Number
960 - 17th November 2018
Luke
Jermay presents An Evening with Max Maven. From the promoters: Orson
Welles wrote that Max Maven has "the most original mind in magic".
People magazine hailed his "new form of participatory theater".
The New York Times stated that his "category-defying mind-reading show
veers into conceptual art". Variety praised his "serpent-like humor,"
and The Stage found him "delightfully droll". If there is such a thing
as a "normal" mentalist, clearly Max Maven is not one. And now,
Manchester will have the opportunity to find out why. This will be an
event in three parts:
1. Max Maven will perform a full-length stage show, and you’ll learn why
he’s received such accolades as what’s quoted above, and astonished
audiences in over three dozen countries.
2. Luke Jermay will conduct an interview with Max; an opportunity to learn more about the man described by the Chicago Tribune as "wonderfully esoteric". This portion of the evening will also be open to your questions.
3. The night will conclude with a lecture, during which Max will show
effects that will fool you first, and delight your audiences later.
Practical ideas, offbeat plots, and intriguing methods.
Recently, Derren Brown wrote that Max Maven is a "living legend". Catch
Max while the first part is still true. Monday 7th January 2019 at 7pm
at Theatre Impossible, 36 Peter Street, Manchester M2 5QR (Map).
For more info and to book
Click Here.
17.11.18
David
Nixon's Magic Box and Christmas Magic - set for release on DVD. Over
a thirty year career in television, David Nixon's subtle brand of magic,
music and comedy was loved by millions and is fondly remembered to this
day. In his heyday during the 1970s, Nixon was hardly ever off-screen
and his shows were firm favourites with the viewing public.
David Nixon's Magic Box: This special four-disc set (with a
running time of 714 minutes) contains all the existing episodes of David
Nixon's Magic Box, with David showcasing illusionists, magicians,
escapologists, shadowgraphers, prestidigitators and... performing
budgerigars! He is ably assisted in the music and comedy stakes by Anita
Harris, Billy Dainty, Arthur Askey, Les Dawson, Jimmy Logan, Fred Emney,
Joe Lynch, Clodagh Rodgers, Aimi MacDonald, Mary Hopkin, The Beverley
Sisters, Ted Rogers, Vince Hill and Jack Douglas. Pre-order:
www.networkonair.com.
17.11.18
David
Nixon's Christmas Magic: For Nixon, though, Christmas had its own
special magic – as can be seen in these two classic festive specials
(with a running time of 107 minutes) from the mid-'70s, whose guests
include the lovely Aimi MacDonald, famed illusionist Robert Harbin, pop
chanteuse Lynsey de Paul, vaudevillian comic George Carl, international
singing star Caterina Valente and ventriloquist Shari Lewis with her
feisty sock puppet, Lamb Chop! Pre-order:
www.networkonair.com.
17.11.18
An
Evening with Harry & Matt. From the promoters:
Prepare for a club night unlike any other. Two of British Magic's biggest
names combine to bring you an evening packed full of magic, laughter,
performance, business, stories and philosophy.
Three-time FISM award-winner Matthew Wright is the only magician in
history to win all 4 major British close-up magic competitions. Along
with being a creator of many highly acclaimed magic product releases he
is the owner and director of The Chamber of Secrets Magic Theatre in
Spain.
Harry Robson is lovingly referred to as the "Godfather" of British
Magic. He has had an unparalleled career as a working magician
performing at weddings, corporate events and black-tie events for well
over three decades and his knowledge and know-how has helped launch the
careers of many of today's top working pros.
These two powerhouses come together for a one-off tour of magic clubs
sharing their knowledge of the business, performance and intricacies of
the magic world today.
Nothing is off limits as they share stories of their successes and failures, along with untold tales of famous magicians. 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. You will learn how to create, develop and then market new effects. There are no trick explanations in the lecture, so non-magicians can attend. Proposed dates: January and February 2019. Booking enquiries: harry.robson1@btinternet.com or matthewwright@hotmail.com Mobile 07745 905500. 17.11.18
The
Home Counties Magical Society wishes to thank all competitors for
their excellent performances in this year’s parlour competition.
Particular congratulations go to Stan Airey, winner of the Pearman Cup
for best act, and to Michael Wilks, winner of the Burford Award for
originality. Huge thanks go out to everyone in the audience for creating
a lively, enjoyable and memorable evening. Kevin Hutchinson, HCMS
Competitions Secretary.
17.11.18
The
MagicWeek Video Archive. This week Doug Henning's World of Magic (1977)
starring Glen Campbell and Sandy Duncan, as broadcast by ITV on 26th May 1986. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
17.11.18
Become
a MagicWeek Backer. As MagicWeek heads towards its 1,000th edition,
and as I'd like it to continue from there to the 2,000th edition, I
thought I'd introduce a 'MagicWeek Backer' scheme.
Click Here to find out
what it's all about. DT.
17.11.18
Steve
Short Supreme Magic Lecture - Northamptonshire Magicians Club. Mark
Paul writes: Steve is presenting an evening on The History of Supreme
Magic on Tuesday 20th November. Supreme Magic was one of the largest
magic suppliers. This will be a fascinating evening for all ages.
Visiting magicians welcome, £10 charge. The lecture starts at 8pm at
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.
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Dynamo: Magician Impossible is currently being repeated on W. The acclaimed magician Dynamo travels the world, dazzling those he meets with his illusions. Sunday 18th November on W. See TV Magic for details. 17.11.18
3SM James Brown Lecture.
Tony Dawson writes:
The very talented and very cunning James Brown will be lecturing at 3SM
this coming Monday. So if you would like to find out more about
pickpocketing, hypnotism, or just magic in general, please come along
and join us for an amazing evening. Open to visiting magicians, £10 on
the door. Monday 19th November at 8pm. 3SM, Longford House Beefeater
Restaurant, Watling Street, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 1SJ (Map). Facebook.com/3smmagic.
Email southstaffordshiresociety@outlook.com.
17.11.18
I
Draw Clouds, a new magic show by Neil Kelso - The Nursery Theatre, London. A magician's ideas escape from his notebook. Reality starts to unravel around
him.
Prepare yourself for bizarre, surreal, and unforgettable moments of mystery in
this brand new musical magical show by Neil Kelso. Wherever Neil goes, strange
and unexpected things happen. 21st November, The Nursery Theatre, London.
"An incredible stage presence." Broadway Baby
"Astonishing! One of Britain's Ten Best Cabaret Stars." Bored Panda
"He invariably has the crowd eating out of his hand" On In London
"Hilariously charismatic" Loverboy Magazine
More info and tickets:
www.neilkelso.co.uk
or
www.eventbrite.co.uk.
17.11.18
E-Club
Pro Live Lecture now booking: The current Mark Leveridge clubroom
lecture provides a professionally presented evening of great magic and
entertainment. Bill Groves from the Anglian Magical Society said,
"Thanks once again for a fantastic lecture. Your style, skill and
professionalism were a joy to behold". Paul Gordon saw it recently
at the South Downs Magicians and posted on Facebook afterwards,
"Brilliant! So funny, too. Mark was professional, well rehearsed and
engaging. Yes, a top evening of commercial doable magic you'll do".
Hugh Newsam of the Cambridge Pentacle Club wrote afterwards, "Mark’s
E-Club Pro Live lecture is packed full of workers, all well explained
and very clear. Highly recommended". The great thing about E-Club
Pro Live is that it is a genuine lecture where everything is properly
performed and fully explained. The magic is practical and well within
the skill set of most magicians. There are no associated product sales
afterwards either, so it's a genuine lecture and not a thinly disguised
dealer dem. For more information and to enquire about dates for 2019,
clubs should email Mark
magic@markleveridge.co.uk.
17.11.18
The Magic
of Houdini with Alan Davies, Saturday 17th November on
PBS America UK. Having had a fascination with the world of
magic since he was a boy, Alan Davies explores the extraordinary life of
illusionist and stunt performer, Harry Houdini, the man who against the
odds became one of the most successful entertainers in the world. In a
bid to understand why Houdini felt compelled to perform such terrifying
death-defying acts, Alan visits New York where the young Eric Weiss
arrived as a child with his Hungarian immigrant family, made his entry
into show business and ultimately performed some of his most
death-defying stunts. Immersing himself in the world of Houdini, Alan
tries to hold his breath under ice cold water, lies on a bed of nails,
gets strung upside down in a straitjacket and takes an exclusive look at
David Copperfield's priceless collection of Houdini artefacts in Vegas.
Alan talks to Houdini enthusiasts and delves into the family history of
a man driven to conquer his rivals and be the very best. Repeat, see
TV Magic for details.
17.11.18
The
Mark Leveridge November Podcast. Your monthly fix of Mark Leveridge
chat and opinion awaits your attention the next time you have 30 minutes
to spare. Topics this time: The CCC rebrands as the OCCC but the
meeting provides the same great stimulus as always. Online booking
agencies make for lazy enquiries and encourage potentially unfair price
comparisons. Does it matter that explanations of many of our tricks are
openly available on YouTube? Magicians sometimes get too hung up on
moves and procedure and can easily forget what is far more important.
Online video instructions provide both the best and the worst type of
trick explanation. Do you feel a bit uncomfortable performing for people
who know you very well, such as family and friends? Mark looks at why
this might be. The Mark Leveridge podcast is free, and has been
published every month since January 2013. You can access the current
recording as well as all the back issues from
www.markleveridge.co.uk/podcast.php, or alternatively
www.markleveridge.podbean.com from where you can also sign up as a
follower and automatically receive each new edition as soon as it is
ready.
17.11.18
The
Magic Clips Christmas Social - Fleet, Hampshire. From the
organisers: The Magic Clips events are back and better than ever. The Line Up so
far: Stephen Dodger Simmons, Simon Caine, Glenn Spiro, Kieron Lefever and Rus
Andrews. A free Unconventional Convention so to speak. A chance for us magicians
to let our hair down and socialise with our peers all under one roof. This time
it's being held in Fleet, Hampshire, at a gorgeous venue called The Hart House.
We have a dedicated lecture room with its own private bar, with audio and visual
facilities. We also have access to the modern spacious main bar area with lots
of high top tables to jam away and talk magic with your fellow magicians. As you
might or might not know, the events have been fantastic in the past.
We have some amazing mini lectures lined up already, but the day is not just
about that. It's about mixing with like minded people, learning, being inspired
and overall having fun! We will reveal the lecturers over the next couple of
weeks. The venue will be open to us from 11am to 11.30pm. Your first drink will
be free when you walk in and I will be providing a 'taxi service' from Fleet
train Station to the venue between the hours of 11am and 1pm for the early
birds, but it's not a long walk... about 10 minutes from the station, or there
is a taxi rank outside. If you're planning on getting a hotel, prices are from
as little as £50 per night. Here is a link to show some the hotels and B&B's in
the area: Click Here
The event is free to attend, but some of the lecturers may be offering their
products and possibly at discounted rates, so if you're looking for new
material, bring some money along to support your fellow magic folk. All the
lectures will be filmed and recorded, and made available via a private website
which only the attendees will have access to for future reference.
The previous events (The Dog & Partridge, Smoke & Mirrors and The Purple Turtle) have been outstanding, with many a lifelong friendships formed. I sincerely look forward to seeing you there, Richard John. As it's a bar, it is strictly Over 18s only. If you are lucky enough to look young, please bring ID as you might be asked for it when approaching the bar. 20th November 2018, 11am till 11.30pm. Venue: The Hart House, 335-337 Fleet Road, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 3NT (Map) Facebook. Organised by: Richard John Edgell & Tom Brooks Richard phone: 07722184775. 17.11.18
Keep
Calm and Perform Magic. Adam Edgeley, magician and author, writes:
Everything you need to know for the performer who suffers with nerves,
severe anxiety and stage fright. Having suffered with severe anxiety and
depression for many years I know only to well the struggles faced when
performing magic and suffering with these problems. I will share with
you the hints and tips that I have picked up along the way to help make
you a more confident performer. Tips on: worry, shaking hands, making
telephone calls and approaching strangers, together with some great
workable magic.
www.adamedgeleymagician.co.uk. To order
Click Here.
17.11.18
"Dynamo: ‘After my illness, returning to magic
in small rooms was the perfect way back’"
Click Here • "Dynamo makes surprise return to TV - and he looks healthier
than ever"
Click Here • "Debbie McGee: ‘Since Paul died, I can’t face doing magic’"
Click Here • "Young Highbridge magician Martin Masterman, 16, heading to
ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent"
Click Here • "Death defying magician lands in Darwin next week"
Click Here • "Eric Chien's Champion Magic Trick Will Blow Your Tiny Minds"
Click Here • Steve Short's recent lecture on Johnny Hart, given at the
Modern Mystic League, is reviewed by Brian Lead this week,
Click Here • "Magic Historian Teaches How To Wow The Grandkids With 'Grandpa
Magic'"
Click Here • "Keith Barry challenges audience to lie successfully for
€10,000 on Late Late Show"
Click Here • "‘It’s a joy to be here’ - cast celebrate at Cromer Pier
Christmas Show launch"
Click Here • "The Illusionists—Magic of the Holidays: A Blueprint for
Awesome and Brilliant!"
Click Here • Many thanks for your UK magic news, always welcomed. See you
next week, Duncan.
17.1.18