Number
887 - 24th June 2017
Penn
& Teller awarded the David Berglas International Magic Award. On
Thursday evening, the Foundation for Promoting the Art of Magic
presented the International Magic Award to Penn & Teller, seen here
receiving the award from David Berglas backstage at the London Eventim
Apollo where they are appearing as part of their UK tour. This marked
the 10th anniversary of the prestigious award which was conceived by
David Berglas in 2007. Previous recipients include David Copperfield,
Derren Brown, Dynamo and Uri Geller. Accepting the award Penn & Teller
said, “This means a great deal. David Berglas is an innovator of massive
influence in both magic and in media. We couldn’t be more honoured.”
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Secret
Cellar, London’s hidden theatre of Close-up Magic. Summer/Autumn Season 2017.
Secret Cellar returns to Vaulty Towers with a new line up of award-winning
magicians and TV stars. With 5 star user reviews and a string of sell-out shows,
London's hidden theatre of magic is fast becoming the capital’s underground
hotspot for real magical talent. Witness incredible feats of illusion closer
than ever before...
Chris Rawlins: I Remember Things. 26th–30th July.
"Knocked me for six!" BBC.
Kockov: Mind-Messer. 2nd–6th August. "Truly remarkable" Rob Brydon.
Ian Rowland: The Mind Man. 6th–10th September. Consultant to Derren Brown, Uri
Geller, MOD, British Olympic Team and the FBI.
Brendan Rodrigues: Intoxicated. 13th-17th September. Winner of the 2016 Magic
Circle Close-Up Magician of the Year.
The Vienna Experiment. 27th September – 1st October. Sell-out show at the London
Horror Festival 2016.
Paul Zenon: Linking Rings. 18th–23rd October. "Contemporary master of his art" –
The Times
Performances last 1 hour. Strictly limited to 33 seats. Please note due to the
nature of the cellar there is no wheelchair access.
Secret Cellar, Vaulty Towers, 34 Lower Marsh, London SE1 7RG (Map)
www.secretcellarlondon.com.
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IBM
British Ring No.25 Convention 7th-10th September 2017 in Greenock, Scotland.
The Convention Team is very excited to announce that The Jeffery Atkins Memorial
Lecture will be presented by Richard Wiseman. Richard began his working life as
a professional magician and is a Member of the Inner Magic Circle. He completed
his PhD at the University of Edinburgh and currently holds Britain’s only
Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology (University of
Hertfordshire). In 2016 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science from
Abertay University for his work into the public understanding of science. He has
written several bestselling popular psychology books (including The Luck
Factor, Quirkology, and 59 Seconds), and has sold over 3
million copies worldwide. Richard was listed in the Independent On Sunday’s top
100 people who make Britain a better place to live, and has acted as a
consultant for Derren Brown, Brain Games, Your Bleeped Up Brain, and
Mythbusters. This is definitely an event you don’t want to miss! To attend
Richard’s lecture visit
www.magicconvention.co.uk or email
ibmbritishring25reg@gmail.com
to register for the Convention.
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Alien
Autopsy - The Greatest Hoax of All Time: In 1995, Spyros Melaris created an
illusion of global significance. His mission was to create something so unusual,
so disturbing that it would rock the world. ‘The Alien Autopsy’ was not just a
hoax. It challenged belief systems. It asked, 'Do Aliens exist, and are they
visiting our planet?' The film fooled NASA, Kodak and every expert who had a say
in the subject, including the Queen's Pathologist. The film maintained its
integrity for 15 years until Melaris and his crew revealed the truth. Melaris
has prepared slides, film and inside secrets exclusively for this show.
Leicester Square Theatre, 24th September 2017. For more information and to book
Click Here also see
YouTube.
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This
week, from The MagicWeek Video Archive, illusionist Richard Cadell, in an
appearance on 'The Big Stage Magic & Illusion Special' from December 29th 2000:
The MagicWeek Video Archive. Richard Cadell is the IBM British Ring's
President elect. To catch up with past weeks
Click Here.
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The
Magic Hour, "London’s most exclusive magic show", has just been
awarded a TripAdvisor 2017 Certificate of Excellence. "Step into the
luxurious Park Lane Hotel (Sheraton Grand) to discover one of London’s
best kept secrets – The Magic Hour. Established in 2013, Tony Middleton
‘Sonic’, as seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us stuns audiences with
Victorian style parlour magic. Dressed in tails against the evocative
backdrop of the dark wood paneled Oak Room, he takes his audience on a
journey into the Golden Age of Magic. Featuring classic sleight of hand,
mind reading, and even a séance, you will never get closer to the
impossible." See
What's On for show details and to
book, or visit
www.magichourshow.com.
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John Wade can be seen on The Good Old Days on Friday, in a recording that first went out in 1979: Leonard Sachs presents a 1979 edition of the old-time music hall programme from the stage of the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. Featuring John Inman, Rita Morris, The Balladiers, John Wade, Julie Royce, Duo Barodies, Raymond Bowers and members of the Players' Theatre, London. See TV Magic. 24.6.17
Derek
Lever Manchester Circle of Magicians lecture. Bill Booth writes: On Monday
26th June Derek Lever will be lecturing at The Manchester Circle of Magicians.
Derek will be talking about, and displaying, props from his vast collection. If
you want to know something about the history of magic why not come along?
Visitors are welcome with prior approval from the President and a charge of
£5.00 on the night. For more information and details visit our website at
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk or email
contact@manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
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Magicians at the Half Moon - Bishops Stortford: Friday 30th June. Martin Cox always tries to bring you the very best and newest acts in close-up magic at his "Magicians at the Half Moon" shows. On Friday, 30th June, Martin promises to deliver yet again, with two newcomers to the Half Moon: Alex Kirk and Darren Delaney. These evenings are always guaranteed to be a great night out and entry is just £10. Half Moon, 31 North Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2LD (Map). Doors open at 7.30pm with the show starting at 8pm. To reserve yourself a front row seat, contact Martin on 01279 659562. For more information visit www.halfmoonmagic.co.uk. Andy Clockwise.
Shoot
Ogawa Sheffield Circle of Magicians Lecture. Thursday 29th of June.
Sheffield Circle of Magicians warmly invite you to join us for a lecture by
Shoot Ogawa. The lecture is £5 for members and £10 for non-members (all
welcome). Doors open at 7pm at the Magic Lounge, 82 Broad Street, Sheffield S2
5TG (Map)
www.sheffieldcircleofmagicians.org. Andy Cooper, Secretary, Sheffield Circle
of Magicians.
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Edinburgh
Festival Telepathy Magic Show. Martin T Hart writes: The Apex Grassmarket
Hotel will be hosting ‘The Anomaly’, an incredible ‘Second Sight’ duo who claim
to perform the most baffling telepathy magic you will ever witness on a live
stage – and they don’t mind inviting magicians. Theatre critic Verity Williams
saw the show in London and said, “the show is a totally unique and incredibly
impressive experience”. Shane Wilder, CBS TV News, TX, said “I like this new
take on duo mentalism”. ‘The Anomaly’ are at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in
August. The show is being hosted by the 4-star Apex Grassmarket International
Hotel and includes a three-course dinner in their award-winning restaurant,
which overlooks Edinburgh Castle. You can also expect a cocktail of comedy, a
slice of romance, a sprinkle of danger, a side-dish of discovery, all garnished
with freshly cut sprigs of criminal behaviour. For exclusive discounts on these
tickets use the link below. Performance dates are 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th of
August at 7pm. The event is expected to be very popular and these discount
tickets are limited to 35 places per date, book via
www.3coursemagic.com/fringe-tickets.html. For more information email
cassiah@3coursemagic.com.
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Congratulations
to Franklin the Mind Magician, the 2017 winner of the Leeds Magic Circle
Mentalism Competition, as voted for by members of the Leeds Magic Circle,
together with a lay audience. This makes it the third time that Franklin has won
this award!
www.leedsmagiccircle.co.uk.
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"Derren
Brown’s Mind-Bending Crimes Against Humanity"
Click Here • Tom London: Magician Mystifies Crowd With Tech Magic -
America's Got Talent 2017"
YouTube
• "Review: The Illusionists at Perth's Crown Theatre"
Click Here • "Circus of Illusions conjures up big top times of our lives"
Click Here • "A professional magician shares 6 ways illusion and
misdirection can help you get ahead at work"
Click Here • "Magician Zlwin Chew
talks about performing on cruise ships"
Click Here • "Military magician launches the countdown to national Armed
Forces Day celebrations in Liverpool"
Click Here • "Magic relief: British magician travels to Lebanon to host free
shows for child refugees"
Click Here • "Q&A: David Goldrake"
Click Here • "This magician on 'America’s Got Talent' combined trickery and
technology for an unforgettable audition"
Click Here • "Magician Jorgos talks Guinness World Record in Greece"
Click Here • "Einstein letters on God fetch $210,000"
Click Here • "Who's the greatest magician of them all?"
Click Here • "A chat with one of Africa’s sleekest magicians"
Click Here • "David Blaine brings signature tricks and 'insane' new feats to
the Taft Theatre"
Click Here • That's it for this week, as ever your UK magic news is
welcomed. Thanks to everyone who contributes news! See you next week, Duncan.
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