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Andi Gladwin
The Modus Operandi
Lecture
 Professional
close-up magician Andi Gladwin has performed and lectured all over the
UK and North America. He has been featured in almost every
English-language magic magazine (including cover features in the Magic
Circular and MagicSeen) and his DVD The Master Pushoff is a modern best
seller that received rave reviews in the magic press.
At his lecture, you'll learn:
• An introduction to the Master Pushoff.
• A decent helping of close-up tricks from his professional
performances.
• A 10-minute stand up routine that fits in a small folder, yet fills a
stage.
• A brief talk with some new and interesting thoughts on marketing for
magicians.
• One or two selected tricks, books and DVDs from the Vanishing Inc.
Magic line.
Andi is a funny, modern lecturer ready to teach your members a series of
easy, yet powerful close-up tricks.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Availability: Worldwide
Email:
andi@andigladwin.co.uk
Website:
www.illusionist.co.uk
Telephone: 07759 645071
Home: Gloucester
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Chris Hare
Harebrain Mentalism Lecture
 Chris
Hare is the creator of Birthday Detector and the author of Sensational
Memory and has recently released two new effects "Where in the World?"
and "Where Next?"
Chris Hare is able to offer your magic club an entertaining and
informative lecture of approximately 2 hours (plus) in duration.
Although there are one or two items for sale, the lecture is not a
dealer-dem.
The powerful mental effects in the lecture can be performed using
everyday items. These powerful and entertaining effects require
“know-how” as opposed to any sort of physical manipulation skill.
Chris Hare has been a professional entertainer for over twenty years,
during which time he performed his Hypnotic Show for a year in The
Canary Islands, six nights a week. He also performed on a cruise ship
where he memorised the birthdays of over 300 passengers and was able to
recall all of them instantly.
During the lecture he also teaches people how to increase their memory
more than perhaps they could ever possibly imagine.
If you feel that your members would enjoy and benefit from the lecture,
contact Chris Hare on 01784 453192 or email
chrishare@aol.com
The lecture can be performed at short notice if required, subject to
availability.
Duration: Full evening
Availability: Worldwide
Email:
chrishare@aol.com
Website:
www.mindboggler.co.uk
Telephone:
01784 453192
Home: Middlesex
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David Tomkins
Cheeky Dog Chatters
 Award
winning Children's Ventriloquist and Magician, David Tomkins offers a
colourful, varied and entertaining lecture ideal for magical societies,
club nights and magic conventions. Experience original and creative
children's magic not seen in any other lecture. As a professional
ventriloquist, he includes a section on puppets too. Having turned
full-time pro at sixteen, he has a wealth of experience to share.
David has lectured at The Magic Circle, London, The International
Brotherhood of Magicians Convention, Southport and The Blackpool
Convention. UK Prize Winner in the Children's Entertainer Championships
Competition, Blackpool. Member of the Inner Magic Circle (London) with
Gold Star.
"David's practical experience and years of entertaining children
shone through in the effects performed. We were all very impressed with
his natural charm, easy manner and sense of fun!"
Paul Bromley - South Downs Magicians.
"As for the ventriloquism... Brilliant, hilarious... Totally over the
top!"
M. Key - Leamington & Warwick Magic Society.
"Full of original ideas. A first class evening's entertainment."
Royston - Northampton magicians Club.
"The children's entertainers amongst our membership left with plenty of
food for thought."
Scott Penrose - Ilford Magical Society.
So if you're looking for a fun packed, magic filled and informative
lecture, then look no further...
Duration: Full Evening
Availability: Worldwide
Email:
david@cheekydogentertainments.co.uk
Website:
www.cheekydogentertainments.co.uk
Telephone:
01582 572928
Home: Luton, Bedfordshire
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Dov Citron
What A Character Lecture
 Dov
runs one of the UK's most successful children's entertainment companies
specialising in character-driven entertainment. His client's include
Madonna and Guy Richie, The Sultan of Brunei, 11 Downing Street, Arsenal
Football Club, Michael McIntyre, Latchme Mettal and many more. Dov
recently lectured at 'Kidology' (The UK children's entertainer's
convention) and is an entertainment trainer and consultant for the
Holiday Industry.
In this unique lecture Dov demonstrates how building a repertoire of
entertaining and accessible children's characters for your parties and
corporate shows can not only revitalise seldom used props and magic but
also allow you to reach a much more varied and profitable market.
In this Lecture we will discuss:
Creating A Character
Double Acting or Team Work
Utilising Props in Different Ways
Characters for your Puppets
Bits of Business that require no or little props
Balloon routines
Games
Interactive Story telling
and lots more...
Free lecture notes available to Magic Club Secretaries on request.
This is what some of his happy clients say about his work:
“This morning went really well. The children had a fantastic time and
Captain Calamity did an absolutely first rate job of keeping them
entertained! Everyone there (children and adults) was very impressed
with him indeed. It was exactly what we were looking for."
- 11 Downing Street
”Captain Calamity was AWESOME - went down extremely well with kids and
adults - we will be using him again! Unfortunately no video footage or
photos - but 80 happy kids!!”
- Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP
Comments from attendees at Dov's lecture:
"Dov Citron is one of the world's enthusiasts, and his enthusiasm is
infectious! More than that, he practises what he preaches, and what he
preaches is straightforward, good common sense, liberally sprinkled with
all-important experience."
- Jeremy Le Poidevin, Practical Magic
"There are good and bad entertainers, then there are entertainers who
are so good that it amazes you how they can have children eating out of
there hands; they make it look easy. What's the difference between a bad
entertainer and a brilliant entertainer? This is exactly what the Dov
Citron teaches you."
"As an experienced entertainer I have been to a few training courses and
none are anywhere near as comprehensive as Dov Citron's."
"I have worked with Dov for many years and can honestly say he still
manages to surprise and entertain even me!"
"I recently went to one of his Entertainment work shops in Luton. I
picked up many helpful tips and new and exciting ideas to help my
parties progress. ...It is very rare to meet someone with so much
enthusiasm, energy and genuine talent."
To view a video of Dov's successful lecture at Kidology 2010 and to see
further examples of his work; follow this link:
www.madhousekids.com/videos.htm.
Duration: Full Evening
Availability: Worldwide
Email: info@madhousekids.com
Website:
www.madhousekids.com
Telephone:
07985 535472
Home: Edgware
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Ian Keable
A Professional's Repertoire
 Ian Keable has
been a full time magician since 1990, working principally in Comedy Clubs
and at Corporate events. His lecture, Cabaret Magic, concentrates on the
theory and practise of what he does for a living: performing Cabaret for
adult audiences.
In his lecture Ian performs and explains several tricks from his
professional repertoire to illustrate not only how to, but also how not
to, do Cabaret magic. Ian also talks about choosing Cabaret material, how
to be funny, patter to avoid, dealing with hecklers, using assistants from
the audience and other aspects of Cabaret magic which can only be learnt
through solid performing experience.
Above all the lecture is designed to be entertaining. He guarantees that
even if you don't use any of his tricks or buy his lecture notes, you will
still have a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
"I doubt anyone in magic offers a funnier, more effortlessly entertaining
lecture... I've no idea what he charges but he's worth double." Ian
Rowland (from a report in Abra).
Duration: Up to two hours
Availability: UK, unless someone makes me an offer I can’t refuse.
Email: ian@iankeable.co.uk
Website:
www.iankeable.co.uk
Telephone: 020
7263 0261
Home: London
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James Prince
Menu of Miracles Lecture
Close Up Restaurant Magic
 In
2008, I released some of my material for the first time on the DVDs,
Menu of Miracles Volume 1 and 2 - produced by RSVP Magic.
The lecture will consist of items selected from the two volumes - items
include:
TABLE APPROACH tried and tested techniques
CUPS AND BALLS AT SPEED the fastest Cups and Balls Routine ever
THE WORLD'S EASIEST BILL IN KIWI probably the simplest Bill in
Kiwi
KIWI FINIESE HAND OUT the kiwi to the spectator at the end to
keep!
SHOOT THE KIWI THE SPECTATOR CAN REMOVE THEIR BILL FROM THE KIWI!
FEES AND TERMS how to get the best out of your chosen restaurants
BLUE CARD a fast signed card in wallet with a kicker ending
BRAIN FREEZE a packet trick with multiple climaxes
SIGNED CARD THRU WINDOW a no confederate version
REPEAT TRAVELLERS three signed cards appear inside different
pockets. Twice!
MIRRORS the deck solidifies into five solid Mirrors
MULTIPLE CARDS TO POCKETS signed cards appearing in every trouser
and jacket pocket possible
CARD AND MATCHBOX a signed card jumps under, over, and finally
INSIDE a matchbox
CHOOSING THE RIGHT VENUE how to select the best restaurants to
work
RING IN PEPPER-POT ILLUSION A borrowed ring appears INSIDE a
clear pepper-pot
IMPROMTU ANNIVERSARY WALTZ use ANY DECK and NO GIMMICKED CARDS
Duration: Full evening
Availability: Worldwide
Email:
magic@jamesprince.co.uk
Website:
www.jamesprince.co.uk
Telephone:
02380 274201
Home:
Hampshire
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Mark Leveridge
Going Walkabout
Announcing.....the brand
new lecture/dem from Mark Leveridge
Available from 2011 and beyond
 Going
Walkabout. How to cope doing magic at reception events
Working without a table, completely surrounded, and to groups of
spectators who may move, leave or join at any moment during a
performance, is a challenging situation for the close up magician. In
this brand new lecture I reveal a whole host of tips, techniques and
ideas to make sure that you can rise to the challenge effectively. I
will give advice born from experience on:
how to break into groups
how to command the attention of the spectators
how to manage the group effectively
how to cope without the use of any table
how to select the right tricks to carry
how to tailor material so that it can be worked surrounded
how to adapt to cramped or awkward venues
plus plenty more topics relevant to the walkabout magician
As well as giving my professional advice, I will also perform and
explain a number of my routines which are ideal for walkabout magic
making the Going Walkabout lecture of interest and value to everyone.
With many years lecturing experience behind me, I always endeavour to
deliver a fascinating and professionally presented evening which
guarantees a good time for all those who attend.
The lecture part of the evening will normally last around 75 minutes.
After a short break I will then present a dealer dem for approximately a
further 30 minutes featuring some of my exclusive marketed products with
the opportunity for the members to buy them before the close.
For further information or to discuss potential dates please contact me on
01392 252000 or email
magic@markleveridge.co.uk
Duration: Full evening
Availability: Worldwide
Email:
magic@markleveridge.co.uk
Website:
www.markleveridge.co.uk
Telephone: 01392 252000
Home: Exeter
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Pat Fallon
A Choice of Magic Lectures
 Pat
Fallon has been a professional magician since 1987 and is without
doubt the Irish magician with an international reputation. Since 1995 he
has lectured in Ireland, England, Italy, America, Belgium, Australia and
has performed and lectured at most of the major UK conventions including
Blackpool, The IBM, Bristol, SAMS, South Shields, J Day, Leeds, Top
Secret Day of Magic, Kidology and twice at the Magic Circle. He has
contributed routines and articles to a number of magic publications
including Magicseen, The linking Ring, Abracadabra, The Conjure, The
Budget, Celtic Cabal and the World of Children’s Magic.
He is Ireland’s only Gold Star member of the Inner Magic Circle and was
the first non British act ever to win at the British Magical
championships and has almost one hundred television appearances to his
credit.
Because he has worked in all areas of magical entertainment from
children’s parties to corporate magic to his own full evening magic and
illusion show Pat Fallon can offer a choice lectures from general magic
to children’s magic, close-up magic or stand-up and cabaret magic. The
one thing that all his lectures have in common is they contain solid
tried and tested easy to perform commercial entertaining routines.
What they said:
“A meaty lecture with good advice and routines, with neat ideas born of
professional experience”
Donald Bevan - ABRA
“If those present didn’t walk away with at least one practical idea from
this excellent lecture, they went away with half a dozen or so”
Sean McCree – The Budget
“We had a lot of lectures during the past twelve months including two
from the United States, but it was the unanimous decision of both clubs
that yours was the most practical we had this year.”
Tony Griffith – Bath Circle and Weston Wizards
“We have welcomed and applauded the skills and teaching abilities of
many overseas lecturers, but this man from the Emerald Isle stands out
as one of the most knowledgeable and gifted lecturers we have ever
seen.”
Derek Lawrence – North Wales Magic Circle
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Availability: Worldwide
Email:
info@patfallonmagic.com
Website:
www.patfallonmagic.com
Telephone:
00353 45 858000
Home: Ireland
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Paul
Gordon
Impromptu Entertaining (and 'doable') Card Magic lecture
 Paul
Gordon is a professional close-up card magician and entertainer
who travels the world with his act, lecture and workshops; including
his Card Capers day of magic. Since 1992, Paul has
lectured in 17 different countries, including five times at The Magic
Circle, 4F’s (FFFF) in New York, Tannen’s Jubilee (New York) and The
Close-up Symposiums in Berlin, Monaco & Copenhagen. Paul is a
creator, author and publisher of twenty-three top-quality books,
DVDs and tricks. His lecture is entertaining as well as jam-packed
with workable card magic, tips, hints, nuances and anecdotes. Paul's
magic has received praise from Steve Beam, Aldo Colombini, J. C
Wagner, Jim Sisti, Max Maven, Eugene Burger, John Guastaferro, Jamy Ian
Swiss, Peter Duffie, David Regal, Harry Lorayne & many more 'names'
in the biz!
Recent lecture review: “He held some fifty people enthralled
as he demonstrated some items from his books. In situations like this,
his command is phenomenal. He makes card tricks entertaining!
He has the audience hanging onto his every word! He has all the
attack of a Ken Brooke or Rovi. Watch his Card Startlers (3 DVD
set) to see how card magic should be performed!” - Walt
Lees.
Paul lectures on magic from his 'live' act and from his books; proof
enough that it is all practical and very magical! He feels that
he can even turn non-cardmen into, well, at least semi-interested
cardmen. If you want to learn strong magic in a fun,
energetic, enthusiastic and informative way, this is the lecture to
see.
Visit Paul’s website to see photos, reviews, trick demos and a free
promotional video of Paul in action; working “live” for laymen.
Duration: Two hours (8 hours if you don't hook me off)
Availability: Worldwide
Email:
pgmagic@btinternet.com
Website:
www.paulgordon.net/lectures.html
Telephone:
01903 211785
Home: West Sussex
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Steve Dimmer
Childrens Nuts & Bolts
 Steve
Dimmer presents his ‘Childrens Nuts & Bolts’ lecture. He explains
many original effects with props all magicians will have and also goes
into the practical side of being an children’s entertainer. He explores
how to sell your services more effectively, promoting yourself at
parties with a view to getting more work as well as how to make your
shows more fun with new bits of business and sub-routines . Also
addressed is the tricky issue of entertaining for the older child and
tactics on the thorny problem of how to keep the adults quiet!
Steve is an Associate Member of The Inner Magic Circle with silver star
and has won The Pip Ayres Memorial Trophy for Children’s entertainment 8
years out of the past 10. He has devised tricks for many magic dealers
including Practical Magic, Davenports, Merlins of Wakefield and
Made-to-Measure Magic. He is one of only 3 people to be asked to
contribute twice at Britain’s only Children Magic Convention Kidology.
‘Brilliantly inventive & pitched just right’
David Baxter, Made-To-Measure Magic
‘Always comes up with clever, entertaining and fun routines’
Jeremy Le Poidevin, Practical Magic.
Duration: Whole evening with break half way through
Availability: All
year subject to commitments, world-wide
Email:
Inflatabletheatre@ntlworld.com
Website:
www.stevethemagician.co.uk
Telephone:
01604 409010
Mobile: 07904 311 007
Home: Northampton
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Stephen Ablett
Complete Guide to
Wedding Magic
 Stephen
Ablett has been a professional magician for over 16 years. He has
performed on Cruise Ships, at Holiday camps and on TV. He won the North
West Close-Up Championships 2010 and the Magi Cabaret Competition 2008 &
2009.
He ran a Magic School in America during summer 2007, and has worked
numerous celebrity events, at weddings, corporate functions and New Year
Eve Parties. He wrote articles for the Magic Circle Magazine for
2010-2011, has written 10 books and produced numerous DVDs.
This lecture will look at magic suitable for weddings. The first half
will be parlour based magic, suitable for large groups of people as a
small 25 minute show. This includes his sponge hearts and paddle
routine, heart and silk routine and story-deck. This is then followed by
an explanation of the effects.
The second half focuses on reception and table magic which will include
finger ring manipulation, pendant routines, card tricks and
mind-reading.
He will share with you a few stories from the road, such as his
experience of Britain’s Got Talent and he also has a few DVDs and tricks
to sell afterwards.
Duration: 2+ hours
Availability: Worldwide
Email:
admin@magicmystery.co.uk
Website:
www.magicmystery.co.uk
Telephone:
0161 286 3856
Home: Stockport
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Steve Gore
Ramblings from a
Suspender … of Disbelief!
 Steve
Gore presents his lecture which has received excellent reviews at the
Modern Mystic League, Huddersfield Circle of Magicians and the British
Magical Society. It includes lots of his original effects, including
‘Trick Photography’, which MagicWeek called “Close-up Trick of the Year”
YouTube
It’s not all close up though, there are effects for stage, stand up and
kids too, so there’s something for everyone. The majority of his effects
are also easy to master, allowing you to focus on the presentation.
“A goodly crowd was assembled for what turned out to be an afternoon
full of original ideas, lateral magical thinking and, on occasions, the
clever blending of known effects to create a whole new impact. We would
certainly recommend him unreservedly to any society looking for an
entertaining and totally original session.”
Brian Lead, Modern Mystic League
“It was professional in every respect from dress to the presentation
of the effects whether they be close-up, stage or children’s magic.”
Liz Warlock, British Magical Society
Everyone who attends his lecture will receive a FREE PDF copy of his
lecture notes.
Duration: Between 45 mins and 2 Hours depending on requirements
Availability: UK, but
will consider abroad
Email: magic@stevegore.co.uk
Website:
www.stevegore.co.uk
Telephone:
07986 499671
Home: Bradford
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Stu-Di-Doo’s and
Stu-Di-Don’ts!
 “Stu-Di-Doo’s
and Stu-Di-Don’ts” is the NEW lecture from full-time children’s
entertainer Stuart “Stu-Di-Doo” Hodgson.
Developed from literally thousands of performances Stu-Di-Doo delivers
the hints, tips and dare I say it, SECRETS about entertaining children
at birthday parties and beyond. Firmly based around the popular two-hour
full party Stu-Di-Doo covers topics such as the format of the party,
warm up routines, introductions, dealing with shy children as well as
managing the over enthusiastic helper and keeping control of the parents
plus fun games to use, this lecture gives a huge help to all
entertainers who work with children from the new starter to the seasoned
professional there is always more to learn.
This is Stu-Di-Doo’s second lecture that he has put together, the first
“Do You Wanna See Some Puppets?” got this review…
“All in all a thoroughly enjoyable night and one I would recommend
to other Magic Societies without hesitation. If you’re looking for a
lecture which is different, informative, entertaining and delivered by
an all round nice guy then look no further than Stu-Di-Doo.”
John Penman, Northern Magic Circle.
Duration: Full evening
Availability: Worldwide
Email: magic@stu-di-doo.com
Website:
www.stu-di-doo.com
Telephone:
0800 955 0182
Home: Cumbria
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