What's On - Magic Shows, Magic Conventions and Events, UK

AUGUST 2010

Magic at the Fringe

Compiled by Peter McLanachan

Children’s

The Amazing Bubble Man
C too, St Columba’s by the Castle, Johnston Terrace
Breathtaking bubbles, people-inside-bubbbles, square bubbles, amazing bubble colours, sculptural bubbles, special effect bubbles. A show for kids of all ages to thrill, laugh, love and learn about the world of Bubble-Ology. Book early.
Aug 5-6,16,23-24: 12:30 (45m) £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)
Aug 5-6,16,23-24: 13:30 (45m) £7.50 (£6.50) (£5.50 C)
Aug 7-10,14-15,21-22,28-30: 12:30 (45m) £9.50 (£8.50) (£7.50 C)
Aug 7-10,14-15,21-22,28-30: 13:30 (45m) £9.50 (£8.50) (£7.50 C)
Aug 11-13,18-20,25-27: 12:30 (45m) £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)
Aug 11-13,18-20,25-27: 13:30 (45m) £8.50 (£7.50) (£6.50 C)

The Classics of Magic!
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street
Peter Campbell-Wells bravely attempts the most famous illusions in the history of magic. Magicians worldwide spend years perfecting these classics. Pete didn’t have time to practice but what could possibly go wrong? Free show. www.parlourmagic.co.uk
Aug 19-29: 14:30 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

The I Hate Children Children’s Show
Zoo Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place
Fun-filled romp with Unkle Paul Nathan: magician – comic – curmudgeon. See Paul perform the most dangerous magic trick in the world. Hear! Laughter and applause. Smell the seat cushions.
Aug 6-30: 12:00 (1h) £5.00

Prince of Cringe Gag Reflex Management
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Bristo Square
A simple story with a sideshow twist. Flying axes, walking on raw eggs and a trick with balloons that will leave you speechless or gagging. ‘The Prince of Cringe’ promises to entertain young and old alike.
Aug 5-7: 12:15 (1h) £5.00
Aug 8-12,17-19,23-26: 12:15 (1h) £7.00 (£6.00)
Aug 13-15,20-22,27-29: 12:15 (1h) £8.00 (£7.00)

Comedy

Ali Cook: Pieces of Strange
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Bristo Square
Star of Channel 4’s ‘Dirty Tricks’ and Five’s ‘Monkey Magic’. Award-winning TV magician Ali Cook returns to Edinburgh after his sell-out debut. ‘A sharp irreverent magician’ (Daily Star); ‘Immensely funny’ (Daily Telegraph). www.alicook.com
Aug 4-6: 21:45 (1h) £6.00
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,27-29: 21:45 (1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 9-10,12,16-17,19,23-26,30: 21:45 (1h) £11.00 (£9.50)

Barry & Stuart – 98% Séance
Underbelly, Cowgate, 56 Cowgate (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street)
Experience a mind-blowing séance hosted by ‘genuinely remarkable’ (Sunday Telegraph) Scottish BAFTA nominated magicians as they raise the dead for fun and profit; ‘Pure magic’
(List). www.barryandstuart.com, www.bbc.co.uk/barryandstuart
Aug 5-6: 22:20 (1h) £6.00
Aug 7-8,11-12,18-19,25-26: 22:20 (1h) £10.00 (£9.00)
Aug 9-10,13-15,20-22,27-29: 22:20 (1h) £12.00 (£11.00)
Aug 16-17,23-24: 22:20 (1h) £6.50

Carole Jahme Is Bio-diverse!
Zoo Southside, 117 Nicolson Street
A comedy exploring evolved differences between men and women. A gorilla and a Stone Age man will be summoned up before the dramatic finalé. Carole Jahme is the Guardian’s Evolutionary Agony Aunt, ‘Ask Carole’. www.guardian.co.uk/science/series/ask-carole
Aug 6-7: 19:45 (55m) £6.00
Aug 8-30: 19:45 (55m) £8.00 (£7.00)

Comedy Mentalist Hank Stone
Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace
‘You have to see it to believe it!’ Critics have called his show, ‘smart, funny and entertaining’. From Los Angeles to Las Vegas, Vancouver to Toronto and now here in the UK. He will
amaze you!
Aug 7-8: 18:00 (2h) £3.00 (£2.00)

Devil in the Deck
The Zoo, 140 The Pleasance
Dealing cards and cheating death... This innovative pairing of theatre and magic by actor/magician Paul Nathan and guitarist John Anaya brings you the life of Jack Swindle: lover,
adventurer, con-man. ‘Beautifully executed magic...’ (SF Chronicle).
Aug 6-15: 22:50 (1h) £10.00 (£8.00)

Frisco Fred’s Comedy Hour
Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, 38 West Nicolson Street
From San Francisco to the Great Wall of China to the Fringe! A fun-filled hour with the world’s only nearsighted comic, magician, juggler, escape artist and tightrope walker.
Aug 5-16,18-29: 21:00 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

I Said I Wouldn’t Do This Again!
The Zoo, 140 The Pleasance
Ian Kendall returns in his nineteenth year with one show. Book early for the only chance to see his ‘slick, stylish sleight of hand’ (BroadwayBaby.com). **** from pretty much everyone who matters. www.IanKendall.com
Aug 21: 22:50 (1h) £9.50

Legend of the Card Ninja
Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place
Comedian, magician, ninja, Jav Jarquin debuts with a show that combines his acclaimed stand-up and his dazzling card ninja act. Hard-hitting comedy and feats with cards you would have never thought possible.
Aug 5-6: 21:15 (1h) £5.00
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,27-29: 21:15 (1h) £11.00 (£10.00)
Aug 9-12,17-19,24-26: 21:15 (1h) £10.00 (£9.00)

Lies, Trickery and Deceit: A Magic Show! – Free
Laughing Horse @ The Newsroom, 5-11 Leith Street
This is literally where the magic happens. It’s lies, sure, but good lies. An intimate evening of astonishing, honest to goodness trickery. Embrace the deception, welcome to wonderful.
Aug 15-29: 19:30 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Mages Thru the Ages – Free
Laughing Horse @ The Newsroom, 5-11 Leith Street
Three magicians whisk you on a whistle-stop tour of magic past, present and future. Doves appear, needles are swallowed and time is paused, as we cram 100 years of magic into 60 magical minutes. www.freefestival.co.uk
Aug 23-29: 12:00 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Magicians! Behind the Magic!
Just The Tonic at the Caves, Enter from The Rowantree Bar (under South Bridge), 253 Cowgate
Fabuloso and Dupont present an intimate lunchtime soirée of love and toast and magic.
And magic. A charmingly riotous tale of spangly leggings, French accents and bad hair. Sometimes, magic is a four-letter word.
Aug 5-6: 12:00 (1h) £5.00
Aug 7-8,13-15,20-22,27-29: 12:00 (1h) £8.50
Aug 9-12,17-19,23-26: 12:00 (1h) £7.50

Mandy Muden: Sleight of Tongue
The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street
Award-winning magician Mandy Muden will be performing an hour of comedy and magic. ‘The lovely Mandy updates magic with a campy bitchy comedy slant. She’ll win you over in a flash’ (Attitude). ‘Superb’ (Evening Standard).
Aug 9-15,17-22,24-27: 18:05 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Marc Salem’s Mind Games
Assembly @ Princes St Gardens, West Princes St Gardens, Princes St
‘Surefire “you-gotta-see-this- show”’ (Variety). World renowned mentalist takes his audience on a captivating excursion into the possibilities of the human mind through hilarious, astounding and mystifying mind games. ‘Quick-witted family fun’ (New York Times).
Aug 16-18: 18:15 (1h) £13.00 (£12.00)
Aug 19-22: 18:15 (1h) £14.00 (£13.00)

Mind-Reading for Breakfast
Sweet Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket
What does a psychic want for breakfast? You! ‘Psychic’ Psychologist, Rob Bailey, demonstrates ESP, predictions, lie-detection or just clever psychology? ‘…very funny… very engaging,’ (Oxford Times). Free coffee/croissants. Prizes for best nightwear; come in your pyjamas. www.psychicpsychologist.co.uk
Aug 5-22: 10:35 (1h10m) £8.00 (£7.00)

Morgan & West: Time Travelling Magicians
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Bristo Square
Great Scott! Victorian magic duo Morgan & West travel 100 years into the future presenting baffling magic, unparalleled precognitive powers and a totally genuine ability to travel through time. Sell-out show, 2009.
Aug 4-6: 15:45 (1h) £5.00
Aug 7-12,16-19,23-26: 15:45 (1h) £8.50 (£7.50)
Aug 13-15,20-22,27-29: 15:45 (1h) £9.50 (£8.50)

Nothing Up My Sleeve!
The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street
International comedy magician Paul Dabek delves into his box of tricks with a quick wit and theatrical flair that will leave you spellbound! ‘Paul Dabek is quite simply superb!’ (Stage).
Aug 9-10,12-17,19-24,26-27: 21:15 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Paul Zerdin – Sponge Fest Revisited
Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street
Arguably Britain’s most talented and leading ventriloquist and comedian, as seen on ‘Royal Variety Performance’ and recently on ITV’s ‘Comedy Rocks’. ‘Technically immaculate’ (Guardian); ‘The best ventriloquist Britain has discovered for many years’ (Times).
Aug 5: 20:25 (1h) £10.00
Aug 6-15: 20:25 (1h) £15.00 (£14.00)

Paul Zenon – Lounge Wizard
Fringe at Le Monde, 16 George Street
See TV’s legendary snake-oil salesman up close and personal in his natural habitat – a bar. A happy-hour priced cocktail of cons, conjuring and comedy. ‘Countdown’s wild man of the wand’ (Independent).
Aug 4-5: 21:15 (45m) £5.00
Aug 6-8,10-15,17-30: 21:15 (45m) £5.00

Pete Firman: Jokes and Tricks
Pleasance Dome, Potterow, 1 Bristo Square
Be amazed and amused by Britain’s leading comedy magician, returning with ‘the best tricks in the universe’ (Independent). Sell-out 2007- 2009. ‘Funnier than most comedians... more magical than Dumbledore on a good day’ (Time Out). www.petefirman.co.uk
Aug 4-6: 19:10 (1h) £6.00
Aug 7-12,17-19,23-26,30: 19:10 (1h) £12.00 (£10.50)
Aug 13-15,20-22,27-29: 19:10 (1h) £14.00 (£12.50)

The Phil Knoxville Superhero Sideshow
Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings, Victoria Street (entrances on Cowgate and Victoria Street)
Join Phil Knoxville on a rollercoaster ride of comedy and twisted magic. Proving a mild-mannered comedian can possess superhuman powers. If variety is the spice of life then this will blow your pants off!
Aug 6-15: 19:45 (45m) (Free Non-ticketed)

Piff the Magic Dragon: Piff-tacular 2 – Get Rich Or Die Trying
Just The Tonic at the Caves, Enter from The Rowantree Bar (under South Bridge), 253 Cowgate
Lock up your princesses! Piff’s back with brand new tricks and a magic performing Chihuahua... This time he means business. ‘Unbelievable’ (BBC1). ‘Standing room only’ – **** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Aug 5-8: 15:15 (1h) £5.00
Aug 9-12,16,18-19,23-26: 15:15 (1h) £6.00 (£5.00)
Aug 13-15,20-22,27-29: 15:15 (1h) £7.00 (£6.00)

Psychic?
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe, 19 Blair Street
Peter Campbell-Wells returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to blow big raspberries at the serious po-faced world of psychic entertainment. Mind reading and clairvoyance is absurd
and Pete’s show revels in the daftness of it all! Free Show. www.petesmental.co.uk
Aug 16-29: 23:30 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

Shrink: The Outrageous Hypnotist
HMV Picture House, 31 Lothian Road
Outrageous and definitely not for the easily offended, hypnotist Shrink is back with more late night lunacy. Astounding, mesmerizing mind control. Absolutely f#%*ing hilarious. Come and laugh your arse off. Strong language, adult content – over 18s only.
Aug 13,21,28: 23:55 (2h5m) £13.50

Thought Thief 2.0
Sweet Grassmarket, Apex City Hotel, 61 Grassmarket
Is your mind safe? Learn the true story of Peter Antoniou’s journey into the merky world of ‘psychic’ espionage. See him demonstrate his amazing abilities, and learn how they are already being used against you. **** (ThreeWeeks).
Aug 18-30: 14:55 (1h) £7.00 (£5.00)

Exhibitions

Reveries
Cafe Andaluz, 77b George Street
Magic, flavours and illusion as never experienced before by your senses. Taste the exquisite Spanish cuisine at Café Andaluz and enjoy magic from the hand of the best magician in the world. Enjoy your evening with loved ones...dare to dream.
Aug 6-30 (not 19): Sun-Thu 20:00-22:00 £30.00; Fri-Sat 15:00-17:00 £15.00

Theatre

Babbling Comedy: The Perfordian Show
C central, Carlton Hotel, North Bridge
No words, but laughs for everybody. Using mime, magic, juggling, beatboxing, this high-energy show will have you looking at ordinary objects in a whole new way! Captivating hit physical
comedy from Korea. www.perfordian.wordpress.com
Aug 5-6,16,23-24: 17:00 (1h) £8.50 (£7.50) (£5.50 C)
Aug 7-10,14-15,21-22, 28-30: 17:00 (1h) £10.50 (£9.50) (£7.50 C)
Aug 11-13,18-20,25-27: 17:00 (1h) £9.50 (£8.50) (£6.50 C)

Reality Vaccine – Free
Laughing Horse @ The Newsroom, 5-11 Leith Street
Volunteers required for a psychological illusion experiment. Mentalist Ian Souch is about to commit surgery on your mind! Aided by his psychiatric nurse Nikki, come and enjoy magic,
suggestion, psychology and fun. Be brave, it will only hurt a little... www.mentalmagicman.co.uk
Aug 5: 18:15 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)
Aug 6-15,17-23: 18:15 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

S1L3NC3: Mind Reader
theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Nicolson Street
An underground artist whose canvas is your mind. An encounter you will never forget. Disturbing? Always. Predictable? Never. You will be stunned into ‘S1L3NC3’. Time Out London Critics’ Choice. ‘F**k me, that’s twisted’ (Pete Doherty). www.realityabuse.com
Aug 6-7: 22:10 (50m) £6.00
Aug 9-12,16-19: 22:10 (50m) £8.50 (£7.50)
Aug 13-14,20-21: 22:10 (50m) £9.50 (£8.50)

The Seven Wonders of Magic
C aquila, Roman Eagle Lodge, Johnston Terrace
All magic, from appearances to transformations, is composed of only seven elements. This breathtaking and original show is a rare opportunity to witness them all. ‘Charming and hugely
impressive’ (FringeGuru.com). ‘A virtuoso’ (List). www.lewisbarlow.com
Aug 15,20-22,27-30: 18:15 (55m) £10.50 (£9.50)
Aug 16-17,23-24: 18:15 (55m) £8.50 (£7.50)
Aug 18-19,25-26: 18:15 (55m) £9.50 (£8.50)

Time Warper – Free
Laughing Horse @ City Cafe, 19 Blair Street
Magician-turned-time traveller Oliver Meech takes you on an amazing adventure through time. Like ‘Back to the Future’, but live! History is altered, clocks are stopped, and we holiday in 2060AD. Time waits for one man! www.magicmeech.com
Aug 23-29: 15:45 (1h) (Free Non-ticketed)

To 12th September

Magic Show touring exhibition - Cardiff

Chapter, Cardiff (30 July – 12 September). The exhibition brings together 24 visual artists for whom theatrical magic is an important form, intellectually and performatively. Highlights include art-world bad-boys Jake & Dinos Chapman working in collaboration with Derren Brown, and a monumental sculptural illusion by German artist Sinta Werner. In addition, an archival section explores magic's sometimes surprising connections to the world of politics, warfare, marketing and religion, with loans from Eddie Dawes, Paul Kieve, Scott Penrose, Peter Lane, John Fisher, and The Magic Circle Collection. A richly illustrated catalogue contains essays on art and magic by the curators, Jonathan Allen (aka the fictitious gospel magician Tommy Angel) and writer Sally O'Reilly, as well as new writing from Simon During, Brigitte Felderer, Peter Lamont, Pierre Taillefer, Helen Varola and Marina Warner. For a review of 'Magic Show' Click Here.

28.8.10

Best of British Variety Tour 2010 with Paul Daniels

The Krankies, Paul Daniels, the Grumbleweeds, Dana, Syd Little and special guest host Christopher Biggins.

Saturday 28th - Clacton, Princess Theatre 01255 686 633 www.essex-live.co.uk
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.seetickets.com

29.8.10
The Magic Cavern - London

The Magic Cavern is London's long running magic show for the whole family. Every Sunday at 3pm. Now in its 8th Year.
"For something truly mystifying visit the Barons Court Theatre (beneath The Curtains Up pub) for The Magic Cavern" - Time Out
The Magic Cavern show is produced and presented by Richard Leigh. Tickets £12.00 (£10.00 Concessions) Group rate and Family Tickets £8.00 each. Box Office 020 8932 4747 (11am - 7pm) or 08700 600 100 (24hrs with fee). Book online via www.falseimpressions.co.uk. The Magic Cavern, Barons Court Theatre, 'The Curtains Up', 28A Comeragh Road, London W14 9HR (Map). 2 minutes walk from either Barons Court or West Kensington Tube Stations. Full details: www.falseimpressions.co.uk

Performance Schedule
Sunday 29th at 3.00pm

29th, 30th August

Sideshow Illusions - Sheffield

You can view Jon Marshall’s restored, original Sideshow Illusions, back by popular demand on Sunday and Monday, 29th and 30th August they are being presented at Sheffield Fayre, Norfolk Heritage Park, Sheffield. Admission is free. This year the shows will include the newly restored Monster Show which features a new version of Robert Harbin’s Invisible Man or Out of this World. The other attractions include Yvette, the Headless Lady - can medical science keep her alive? Visitors can also marvel at Cleo, The Girl in the Goldfish Bowl, a living, tiny, five inch girl and wonder at the statically charged Electra – she’s electrifying!

Many of the shows were debuted at Margate’s Dreamland between 1961 and 1965, they were first exhibited by showman Jon Gresham and they have been restored to full working order by Jon Marshall of Sideshow Illusions working with Pat Gresham, Jon Gresham’s widow expert restored Dave Whatt and a multi-talented team.

This unique collection of original shows, the only working shows from the 50s and 60s in the UK, returns to Margate, from Showzam at Blackpool where Jon Marshall worked with the Professor Vanessa Toulmin of the National Fairground Archive of Sheffield University, to enthral thousands of visitors earlier this year. “This will be a glorious celebration of the Sideshow”, said Jon, “There are so many people who have never seen one, it will be a pleasure to re-introduce them to a new generation. For those older visitors, I know it will evoke many happy memories of a different era and of course they are great fun”.

Also captivating audiences will be Professor Jon's Flea Circus in an amusing recreation of the Victorian and Edwardian Flea shows that were seen in Margate’s Dreamland and many other amusement parks and fairs throughout the UK. www.dippersanddunkers.org.uk www.sideshowillusions.com.

31.8.10

Gregory Wilson Lecture - Staffordshie

Tuesday 31st August: South Staffordshire Society of Magicians (3SM). New never-before seen material! Limited space available - book now to avoid disappointment! South Staffordshire Society of Magicians (3SM), The Longford House, Watling Street, Cannock, Staffordshie WS12 1SJ. www.3sm.org.uk Contact: President Ian McGarva 07738 913293 7.30pm, lecture starts 8pm (Non-members welcome £10).

31.8.10
The Chuckles Brothers Summer Show - with Safire
Tuesady 31 August Skegness Embassy Theatre

31.8.10

Hooked on Laughter featuring Vizage

Vizage are performing their Quick Change / Illusion act in the Variety show "Hooked on Laughter" at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne from March until November
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in August
Box Office 01323 412000 Credit Card Hotline 01323 411555. All seats bookable; Stalls & Dress Circle £16, Seniors & Children under 16 £15, £1 off all prices for Grand Circle. www.vizagemagic.com www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk.

31.8.10

Chris Dugdale: An Evening of Magic and Mindreading

"Chris Dugdale, world class magician, returns by popular demand to Riverside Studios with a show that will leave you spellbound. From over 100 performances at the Monte Carlo Casino in Las Vegas, to a private audience for Her Majesty The Queen in Windsor, he has mesmerised audiences at the top level. He is the face and expert behind the new Britain’s Got Talent Stage Magic kit, and is currently developing two television projects. Experiencing magic before your eyes is a sensation like no other. Join Chris for a very different night that you will never forget." Tuesday 31st August to Sunday 19th September, Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9RL (Map). Box office: 020 8237 1111. More info: www.riversidestudios.co.uk.

SEPTEMBER 2010

September Dates
The Magic Cavern - London

Performance Schedule
Sunday 5th at 3.00pm
Sunday 12th at 3.00pm
Sunday 19th at 3.00pm
Sunday 26th at 3.00pm

To 19th September

Chris Dugdale: An Evening of Magic and Mindreading

1.9.10

Craig Petty Lecture - Scottish Conjurers Association

Craig Petty lectures for the Scottish Conjurers Association at 7.30pm on Wednesday 1st September. Non-members welcome £10 admission charge. Venue: SMPC, 8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow, G12 0QF (Map). www.scottishconjurersassociation.org.uk.

1.9.10
South Downs Magicians Stage Competition
South Downs Magicians hold their first ever stage competition in memory of founder member Shaun O'Donoghue. Shaun was one of the two founders of the club in 1982 and served as Treasurer for 25 consecutive years until 2007. He remained a member of the club until his death in March 2009. The competition is open to members of the South Downs Magicians but anyone who knew Shaun or had any connection with the club is invited to attend. Shaun's widow Ann, who is a club member, will present a special shield to the competition winner. Free entry for all visitors. Wednesday, September 1st at 8pm at Handcross Parish Hall, High Street, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6BJ (Map). www.southdownsmagicians.co.uk

1.9.10

Gregory Wilson Lecture - House of Magic

7pm - 9pm at the House of Magic, 80 Brook Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY8 3XB www.thehouseofmagic.co.uk. Phone 01384 373209 for details.

2.9.10

Gregory Wilson Lecture - Birmingham

September 2nd: British Magical Society at a special meeting to be held at the Selly Oak Ex-Servicemen’s Club, 8 Selly Hill Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7DL. Visitors are welcome and the lecture will start at 7:45pm. There will be an admission charge of £10 for non members www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk.

3.9.10

Magic Night - London

Max Somerset, Alan Hudson, Wes Zaharuk, Phil Hasted and A J the escapologist - it can only mean one thing... Magic Night at Madame Jojo's in the heart of London. Friday September 3rd at 7.45pm (doors open at 7pm). Tickets: £12 (or £22 including meal). Madame JoJo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SP (Map) 020 7734 3040 - More info: www.magicnight.co.uk.

September Dates

Hooked on Laughter featuring Vizage

Vizage are performing their Quick Change / Illusion act in the Variety show "Hooked on Laughter" at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne from March until November
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in September
Box Office 01323 412000 Credit Card Hotline 01323 411555. All seats bookable; Stalls & Dress Circle £16, Seniors & Children under 16 £15, £1 off all prices for Grand Circle. www.vizagemagic.com www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk.

September Dates

Best of British Variety Tour 2010 with Paul Daniels

The Krankies, Paul Daniels, the Grumbleweeds, Dana, Syd Little and special guest host Christopher Biggins.
Friday 3rd - Blackpool, Opera House 0844 856 1111 www.blackpoollive.com
Wednesday 15th - Kings Lynn, Corn Exchange 01553 764 864 www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk
Friday 17th - Malvern Theatre, 01684 892 277 www.malverntheatres.co.uk
Saturday 18th - Basingstoke, The Anvil 01256 844 244 www.anvilarts.org.uk
Sunday 19th - Dartford, Orchard 01322 220 000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk
Wednesday 22nd - Newcastle, Journal Theatre 0844 493 9999 www.thejournaltynetheatre.co.uk
Thursday 23rd - Bradford, St George's Hall 01274 432 000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
Friday 24th - Derby, Assembly Rooms 01332 255 800 www.derbylive.co.uk
Friday 25th - Rhyl, Pavilion 01745 330 000 www.rhylpavilion.co.uk
Sunday 26th - Wolverhampton, Civic 0870 320 7000 www.wolvescivic.co.uk
Monday 27th - Huddersfield, Town Hall 01484 223 200 www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls
Tuesday 28th - Buxton, Opera House 0845 127 2190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk www.seetickets.com

6.9.10

Michael Vincent Lectures - Portsmouth & District Magic Circle

Michael Vincent lectures for the Portsmouth & District Magic Circle at 7.45pm on Monday 6th September. Non-members welcome £8.00 admission charge. Venue: Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 7BL (Map). www.portsmouthmagic.co.uk www.michaelvincent.co.uk.

September Dates

Extravaganza On Ice

Michael White (of White Magic - Magic, Illusion & Contortion) will be performing in the 'Extravaganza On Ice' show touring UK theatres from the September 7th - 14th. Extravaganza On Ice is a dazzling ice skating show suitable for all the family, presenting breathtaking international ice skaters on the theatre stage. Dates and Box Office numbers:

07th - Middlesborough Theatre 01642 815181
10th - Solihul Arts Complex 0121 7046962
12th - Stirling Alberts Hall 01786 473544
13th - Runcorn The Brindley Theatre 0151 9078360
16th - Greenock Arts Guild 01475 723038
18th - Felixstowe Spa Pavillion Theatre 01394 282126

7.9.10

Kidology UK - Wolverhampton

Kidology - the UK convention dedicated to Children's Entertainment, takes place on Tuesday September 7th, in Wolverhampton at the Civic and Wulfrun Halls in Wolverhampton. Registration is £35.00 per person and includes a buffet lunch and access to all events. This year there will be three main lectures, and four mini-lectures. The main lecturers are: Gary Dunn: 'Entertaining with Nothing…Almost!' How to entertain with virtually no props. Gary has a wealth of experience in holiday camps but there’s a place for some of his ideas in everyone’s show; Craig Petty 'Close-Up Magic for Kids' - perfect for entertaining guests at weddings and entertaining children at any 'grown up' events. Items will be demonstrated on the large video screen; and Alan Shaxon: My Kind of Kids’ Shows. Former President of the Magic Circle, Alan Shaxon will be presenting classic magic for children. The four mini-lectures will take place in rooms off the main hall. Registrants will be able to select two of each to attend, and the magic dealers will remain open during these mini-lectures which feature Dov Citron: What a Character! or character-driven entertainment for your parties; Steve Dimmer: Taking Utility Props off the Back Burner or how to get the most from these props; Mike Bradshaw: Christmas Winners with Tricky Micky – competitions and games for Christmas; and Olly Chaston: So You Want to Use a Puppet? or puppetry for beginners. Always an excellent day. Visit www.practical-magic.com for more information, the full list of magic dealers that will be attending, and to register.

8.9.10

Care & Share Balloon Fun Day - Birmingham
“The David Grist Memorial Lecture” Taking place in Birmingham on Wednesday 8th September, (the day after Kidology). "We have the third memorial lecture for David with Colin Myles lecturing for the whole day with four sessions, over 5 hours of tuition throughout the day. Colin has travelled worldwide teaching and winning numerous awards along the way so this will be an excellent day with Colin promising to show for the first time in the UK how to make his stunning weaved heart. Please try and come along to support the care & share days which are now being sponsored by Qualatex Balloons." Booking details can be found here: www.qualatexballoons.co.uk.

8.9.10

Monkey Business - London

An evening of award winning comedy and magic on Wednesday 8th September. The line-up features the amazing Barry and Stuart and the very funny Ian Cognito. It's at Proud Cabaret on Wednesday 8th September, 8.30pm-11pm. £10 on the door or you can take advantage of their 25% off Wednesday supper club deal where you can get a fantastic three course meal for £36.50 including the show. Proud Cabaret, 1 Mark Lane, London EC3R 7AH (Map) www.proudcabaret.com.

8.9.10

Magic Attic Dealer Dem

ACES are delighted to host Magic Attic's dealer dem at their Lewes HQ on Wednesday September 8th. Everybody welcome. Venue: Thomas A Beckett Church Hall, Cliffe High Street, Lewes. Visit www.acesmagic.co.uk for more information or contact Secretary Nicky Lewis for more details: nickymoon@btinternet.com.

12.9.10 (note new date)

Illusions Magic Bar 3rd Anniversary, Bristol

Illusions Magic Bar, Bristol, would like to invite you to their 3rd Anniversary Party: "This is the big one as they say if you can make it to 3 years in business, then you have either robbed a bank or you have made it! Well ladies and gents we have made it! 3 years! To celebrate this great day we have, for your enjoyment and ours, invited Paul Daniels, yes Paul Daniels, the legend that inspired 100's of magicians with his TV shows and magic trick sets! We have very limited space for the evening, first come, first served. The evening will be great featuring fire eaters, stilt walkers, Mark's illusion and lots more! With live music from Ant Noel, Steve Williams, Kevin Rowe, Matt Whiley and Ryan Inglis. Champagne on arrival. Illusions Magic Bar looks forward to seeing you on the day and thanks everyone that has supported the Bar over the last 3 years." Sunday, September 12th from 7pm. VIP tickets will be £5 in advance and £8 on the door. Email Mark Bennett for details mark@illusionsmagicbar.co.uk

9.9.10

An Evening of Magic with Etienne Pradier

"From Los Angeles to London people's jaws have literally dropped after witnessing the incredible magic of Etienne Pradier. Born in France, Etienne moved to England and achieved International recognition as one of the world's finest magicians. After only 3 years as a member of the elite Magic Circle he was invited to become a member of The Inner Magic Circle, with Gold Star. Uniquely skilled, creative, charismatic and immensely entertaining, Etienne Pradier is now one of the UK's most successful magicians. Awards include: 'The Magic Circle Close Up Magician of the Year'. Now coming to The Playhouse to mystify and amaze you whilst also helping to raise funds for the New Marlowe Development Trust. This evening is organised by the Friends of the Marlowe so whilst you are being astonished by a supreme magician’s skills you are also putting another brick in the wall of the New Marlowe Theatre." Saturday, 9th September at 7.45pm. Tickets £17.50 Box Office 01227 272042 (Monday to Saturday 10am to 12 noon) or online. www.theplayhousewhitstable.co.uk

To 12th September

Magic Show touring exhibition - Cardiff

13.9.10

Paul Gordon all-new Card Magic Lecture
"Paul Gordon presents his all-new card magic lecture. It's fun, it's fast-paced and jam-packed full of doable card magic. Paul will be offering great discounts on his products on the night." Book via the club's website. Monday 13th September at 7.30pm. Venue: Bull and Stirrup, Upper Northgate Street, Chester. Website: www.chesterguildofmagicians.org.uk

14.9.10

Paul Gordon all-new Card Magic Lecture
"Paul Gordon presents his all-new card magic lecture. It's fun, it's fast-paced and jam-packed full of doable card magic. Paul will be offering great discounts on his products on the night. Book via the club's website." Tuesday 14th September at 7.30pm. Venue: British Magical Society, The Selly Oak Ex-Servicemen's Club, 8 Selly Hill Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 7DL. Website: www.britishmagicalsociety.co.uk

15.9.10

James Munton lectures for The Derby Magic Circle

Wednesday September 15th at 8pm. James hails from Texas, USA and has performed for Hillary Clinton, Dick Cheney and guests at the White House on three occasions. You can find out all about him on www.jamesmunton.com. The lecture will take place at Gregory's, The Function Room, Aspen Drive, Off Derby Road, Spondon, Derby DE21 7SG (Map). The venue has bar facilities and comfortable surroundings with free parking and is only a 5 minute drive from junction 25 off the M1. Visitors £5 in advance or £7.50 on the door. For further details contact Stuart Brown on 01332 768321 stuartmagic@fsmail.net.

15.9.10

Tony Griffith Lecture - Zodiac Magical Society

Tony Griffith will be presenting his Reflections Lecture for the Zodiac Magical Society on Wednesday 15th September. Contact Peter Pinner 020 8863 7787.

17.9.10

An Evening of Hypnosis and Magic

Starring Anthony Jacquin (Stage Hypnotist) and two magical supporting acts, Adam Evans and Rob Chapman. At The Regency Suite, Lord Hill Hotel, Shrewsbury SY2 6AX (Map) at 7pm on 17th September. Tickets £10 – in support of the Salopfibro Support Group. To book contact Adam Evans on 01743 232601 or 0845 3455941 or buy in person at the Lord Hill Hotel www.thelordhill.co.uk.

19.9.10

Pete Firman: Jokes & Tricks Tour 2010

22nd - 26th September

74th British Ring IBM Convention - Eastbourne

Appearing this year... Amethyst, Rich Bloch, Christopher Brinson, Danny Buckler, Richard Cadell & Sooty, Jimmy Carlo, Sean Carpenter, Viv Davies, Paul Dabek, Wayne Dobson, Martin Eisele, Flip, Richard Forget, Paul Freeman, Julius Flack, Charlie Frye & Co (photo), Andrew Green, Cyril Harvey, Steve Hewlett, Will Houstoun, Matt Johnson, Graham P Jolley, Ian Keable, Peter Lane, Derek Lever, Manuel Muerte, The Great Nardini, Pluck, Peter Scarlett, Mike Stokes, The Black Fingers, Stephen Williams, Bob Yelland and Yogane... Visit www.britishring.org.uk for more information and to book.

28.9.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Surrey
Tuesday 28th September
Surrey Society of Magicians, Leatherhead
Colin Peters: colin@peters22.freeserve.co.uk

29.9.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Portsmouth
Wednesday 29th September
Portsmouth & District Magic Circle. The evening starts at 7.45pm and non-members are welcome, £8 admission charge. Venue: Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 7BL (Map). www.portsmouthmagic.co.uk Contact Sean Lobban MMC, secretary secretary@portsmouthmagic.co.uk

30.9.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Bristol
Thursday 30th September
Bristol Society of Magic
Tony Griffith: tony@tonygriffith.co.uk

OCTOBER 2010

October Dates

Pete Firman: Jokes & Tricks Tour 2010

Pete Firman's second national tour, Jokes & Tricks will open at the Salford Lowry on 19th September, culminating at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre on 11th November. Prepare yourself for incredible teleportation exploits, devilishly sickening tricks and death defying feats as the amazing Pete Firman hits the road to amaze and amuse with his brand new show featuring his most astounding mirthful magic to date. Pete’s first national tour, ‘Flim Flam’ sold out from Inverness to Dartmouth, he has performed to sell-out audiences at the Edinburgh Festival since 2007 and headlined British comedy showcase ‘Britcom’ at the prestigious Montreal ‘Just For Laughs Comedy Festival’. “The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century” The Times. For dates visit www.petefirman.co.uk or see What's On. Jokes & Tricks can also be seen throughout August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - again see What's On for times and dates. Jokes & Tricks is a Phil McIntyre Entertainment production by arrangement with Objective Talent
Friday, October 01, Maidstone - Hazlitt Maidstone Phone 01622 758 611
Saturday, October 02, Cardiff - St Davids's Hall Cardiff Phone 02920 878 444
Sunday, October 03, Bromsgrove - Artrix Bromsgrove Phone 01527 577 330
Wednesday, October 06, Bath - Rondo Theatre Bath Phone 01225 436 562
Thursday, October 07, Bristol - Hen & Chicken Bristol Phone 01179 663 143
Friday, October 08, Pontardawe - Arts Centre Pontardawe Phone 01792 863 722
Sunday, October 10, Portsmouth - Wedgewood Rooms Portsmouth Phone 02392 863 911
Tuesday, October 12, Wolverhampton - Wulfrun Hall Wolverhampton Phone 08703 207 000
Wednesday, October 13, Brighton - Pavilion Theatre Brighton Phone 01273 709 709
Thursday, October 14, Reading - South Street Reading Phone 01189 606 060
Saturday, October 16, Norwich - Playhouse Norwich Phone 01603 598 598
Sunday, October 17, Nottingham - Just The Tonic Nottingham Phone 01159 129 000
Tuesday, October 19, Newbury - Corn Exchange Newbury Phone 01635 522 733
Wednesday, October 20, Leicester - Y Theatre Leicester Phone 01162 557 066
Thursday, October 21, Oxford - Glee Club Oxford Phone 08714 720 400
Thursday, October 28, Stockton - ARC Stockton Phone 01642 525 199
Friday, October 29, Derby - Darwin Derby Phone 01332 255800
Saturday, October 30, Cambridge - Junction Cambridge Phone 01223 511 511

October Dates
Late Night Magic - London

Richard Leigh presents the 13th season of Late Night Magic at The Jermyn Street Theatre in London's West End. A bizarre cabaret of magic, comedy and illusion. Doors and bar open at 10.35pm. Close Up Magic is presented at 10.45pm. Cabaret at 11.00pm - 11.55pm. Each show is different.
'Richard Leigh's series of Late Night Magic shows has turned up some gems' The Stage

£14.00, £12.00 Concessions, The Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London, SW1Y 6ST 1 minute walk from Piccadilly Tube Station. Box Office 020 7287 2875 or 24hour hotline 08444 771000. Or book online at www.falseimpressions.co.uk
Performance Schedule
Friday 1st October at 10.45pm (Part of Magic Moments 2010)
Friday 8th October at 10.45pm (Luke Jermay)
Friday 22nd October at 10.45pm
Friday 29th October at 10.45pm

October Dates
The Magic Cavern - London

Performance Schedule
Sunday 3rd at 3.00pm (This performance is part of Magic Moments 2010)
Sunday 10th at 3.00pm
Sunday 17th at 3.00pm
Sunday 24th at 3.00pm
Sunday 31st at 3.00pm

October Dates

Hooked on Laughter featuring Vizage

Vizage are performing their Quick Change / Illusion act in the Variety show "Hooked on Laughter" at the Royal Hippodrome

Tuesdays & Wednesdays in October
Box Office 01323 412000 Credit Card Hotline 01323 411555. All seats bookable; Stalls & Dress Circle £16, Seniors & Children under 16 £15, £1 off all prices for Grand Circle. www.vizagemagic.com www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk.

1.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Gloucester
Friday 1st October
Cotswold Magical Society, Gloucester
Colin Diamond: colin@aceofdiamonds.co.uk

2.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Hereford
Saturday 2nd October
Hereford Magic Society, Hereford
Stewart Bevan: info@herefordmagicalsociety.co.uk

3.10.10

LADs convention - Birmingham

On October 3rd World Magic Store will be hosting the 'LADs' (Lectures and Dealers) convention in Birmingham. The star lecturer will be Axel Hecklau, who has been a professional entertainer for over 30 years and is a well known working magician in Germany. He has competed in numerous magic competitions and received many top prizes including 2nd place at FISM for Grand Illusion. This is a rare chance to see Axel lecture in the UK. Also lecturing at LADs, Nicholas Einhorn and David Jay, who will be launching his ‘SleeveStar’ gimmick. As well as the lectures there will be structured sessions, giving you the chance to jam with some of the top names in British magic including Lee Smith, James Brown and Ollie Mealing. Dealers include: World Magic Store, Albion Magic, Vanishing Inc, Practical Magic, Dave Charles' Hocus Pocus, Axel Hecklau, Marc Oberon and Nicholas Einhorn. Registration in advance is just £10. Register and find our more at www.worldmagicstore.com.

4.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Belfast
Monday 4th October
Ulster Society of Magicians, Belfast
George Bleeks: george.bleeks@ntlworld.com

5.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Dublin
Tuesday 5th October
Society of Irish Magicians
Dublin
Pat Fallon: info@patfallonmagic.com

6.10.10
Paul Abbey lecture on escapology - South Downs Magicians
Paul Abbey will be presenting a lecture on escapology and the history of handcuffs. This will be a hands-on experience so come prepared. £5 for visiting magicians. Wednesday, October 6th at 8pm at Handcross Parish Hall, High Street, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6BJ (Map). www.southdownsmagicians.co.uk www.paulabbey.ucreator.co.uk

6th October - 19th December

Magic Show touring exhibition - London

Pump House Gallery, London (6 October – 19 December). The exhibition brings together 24 visual artists for whom theatrical magic is an important form, intellectually and performatively. Highlights include art-world bad-boys Jake & Dinos Chapman working in collaboration with Derren Brown, and a monumental sculptural illusion by German artist Sinta Werner. In addition, an archival section explores magic's sometimes surprising connections to the world of politics, warfare, marketing and religion, with loans from Eddie Dawes, Paul Kieve, Scott Penrose, Peter Lane, John Fisher, and The Magic Circle Collection. A richly illustrated catalogue contains essays on art and magic by the curators, Jonathan Allen (aka the fictitious gospel magician Tommy Angel) and writer Sally O'Reilly, as well as new writing from Simon During, Brigitte Felderer, Peter Lamont, Pierre Taillefer, Helen Varola and Marina Warner. For a review of 'Magic Show' Click Here.

6.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Leamington
Wednesday 6th October
Leamington & Warwick Magic Society, Leamington
Alban Unsworth: kaymar.magic@googlemail.com

7.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Liverpool
Thursday 7th October
Liverpool Magic Circle
Richard Smith: rtsmagic@blueyonder.co.uk

8.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Blackpool
Friday 8th October
Blackpool Magician’s Club
Derek Lever: d.lever1@sky.com

9.10.10

Chris Cox: Mind Over Patter - Bristol

The Redgrave Theatre, Clifton, Bristol. Saturday 9th October at 8pm. "One night only – the first local show for the Bristolian mind-reader in 3 years. The UK’s most exciting mind-reader who can’t read minds, Chris Cox is renowned for his incredible ability to predict the unpredictable. Fresh from sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, New Zealand International Comedy Festival and a UK tour Chris returns home with his award-winning show for one night only, featuring a selection of previously unseen feats to frazzle your brains and astound your minds. Venue: Redgrave Theatre, Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE (Map) 9th October 8pm - 9.15pm. Tickets: £10. Box Office 0117 922 3686 www.colstonhall.org/boxoffice www.magiccox.com.

10.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Aberdeen
Sunday 10th October
Aberdeen Magical Society
Dave Goulding: mail@aberdeenmagic.com

11.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Larbert
Monday 11th October
Forth Valley Magic Club, Larbert
Paul James: pdjamez@gmail.com

12.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Newcastle
Tuesday 12th October
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Magic Circle,
Martin Duffy: martin@martinduffy.com

13.10.10

Michael Vincent Lecture - ACES, East Sussex

ACES Magic Society are delighted to host a lecture with previous Magic Circle winner, Michael Vincent. Visiting magicians £5 on the night. More details available from Secretary Nicky Lewis on 01903 532413." Wednesday, 13th October. Venue: Thomas A Beckett Church Hall, Cliffe High Street, Lewes, East Sussex. www.acesmagic.co.uk.

13.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - York
Wednesday 13th October
York Circle of Magicians, York
Rex Stott: janicestott@btinternet.com

York Society of Magicians present a lecture by Michael Ammar. Venue: The Four Alls Inn, Malton Road, York YO32 9TW (Map). Visitors £7.50 Contact Rex Stott 01937 589727.

14.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Manchester
Thursday 14th October
Manchester Circle of Magicians
Derek Lever: d.lever1@sky.com

15.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Northampton
Friday 15th October
Northampton Magician’s Club
Royston: allsortsentertainments@hotmail.com

17.10.10

A Magical Variety Show - Nottingham

The Nottingham Guild of Magicians presents A Magical Variety Show at 7pm on Sunday 17th October at the Nottingham Arts Theatre, George Street, Nottingham NG1 3BE (Map). Starring The Grumbleweeds, Amethyst, Brian Sefton and Roy Davenport. Tickets £13.500, Box Office: 0115 947 6096 or book online via www.artstheatre.org.uk www.nottinghamguildofmagicians.co.uk.

17.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - Kent
Sunday 17th October
Medway Magical Society, Rochester, Kent
Lecture in afternoon
Tony Hanscombe: tony.hanscombe@blueyonder.co.uk

18.10.10
Michael Ammar Lecture Tour 2010 - London
Monday 18th October
The Magic Circle
Brian Sibley: mail@briansibley.com

23.10.10

ACES Magic Society Annual Dinner

"ACES Magic Society is offering tickets to its Annual Dinner this year with guest cabaret Dave Allen (Magic Dave) Tickets £30 a head or book a table for 8 and pay for 7! Contact Secretary Nicky Lewis on 01903 532413 for more details." Saturday, 23rd October at the Halland Forge, Halland, East Sussex. www.acesmagic.co.uk.

24.10.10

Derby Magic Circle Day of Magic

Sunday 24th October. Featuring a table top sale, an auction, magic workshops and lectures. Doors open at 8.30am. Venue Willington Power Station Social Club, Twyford Road, Willington, Derby DE65 6DE (Map). Tables are £7 each and entrance is £2.50 payable on the door. Refreshments and bar available. Further details from Allan Humphries on 01889 590975 www.derbymagiccircle.co.uk.

28.10.10

Paul Gordon all-new Card Magic Lecture - Sussex
Paul Gordon will be presenting part two of his new card magic lecture on Thursday 28th October at 8pm for the Sussex Magic Circle. "Featuring all new magic from Card Rarities and Card Marvels. Lots of energetic fun, tips, advice, jokes and stories too!" Venue: Hassocks Hotel by Hassocks Railway Station, Hassocks, Sussex. www.sussexmagiccircle.co.uk.

30.10.10

The Magic Circle Dealers' Day

Saturday 30th October from 10am until 4.30pm at The Royal National Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG (Map). Entrance is free for Magic Circle members (with card). £5 for non-members and £3 for under 16s. Contact Dr Altman for further information or to book a stand, email peter.altman@ntlworld.com or phone 01923 404918.

NOVEMBER 2010

1.11.10

Pete Firman: Jokes & Tricks Tour 2010

November Dates
The Magic Cavern - London

Performance Schedule
Sunday 7th at 3.00pm
Sunday 14th at 3.00pm
Sunday 21st at 3.00pm
Sunday 28th at 3.00pm

2.11.10

Paul Gordon all-new Card Magic Lecture - Southampton
Paul Gordon presents his all-new card magic lecture. All fun, all doable, all magical and all entertaining! New magic from his Card Rarities and Card Startlers DVDs. At The Associated Wizards of the South, Tuesday 2nd November, 8pm www.awsmagic.co.uk.

2nd, 3rd November

Hooked on Laughter featuring Vizage

Vizage are performing their Quick Change / Illusion act in the Variety show "Hooked on Laughter" at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne from March until November
Box Office 01323 412000 Credit Card Hotline 01323 411555. All seats bookable; Stalls & Dress Circle £16, Seniors & Children under 16 £15, £1 off all prices for Grand Circle. www.vizagemagic.com www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk.

6.11.10

The Paul Ormonde Illusion Show - Portadown Town Hall Theatre

"Experience the mystery, excitement and laughter of The Paul Ormonde Illusion Show at Portadown Town Hall Theatre on Saturday November 6th at 8pm. All tickets £8.00 via www.ticketmaster.ie or Portadown Town Hall Theatre. Paul's special guest will be Silouette and he will also be joined by his dazzling assistants Lisa and Sara. The show will include Houdini's Metamorphosis, Harbin's Zig Zag Lady, The Levante Sword Box, and Paul Ormonde's Flying Psychic Leprechaun routine." www.paulormonde.com.

7.11.10

Portsmouth & District Magic Circle Jumbo Day
John Archer will be presenting the Star Lecture, and performing in The Gala Show, alongside Matthew Garrett, Steve Price and Ed Hilsum at this year's Portsmouth & District Magic Circle Jumbo Day on Sunday 7th November. As well as the many dealers attending (Alakazam, The Card Collection, Practical Magic, Magic Books by Post, Playtime Balloons and Razamatazz Magic) there will be a huge selection of second-hand props and effects for sale. With workshops, close-up sessions and Bob Hamilton's videos, you'll have a packed day of magic! Also, this year there will be a one-off talk by a very special guest, details to follow later. To take advantage of the early registration deal, and for more information, visit www.jumboday.co.uk. Venue: Portsmouth & District Magic Circle, Buckland Community Centre, Malins Road, Buckland, Portsmouth PO2 7BL (Map)

To 19th December

Magic Show touring exhibition - London

26th, 27th, 28th November

International Magic Convention - London

First produced by Ron MacMillan in 1972, the International Magic Convention has expanded over the decades, outgrowing a number venues, but returns to last year's excellent venue in November for three days of world-class magic. One of the artistes making their UK convention debut this year is Japan's Ponta the Smith (see www.youtube.com). Beautiful, fluid magic, Ponta the Smith will both lecture and perform (and, because you won't be watching him on YouTube, you'll be able to see what he looks like as well!). The Mermaid Theatre and Convention Complex is right in the heart of London and enjoys stunning views over the River Thames. As always there are a number of different registration options available, for individual, multiple day and evening show tickets. Visit www.internationalmagic.com and for specially negotiated hotel deals Click Here. We'll bring you more convention details over the coming months.

November Dates

The Twelve Days of Christmas - with Safire

Stuart and Jayne Loughland (AKA Safire Illusionists) have once again being invited to perform their magic and illusion act and their Magic Light Puppets on the forthcoming Chuckle Brothers Comedy Christmas Special Adventure "The Twelve Days of Christmas"
This will be their 10th outing on a UK Theatre Tour with the BBC's well known comedy duo Paul and Barry. The show not only features comedy but magic, illusion, big production numbers and many special effects and is produced by Phil Dale for International Artistes.
When the evil Jack Frost steals all the children’s presents from Father Christmas, who can the Elves ask to save Christmas?
Come and meet all your favourite characters as Santa Claus and Paul and Barry Elf do battle to stop Jack Frost from ruining Christmas.
With Safire Illusionists, The Patton Brothers, The Magic Light Puppets, supporting cast and dancers this is a Pantomime for all the family. Come and join in the fun and start the festive season with a chuckle.
More Dates to be announced. www.thechucklebrothersontour.co.uk www.magic-of-safire.co.uk www.magiclightpuppets.com

21st November - Lyceum Theatre Sheffield 01142 496000
24th November - Victoria Theatre Halifax 01422 351158
25th November Southport Theatre 08040 000684
26th November Grimsby Auditorium 08700 602331
27th November - North Wales Theatre Llandudno 01492 872000
28th November Liverpool Empire Theatre 08448 472525
30th November Birmingham Alexandra Theatre 08706 077533

DECEMBER 2010

10.12.10
Late Night Magic - London

December Dates
The Magic Cavern - London

Performance Schedule

Sunday 5th at 3.00pm
Sunday 12th at 3.00pm
Sunday 19th at 3.00pm
Sunday 26th at 3.00pm

December Dates

The Twelve Days of Christmas - with Safire

To 19th December

Magic Show touring exhibition - London

JANUARY 2011

16.1.11

Paul Gordon's Manchester Card Capers - Glasgow

Sunday 16th January 2011, 9.30am to 5pm. Paul Gordon's full day of fun and interactive card magic lecturing and workshopping! It's a jam-packed day of Paul's best tricks, sleights, patter, presentation, tips and more! Only £30 for full day. See website link for more details and booking info. Venue: Malletsheugh Inn, Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow G77 6RT (Map) www.paulgordon.net/cardcapers.html

23.1.11

Paul Gordon's Manchester Card Capers - Manchester

Sunday 23rd January 2011. From 10am to 12.30am. Paul Gordon will present his Card Magic lecture. From 12.30am until 1.30pm lunch will be held at the venue (or find a local pub.) Pay your own way, so check with venue about food availability. The bar is open 12-2pm and we hope to session then. From 1.30pm to 5pm, Paul Gordon will teach and discuss all the nitty-gritty stuff: Angles, moves, nuances, misdirection, sleights, tricks, routining, patter and more tricks! And, Paul will help teach registrants on areas they struggle with. And tips on The Business of Magic! Book via www.paulgordon.net/cardcapers.html. Advance bookings only as numbers limited to 35. Cost: £30. Venue: The Lass O Gowrie (pub), Oxford Road, Manchester M1 7DB (Map)

FEBRUARY 2011

18th, 19th, 20th February

Blackpool Magicians Convention
18th, 19th, 20th February 2011, Blackpool. A registration form is also available on the Blackpool Magicians’ Club website: www.blackpoolmagic.com. This convention is incorporating the first ever FISM European Championships of Magic. Artistes Application Forms and copies of the rules can be downloaded by visiting www.blackpoolmagic.com and clicking on "Competition 2011". Nearly 1,000 registrations have already been processed for the 2011 Convention.

MARCH 2011

APRIL 2011

3.4.10

The Wessex Magical Association Convention

The WMA convention will take place on Sunday 3rd April 2011, featuring lectures, workshops, magic dealers and performances from a variety of magic names. The WMA will be celebrating its 80th year in 2011 and the long running bi-annual convention will be one of the highlights of the year. Full details of the top magicians who will be participating will be announced later in the year. Full day tickets (including the evening Gala Show) will be £18 if booked in advance or £20 on the door. The venue, as in previous years, will be The Kinson Community Centre, Millhams Road, Kinson, Bournemouth BH10 7LH (Map). www.wmagic.co.uk.

17.4.11

Paul Gordon's Worthing Card Capers

Sunday 17th April 2011. 10am to 5pm. From 10am to 12.30am Paul Gordon will present his Card Magic lecture. From 12.30am until 1.30pm lunch will be held at the venue (or find a local pub.) Pay your own way, so check with venue about food availability. The bar is open 12-2pm and we hope to session then. From 1.30pm to 5pm, Paul Gordon will teach and discuss all the nitty-gritty stuff: Angles, moves, nuances, misdirection, sleights, tricks, routining, patter and more tricks! And, Paul will help teach registrants on areas they struggle with. And tips on The Business of Magic! Book via www.paulgordon.net/cardcapers.html. The Vintner's Parrot, Warwick Street, Worthing - more details to follow.

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