Number 627 - 30th June 2012
This
week Drummond Money-Coutts launches his latest short film to YouTube, filmed
last month in Cairo whilst the city was under military curfew. Travelling back
to the supposed birthplace of magic in Egypt, the film seeks to look at quite
what magic means today - having been on the journey it has, since its beginnings
so many thousands of years ago.
Click Here.
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New
'bricks and mortar' magic shop opens in Tunbridge Wells! It's not often in
MagicWeek that we can report the opening of a new magic shop, but can this week,
as professional magician Adam Smith and Ady Finn have opened a brand new magic
shop in Tunbridge Wells, aptly named iLuv Magic. The shop stocks magic for all
levels, from beginner to expert, and also has a selection for young magicians too.
Pay them a visit and see the 1,000 playing card wall, that is currently raising
money for a local charity. iLuv Magic, 58 High Brooms Road, Tunbridge Wells,
Kent TN4 9DB (Map).
The opening hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am to 3pm, Tuesday and
Thursday 10am to 8pm, and Saturday from and 9.30am to 5pm.
www.iluvmagic.co.uk.
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Ian
Rowland's Applied Cold Reading Masterclass. Ian Rowland has set up two new
dates for his Applied Cold Reading (ACR) Masterclass: September 22-23 and
November 24-25 (the weekend after the Macmillan International Convention). Both
of these classes will be held in central London, with the precise venue given to
those who sign up. The ACR Masterclass, which Ian has been running since 2008,
does not teach ‘cold reading’ as such, and has nothing to do with giving psychic
readings. It teaches how to use some cold reading techniques in other contexts,
such as sales and management, or building up your own business. To date,
attendees have included magicians (including Lior Manor, Lee Warren, Romany and
Neil Henry) as well as men and women from many different walks of life and from
about 15 different countries! For full details, see
www.appliedcoldreading.com.
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The Final Five! Only a month to go before
this year’s Essential Magic Conference. The organisers announce their final
five:
David Berglas. Yes, the incredible David Berglas is returning to EMC. David is a
true international man of mystery. Miracles are his trademark, always taking an
effect beyond the limits of magic into the realm of the impossible.
Gene Matsuura. Gene Matsuura is famous for his extensive study of the magic of
Slydini. In the 1970s they began a book project together. Slydini discussed his
methods, particularly the timing, co-ordination and psychological ploys that
underpinned his routines.
Hiro Sakai. Hiro Sakai is new to EMC. He is well known in Japan and Korea where
he has appeared on television many times, often in the character of ‘Dr Leon.’
Mike Caveney. We never know quite what to expect from Mike Caveney. In past
conferences he has produced a fat chicken from an egg bag and explained one of
the world’s greatest illusions. He is a performer, author and historian. A
member of The Inner Magic Circle, was voted Stage Magician of the Year by the
famous Magic Castle in Hollywood.
Stan Allen. Stan is another welcome returnee to EMC. He is the publisher of
Magic magazine and the producer of the Magic Live convention in Las Vegas. He
has a lifetime of professional experience in magic and his presentations are
entertaining, informative and inspirational. Essential Magic Conference, 27th,
28th and 29th July, register today!
www.essentialmagicconference.com.
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Conjuring
at the Court - Thursday 26th July.
Conjuring at the Court enters its fourth year with a show featuring Romany, Diva
of Magic, booked all over the world for her colourful, spectacular and funny
act. Plus the comedy magic of Tim Shoesmith, the conjuring of co-producer
Russell Levinson, and the hilarious Irish juggler Michael Pearse. Compered by
magician Peter Scarlett, well-known for hosting public shows at The Magic
Circle. Doors open 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm. Or come early to make an
evening of it with dinner in the pub. It’s just 12 minutes from Central London
by overground rail from Paddington to West Ealing, and the pub is 2 minutes walk
from the station. The Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing W13 8PH. Tickets
£10 from www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
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Dynamo:
Magician Impossible
9pm on Thursday 5th July on Watch. The first of the new series, as
featured last week:
"The acclaimed magician returns to Watch for a new and exclusive
series. In this first episode, Dynamo attends the World Poker Tour in
Venice and reads the mind of singer Labrinth." See
TV Magic for listings.
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Magic
Night, Madame JoJo's - London, on Friday July 6th promises... "The glass
munching, mind reading and banana trick show with the crazy clown gags
and saucy songs. The natural born trickster Magic Brian joins us briefly
from the US with his comic tricks using nails, glass and gags whilst
Pete Antoniou, the mental marvel, ensures no mind is safe and will
stroll, casually, through your head and life and then tell the world, a
bit like gossip but much more gasp-inducing. The gorgeous Delores Deluxe
reveals her proclivities in song and does the best banana trick in town
and Chris Lynam will throw confetti, jokes and himself at the audience
in costumes that will haunt your dreams forever." Doors open 7pm show starts at 7.45pm. Tickets £12 including entry to
'Good Foot'. Show ticket plus dinner: £24.00. Tickets:
www.ticketweb.co.uk
www.lastminute.com
or Ticket Web on 08444 77 1000. Madame JoJo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street,
London W1F 0SE (Map)
020 734 3040
www.magicnight.co.uk.
Advertisement Feature
FISM 2012 - LIMITED OPPORTUNITY
Blackpool Magicians' Club is pleased to announce that there are Daytime
Registrations available at £60 per day.
Also there are a limited number of Evening Event show tickets available
at £30 each.
These registrations and tickets will only be available from the
Registration Desk from Monday 9th July.
For further details contact our Registration Team
Arthur Casson - Tel: 07870 661464
or
Ann Plant - Tel: 07743 724383
Magicians
of Facebook UK Convention. Alex D Fisher emails: "The organisers of the
Magicians of Facebook UK mini convention have extended the draw for a free
ticket to Sunday lunchtime! The
mini convention takes place on October 21st in Bromsgrove and features, Stephen
(love the spike) Leathwaite, Tom (not the 3fly) Crosbie, Wayne (looking sharp)
Goodman. and Luke (ummm just Luke) Jermay. For your ticket please go direct to
the website www.mofbukconvention.webs.com."
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ACES
Magic Society - new website. Nicky Lewis emails: ACES Magic Society are delighted to announce they have a new website which
will run in conjunction with their existing one.
www.acesmagic.net has a blog,
things to sell and details on how to join this thriving Sussex society which now
boasts members from 14 to some elder statesmen of magic too. A great atmosphere,
plenty of fun and opportunities to perform. Any enquiries regarding membership
or putting on a show, please contact Secretary Nicky Lewis for more details on
01903 532413.
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Magi
Winner: Nick Barnes. Geoffrey Newton PRO writes: Nick Barnes recently won
The Order of The Magi (Manchester’s Magicians’ Society) Close up Magic Trophy
for the third time. His sleight of hand and amusing patter warded off all his
competitors to receive top marks from both lay and magical judges at this annual
competition. He not only took the main trophy but also the Best Card Trick
Shield for exceptional digital dexterity with a pack of cards being probably the
first person to receive both awards at the same time in the history of the Magi.
Nick’s successes amongst his peer group are equally matched with his busy career
as a professional children’s entertainer and cabaret magician. His activities
over the Jubilee Weekend alone took him to Knutsford, Nantwich, Wilmslow,
Whitchurch, and Leeds. On arrival back in his home town of Congleton in late
afternoon on the Tuesday he was able to enjoy a street party from the other side
so to speak. A well earned rest I’m sure.
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Steve Price AIMC lectures
at the Ilford Magical Society next Wednesday, 4th
July on 'Prop Magic' Venue: The Parkside Community Centre, 176 Goodmayes Lane,
Goodmayes, Ilford IG3 9PP (Map) starting at 8pm. Visitors are welcome, £10
door charge. Paul Clancy.
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Ed
Fringe, in the spotlight: Morgan & West. Acclaimed magicians Morgan & West
follow Vegas and Adelaide with two new shows for Edinburgh 2012: Morgan &
West: Clockwork Miracles and Morgan & West: Lying, Cheating Scoundrels.
Gilded Balloon Teviot, 4.30pm (Clockwork Miracles) and 12 midnight (Lying,
Cheating Scoundrels). A classic magic show for all the family, Morgan & West:
Clockwork Miracles, plays the Gilded Balloon Teviot from 1st–27th August at
4.30pm. Offering everything their dedicated following has come to know and love
- and more - the Victorian conjurers invite you to a world of mysterious
methods and magical marvels in their workshop of wonders. Later on, the
prestidigitating pair will let down their hair and put on their poker faces for
an exclusive interactive late-night soiree of tricks, tales and swindles in
Morgan & West: Lying, Cheating Scoundrels. The show will allow a limited
audience to get up-close and personal across a card table each night from
1st–26th August at 12 midnight. Innovative and original - from their
now-ubiquitous time-travelling Victorian personae to their intricately
constructed live shows - Morgan & West were first seen at the Edinburgh Festival
in 2009. Now, following a sell-out run at the Adelaide Fringe and a rave
reception for their Las Vegas debut, the comedic conjurors have quit their
secondary-school day jobs and return to the city where it all began to blow your
socks off! See
What's On for Ed Fringe
listings.
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Magic
Boot Sale - Hertfordshire. This Thursday, 5th July, The Merlin Magical Society is holding its annual Magic
Boot Sale at
Little Heath Parish Hall,
Thornton Road,
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
EN6 1JJ (Map).
Here's a chance for magicians to sell their unwanted items. Doors open at 6.30pm to 9.30pm
(6pm for sellers).
If you would like to sell your props it’s only £5 per table. We are holding this
event at our normal headquarters this year so there's plenty of easy parking at the hall.
John Clayton, Secretary. More info:
www.merlinmagicalsociety.co.uk.
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Magicseen,
July 2012. Editor Mark Leveridge writes: Magicseen Issue 45 for July 2012 is on
its way to subscribers and our summer issue is the perfect companion to pop into
your suitcase if you are off on holiday over the next few weeks. Our cover star
is Ian D. Montfort, the alter ego of Tom Binns, whose hilarious shows featuring
the mindreading psychic are getting rave reviews wherever he performs. Also
getting huge praise is Florian Zimmer, the young German magician who is a winner
of the German Magic Championships and whose TV career is starting to go places.
We talk in detail to both these gentlemen as well as to John Marshall, who owns
a number of top comedy clubs across the UK where many of the best stand up
comedians first started out. If the sun shines and you suddenly fancy doing some
magic busking, make sure to read Street Wise in the current issue as Noel
Britten and Keith Fields will set you straight on what you need to know to make
a success of it. As well as this we go behind the scenes at Merlins of Wakefield
to find out what a typical week holds for them, we have a feature on Uday Magic
from India, discover the good work that Marvin's Magic Schools are doing for the
next generation of budding magicians, and ensure you get a laugh with a whole
series of gags from Tim Vine and Gary Delaney in One-Liner Heaven. Top this off
with the Masterclass featuring two good card effects, a whole list of Product
Reviews, plus of course news, letters and other entertaining and informative
bits and pieces, and you can see we've done our best to ensure you have a good
summer. You can get your copy now from
www.magicseen.co.uk.
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Trevor
Duffy Lecture - Winchester. Winchester Magical Society is delighted to
announce an exclusive lecture. Trevor Duffy, the award-winning comedy magician
and innovator of magic is presenting his only UK lecture this year on Thursday
July 5th in Winchester. Inventor of the 'Phil Trick', Trevor will be presenting
his new lecture 'Negotiating the Barriers' including discussions on close-up and
platform shows, tricks with coins, thin cards, banknotes and special innovations
with clothing. He'll also be discussing ways to keep oneself motivated and
positive and will share his unique practice methods. A rare appearance in the UK
by a world-renowned performer. The lecture starts at 8pm at Badger Farm
Community Centre, Winchester (SO22 4QB). Visitors are welcome for a nominal £5
fee. More details contact Philip Smith (philipksmith@me.com
or visit the website at www.winchestermagic.com). Trevor's web site is at
www.trevorduffy.co.za.
Philip Smith.
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Danny
Archer Webinar. Roy Zaltsman writes: "You are invited to enjoy a free webinar
(on-line interview and training) with Danny Archer on Sunday, July 1st at
8pm GMT (see
www.timeanddate.com for international times). During the webinar Danny will
answer your questions and teach you a few tricks that will make your day! We can
hold up to 100 magicians and it's going to be full, so please 'save your seat'
now: www.telepathy.co.il/unpublished."
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There
was a magic spell of bowling in the air last week, literally, for Paul Craven
the resident magician for the celebrity Bunbury Cricket team. A regular player
in the team over recent years, Paul's most recent game at Carlton near Newmarket
featured cricketers Michael Holding (pictured with Paul), Darren Gough, Graham
Cowdrey, Chris Silverwood and Joe Denly, as well as jockey Walter Swinburn.
Asked to bowl by skipper David English CBE in front of a large crowd, Paul's
four over spell of slow bowling resulted in five wickets for six runs -
improbably magical statistics that in Paul's words "prove that even a blind
noseless pig can surely find the occasional truffle..." The Bunburys have raised
over £16 million pounds for charity over the last quarter of a century, and
their games always offer a great family day out with auctions, comedy, music and
sideshows, especially as players have ranged from Eric Clapton to Rory Bremner
to members of the Harry Potter cast. For more details see
www.bunburycricket.com.
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Shane
Morrison is the winner of the 2012 Nottingham Guild of Magicians Close-Up
Competition. Moira Fletcher reports: This was held on Sunday 17th June. The
setting was around tables while the guests were enjoying a buffet meal, and
drinks being served at the tables. This resulted in the competition being a more
realistic performance situation. Shane was a worthy winner of this award. His
skill with cards is a joy to watch and with such a pleasant and friendly manner
he was well received at all the tables. Card control, slights and incredible
styles of cutting cards, along with very clever magic, put Shane well in the
lead with his magical ability. A past winner of the Dittia Shield for
Manipulation at the British Ring convention, Shane is now out working around
Nottingham at various venues, and is very popular at student venues. He is very
proud to have won the competition as he knows he was up against some very strong
performers.
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Watford
Association of Magicians annual Fish & Chip Supper! Andy Clockwise writes:
On Tuesday 3rd July it's the Watford Association of Magicians annual Fish & Chip
Supper and you're all invited - you can't all come, but you're all invited.
There will be WAM members performing Close-Up Magic at your table as you await
for dinner to arrive - a choice of fish/pie/burger/veggie burger & chips, and an
all star show featuring
Martin Cox,
Ian Manly, Paul
Megram and the brilliant
Max Somerset
all held together by your compere for the evening, Andy Clockwise. All this for
just £7 per person - yes! just £7 per person. Places are limited to just 70
tickets so if you'd like a great night out for very little money do drop an
email to
andyclockwise@btinternet.com and he'll reply with all the information you
need. Children welcome.
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The
Amazing Morgan Stewart St Paul (part of Morgan's team) writes: "Nine year old
Morgan Price aka 'The Amazing Morgan' has been nominated by Nickleodeon TV to
take part in the UK Skills Award! Morgan has been performing her own stage and
illusion show since the age of 5, raising thousands of pounds for charity. She
has reached the final four in the Best Trick Category. Please support Morgan as
a young up and coming magician by visiting
www.amazingmorgan.com and
following the link on the News page to vote for her (Maximum 20 votes per person
per day). Thank you for your support."
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Leamington
& Warwick Day of Magic. Elizabeth Warlock reviews the Leamington & Warwick
Day of Magic 2012,
Click Here. Photo: Champion of Champions close-up competition winner Paul
Kybert.
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A
Timber Idol: Mr Punch in Scotland. Martin MacGilp writes: After 15 years of research I have recently self-published a book on
the History of Punch & Judy in Scotland. Entitled "A Timber Idol: Mr Punch in
Scotland," the book has over 200 pages, more than 100 photographs and is
fully-indexed. This book is now available direct from the author/publisher, and
should appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of this centuries-old
form of folk-puppetry. Many magicians, both current and historic, have included
Punch & Judy as part of their act. The price is £25 plus p&p, and there are further details on my website at
www.gilpress.co.uk. Martin MacGilp.
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Comedian
Roy Hudd has written a feature article on John Styles, and it appears in the current edition
of "Yours" magazine.
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Magicians
Cave are currently updating their website; it will be off-line
for one week. magicianscave.co.uk.
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Sooty
at Sixty,
Click Here • John Hostler's new ebook, Cryptical Envelopment, is
reviewed by Al Smith this week,
Click Here •
"Unmissable high jinx"
Click Here •
David Michaels reviews Steve Dimmer's lecture, 'The Nuts and Bolts of Children's
Entertaining and other Magical Perils'
Click Here •
"‘Fooling Houdini’ by Alex Stone"
Click Here •
"Five things to do in Edinburgh tomorrow"
Click Here •
"Edinburgh International Magic Festival starts on Friday"
Click Here • "A quick chat with Dynamo"
Click Here •
"UKTV's Dynamo: Magician Impossible Facebook app drives positivity and
anticipation for the show"
Click Here •
"Sylar ready for the top after magical meeting"
Click Here • "Artist's Derren Brown portrait"
Click Here • "Geoff still has a few magic tricks up his sleeve"
Click Here • Many thanks for your news as ever - see you next week, Duncan.
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