Number
769 - 21st March 2015
Deception
Convention 2015. From the organisers: Following the release of his brilliant Perfect Score
and Paragon, Jon Allen is confirmed as the final lecturer for Deception
Convention, Liverpool, on the 14th June 2015. Kieron Johnson, Alan Rorrison and
Geraint Clarke complete our fantastic line up, as well as over a dozen dealers
and our infamous, 'Tricks & Giggles' After Show Party. For more details, visit
www.deceptionconvention.co.uk.
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Troy
on Chatty Man. "Funnyman Alan Carr is back with the 14th series of Chatty Man.
There's more unashamedly addictive celeb-fuelled antics, mischievous chat and
top musical performances, as Alan is joined by a host of international and
home-grown stars from the worlds of music, film, TV and sport. In tonight's
episode Alan is joined by the legendary Morrissey for an exclusive chat and
performance of his single Kiss Me a Lot live in the studio. Former soap star
Michelle Keegan drops in to discuss her new BBC drama, Ordinary Lies. Elijah
Wood talks about his role in the new children's animation Over the Garden Wall,
and South London magician Troy talks about his latest E4 series where he stuns
unsuspecting members of the public with his distinctive blend of close-up magic,
illusion and spectacular stunts." 10pm on Friday 27th March on
Channel 4. See TV Magic.
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Bristol Day of Magic 'early
bird' deal. Ozzy Dee writes: There are
just a couple of weeks left to take advantage of the Early Bird price for The
Bristol Day of Magic on 10th May in Western Super Mare. The Bristol Committee
pride themselves in bringing International acts from all over the world that you
don't see at many conventions in the UK and may not know; but we can guarantee
that they are all top class performers. This year is no exception, with lectures
from Sweden's Tom Stone; Michael Dardant from the USA, mentalist Vincent Hedan
from France, the UK's Joseph Barry, and Blackpool's very own Russ Brown. Also
appearing in Close-up and Workshops Doc Eason, plus juggling sensation Steve
Rawlings; FISM Winner Mario Lopez; Amethyst and West End Tommy Cooper
Impersonator Phil Hoyles. Plus one more star name to be announced next week. To
keep up to date visit the Bristol Day of Magic facebook group and book now for
that 'Early Bird' deal.
www.bristolmagic.com.
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These
Trees are Made of Blood - Southwark Playhouse, London. Set in a timeless
Buenos Aires cabaret club during Argentina’s Dirty War, These Trees are Made
of Blood weaves together theatre, videography, cabaret and live music to
tell the unforgettable story of the citizens who were ‘disappeared’ by the
authorities during the 70s and 80s, never to be seen again. Their story is
bought vividly to life by a variety of cabaret artists, featuring award-winning
illusionist Neil Kelso, sell-out Fringe favourite and author of Astonishing!
about the science of illusion. This new piece of political theatre promises to
be an unforgettable audience experience. Wednesday 18th March – Saturday 11th
April. Box Office:
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk. Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway,
London SE1 6BD (Map).
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Marc
Oberon Bristol Society of Magic lecture. The Bristol Society of Magic
presents a lecture by Marc Oberon this Thursday, 26th March, at 8pm at the
Vassall Centre Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ (Map).
Marc has previously featured at the Bristol Day of Magic, but this is his first
lecture at the Bristol Society. Visiting magicians from neighbouring societies
are very welcome to attend for £10. Further details/directions from Secretary
Paul Preager
paul@preager.freeserve.co.uk.
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Sprezzatura
Show, London. The clock strikes 8pm. Within the screening room at the
Charlotte Street Hotel, a bijou audience will have their minds read, senses
manipulated and experience astonishing feats of modern magic. Enter the world of
Jake Banfield's Sprezzatura, and witness previously unseen miracles. Marvel at
the strange setting in which nothing is quite as it seems. Like a great mystery
novel, the plot will unfold over the course of the evening to end with a final
revelation so startling, it will have to be seen to be believed. Saturday 18th
April at 8pm. Tickets: £20. Venue: The Charlotte Street Hotel, 15-17 Charlotte
Street, London W1T 1RJ (Map)
www.sprezzaturashow.com.
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The
Human Conditioning: Are you ready to begin? Premiering in May, The Human
Conditioning is a stupefying theatrical experience with a dark psychological
twist. Starring, experienced magician and member of The Magic Circle, Ben Pearl,
along with cognitive neuropsychologist and magician, Roelof Stammeijer, The
Human Conditioning is a mind reading and magic show like no other, in which the
scenes you thought only possible on TV or in Films are recreated live in front
of you. From delving into the murky waters of psychics and mystics, to
demonstrating the most astonishing concepts in psychology, The Human
Conditioning will leave you a little less sure whether seeing truly is
believing. 1st and 2nd May 2015, 7pm - 10pm. Price: £8.00 (£5.00 concession)
www.seetickets.com. Running time: 90 minutes with a 20 minute interval.
Greenwood Theatre, 55 Weston Street, London SE1 3RA (Map)
www.thehumanconditioning.com
www.benpearl.co.uk.
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An
Evening of Deception - Cheltenham.
"Gloucestershire’s only contemporary magic show,
'An Evening of Deception', is
back at the Everyman Studio for 2015. Now in its sixth year, the show has always
sold out and this year looks like being no exception.
Headlining is the fabulous Peter Clifford (photo) fresh from his own sell-out
show at the Tobacco Factory in Bristol. Peter was part of the original creative
team for Derren Brown’s TV shows and co-created and directed Derren’s first UK
tour and West-end run. He has worked as a magical advisor for many theatre
productions and is also an accomplished actor. Last year he played the lead role
of the Cheltenham Victorian magician, JN Maskelyne, in 'The Mysterious
Gentleman'. Peter’s magic is classy, sublime and mindblowing! Joining Peter will
be Magician and Mindreader Kieron Kirkland who will bring his unique blend of
technology and magic to An Evening of Deception. Prepare to be amazed by his all
knowing lie detecting robotic monkey and the world's first (and only) brain
controlling headbands!
Also on the bill will be Gloucestershire’s very own Andi Gladwin. Andi, from
Newent, is one of the organisers of the show and one of the highest regarded and
talented magicians around the world. 'An Evening of Deception' will be compered by magic fan Steve Knibbs, from BBC
Points West, who promises a few tricks too!"
More details and updates can be found on the show’s Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/aneveningofdeception.
'An Evening of Deception' runs from 18th - 21st March at The Everyman Theatre
Studio. Box Office 01242 572573 or via
www.everymantheatre.org.uk.
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Joshua
Pickering Presents Live at the Seagull. "Live at the Seagull Theatre brings
local performers together for an evening of Music, Dance, Magic and more! Hosted
by Joshua Pickering with magic from Jake 'Ace' Allen, ventriloquism and comedy
from 'Potty' Paul Henri and George T Monke, plus song and dance too, this is a
one night only show to remember!" 7.30pm on Saturday 21st March. Tickets £6.00.
Seagull Theatre, Morton Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft NR33 0JH (Map)
www.theseagull.co.uk.
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Introducing
The Classic Leveridge Range. Over the last 30 years Mark Leveridge has
released a huge number of original routines and ideas. While some of these
earlier products are still available to this day, there are a number of other
excellent effects which have not been part of Mark's catalogue for many years,
which means that many magicians today will not have seen them. With this in
mind, Mark is now going to make a small number of the best of these earlier
releases available again for a limited period as part of The Classic
Leveridge Range. The first product under this new banner is Ultimate
Jumbo Stretch, a cheeky jumbo card routine for stand-up work or a close-up
show. Easy to do, the special set of cards supplied enables you to apparently
stretch and then shrink again a Jumbo court card, with a nice little twist at
the finish. You can get your copy of this fun effect right now from
www.markleveridge.co.uk/ujs.php.
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The
'Deception - Podcast for Magicians' is a weekly audio show. Jonti Sparrow,
Aaron Hayes and Jordan O'Grady take an irreverent look at magic news from around
the globe and discuss some of the topics and questions that turn up in the magic
community. Plus giveaways, special guests and much more: "This week's Deception
Podcast is available and now on YouTube. We talk about the return of Killer
Magic, viral videos and Derren Brown Live as well as our 'Pop Quiz', 'Mass
Debate' and other regular features. Plus, we give away a bumper 'Big Blind
Media' goody bag of DVDs and cards. Find us on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, RSS or
at
www.deceptionconvention.co.uk/podcast.html."
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Merlins
DVD Sale! Sleight of Hand with Cards—Sankey, No Tear—Magicmakers, New York
Coin Seminar—Vol 15, Skip Switch Project—Mealing, Masterminds 4—Angel,
CollisionV1—Mayar, RE—Chris Webb, Radical Korn—Korn, Magic Castle Live Vol
6—Ellis, 10 Below Zero—Normansell, Connected—Harrison, Trio—Forrest, I
Link—Sankey, Mitigation—Johnson, Delorian—Forrest, About Face—Sankey, Elergy
Shift—Ward, Redux n– Forrest, Dice Stacking—Schleussner, You Ring—Elliss, Hand
Wash Technique—Smith, Revolutionary Coin Magic—Sankey, Spirit—Renegado,
Scared—Daws, New York Coin Seminar—Vol 16, Deception Vol 1—Forrest,
Superstition—Montier, Linking Rings—Daryl, Sucker Punch—Peterson, Pocket
This—Congreave, Best Card Magic—Sankey, Casanova—Haynes, Totally Blue It—Ellis,
The Cullfather—Moran, Event Horizon—Mayne, Sponge Balls—Daryl, Mental
XL—Clermont, Exchange—Francis, Akross—Fields, Master Magician—Capehart,
Effortless Effects—Shultz, Cups and Balls—Daryl, Snapped—Cameron Francis. Any
DVD £10, 2 for £18, 3 for £25, 4 for £30 - plus UK postage £2.95 for up to 2
DVD’s, £3.95 for 3 or 4. All DVDs subject to availability. Orders can only be
made via telephone 01924 339933 or email
merlins@btconnect.com.
www.merlinswakefield.com. Sale ends 31st March.
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Magic
Moments 15 Update: Thanks for the kind emails and interest shown from the
magic community supporting the feel-good charitable initiative Magic Moments. As
usual, we select one day per year to stage Magic Moments Day and are currently
looking at various schedules of interested magicians to finalise a day when
everyone is available! Not an easy task. We’ll have a solution/date soon and
will announce it here first on MagicWeek. If you’re interested in performing
please email magicmoments@live.co.uk.
Thanks for the support. Let’s make this year's Magic Moments the best ever! (New
to MagicWeek?
Click Here to read all about Magic Moments). Jay Fortune.
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Mark
Shortland - Northamptonshire Magicians' Club Lecture. Thursday 26th March at
8pm at Yeoman of England, 31 High Street, Wootton, Northampton NN4 6LP (Map).
This is a preview of Mark's lecture that he'll be giving at The Magic Castle and
is sure to be a fun-filled evening. We also have David Ginn on the 14th April.
For more information contact President, David Miller on 07870 140958 or via
www.northamptonshiremagicians.uk.
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Ian
Adair is preparing a book on the comedy magic of the late Johnny Geddes.
Scottish born Johnny was billed as 'The Biggest Dope in Magic', and for decades
appeared regularly on stage and television, at one time having his own TV
series. As an originator of comedy effects and prop gags, he created almost two
thousand which appeared in most of the magic magazines of the day. He authored
several books; Gags with Gimmicks, published by Max Andrews being his
best known. Johnny was also a theatrical agent, and later in life had his own
magic and joke shop in Dundee. Ian is anxious to hear from magicians who knew
Johnny, in particular those who may have interesting stories to share. He is
also seeking photos of Johnny (coloured or black & white) for publication, to
add to others he already has. Contributors would be acknowledged in the book.
To contact Ian email
magicianadair@hotmail.co.uk.
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Magicians
at the Half Moon - Bishop's Stortford. "After last month's
'sell out' of a show, the Magicians at the Half Moon return this
month, on Friday 27th March, featuring more top talent including 3
members of The Magic Circle: Lee Hathaway, Hugh Nightingale and your
host and compere for the evening, Mr Chatterfox himself, Wayne Fox. As
always, the doors open at 7.30pm and the show kicks off at 8pm.
Admission on the door is £15, but if you ring and reserve by calling
Martin on 01279 659562, you'll gain entry for £10. The Half Moon, 31 North Street, Bishops
Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2LD (Map). More information:
www.halfmoonmagic.co.uk."
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The
WMA Convention Free Registration Pack (worth approximately £5) is included
with every Convention registration! Book now to secure the Early Bird and Junior
Special Offers, which expire at the end of March. The Convention is taking place
on Sunday 19th April at The Hub, Brock Way, Verwood, Dorset BH31 7QE (Map).
More info:
www.wmagic.co.uk.
Steve Bowring.
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Merlin
Magical Society Auction (Hertfordshire). John Clayton, Secretary, writes: On
the 9th April the Merlin Magical Society are auctioning the effects of the late
Geoffrey Harding. There are over 350 items in the sale, with something for
everyone. Doors open at 7.30pm. Auction: 7.45pm to 10.15pm at Little Heath
Parish Hall, Thornton Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1JJ (Map).
Entry: £5 for non members. For more information see:
www.merlinmagicalsociety.co.uk/auction.html.
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Great Lives:
Tommy Cooper. From November 2003.
Writer and broadcaster Clement Freud chooses comedian Tommy Cooper. With
Humphrey Carpenter. 6.30pm on Thursday 26th March
on BBC Radio 4 Extra. See
TV Magic.
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Peterborough
Society of Magicians. John Learoyd writes: Peterborough Society of Magicians
experienced a most enjoyable lecture/come workshop, at their monthly meeting on
Tuesday 17th March when Peter Gardini entertained them. Peter's lecture was a
truly refreshing change from what we have come to expect, with many of the
effects being made by Peter. Not only did Peter teach the methods, but also how
to make the props which looked very professional and certainly as good as many of
the products offered to us at not inconsiderable prices. Peter gave us a most
enjoyable evening. Many Thanks Peter from all at PSM.
www.psmagicians.org.uk.
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