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Derren Brown Mind Reader - Limited West End Season Be prepared for a theatrical experience unlike any other as master of psychological illusion Derren Brown returns to the West End with a new show, ‘Derren Brown Mind Reader: An Evening of Wonders’, at the Garrick Theatre from May 2nd - June 7th. This is a strictly limited season of 32 performances - and tickets went on sale yesterday. Having played to sell-out audiences at over 80 theatres nationwide, ‘An Evening of Wonders’ once again demonstrates why Derren is one of the country’s most revered live performers. "For this show I wanted to return to more traditional roots of magic entertainment, and in particular the mind-readers of the 1930s," Says Derren. "But like my other live shows, it’s full of surprises, and hopefully both entertaining and thought-provoking - and of course they’ll be plenty of audience participation." On stage as well as on TV Derren Brown is in a class of his own, exhilarating audiences with his unique brand of intelligent and theatrical entertainment. His ‘Mind Control’ and ’Trick of the Mind’ TV programmes have garnered rave reviews as well as numerous awards. His television specials have provoked much debate and further consolidated his reputation as a performer prepared to constantly challenge and break boundaries. As a live performer his shows have played to sell-out audiences across the UK and in 2006, ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ won the Olivier Award in the Best Entertainment category. He has also received much praise for his book, ‘Tricks of the Mind’, which has remained in the best-selling charts since December 2006. Derren Brown Mind Reader: An Evening of Wonders is directed by Andy Nyman. An Evening of Wonders, Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0HH. Box office: 0844 412 4662. Monday to Saturday at 8pm. Ticket prices: £22.50 - £40.00. Tickets: www.nimaxtheatres.com Tickets: www.ticketmaster.co.uk |
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Joshua Jay Lecture Tour
One of magic’s most eclectic and accomplished rising stars, has a purpose:
to show people that things aren’t always as they seem. “Good magic hides
the trick,” Joshua says. “Great magic reveals some sort of truth. It’s a
form of self-expression. I want my magic to be meaningful. I want people
to find more in it than deception. People should enjoy it, of course, but
they should also feel connected to others through it and to reconsider
what they think they know and the way they perceive things.”
www.joshuajay.com
Tuesday 13th May Lecture Birmingham
Friday 16th May Lecture London, Davenports |
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Indiana Chuckle and the Kingdom of the Mythical Sulk
Based on the Indiana Jones films this will be Safire’s 6th outing with
BBC's The Chuckle Brothers. As well as performing their
new Egyptian Themed Black Art act, Stuart and Jayne will also be playing
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Card Capers Paul Gordon's new informative, fun and full day of card magic ("tricks, sleights, tips, advice, the biz, style, presentation...") takes place on Sunday 11th May in Worthing, Sussex. For more details visit www.paulgordon.net/cardcapers.htm. |
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Diamond Jim Lecture Tour
Diamond Jim lectures across the UK in May. The lecture will feature items
from his best-selling book and DVD Pockets Full of Miracles,
together with other reputation makers. Diamond Jim specialises in close-up
and stand-up magic and has won awards from the TAOM and the IBM. His act
has been featured at the Magic Castle on numerous occasions and his magic
routines have appeared in every major US magic magazine. His style is both
visual and personable - attend his lecture and learn why his magic shines!
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SCA President's Night Scottish Conjurers Association present a lecture by Alex R Proctor at 7.30pm on Wednesday 14th May. A past president of both the SCA and The Scottish Association of Magical Societies, Alex has lectured both in the UK and the USA with great acclaim and will be performing and teaching magic from his professional repertoire. Venue: The Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre, 8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, Glasgow G12 0QF (Map). Entrance is £5.00 for visiting magicians. Contact Brendan Kirk, Club Secretary: sca_secretary@fsmail.net or on 01355 238746 www.scottishconjurersassociation.org.uk. |
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Close-up: In Depth On Saturday, May 17th, Chris Power is holding a day entitled Close-up: In Depth. "I’ve been lecturing and performing to magicians for nearly thirty years now and I’ve always found some of the most productive stuff came in the informal sessions" says Chris, "What I’m trying to do here is bottle that concept." In terms of numbers this will be a strictly limited affair. "I don’t want to have a large group of people for this, it’s about teaching and sharing the stuff that I do ‘in depth’, I can only achieve that with a small group in an intimate setting. To achieve this I’ve chosen a lovely old London pub with a great room that’s just right." Anyone who wants to really learn about misdirection, card and coin sleight of hand or just get the inside deal on Chris’s justly famous ‘Coins through Silk’ handling, won’t be disappointed. "When he does something, he puts me in mind of Leipzig, Malini or Daley… you can’t see a thing. His magic is masterful." Dai Vernon. Tickets for the event are £75 and include lunch. For more information email: mayindepth@googlemail.com and take this opportunity to spend some time with one of the UK’s leading sleight of hand magicians. |
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Magical European Capital of Culture Celebration Dinner & Cabaret The Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle will be holding a very special 'Magical European Capital of Culture Celebration Dinner & Cabaret' on Saturday 17th May at the superb Formby Hall Golf Club (the new home of the country's first Golf PGA Academy). Paul Stone will be producing the event. Numbers are limited to 150 people, and over 100 tickets have already been sold. Tickets are £47.50 per person, and include an excellent four course Dinner and a terrific Cabaret, available from Paul Stone: qualityevents@aol.com |
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Steve Evans lecture - Devon At the Devon Magic Circle at Collaton St Mary's Primary School, Paignton TQ3 3YA (Map), on Wednesday 21st May. The lecture will include Steve's commercial material and creative theming. Visiting magicians welcome (£8 fee). For further information contact Secretary Brian Hodge 01626 862445 bhodgedawlish@aol.com. www.devonmagiccircle.co.uk. |
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An Evening of Coin Magic with Keith Bennett Keith will be presenting a lecture on the art of coin magic at 8pm on Wednesday 28th May at Wilsons Inn, 63 Babbacombe Downs Road, Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1 3LP (Map). The lecture will offer a sound introduction to the newcomer (covering many sleights, subtle moves and routines) - progressing to more advanced material later on. £5.00 entrance fee, payable on the door for visiting magicians. Contact Nigel Hocking (Secretary, The Riviera Circle of Magicians) on 01803 520283 for more information. The venue opens at 6pm, has good food, on-street parking, and a car park just two minutes away as well. |
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One Night in Vegas Featuring Daniel Dean is currently on tour across the UK. "With beautiful dancing girls, spectacular costumes, big band swing and powerful musical numbers this show has been wowing audiences across the whole Country. Featuring West End Performers. If you like it big glitzy and glamorous then this show is for you. With its dazzling lights and special effects. Starring the outstanding showmanship of singer/songwriter Martyn Lucas and Daniel Dean, a British Champion of Illusion, as he performs the breathtaking illusions which won him the title. All this and much more assisted by fabulous showgirls... to give you the ultimate Vegas Show." For tour dates, booking information and online video visit: www.onenightinvegas.co.uk. |
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JUNE 2008 |
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An Evening with Marc Paul - Magic of the Mind Sunday 1st June 2008 at 7.15pm at Blackwell Hall, 90 Uxbridge Road, Harrow, Weald HA3 6DQ (Map). Tickets £15 per person including supper. All proceeds to Diabetes UK, and Colitis & Crohn's Disease. Contact Peter Altman 01923 404918 peter.altman@ntlworld.com for more information. |
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Paul Gordon - Close-up Card Magic Lecture Paul Gordon presents his 'Professional Close-up Card Magic Lecture' for the High Peak Magic Society at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Hotel, High Street, Longnor, Staffordshire SK17 ONS on June 1st at 8pm. To attend, email Paul Gordon info@paulgordon.net. www.paulgordon.net/lectures.htm. |
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Indiana Chuckle and the Kingdom of the Mythical Sulk Based on the Indiana Jones films this will be Safire’s 6th outing with BBC's The Chuckle Brothers. As well as performing their new Egyptian Themed Black Art act, Stuart and Jayne will also be playing parts and performing two brand new illusions.
01 June Southport Theatre & Floral Hall
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On The Bus! Harry Hill, Paul Zenon and Lee Mack Harry Hill, Paul Zenon and Lee Mack plus guests are 'On The Bus!' in June, touring theatres in aid of the Wonderbus project that Paul Zenon set up a while ago. All aboard for a top-deck night of comedy featuring an all-star crew. Visit www.thewonderbus.org for more information on the project.
2nd June Milton Keynes Theatre
17th June Bexhill on Sea De La Warr Pavilion
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John Carney Lecture Tour Expect to see stage and close-up magic using cards, coins, cigars and a variety of everyday objects. Each routine is a lesson in itself, containing the insights and ingenuities that have made John one of the premier teachers of magic today. Topics include presentation, routining, misdirection and creativity. For updated schedule information and lecture details Click Here. John Carney on YouTube Click Here.
June 4th - Edinburgh. 7:30pm at Costa Coffee, 1 Hanover Street,
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Norwich Magicians present 'A Big Night Out' Featuring illusionist Nick Chapman, magician Danny Marino, singer Alicia King, and Harry Doroba's tribute to Tommy Cooper, at Ramada Hotel Norwich at 7.30pm on June 6th. The evening includes a three course meal, close-up table magic from two local magicians, a grand raffle and a disco to finish, with proceeds going to the Quidenham Hospice. Tickets are £30 each, and tables are for 12. For more information contact Harry Doroba: 07990 935894 harrydoroba@yahoo.com. A Big Night Out, Ramada Hotel Norwich, City Suite, Boundary Road, Norwich NR3 2BA (Map). |
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One Night in Vegas Featuring Daniel Dean is currently on tour across the UK. "With beautiful dancing girls, spectacular costumes, big band swing and powerful musical numbers this show has been wowing audiences across the whole Country. Featuring West End Performers. If you like it big glitzy and glamorous then this show is for you. With its dazzling lights and special effects. Starring the outstanding showmanship of singer/songwriter Martyn Lucas and Daniel Dean, a British Champion of Illusion, as he performs the breathtaking illusions which won him the title. All this and much more assisted by fabulous showgirls... to give you the ultimate Vegas Show." For tour dates, booking information and online video visit: www.onenightinvegas.co.uk. |
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Kent Magicians Guild 25th Anniversary Dinner David and Ruth Berglas will be Guests of Honour at the Kent Magicians Guild 25th Anniversary Dinner on June 28th. To be held at the Bromley Court Hotel, Bromley. Terry Herbert will compere the after dinner cabaret featuring: Graham Lee, Mell Mellers and Scott Penrose. Tickets £45.00. For details: www.kentmagiciansguild.co.uk. |
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JULY 2008 |
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One Night in Vegas Featuring Daniel Dean is currently on tour across the UK. "With beautiful dancing girls, spectacular costumes, big band swing and powerful musical numbers this show has been wowing audiences across the whole Country. Featuring West End Performers. If you like it big glitzy and glamorous then this show is for you. With its dazzling lights and special effects. Starring the outstanding showmanship of singer/songwriter Martyn Lucas and Daniel Dean, a British Champion of Illusion, as he performs the breathtaking illusions which won him the title. All this and much more assisted by fabulous showgirls... to give you the ultimate Vegas Show." For tour dates, booking information and online video visit: www.onenightinvegas.co.uk. |
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An Evening of Card Magic with John Carey 8pm, Wednesday 30th July, at the Riviera Circle of Magicians, Wilsons Inn, 63 Babbacombe Road. Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1 3LP (Map). John will be presenting a lecture on card magic covering some of the classics. The lecture will include something for all levels of card workers, finishing with a "hands-on" workshop for anyone wishing to participate. £5.00 entrance fee, payable on the door for visiting magicians. Contact Nigel Hocking (Secretary, The Riviera Circle of Magicians) on 01803 520283 for more information. The venue opens at 6pm, has good food, on-street parking, and a car park just two minutes away as well. |
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AUGUST 2008 |
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Jack Delvin Lecture - York Society of Magicians Wednesday 13th August: Star Lecture by Jack Delvin, 7.30pm at the Four Alls, Malton Road, York. Visiting magicians are welcome, £5 Admission, if you would like to come along, please let us know so we can reserve your seat for you." Martin Hunt. More info: www.yorksocietyofmagicians.co.uk |
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SEPTEMBER 2008 |
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British Ring Convention, Eastbourne Jeff Hobson, Claudis Specht, Nick Lewin, Guy Hollingworth, Tony Chapek, Raymond Crowe, Kalin & Jinger, Gene Anderson, Bill Herz, Michael Finney, Oscar Munoz, Geoffrey Durham, Nicholas Einhorn, Richard McDougall, Jim Steinmeyer, Levent, Michael Close, Juan Tamariz and Mike Bent are just some of the star names announced for the 72nd Annual Convention of The International Brotherhood of Magicians British Ring No. 25 which will be held in Eastbourne from 24th-28th September 2008. And already over 300 magicians have registered - a new record for advance registrations. This really is an amazing line-up - for more details and to book visit www.britishring.org.uk. |
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A Tribute to Siegfried & Roy - London Palladium We have just received information from Paul Stone that he will be producing A Tribute to Siegfried & Roy - Magicians of the Century, at the London Palladium on Sunday, 28th September, 2008. This show will raise funds for the SARMOTI Foundation and will feature International Stars from the world of Magic, Music and the Movies. Already definitely confirmed to appear is Luis de Matos from Portugal. Full details on this one time only event, including how to buy tickets, will appear shortly. |
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OCTOBER 2008 |
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An Evening With Scott Creasey Hot on the trail of his successfull lecture tour 'Escape the Restraints of Reality' Scott Creasey (of BIP book and FIP pad fame) will be presenting his all-new lecture Mental(magic)ism at the Liverpool Magic Circle on October 2nd. The Liverpool Magic Circle, The Alder Sports Club, West Derby, Liverpool L12 2BA (Map) Members £3.00 Non Members £6.00 All welcome. Be sure not to miss this one! Further information: Alan Singleton magic2c@blueyonder.co.uk 07982 253583 www.liverpoolmagiccircle.co.uk |
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DECEMBER 2008 |
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Southern England Magic Convention 2009 As part of the day's events a 'British Isles Children's Entertainer of the Year 2009' competition is being planned. It will be open to both amateur and professional entertainers, and entrants will be invited to initially submit their performances on DVD, before six performers are selected for the live final. The winner will receive a trophy, plus airfare and 4 nights in a hotel in Las Vegas and the title 'British Isles Children's Entertainer of the Year 2009'. And for close-up magicians "The British Isles Close-up Magic Entertainer of the Year" competition has also just been announced. For entry details and more information visit The Southern England Magic Convention website: www.semagicconvention.com. |
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FEBRUARY 2009 |
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APRIL 2009 |
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MAY 2009 |
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SAMS Annual Convention The 58th Scottish Magic Convention will be held at the Park Hotel, John Street, Montrose from Friday 1st May to Sunday 3rd May 2009. President Ricky McLeod invites everyone to a weekend of friendship and fun. Details to follow. Registration's available from SAMS@janetcolvan.com. Website: www.scottishassociationofmagicalsocieties.co.uk |
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