Number
854 - 5th November 2016
The
Next Great Magician: Sunday 6th November on ITV. From the programme makers:
ITV will showcase the elite of the magic world as they all compete to become The
Next Great Magician. Hosted by Stephen Mulhern and Rochelle Humes, some of the
world’s best magicians will perform their very best tricks and illusions for ITV
viewers – many seen for the first time ever on TV. Over five weeks, each episode
will showcase six world-class magicians presenting their A-list material to
viewers. These artists are unsurpassed in their craft and hero worshipped by
other magicians despite being largely unknown to the outside world... until now
of course.
Viewers will see all aspects of magic covered throughout the series: illusions,
comedy magic, location stunts, close-up performances... In the first show of the
series, US close-up magician Eric Jones gets a helping hand from Rylan Clark and
Suzanne Shaw, comedy magicians and double act Young & Strange bring along a
furry friend, Jordan Gomez from France reveals his manipulation act, female
illusionist Ines has to escape from a terrifying situation, escapologist
Jonathan Goodwin keeps the studio warm and Xavier Mortimer blends magic, circus
acts, music and comedy.
Ultimately it’s the performing magicians within each episode who judge each
other’s performances and decide which act goes through to the final. In the
final, all 5 winners from the previous shows will compete against each other for
the chance to win their very own ITV special! The Next Great Magician is a co
production between Crook Productions and Vaudeville Productions for ITV. "The
Next Greatest Magician, Sunday 7pm on ITV"
YouTube.
See TV Magic for details.
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Derren
Brown: Underground - a collection of some of the very best of
Derren’s previous stage work, at The Charing Cross
Theatre, from 8th March - 1st April 2017. The theatre is small, intimate,
discrete, and indeed, Underground. This is a one off opportunity to see
Derren in this type of location, in a very limited number of
performances. If you want to see Derren perform his own choice of some
of his favourite work, then this is the show to see.
www.ticketmaster.co.uk. 8th March - 1st April 2017, Charing Cross
Theatre, London
www.charingcrosstheatre.co.uk.
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Johnny
Hart on The
Good Old Days, this Friday 11th November on BBC4. Leonard Sachs presents an edition of the
music hall programme first broadcast on 4th March 1976. With Ken Dodd,
Sheila Steafal, Valerie Masterson, Johnny Hart and members of The
Players Theatre, London. 8pm on Friday 11th November on BBC4. See
TV Magic for details.
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Asi Wind added to the International Magic Social Day on Sunday November 20th.
From the organisers: Following the run of his one man show "Do You Want To Change Your Mind" in
London, we're thrilled that Asi will be with us at the Social Day for a
lecture. He joins Marc Oberon, Bill Herz, Beau Roberts, Bob Gill and Jez Rose
for a day full of illuminating and thought boosting talks and events. The venue
is The George IV Inn in Chiswick, with the day running from 2pm to 10pm.
Remaining spaces can be guaranteed by PayPaling £10 per registrant to
noelbritten@talk21.com. Please put Magic Social Day and each registrants name in
the PayPal Comments Box.
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The
Fat Brothers and Etienne Pradier added to Blackpool line up. Alan Horne
writes: Blackpool Magicians' Club are pleased to announce more acts to
appear at the world's biggest convention, next February, 16th to 19th.
Joining the line up will be The Fat Brothers and French magician Etienne
Pradier, with more acts to be announced over the coming weeks. Early booking is
recommended.
www.blackpoolmagic.com.
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Clue
Adventures: The Book of Secrets - Live Escape Game.
Now Open in London E3.
Live escape games, or locked room adventures, are one of the world’s fastest
growing event activities. In London alone they have grown from two such venues
three years ago to over sixty today. Each game offers a story for a team
(usually of 2 to 6 players) to participate in. The idea then being to escape the
room within sixty minutes, by solving clues and puzzles that lead to their escape.
It’s like a combination of The Cube and The Crystal Maze set within a short play
of which the players are the cast.
The latest room to open in London is the first offering from events company Clue
Adventures. Their new game ‘The Book of Secrets’ is a story of magic, mystery
and intrigue.
The story introduces us to fictional master magician, Alistair Wilson, who
vanished, never to be seen again, on New Years Eve 1999. The setting is his
former home which is due to be demolished in one hour.
Players enter his flat with the aim of discovering, how and why he disappeared
and try to locate his famous ‘Book of Secrets’ which is said to contain the real
secret of magic. They have just one hour before the building will be destroyed.
Along the way there are clues and puzzles to solve. Magic happens at the hand of
the players and a few surprises are in store as they discover more and more
about this mysterious magician.
With contributions from Marc Paul, Puzzle expert
and games consultant David Bodycombe and Producer
Paul Andrews – the puzzles and clues are, as you
can imagine, innovative, fiendish and fun.
The game is open Thursday to Sunday at their studio in Mile End, London E3, for teams
of 2 to 6 players. On-line booking is required and the game is suitable for
novices and escape room experts alike.
For further information contact clueadventures@gmail.com or
visit
www.clueadventures.com.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week Ricky Jay has some fun in a guest spot on
'Doug Henning's World of Magic' from 1976. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
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Conjuring
at the Court, Thursday 24th November, London. From the organisers: An
evening that showcases the variety in modern magic! There’s Michael Jordan’s
exciting High Jinx with magic, illusion, juggling and escapology. Max Somerset,
one of the most theatrical magicians of our day, is going to show the dark side
of his conjuring art. Oliver Tabor is an elegant and imaginative performer. And
the splendidly moustached Alexander Wells evokes the feel of the Victorian era
with his magic and comedy. Compere is the lively Stephen Barry. A great night of
entertaining magic by top professional performers. 8pm – 10pm at the Drayton
Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 8PH (Map).
Only 12 minutes from Paddington. Free parking from 6.30pm. Save by buying in
advance - tickets just £11 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com.
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Jamie
Raven can be seen on Blue Peter on Sunday (a repeat of Thursday's
show). "Magician Jamie Raven wows with levitation. Superstar trials
biker Danny MacAskill teaches Barney a few tricks, author Jeff Kinney
talks about his new book and the team begin their epic Children in Need
challenge!" See TV Magic for
details. Jamie set off on his second UK tour on Friday - see
What's On for dates.
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James More on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen chats to actor Eddie Redmayne about his role in upcoming movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Illusionist and former Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist James More also performs." Tuesday 8th November on ITV2. See TV Magic for details. 5.11.16
The
PK Magnet DVD by Zane. Zane's Magic Shop write: Brand new and in stock, The
PK Magnet DVD (£19.99) by Zane is the first DVD of its kind teaching a number of
different methods, techniques and routines for performing amazing PK stunts
using only magnets. There is also an in-depth lesson for Zane's popular 'PK
Magnet Kit 2.0'. Zane gives the low down on how to get the most out of this kit
and shares some of his pet routines using it! Visit
www.zanesmagicshop.com for details and to watch the trailer video. Magic
Dealers wishing to stock 'The PK Magnet DVD', to sell alongside PK Magnets kits
such as 'Zane's PK Magnet Kit 2.0' or 'M5 PK Kit' please contact 'Murphys Magic
Supplies inc' or buy from direct from 'Zane's Magic Shop'.
www.zanesmagicshop.com.
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Christmas Close-Up Magic at The Magic Circle.
From the organisers: A special festive event to showcase some of the best close-up
magicians available and for audiences to get to meet performers and experience
magic in the intimate setting of the headquarters of the world-famous Magic
Circle in London. An amazing collection of
close-up magicians presenting superlative magic right before your very eyes.
Seeing is believing! Friday 16th December at 7.30pm.
Doors open at 7pm, and the evening finishes at approximately 9.30pm. Although
all shows are of a universal nature and young enthusiasts are welcomed, 80
minutes of close-up is not usually recommended for those under 10.
The Magic Circle Headquarters, 12 Stephenson Way, Euston, London NW1 2HD (Map).
Tickets £23.95 plus transaction fee from
www.themagiccircle.co.uk/public-events.
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Super DVD Sale at the Card Collection.
25% discount on all DVDs from Saturday 5th November to Monday 21st November
10am.
See the extensive DVD list at
www.cards4magic.co.uk or call 01233 647878.
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Mel
Mellers Masterclass, Essex. Guest Speaker announced. Steve Short writes:
No one knows the stage character that is Mel Mellers more than Catherine
Jarrett. Catherine is the person who writes, scripts and fine tunes Mel’s ideas.
Catherine has kept a low profile amongst magicians and entertainers and this
makes it even more exciting that Catherine has agreed to be part of the Mel
Mellers Masterclass. This will be a very rare appearance in public and Catherine
will be explaining how gags and ideas go from 'idea to performance'. Do not miss
this unique event in just a few weeks time. Also at 7.30pm there will be 'An
Audience with Mel Mellers' in which Mel will talk about his life and career and
answer questions. Only a few tickets are available.
10am -5pm on Thursday 24th November at the excellent
Prested Hall in Essex
(just 50 minutes by train from London), plus, in the evening, 'An Audience with
Mel Mellers' at 7.30pm. £120 - including buffet lunch and dinner and coffee/tea.
Spaces are very limited. For more information
Click Here or contact organiser Steve Short
info@steve-short.co.uk.
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The
MLM E-Video Newsletter November 2016: The latest monthly Mark Leveridge
online E-Video Newsletter is out and has its usual mix of entertainment and
instruction. Top Tips - Mark reveals something which you can keep in your
car and which can come to your rescue when you're out doing shows. It Could
Only Happen Live - improvisation can be a helpful ally when you mess up, as
this true story shows. The Review Corner - Mark takes a look at Cody
Fisher's 'Las Vegas Aces'. The Teach In - this month you can learn a move
that will get any sponge ball routine off to a good start. The Web Offer
Bundle - Mark talks you through two quality brass products which are on
offer for November. 60 Seconds To Success - a bite size piece of targeted
advice about how to cope with a meal appearing at a table when you are halfway
through your show. All this is squeezed into a 30 minute online video
presentation that costs about the price of a bar of chocolate, but which is less
fattening! To get access to the November issue, or to sign up for a 1 year (12
edition) sub, go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/evn.php. Alternatively, join Mark's online
information and magic resource E-Club Pro (www.markleveridge.co.uk/eclubpro.php)
and get every E-Video Newsletter at no extra charge.
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Quentin
Reynolds Order of The Magi lecture. Geoffrey Newton PRO writes:
The Order of The Magi has secured the lecture services of Quentin Reynolds for
their meeting on Tuesday 8th November at 8pm. Quentin's lecture will include
magic from his professional repertoire and covers close-up, children's magic and
mentalism. With over thirty years in the business and over ten thousand shows
under his belt, you will benefit from his knowledge and experience in real-world
situations. Regardless of what kind of magic you perform, Quentin will cover all
aspects of professional presentation. Door charge for non-members, directions
on www.orderofthemagi.org.uk.
Details of the Christmas Party on 13th December are also on the website.
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MagicLectures.com.
A new fully searchable directory with the intention of bringing lecturers and
magic clubs together has just launched. Visit
www.magiclecturers.com for
full details and to register your club, or join as a lecturer.
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Roddy McGhie lecture
- Forth Valley Magic Circle. From the organisers:
Roddy McGhie is the creative mind behind several great effects including the
recent smash hits 'Little Door', 'Sew On' and 'Flux'. Forth Valley Magic Circle
is delighted to host Roddy's lecture on Monday 14th November at 7.30pm at the
Station Hotel in Larbert - only £10 for visiting magicians. This is an amazing
opportunity to learn from one of Scotland's great magical thinkers. For further
information, please contact Ian Black:
secretary@forthvalleymagic.co.uk.
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Lawrence
Hass' European Lecture Tour (McBride Magic & Mystery School). 19th-30th November
2016. From the organisers: After touring the UK with Jeff McBride and Eugene
Burger in March 2016, Lawrence Hass is back in Europe! If you were not able to
make it in March, you may be interested to know Dr. Lawrence Hass will be
lecturing and performing in November in the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy.
19th November 2016 (the Netherlands) from 1.30pm-5pm. Lecture/Workshop "Performing Magic with more impact" Click Here. Diner-show, Click Here. Magic Art Center, Meerweg 1A, Bennebroek, The Netherlands. Contact George Parker for more information and buy tickets: george@georgeparker.nl +31 651 108 415.
26th November 2016 (Belgium) Lecture "Performing Magic with more impact" (9am-12noon). Workshop "Building better Magic shows" (2pm-6pm). Public show "A Magical life: An Evening with Lawrence Hass" (8pm-10pm). Rue Saint-Lambert 91, 1200 Brussels, Belgium. Information and booking: Click Here.
29th November 2016 (Italy), 9pm - late,
Lecture "Performing Magic with more impact"
Club Arte Magica, Milano, Italy.
Click Here for more information.
30th November 2016 Italy) 9pm - late,
Lecture "Performing Magic with more impact"
Amici della Magia, Torino, Italy.
Click Here for more information.
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Family
Entertainer of the Year Championship. On Tuesday 1st November the Irish heat of the Family Entertainer of the Year
Championship was held at the Academy Plaza Hotel in Dublin. There was a good
attendance and an enthusiastic audience were treated to a great evening's
entertainment. The overall winner in this very close competition was Brian Daly, who
will represent Ireland in the competition next February in Blackpool. Blackpool Magicians'
Club would like to thank everyone who competed and thank Pat Fallon for his
invaluable help in organising this event and Brendan Byrne for hosting and keeping it
all on track throughout. Thanks also to the Society of Irish Magicians for all their
help. Alan Horne BMC PRO.
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Manchester
Circle of Magicians Jumbo Magic Auction. From the organisers: A Jumbo Magic
Auction is being held by Manchester Circle of Magicians on Monday 7th November
at Salford Masonic Hall, 41 The Crescent, Salford, Near Manchester M5 4PE (Map).
Doors open at 5.45pm. Viewing from 6pm. Auction commences at 6.30pm. Members
free of charge. Non-members pay £3.00. Hundreds of items being sold at bargain
prices, many without reserve. Books, DVDs, kids magic, collectors items, stage
magic, close-up and mentalism. Star Auctioneers: Derek Lever and Quentin
Reynolds. See you there!
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
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An
Evening of Mind Magic & Mystery, Wigan. From the organisers: On Friday 18th
November a special charity magic night is taking place in Wigan. Come along to
The Globe Inn, in Standish near Wigan for 'An Evening of Mind Magic & Mystery'
featuring Edinburgh Fringe 2016 performer Mason King plus Italian mind reader
Matteo Borrini and sleight of hand illusionist Mark Roberts. All funds raised
will go directly to MIND
and CLASP. Tickets
are £7 each and can be purchased by emailing
Mason.King@live.co.uk or on the door
on the night (subject to availability). Venue: Globe Inn, High Street, Standish,
Wigan WN6 0HF (Map).
www.facebook.com. 5.11.16
Jimmy Carlo
lecture, British Magical Society, Birmingham. Tuesday November 8th (7pm for
7.30pm).
Kidabra Children's Champion Jimmy Carlo has worked on most of P&O's cruise ships with
his kids
show and cabaret.
Jimbo, has been a professional magician for over
20 years. In this time he has won international acclaim
as a top comedy cabaret performer and children's entertainer. He has won many top awards
and has performed many Summer Seasons.
Tonight 'magic that works' also featuring a few Christmas themed effects. A
professional entertainer sharing his wealth of knowledge.
Guest fees for the evening £10.00 (visiting magicians welcome). British Magical Society, Selly Oak Ex Servicemens' Club, 8 Selly Hill
Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7DL (Map).
www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk.
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Carmarthen
Merlin Festival Returns.
Plans are underway to relaunch Carmarthen’s Merlin Festival next year as part
of plans by the Welsh government to celebrate 2017 as the Year of Legends. The
great wizard was said to have been born in the town while local legends have him buried
in a cave on top of a hill, waiting to come back to life when the future of
the country is threatened. It is hoped that magic will again be a major part of
the festival with street performances planned around the town over the weekend
of March 24th & 25th 2017. Three years since the last festival was held, there are
hopes to build a sustainable annual event which will attract visitors from all
over the UK.
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Morgan
& West Lecture - Banbury. Banished Magicians are hosting a lecture by the time travelling Victorian
magic duo, Morgan & West, on Tuesday 22nd November. This extravaganza will be
held at Hanwell Fields Community Centre, Rotary Way, Banbury OX16 1ER (Map) at 8pm.
Visiting Magicians welcome, £10 door charge.
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Charity
Magic Show with Magic Circle members Clive Hyams and Norman Gee. Peter
Altman writes: Pennies from Heaven presents 'Magic' a Charity Magic Show with Magic Circle members Clive Hyams
and Norman Gee
to include close-up and stage magic, and a Q&A session. Sunday 29th January 2017,
7pm -10pm. Venue: Blackwell Hall, 90 Uxbridge Road, Harrow Weald HA3 6DQ (Map).
Tickets: £20 per person (includes a deli supper and tea/coffee/cake). Contact: Peter Altman
peter.altman@ntlworld.com.
All proceeds to Crohn’s & Colitis UK and Chai Cancer Care.
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Magicians
Advice Podcast. Episode 15. Wedding Prices: Advice & Tips for Magicians:
www.magicianscorner.co.uk.
5.11.16
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Houdini"
Click Here • "Young magician dazzles audience at Children In Need fundraiser"
Click Here • The Northern Magic Circle President’s Dinner 2016 is
reviewed by Ray Roberts this week,
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Click Here • "‘The Magic Play’ finesses dramatic sleight-of-hand"
Click Here • "Britain's Got Talent magic man Rich hints at royal
collaboration"
Click Here • "Britain's Got Talent stardom awaits Burton magician
Eddie Young"
Click Here • "Windsor teen Dean Leavy claims Magic Circle award"
Click Here • "Hat-trick of prizes for young Windsor magician"
Click Here • "Gold Coast magician Jake Spence aka Apollo Jackson
predicts Melbourne Cup top three horses"
Click Here • "'AGT's' Mini-Magicians Reveal An All-New Illusion!"
Click Here • And finally, "This magician built Trump's wall, then
walked through it"
YouTube • Many thanks for your news submissions as always. See you next
week, Duncan.
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