Number
931 - 28th April 2018
Marcus
Eddie UK Lecture tour, next month. Magic Lectures UK present Marcus
Eddie, and write: If visual close-up magic is your thing, you definitely
want to check out this lecture. Filled with jaw-dropping effects that
utilise more than just playing cards, Marcus will take you on a journey
into his super-funky, jazzy, style of magic. Magic that is both visually
appealing, fine-tuned, and well crafted.
• Cotswold Magical Society (see below) - 2/5/18
• Bradford Magic Circle - 4/5/18
• Newcastle Magic Circle - 7/5/18
• Blackpool Magicians' Club - 8/5/18
• Leamington & Warwick - 9/5/18
• Surrey Society of Magicians - 10/5/18
• Smoke & Mirrors - 12/5/18
• The Magic Circle - 14/5/18 (Members Only)
• The Anglian Magic Society - 15/5/18
• North Western Society of Magicians - 16/5/18
• Hull Magicians' Circle - 17/5/18
• Northamptonshire Magicians' Club - 22/5/18
• Alakazam Magic Club - 29/5/18
See www.facebook.com/MagicLecturesUK and www.marcuseddie.com. 28.4.18
Belfast
MagiCon 2019 announced. James Hobart writes: At last weekend’s Irish
Convention in Dublin we were delighted to announce the first details of
next year’s event. Belfast MagiCon 2019 will be held in the
Park Avenue
Hotel, Belfast from 3rd-5th May 2019 (the hotel is now accepting
accommodation bookings at guaranteed preferential rates). The weekend
will include Dealers, Lectures, Shows and the Annual Chairman’s Dinner
and Ted Oldham Memorial Lecture from hosts, The Ulster Society of
Magicians. The first confirmed International Star Guest
Fritz with a Z
was introduced to Saturday attendees, as he dropped in on his way to a
gig at a Dublin comedy club the following evening. The convention
website is now live at
www.belfastmagicon2019.webs.com and will be updated regularly over
the next twelve months.
28.4.18
The
Magic Circle in Chicago.
President of The Magic Circle Scott Penrose MIMC, together with Darryl
Rose MIMC, Matthew Le Motteé AIMC and Dean Leavy MMC travelled to
Chicago last week as a guest of Dr Ricardo Rosenkranz AIMC - The
Physician who is appearing in his own one man show
The
Rosenkranz Mysteries.
Not only were the foursome treated to his amazing show, they became the
first Europeans to perform at the newly opened Chicago Magic Lounge to
standing ovations, helping to raise awareness of The Magic Circle in the
USA.
At the same time they were made honorary members of the Chicago Magic
Round Table.
Darryl Rose said "It was an honour to represent The Magic Circle along
with our President, our current Close-up winner and Young Magician of
the Year. We cannot thank Dr Rosenkranz enough for his generous
hospitality, and to all our new members who joined, from Chicago.
www.themagiccircle.co.uk.
28.4.18
Edinburgh
International Magic Festival. From the organisers: There are more
magicians than ever at the ninth MagicFest, which launches in just a few
weeks! If you’d like a teaspoon of fantasy with your sleight-of-hand
check out our opening event
The
Wizard World Gathering at Assembly Roxy, with live magic, potions
class and a free cocktail on arrival; overall an immersive experience
created by fans of Harry Potter that want to do more than just read or
watch! Or join us for one of five, stunning ‘solo-shows’ at the
Storytelling Centre. ‘Magic School’ our wizarding course for kids, has
already sold out. So don’t miss out - check out the full programme at
www.magicfest.co.uk/whats-on also see
YouTube.
28.4.18
The
Gathering, Great Yarmouth. Stephen Bolam writes: Our next gathering will be
at 7.30pm on Tuesday 1st May, at The Grosvenor Casino,
Great Yarmouth NR30 3JG (Map). The aim of the
evenings is to allow magicians to meet and socialise, and exchange ideas, in a
relaxed atmosphere. Our social evenings are free of charge and you will be able to buy drinks from the bar.
The evening starts at 7.30pm, so come along and
enjoy the atmosphere.
If anyone wants to come along, please email
thegathering@mail.com or you can
phone Kyle on 07982 819727 for further information.
28.4.18
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, Howard Posener on 'The Hidden
Camera Show' from 12th September 1999. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
28.4.18
Is
your website mobile-friendly? Trilltec specialise in producing
affordable, engaging, mobile-friendly websites for magicians. All
sites include a year's free web hosting, together with a free domain
name registration, to get you started. If you've been meaning to go
mobile-friendly for ages, then visit
www.trilltec.com
today. DT.
28.4.18
Gregory
Wilson Lecture Tour, last few dates. From the tour organiser: Magic
Lectures UK is proud to present Gregory Wilson, the two-time FISM
Award-Winning performer, Gregory Wilson is back to lecture in the UK. His mission is simple: To share with you professional routines that are
cool, clever, and cutting edge. Gregory Wilson is a bottomless well of ideas, lines and tricks. He's a
master of sleight of hand, misdirection, routining and presentation,
mixed with creativity, charm and lightning speed wit. He can do it
all... and he can teach it all to you. He'll also talk a lot about using
natural props, direct methods and compelling presentations.
You can look forward to an arsenal of ideas that run the gamut from
beginner to expert level and cover a wide variety of genres.
• Bradford Magic Circle 70th Anniversary - 27/4/18 to 28/4/18
• Nottingham Guild of Magicians - 29/4/18
• Newcastle Magic Circle - 30/4/18
• Aberdeen Magical Society - 1/5/18
• Forth Valley Magic Circle (note venue details below) - 2/5/18
• Manchester Circle of Magicians (see below) - 3/5/18
• Wessex Magical Association - 6/5/18
Magician
Richard Jones named as Ambassador for UK Children’s Charity Together for
Short Lives. Past winner of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, Richard
Jones, has become an ambassador for Together for Short Lives, the UK
charity that speaks out for all children and young people who are
expected to have short lives. Together for Short Lives got to know
Richard after he was crowned winner of the tenth series of Britain’s Got
Talent, and since then he has supported the charity at several
fundraising events including the annual Midsummer Ball hosted by
Together for Short Lives’ Patron Simon Cowell. To announce his new role
for the charity, Lance Corporal Richard Jones will be releasing a magic
video inspired by the Together for Short Lives butterfly logo within a
very special magical illusion; this will be shown during Children’s
Hospice Week in May (21st-27th May) to generate support for the
charity’s #LifesShort campaign. "I am planning a very special illusion
which I hope will highlight the importance of the work of Together for
Short Lives", said Lance Corporal Richard Jones. See
www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk and
www.richardjonesmagic.co.uk.
28.4.18
Paul
Daniels 'Extra Sensory Deception' follow up. Following last week's
MagicWeek Video Archive clip that featured Paul Daniels performing a
little 'Extra Sensory Deception' Yaniv Deautsch wrote in to say: "I
thought you might be interested in knowing that Phil Goldstein/Max Maven
invented this routine. It is called The Armchair Bowler and was first
published in Apocalypse (Vol. 1, No. 4) in 1978 and later in The Yellow
Book of Mentalism in 1979." You can see the clip here:
YouTube.
28.4.18
London
Society of Magicians' Magic Auction, Tuesday 8th May. From the
organisers: London Society of Magicians invite you to our Annual
Auction. So please feel free to come along and snap up some bargains, or
sell some of your old stuff. The auction is held at LSM's usual meeting
place, which is
Davenport's
Magic Studio. If you are interested in coming along and selling some
of your stuff, please contact the LSM via
lsmmagic@hotmail.co.uk.
Davenport's Magic Studio, Tuesday 8th of May, Doors open at 6.30pm,
Auction starts at 7pm.
www.lsmmagic.magicandweb.com.
28.4.18
Gregory
Wilson lecture, Forth Valley Magic Circle. Venue confirmation. Forth
Valley Magic Circle would like to remind anyone planning to attend the
Gregory Wilson lecture on Wednesday 2nd May that it’s at the Birds &
Bees bar, Easter Cornton Road, Stirling FK9 5PB (Map),
and not at the club’s usual meeting place. Visiting magicians welcome
(£10 entry, 7.30pm start). For further info email Ian Black
secretary@forthvalleymagic.co.uk.
28.4.18
Gregory
Wilson lecture, Manchester Circle of Magicians. William Booth
writes: Gregory Wilson lectures at the Manchester Circle of Magicians on
Thursday 3rd May. A two time FISM winner and expert in close-up magic;
it's sure to be a great evening. 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
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk or email
contact@manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
28.4.18
Marcus
Eddie at The
Cotswold Magical Society. The
Cotswold Magical Society is very pleased to welcome Marcus Eddie as he
begins his UK lecture tour. Marcus is an eight-time award-winning
magician, including his win on the Syfy Channel's magic competition,
Wizard Wars. He has appeared on Penn & Teller Fool Us, headlined at The
Magic Castle, is the creator of several magic products. He also consults
for magicians worldwide, including David Blaine on his last special,
Beyond Magic. Guests are very welcome to join us for what is sure to be
a fantastic evening of new and exciting magic. Wednesday 2nd May at
7.45pm. £10 on the door to non-members. The Cotswold Magical Society,
Thee Hucclecote Community Centre, Hucclecote Road, Gloucester GL3 3RT (Map).
www.cotswoldmagic.co.uk
www.marcuseddie.com.
28.4.18
JezO
will be the Cambridge Pentacle Club's President for its 100th year.
John Davenport writes: The energetic JezO (Jeremy Bond), the well known
Cambridge magician and events organiser, takes over the role of
President from Chris Kostecki who has completed his five year term of
office. The club was founded in May 1919, so JezO will be taking a
leading role in the club’s plans for its centenary year. All past
members and friends of the club who might wish to attend one or more of
the events are invited to contact the club via
www.pentacleclub.com and ask to be placed on our centenary mailing
list. They can be assured of a warm welcome from current members. The
date for the club’s Centenary Magic in May Dinner and Cabaret is already
fixed for Saturday, 11th May 2019, a great time of year to enjoy a
weekend in the beautiful city of Cambridge. Photo: Chris Kostecki
handing over Presidency to Jeremy Bond.
28.4.18
John
Derris Lecture, London, Tuesday 8th May. International Magic write:
Join us for an evening lecture on the lives and secrets of two giants in
the world of Magic during the 1960s. John Derris knew both Alex Elmsley
and Jack Avis extremely well. Here he talks about Alex’s brilliance and
how he changed the close-up magic scene during his years, while Jack
published over 500 effects and routines during his. With plenty of
anecdotes, stories and magic, this is an evening that should not be
missed by any magic enthusiast. Step back in time to a world when
'pocket tricks' became 'close-up magic', presented by a man who knew
both Alex Elmsley and Jack Avis for over 40 years 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th
May at Casa Italiana (2nd floor), 136 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5DL
(Map).
Admission: £15 per person (pay on the door, but you need to reserve in
advance, email
martin@internationalmagic.com).
www.internationalmagic.com.
28.4.18
The
Rock/Pop, Music, Magic & Entertainment Sale, 3rd May 2018,
Newcastle upon Tyne. "A specialist sale to include Magic books,
tricks, props and other items." There are some really fascinating lots
on offer here, for example, Lot 1604: "A large quantity of paper magic
interest ephemera, to include: thirty letters from Ken Brooke 1948-74,
books, price guides, annuals, play bills; and other items (in two
boxes)". The auction is being held by Anderson & Garland in
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, but online bidding is also available. See
www.andersonandgarland.com. (Spotted by John Davenport).
28.4.18
2001
at 50. I know I'm wandering a little off-topic here, but the
upcoming opportunity to see Kubrick's 2001, A Space Odyssey back on
the big screen nationwide in June couldn't slip by without mention.
Filmed in the UK and on location over 50 years ago, the visual effects
remain stunning. No CGI here, just cinematic brilliance. The best way to
approach 2001, A Space Odyssey is to simply bask in its
magnificence. DT.
"Keir Dullea, actor, talks about the 50th anniversary of the classic movie, '2001, A Space Odyssey,'" Click Here.
Original 1968 trailer: YouTube.
50th Anniversary trailer: YouTube. 28.4.18
"Derren
Brown throws out six people from Hull show - so one stages 'dirty protest'
outside"
Click Here • "Watch magician Luke Lenihan show off his skills at his old
school"
Click Here • "Debbie McGee recalls spooky Paul Daniels incident when
magician suffered blunder"
Click Here • "Magician Rodd Hogg's Portrush stunt is cancelled"
Click Here • "Rodd Hogg Is Not An Angry Magician Following A Recent
Newspaper Article"
Click Here • "World-Famous Magician is Asking Students to Make ‘Magic’ Using
Science—They’ll Earn a Magical Reward"
Click Here • "Illusionist Criss Angel has magic eye on NEPA"
Click Here • "David Copperfield is forced to reveal how audience members
were screened and picked before his signature vanishing act as he takes the
stand during $400k lawsuit"
Click Here • "David Copperfield testifies that he knew of no injuries in
illusion in 20 years"
Click Here • "Lawsuit forces magician to reveal secret"
YouTube • "Is this the most stomach-churning magic trick ever? David
Blaine sews up his mouth with a needle and thread before cutting it open
to reveal a frog on Jimmy Fallon's show"
Click Here • "Magician to cycle around coast of Britain"
Click Here • "Magician Cody Clark reappears on Great Day Live"
Click Here • Many thanks to everyone who submitted news items this
week. That's all until next week, Duncan.
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