Number 788 - 1st August 2015
The
possible became Impossible on Thursday night, as the largest magic show
to play the West End in decades had its official press launch. It was so
good to see magic, large and small, live on stage, in a beautiful West End theatre
- I'm sure this run will be a huge success. DT. Impossible, Noel Coward
Theatre, St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4AU. Booking until: 29th August 2015.
www.impossiblelive.com.
Tickets:
www.noelcowardtheatre.co.uk. "Impossible (Noel Coward Theatre). Some of the
country's top magicians unite for this evening of illusions, mind reading and
sleight of hand" Ben Hewis, What's On Stage:
www.whatsonstage.com. "Impossible, Noël Coward Theatre, review: New
spins on old tricks are sometimes dazzling"
Bruce Dessau, London Evening Standard:
www.standard.co.uk. "Impossible review – macho magic show bisects
and belittles its female stars" Michael Billington, The Guardian:
www.theguardian.com. "Impossible, Noël Coward Theatre, review:
'hammy and bombastic'. Despite some jaw-dropping moments, this stage magic
revival is overloaded with male machismo" Claire Alfree, The Telegraph:
www.telegraph.co.uk. "Impossible, Noël Coward Theatre - review"
Carmody Wilson, The Big Issue:
www.bigissue.com. "Did Impossible work its magic?"
www.whatsonstage.com.
1.8.15
Chris
Cross the Magician Presents 'Geordie Legends: Them Off The Viz'.
Britain's best selling Viz! celebrates 30 years
of national publication on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th August at Tyne Theatre Bistro Bar in aid of St. Oswald's
Hospice. Simon Donald and Chris Donald will be there to take all your questions in a Unique Q&A
Show hosted by Newcastle's favourite magician - Chris Cross!
This will be ''A Geordie Night OOT Not to Be Missed, Like!''
Expect a cabaret show of comedy magic, trickery and escapology from your host,
Chris Cross, plus live music from 'The Purest Green' Band, stand-up from Simon
Donald's alter egos, an interview with Chris Donald, and the Q&A's Session with
The Donald Brothers.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for any Viz fan that's not to be
missed and promises to be a thoroughly entertaining evening for all!
Over 18's Only. No Ticket Refunds Afterwards! Tickets via
www.tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk.
1.8.15
Monday
Night Magic at Grosvenor Casino Salford. From the organisers: The first of
our Monday Night Magic events will be at Grosvenor Casino Salford on August
17th, with shows at 8pm and 9pm (including free bet Gaming tuition and free
parking). Tickets only £7.50. The first event will feature the close-up magic of
Carl Royle, Harry Robson and Iain Moran, set in perfect private surroundings.
Tickets available from Grosvenor Casino Salford on 0161 839 0467. Grosvenor
Casino, 5 Derwent Street, Salford M5 4SW (Map)
facebook.com/MNMatGrosvenor.
1.8.15
Magic & Mayhem - A Night of Magic at The Full
Moon, Newcastle-Under-Lyme at 8pm on Thursday 6th August: "Bringing you some the
UK’s most exciting magic acts, ‘Magic & Mayhem’ promises to be the best new
magic and comedy night in the country! The Detective’ Ben Cardall (Sherlockian)
will reveal your inner thoughts and the contents of your pocket. ‘The Empathist’
Ian Harvey-Stone (The Devil Without) will read your mind and ‘The Comedian’ Phil
Knoxville, promises to make you laugh one minute, then wince and grimace at his
tricks the next. Come join us for a night of Amazing Stunts, Mind Reading, Stand
up Comedy and Magic." For more info visit:
facebook.com/aneveningofmysteryuk. Tickets £6. Suitable for ages 16+. ‘Magic
& Mayhem’, The Full Moon, 5 Liverpool Road, Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 2AU (Map).
1.8.15
The
Magicians' Podcast features another excellent double bill this week: Keynote
speaker/magician Jez Rose and magician/magic writer Ian Keable. Listen to these Podcasts
and catch up with previous ones at
magicianspodcast.podbean.com also see
www.facebook.com/MagiciansPodcast.
1.8.15
Jonathan
Royle is now advertising on MagicWeek: Royle has been in showbiz all his
life, having started performing aged just three as 'Flap The Clown' for Gandey's
Circus. He turns 40 this August and after 37 years travelling the world as a
hypnotist, magician and mentalist, and along with appearances on hundreds of TV
shows around the world and lots of press, he is now ready to share all of his
secrets of success. Along with his shop containing his unique training products,
you will also be able to find out a lot more about Jonathan Royle and watch his
European bizarre comedy magic, mentalism and hypnosis television series. Visit
www.magicalguru.com/shop.
1.8.15
David
Hemingway ‘Fly’ session. Modern Mystic League, Blackburn. Brian Lead writes:
David Hemingway’s Magic Fly on the Wall DVD garnered rave reviews: ‘I
absolutely loved it, and believe me that is very rare when watching magic stuff’
Paul Daniels. ‘Move heaven and earth to obtain a copy’ Stephen Tucker.
‘It is an encyclopaedia of magical knowledge and information’ George Kovari.
‘Hugely entertaining – his stories are wonderful and he always speaks his
mind... and he is always right!’ Paul Stone. Well, now you have the rare
(probably unique) opportunity to see a David Hemingway ‘Fly’ session live, at
the Modern Mystic League in Blackburn on Sunday, August 9th, commencing at 2pm.
David will be talking about all aspects of his long life in magic and, with the benefit of film clips, taking us ‘behind the scenes’, describing his advisory work on big stage shows and for television classics such as Lost Empires, starring Colin Firth and Lord Olivier. He will also be discussing iconic moments from the Jeremy Beadle television show, including the vanishing of a railway carriage! Eat your heart out, David Copperfield. The venue is the St Silas Parish Centre, Preston New Road, Blackburn BB2 6PS (Map). £5 entry fee for magic guests. Further details from Brian Lead, 01254 52070 b.lead@btinternet.com. 1.8.15
A
Jumbo Magic Auction by Manchester Circle of Magicians is being held on
Monday 17th August at Salford Masonic Hall, Hemsley House, 41 The Crescent,
Salford, Near Manchester M5 4PE (Map).
Doors open 5.30 pm, viewing from 6pm. Auction commences at 6.30pm. Star
Auctioneers Mike Shepherd and Derek Lever. Members can attend free of charge.
Non-members pay £3.00. Hundreds of bargains available including books, DVDs,
Close Up, Kids Magic, Stage Magic and collectors items. For further information
contact Derek Lever d.lever1@sky.com or
ring 01253 810113.
1.8.15
Magic
& Mirth, London: A monthly evening of live stage and close-up magic
featuring some of London's top award winning comical acts, hosted by London
cabaret magician Dee Riley and featuring magic from: Stephen Barry Feldman,
Loretta Von Dini, Darren Delaney and close-up magic from Jack Davis. £10 a
ticket (includes a discounted drink) at London Star of Kings, Kings Cross, on
Thursday 13th August 2015, booking now at
www.behindburlesque.co.uk/magic3.
1.8.15
Hypnotism
Exposed - Reloaded! From the organisers: Following the huge success of his
recent live Hypnosis Training event in London, Jonathan Royle has been persuaded
to run one final live event in 2015. This will take place in Greater Manchester
and will by way of the live training and comprehensive back-up materials, enable
those who attend to become both confident and competent in all areas of
hypnosis. Indeed, whether your desire is to become a diploma bearing
Hypnotherapy & NLP Practitioner, able to help people change their lives for the
better, or you want to make people laugh out loud with legal and safe comedy
stage and street hypnosis then this is the course for you. Indeed, even if you
only want to add a bit of hypnosis to your magic and mentalism routines then you
would be advised to take a closer look. To see video testimonials from the last
course and to grab a massive 75% discount visit the website now!
www.htglive.com.
1.8.15
Announcing
a new release from Mark Leveridge Magic. Following on from the release last
year of the first two volumes in the Professional Worker Series of performance
advice ebooks (Going Walkabout and Trade Show Magic), Mark
Leveridge is pleased to announce the release of volume 3 in the series, The
Table Magician. This 27 page E-Book covers in detail everything that you
need to know in order to make a success of table side magic. With information
included that is specific to working large dinner functions, as well as details
of the differences that you will find in hotels, restaurants and pubs, this
E-Book concentrates on preparing you for the challenges that this type of work
can present and provides you with detailed professional advice and information
to ensure that you go out best prepared. There are no tricks included, just
essential advice and tips to help you to be a better table side performer. The
Table Magician is available either as an ebook PDF download, or it can also be
purchased as an Audio Book, with both CD and mp3 download versions available.
For more information and to order please go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/ttm.php.
1.8.15
The Magic Circle Experience,
London.
Visit the house of 10,000 secrets and enjoy a unique experience at the
headquarters of The Magic Circle. A Monday morning event, bookable in
advance only, for groups and individuals.
Monday 3rd August.
Doors open 11am, event starts at 11.30am and lasts two
hours which leaves plenty of time to explore the rest of London. Note: this event is for over 12s only. Tickets £16.50 plus fee, via
www.seetickets.com. The Magic Circle headquarters, 12 Stephenson Way, Euston, London
NW1 2HD (Map).
Further details:
www.themagiccircle.co.uk/public-events.
1.8.15
The
August Mark Leveridge Podcast: The August Mark Leveridge Podcast is ready
for your attention! This month I comment on one event from FISM in Rimini, get
first hand proof that magic is very much alive and kicking with the lay public,
and ponder whether show quotes made over the 'phone are more effective than
those sent by email. Then I reveal the funny things that kids can say at shows,
comment on an article written by Pat Fallon in the Magic Circular on performer
illness, and ask you to consider whether your close-up magic technique is good
enough to stand up to the bright light of outside performance. All this and more
is contained in the free 30 minute audio broadcast which you can access either
from
www.markleveridge.co.uk/podcast.php or alternatively from
markleveridge.podbean.com. Listen in soon and every month for interesting
opinion and comment.
1.8.15
Urban
Voodoo Club - Leeds. Get ready for a once a year event as we
celebrate our very own Chief Witch Doctor's birthday, in a show that is
guaranteed to raise the hairs on your neck and the blood in your bones.
August's line-up features punk magic from Gareth Shoulder, conjuring
with caterpillars from Ron Cummins, mental marvels from Chris Rawlins,
and coolly shocking trickery from Wiz Spencer. Plus live music from
Michael Ainsley. Thursday August 6th, £12 on the door. Advance sales
from
www.wegottickets.com doors at 7.30pm, show starts at 8pm. LAB Bar, Merrion Way, Leeds
LS2 8BT (Map).
www.urbanvoodooclub.co.uk
twitter.com/urbanvoodooclub
facebook.com/uvcmagic.
1.8.15
The
story of ‘The Supreme Magic Company’. Steve Short with the help, advice and
blessing of Ian Adair, will be presenting a lecture on the most famous magic
company in the world. The format will start with a PowerPoint presentation with
photos and video clips telling the story of how Edwin Hooper started the firm in
1953, funded by his Punch and Judy shows on the beach at Woolacombe. The story
will unfold, telling as the company grew from strength to strength supplying
apparatus to magicians all over the world. As well as supplying magic to
amateurs and full time entertainers, Supreme sold to famous names such as Tommy
Cooper, Orson Welles, David Copperfield, Robert Harbin, David Nixon, Paul
Daniels and even Harry Corbett and Sooty!
Ian Adair joined the company in 1958 and all was going well. Edwin sadly passed
away and The Supreme Magic Company was never quite the same. Steve will
demonstrate and show some of Supreme’s famous props including close-up,
children’s effects, mentalism and more. This will be a nostalgic evening
bringing back memories for many magicians. Steve would like to hear from anyone
with stories, photos, film clips and any information they have that he could use
in this lecture. Email
info@steve-short.co.uk.
1.8.15
Peterborough
Society of Magicians charity event. John Learoyd writes: On Sunday the 9th
August 2015 from 10am to 5pm The Peterborough Society of Magicians (PSM), for
the second year running, are supporting the Stamford branch of the
Kiwanis, a
charity that raises £10,000 to £15,000 per year in support of many local good
causes. A number of PSM members will be providing magic entertainment and
several workshops throughout the day. The Society expect to attract prospective
new members from the event, especially as they will shortly be adding a new
junior magic section. This can only be good for both the Peterborough Society
and the Magic fraternity as a whole. Should you want any further information
contact: Paul Vickers, Brian Lobo or John Learoyd via
www.psmagicians.org.uk.
1.8.15
Book
a magic lecturer for your club today! Visit the MagicWeek
Lecturers section.
1.8.15
"Lance
Burton to debut 'Billy Topit Master Magician' show in Vegas"
Click Here •
"Young magician told he can't use doves in state fair act"
Click Here •
"The Kats Report: The Linq prepares to roll out the Strip’s newest magic
act"
Click Here •
"Hoxton Hall to reopen as home of new variety after £2m revamp"
Click Here •
"Three lessons that can be simply magic for small business"
Click Here •
"The Carbonaro Effect: Magician Michael Carbonaro Tells Us How He Does
It"
Click Here • Your UK magic news is always welcome, see you next
week, Duncan.
1.8.15