Number 625 - 16th June 2012
Five
more Essential Magicians! From the organisers of The Essential Magic
Conference: Dani DaOrtiz. Dani DaOrtiz created a sensation when he appeared at
our very first conference. Since then he has gone on to baffle magicians all
over the world with his astonishingly brilliant magic. Luis Piedrahita: Movie
buffs will recognize Luis as the writer and director of Fermat’s Room, a Spanish
thriller. He’s also one of the most exciting magicians in Spain. Max Maven. Max
is a real legend in the world of magic. A creator, writer and showman of the
first order. Michel Clavello. Michel Clavello is one of the co-owners of Vernet
Magic, the pioneering makers of thumbtips and other indispensible gimmicks and
accessories. Michel is an authority on the secrets of the holdout. Richard
Wiseman. Richard Wiseman is a Professor of Psychology at the University at
Hertfordshire. He’s an accomplished magician and an expert on deception. He
appears frequently on the media, has written over 60 academic articles and
several books, including The Luck Factor, Quirkology, 59 Seconds and
Paranormality. Join us on the 27th, 28th and 29th of July for the third and
final event in the Essential Magic Conference Trilogy. The Essential Magic
Conference is the world’s first digital conference for magic and magicians. 33
magicians, 3 days of magic. Watch live via the Internet. View on your computer,
your iPad or even your iPhone. Receive an 8 DVD Box Set of all the sessions once
the conference is over.
www.essentialmagicconference.com. EMC3. The circle is now complete.
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Portsmouth & District Magic Circle
- Sunday 4th November 2012: "This year will be the 49th Annual Portsmouth Jumbo Day!
We'll have all the regular features including The Sale with up to 100 New and Used
magic sellers, Merv Cole's Auction and Bob Hamilton's Magic Films. This year we
will also have a presentation by Walt Lees titled 'Pitching The Sven', a
mini-lecture by Paul Gordon called 'All New Killer Card Magic' and a Workshop by
Rikki Mark called 'Rubber Band Magic for Beginners'. The Close Up Sessions will
feature Dave Forrest, Paul Gordon, Walt Lees and Joe Tooley. At the end of the
day, Ian Keable, Richard Pinner, Chris Rawlins, Rob Roy Collins and Sean Lobban
will perform in The Gala Show.
The Star Lecturer will be announced in July. It is a very big name!
The great news is that we have held 2011's prices for 2012. This means you can
buy a Fast Track ticket for the day for only £17.00 (£8.50 for under 16's).
Fast Track registration is available until Tuesday 16th October. See
www.jumboday.co.uk
full details.
Venue: Buckland Community Centre,
Malins Road,
Buckland,
Portsmouth, Hampshire
PO2 7BL (Map).
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Beat the Wand @ FISM 2012!
If you would like to be part of the ultimate magical, variety, talent showcase...
"Beat the Wand is a variety talent show starring convention attendees. A
show for the people by the people. Over the years non-magical acts have proved
to the most popular with the audience so we would love to continue the variety
aspect of the show.
Juggling, Escapology, Contortian, Geek Magic, Bizarre, Occult, Mind Reading,
Ventriloquism, World record attempts...
Of course magic is welcome too but remember the audience is 99.9%
magicians so whatever the act, it will need a novel twist or presentation to
capture the audience's interest. There have been some fantastic spoof magic acts
in the past which always go down very well.
The winner of the last Beat the Wand was Richard Whymark, a comedy impressionist
with a magical flavour so get your thinking caps on!
If you are interested in performing email Andy at
beatthewand@hotmail.co.uk for
entry details.
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Psychic
Magic - Magician Marc Spelmann: "Alternative Magician & Paranormalist Marc
Spelmann demonstrating what appears to be psychic magic and paranormal
abilities. With over 20 years of performing, creating and designing the
impossible, Spelmann is a true master of his craft. Some may believe that what
Spelmann achieves is real psychic power or paranormal ability whilst others will
think it is a simple magic trick or a hoax. This video is purely for
entertainment purposes and is uploaded here for artistic reasons only..." Watch
the video:
Click Here.
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News
from Victor Voitko and Stevens Magic Emporium: "Product Name Contest! We Need Your Help!
Win a $50.00 SME Gift Certificate! Take a few minutes and send us what you think
would be the 'best name' for this revolutionary device (see video below). Remember, there is so
much more that you can do with this effect - not just with balloons but also
including snowstorm and even PK magic! We will send a $50 SME Gift Certificate
to the person who provides us with that
name. Watch the video here:
www.magic-voitko.com and here:
www.stevensmagic.com.
Submit your idea's to Mark Stevens personally at:
mark@stevensmagic.com."
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Wide
Open School, Southbank, London. Wide Open School, is an unusual experiment
in learning, with courses devised and led by over 100 artists from 40 different
countries. The School is open to everyone and runs until July 11th. Of special
interest to magicians are the workshops run by Jochen Dehn 'Inventions and
Illusions (What Makes A Failure A Good Failure)'
Click Here and 'Abstract objects and the ship of Theseus'
Click Here.
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New website and exciting new quick change
products! Lee Alex introduced the "Colour Change Waistcoat" to the magic market
back in 2006. It has been performed by all kinds of entertainers worldwide, and
like all good things, it has been copied and, to coin a cliché, never equaled.
The "Colour Change Waistcoat" is now made with all new fabrics and a new, longer
fit. In conjunction with Swiss-born quick change artist Valerie, Lee Alex
introduces items by "Valerie Productions", including for the first time quick
change dresses for the female performer. The "Little Black Dress" as Lee has
christened the "' 2 in 1" dress is a self-contained single change which is very
fast, and requires the minimum of cover. Due to the fabric used in the
production of the dress, one sizes fits most. Lee is also working on more new
items in conjunction with several well-known magicians which will be added in
the future. To celebrate the launch of the new website, Lee is offering a 10%
discount on selected items from now until midnight his time (+2 GMT) on Sunday
17th June. In order to take advantage of the discount simple enter the code "NEW
WEB" when you check out.
www.magic2wear.com.
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Introducing
TricKlips Xtra from Mark Leveridge Magic. For several years customers have been
able to purchase TricKlips, which are Windows Media Player video files featuring
individual effects extracted from Mark's range of DVDs. Now the TricKlips range
is set to be expanded with the introduction of TricKlips Xtra, which will make
available routines not previously released on DVD. Each effect requires little
or no specialist apparatus and comes either on a CD or can be purchased as an
instant download. The first New Release in the TricKlips Xtra range is ready and
is called Breakout. This very easy to do routine comes directly from Mark's
current working repertoire and requires just a regular deck and a handkerchief.
A dem of the trick can be found on the Mark Leveridge Magic website
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
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Wizards of Waverly Place...
8.10am on Saturday 23rd June, on Disney. "Harper is transported into a Cinderella-like world after
reading a wizard story book and must rely on fairy godmother Alex to
turn things back to normal. Guest star David Copperfield." See
TV Magic. (The TV
Magic page is very light at the moment, but fear not, there's a lot
going on behind the scenes TV-magic-wise here in the UK right now...)
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A
Double Bill of Deception... Two Magic Shows and a Glimpse Inside The Magic
Circle. Expect the unexpected when an English 'magic boffin' and an Aussie
'storytelling wizard' team up at the headquarters of The Magic Circle, on Friday
13th July! An intriguing double bill will feature England's Oliver Meech -
finalist in The Magic Circle's Close-up Magician of the Year Competition; and
Australia's Bruce Glen - who attracted rave reviews at last year's Edinburgh
Fringe. Oliver Meech blends magic and mind-reading to take you on a journey
inside some extraordinary minds. In 'Live Brain Surgery', audiences will
experience strange surgery, bizarre neurological phenomena, and freaky tricks of
the mind. "Could rival superstar Derren Brown" Theatre Wales. Bruce Glen,
The Gentleman Magician, presents a unique combination of theatre, magic and
storytelling, on 'The Fringe of Reality' - a place not unlike the Twilight Zone
- where the impossible is rendered possible. A legendary London con-man will be
exposed, lost manuscripts from Wonderland will be uncovered and Houdini's feats
will be recreated. "Skillfully blurs the lines of fantasy and magic...and
takes us into a world of wonder and amazement" The Skinny. See two hit
Edinburgh Fringe shows, back to back, for the price of one - and seize a rare
opportunity to see inside 'The House of 10,000 Secrets', headquarters of The
Magic Circle. Doors open 7pm shows start 7.30pm. Book Online at
www.seetickets.com. Telephone bookings: 0871 220 0260 (calls cost 10p per
minute).
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Speaking
with Magic. John Field of Surrey has developed a lecture on speaking with
magic. As well as a showcase for his talents and a means of generating bookings,
the talk has produced shows leading to a substantial income for his Society.
This is not a “trick” lecture, but will show you the way to develop a talk,
which John has been delivering for over 40 years, and will enable you to exploit
this long neglected market. Contact John on 07759 609959 for more details.
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axelhecklau.com
- new website launches! Axel Hecklau has launched a new site showcasing his
exceptional product range,
www.axelhecklau.com and one of the stand-out effects is without doubt
Newsflash 2.0. Tear up a newspaper and restore it - lightning fast and
extremely visually, at chest height, full-sized and with totally natural
movement. Get all the valuable experience, and benefit from eight years of long
research and development. Easy overview with the quick tour; see the preparation
an presentation phases in full-length step-by-step segments from the magicians
point of view. Watch the demo video - you will be amazed!
www.axelhecklau.com.
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Jumbo
Magic Auction - Manchester. A Jumbo Magic Auction is being held on Monday
18th June by Manchester Circle of Magicians at Salford Masonic Hall, Hemsley
House, 41 The crescent, Salford, Manchester M5 4PE (Map).
Doors open at 5.30pm , viewing from 6pm, auction starts at 6.30pm. Free entry
for members, non-members £3.00. Star Auctioneers, Michael Shepherd and Derek
Lever. Hundreds of items for sale.
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TV
Magic Show Needs You! "Objective Productions, the company behind Derren
Brown, The Real Hustle and The Cube are making the children’s
magic show ‘Help! My Supply Teacher Is Magic’. Are you a talented young
magician (10-15), card flourisher or juggler? Perhaps you’re a 'pro' with a yo yo?! if you
have another wonderful and exciting talent we want to hear from you!" To get
involved apply through the official website:
Click Here.
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Look out for Welsh Magician Stuart Watkins on BBC1's Crimewatch Roadshow, not
in a mugshot parade but live in the studio, this Friday 22nd June at 9am.
www.stuartwatkins.co.uk.
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Paul
Gordon's new lecture is now taking bookings from magic clubs up and down the
country, Click
Here for lecture details, and his Newcastle
Card Capers
(Sunday 16th September) is now taking registrations too: "From 10am to 12:30am
Paul Gordon will present his Card Magic lecture. From 12.30am until 1.30pm,
Lunch will be held at the venue (or find a local pub.) Pay your own way, so
check with venue about food availability. The bar is open 12-2pm and we hope to
'session' then. From 1.30pm to 5pm, Paul Gordon will teach and discuss all the
nitty-gritty stuff: Angles, moves, nuances, misdirection, sleights, tricks,
routining, patter and more tricks! And, Paul will help teach registrants on
areas they struggle with. And - tips on 'The Business' of magic too!'"
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Funny
Tricks ...a one man comedy magic show. "In Funny Tricks Ian Keable, a
past recipient of the prestigious Magic Circle Comedy Award, illustrates the
techniques he uses to mystify his audience. Is the hand quicker than the eye, is
it all done with mirrors or does everything disappear up the sleeve? Ian
performs a multitude of different tricks demonstrating these secrets, ranging
from sleight of hand to reading minds - and all performed with laughs galore.
Whether you want to learn some of the magician’s innermost secrets, or be
thoroughly entertained by bewildering and hilarious magic, Funny Tricks is not
to be missed. “...simply mind-boggling.” Islington Gazette “...a
compendium of baffling, mesmerising tricks which left us all spellbound.”
Halifax Courier. 7.30pm on Thursday, 21st June at Norden Farm Centre for the
Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF (Map)
www.nordenfarm.org.
Tickets £13. To book call 01628 788 997 or email
boxoffice@nordenfarm.org book
online at www.nordenfarm.org.
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Zane's
Magic Shop: "Zane's Magic Shop has just added a number of Brand New products
to their website plus some products that are not new tricks/effects but
'classics' that we have not stocked before and also other products have been out
of stock for a while. Customers will need to scroll around the website to find
some of these Classic products new to ZMS. We have added quite a few and you
won't find them in the 'New Tricks' category. Worth a look, as some are hard to
find."
www.zanesmagicshop.com.
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"People
were sad when Craig Revel Horwood survived"
Click Here • "All things abracadabra at a new Brunswick magic shop"
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"Burnley magician making life as a joiner disappear"
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"JK Rowling is a liar: PC Sorcar Jr"
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"Magic and comedy hit show celebrates anniversary"
Click Here • "PlayStation wand lands Magic Circle spot"
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"Luminato: Mentalist Banachek predicts Star front page 10 days in advance"
Click Here •
"Penn & Teller masterfully tear down the wall between magician and audience"
Click Here •
"A magical sojourn in Hawaii"
Click Here •
"Cyril’s sleight-of-hand adventures, now a TV series"
Click Here •
"The born magician"
Click Here • "Magic and science: Together again at last"
Click Here •
"David Blaine Shark Trick: Illusionist Seems To Swim With A Great White Shark In
'Dressed For Dinner'"
Click Here •
"Exclusive: When David Blaine Suggested Killing Marina Abramovic"
Click Here •
Your magic news and reviews always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
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