Number
938 - 16th June 2018
Derren Brown: Secret
wins 'The
Chase Award for Unique Theatrical Experience' in the 2018 Drama Desk
Awards. See
www.dramadeskawards.com/2018-winners. Derren Brown: Secret
opened in May 2017 at the Atlantic Theater Company
and received excellent reviews at the time. The Drama Desk Award for 'Unique
Theatrical Experience' is an annual award presented by Drama Desk in
recognition of achievements in the theatre among Broadway and Off
Broadway productions that don't easily fit under traditional
musical/play type classification. Derren Brown: Secret was
written by Andrew O’Connor, Derren Brown and Andy Nyman and directed by
Andrew O’Connor and Andy Nyman. Derren can be seen live on stage this
evening - see What's On.
16.6.18
Stephen
Short's newly published 'Johnny Hart - International Star of Magic' is reviewed in
MagicWeek this week. As a silent magician I've been a lifelong fan
of Johnny Hart's act, but never expected such a wonderful book to be
produced covering his incredible career in such detail. To read the
review
Click Here. Until the end of June there's a Special Offer price of
just £30.00 plus p&p, see
www.johnnyhartbook.com
for ordering details. DT.
16.6.18
Mark
Elsdon & Ian Rowland 'The Meeting of The Minds', Friday 29th June,
Newcastle. This is the Friday before the MINDS Convention which
takes place over the weekend. Mark and Ian... together at last! This
unique seminar will focus on Creativity In Mentalism, Magic as Metaphor
and Making Money from Mentalism. Inspiring theory, brilliant new tricks
and an exclusive, free booklet. This one-off event is not to be missed!
For more info and to book see
www.thecoldreadingconnection.com.
16.6.18
Think
Nguyen’s UK lecture tour. Magic Lectures UK write: Magic Lectures UK
are proud to present Think Nguyen’s UK lecture tour. Think is known to
make his cards “come to life”. He released two major DVD projects called
Parallels and Vermillion. The first project received great reviews from
the Blackpool Convention (2017). He also wrote 2 limited lecture notes:
'One Idea for Each Tentacle' and 'My Fingers Flowing' and web episodes
called 'The Coffee Series'. The lecture will focus on card magic and the
theories underlying magic in general. Besides sharing his favorite
routines, Think will briefly cover some of his main work on the concept
of Estimation and Jazz Magic. Think is an incredible magician, once you
see him work you will understand what we mean. Be sure to catch him on
his little tour of the UK before the end of the month.
Cardiff Magic Circle - 18/6/18
Smoke & Mirrors Lecture - 20/6/18
Isle of Mann Lecture & Masterclass - 22/6/18 to 24/6/18
Newcastle Magic Circle - 25/6/18
The Associated Wizards of the South 26/6/18
Exonian Magical Society - 28/6/18.
16.6.18
Romany
– Diva of Magic. In the Studio. "What does it take to create magic?
How do you produce birdcages out of nowhere, turn a feather into a cane
or pass a silk scarf through your neck? For Romany, the British
self-styled Diva of Magic, these tricks have been mastered through years
of practice. She’s one of only a few female magicians in the industry,
she’s won awards and performed in front of members of the British Royal
Family. Now she has a new challenge. She’s preparing a show for the
prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood..." Natasha Serlin follows Romany
through the process of creating her new act. Produced for BBC World
Service:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csww6t. Spun Into Gold - ‘The Secret
life of a Female Magician’ by Romany is available from
amazon.co.uk.
16.6.18
Conjuring
at the Court, Tuesday 26th June, London. Conjuring at the Court
celebrates 9 years of stage magic with a fabulous line-up of top
magicians! Featuring the marvellously funny Mel Mellers, the polished
deception of Michael Vincent, the characterful magic of Wayne Fox, and the
hilarious comedy of James Fortune. Compere Russell Levinson. Tickets
just £11 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com – it’s cheaper to book in advance.
The show starts at 8pm and runs to 10pm with an interval. It’s in the lovely
function room of the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 8PH (Map).
Come early to enjoy a meal before the show!
Parking is free from 6.30pm.
16.6.18
The
World’s Smallest Magic Theatre, The Small Space, in Barry South Wales,
has an international flavour over the next few months with acts from the
USA, Holland and Italy appearing. Each visiting magician always performs a 90
minute show the night before in the 20 seat theatre followed by a
lecture the next morning for magicians. First up is ‘Amazing Guy’ Thom
Peterson on Saturday July 14th with a lecture on Sunday 15th, followed
by Amsterdam-based magician, Fritz Alkemade on Saturday August 11th and
a lecture on Sunday August 12th and finally Italian mentalist Luca Volpe
on Saturday 15th September with a lecture on Sunday 16th September. So
whether it’s the hilarious quirky comedy of Thom, the witty sleight of
hand from Fritz, or the always inventive mentalism of Luca, The Small
Space has got you magically covered. All shows are £20.00 with doors
opening at 7pm and shows starting at 7.30pm. For the Sunday morning lectures
doors open at 10am with lectures starting at 10.30am to 1pm.
Lectures are just £10 and include free tea/coffee and croissants. To buy
show tickets visit the ‘What’s On’ section on
www.thesmallspace.co.uk.
To book your place at a lecture email
info@thesmallspace.co.uk.
16.6.18
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week, Arturo Brachetti's take on
the Zombie Ball, from John Fisher's 'The Best of Magic' - 4th October
1989. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
16.6.18
Steve
Short's 'Johnny Hart International Star of Magic' lecture is now taking
bookings. Full of anecdotes
from interviews, together with photos and very rare video clips, Steve's
lecture is now taking bookings from club and convention organisers. For
more info and contact details visit
www.johnnyhartbook.com/lecture.
9.6.18
Magicseen
Money Saver Offer June 2018. There are a number of different ways to
get your hands on copies of the UK's only independent magic magazine.
For instance, you can take out a 1 or 2 year printed copy or download
subscription, and thus guarantee that your personal copy will arrive as
soon as the latest edition is released every two months. But if you
prefer not to pay up front that far in advance, there is another option
if you like to have a printed copy, and that is the Pay-As-You Go
subscription. With this you simply provide us with payment card details
and we will take a single issue payment just before each copy is
published. This means you only pay for one copy at a time and you never
need to renew as the arrangement can continue until you decide to stop.
To encourage you to give this a try, we would like to make you a special
offer. Sign up for Pay-As-You-Go before Friday 22nd June 2018, and you
can have each of your first two copies for just £2.00. After that the
price will revert to its normal rate. So to ensure that you receive the
July and September issues of Magicseen at this great price,
Click Here before Friday 22nd June 2018.
16.6.18
Jamie
Daws 'Opening More Daws!' lecture, Medway Magical Society. Neil
Colley writes: With over 10 years experience in releasing material to
the magic community, Jamie's magic speaks for itself! From incredibly
visual eye candy to the darkest most bizarre tales you could imagine,
his effects are diverse and intriguing to say the least. Within the past
2 years, his lectures have been highly praised by magic clubs and
societies, which ultimately resulted in him being asked to partake in a
bespoke lecture for Murphy's 'Magic at the Table' UK Lecture Series. Now
part of the Alakazam Academy and taking his new tour to different
countries, his teaching style is clear, concise and in-depth. If you
would like to learn how to amaze, confuse, delight and sometimes even
scare your audience, then see Jamie's latest lecture, Opening More Daws!
"This lecture is amazing. Something for everyone and so different."
Houdini's Magic Bar. "Jamie delivered a professional, funny and
fantastic lecture at our club, which was filled with interesting effects
and ideas. It truly has something for everybody. Highly recommended!"
London Society of Magicians. Tuesday 19th June at 8pm. Visiting
magicians welcome. Medway Magical Society, St George Hotel, New Road
Avenue, Chatham, Kent ME4 6BB (Map).
www.medwaymagicalsociety.org.uk.
16.6.18
Jumbo
Magic Auction, Manchester Circle of Magicians, Monday 18th June. From the organisers: Magical Bargains Galore
on Monday 18th June at Salford Masonic Hall, 41 The Crescent, Salford,
Near Manchester M5 4PE (Map).
Organised by Manchester Circle of Magicians. Free for members, £3.00
door charge for non-members. Doors open at 5.30pm and viewing commences
at 6pm. Auction commences at 6.30pm. Star Auctioneers are Quentin
Reynolds and Derek Lever. Hundreds of items being sold many without
reserve, such as DVDs, books, close-up, kids tricks, mentalism, etc. 8
Lots already entered, including part of Bob Austin's Estate. See you
there.
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
9.6.18
Tom Crosbie Lecture, Northamptonshire Magicians' Club.
Mark Paul writes:
Tuesday 19th June.
A lecture not to be missed.
Visiting magicians welcome, £10 door charge.
The lecture starts at 8pm. Northamptonshire Magicians' Club, Brafield on
the Green Working Men's Club, 35 Bedford Road, Brafield on the Green,
Northampton NN7 1BD (Map).
www.northamptonshiremagicians.uk.
16.6.18
Mario
Morris: Build Your Confidence, Build Your Show. From the organisers: Mario Morris - School of Busking presents
'Build Your Confidence, Build Your Show', a three day event on 7th, 8th
and 9th
September in Cardiff. 'Build Your Confidence, Build Your Show' is a gateway
into achieving your aims and goals, whilst living the life you want
to live. The School of Busking has helped magicians, entertainers,
street, stage and close-up performers all over the world step into their dreams, doing what they love.
Do you have a dream to perform or wish you could develop the skills and
confidence to take you to the next level, or do you already have the
skills and now are ready to receive mentoring and feedback to develop
your show further? Then, this focus is for you. See
www.schoolofbusking.com.
16.6.18
Countdown with guest Paul Zenon. Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley host as contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers. Paul Zenon is in with Susie Dent. Thursday and Friday 21st and 22nd June on Channel 4. See TV Magic. 16.6.18
Chris
North - Mind Games at the Anglian Magic Society. Chris North
presents his comedy mind reading show for the Anglian Magic Society this
Tuesday 19th June at 7.30pm, at The White Horse Inn, The Street, Trowse,
Norwich NR14 8ST (Map).
This is a super fun mind reading show that steers away from the norm and
will have you laughing and scratching your heads. This is a special
event night so members, visitors and friends are all welcome to come
along at £3.00 per person. Following the show there will be close-up
tables set around the room and a small buffet to carry on a magical
evening. More details:
www.theanglianmagicsociety.uk. Steve Majes, Secretary of The
Anglian Magic Society.
16.6.18
Magic
Lectures UK - now booking for 2019. Magic Lectures UK write:
Matthew Wright & Harry Robson 14th January to 15th February 2019.
Doing a combined lecture, there will be performances of some of their
greatest effects and routines along with explanations of why, when and
where the routines work. All aspects of competition magic will be
covered from both sides - as a performer and as a judge. Nothing is off
limits as they share stories of their successes and failures along with
untold tales of famous magicians past and present.
Joel Dickinson 1st February to 28th February 2019. Joel is
touring the UK for the first time, with a lecture filled with tried and
tested close-up and stage routines. It doesn’t have to be knuckle
busting to be brilliant! This memorable lecture contains a diverse range
of effects and routines. Everyone will walk away with something new for
their repertoire.
Joshua Jay 8th August to 30th August 2019. Joshua Jay, a
performer, lecturer, author, and co-owner of Vanishing Inc. He maintains
a globetrotting performance schedule, having performed in over fifty
countries with regular appearances on national television. His
performance style is completely unique: he performs with ordinary,
borrowed objects, causing them to twist, bend, appear, and vanish at
will. The last time Josh lectured in the UK was 9 years ago, if you
don't want to wait another 9+ years book today! To book any of these
artists or for more information email
magiclecturesuk@gmail.com
16.6.18
The
June Mark Leveridge Podcast. Last month was a Podcast Gold edition of
the Mark Leveridge podcast, in which Mark offered a selection of his
favourite topics from the previous 12 months. Now it is back to normal
business in June with the following topics discussed. Mark reflects
on his recent US lecture tour which included some dodgy weather and a
traffic violation! Talking of lectures, he considers what magicians
expect to get from a lecture that they attend. Magical fame and fortune
may not always be all it is cracked up to be. The Mark Leveridge Magic
website is being re-designed and Mark gives some early teaser
information about what it might be like when it launches later in the
year. There are reflections on why it can be difficult sometimes to
entertain the people who have actually booked you. Mark suggests why
offering advice to an inexperienced magician may not be the best thing
to do. And finally, Mark poses the question of why magic seems to
attract such high levels of incompetence! To listen for free to the
complete 30 minute audio, either online or as a download to any mp3
player, go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/podcast.php or
www.markleveridge.podbean.com from where you can also sign up to be a
follower and automatically receive each new edition when it is released
on the 1st of every month.
16.6.18
Travis
Perkins Assembly - Ferrybridge Day of Magic. From the organisers:
The 26th Ferrybridge Day of Magic will be held on Sunday 1st July 2018.
This year we are pleased to announce Carl Royle
will be presenting 'How I Feed My Children' (The Lecturette), Mr Royle
will also be one of our guest entertainers in this year's Showette.
With Lecturettes, the Showette, Dealers and Traders, the day looks like
it will be another promising event - put the date in your diary now.
More news as we approach the day! Venue is The Community Centre, The
Square, Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire WF11 8PQ (Map).
Doors open at 9.45am and the day closes at 5pm. For more information
please visit our Facebook page: Ferrybridge Day of Magic, contact the
Travis Perkins Assembly on 01904 709500 or email Michael Shepherd
gmfs.msm@gmail.com or Danny Hunt
info@amethystmagic.com.
16.6.18
Ulster
Society of Magicians. James Hobart writes: Ulster
Society of Magicians AGM 2018.
Incoming Chairman Paul Gomac receives the Chairman’s wand from John
Mahood.
He is joined on committee for 2018-19 by George Bleeks (Secretary),
David McAuley (Treasurer), Paul Heaney (Vice Chairman) and John
Donnelly, Craig Gill, Peter Gunn, James Hobart, David Lillie and John
Mahood. The society is also pleased to add Samantha Blair, Trevor Price and
Quentin Reynolds to their list of Honorary Members.
The second confirmed artiste for Belfast MagiCon (3rd-5th May 2019) was also announced as Chris Congreave. A full time professional for 14 years he has released effects such as Childsplay, Omen, Dupes, The Light, Ice Coins and more. Chris has also had published “Congreave Curiosities” and gave a Murphy’s “At The Table” lecture. Finally we are delighted to confirm that the newly elected President of the Ulster Society of Magicians is Pat Fallon. A great supporter of the Society and International Ambassador for Irish Magic. 16.6.18
Baffling Blandford.
The Walk starts at 4pm every Sunday in July & August 2018. A hatful of history and mindblowing mystery. Join our
'wizardstop tour' as we illustrate this fine Georgian town's magical
hotspots with eccentric facts and illusions.
Tickets £8 (families £20, concs £7) from: Blandford TIC or Crown Hotel Reception
or just turn up on the day! Free parking on Sundays at the nearby Marsh & Ham (West Street, Blandford
Forum DT11 7AJ). Accessible to people with wheels. Also private tours. Starts from Crown Hotel garden, West Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7AJ
www.artoftheimpossible.com/magic/baffling-blandford.
16.6.18
Ben
Cardall’s Lecture, Derby Magic Circle. Paul Sharp writes: On
Wednesday 27th June, Derby Magic Circle is hosting Ben Cardall’s lecture
at Breadsall Memorial Hall, Brookside Road, Breadsall, Derby DE21 5LR (Map)
7.30pm for an 8pm start. Ben’s lecture focuses on why he performs the
way he does, and what constitutes 'real'. It’s often a controversial
topic, but he will offer his thoughts on the benefits of developing a
skill within your mentalist act in particular (he has a caveat for
magicians too) and the importance of memory in the work of our
performance art and how this alone can be used to create some amazing
things. Ben teaches a simple system for reading people. No tricks,
nothing other than your observational and deductive qualities at work.
Visiting Magicians and past members are very welcome to come along, but
there is a small fee of £10 payable on the night. Please contact our
President Allan Humphries prior to attending on 01889 590 975 or email
info@derbymagiccircle.com www.derbymagiccircle.com.
16.6.18
Matt
Berry Interviews... Uri Geller. "Matt Berry presents a series of
interviews with the greats of the stage, screen and music world. This
week Matt Berry brings you his interview with Uri Geller, recorded at
Geller's home in 1974 just as the self-proclaimed psychic's star was on
the rise. Geller wasn't keen at first, but eventually agreed and was
very welcoming. He was becoming quite a global star back in the early
70s and there was much fascination, not to mention the odd sideways
glance, at the very mention of his name. Berry actually met him first on
the dance floor of Tramp's night club a year earlier but Geller said he
had no memory of it. Not wanting to let such a snub deter Berry, he
soldiered on and within this interview managed to get a real sense, of
the real Uri Geller." Written, performed and edited by Matt Berry.
Now available on iPlayer:
bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b5xrsy.
16.6.18
"Magician
Mandy Muden to play magic mirror in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at
Wycombe Swan"
Click Here • "A Look At David Copperfield's "Summer of Magic"
Exhibit At NYHS"
Click Here • "Was the Indian Rope Trick a myth?"
Click Here • "‘Derren Brown: Miracle’ Trailer: British Illusionist
Returns to Netflix to Chew Glass and Heal His Audience"
Click Here • "Review: Derren Brown: Underground, Pavilion Theatre,
Bournemouth"
Click Here • "Ranking David Blaine’s insane stunts"
Click Here • Two more videos from The David Berglas Digital
Scrapbooks this week: "Magic Advisor on the film 'Willow'"
YouTube and "African Adventure"
YouTube • "A Magician Stole the Show at Kanye West's 41st Birthday
Party"
Click Here • "Irish magician Joel shows off amazing skills in Dublin
hotel"
Click Here • "Illusionist Vitaly Beckman Brings An Evening of
Wonders Off-Broadway"
Click Here • "Chatham magician hopes tricks will reappear after
being stolen"
Click Here • "Meet the Magician Who Taught Sandra Bullock Her
'Ocean's 8' Cons"
Click Here • "Spanish magician Jorge Blass has announced return to
Palma"
Click Here • "Ferdinando Buscema is IFTF's New Magician in
Residence"
Click Here • Many thanks as always for all your news submissions -
see you next week, Duncan.
16.6.18