Number 629 - 14th July 2012
An
Evening with Luke Jermay and Marc Paul, Tuesday 17th July - London.
International Magic present 'An Evening with Luke Jermay and Marc Paul'
on Tuesday 17th July in London: "Luke Jermay performed a two year run in
Las Vegas and is the mind reader Derren Brown says "...puts the rest of
us to shame". The Edinburgh Evening News exclaimed "Jermay has to be
seen to be believed. Grab a ticket to this show". Luke Jermay’s lecture features the
theory, method and thinking underpinning his professional performances
from Las Vegas to London. Marc Paul is one of the most well known and
loved mentalists in the country. His ability to create hard hitting,
simple to perform material is always met with praise. From his live tour
dates and corporate work to his TV appearances including an appearance
on Parkinson he knows how to construct hard hitting material. This event
will focus on theory, performance and execution .... with tricks thrown
in for good measure! This is a special ‘seminar’ style lecture with
hands-on teaching and Q&A sessions." Usual London venue: Casa Italiana,
2nd floor, 136 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5DL (Map).
For price, times, and to reserve your place email
martin@internationalmagic.com.
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Charlie
Frye & Company will join Sylvester the Jester, Dani DaOrtiz and
Scott Land at the South Tyneside International Magic Festival 2013.
Acknowledging America's rich vaudeville tradition, Charlie Frye &
Company synthesize virtuosic skills and a passionate love of their art
into something classic yet undeniably fresh - something that astounds
even as it entertains. For the last twenty-odd years (some odder than
others), Charlie and his wife Sherry have been delighting audiences
worldwide with their singular blend of silent comedy, magic, juggling,
slapstick, and acrobatics. Together, they have thrilled audiences around
the world in many exotic venues. Besides being one of the world’s most
sought after American specialty acts, they are also in constant demand
throughout the United States, where they were named Las Vegas’ Specialty
Act of the Year for their star billing in the Follies Bergere. Charlie
Frye’s first desire was to grow up to be Batman. But since that didn’t
work out, he chose to follow in the footsteps of his father and
grandfather who were both clowns. Right away, he knew that he had some
pretty big shoes to fill. For a short while, Charlie performed on the
streets of New York City, laying the groundwork for an act that was soon
to land them on the stages of Nevada’s top casinos. Shortly after
arriving in Las Vegas, they became close friends with the legendary
George Carl who was to become their most ardent supporter. Other
inspiring friendships were soon to follow, and perhaps it is this
connection to the greats of the past, and his close relationships to the
best of today, that has enabled Charlie to become a variety artist of
unmatched skill and mastery. Renowned throughout the world for the
versatility of his talent, when it comes to combining world class
juggling, sleight of hand, and physical comedy, no one does it better.
Register today and enjoy a 10% discount off the £65 registration fee.
Call Karri or Jess on 0191 424 7987 to request a registration form or
book with a card.
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Giggio,
the ultimate booking system for entertainers, is about to become even
more accessible! Giggio 2.0 has all the same great features of the
original system (client management, PDF contract and invoice generation,
payment tracking and much more), but this time it's 100% web-based, with
no need for any additional software. It's also available to users
worldwide. The system is currently in the final stages of beta-testing
and will be released shortly. If you'd like to be amongst the first to
take a free 30 day trial, just fill in the form at
www.giggio.co.uk
(Highly recommended this one. DT).
14.7.12
The
Puppet Hut goes 'bricks and mortar'. Based in Handcross, West Sussex and
close to Brighton, Haywards Heath and Gatwick Airport The Puppet Hut specialises
in Puppets for magicians, ventriloquists and entertainers in general. Jamie
Clark, children’s entertainer and founder of the shop, commented, "Puppets are
massively popular at the moment and are second to none at bringing in the
bookings. If you don’t have one in your act then you are surely missing out!
With the release of The new Muppet movie and the continued success of acts like
Terry Fator, Jeff Dunham and Paul Zerdin this country has been crying-out for
somewhere to view any buy a professional puppet for your act. Previously most of
the puppets we stocked were only available overseas and after months of trawling
websites. We deal with some of the world's very best puppet makers including
Axtell Expressions in the USA and stock a huge range of creatures, instructional
material and even some excellent magic tricks!" The Puppet Hut is a great place
to visit and Jamie is a great source of knowledge. The 'hut' is open on
Thursdays from 10am - 5pm and Saturdays from 10am - 3pm, but telephone 07725
418751 first to double check before making a long journey. They can also open by
appointment and also operate a fast efficient mail order business via their
website, complete with free UK delivery:
www.thepuppethut.com.
The Puppet Hut, The Old Garage, High Street, Handcross RH17 6BJ (Map).
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Magic
Night, Madame JoJo's - London. Friday August 3rd [cancelled]: "Dark duos, balloon heads,
mass predictions, multiple personas and vanishing bandannas! The
brilliantly hilarious Barry and Stuart (BBC1 The Magicians) return to
Magic Night with reality subverting dark tricks, whilst Oliver Meech
will be performing some delicate brainwork and making all of you think
and behave the same way at the same time, if you thought you had a free
mind, this may prove otherwise! The gorgeous Delores Deluxe reveals her
proclivities in song and does the best banana trick in town and Anil
Desai, master of a thousand voices morphs into every celebrity you have
ever known. Tommy Cooperesque Christian Lee will expertly oversee all
tricky proceedings." 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.
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Derren Brown: An
Evening of Wonders is being repeated next Saturday, 21st July, on E4
(see TV Magic). This
is the specially produced version of Derren's live stage show Evening of Wonders,
which was recorded at the Garrick Theatre
in London. Meanwhile Derren Brown: Svengali is
back, live on stage, in the West End for a limited run right now! He's playing
the Novello Theatre until August 11th. Be prepared for a theatrical roller-coaster
ride as the acknowledged master of psychological illusion gives audiences
another opportunity to see this
Olivier-winning sensation. This is the last
chance to see the sell-out live show that has mesmerized the nation! Age
recommendation: 12+ Box Office:
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk Also see
www.derrenbrown.co.uk.
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Pickpocket
James Freedman performs as "The Man of Steal", but offstage, James is
passionate about reducing real street crime. See how easy he makes it look in
this TED@London video
Click Here and follow him on
twitter for
pickpocket prevention tips.
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Young
and Strange: An Evening of Magic, Comedy and Variety. "A
spectacular, fast paced and engaging illusion show, performed by double
act 'Young and Strange'. The show features state of the art stage
illusions and intimate sleight of hand magic effects, never seen before
at The Kenton
Theatre, New Street, Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BP (Map).
The show is entwined with a comedy thread with the emphasis on pure
entertainment. A guest act will guarantee a fun and memorable evening. A
treat for the whole family. Friday July 20th at 7.45pm
www.youngandstrange.co.uk.
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Lubors
Lens by Paul Harris. Mark Traversoni writes: "PaulHarrisPresents.co.uk now
have the amazing Lubors Lens by Paul Harris in stock. This is a great trick at a
great price, yes it’s been out a while with a booklet included but now it’s been
brought up to date with DVD instructions. The main effect is the ability to
twist the centre of a pen out of shape in the spectators hand. It gets great
reactions and it’s easy to do! Lots of other items have been added to the range
in the past couple of weeks also, so check out the website for all the new
products.
www.paulharrispresents.co.uk."
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Ed
Fringe, in the spotlight: Rob James. Rob James will be performing
his show 'Magicana' in London this month and then during the Edinburgh
Festival Fringe in August. Described as a 'Retro-modern magic show', Rob
presents some lost and rarely-seen classics of magic with a modern spin.
From the House of Commons in London to three engagements at The Magic
Castle in Hollywood, Rob James is a veteran of over 2000 performances in
the last ten years. The show is previewed in London on Tuesday 24th
July. For tickets for the London date
Click
Here and for Edinburgh
Click Here. "Rob James was excellent. Dry humour, classic magic and
some elegant sleight of hand wowed the audience" Stuart Bowie, reviewing
the show at the Edinburgh Magicfest last year.
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The
Order of The Magi (Manchester) are holding a Jumbo Auction on Tuesday 24th
July at The Irish World Heritage Centre, Queens Road, Manchester M8 8UF (Map)
commencing at 7.30pm prompt but with viewing from 6.30pm. Lot numbers are now
available so if you need one please contact Max Townsend Entertainments Officer
on 07800 618218 or email
max.townsend@stockport.gov.uk. Details are on
www.orderofthemagi.org.uk Door charge £3 for non members so do come along as
there might be there the very thing you are looking for. Geoffrey Newton PRO.
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Steve
Faulkner British Magical Society Lecture.
Paul Cadley writes: Steve Faulkner the Distinctive Magician lectures for the British
Magical Society in Birmingham Tuesday 17th July 2012.
Steve Faulkner is renowned for his high class close-up magic, and after
dinner entertainment for social, commercial clients, and tradeshows.
A great opportunity to see an outstanding lecture by this renowned
performer.
Non-members are invited to attend for a modest £5 fee.
Time and venue: 7.30pm Selly Oak Ex Serviceman’s Club, Selly Oak,
Birmingham B29 7DL see
www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk for details.
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Ed
Fringe, in the spotlight: Spirit Sideshow. Peter Campbell-Wells is
to present a one-off preview performance of his 'Spirit Sideshow' Ed
Fringe show in the Sussex village of Hurstpierpoint on 4th August at
8pm. Pete has redesigned the show since Brighton Fringe, to take
advantage of the larger stage and more formal layout offered at
Edinburgh's counting house, and the Hurst preview will be the first
performance of 'Spirit Sideshow' in its new form. The core narrative and
effects remain the same, but the experience as a whole promises to be
bigger and more immersive. Tickets are on sale now from the show's
website www.spiritsideshow.co.uk and from the Players Theatre box office on
the night. Venue: Players Theatre, 147 High Street, Hurstpierpoint,
Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9PU (Map).
For Ed Fringe times, and also details of Pete's other Ed Fringe show,
'Spook Circus' (below) see
What's On.
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Spook
Circus was a massive success at the Brighton Fringe - achieving
sell-out audiences and being nominated for Best Children's Event by the
readers of Latest7 magazine. Now, the show is on its way to Edinburgh
Fringe as part of the Laughing Horse's Free Festival. Can Peter
Campbell-Wells get his ghostly performers in line and make them behave
this time round? Or will chaos reign supreme once more? 19th - 26th
August - 12.10pm at The Counting House, 36 West Nicolson Street,
Edinburgh EH8 9DD.
www.spookcircus.co.uk.
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Darryl
Rose MIMC took the Olympic Torch to The Magic Circle clubroom last
Monday. Members had their photos taken with it for a donation to CICRA,
The Crohn’s in Childhood Research Association
www.cicra.org and
£140 + gift aid was raised. Darryl's sister Amanda at 10 years old had
Ulcerative colitis, and brother, Mark and niece, Paige (14 years old)
also suffer from Crohns. New member Dynamo also suffers with Crohns and
both he and Darryl are working hard to make the disease disappear.
Photo: Jack Delvin MIMC, President of The Magic Circle and Darryl Rose
MIMC.
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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, card flourisher or juggler? Perhaps you’re a brilliant
beatboxer, BMXer or a pro with a yo yo? If you are aged between 10-15
and have a wonderful, exciting talent we want to hear from you! Is this
your moment to shine, show us what you are made of by sending us a
video! To get involved please apply through the official website:
Click Here."
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Magicians Wanted! Lee Hathaway writes: I am looking for demonstrators over the summer to work on our stall in Covent Garden. Previous experience is great but not essential. Amazing sales skills most welcome. Interested parties should email a CV and a brief bit about themselves to lee@magiccave.co.uk. 14.7.12
The Order of The Magi - competition report correction. Geoffrey Newton PRO writes: The Order of The Magi (Manchester) has been asked to point out that although Nick Barnes won both the cup and best card trick shield in this year’s Close-up Competition -which is unusual- it is not the first time this has been the case as in 2007 Ken Ashburn also took both prizes in the same competition. I may have given the impression on MagicWeek (30th June) that Nick was the first one to do this. I apologise to Ken. 14.7.12
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