Number 529 - 14th August 2010

 

Kidology - the UK convention dedicated to Children's Entertainment, takes place on Tuesday September 7th, in Wolverhampton at the Civic and Wulfrun Halls in Wolverhampton. Registration is £35.00 per person and includes a buffet lunch and access to all events. This year there will be three main lectures, and four mini-lectures. The main lecturers are: Gary Dunn: 'Entertaining with Nothing…Almost!' How to entertain with virtually no props. Gary has a wealth of experience in holiday camps but there’s a place for some of his ideas in everyone’s show; Craig Petty 'Close-Up Magic for Kids' - perfect for entertaining guests at weddings and entertaining children at any 'grown up' events. Items will be demonstrated on the large video screen; and Alan Shaxon: My Kind of Kids’ Shows. Former President of the Magic Circle, Alan Shaxon will be presenting classic magic for children. The four mini-lectures will take place in rooms off the main hall. Registrants will be able to select two of each to attend, and the magic dealers will remain open during these mini-lectures which feature Dov Citron: What a Character! or character-driven entertainment for your parties; Steve Dimmer: Taking Utility Props off the Back Burner or how to get the most from these props; Mike Bradshaw: Christmas Winners with Tricky Micky – competitions and games for Christmas; and Olly Chaston: So You Want to Use a Puppet? or puppetry for beginners. Always an excellent day. Visit www.practical-magic.com for more information, the full list of magic dealers that will be attending, and to register. 14.8.10

 

Final names announced for September British Ring IBM Convention. With the addition of Paul Dabek and Stephen Williams, the list of magical talent for the British Ring Convention is now complete. And what a list it is! Expect to see Amethyst, Rich Bloch, Christopher Brinson, Danny Buckler, Richard Cadell & Sooty, Jimmy Carlo, Sean Carpenter, Viv Davies, Paul Dabek, Wayne Dobson, Martin Eisele, Flip, Richard Forget, Paul Freeman, Julius Flack, Charlie Frye & Co (photo), Andrew Green, Cyril Harvey, Steve Hewlett, Will Houstoun, Matt Johnson, Graham P Jolley, Ian Keable, Peter Lane, Derek Lever, Manuel Muerte, The Great Nardini, Pluck, Peter Scarlett, Mike Stokes, The Black Fingers, Stephen Williams, Bob Yelland and Yogane, all crammed into four days. For the latest act profiles and full programme of events supplied by Bob Hayden, Click Here. For more information and to register visit www.britishring.org.uk. 14.8.10

 

Manuel Muerte - Master of Misdirection joins the other 'Flicking Fingers' at The Mermaid Conference Centre in London on November 26th, 27th and 28th for the International Magic Convention. Manuel, a former FISM award winner, mixes quirky effects with outstanding misdirection and human psychology, for a mind-busting close-up magic experience. The complete Flicking Finger gang will be kicking off the whole Convention with their full company show on the Friday night. To register visit www.internationalmagic.com. 14.8.10

 

Max Somerset, Alan Hudson, Wes Zaharuk, Phil Hasted and A J the escapologist - it can only mean one thing... Magic Night at Madame Jojo's in the heart of London. Friday September 3rd at 7.45pm (doors open at 7pm). Tickets: £12 (or £22 including meal). Madame JoJo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SP (Map) 020 7734 3040 - More info: www.magicnight.co.uk. 14.8.10

 

Conjuring at the Court, 26th August - London. Drayton Court hosts a terrific show on Thursday 26th August: "Featuring the elegant and amazing Alan Shaxon; hilarious socialist magician Ian Saville; professional opportunist James Brown; side-splitting Michael Pearse (doing magic, rather than juggling) and compère and magician Christian Lee." Doors open 7.30pm, show 8-10pm, at the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing W13 8PH (Map). A charming venue with plenty of atmosphere, an appreciative audience, and you can enjoy a drink while watching the magic. Book tickets via www.conjuringatthecourt.com. 14.8.10

 

Michael Vincent lectures for the Portsmouth & District Magic Circle at 7.45pm on Monday 6th September. Non-members welcome £8.00 admission charge. Venue: Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 7BL (Map). www.portsmouthmagic.co.uk www.michaelvincent.co.uk. 14.8.10

 

A Magical Variety Show. The Nottingham Guild of Magicians presents A Magical Variety Show at 7pm on Sunday 17th October at the Nottingham Arts Theatre, George Street, Nottingham NG1 3BE (Map). Starring The Grumbleweeds, Amethyst, Brian Sefton and Roy Davenport. Tickets £13.500, Box Office: 0115 947 6096 or book online via www.artstheatre.org.uk www.nottinghamguildofmagicians.co.uk. 14.8.10

 

Vegas Dream Ticket. Paul Stone and Showstealers are delighted to announce the launch of Vegas Dream Ticket. For years the chance to appear in a professionally produced show in a superb Las Vegas showroom in front of a sold out audience was exclusively reserved for headline stars. It was virtually impossible for other entertainers to get a look in. The exciting news is that Showstealers LLC are now involved in the production of regular weekly Variety Shows at several different Las Vegas Casinos, and Vegas Dream Ticket provides a unique opportunity for all types of variety performers to realise their dream and appear on stage in the entertainment capital of the world. Whether you are a full-time performer looking for the one chance to be seen by Las Vegas show producers and given that all elusive 'big break' or you simply just want to fulfill a long held ambition to appear in Las Vegas, Vegas Dream Ticket could help you to achieve your goal. Right now there are a limited number of spots available in these variety shows from the beginning of October, so if you are seriously interested in performing in Las Vegas and have an act lasting between 4-15 minutes, email info@vegasdreamticket.com and they'll send you the full details of this exciting opportunity. 14.8.10

 

The International Magic team are interviewed for RTE Radio 1 Click Here (Thanks to Brendan at www.irishmagicnews.com for forwarding this story). International Magic present 'Richard McDougall: Use Your Imagination' at 7.30pm on Tuesday August 17th - see What's On for details. www.internationalmagic.com. 14.8.10

 

Mentalist Ian Rowland has been hired by the FBI to teach them how to read minds! Later this month Ian will fly to the FBI’s training facility in Quantico, Virginia, to spend a day training members of their Behavioural Analysis Team. This is the first time the FBI have flown any speaker from overseas to participate in training their field agents. “It’s not exactly how to read minds”, explains Ian, “but it’s the next best thing. For the past three years I’ve been running public courses on Applied Cold Reading or ACR for short. This takes some elements of cold reading and adapts them to non-psychic contexts such as sales, management and therapy. I have also started a new course, called Persuasion Secrets of a Mindreader, which I’ve started selling to companies and which will form the basis of my next book. I will combining elements from both these courses in my day’s training for the FBI”. The general aim, Ian explains, is to share some psychological persuasion techniques that might help agents to secure greater co-operation from suspects or witnesses. Last year Ian was hired for similar reasons to lecture to the Ministry of Defence. www.ianrowland.com. 14.8.10

 

Thom Peterson Lecture - The Home Counties Magical Society. Thom Peterson lectures at the Home Counties Magical Society on August 19th: "Thom Peterson joined us last year, and his lecture was met with such positive comments that we're bringing him back for a brand new lecture on August 19th. This lecture will be completely different to last years and Thom will only be doing 2 card effects, the reminder of the lecture will be non-card effects, covering close-up and stand-up magic." Non members are welcome - an £8.00 charge will apply. Visit www.hcms.org.uk for details. 14.8.10

 

James Freedman emails, "I'm thrilled that my cabaret act, 'The Man of Steal' has been shortlisted by Event Magazine for the corporate 'Act of the Year' award and I'd be very grateful if fellow magicians would please consider voting for me." James is one of just four acts and the only magic act nominated. To vote online Click Here. 14.8.10

 

Derby Magic Circle Day of Magic - Sunday 24th October. Featuring a table top sale, an auction, magic workshops and lectures. Doors open at 8.30am. Venue Willington Power Station Social Club, Twyford Road, Willington, Derby DE65 6DE (Map). Tables are £7 each and entrance is £2.50 payable on the door. Refreshments and bar available. Further details from Allan Humphries on 01889 590975 www.derbymagiccircle.co.uk. 14.8.10

 

Mr. Monk and the Magician. "Crime drama series about a private police consultant with an obsessive-compulsive disorder. Adrian investigates the murder of a magician, which he is sure was committed by another conjuror. With guest stars Steve Valentine and Jarrad Paul." 10.55am on Saturday 14th August on ITV1. 14.8.10

 

Chris Dugdale: An Evening of Magic and Mindreading: "Chris Dugdale, world class magician, returns by popular demand to Riverside Studios with a show that will leave you spellbound. From over 100 performances at the Monte Carlo Casino in Las Vegas, to a private audience for Her Majesty The Queen in Windsor, he has mesmerised audiences worldwide. He is the face and expert behind the new Britain’s Got Talent Stage Magic kit, and is currently developing two television projects. Experiencing magic before your eyes is a sensation like no other. Join Chris for a very different night that you will never forget." Tuesday 31st August to Sunday 19th September, Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9RL (Map). Box office: 020 8237 1111. More info: www.riversidestudios.co.uk. 14.8.10

 

South Downs Magicians Stage Competition. South Downs Magicians hold their first ever stage competition in memory of founder member Shaun O'Donoghue. Shaun was one of the two founders of the club in 1982 and served as Treasurer for 25 consecutive years until 2007. He remained a member of the club until his death in March 2009. The competition is open to members of the South Downs Magicians but anyone who knew Shaun or had any connection with the club is invited for the evening. Shaun's widow Ann, who is a club member, will present a special shield to the competition winner. Free entry for all visitors. Wednesday, September 1st at 8pm at Handcross Parish Hall, High Street, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6BJ (Map). www.southdownsmagicians.co.uk. 14.8.10

 

News from The Northern Magic Circle: "The Northern Magic Circle are pleased to invite you to their first Session Day. The NMC are looking to provide a number of events during the year where magicians can meet, have a catch up, session and discuss new ideas. The Session Day will be a free event for NMC members with a charge of £3.00 for non-members, however should you sign up and join the NMC then the £3.00 will be refunded. Free admission is also being extended to Presidents of societies affiliated to Northern Magic Circle. The event will take place on Sunday 22nd August and will begin at 10.00 and runs until 16.00 and will take place at Herriots Hotel, Broughton Road, Skipton, BD23 1RT (Map). There will be talks from Adrian Sullivan and Graham Roe, the latter on Dice Stacking (with an attempt to equal the world record of 27 dice). Just after lunchtime, it is intended to have a question time forum with a panel welcoming input and questions from the audience. The bulk of the day will be spent around tables, swapping ideas and sessioning although there will be 'open mike' opportunities to try out new ideas. For more information email Stevie B at stevieb@northernmagic.co.uk". 14.8.10

 

Houdini, starring Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh is being repeated at 9.45am on Monday 16th August on Sky Movies Classics. "The story of how struggling performer Harry Houdini became a success in Europe and, following his return to the USA, began to establish himself, by way of his death-defying feats, as the greatest escapologist of all time." See TV Magic. 14.8.10

 

Barry and Stuart bring the Festival magic back for 2010. "Aberdeenshire magical jesters threaten to unleash the terrors" Click Here • "Mandrake: The Movie is all set. Mandrake, the Magician, a 1939 classic film, is soon to be re-made" Click Here • "Magician Paul Nathan on the magic of sharing laughter with your children" Click Here • "Billy Pearce’s Family Laughter Show, Futurist Theatre, Scarborough, every Monday until August 30 [with illusionist Guy Barrett]" Click Here • "Exclusive photos: Fans swarm Criss Angel’s Mindfreak premiere party" Click Here • "Marios magics up Davina" Click Here • "Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Psychic sees better times ahead as he vows to ignore boos" Click Here • This edition of MagicWeek went 'live' a little earlier than usual - see you next week, Duncan. 14.8.10

 

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