Number 585 - 10th September 2011
Booked
for Blackpool, 2012. Peter Eldin updates: "Artistes so far booked for the greatest convention ever, Blackpool 2012,
include Ed Alonzo, the misfit of magic; Amethyst, international
escapologists and illusionists; Christian Farla, spectacular illusions
from Holland; Charlie Frye & Co., unique blend of comedy, magic and
juggling; Axel Hecklau, baffler from Berlin; John Martin, brilliant
comedian; Jimmy Tamley, versatile ventriloquist with a host of unique
characters; Steve Walls, Newcastle-born comedian, singer and actor, and
Michael Weber, award-winning magic and mentalism. More names to follow.
The convention runs from 17th to 19th February 2012. At just £85
(Juniors £55) it is amazing value for money. Registration includes entry
to all events, a book entitled 'David Howarth’s Miracles of Magic' value
£25, and a souvenir programme value £6. There are also tickets available
for individual days and/or the three gala shows. Log on to
www.blackpoolmagic.com
for more details and a registration form."
10.9.11
Paul
Zenon is back home following a run of 23 guest spots (in a week!) at the
Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which included a one-off show, 'Paul to Paul',
interviewing Paul Daniels and raising funds for the Wonderbus charity in the
process
www.thewonderbus.org. All this week Paul Zenon can be seen on Channel 4's
Countdown in Dictionary Corner, his 8th year guesting on this ever-popular show.
On Monday 12th he'll be presenting a talk at The Magic Circle, entitled 'Harry
and the Mystery of the Disappearing Aeroplane', on the subject of Houdini being
the first person to pilot a powered aircraft in Australia, a century ago, and
the following Monday, 19th September, Paul can be seen live on stage in
Palladium Magic,
(and in the audience there'll be a crowd from the Wonderbus itself).
www.paulzenon.com.
10.9.11
The
Session is back! Boasting a fantastic new venue and an all-star
international line-up, the team have done it again. The Session will take place
on January 14th and 15th in a new venue in Cheltenham (just a couple of miles
from the previous venue) and the line-up includes Kainoa Harbottle (USA), Wayne
Houchin (photo, USA), Michael Vincent (UK) and Dani DaOrtiz (Spain) with many
more names to be announced. Tickets always sell out at least a month before the
event, so book your ticket today
www.sessionconvention.com.
10.9.11
Paul
Daniels 'Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow'. The Autumn Tour will feature Debbie
McGee and Martin Daniels - visit
www.pauldaniels.co.uk/tour-dates for tour dates (September, October,
November) and venues.
10.9.11
Dynamo:
Magician Impossible will be released on DVD by Universal Pictures UK on
October 10th: "Tipped as the most exciting British magician to emerge in decades
and with a list of celebrity fans that reads like a 'who's who' of the Hollywood
elite, Dynamo: Magician Impossible is the story of an ordinary boy from
Bradford living an extraordinary life. Like his dear grandfather before him,
Dynamo grew up practicing precision card-handling and developing powerful
magical skills. The series sees the 28-year-old travelling the globe as the
unassuming anti-hero who just happens to astound everyone he meets, whether it's
an international footballer or Hollywood actor. In episode one, Dynamo performs
his spectacular matrix style levitation, physically moves a girl's tan line on
the glamorous Miami Beach and performs magic with Manchester rock legend Ian
Brown. Other highlights in this mind blowing series include; transporting a
mobile phone into a glass beer bottle, magically transforming snow into diamonds
in the Austrian mountains and bringing a flutter of butterflies to life in
Hollywood's famous Chateau Marmont. Throughout the series, Dynamo: Magician
Impossible will take viewers on his magical journey before stunning them with
incredible, headline-grabbing stunts beyond the realms of possibility."
Dynamo: Magician Impossible will be released on October 10th; to pre-order
from Amazon.co.uk
Click Here.
10.9.11
Conjuring at the Court – Thursday 29th September. Organiser
Russell Levinson writes "Our September show presents the sheer variety
of magical entertainment. Four well-known international performers, each
with a completely different approach to the art of conjuring: Ian
Rowland is one of the most successful international mind-readers; much
in demand in the corporate world for his uncanny insights into
psychology. Marc Oberon, presenting miracles that have even magicians’
jaws dropping. Michael Vadini (photo), a Polish magician, performs visual magic
with grace and elegance and Tim Shoesmith, fresh from his show in
Edinburgh; quick-witted, lively, his clever conjuring is full of humour.
I’ll be hosting the night. You will have a good view, a comfortable
seat, and can get a drink or two from the bar to enjoy while watching
the magic. The pub also serves food." Venue: The Drayton Court, 2 The
Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 8PH (Map).
Doors open at 7.30pm, the show starts at 8pm and runs to about 10pm with
an interval. Book in advance if you can:
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
10.9.11
Wessex
Magical Association Dinner: "Laura London is the star attraction at
the Wessex Magical Association's dinner at 7pm on Friday 21st October at
the Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth, BH1 3QQ (Map).
Laura will perform at the tables and her after-dinner cabaret show. In
dramatic contrast, the Vox Brothers will entertain with psychic
mysteries, culminating in their Spirit Cabinet act. Jana Bundy
will introduce these artistes to bring her year as WMA president to a
fitting climax. Laura was the youngest ever female magician to be
admitted to The Magic Circle, works internationally and performed at the
Queen's 80th birthday. Although she didn't actually fool Penn & Teller
during their August bank holiday show, Penn told her, 'we need you in
Vegas!' We need you in Bournemouth! Tickets for the
black-tie/lounge-suit event dinner, with close-up magic, music,
illusioneers tombola and stylish cabaret are available from treasurer
Andy Nineham on 01305 833439 at only £30.
www.wmagic.co.uk,
www.lauralondonmagic.co.uk."
10.9.11
Instead
of Abracadabra, the 2010 Oscar nominated short from Sweden.
Part One,
Part Two,
Part Three. "...I'm more up close, Gothic, death and mayhem..."
Do you do children's parties? "Sure, absolutely..."
10.9.11
Blackpool
Magicians' Club, lecture programme change. In a last minute change
to the programme Geoffrey Durham will be lecturing at Blackpool
Magician’s Club on Tuesday 13th September instead of Ian Keable. It is
hoped that Ian will be available at a later date. Geoffrey’s lecture is
open to all members and associates of Blackpool Magicians’ Club at their
headquarters to the rear of 1 Sherbourne Road, North Shore, Blackpool,
Lancashire FY1 2PW. Doors open from 6.30pm.
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
10.9.11
Sensation
- the ultimate variety show. Richard Griffin writes: "I have now
been able to add two more fantastic acts to the bill. Iona Luvsandorj,
an amazing contortionist who appeared on Britain's Got Talent and is a
world record holder, who Simon Cowell called 'utterly spellbinding' and
a great street dance act called Makin Steps. I now have 14 acts in one
of the largest variety shows in the UK. Tickets are unbelievably priced
between £13.50 and £17.50. These are all top pro acts that work all over
the world and are personal friends of mine and that's why I can sell
tickets at this price. Saturday, 22nd October, at the Harlow Playhouse.
Book online at
www.playhouseharlow.com or call the box office on 01279 431945."
10.9.11
Joker
Magic Dealer Dem/lecture at The Mystic Ring. Gyula Czili, award winning
magician from Hungary and owner of Joker Magic, will give a lecture/dealer dem
at the Mystic Ring on Thursday 15th September at 7.45pm. The Mystic Ring meet at
Dunstable Conservative Club, 49 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire. For
more details visit
www.mysticring.co.uk.
10.9.11
The
New Sooty Show. Geoffrey Newton ( British Ring IBM PRO) writes: The
New Sooty Show is now being broadcast weekdays on Mini CITV (Sky Channel
621, Freeview 72, Virgin Media 734, Talk TV 307 and Freesat 602) at
10.10am and 1.25pm. Those of you with young children, or young
grandchildren I am sure will enjoy watching this 26 part series with
them. Or maybe like me it will bring back those black and white memories
of 60 years ago when Harry Corbett brought this lovable little character
to the TV screen. There are guest stars in the series including Matthew
Corbett (Harry’s Son) and Debbie Magee. The programmes are produced by
Tivoli Media which is wholly owned by Cadell’s Ltd an established
entertainment and leisure business based in the South West of England
and owners of the Sooty brand. If of course want to see Sooty on stage,
well he features with Richard Cadell at the IBM British Ring Convention
Children’s Show at the Southport Theatre on Saturday morning 24th
September. You might even win a Sooty Goodie Bag! Convention details are
on
www.magicconvention.co.uk.
10.9.11
Chris
Hare Harebrain Mentalism Lecture. Portsmouth & District Magic Circle
will be hosting Chris Hare's "Harebrain Mentalism Lecture" on Monday
12th September at 7.30pm. Non PDMC Magicians are welcome £8.00
admission. Venue: Portsmouth & District Magic Circle, Buckland Community
Centre, Malins Road, Buckland, Portsmouth PO2 7BL (Map).
www.mindboggler.co.uk.
10.9.11
High
Jinx can be seen in the High Jinx Magic and Circus Roadshow in
October "Packed with awesome illusions and dangerous escapes, along with
fantastic fun and crazy circus tricks, this is a show for all of the family" and
Aladdin "the most magical pantomime of them all" in December. See
What's On for details.
10.9.11
Michael
Finney Lecture - Darlington Magic Circle. Darlington Magic Circle are
pleased to be hosting a lecture by the 2009 World Comedy Magic Act of the Year,
Michael Finney on Thursday 15th September. Michael Finney's magic and comedy
have taken him around the world. Comedy clubs, corporate functions, network TV -
you name it, he's done it, including an appearance at the US Presidential
Inaugural Ceremony. The lecture will be held at The Railway Institute, 93 North
Road, Darlington DL1 2PP (Map)
with a prompt 8pm start. For visiting magicians entry is just £5 - contact the
Secretary, Stuart Hodgson
magic@stu-di-doo.com to confirm your attendance as numbers may be limited.
10.9.11
Lex
Schoppi, the German quick change artist, author and coach, also draws magic cartoons
and is the in-house cartoonist for Wittus Witt's magazine 'Magische Welt'
www.magischewelt.de.
Lex has now added a gallery of "funny world class magicians" to his
website including Liu Chien with his ACAAN effect seen at the EMC, Jeff McBride, Banachek, Penn & Teller, and many other
magic favourites:
www.quickchange.de/2011/08/30/liu-chien-en.
10.9.11
Luke
Jermay Lecture - Watford Association of Magicians. "Luke Jermay - Mind
reader extraordinaire. Direct from a two-year run in Las Vegas and hit reviews,
Luke Jermay lectures for the Watford Association of Magicians on the 6th of
December at 8pm. Luke shares the theory, method and thinking underpinning his
professional performances. All magicians welcome. Non WAM members £10. Further
details at www.wamclub.co.uk
or email
juliecarpenter@themagiccircle.co.uk. To see him perform on CBS
Click Here. WAM meets in
Bricket Wood near St Albans, email Julie Carpenter for details."
10.9.11
The
Safety Net. New, from RTSMagic.com: "If you are going to spend in
excess of £100 on something that can harm you ... doesn't it make sense
to spend a little more on something that can protect you? The Safety Net
is a precision made system to remove possible danger from an impaled
illusion. A device that is invisible to the audience, but gives you the
performer the freedom to commit 100% to the finality of the trick. We
all know that’s how strong magic is created. With the fear of getting
hurt out of the way you can now concentrate on your performance. To see
The Safety Net being demonstrated go to
www.rtsmagic.com."
10.9.11
Take
Me Out, ITV1’s hit Saturday Night Show - auditioning now! Once again
host Paddy McGuinness is ready to play cupid. The show is
looking for single men to take part, and are keen to hear from
magicians as the show includes a short performance spot. Remember... No Likey No Lighty! To apply visit
www.itv.com/takemeout
or call 020 7691 6050.
10.9.11
Music Control RF Remote System for the iPod.
Gary Dunn has a new batch of RF remote controls for the iPod in stock
(as featured in his 'Sound of Music' workshop at Kidology 2011). They
can be ordered directly from Gary for £25 plus £2.50 p&p. Email
garydunn@mac.com for details.
10.9.11
The
South Downs Magicians held their annual stage competition on
Wednesday, 7th September. Paul Martin won the event for the second year
running, beating six other competitors. He impressed the audience of
magicians, family and friends with a series of well-executed effects
including multiple paper flower productions, a three Linking Ring
routine and a Gypsy Thread using the string attached to a balloon. The
competition is held in the memory of Shaun O'Donoghue, one of the
co-founders of the South Downs Magicians who served as the club
Treasurer for 25 years.
www.southdownsmagicians.co.uk.
10.9.11
Merlins
of Wakefield's latest 16 page Preview for Sep/Oct is now out, and
it's free. Containing over 70 great magic effects, there's bound to be
something of interest for every magician. For a printed copy, email your
address to merlins@btconnect.com.
If you'd prefer a PDF, just email them with 'Premail' in the subject
box, and they'll email you a copy. Merlins will be at the IBM Convention
in Southport, and if you are going, can take items there for you to save
on postage.
www.merlinswakefield.com.
10.9.11
Camelot
Theme Park's resident jester 'Scoop' will be presenting a night of magic
and variety at Blackburn Thwaites Empire Theatre tonight (Saturday
10th). Scoop (Paul Dawson) will present a show packed with magic and
juggling and music from his special guest Sarah Dunn, performing hits
from Kylie and Rihanna. The show starts at 7.30pm and will run for
approximately one hour 45 minutes and is suitable for all the family.
Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for children from the theatre box
office on 01254 685500 or online via
www.thwaitesempiretheatre.co.uk. The Thwaites Empire Theatre is
situated on Aqueduct Road, Ewood, Blackburn BB2 4HT (Map).
10.9.11
The
first Midlands
Magic Day was held nearly two weeks ago now, with organisers
www.warpedmagic.co.uk
enjoying great feedback from their visitors,
dealers and lecturers. Ginny and Matthew email: "On the day our
dealers and lecturers made generous donations of magic prizes and Annabel de
Vetten-Peterson very kindly made us two outstanding 'magical' cakes, all for our
raffle in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice and we have today been advised by
Acorns that the proceeds amounted to £242.92, and we are extremely grateful to
everyone.
We would like to take this opportunity of thanking everyone who took part and to
all those who attended for making our first Midlands Magic Day a special day.
Thanking you,
Ginny and Matthew."
10.9.11
John Holt ebook. John Holt emails: I've just released a brand new ebook of card transpositions, called 'Planging Chaces'. All of the routines, except one, can be done with a borrowed and shuffled deck. I'm offering this ebook on a 'pay what you think it's worth' basis. Download the book, read it, try out the routines and then decide what you want to pay for it. I'm running this offer until 30th September, after which, the ebook will be withdrawn. All people have to do is visit www.johnholtmagic.wordpress.com/ebooks and follow the instructions." 10.9.11
Film Extras Needed for 'Anna Karenina' starring Keira Knightley, Aaron Johnson and Jude Law. "We are looking to recruit adult extras (aged over 16) from the Russian community in London for filming on dates between the end of September and late December... Priority given to casting Specific Roles. We are looking for: Circus Performers, Magicians (9.30am - 10.30am). Open Casting on Saturday 17th September 2011 between 09.30am and 5.30pm at St. Clements Church, Treadgold Street, London. Documentation: Please be aware that we can only involve those who have a valid UK work permit, UK or EU passport (together with a registration certificate if applicable). Please bring your documentation as proof, as we cannot consider you without this. We would like the men if possible to grow their hair, including facial, for the casting. On the day of the audition - if the Director chooses you - we will photograph you and take your contact details and measurements. Payment will be a daily rate of £100, although there will be additional payment for featured performances, especially for singers and musicians (amount to be confirmed.) If you have any queries, please email Charlie: extrasannakarenina@gmail.com. 10.9.11
Magic at the National Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield. A reminder from the National Fairground Archive at the University of Sheffield: "We are holding an open day on Tuesday 20th September between 10am & 4pm to promote our magic and illusion resources. We have an amazing collection of items which include posters, programmes, handbills and film and a selection will be on view in the reading room. We have some magicians that have volunteered to show their skills and entertain our students during the day but we would welcome more! For more info contact Ange a.r.greenwood@sheffield.ac.uk or Jane j.donaldson@sheffield.ac.uk." 10.9.11
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