Number
970 - 26th January 2019
Maskelyne
& Cooke talk by Dr Will Houstoun, Saturday 16th February.
Maskelyne & Cooke, London's only close-up magic bar which opened in
December 2018 will now play host to a series of special events, as well
as running close-up magic four nights a week (see
www.maskelyneandcooke.co.uk). The first event is a talk on Maskelyne
& Cooke by Dr Will Houstoun.
John Nevil Maskelyne and George Alfred Cooke may not be well known today but, over one hundred years ago, they revolutionised the art of conjuring, inventing iconic tricks that are performed today and making London the magic capital of the world. Join Dr Will Houstoun at this exclusive presentation to learn more about these remarkable gentlemen and the magic with which they and their contemporaries astonished London audiences. Along the way you will get a rare glimpse into the world of the card cheat, learn how magicians exploit cutting-edge technology and see feats of conjuring performed before your very eyes. "A fascinating and elegant trip through the history of magic, Dr. Houstoun's skill is unmatched." DesignMyNight. "An enticing glimpse through a secret trap door into the often unbelievable history of magic." TVBomb. Dr Will Houstoun, Saturday 16th February, 4pm-5pm. To book: Click Here. 26.1.19
"Piff The Magic Dragon: Hilarious Magician
Shocks Heidi Klum - America's Got Talent: The Champions"
YouTube. "Las Vegas Strip theater renamed for AGT ‘loser’ Piff The Magic Dragon"
www.reviewjournal.com.
26.1.19
Lewis
Davenport working abroad in the 1920s. A talk on Thursday, 7th
February in London.
What was it like to travel with a magic act to South Africa and South
America in the 1920s? A talk by Anne Goulden on 7th February will bring
these tours to life and throw light on some of the other acts on the
bills. The talk starts at 7.45pm and is hosted by The British Music Hall
Society at the Club for Acts and Actors, 20 Bedford Street, Covent
Garden, London WC2E 9HP (Map). There is no charge for admission but voluntary
donations are appreciated at the door to cover the cost of the meeting.
The venue is full of show business interest with many posters and
photographs on display.
26.1.19
Northern
Magic Summit 2019, 26th - 28th April.
From the organisers: The Northern Magic Summit, the convention of the
Northern Magic Circle, is returning to The Crown Hotel, Harrogate for
the weekend Friday 26th April – Sunday 28th April 2019!
The convention will kick-off with our Welcome Dinner on the Friday night
– an event which has been so well enjoyed in recent years. Following the
success of last year the evening will also feature the 2019 Northern
Magic Close-up Championships. The Northern Magic Circle is proud to
invite magicians from across the UK to enter and represent their local
magic society. For full details please visit
www.northernmagicsummit.co.uk. Deadline for entries is Friday 12th
April 2019.
Full registration to the convention covers all hotel events on Saturday
and Sunday: Lectures, Dealers, Dealer Dem, History of Mystery and all
Non-magic events, plus tickets to The Children’s Show and The Gala Show.
There will also be non-magical events for those friends and family who
support us, but have little interest in magic! For more information and
to find the registration forms head to
www.northernmagicsummit.co.uk or email
registration@northernmagiccircle.or.uk. Here’s looking forward to a
convention that reflects our motto: “Friendship through the Art of
Magic.” Hope to see you all there!
26.1.19
Jamie
Raven and The Neptune Magic Society. Danny Hunt writes: The Neptune Magic Society are very proud to welcome Jamie Raven as an
honorary life member and patron of the society.
Jamie very kindly agreed to take on the role after our former patron Sir
Ken Dodd sadly passed away last year. Lady Ann Dodd will continue to
support the Neptune Magic Society also.
Jamie is looking forward to playing an active role in the Society by
supporting our junior members in everything they do.
The Neptune Magic Society are very honoured and privileged to not only
have a wonderful performer as their patron but someone who believes in
supporting and encouraging the future of magic.
www.neptunemagicsociety.com.
26.1.19
A
new book by Gary Jones. From the publishers. Magicseen Publications
are delighted to announce that on the 15th February 2019 at the
Blackpool Convention we will be releasing a brand new book featuring the
routines, tips and ideas of well known and highly popular performer and
creator, Gary Jones. Entitled Life's A Beach, this 136 page soft cover
book features a wide selection of Gary's commercial magic including: a
simple but effective bottle production, a totally sleight-free coins
through table using regular coins, a brilliant borrowed ring escape from
a length of dental floss, a really clever and direct way to perform
cards across in which two thought of cards jump from one pile to
another, a simple yet fooling version of ACAAN, a commercial colour
changing silk routine for walkabout, a move-free take on the classic
cups and balls, plus a whole raft of other great card, coin and mental
material. Gary has been a pro for over 30 years and as well as providing
you with lots of practical and well thought out effects, he also shares
with you many performance tips and advice on being successful at making
money with magic. This is a wonderful book from which you will
undoubtedly use many of the routines included. You can reserve your copy
now and choose either to have it mailed to you on publication, or elect
to save the P&P costs by picking up your copy from the Magicseen stand
at Blackpool. Go to
www.magicseen.com/shop-2 for more information and to order.
26.1.19
Rodney
James Piper on The
Magicians’ Podcast. Rodney James Piper is the owner of The House of Illusion
venue in Salou, Spain. Over the last 20 years dozens of well known
magicians got their start by completing a season working for him. In
this podcast Rodney discusses the venue and the magicians who have
helped make it a must-see night out. He also shares with us how and why
he ended up there, how to do a great audition, stage hypnosis, grand
illusions, and most importantly, admits to being the owner of some hooky
props. Plus 'What's Going On' with Alan Hudson. The Magicians' Podcast, listen now, via
iTunes,
Podbean
or
Spotify
(another great Magicians' Podcast).
26.1.19
The MagicWeek Video Archive.
This week, some 'Extra Sensory Deception' from Paul Daniels, first shown on
20th December 1986. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks and the occasional
'bonus' video
Click Here.
26.1.19
Jon
Allen Lecture Night, Anglian Magic Society. Kyle Sarocen writes: Jon
Allen Lecture Night! Anglian Magic Society - Special Extra Event.
Tuesday 29th January at 7.30pm. Jon Allen is the only magician to be
awarded "British & World IBM Close-up Magic Champion" and "The Magic
Circle Close-up Magic Champion". What else do you need to know other
than don’t miss this! A special announcement is going to be made on the
evening which is the most important news the Anglian Magic Society has
ever had. Special venue for this event: Norwich Snowsports Centre,
Whitlingham Lane, Trowse Newton, Norwich NR14 8TW (Map).
Free for members - Visitors on the door £10.00.
26.1.19
Wayne
Fox lectures at the Manchester Circle of Magicians on Monday 28th
January. William Booth writes: Magic at its best; surely a night not
to be missed. Visitors are welcome with prior approval from the
President and a charge of £10.00 on the night. For more information and
details visit our website
www.manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk or email
contact@manchestercircleofmagicians.co.uk.
26.1.19
The
Magic Car Boot Sale will take place once again this year, on Sunday, 3rd
February, at The Austin Sports and Social Club, Tessall Lane,
Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2SF (Map)
from 9.30am. There are now over 30 stalls booked in, so there will be
literally thousands of bargains to be found. Ample free parking at the
venue which is just 10 minutes from Junction 4 on the M5. It is adjacent
to Longbridge Railway Station. Admission is just £4. Contact Alec Powell
on 07831 115448 or
emailalec@alecpowell.co.uk if you require any further information.
26.1.19
Le
Paradoxe De Georges, Yann Frisch. The first time I saw Yann Frisch's
FISM Grand Prix winning close-up magic live it left an indelible
impression on me. This is what he's up to now:
Vimeo. Also
see:
www.yannfrisch.org. DT.
26.1.19
Enterteasement: Comedy! Magic! Burlesque! - Glasgow. Saturday, February 9th, 8pm - 10.30pm. Scott Cuthbertson will be appearing at Enterteasement's Comedy! Magic! Burlesque! show in February. Tickets £14 via www.enterteasement.com. Venue: Admiral Bar, 72 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 7DA (Map). 26.1.19
2019
is the year the Cambridge Pentacle Magic Club hits the big 100! What
a year we have in store to celebrate this fantastic milestone! The
Cambridge Pentacle Club will be playing in large venues in its home town
as well as supporting local charities and their worthy causes. The club
will also be performing at the prestigious Magic Circle later in the
year. Another exciting date in the Cambridge Pentacle Club’s diary is
Saturday 22nd June 2019 when the club will be holding its annual dinner
at Freemasons Hall, Cambridge, with guest act Wayne Goodman performing
after-dinner cabaret. Tickets are now on sale – book early to avoid
disappointment as there is a limit on the number of guests the venue can
accommodate. For more information on all the exciting events in this
year’s Cambridge Pentacle Club diary and to book tickets please visit
www.pentacleclub.com. Jeremy
Bond, President, Cambridge Pentacle Magic Club.
26.1.19
New
Year's Resolution. If you want to take a huge stride towards giving your
magic life a boost this year, why not sign up for Mark Leveridge's
E-Club Pro? This comprehensive online magic and information resource has
just entered its ninth year and members all over the world benefit from
the hundred of routines, ideas and advice files that are contained on
its members' only pages. With new material and updates being released on
the 1st of every month, E-Club Pro has grown into a huge database that
draws exclusively on Mark's creativity and experience. Renowned as a
magic teacher, Mark has created easy to follow video tutorials, has
provided detailed real world advice, and supplied a wide variety of fun
and interesting magic which will appeal to all types of magician. So
whether you are a full time pro, an enthusiastic hobbyist just starting
out, or someone whose experience lies somewhere in between, E-Club Pro
will provide relevant, useful material for you to enjoy. Membership is
available on an automated monthly PayPal subscription with no fixed
term, which gives you the flexibility to stay for as long as you want.
For more information and to sign up go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/eclubpro.php.
26.1.19
Cabaret
cult sensation Lucha Britannia on Talking Tricks. Garry Vanderhorne
and Greg Burridge, the men behind the phenomenal Lucha Britannia, join
Talking Tricks with Kane & Abel to talk about their iconic cult variety
show that is a part cabaret, part wrestling event. The chaps discuss
what led to them starting Lucha Britannia, having Las Vegas quality
variety acts on the show, and the lessons that magicians can learn from
the world of wrestling. Listen via
Podbean or
iTunes.
26.1.19
John
Styles is up to his old tricks again, back on the road with "The
Magnificent Music Hall" Spring tour. It started lasts week at The New
Theatre, Wimbledon when guest star Gary Wilmot (direct from his London
Palladium pantomime) topped the bill. Dates include: Basilon, Dunstable,
Shanklin, Horsham, Poole, Alexandra Palace, Teddington, Peterborough,
Leicester, Dudley and Bognor.
www.johnstylesentertainer.co.uk.
26.1.19
ESP
Direct from Mr E Enterprises. Mr E Enterprises write: You show
several jumbo size laminated cards (approx. A6); each with a different
ESP type symbol printed upon them. The cards are mixed and laid out face
up on the table. A spectator is allowed to indicate which cards should
be eliminated one by one, until only one symbol is left. Please note
there is no equivoque used in the selection, but a very clever idea by
Roy Baker.
The spectators themselves turn over the chosen card to discover a large
red tick sign on its back representing your prediction is correct. But
the spectators are not convinced for they have not seen the backs of the
other cards, after all, they could each have a red tick mark. But when
they turn over the other cards each one has a bold letter on it –
correctly spelling out the name of the selected symbol! A stunning
climax! Easy to do and totally baffling. Perform it close-up, parlour or
on television. Everything can be left for examination. Practical
Mentalism at its best! Comes complete with the Jumbo A6 sized laminated
cards & instructions. Post free in the UK. Overseas please add an extra
£5.00 for postage to your country unless this is part of a larger order.
Only £9.99 from
www.mreenterprises.co.uk.
26.1.19
Hartshill
Sports & Members Club presents An Evening of Magic. Lee Joseph
writes: Hartshill Sports & Members Club presents An Evening of Magic at
7pm on 22nd February at Hartshill Sports & Members Club, Victoria Road,
Nuneaton CV10 0LS (Map).
The evening is to
help raise money for magic legend Tim Stracey so he can get the
treatment he deserves. This will be a evening featuring stage magicians
and close-up magic at your table. This will include illusionist Andy
Storm, and magic from Lee Joseph and David Michaels, plus LAWNS stage
competition winner Angus Baskerville and more. Free admission. So please come along and support a
good cause and help Tim get the treatment he needs. Thank you. Hope to
see you all there.
26.1.19
Houdini's Last Secrets, Wednesday 6th February on Discovery. Episode 1: The Torture Escape. How did Harry Houdini pull off his death-defying escapes? A team of experts investigate his illusions to reveal the secrets of this mysterious stunt. New. See TV Magic for details. 26.1.19
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Cox says magic has no secret power"
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Meaning Behind His Success"
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blows minds with unbelievable magic"
Click Here • "Illusionist Darcy Oake eliminated on ‘America’s Got
Talent: The Champions’: Did Superfans get it wrong?"
Click Here • "Menier’s Fiddler on the Roof to transfer to the West
End"
Click Here • "Grand opening of Illusionist Criss Angel's new show at
Planet Hollywood"
Click Here • "Criss Angel, Las Vegas Strip performer, welcomes
second child"
Click Here • That's it for another week, your UK magic news is
always welcomed, see you next week, Duncan.
26.1.19