional close-up magic
from Oliver Meech and James Pritchard before the show. Doors open at
7pm. Tickets are only £12.50 for adults and £7.50 for children (under 16
years). Discounted family booking £35 (2 adults, 2 children). Available
now by phoning 01702 543242 or online via
www.magicatthebarn.co.uk The Barn Sutton Hall, Shopland Road,
Rochford, Essex SS4 1LQ.
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The Essential Magic
Conference - 15th,
16th, 17th July! This is just about your last call to sign up for
the Essential Magic Conference which is now just days away... visit
www.essentialmagicconference.com today!
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Tommy
Cooper: Just Like This! Sean Lock looks at the life of a man who is
as popular today as he ever was, and who is still finding new fans via
the wonders of the internet. In a magical mix of Tommy from the
archives, as well as new interviews, Radio 2 celebrates the career of a
unique force in British comedy. The programme features a host of new
interviews with people who knew and loved him including Michael
Parkinson, Ronnie Corbett, Barry Cryer, Sheila Steafal, Jimmy Cricket,
John Miles (the man who looks after Tommy's estate), Royston Mayoh
(producer and director, who worked on The Tommy Cooper Hour) and David
Ball (from the Magic Circle, and Tommy's bank manager!). 10pm on
Wednesday 21st July (1 hour) on BBC Radio Two.
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MagicTao
have just released Naked Mentalism 1 and 2. "After extensive testing
by experienced performers, the wait is finally over. This book
represents a new departure in the field of mentalism. The techniques it
contains will enable you to perform impromptu, without the usual tools,
techniques and compromises. You could, if you wish, perform naked to
prove there’s no subterfuge. Track a spectator's thought process as she
makes choices, harness psychological forces, turn misses into hits,
perform book tests for complete strangers (even over the phone), but
above all, replace the intuition of the psychic with solid models of the
world that give hit rates far higher than the real thing can ever hope
to achieve."
Volume I,
Volume II, or buy I and II together and save,
Click Here .
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Children's
Magic at Magician's Cave Productions. Stu-Di -Doo, Cumbria's top
children's entertainer has, put his face in front of the video camera to
demonstrate some of Magician's Cave Production's range of magic for the
children's entertainer - visit
www.magicianscave.co.uk to see what's new!
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News
from MagicianFX.co.uk MagicianFX are adding new items to their
website
www.magicianfx.co.uk weekly... Hawk 2.0 by Alexander Kolle is
selling fast (don't miss it!) and pre-orders can now be taken for WOW 2:
"Make sure you keep a look out for the exclusive and exciting new
releases coming out over the next couple of months. We are releasing
some quality real world effects we think you will find these new lines
excellent products, with quality material and content already field
tested, ready for your acts. Magician FX are always looking out for
great exclusive products to add to our range, so if you feel you have a
new effect or an idea you would like professionally producing and
releasing into the magic world please contact us and we can take a look
at your concept and go on from there together. Any Magic Societies
interested in a Magician FX Dealer Demonstration or a Lecture on the
world of a Corporate, Wedding and Private Function Magician please
contact Gary Bryson for more details on
gary@magicianfx.co.uk or Tel:
07810 796 967."
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Blackpool Magicians Club Jumbo Magic Auction
- Tuesday 13th
July at Blackpool Magicians Theatre Club, Rear of No.1, Sherbourne
Road, North Shore, Blackpool FY1 2PW (Map). The auction will commence at 7.30pm
with viewing from 6pm. (Please note that there is no
lecture prior to the auction.) Hundreds of items have already been
registered, including kid's magic, books, videos, DVDs, stage magic and
also part of Cyril Critchlow's Magic Collection containing some nice
collector's items. Contact Derek Lever 01253 810113 for details. Email
d.lever1@sky.com.
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Karnival
Ryujin - Limited Edition Bicycle Deck. Pre-order 3 decks today and
receive a free Renegade deck! Karnival Ryujin's represent a totally new
look for a Bicycle Deck, incorporating beautiful oriental styled imagery
and a glossy metallic gold ink. With a brand new, eye catching back
design... new Ace of Spades, new Jokers, new case and two useful bonus
cards. The metallic gold ink has also been used to replace all the red
from the faces of the deck, creating a truly distinctive deck of cards.
Visit
www.bigblindmedia.com/karnivalryujin.htm for more info and to
pre-order.
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Mark
James Mini Lecture Tour. Following a successful gig in Germany last
weekend, and a packed-out lecture for
Leicester Magic Circle on Monday, Mark James embarks on a mini
lecture tour this week. Mark will be performing at
3SM on Monday, the
BMS
on Tuesday and Home Counties Magic Society on Thursday. The lecture
features material on close-up and stand-up magic. There will even be a
quick stop off at the
Leamington and
Warwick Magic Society on Wednesday to perform two 35 minute spots of
cabaret. All are welcome at these events but check with individual
societies for exact details.
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Paul
Gordon is a professional close-up card magician, performer, author,
lecturer and organiser of the very popular Card Capers Day of Magic and
his magic is tried and tested (and he's been creating card magic for
thirty years now). Most of his material is described in his best-selling
books and DVDs. Visit
www.paulgordon.net/magiciansonly.html to keep up-to-date with his
latest releases and news of his three upcoming 'Card Capers Day of
Magic' events across the UK. Just added Paul Gordon's Card Capers Day of
Magic, Glasgow, January 16th, see
What's On.
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James
Munton lectures for The Derby Magic Circle on Wednesday September
15th at 8pm. James hails from Texas, USA and has performed for Hillary
Clinton, Dick Cheney and guests at the White House on three occasions.
You can find out all about him on
www.jamesmunton.com.
The lecture will take place at Gregory's, The Function Room, Aspen
Drive, Off Derby Road, Spondon, Derby DE21 7SG (Map).
The venue has bar facilities and comfortable surroundings with free
parking and is only a 5 minute drive from junction 25 off the M1.
Visitors £5 in advance or £7.50 on the door. For further details contact
Stuart Brown on 01332 768321
stuartmagic@fsmail.net.
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Quick
Change has just been translated into French 'Changements de costumes
rapides pour les homes' and is now available as an eBook
www.lybrary.com or
directly from Lex Schoppi via
www.lexschoppimagic.com.
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Merlin's
of Wakefield. With the success of several recent events at Merlin's
of Wakefield, their next session will be on Sunday 25th July, aimed at
beginners/intermediate magicians who want to take their magic that
little bit further. See
www.merlinswakefield.com for details, or contact them on 01924
339933 merlins@btconnect.com.
Places are limited and must be booked in advance. If your Magic Society
would like to hold a meeting at the shop, then you are invited to
contact them also. It can be arranged for most evenings, and Merlins
will put on refreshments, provide a room for up to 20 members, keep the
shop open, and best of all it's totally free!
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Merlin
Magical Society Magic Boot Sale, Potters Bar. 6.30pm - 9.30pm on
Friday 16th July at The Tilbury Hall, United Reformed Church, Darkes
Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1BZ (Map)
Your chance to sell or buy second hand magic props, tables are £5 each.
Free entrance, under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. To book a
table or for more information contact John Clayton (Secretary)
john.clayton.magic@ntlworld.com 07931 525399
www.merlinmagicalsociety.co.uk.
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Just
why do magicians give up their time and energy for Magic Moments?
Richard Leigh, West-End show producer, and creator/director of London’s
longest running magic show, explains why Magic Moments means so much to
him, Click Here.
10.7.10
Ollie
Mealing's New Card Constructions DVD + Special Offer. "Ollie Mealing
has a passion for playing cards that knows no bounds. And his incredible
enthusiasm will benefit you! On this DVD Ollie reveals five of his
signature moves. From the simple, but mind-blowingly effective, Seesaw
Peek to the beautiful Barrier Shift - it's a veritable arsenal of
sleights to take every aspect of your magic into a brave new world! And
you don't need to be a card ninja to learn and use these moves."
Featuring The SeeSaw Peek, The Barrier Shift, The Pit Control, The Clay
Switch and The Station Double (ever wanted to pull a double from the
centre of the deck? Well, now you can!) Plus eight of Ollie's favourite
routines: Constructing the Deck, Four Sugars, Triple Coincidence, The
Sandwich Meal, King of Clues, Impromptu Stunner, Flat Pack and Graffiti
Sandwich. Place your order before July 28th and receive Alex Ward's
Elegy Shift DVD free!
www.bigblindmedia.com/cardconstructions.htm.
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Wayne
Fox lectures at The Order of The Magi on Tuesday 13th July. He has
lectured at The Magic Circle in London and other magical societies and
always received rave reviews. Now he brings his talents to Manchester
with an evening of fresh ideas on presentation and misdirection skills.
He has advice on how to become a professional close-upper, real secrets
of the restaurant magic business and much more. Further details from
Mike Sharples
secretary@orderofthemagi.org.uk or 0161 287 7865. Door charge for
non members. The Magi website has directions
www.orderofthemagi.org.uk Geoffrey Newton PRO.
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Northern
Magic Circle President's Day. On Sunday 11th July Northern Magic
Circle President Su-Jayne host her President's Day, which this year will
take place at Cross Keys Community Hall, St Peters Church, Elmwood Road,
Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE25 8EX (Map).
The day starts at 1pm with a barbeque followed by a lecture from Phil
Smith which will offer tips and advice on performing for television.
Phil Smith has worked for the BBC for many years. The rest of the day
will feature a magic orientated quiz and games along with a full gala
show starring the magic of Phil Smith, Stephane Bommel, Don Beattie,
Tony Parx, John Marshel and Su Jayne. The price for the event is £10.00
including lunch or an 'evening gala show only' ticket can be purchased
for £3.50 on the day or in advance by contacting Su-Jayne direct at
sujayne@theladymagician.co.uk.
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"The
man who cannot lose" at the Buxton Fringe Festival. "Game over. It's
the taking part and winning that counts. Compulsive communicator and
social loser Dr Johnny Façade (Matt Pritchard) is returning to Buxton
Fringe Festival for his 4th year with the greatest gamble of his life.
‘The man who cannot lose’ is a brand new show from Buxton Fringe 2009's
Best Comedy award runner-up (he's not bitter… honest). Featuring an
obsessed quest of award-winning magic, multimedia and subversive
storytelling." Showing at Underground Venues (The Square, Buxton, SK17
6BD) on 16th, 17th & 25th July at 5pm-6pm and 18th & 19th July at
3.30pm-4.30pm. Box Office 07980 29 29 78 or
www.2010.undergroundvenues.co.uk/shows/cannotlose. (And
Click Here for more magic at the festival).
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Magicians
Wanted! "Are you a modern day magician that’s between the age of 16
– 30? MGC will be a group of magicians with a unique twist, performing
at large events. Whether your skill level is amateur, intermediate or
professional we would like to hear from you. Auditions will take place
on Friday 23rd July 2010 in Hassocks, East Sussex. For more information
or an application form please visit
www.mgcofficial.com
or email Matt Parro
officialmgc@gmail.com".
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'Time
Warper' hits the Edinburgh Festival. Magician-turned-time-traveller,
Oliver Meech, takes audiences on an amazing adventure through time. It’s
like ‘Back to the Future’, but live! History is altered, clocks are
stopped, and there’s a daytrip to 2060AD. Along the way, future events
are predicted, water floats in mid-air and sparks fly from fingertips.
It’s a magic show like no other. Time waits for one man! 23-29th August,
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe (Venue #85), 3.45pm (1 hr), Free
Non-ticketed. See What's
On for Fringe listings.
www.magicmeech.com.
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MagicWeek
10 years on. MagicWeek was 10 years old on July 1st. This week we
look back,
Click Here.
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Brand new Channel Five dating show needs you! "Fancy putting your pulling (and magical) power to the test? Reckon you've got what it takes to clinch a date in just a few minutes? Maybe you've got a freakishly impressive talent to show-off, stunning looks or just great banter! If you're 18-30 and very much a live wire, a brand new TV show wants to hear from you. Please email faye.mccarthy@carbonhq.com or call me on 0207 324 0747. Love bus.... Coming to a town near you!" 10.7.10
Sale of the late Henery Smith's effects, Taunton. Henry Smith MIMC, editor of the gospel Column in Magigram and founder member of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians passed away in Feb 2010. Prior to his death a few of his close friends helped him arrange a bargain sale of many of his props (but not all) and magicians from all parts of Devon and Cornwall attended. The sale was a great success. A second, much larger sale, containing items not previously available, will take place at The Salvation Army Hall, South Street, Taunton TA1 3AA (Map) on Friday 16th July. Doors open at 6pm. Magicians wishing to attend are invited to come along and view (and hopefully purchase) some of the many hundreds of items. All proceeds will go to Henry's widow, Kathy. 10.7.10
Book Sale. "Featuring hundreds of books from the estate of Don Masters (USA). The list will be updated periodically and will be available to download from www.jeffpiercemagic.com/Booklist.pdf Thanks to all in advance from myself and the family of Don Masters. Jeff Pierce jeffpiercemagic@aol.com." 10.7.10
Tony Corinda, 1930 - 2010. Tony Corinda is remembered this week by David Berglas and Martin MacMillan, Click Here. 10.7.10
"Penn
and Teller interview"
Click Here • "Aspiring Harry Potters hit Edinburgh's wizarding
school"
Click Here • "Shazam! The first Edinburgh Magic Festival begins"
Click Here • "Two performers at a Planet Hollywood show fall
during a performance"
Click Here • Danny Buckler and Ian Keable are profiled this
week by Bob Hayden - both will appear at the
IBM Convention
in Eastbourne, in September,
Click Here • Win tickets to see Ghost Stories, via
www.themagicwoods.co.uk • Last Sunday's Travis Perkins Assembly
Eighteenth Anniversary Day of Magic is 'overlooked' by Al Smith this
week,
Click Here • Mischief - Radical Hypnosis & Mind-Control
by Ian Harling and Martin Nyrup is reviewed by Ian Keable this week,
Click Here • Sammy Cortino's card manipulation world record
attempt,
Click Here • Steve Gore lectured for the Modern Mystic League on
July 4th,
Click Here • "Ian Souch at Danesfield School"
Click Here • "Faking It magician Kevin McMahon launches
Edinburgh Magic Festival"
Click Here • "Magic Mike's award is no illusion"
Click Here • "Magic shows see changes, challenges"
Click Here • "Why are Scotland's magicians in crisis?"
Click Here • Many thanks for all your contributions, see you
next week, Duncan.
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