Number
1327 - Saturday 29th November 2025
Mario
The Maker Magician returns! Fresh from a sold out run in New York’s New
Victory Theatre on 42nd Street and 16 sold out shows at Sydney Opera House,
Mario The Maker Magician returns for a limited season to Underbelly Boulevard in
the heart of London’s Soho for a festive treat. Bringing his robot magic to
delight audiences of all ages it is a show full of original magic handmade
robots and modern slapstick. Fast-paced interactive and full of heart Mario
leads you through a romping explosion of contagious energy and belly laughs. For
kids adults families everyone! As seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,
Blue Peter and Sesame Street. "The best kids’ magician in the world" David
Blaine. "Borderline anarchy that’s extremely good fun" **** Time Out. "Charm,
charisma and gleeful insanity" Vogue. "Very likely the best" New York Times.
Produced by Katie Rose Marchese and Chris Cox in association with Underbelly.
Runs from December 13th to January 25th. Tickets:
www.underbellyboulevard.com.
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Conjuring at the Court –
London, Sunday 28th December.
Conjuring at the Court is back, with a hilarious night of Christmas magic.
Marc Paul is a favourite at the Court with the extraordinary, engaging mind-reading act that takes him all over the world.
Danny Buckler is a marvellous comedy magician, one of the funniest magical
performers working today.
Mark Shortland combines puzzling magic with lively comedy. Penn & Teller (Fool
Us) said 'your performance was brilliant, so funny and full of life' - and he
won the British Magic Comedy Championship
John Kimmons is a favourite at the Court, we're thrilled to have him back after
three years ...a side-splittingly funny magician and ventriloquist
Doors open at 7.30pm. The show starts at 8pm and runs to 10pm with an interval.
Why not come early and enjoy a meal before the show!
To get there: it’s at the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing, London W13 8PH.
Just 12 minutes from Central London: take the West Ealing train from Paddington,
or by tube on the Elizabeth Line to West Ealing, and the pub is 2 minutes walk
from the station. Parking is free from 6.30pm.
Tickets just £13 in advance. Book now at
www.conjuringatthecourt.com for
an evening full of laughter and amazement.
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Magic
In The Air at The View from The Shard with President of The Magic Circle, Marvin
Berglas.
Get ready for a night where magic reaches new heights with an evening of wonder
and illusion at the top of The Shard.
Hosted by Marvin Berglas, creator of Marvin’s Magic and President of The Magic
Circle, experience world-class magicians performing astonishing close-up magic
and mind-bending illusions, all set against breathtaking panoramic views of the
city skyline.
Immerse yourself in two unforgettable hours of amazement; intimate, interactive,
and filled with moments that will leave you spellbound.
A sophisticated night of entertainment that takes magic to another level, a
truly Shard-stopping experience!
Dates: Thursday 11th December and Friday 19th December.
Live Show 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Tickets: £40 per person + Booking Fee.
Click Here for more info and to book.
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A Packed Festive Season at My Mind Rocks.
My Mind Rocks, the online mentalism community created by Looch, is celebrating
December with its busiest month to date, featuring exclusive lectures and live
sessions from top names in the art.
Exclusive 90-Minute Lecture – Jan Forster.
We open the month with a brand-new 90-minute festive lecture from Germany’s Jan
Forster, split into three chapters: Peeks & Impressions, Book Tests & Forces,
and Mindreading & Names. All chapters are now available inside the MMR course
library.
Live Lecture with Mark Evans – 10th December, 8pm UK.
Mark Evans joins us live to share his thinking on X-Ray Peek Envelopes and
practical mentalism, in a session created especially for MMR members.
Nestor Dee Live – 17th December, 8pm UK.
French mentalist Nestor Dee brings his billet expertise and psychic-inspired
work to a special mid-month session.
Festive Special with Banachek – 23rd December, 8pm UK.
Rounding off the month, the legendary Banachek joins us for a live festive
event. Ask questions, listen to stories and get incredible advice from the
world's number 1 thought reader.
Members also enjoy weekly live jams, an active community forum, and an exclusive
20 percent discount on all products at
www.ReadMyMind.co.uk.
For details or to become a member visit
www.mymind.rocks.
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Harry
De Cruz's Desert Island Tricks.
"The motorbike appears four feet from the front row. A lady floats just
beyond the lip of the stage. That proximity rewires what audiences believe about
illusion, and it’s exactly where Harry De Cruz loves to live: smiling, present,
and letting pure astonishment carry the room..."
YouTube. Brought to you by
www.alakazam.co.uk.
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Mike Sullivan Lecture
- 3SM Magic, 1st December.
Ian Brennan writes:
Join us on December 1st for a lecture from the fantastic Mike Sullivan. Free for
members, £10 on the door for visiting magicians. Venue: The Greenheath Club, 21
Blewitt Street, Cannock WS12 4BE. Doors open 7.30pm, lecture starts at 8pm. We
can't wait to see you there.
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Oliver
Meech's Effervescent Membership marks half a year with Issue 6 – out now.
Oliver's membership shares two previously unpublished tricks every month. In
issue 6, you'll find “Simple Separation” – a variation of Jack Parker’s
marvellous multi-phase plot, using a simple gaff you may already own (or can
easily make). And “Solid Puzzle” – which turns a card packet into a sliding coin
puzzle. It's part trick, part toy, all fun. Plus get access to all previous
issues. If you like fresh plots, streamlined methods and playful audience
interaction, join in the fun
Click Here.
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The MagicWeek Video Archive.
A new magic clip or show every week! This week,
An underwater escape on Noel Edmonds' The Late Late Breakfast Show in
their "Give It a Whirl" segment, by a member of the public, Lynette, hosted by
Mike Smith and broadcast on 26th October 1985.
See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
29.11.25
Merlin's
Magic Shop is hosting an amazing Book Sale! From spellbinding tales to
magical manuals, a huge range of titles is discounted now through until Midnight
Sunday. At checkout, use the code BOOK25 to save 25% and make your reading list
even more enchanting. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or picking up a gift
for a fellow book lover, it’s the perfect time to dive into something new. Don’t
wait—these magical deals disappear after midnight on Sunday!
www.merlinswakefield.com/Books.
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Stagecraft
Workshop: Costume, with Rob Tay - Nottingham, 1st December. In this
Stagecraft session, magician and tailor Rob Tay shares his unique approach to
designing and creating costumes built specifically for performance. Since 2009,
Rob has combined his passion for magic with the art of tailoring, crafting
bespoke period pieces for himself and his performing partner Rhys Morgan, as the
magical time travelling duo, and all round spiffing chaps, Morgan & West.
In this workshop, discover how costume design can elevate your stage persona,
support storytelling, and hide the clever details every magician needs, from
concealed pockets to ingenious mechanisms. There are a limited number of
tickets. 7.15pm on Monday December 1st. For details see
www.curiouscabaret.co.uk/workshops.
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A
tiny Lego illusion with a Wickedly big twist. Dr Matt Pritchard has just
published a Wicked themed video that sees one of the witches magically melting.
As with a lot of his work, it’s a novel illusion featuring Lego mini figures and
hand crafted props!
YouTube.
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The
Curious Cabaret - December 2nd, 3rd, & 4th. The Magical Mr West and the
fabulous Billy Kidd join this month’s cast at The Curious Cabaret, alongside
your host for the evening, Chris Wilder.
The Curious Cabaret is an unforgettable night of live magic, mind-reading, and
razor-sharp comedy — presented by a rotating cast of world-class magicians, each
bringing their own signature twist to the stage.
Tickets for all events can be found at
www.curiouscabaret.co.uk. December 2nd at The Berliner, Beesto, December 3rd
& 4th at The Blue Room, Lincoln.
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Ascension The Ultimate Rising Card Miracle. Jonathan Royle writes:
After
seeing
Ian Hurst perform "Ascension" at his excellent lecture that took place on 25th
November
at The Order of the Magi in Manchester I was so impressed by the effect
and method (which is fully self-contained, and enables the deck to be used normally for other
routines) see
YouTube,
that I'd like to spread the word to help Ian find a magic manufacturer
who'd like to help him bring this effect to market.
Ian can be contacted via
hirsthypothesis@gmail.com.
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There's No Such Thing as Hypnosis!
From the organiser: World Hypnotism Day 4th January 2026 - There's No Such Thing as Hypnosis.
The British Bad Boy of Hypnosis Alex Smith aka Jonathan Royle of
www.magicalguru.com will during this free 4 Hours Live online training
reveal to you the real shocking truth about NLP, hypnotherapy and all forms of
hypnotism and psychological mind healing including those used for entertainment by
stage hypnotists, magicians and mentalists. The 4 Hour Live online Zoom Training
running from 7.30pm on Sunday 4th January 2026 until 11.30pm is 100% Free to
attend for those who register in advance
Click Here.
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Scottish
magician Eoin Smith has appeared on two episodes of the Written & Watched
podcast for a deep dive into the world of the book and film The Prestige.
In the first episode, Eoin and host Justin Duke explore Christopher Priest's
novel, before tackling Christopher Nolan's acclaimed film adaptation in episode
two. With a background in both literature and magic, Eoin brings a unique
perspective to the discussion.
www.writtenandwatched.captivate.fm.
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Bargain Hunt.
Danny Sebastian presents an episode focused on vintage board games. He
visits a toy and model museum in Brighton and recalls the teams who
gambled on such table-top treasures at auction. In Surrey, a magician
and his son held faith on a 100-year-old olive wood card game counter,
while in north Wales a duo hoped to put their opponents in check with a
chess set carved from a tree trunk. Danny also learns about the ancient
origins of snakes and ladders and plays a boisterous game of skill
designed by injured First World War soldiers. Friday 5th December on BBC
One. See TV Magic for details.
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"David Copperfield vs. Penn &
Teller's Card Magic Trick. Penn & Teller: Fool Us"
YouTube • "Piff the Magic Dragon Episode 1 - What Happened in Vegas with Penn Jillette"
YouTube • "Magician And Mentalist Asi Wind to Make Australian Debut
at Sydney Opera House"
Click Here • "Tour Dates For Magician Andrew Frost"
Click Here • "The Magic Behind the California Magic Club’s New Look"
Click Here • "Las Vegas GP: F1 meets America's Got Talent! Magician
Mat Franco wows in Las Vegas"
Click Here • "Magician forgets password to his own hand after RFID
chip implant"
Click Here • Your UK magic news is always welcomed - see you next
week, Duncan.
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MagicWeek TM magic magazine - Created and Published weekly by Duncan Trillo MIMC © 2000-2025
Number
1326 - Saturday 22nd November 2025
David
Kwong The Enigmatist - Wilton’s Music Hall, London, 24th - 29th November.
From the promoter: Erica Fee and James Seabright present David Kwong in The
Enigmatist. Can you crack the code? Following wildly successful runs in New York
City, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago and Toronto, renowned magician and The
New York Times crossword constructor David Kwong brings his immersive magic and
puzzles experience to the UK for the first time, to coincide with American
Thanksgiving.
Part magic show, part puzzle quest, Kwong’s intriguing blend of sleight-of-hand,
wordplay, and brain-twisting enigmas pulls you straight into the mystery. The
Enigmatist invites you to solve puzzles, chase clues, and gasp at
impossibilities – all before the final jaw-dropping reveal. Clues are
everywhere, so keep your eyes open and be ready for surprises behind every
multi-layered illusion. Originally produced by Andy Jones and Dylan Pager.
Monday 24th - Saturday 29th November at Wilton’s Music Hall, Graces Alley,
London E1 8JB. 1 hour 40 minutes, plus interval. See
www.wiltons.org.uk for details and to book.
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The
Magic Circle Tour: The real life Wizards' School! The 'House of 10,000
Secrets' awaits... Behind a discreet door on a side street near Euston Station
lies the home of London’s 120-year-old society for magicians. This tour offers
you rare access to step inside the headquarters of this secretive organisation.
Wander through corridors lined with magical artefacts and stunning posters, and
hear stories about famous illusionists from the past. Who knows - you might even
get to witness some real magic, right before your eyes!
80 minute guided tour through the prestigious Magic Circle. Visit the museum
filled with magical memorabilia and artefacts. Unique photo opportunities,
including the beautiful helical staircase. Surprises along the way. Ideal for
families and magic enthusiasts alike. Book here:
www.tmctours.com.
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Introducing
The Act Doctors. The Act Doctors write: Who are The Act Doctors? Paul Stone,
renowned Show & Event Producer with over 40 years experience across the UK & USA
producing major International Magic & Variety Shows, and Tim Smithies, a
seasoned headline performer and cutting edge technical producer, designer and
filmmaker.
We’ve teamed up to offer a unique consultancy service for performers of all
kinds to help them develop their act and move to the next level. We have an
excellent website which outlines fully all the various performing areas that we
will be covering. If you check it out, you’ll notice that the service represents
terrific value for money. And, as you’ll see from the many testimonials, several
top magicians and speciality acts have endorsed us.
We are offering The Act Doctors Annual Membership, featuring valuable
articles on improving performance levels, as well as regular zoom sessions,
including with several Headline performers. All for an Annual Membership fee of
just £99! And we are also announcing a special one Day ‘Real Deal Workshop’ on
Wednesday 18th February - the day before the Blackpool Magic Convention - at the
Holiday Inn Hotel in Blackpool. Full details are on The Act Doctors
website -
www.theactdoctors.com.
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London's
Most Magical Christmas Night Out. Yes the time is here - Christmas is upon
us. We released our December tickets a few weeks ago and I am happy / sad to
inform you that some of our shows are already sold out. But fear not - we still
have some performances available. So book today to avoid missing out on London's
favourite new experience.
www.magicianstablelive.com/get-tickets.
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The MagicWeek Video Archive.
A new magic clip or show every week! This week,
Horace Goldin from John Fisher's 'The Best of Magic' broadcast on 10th
October 1990.
See
The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video
Archive
Click Here.
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Ben
Sidwell's Desert Island Tricks.
"What if the strongest magic isn’t about flashy props, but about influence,
structure, and respect for your audience? We sit down with magician Ben Sidwell
to map an eight-trick card set that’s lean on gimmicks and heavy on intention,
designed to scale from a noisy bar to an intimate parlour room without losing
clarity or impact."
YouTube. Brought to you by
www.alakazam.co.uk.
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Mike
Davis Lecture – British Magical Society, 25th November. Phil Sweeting
writes: Mike Davis MMC is a Close-Up Magician and expert craftsman. In his 2025
lecture, Mike’s aim is to help you maximise the impact of your magic by
demonstrating coherent visual stories that showcase a range of magical powers,
and by discussing the underlying structures that make them so effective. He’ll
help unlock your creativity by taking a fresh look at the tricks you already
perform—finding new synergy between the items you carry every day. Expect an
interactive lecture that offers real value to both the working professional and
the passionate hobbyist. Visiting magicians welcome (£10 on the night), and
there’s a free buffet. Evening starts at 7.30pm at our club house, Stirchley
United WMC, Hazelwell Lane, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2PR. Good parking on site
and short walk from Bourneville Station.
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Kay Dyson
Lecture - Northamptonshire Magicians Club, 25th November. Joy Payne writes:
Kay Dyson, aka Miss Magic, was born to entertain. After leaving Loughborough with
a national diploma in sports management Kay joined Gerry Cottles Circus as a
flying trapeze artist and was a member of the Flying Belle Stars - the only
female flying act in the world at the time. It was whilst performing in this
group she had a serious accident that required a year of rehabilitation before
she embarked on a change of career.
Kay has audiences enthralled with her stunning sleight of hand. Her hilarious
cascade of complex magic tricks, combined with her charismatic personality,
makes her a refreshing re-working of the magician archetype.
Miss Magic has appeared on GMTV, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Penn
and Teller's Wizard Wars, Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Richard & Judy, Lorraine,
the James Whale show, as well as appearing in a number of TV commercials. Her
qualifications in media training, improvisation and creativity, make her the
ultimate professional package and we are truly fortunate to have her lecture at
our club. The club room opens 7.30pm, lecture starts at 8pm. Admittance to the venue is via the front entrance to the
bar. Members free, magicians’ guest fee £15 – pay on the night.
Brafield Working Men’s Club, 35 Bedford Road, Brafield-on-the-Green,
Northamptonshire NN7 1BD.
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The Magic Room - Rugeley, 19th December. After multiple sold-out nights, this Christmas,
The Magic Room steps out on to the stage of The Rose Theatre in Rugeley, for a
one off special. And we would love to invite all fans of great magic to be
there. Expect bigger laughs, more magic, new surprises, and creative routines.
Here's what awaits: A memorable and engaging evening, where incredible magic,
meets impossible mind-reading, meets sharp improvised stand-up comedy, live on
stage. Jaw-dropping illusions and inventive presentations that challenge
expectations! A genuine live experience and a chance to connect with friends,
family, and colleagues. An unmissable experience unlike anything else taking
place this Christmas.
Starring: Ed Sumner and Damon Conlan - the award winning creative duo behind The
Magic Room. Between them, they've performed across the UK, internationally, and
on TV, and now they're preparing a live show designed to challenge your sense of
reality! Rose Theatre, Taylors Lane, Rugeley WS15 2AA on Friday 19th December at
7:30pm. Tickets from
www.eventbrite.co.uk.
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The
Hirst Hypothesis - Order of the Magi, Manchester, 25th November. Jonathan
Royle writes: Manchester's Order of the Magi are proud to present Ian Hirst's
lecture on Tuesday 25th November from 7.30pm at The Irish World Heritage Centre,
1 Irish Town Way, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 0AE. The Hirst Hypothesis – Not
merely magic tricks, only moments of wonder. Mysteries to be experienced, not
puzzles to be solved. Ian’s updated lecture brings a combination of his old
classics and some new updated material. Ian's background in engineering,
teaching and entertainment brings something unique to the table, see
www.orderofthemagi.co.uk/ian-hirst-profile.
Visiting magicians are welcome for a entry fee of £10.00 per person payable on
the night. For further details contact Secretary Mike Sharples on 0774 8833666.
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Raymond
& Cannon on Craig Petty's Magic TV: 'Talk Magic'. Every week Craig Petty sits down and chats
with a well known magician; a creator, a performer, or someone who has had a
positive impact on the Magic Community. This week "Raymond & Cannon -
Double Act Illusionists"
YouTube.
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Merlins
of Wakefield held their annual Magic Competition at Merlins Magic Club last
week. The competitors put on a great show for the members and the winner was
Magic Kev. If you would like to become a member email Merlins
merlins@btconnect.com for membership
details.
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Back-Chat,
The Weekly Blog. Each Saturday for the last few months Mark Leveridge has
been sending out a special email called Back-Chat which features a thought
provoking and interesting blog taken from his extensive Chatter blog archive. A
wide range of topics have been covered, and to give you an idea, here are the
subjects from the last ten weeks. Seeing Yourself As You Really Are, The
Wrong Type Of Business Creativity, Clothes Maketh The Magic Man, What's Art Got
To Do With It?, You Don't Have To Be Crazy…But It Helps, It's A Beautiful Way To
Spend A Day, Expertise Does Not Come Easily, Which Is Better - Appearance Or
Disappearance?, Putting Together An Act, The Lay People View Of Magic. Each
blog only takes a few minutes to read and hopefully provides you with a great
magic start to your weekend. If you would like to receive Back-Chat, simply sign
up for any of E-Club Lite, E-Club Pro or E-Club Elite by going to
www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices.
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Select
Secrets - Potter & Potter Auctions, 13th December. Potter & Potter's final
magic auction of the year will feature a closely-curated selection of magicana
from the art's golden age and beyond. This "best of the best" offering features
rare Kellar, Thurston, and Goldin lithographs - some coming to the market for
the first time - alongside memorabilia from Harry Houdini's career and his
family's scrapbooks, choice micro-magic effects, early printed books on
conjuring, and relics from the Maskelyne dynasty of magicians. Costumes from the
careers of Cardini and De Biere, apparatus owned and used by Dai Vernon, Floyd
Thayer's own scrapbooks, and autographed editions of collectible classics will
also cross the block.
www.potterauctions.com.
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Jackpot
Prize Box by Phil Peters - New from Merlins. The basic effect consists of a
prize being locked into the Jackpot Prize Box; the prize can be cash/banknotes,
sweets/chocolates or even a spectator's borrowed watch. The locked box is
suspended on a knotted rope eliminating the chance of the magician manipulating
the props. The box is locked with a padlock and five keys are presented, only
one of which opens the lock. The magician gives the spectators a fair chance to
win the prize, but ultimately only the magician's key works. The keys can be
mixed in a bag or a glass, and four volunteers are invited to each select a key,
leaving one key for the magician. Each volunteer is given the chance to try
their chosen key, with the promise that if it opens the lock, they win the
prize. In every instance, the spectator's keys fail to open the lock. The final
key, the one left for the magician, is then used to open the lock, allowing the
magician to retain the prize! Visit
www.merlinswakefield.com for more details and to watch a video.
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Magic Clubs across the UK, from A-Z.
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of Hollywood Film"
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Lancaster Grand"
Click Here • "International Magic Shop"
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cinema"
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Their Minds"
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YouTube • That's it. Thanks for your news as always. See you next
week, Duncan.
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