Number
1014 - 30th November 2019
First
look at Dynamo in new Sky original 'Beyond Belief'. From the
producers: Beyond Belief is a striking three-part special that blends
gripping documentary with explosive magic as Dynamo takes viewers on a
journey across the globe as he performs close-up miracles and
heart-stopping magic. This first look image offer a glimpse into the
incredible feats of magic attempted by Dynamo in his first ever show for
Sky One.
After five years away from TV due to a career-threatening illness, award-winning magician Dynamo returns to screens next year with a new, jaw-dropping three part special, Project 7 (working title), for Sky One and NOW TV that promises to change the face of magic on television. The Sky original will take viewers on a journey across the globe to watch Dynamo perform close-up miracles, impossible predictions and unbelievable feats of magic that will have a lasting effect both on him and the people he interacts with. The ambitious, visually stunning special co-produced by Phil McIntyre Television, Inner Circle Films and Motion Content Group will air on Sky One and streaming service NOW TV in the UK and Ireland in 2020. 30.11.19
Mark
Elsdon's only 2019 Lecture. Manchester City Centre on Sunday 8th
December at 7pm. A brand new lecture featuring "a ton of brand new
close-up and stand-up material. Powerful and memorable magic and
mentalism that is designed to end up in your repertoire, not in your
junk drawer." Book online via
www.eventbrite.co.uk.
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Jamie
Allan's iMagician - US dates. From the event organiser: The Steve
Jobs of Magic! Make this holiday magical! Direct from London’s West End!
Featured on Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, iMagician is Britain’s No. 1 prime
time television illusionist. A stunning show with world class high-tech
illusions, dazzling laser levitations, death-defying water chamber
escapes and awe-inspiring magic, Jamie Allan’s iMagician is coming to
town! Tickets for the first 9 performances are now on sale, see
www.imagicianlive.com for more info and to book. December 26th-30th.
Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Bagby Street,
Houston, Texas, USA.
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The
MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week Uri
Geller on 'The Late Late Show' from 6th May 1996. See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To catch up with more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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American Restoration. World-renowned illusionist David Copperfield calls on Rick and the team to restore two items from his magic museum's collection. Tuesday 10th December on Blaze. See TV Magic for details. 30.11.19
The Illusioneer Presents Guy Hollingworth, this Thursday, 5th December. From the organisers: 'The Illusioneer Presents' is a series of shows that brings together some of London's most talented magicians for a full evening of sophisticated entertainment in an elegant setting. This month's show features guest performer, Guy Hollingworth. Guy is regarded by his peers as one of magic's greatest talents. He performs at exclusive events worldwide and has made numerous television appearances including NBC's The World's Greatest Magic III, Illusoes with Luis de Matos in Portugal, The Five Greatest Magicians in the World in Japan, Britain's Worst Cheats, Heroes of Magic, and the BBC's History of Magic in England. One of Guy's best know magical creations was listed as one of the 50 greatest magic tricks of all time. Thursday, 5th December at 8pm. Tickets £20 via www.eventbrite.co.uk. Venue: Belair House, Gallery Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7AB (Map). 'The Illusioneer Presents' is hosted at Belair House, a Grade II listed Georgian manor. It aims to recapture the excitement created by high society of the 1920s and 30s. Before the show, guests will have the opportunity to explore the manor, to indulge at the bar and to unwind in a glamorous setting. 30.11.19
Alan
Rorrison lecture, Edinburgh Magic Circle, Monday 2nd December. Gary
James writes: He is one of the world's leading consultants for televised
magic and stage productions. He also has a reputation for creating
strong, hard-hitting, real world magic, specialising in using technology in his effects and amazing card work. We have convinced him
to reveal some of the secrets and reputation makers from his personal
routines. It's no surprise that we are thrilled to welcome Alan Rorrison
to The EMC. Monday 2nd December at 8pm. Visitors welcome £10 on the
door. Monday 2nd December 8pm Visitors welcome £10 on the door. The
Mercat Bar, 28 West Maitland Street, Edinburgh EH12 5DX (Map).
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Merlins
of Wakefield Black Friday Sale - now on!
Click Here for details. With thousands of items reduced, there are
some great bargains to be had. We also have some unbelievable items at
up to 50% off retail, which ends midnight Tuesday 3rd December. All
items are on a first come basis, and once gone will not be available at
these prices again!
Click Here for the special 'unbelievable' sale items! Contact
merlins@btconnect.com Tel:
01924 339933.
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Vinny
Sagoo lecture, Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians. Sue Oakley writes:
On Wednesday 4th December, the Wolverhampton Circle of Magicians are
hosting a lecture from Vinny Sagoo. The 'Sky's the Limit' lecture
elegantly weaves magic and mentalism together. Vinny has created a
number of unique effects such as Word Up, Mystify and The Experiment.
His lecture comprises of five effects suitable for stage, parlour and
close-up, ensuring that there is something for everyone. So if you like
easy, simple and powerful magic without knuckle-busting moves or
sleights, then hold on to your seat, because the Sky’s the Limit!
Visiting magicians welcome for a fee of £5. Wolverhampton Circle of
Magicians, The ECC Sports & Social Club, Showell Road, Wolverhampton,
WV10 9LE (Map).
www.wcm-magic.co.uk.
Lecture starts at 8pm, contact
sueoakley61@gmail.com.
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A
New Release from Mark Leveridge Magic. From the publishers: One of
the excuses that magicians trot out for not buying books is that they
haven't got the time or patience to read them! So, if this applies to
you, may I ask you to consider another way to access all the good stuff
contained in the written word, and that is via an Audio Book. Simply
download an mp3 audio file and listen and learn at your leisure, whether
that be in the bath, on the beach or in the car on the way to work.
Listening to the reading of a book is a great way to effortlessly absorb
the nuggets of useful information without having to exhaust yourself
with all that page turning. On the 1st December I will be releasing my
latest Audio Book entitled 'A Simple Guide To Creativity', which reveals
in a totally understandable way how you can innovate and improve your
magic repertoire. There's no complicated theory, just a clear
explanation of the creative process backed up by many examples which
will help you to unlock your own creative side. For more information and
to order please go to
www.markleveridge.co.uk.
30.11.19
Richard
Jones Magic Set. From the makers: Perform amazing magic tricks with
the Richard Jones Magic Set complete with 75 tricks for you to master
using the easy step by step instruction booklet. Inspired and created by
the British Magician and Soldier Richard Jones, known for winning the
tenth series of Britain’s Got Talent 2016. Each box will be signed by
Richard along with his motto 'Always Believe in the Impossible'. For
more info and to order
Click Here.
30.11.19
Magicseen's
Black Friday Weekend. Magicseen write: Magicseen is pleased to
announce its Black Friday/Saturday/Sunday and Monday offer. With the
recent release of Gary Jones second volume of his commercial close-up
routines, we thought it would be a good opportunity to encourage you to
consider owning volume 1 as well, as this is also chock-full of
brilliantly constructed magic. So, we would like to offer you both
volumes for just £35.00 + P&P, thus saving you £15.00. Talking of two
volume publications, we also have A Lifetime In Magic by American
mentalist and psychic Devin Knight. His two books are full of staggering
effects that you can use to create a real reputation for yourself, and
his methods are as practical as they are devious! Buy both books this
weekend for just £45.00 + P&P, again saving a healthy £15.00. To get
more information and to order at the reduced prices, please go to
www.magicseen.com
and place your order before midnight on Monday 2nd December.
30.11.19
Mark
Elsdon releases 'Limelight - The Real Secrets'. From the publishers:
Designed for business speakers and trainers, this new book was written
for a single purpose: to explain how you can teach a group of business
people to improve their communication skills using Mark's best-selling
'Limelight' trick as a model. Whether you already do any kind of
corporate speaking or training, or would like to, you will find this
incredible new resource to be truly invaluable. For more info and to
buy:
www.elsdon.blogspot.com.
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Surrey
Society of Magicians Stage Competition 2019. Adam Mosley writes: On
Thursday, the 28th of November the Surrey Society of Magicians held
their annual stage competition. There was a packed auditorium with a
mixture of magicians and laypeople watching the seven acts on stage. A
great night was had by all with a very high standard throughout. We
would like to thank the audience members, Geoff Pescud the compère, Paul
Dickson for time keeping, the two lay judges, and our magical judge Ben
Williams for their hard task in finding the top three acts. In third
place was Graham Lee, second was Colin Peters and a first time win for
Dave Andrews (pictured) a great evening all round. The Bernard Weller
comedy award was won by Graham Lee. Another fantastic competition night.
30.11.19
Tom
Brace on Talking Tricks. Kane & Abel write: Tom Brace joins us to
discuss embarking on a 30-day UK headline tour, finding the perfect
blend of magic show to be fun for all the family but not 'too kiddy',
and getting his start in magic with a sell-out run at the Edinburgh
Fringe Festival. We also talk close-up magic gigs in London, disastrous
opening nights, the best and worst way to hand out flyers and how to
fail your Magic Circle entrance exam. Also, after the conversation takes
a turn towards football, we reveal our starting eleven football teams
made up of magicians. Listen via
Podbean or
iTunes.
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Alex
Lodge is 'The Magician on The Train to Christmas Town'. This magical
train ride takes young and old alike from Okehampton to 'Christmas Town'
and along the way there is entertainment with a live cast of singers and
dancers, hot chocolate, cookies and magic! For more information and to
book tickets visit
www.traintochristmastown.com.
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Anca
& Lucca on 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us' and what they didn't show you on TV!
YouTube
• "Derren Brown’s 'Secret': Review"
Click Here • "Video: Derren Brown Reads Seth Meyers' Mind!"
Click Here • "Who is Ben Hanlin? Meet the magician joining Dancing On Ice
2020"
Click Here • "Casting a Siegfried and Roy Biopic"
Click Here • "He was playing cards, speaking te reo with nan, then woke up
inspired for magic"
Click Here • "David Hirata Weaves Magic And History In A Play About A
Japanese Magician"
Click Here • "‘A Quick 5’ with Darren “Dizzy” Partridge, performer ‘The
Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays’"
Click Here • "Magician invents ventriloquy doll that can talk to vocal cord
vibration"
Click Here • "Eminent Illusionists"
Click Here • "Council fines woman $187 for hiring a magician at her son's
fifth birthday party in a local park - because she needed public liability
insurance"
Click Here • "Revealing Secrets of Magic, Leadership and Life"
Click Here • "He’s a Young Black Magician. People Ask: ‘Are You the New
Houdini?’"
Click Here • "Courier Country magician teaches us a trick. Can you work out
how he did it?"
Click Here • As ever your UK magic news is welcomed. See you next week,
Duncan.
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