Number
999 - 17th August 2019
Kidology
UK and Ventarama Conventions to combine. From the organisers: This year
Kidology UK and Ventarama will be combined to take place on Tuesday, 24th
September, at The Austin Sports and Social Club, 30 Tessall Lane, Longbridge,
Birmingham B31 2SF (Map).
With great lectures from: Martin Gardner, Dov Citron and, from Germany,
ventriloquist Andreas Minz. Workshops with: Lisa Oakley, Chris Frostie Frost,
Craig Newton, Shane West and Ozzy Dee. A Night Before get-together, Dealers Show
and an Open Mic session. Plus on the night of the convention the Kidology
Birthday Party, with music, dancing and cabaret. The following day, Wednesday,
at 11am The Kidology UK Children’s Entertainer of the Year Competition.
Registration covering all events £50. Full details at
www.kidologyuk.co.uk.
Join us on our Facebook Group Kidology UK.
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Q&A
with the Twins FX at the IBM British Ring Convention, Eastbourne. From the
organisers: The Twins FX (Gary and Paul Hardy-Brown) will be talking about their
career and answering questions at a special event in Eastbourne during the
convention. With vast experience from performing together on some of the world's
finest cruise liners and top venues around the world, The Twins FX are the
leading company operating in the field of theatrical special effects, illusions
and animatronics, providing their services to some of the biggest pantomimes in
the UK plus arena and stadium shows. Drawing on their wealth of experience and
knowledge, they produce amazing special effects to create intimate and powerful
entertainment experiences. Their portfolio includes soaring airborne flying
dragons, a mighty 8 metre tall gorilla, floating magic carpets, flying cars, a
full size galleon, 3 sets of animatronic flying horses pulling Cinderella’s
sparkling crystal coaches, a colossal dragon and a pink moped that flies and
loops the loop in mid air!
www.britishring.org.uk.
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"Britain's
Got Talent: The Champions. Starts Saturday 31st August on ITV"
YouTube. "Darcy Oake's trick on Britain's Got Talent: The Champions could
kill him as medics are called"
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"Magic Moments. Who is Issy Simpson and is she taking part in Britain’s Got
Talent: The Champions?"
Click Here • "Magic Man. Who is Richard Jones and is he taking part in
Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions?"
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17.8.19
The
MagicWeek Video Archive - every Saturday! This week, Geoffrey Durham on John
Fisher's 'The Best of Magic' from 5th September 1990. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with past weeks
Click Here.
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Joshua
Jay lecture, Medway Magical Society. Neil Colley writes: Joshua Jay is
coming! From his home in New York, New York, where he is on break from his
one-man Off-Broadway show Six Impossible Things. Joshua Jay will be
delivering a new lecture for us featuring close-up and parlor magic using cards,
coins, books, watches, and more. With only nine UK tour dates, this is a rare
chance to see this American award-winning magician astound with his original
brand of magic. Whether you've seen Joshua before or it's your first time, he is
widely respected as one of the finest performers and teachers in magic. Members
£5, non-member visiting magicians £10. 8pm on Wednesday 21st August ay Medway
Magical Society, St George Hotel, 7-8 New Road Avenue, Chatham, Kent ME4 6BB (Map).
www.medwaymagicalsociety.org.uk.
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Joshua
Jay lecture, Manchester Circle of Magicians. William Booth writes: All the way from the USA,
award-winning magician Joshua Jay will be
lecturing at the Manchester Circle of Magicians on Monday 19th August. This is a rare chance to see one of the
world's top magicians and surely a night not to be missed. If you are in the
area why not pop along? 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.
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South
Tyneside International Magic Festival. Finbar Healy has been revealed as the
act entertaining delegates at The Late Show on Friday 11th October, as part of
the South Tyneside International Magic Festival’s three-day convention. The
evening will be compered by Irish comedian and award-winning magician, Nevin
Cody, who has more than 30 years of experience in the industry and was mentored
by the late Paul Daniels. The South Tyneside International Magic Festival takes
place from 10th to 13th October, with a number of lectures, workshops and gala
shows for visitors to make the most of. Magicians from around the world are
travelling to South Shields to take part, including Xulio Merino, Mike
Pisciotta, Olmac, Maga Gisell, Richard Jones, Steve Hewlett, Mark Shortland,
Safire, Mario “the Maker Magician” Marchese, Laura London, R. Paul Wilson, Nate
Staniforth, Matricks and Adam Black. The event is organised by South Tyneside
Council and magician, Steve Gore, with support from BBC Newcastle and sponsored
by The Customs House and
Magicbox. Convention tickets, which include entry to The Late Show are
currently on sale for £65. For more information on the festival or to book a
place, visit
www.southtyneside.gov.uk/magicfestival.
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The Evolution of Magic, Blackpool. Starring Craig Christian and Elizabeth Best (As Seen On BGT). The show is packed with mind-blowing magic, mentalism, and skilful cardistry, with fresh music and stunning lighting effects. Returning to the UK for its fourth year, The Evolution of Magic is a must-see show in Blackpool. The show has recently been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for its consistently high standard of reviews. Until 1st September at The Horseshoe, Pleasure Beach, 525 Ocean Blvd, Blackpool, FY4 1EZ. Book online: www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com also see www.theevolutionofmagic.com. 17.8.19
The
Summer Show 2019, West Cliff Theatre, Clacton on Sea. From the promoters:
The West Cliff Theatre in Clacton can date the origin of its annual summer show
back to 1894 – which makes it the longest running continuous summer season in
the UK and a milestone as we celebrate 125 years of variety. Come and indulge in
the glitz and glamour of our great British revue show. Featuring laugh out loud
comedy from Don MacLean, spellbinding magic from Danny Lee Grew who returns for
his second year, plus spine tingling vocals from Kilke John and James Waud,
together with a company of eight dancers and our junior ensemble. Tickets are
£18.00 and children are free with a full paying adult. Tuesday 20th August 2pm &
7.30pm. Wednesday 21st August 2pm & 6pm. Saturday 24th 2pm & 7.30pm. Tickets can
be booked via:
www.westcliffclacton.co.uk. Danny will also be talking about magic and The
Summer Show on BBC Essex Radio on Thursday 21st August at 7.15pm.
www.dannyleegrew.com.
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Youth scholarship initiative for young magicians
and Vanishing Inc. Podcasts: The Session is the UK's only dedicated close-up magic convention and is
held every January in Heathrow, London. Next year's event will feature
performances and lectures from David Williamson, David Regal, Denis Behr, Andrew
Goldernhersh, Henry Harrius, and many more. Organisers Andi Gladwin and Joshua
Jay have announced a youth scholarship programme to help young magicians
(under eighteen) attend: "At Vanishing Inc. we’ve been running a youth scholarship for Magifest for some
time. It’s super simple. Anyone under 18 can get a free pass for the convention
(plus one for a parent/guardian). All they need to do is perform one free pubic
show at a school, hospital, anything. Send us the proof of that, and they can
get in free.
For the first time we’re doing the same thing for The Session." For more
information and to apply
Click Here. Also from Vanishing Inc., a series of 30 minute Podcasts hosted
by Damian Jennings who this week finds out about Rug Rats, secrets, onions on
pizza and what's wrong with the Hot Rod force thanks to David Regal,
Click Here.
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MLM
Web Offers August 2019. Two very contrasting items are on promotion this
month. The first is a children's effect called Gnashers. Based on the classic
Lesson In Magic plot, this entertaining routine involves the exploits of a
chosen silk hanky which 'accidentally' gets damaged and which the performer
attempts, somewhat haphazardly, to repair with magic. Full of funny bits of
business, this effect is perfect for the 3-6 age range and only requires a few
silks, a change bag and a set of wind up chattering teeth. Full instructions are
supplied as a downloadable PDF E-Routine text file. The second Web Offer is a
wonderfully different feature close up routine called The Emperor's Coins. This
Boston Box effect has a presentation which is comic and unusual and which
incorporates magic that is surprising with a strong ending. This comes as a
TricKlip Video Download featuring live performance and full studio explanation.
Both the above products are generously discounted this month, so go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/offers.php for full info and to order.
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The
Magic Car Boot Sale is back once again on Sunday 22nd September at the
Austin Sports and Social Club, 30 Tessall Lane, Longbridge, Birmingham B31 2SF (Map).
This has, for more than 20 years, meant a very early start for some supporters
so we have put back the opening time to 10.30am to make life a bit easier for
everyone. It will run until about 2.30pm. We still have a few stall spaces
available at £15 each. Admission on the day is £5 for buyers. Join us on our
Facebook group Magic Car Boot Sale. For more information or to book, call Alec
Powell on 07831 115448 or email
alec@alecpowell.co.uk.
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Anglian Magic Society 'Show and Tell' night. Kyle Sarocen writes: Our next meeting of the Anglian Magic Society is on Tuesday the 20th of August with a Show and Tell night, so come along and share a few tricks with your fellow members and learn a few yourself. This is just going to be a fun night for all. Starting at 7.30pm at the White Horse Inn, The Street, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8ST (Map). www.theanglianmagicsociety.uk. See you on the night, everyone welcome. 17.8.19
Tales
from the Shadows is an evening of spine-chilling stories of the
supernatural, of murder and of mystery delicately laced with bizarre magic by
award-winning magician Tracy Wise. Definitely not a show for those of a nervous
disposition. The ticket price includes a themed cocktail served in the
atmospheric Dr. Legba’s Emporium of Cocktails and Curiosities, part of The Royal
Hotel, Southend-on-Sea. See
facebook.com/DrLegbas for details.
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The Simpsons, Saturday 24th August on Sky1. "The Great Simpsina. Series 22, episode 18. Lisa becomes an apprentice to the Great Raymondo. Guest starring Martin Landau, Jack McBrayer and a trio of magicians, including David Copperfield." See TV Magic. 17.8.19
"Ben
Berman Set Out To Make a Documentary About a Dying Magician—Then Learned His
Latest Trick"
Click Here • "Review: ‘The Amazing Johnathan Documentary’ profiles irascible
magician in an illusory way"
Click Here • "Bad Boys of Magic trade the birds and bunnies for booze and
banter"
Click Here • "Magician to recreate Houdini’s escape at Aberdeen Harbour"
Click Here • "Not all of David Copperfield's shows are magic — sometimes
things go wrong. He tells PBS News Hour what he has learned from those
experiences."
Click Here "James Freedman: Moment of Truth"
Click Here • Magic – The Greatest Magic Show at Assembly Festival"
Click Here • "#Dave Alnwick: Literally the Best Magician"
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• "Magician Shin Lim is Getting Married and His Relationship is Truly Magical"
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Here
• "Q&A: Hans Klok"
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• "Penn Jillette performed a Séance at a Steven Spielberg party"
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• "Magician Oz Pearlman snaps up $4.5M Brooklyn penthouse"
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• "The Illusionists Will Return to Broadway With 5th Holiday Show"
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• It's our 1,000th edition next week, so if you have some UK magic news make
sure you're in it! See you next week, Duncan.
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