Number 545 - 4th December 2010
The
Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year Competition 2011. 50th
Anniversary. Held every two years at The Magic Circle Headquarters,
London, the competition is open to all magicians over 14 and under 18 on
1st January 2011 who can present a stage act suitable for a family
audience, lasting between eight and twelve minutes. Every year competing
acts feature manipulation, illusion, comedy, pure theatre, mind reading
and more in their performances; the list of previous winners is starting
to read like a who's who of British Magic. 2011's winner will hold the
title "Young Magician of the Year", be presented with the Derrick
Speight Trophy, and also enjoy full membership of The Magic Circle at
18, 'all paid' for the first 4 years. The heats will take place on May
8th 2011 and the Final on 31st July 2011. Further information can be
obtained from the Competition Secretary Dr. C M Colley MIMC
michaelcolley@themagiccircle.co.uk. To download a PDF application
form
Click Here. This is the finest title in British Magic and has helped
launch many a career. Go for it.
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Private
sessions at The Session! The Session is fast approaching (15th -
16th January 2011) and keeping with their format of reinventing the
magic convention, an interesting new event has been added. Attendees
will be able to book an appointment with card magic expert Justin Higham
to receive a personal lesson on any card sleight of their choice. This
is a unique opportunity to meet and receive a lesson from one of the
country's leading card experts who rarely appears at magic conventions.
Justin joins Darwin Ortiz, Pit Hartling, Denis Behr, Benjamin Earl, Luke
Jermay and a legendary surprise guest for what is set to be yet another
sellout year.
www.sessionconvention.com.
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The
Northern Magic Circle Convention 2011 takes place on Saturday 16th
and Sunday 17th April at the Spa Complex, Scarborough. "Building on the
huge success of the last convention the NMC 2011 promises to be a
not-to-be missed event. The convention will feature a host of
international names and we are pleased to announce that the convention
will feature Jay Scott-Berry, Will Houstoun (photo) and the current FISM
World Champion of Parlour Magic, Marc Oberon. Registrations for the
convention are now open and you can book on-line or by post. The new
convention website is now live and will be regularly updated with the
latest acts:
www.northernmagic.co.uk. Also visit The Northern Magic Circle on
twitter @NorthernMC.
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Conjuring
at the Court - Christmas Show for Children, on Thursday 30th December at
2.30pm. "Our Christmas show for children proved a hit so we’re
repeating it this year, this time featuring David Tomkins and Scott
Penrose. It’s a show for children but it’s not childish – adults will be
highly entertained and baffled too. David Tomkins is a wonderful
children’s entertainer with his own magical creations and puppet
routines. He was recently a UK prize winner at the Intercontinental
Children's Entertainer Championships in Blackpool. Scott Penrose is a
master magician who makes doves, cards and scarves appear from thin air.
He’s performed at the London Palladium and all over the world, his act
was a hit with the children last year and we’re delighted to have him
back. The show is in the lovely and just refurbished function room of
the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing W13 8PH (Map).
Doors open 2pm, show starts 2.30pm and lasts 1 ½ hours with an interval.
Tickets £6 children (up to 16) £8 adults via
www.conjuringatthecourt.com, email
tickets@conjuringatthecourt.com, or on the door if available."
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"Magicians
from the world over gathered at the Mermaid Theatre complex, quite
near St. Paul’s cathedral and overlooking the Thames, to attend three
days packed with great magic – the 39th International Magic Convention,
known to most as Ron’s Day after its founder, the late Ron MacMillan.
Ron’s children, Martin and Georgina, and his widow, Teresa, now run the
event, as well as the International Magic shop in Clerkenwell, and there
is an intimacy and warmth about this convention which I dearly love..."
Read Matthew Field's full report on last weekend's the 39th
International Magic Convention,
Click Here. Photo: The brilliant Kim Hyun Joon from Korea (taken by
Arto Airaksinen).
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Penn
& Teller: Fool Us. As hinted at (but we didn't name him) in issue
540, Jonathan Ross will act as host for Penn & Teller's upcoming 90
minute outing Penn & Teller: Fool Us for ITV1. Jonathan Ross has
always had a strong regard for magic and even has some early magic
posters up on his walls at home. "Wossy lands magical ITV presenting
job"
Click Here. "Jonathan Ross to host ITV magic show"
Click Here, "Now ITV launches a magic show, too"
Click Here.
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The
wait is over. Andy Nyman’s Bulletproof is back from the printers
and is now being prepared for shipping. This 296 page book is packed
with all Nyman’s published work so far, plus new, never-before published
routines. Todd Karr says "It's the most concise yet powerful book I've
published... it's an epic work!" Here’s what magicians are saying:
"Nyman is my man. A new book full of his twisted and wonderful thinking
- will be a treasure for those who get the chance to look inside."
Michael Weber. "Andy Nyman is a creative dynamo. When he starts
thinking, the sparks start flying." Max Maven. "Andy's work is an
inspiration! I am in awe of his ability to fuse elegant methods with
dynamic plotlines." Jeff McBride. Bulletproof is limited to just 750
numbered leather bound copies, each signed by Andy, including a new CD
interview, a DVD documentary and an array of specially produced props.
Almost two-thirds have been pre-sold, so order now before this book is
sold out!
www.miraclefactory.net.
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Britain's
Got Talent... but it's busy working overseas. Illusionist and
magician Craig Christian is currently appearing alongside Timo Marc,
Timothy Trust & Diamond, Gaetan Bloom, Malin Nilsson and Sebastian
Nicolas at the Krystal Palace Theatre in Leipzig, Germany for a
three-month season in 'Illusia' a full evening of comedy, illusion and
magic. Craig co-produced some of the pieces so that the cast could be
interwoven into different parts of the show.
www.krystallpalast.de.
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Paul Zenon
returns to Countdown's Dictionary Corner on Channel 4 for a week of
magic and trickery commencing Monday 13th December. "Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley host as
contestants race against the clock to pit their wits with nothing more
than vowels, consonants and numbers up their sleeves. With Dictionary
Corner guest Paul Zenon." See
TV Magic.
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Conjuring
at the Court – Thursday evening, 30th December. "The regular show
sees Conjuring at the Court back at the Drayton Court after two months
away. It features both performers new to the Court and also the return
of some of the best of those who have stunned us before. Tremble at
Martin Cox, the hard man of magic; laugh at the sophisticated magicomic
vignettes created by talented Richard McDougall; wonder at the stylish
conjuring of Scott Penrose; and be entranced by the astounding hypnotist
Anthony Jacquin. Compered by the very funny Stephen Barry. The show is
in the refurbished function room of the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue,
West Ealing W13 8PH (Map).
Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm and lasts 2 hours with an interval.
Tickets £10 via
www.conjuringatthecourt.com, email
tickets@conjuringatthecourt.com, or on the door if available."
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Close-up
magician and publisher Andi Gladwin is profiled in MAGIC Magazine
this month. The 12 page feature includes a biography, detailing his move
from a career in marketing to becoming a professional magician. The
article is followed be a one-man Talk About Tricks column featuring six
of the best from Andi. Subscribe to MAGIC:
www.magicmagazine.com, and keep up-to-date with Andi:
www.illusionist.co.uk/magician-blog.
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Beyond
ESP3 - just released! MagicBox email: "Our much anticipated Beyond
ESP3 package has finally been released. Beyond ESP2 sold 10,000 decks
and has received rave reviews from the worlds finest mentalists. This
unrivaled set of marked ESP cards comes complete with two decks,
gimmicks and several routines from several top mentalists including
Osterlind, Maven, Earle, Banacheck and more..." Visit
www.magicbox.uk.com today!
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MagicTricks.co.uk
are holding a massive competition giving away hundreds and hundreds
of pounds worth of magic goodies. Entering is simple, just follow the 3
easy steps on the screen - visit
www.magictricks.co.uk/competition.asp. All the names will be put
into a hat and 3 winners will be drawn at random and the lucky winner
will be announced on their Facebook page, winning all the magic tricks
in the photo! 2nd and 3rd prize will win a smaller selection of items.
Good Luck!
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Congratulations
to Mark Conlin for winning both the
Newcastle Magic Circle Close-Up Competition and the North East
Inter-Society Magic Competition recently. Mark is pictured here
receiving his trophies from Newcastle Magic Circle President Graeme
Shaw.
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The
Merchant of Magic is giving away a full Extreme Snowstorm Canon set
(Worth £90) to one lucky winner. The Extreme Snowstorm personal cannon,
can be used to fire snowflakes, confetti, sponge balls, silks and rope
etc, directly from the performers sleeve. MoM are looking for
interesting, creative ideas on how you would use your Snowstorm Cannon
if you won one! For full details and a demo trailer visit
www.magicshop.co.uk. The competition closes on 12th December.
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Rare
opportunity for magic collector. John Derris has a portfolio of
personal letters (circa 1930) of magicians of the last century in their
own handwriting including complete letters and signatures from Kalanag,
Dante, Cecil Keech, Raoul, Deveen, Silent Mora, James Wakefeld, Ino,
Herbert Milton, Merlin, Ernest Sewell, T. Nelson Downs, Chris Charlton,
Professor Edgar, Chong, Vernon Foster, Alf Browne, Pierre Cordell, The
Great Levante, Chas. Crayford, Louis Lam, The Great Ovette, Edward
Proudlock, Jack Le Dair, Cyril Yettmah, Charles O. Williams and James A.
Revill. Together with a 12 page feature article with photos of Cardini.
If you're interested contact John Derris
europro@tiscali.co.uk or 020
8467 7856.
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Tenyo
2011. Merlins of Wakefield have just received the first batch of the
new 2011 Tenyo range. There are four different effects for 2011, all
from the classic magic range. The effects are
4D Surprise,
Cloud Money,
Ghost Lamp and
Trap Box. For more information, videos, and details of the Tenyo
2011 'Special Offer' visit Merlins:
www.merlinswakefield.com today.
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How
to start cults and influence people. Kieron Kirkland is performing
his contemporary mentalism show "How to start cults and influence
people" at the Jermyn Street theatre, London, at 10.45pm on Friday 10th
December, as the final show of the 'Late Night Magic' season. The show
takes a light hearted look at some of society's modern cults, and lets
the audience experience some of the skills a cult leader may employ to
get you involved... You'll see everything from Star Wars to Countdown,
and Russian roulette played with a cup of bleach! Tickets available from
www.lastminute.com for just £7.
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Paul Gordon presents his all-new commercial card magic lecture for Wellingborough Magicians
Guild on Thursday 9th December at 7.30pm at All Hallows Church Hall,
Church Street, Wellingborough.
www.wellingboroughmagicians.com.
www.paulgordon.net.
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This
magical shot shows Magician, Jayne Corrigan with Theo Pathitis from
Dragon’s Den, and has also captured John Cleese perfectly in the
background! Jayne says “I was both amazed and delighted when I saw the
picture; I knew John Cleese was amongst a whole host of celebrities at
the event, but I had no idea he was standing right behind me at the
time!” she adds “I did see him later on in the evening when I performed
magic at his table though!” Jayne concludes “I’m definitely going to add
this picture to the celebrity gallery on my web site. There are about 20
pictures on there already and I have about 20 new ones to put on, and
this will definitely be one of them!”
www.magicbyjayne.co.uk.
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Magicians
- Sunday 5th December at 10.45pm on ITV1.
"Harry and Karl haven't spoken since the day Harry discovered his wife's
infidelity with his magic-act partner and then accidentally cut her head
off on stage. But when an international magic competition offers a big
cash prize, they decide to re-form."
British magic's very own cult classic, don't miss it! (DT). Like the
poster? Click Here!
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Magic
Show - Last chance to see this highly successful Hayward Gallery Touring
exhibition curated by visual artist and magician Jonathan Allen as
it completes the final weeks of its year-long UK tour at the
Pump House Gallery in London's Battersea Park, ending 19th December
(Map).
Four-starred exhibition of the week in
Time Out magazine, Magic Show brings together 24 visual artists
whose work explores how visual art and magic often share common ground.
Highlights include art-world bad-boys Jake & Dinos Chapman working in
collaboration with Derren Brown, and an archival section exploring
magic's sometimes surprising connections to the world of politics,
warfare, marketing and religion, including rare items from the
collections of Eddie Dawes, Paul Kieve, Scott Penrose, Peter Lane, John
Fisher, and The Magic Circle. A richly illustrated catalogue contains
new writing from Simon During, Brigitte Felderer, Peter Lamont, Pierre
Taillefer, Helen Varola and Marina Warner.
www.southbankcentre.co.uk More information is available on the South
Bank Centre here.
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Fundraising
Event - Fleetwood. 7.30pm-11pm on Saturday 5th March at the Marine
Hall, Fleetwood: "Superb line up of artists including comedy Magician
Chubbz, 9 year old singing sensation Chloe Ann, dance troupe Royal Funk
and another 12 acts on the bill, please support this very worthy cause."
For tickets and further details email
Lonewolf58585@aol.com.
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