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May
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Derren Brown: Infamous - All New
Show for 2013
18, 20, 21 , 22, 23, 24, 25 New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
www.atgtickets.com/artists/derren-brown
27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Alhambra, Bradford
www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
There is no rest for the wicked. Derren
Brown returns in 2013 with a brand new live show, which will embark on a
nationwide UK tour from March 2013. The acknowledged master of
psychological illusion, fresh from the hugely successful two-year run of
his 2012 Oliver award-winning show Derren Brown: Svengali will once
again mesmerise, shock and entertain the nation. Derren says: "I enjoy
the stage shows more than anything else. Live on stage is the best place
for what I do: it's unpredictable, and the audience knows there's no
possibility of judicious editing." On stage as well as on TV Derren is
in a class of his own, exhilarating audiences with his unique brand of
entertainment. For the past twelve years he has created TV and stage
performances that have stunned audiences, debunked the paranormal and
encouraged many to improve and enhance their own mental abilities. His
first show appeared in 2000, Derren Brown: Mind Control, and was
followed with Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat and a series of specials
including the controversial Russian Roulette, the hugely popular Events,
Hero at 30,000 Feet and the more recent Derren Brown: The Experiments,
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18.5.13
Forth
Valley Magic Circle 'Tricks at the Tryst' Show
Saturday 18th May at the Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk FK1 5RS (Map).
Doors open at 6.30pm and the show starts at 7.00pm: "The show will be a
night of wonder and amazement supplied by the local Forth Valley Magic
Circle and special guest artists. Comprising dedicated amateurs and
seasoned professionals, the club has been promoting the art of magic for
the last three decades. The format of the show will be a mix of cabaret,
stage and close-up magic. The tickets are just £7.50 each and can be
booked by either emailing Mark Dunn at
info@magicmark.co.uk, calling
Mark on 07968 792134 or in-person from the Steeple Box Office in Falkirk
town centre. This event has sold out for the last 5 years, so please
contact Mark in advance if you would like tickets to avoid
disappointment." |
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18.5.13
Tales
from the Darker Side - Lincolnshire
Saturday 18th May at 7pm: Dr Nicolas Grimoire explores
the weirder side of Lincolnshire's past with the help of his collection of
ancient artifacts and mind-reading experiments woven together with creepy
story-telling. Tickets £8.50 available from The Collection or by calling 01522
782040. Venue: The Collection Museum & Art Gallery, Danes Terrace, Lincoln LN2
1LP (Map)
www.thecollectionmuseum.com. |
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Chris Cox - Fatal Distraction Tour
Fatal Distraction is the fifth brand new show from
the multi award-winning, five star, fringe sell-out, mind reader who can’t read
minds, Chris Cox. He’s been on TV, toured the world and is somehow still getting
away with it. Fatal Distraction has picked up a magical hat full of 5 star
reviews and won the 2011 Venue Magazine award for best comedy show. Chris will
be doing things he shouldn’t be able to do with the fringe brochure, performing
tricks nobody has ever done before, controlling coincidence, probing theories of
fate and answering the FAQ: ‘Can you use this stuff on girls?’. Determined to
deliver the most satisfying hour possible Chris will be handing control over to
his audience by giving them the power to control his actions with their minds.
Cox manages to mix a love based narrative with some of the most unique and
incredible mind-reading effects ever seen on the stage.
Saturday 18th May Arts Centre, Swindon, tel: 01793 614837
Sunday 19th May Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry, tel: 024 7652 4524
Thursday 30th May South Street, Reading, tel: 0118 960 6060
www.magiccox.com/live. |
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May
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Being Tommy Cooper
"In Las Vegas 1954, Tommy Cooper faces the prospect of his first big
failure. As personal and professional problems collide, he faces stark
choices about the future. Packed with classic lines and hilarious
routines, Being Tommy Cooper is a celebration of Britain's favourite
comedian and an exploration of his darker side. The play also tells the
story of three other people in Tommy's life. There's his dour Scottish
manager Miff Ferrie, with whom Tommy is locked in what he calls 'a
hate-hate relationship'. We meet Billy Glason, a one time vaudeville act
who has set himself the almost impossible task of selling Cooper a huge
collection of jokes. And, finally, there is Mary Kay – the woman who
Tommy fell in love with and came to rely on. There was only one woman
she couldn't compete with: Tommy's wife. This excellent cast brings the
Tommy Cooper legend vividly to life in this award-nominated production."
Starring Damian Williams as Tommy Cooper.
www.beingtommycooper.co.uk
Mon 20 May Hayes: Beck Theatre
Wed 22 May Swindon: Wyvern Theatre
Thur 23 May - Fri 24 May Peterborough: Key Theatre
Sat 25 May Torquay: Princess Theatre
Sun 26 May Southsea: Kings Theatre
Wed 29 May York: Grand Opera House
Thu 30 May - Fri 31 May Hull: Hull Truck Theatre |
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Smoke & Mirrors - Bristol
Smoke & Mirrors is open 7 days a week
with live music every weekend and great drink deals all week. Smoke &
Mirrors is the UK's only dedicated Magic Theatre Pub, and every weekend
you can see award winning magicians perform great magical illusions up
close in an intimate 50 seat venue. Smoke & Mirrors is located
directly behind the Bristol Hippodrome, by the stage door. To see what's
coming up visit their
Shows page, but remember to book as the theatre has a limited
capacity. Live at Smoke & Mirrors in May: 11th May Colin McLeod; 17th May Mark Roberts; 18th May Mark
Roberts; 24th & 25th May Wizards of Odd; 31st May Matt le Mottee. Visit
www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk. |
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May
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The Revenge of Sherlock Holmes!
A Music Hall Musical of Elementary Magnificence
£15 ticket special offer, book online
Click Here and use the promotional code myhoxton at the checkout to save 25%
on the standard ticket price. (Early booking is advisable as offer is subject to
availability and while tickets last.) "Morphic Graffiti is thrilled to announce that
they will present The Revenge of Sherlock Holmes! at the world famous Hoxton
Hall in April/May 2013. Based on the novels of Conan Doyle, and written by
legendary composer and lyricist Leslie Bricusse, this unique production will pay
a Music Hall homage to the Victorian era’s greatest living detective, as
Sherlock Holmes finds himself embroiled in an all-new mystery that will push
even him to breaking point! Audiences will find themselves stepping back in time
as this historic venue is brought back to its former life. The Revenge of
Sherlock Holmes! will feature eight major magic sequences created by Thomas
Moore, to authentically recreate classic Victorian miracles, with puppets by
Billie Achilleos, making this “More Victoriana than even Prince Albert could
handle”. Wednesday 10th April to Friday 10th May 2013. Performances take place
Wednesday to Saturday evenings at 7.30pm, Saturday matinees at 3pm and Sundays
at 2pm and 6pm. Tickets are now on sale at £20 (£18 concession) from the Hoxton
Hall Box Office on 020 7684 0060 or online, via the theatre website
www.hoxtonhall.co.uk. |
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May
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The Chuckle Brothers meet The
Phantom at the Theatre
After finishing in their own sell-out Pantomime
Aladdin, Stuart and Jayne Safire are looking forward to once again touring the
UK’s top theatre venues in a new adventure “The Chuckle Brothers meet The
Phantom at the Theatre”. This will be Safire’s 13th outing with the BBC
children’s favourites, running from the beginning of February through to the
beginning of September.
For tour dates visit
www.thechucklebrothersontour.co.uk/tour-dates |
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May
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Paul Zenon - La Clique,
Brighton Festival and Fringe
From May 3rd to June 2nd (nightly at 9pm, except Mondays) Paul can
be seen live on stage in
La Clique in the Spiegeltent on the Old Steine in Brighton as part of
Brighton Festival and Fringe. He'll also be supplying a few outdoor attractions
at the site. (Photo: From Edinburgh last August, with other performers that
will also be appearing in Brighton this year). |
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May
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The
Card Shark Show - Mayfair Theatre London
"The Card Shark show stars Steve Truglia, an accomplished sleight of
hand expert and close up magician. Having passed the notoriously
rigorous performance exam for The Magic Circle, Steve sought out long
ago hidden secrets within the Magic Circle’s incredible library, to
further study these dark arts. In earlier life Steve’s time with UK
Special Forces taught him the use of psychological operations to defeat
an adversary; skills which are also used by gambling cheats and con
artists to this day."
An interactive multi-media show by award winning close-up magician Steve
Truglia at the The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, Mayfair,
London W1S 4BS. Shows start at 7.30pm. Running time one hour. For more info visit
www.thecardsharkshow.com. |
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All
Summer
Sean Alexander The Confusionist - Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft
Sean
Alexander returns to Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park in Suffolk this
summer with his grand illusion show. The show opens on March 29th and runs
through to November 4th and is set to be bigger and better than last year's
production, with some of the most spectacular illusions ever to be featured in a
UK show. For details and tickets visit
www.seanalexandermagic.com and
www.pleasurewoodhills.com.
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The Magic Cavern - London
Richard Leigh presents London's
long running intimate magic show. Now in our 10th year at The
atmospheric Barons Court Theatre. Every Sunday at 3pm. (At certain
performances the role of the magician will be played by David Major)
The 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.
£12, £10 and Family Ticket of £8 each. Box Office: 020 8932 4747. Or
book on line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk
Performance Schedule:
Sunday 19th at 3.00pm
Sunday 26th at 3.00pm |
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May
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Care
& Share Balloon Days
From the organiser: There are two more balloon
"Care & Share" days coming up in May. On Monday 13th May in Bristol and
Wednesday 22nd May in Manchester. The Bristol day is after the Bristol
Day of Magic and the Manchester day is after the Trix in the Stix day,
so you may fancy staying an extra day to include the Balloon Days that
will have two lectures and a fun competition. Contact Graham Lee for
more details and to book:
Click Here. Both days are kindly sponsored by Qualatex Balloons. |
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Bullet Catch
Bullet Catch, written and performed by Rob
Drummond, plays 'The Shed', a temporary venue by the National Theatre, London,
from 21st May to 1st June. Celebrating new theatre that is original, ambitious
and unexpected. Bullet Catch is a unique theatrical experience exploring the
world of magic, featuring mind reading, levitation and the most notorious finale
in show business.
www.theshed.nationaltheatre.org.uk. |
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May
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Late Night Magic
A bizarre magic, comedy and illusion show. Now in our 9th Year in the West End.
Richard Leigh presents this long running magic and illusion show in the intimate
and luxurious Jermyn Street Theatre in the West End of London. Doors and theatre
bar open at 10.30pm. Close Up Magic is presented right under your very eyes
before the show starts. Sit back and be amazed by a bizarre cabaret of magic,
comedy and illusion from 10.45pm (finishes by 11.55pm) with Richard Leigh and
guests.
Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London
SW1Y 6ST (Map).
1 minute walk from Piccadilly Tube Station.
£14, £12 concessions, Groups £10 each. Box Office:
020 7287 2875. Or book on line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk
Performance Schedule
Friday 17th at 10.45pm |
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21.5.13
Trix in the Stix - Shropshire
From the organisers: "Trix in the Stix - a new convention
for children’s entertainers. This is being held in the beautiful
Shropshire countryside, in May 2013: Monday evening (cabaret) 20th May
and all day Tuesday 21st May 2013. The cost is just £25.00. We have
already notified some of our customers by email Newsletter and the
response has been such that the convention hotel (Lion Quays - see
picture) is already almost fully booked. There are other hotels in the
area, full details of which can be found on our website. Because many
people will travel to Shropshire the night before the convention, we
have organised a cabaret show on the Monday evening, for which there
will be no charge to attendees of the convention. Headline lectures from
Terry Herbert and John Kimmons, who will be presenting a completely new
lecture especially for ‘Trix in the Stix’. There will be a full
complement of dealers and some great surprises in store.
To read full details, book hotels and download travel directions please
go to: www.practical-magic.com." |
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22.5.13
Eric Antoine - Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
French
Magician and Comedian Eric Antoine announces one-off London gig. "French
superstar Eric Antoine has announced a one-off gig in London’s O2 Shepherd’s
Bush Empire, as the ‘greatest magician in the world’ makes his way to Britain
for a rare UK performance." Wednesday May 22nd 2013. To read the full story, and for booking information
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Here. Also see
www.ericantoine.com. |
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22.5.13
Mat
Ricardo: Showman - Jacksons Lane, London
Saturday 22nd May, Jacksons Lane, 269a Archway
Road, London N6 5AA (Map)
at 8pm. Mat knows what you think of juggling. He mostly agrees. But he's
also pretty sure he will change your mind. Mat Ricardo: Showman
is packed with tricks, with genuine displays of danger, of understated
dexterous elegance, of thrills, skills, spectacle, slapstick and wit. He
presents some old favourites, signature routines, tricks that haven't
been performed for decades and some that have never been performed
before at all. Oh, and one that killed a juggler in 1936. The star of
the British cabaret revival, winner of Best Speciality Act in the London
Cabaret Awards, and the UK's most successful juggler, Mat Ricardo
delivers a show packed full of the evidence of what you can achieve if
you devote all of your adult life to showing off. “Mat Ricardo is the
best of both worlds – a genius juggler and a gifted comedian” Time
Out. Details:
www.jacksonslane.org.uk. |
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22.5.13
Scott
Wells Lecture - Derby Magic Circle
Wednesday,
22nd May 2013, at Breadsall Village Hall, Derby. "These are troubling
economic times all over the world and the entertainment industry is
taking the brunt of the downturn. Companies and private individuals have
cut back on their budgets for parties and events. So how can we as
magicians find work today? Scott Wells' lecture, 'Alternate Streams of
Revenue' provides information, ideas and suggestions on how and where
you might find some additional work using the expertise you already
have. This lecture will help teach you how to exercise your creative
muscle to find alternative venues to perform. This lecture is heavy on
marketing ideas but it also includes loads of practical, commercial
tricks for use in each of these venues. Tricks will include close up,
parlor, stage and Mentalism plus more. There is something for every
skill level regardless of whether you are a beginner, intermediate of
advanced conjuror. I guarantee that you will learn a lot and certainly
enjoy this one." Visiting magicians are
very welcome at Derby, there is a small fee of £10 payable on the night.
Please contact our secretary Allan Humphries on 01889 590 975 prior to
attending. For more information about our programme for the remainder of
the year please visit
www.derbymagiccircle.com. |
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23.5.13
Scott
Wells Lecture - The Surrey Society of Magicians
Thursday 23rd
May: "These are troubling economic times all over the world and the
entertainment industry is taking the brunt of the downturn. Companies
and private individuals have cut back on their budgets for parties and
events. So how can we as magicians find work today? Scott Wells'
lecture, 'Alternate Streams of Revenue' provides information, ideas and
suggestions on how and where you might find some additional work using
the expertise you already have. This lecture will help teach you how to
exercise your creative muscle to find alternative venues to perform.
This lecture is heavy on marketing ideas but it also includes loads of
practical, commercial tricks for use in each of these venues. Tricks
will include close up, parlor, stage and Mentalism plus more. There is
something for every skill level regardless of whether you are a
beginner, intermediate of advanced conjuror. I guarantee that you will
learn a lot and certainly enjoy this one." Members are free and visiting
magicians are welcome for a £10 entrance fee. The lecture takes place in
Bookham, Surrey at 8pm; for full details contact Adam Mosley
info@surreymagic.org.uk. |
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Beyond Belief - Blackpool
"Back by popular demand for the sixth consecutive year “The Magic’s
Back” Blackpool’s most fabulous magic, comedy and variety show is back at the
Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Mondays and Tuesdays from 27th of May
2013. Once again Richard and his team with yet more additions have invested
heavily to provide a fast moving magic, comedy, illusion and variety show to
create a great evening of entertainment that will blow your mind!"
Mondays and Tuesdays 27th May – 29th October at 7.30pm
See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool. |
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Michael
Jordan's High Jinx Magic and Illusion Show
"Michael returns for a second
summer season at the Horseshoe with a whole new show. This fast paced mix of
Magic, Illusion, Escapology, Juggling, Music and Dance. This hit show from last
year is back for more nights and matinees with new illusions, awesome magic and
a few surprises. Whether your 6 or 106 you are sure to enjoy this fast paced
wicked variety show for all the Family". "Unmissable" Blackpool Gazette.
May to November throughout the summer. See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows for specific dates and to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool.
www.highjinxmagic.com. |
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25.5.13
Spellbound,
the 3rd Magic and Hypnosis Convention - Kent
Spellbound,
the 3rd Magic and Hypnosis Convention, will be held on Saturday 25th May
from 7.30pm to 11.30pm in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. From the
organisers: With more and more people coming each time, let's make this
one a big one. For beginner, through to the professional, or even if you
just love the arts, please come along and have some fun. Hosted by
renowned hyonotist Freddy Jaquin and magician Adam Smith it should be a
great night of chat, hypnosis and magic. Contact Adam Smith on 07920 772
792 or email
info@adams-magic.co.uk. Venue: The Cross Keys Gastro, 236/238 St
Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9XD (Map). |
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25th
May - 30th September
Davenport’s
Magic Kingdom - Norfolk
Opening Season, 25th May 2013 - 30th September 2013.
Since the 1890's, the Davenport family have been professional performing
magicians and collectors of some of the most important artifacts in the
world of Conjuring, Illusion and Mystery. Experience the unique story of
this remarkable family and their place in British magical history
through the timeline exhibition, films and their family magic show. Meet
characters from the past, and visit L. Davenport Ltd's 1920's shop. Then
sit back and enjoy a fun filled magic show for all the family to enjoy -
included in the price of admission. Davenport's Magic Kingdom is
Norfolk's newest attraction. Davenport's Magic Kingdom, Cromer Road,
North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 0NB (Map).
Visit www.davenportsmagickingdom.co.uk for more information and to book. |
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Magic
& Mayhem - Brighton
Van Buren & Gandeys present "Magic & Mayhem" a show for
all the family filled with magic, illusions, comedy, escapology and
circus skills. Also starring Peanuts the UK's smallest clown. At the
Brighton Fringe Festival from 25th May until 1st June 2013. Shows at 2pm
every day in the Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton. Book in
advance on 08717 058 888 or buy tickets on the door. |
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26.5.13
The Haunted Magic Show - London
Fear for all the family to
enjoy.
A spooky magic show for the whole family with ghosts and ghouls a
plenty. This show is traditional great fun providing you don't mind
hearing things that go bump in the night and you don't mind seeing
ghosts. Traditional Halloween games are played, magical versions of
apple bobbing and Tricks and treats galore. Chains rattle as the ghostly
severed arm cheats at cards and playful poltergeists are active. Created
by Richard Leigh.
The Lost Theatre, 208 Wandsworth Road, London SW8 2JU (Map).
8 minutes walk from Stockwell tube station on the Victoria line.
£14, £12 concessions, £8 children under 12. Box Office: 0844 847 1680.
Or book on line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk
Performance Schedule
Sunday 26th at 7.30pm |
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27.5.13
Simon
Sparkle Magic Show
"Simon Sparkle brings his children’s magic show
to the Barry Arts Festival, "Tricks, illusions and giggles guaranteed.
Age 3+" Barry Arts Festival 2013, Monday 27th May 3.30pm – 4:30pm at
Crossway Methodist Church, Barry. Details and Tickets:
www.barryartsfestival.org.uk. |
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27.5.13
My
Psychic Life, a show by Rob Bailey, the Psychic Psychologist - Oxford
Returning to Oxford for the fourth year in a row, this updated version
of Rob Bailey's popular Edinburgh fringe illusion show explores how a
psychologist came to be a psychic performer. Weaving magic and comedy
with his own life story, Rob tells the tale of a childhood fascination
with the supernatural, his study of psychology, and work in secure
psychiatric wards. He explores paranormal mysteries, the power of
psychology, and impossible mental puzzles. Monday 27th May at 7pm;
Tuesday 28th May at 8:30pm; Saturday 1st June at 4pm at The Old Fire
Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ (Map).
Tickets: £8 full price, £7 concessions, from:
www.underthefringe.com also see
www.psychicpsychologist.co.uk. |
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28.5.13
James Brown Lecture - The
London Society of Magicians
The London Society of Magicians are delighted to
host a lecture by James Brown on Tuesday 28th May at 7pm. James Brown was
awarded The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year title in 2006, and came
second in the 2006 International Magic Convention Close-Up Competition. James is
well known and respected for his sleight of hand, pickpocket and misdirectional
skills. His lecture is aimed at the performing magician and those who wish to
perform close-up magic more often. Crammed with powerful, commercial and
practical effects as well as the psychology behind the magic, this lecture is a
must for all magical performers. Venue: Davenports Magic Shop, 7 Charing Cross
Underground Arcade, The Strand, London WC2N 4HZ. Start time 7pm. Visitors
welcome, pay on door £12 (Lectures are free for members. Full Annual Membership
is £40 or £25 for Students/Seniors). Please reserve a place by emailing the LSM
Secretary Mark Saltissi
lsmmagic@hotmail.co.uk. Our website is
http://lsmmagic.magicandweb.com. Mark Saltissi. |
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28.5.13
The Secret World of Charles Dickens, mirth, marvels and
the mysterious - London
Ian Keable, winner of The Magic Circle Comedy Award,
performs the favourite magic tricks of Charles Dickens and divulges the
spooky practices of Victorian psychics.
Charles Dickens, in addition to being one of the world’s greatest
writers, was an expert conjurer. He was also sceptical about
spiritualism, which was a popular pastime in the 1800s.
This humorous and mystifying show recreates, in the authentic parlour
room atmosphere of the 16th century Lauderdale House, how Dickens
deceived his audiences and why, to quote a famous contemporary,
Elizabeth Browning, he was “fond of Ghost stories so long as they were
impossible.” Venue: Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, London N6 5HG
(Map).
28th May, 18th June and 30th July at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm and pre-show refreshments are
available.
Tickets: £15. Box Office:
www.charlesdickensmysteryshow.co.uk or telephone 020 7263 0261. |
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30.5.13
Mat
Ricardo’s London Varieties - Leicester Square Theatre, London
The
next show on Thursday, May 30th, stars newly crowned Magic Circle Stage
Magician of the Year Piff the Magic Dragon, Abandoban,
and Original Street Dance. As seen on The Jonathan Ross
Show, Mat Ricardo is one of the UK's most in-demand comedy variety
performers. He’s an award- winning juggler extraordinaire, a true
vaudeville performer with a modern twist. With his show ‘Mat Ricardo's
London Varieties’ he’ll be bringing the world's greatest variety and
circus stars to London’s Leicester Square theatre. With over two and a
half decades behind him as a street and cabaret performer, Mat has held
audiences awestruck at festivals and stages all around the world,
performing for royalty and sharing billings with some of the global
greats of comedy, avant-garde theatre and circus. He currently holds the
title of London Cabaret awards, ‘Best Speciality Act’ and has previously
won the ‘Herald Angel Award’ which is given at the Edinburgh festival
for excellence in theatre. More info:
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30.5.13
Conjuring
at the Court – London
"Conjuring at the Court offers an
evening packed with entertainment. Neil Henry is back from America with
his entertaining, powerful magic. Tim Shoesmith, Magic Circle Close-Up
Magician of the Year 2013, is always a hit with his great comedy magic.
Jimmy Tamley’s ventriloquism was a hit at the Blackpool Gala Show. And
Romany returns with her wonderful, vivacious performance. Compered by
co-producer Russell Levinson. The show is in the lovely function room of
the Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, West Ealing W13 8PH (Map).
Doors open 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm. It’s just 12 minutes from
Central London by overground rail from Paddington to West Ealing, and
the pub is 2 minutes’ walk from the station. Or take the Central or
District line to Ealing Broadway, and change to overground or a take a
short bus ride. Parking is free after 6.30pm. Come early to enjoy dinner
in one of the bars or the lovely dining room, or, if it’s sunny, what
may be the largest beer garden in London! Do book early to make sure of
a place; tickets still just £10 from
www.conjuringatthecourt.com." |
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The Magic Cavern - London
Richard Leigh presents London's
long running magic show in the intimate and atmospheric Barons Court
Theatre. Now in his 10th year at this theatre. Playing Every Sunday at
3pm. (Booking to 5th January 2014)
The 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.
Adults £12.00. Children and concessions £8.00. Box Office: 020 8932
4747. Or book on line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk
Performance Schedule
Saturday 1st at 3.00pm
Sunday 2nd at 3.00pm
Sunday 9th at 3.00pm
Sunday 16th at 3.00pm
Sunday 23rd at 3.00pm
Sunday 30th at 3.00pm |
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1.6.13
Magic
& Mayhem - Brighton
Van Buren & Gandeys present "Magic & Mayhem" a show for
all the family filled with magic, illusions, comedy, escapology and
circus skills. Also starring Peanuts the UK's smallest clown. At the
Brighton Fringe Festival from 25th May until 1st June 2013. Shows at 2pm
every day in the Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton. Book in
advance on 08717 058 888 or buy tickets on the door. |
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1.6.13
The
Magic History Gathering at The Magic Circle
This friendly gathering was formally known as Collectors Day but has been
renamed to encourage anyone with an interest in our magical heritage to attend.
Non Members of The Magic Circle are welcome. On Saturday 1st June the meeting
will take place at The Centre for the Magic Arts, 12 Stephenson Way, Euston,
London NW1 2HD and will commence with coffee at 10am. The speakers are James
Hagy from the U.S.A. who will be talking about a fascinating wartime tale of a
magical friendship. Richard Kaufman the editor of Genii Magazine will tell us
about things that have happened during its 75 year life. James Smith will
explain the results of his research into Breslaw, the 18th century magician. Ian Keable
purchased a print at auction and will discuss the story of the three
conjurers and the vanishing and reappearing maidservant. Finally Will
Houstoun and friends will demonstrate some surprisingly modern tricks
from the writings of Prof. Hoffmann. The tickets cost £40 which includes
coffee, afternoon tea and lunch, and can be purchased in advance from
The Magic Circle at the above address. Telephone 0207387 2222 or email
cma@themagiccircle.co.uk.
Payment can be made by cheque payable to 'The Magic Circle' or by Visa or
MasterCard. Peter Lane. |
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June
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Paul Zenon - La Clique,
Brighton Festival and Fringe
From May 3rd to June 2nd (nightly at 9pm, except Mondays) Paul can
be seen live on stage in
La Clique in the Spiegeltent on the Old Steine in Brighton as part of
Brighton Festival and Fringe. He'll also be supplying a few outdoor attractions
at the site. (Photo: From Edinburgh last August, with other performers that
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June
Dates
Being Tommy Cooper
"In Las Vegas 1954, Tommy Cooper faces the prospect of his first big
failure. As personal and professional problems collide, he faces stark
choices about the future. Packed with classic lines and hilarious
routines, Being Tommy Cooper is a celebration of Britain's favourite
comedian and an exploration of his darker side. The play also tells the
story of three other people in Tommy's life. There's his dour Scottish
manager Miff Ferrie, with whom Tommy is locked in what he calls 'a
hate-hate relationship'. We meet Billy Glason, a one time vaudeville act
who has set himself the almost impossible task of selling Cooper a huge
collection of jokes. And, finally, there is Mary Kay – the woman who
Tommy fell in love with and came to rely on. There was only one woman
she couldn't compete with: Tommy's wife. This excellent cast brings the
Tommy Cooper legend vividly to life in this award-nominated production."
Damian Williams as Tommy Cooper.
Book via:
www.beingtommycooper.co.uk
Sat 1 June Liverpool: Royal Court
Sun 2 June Blackpool: Grand Theatre
Tue 4 June Lichfield: Garrick
Wed 5 June Milton Keynes: Milton Keynes Theatre
Thu 6 June - Sat 8 June Croydon: Fairfield Halls
Mon 10 June Dartford: Orchard Theatre
Tue 11 June Weston-super-Mare: Playhouse
Wed 12 June Birmingham: New Alexandra
Thu 13 June Swansea: Grand Theatre
Fri 14 June Rhyl: Pavilion Theatre
Sat 15 June Wellingborough: The Castle
Mon 17 June Brighton: Theatre Royal
Wed 19 June Stoke: Regent Theatre
Thur 20 June Newark: Palace Theatre
Sun 23 June Wakefield: Theatre Royal
Mon 24 June Edinburgh: Royal Lyceum |
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June
Dates
Derren Brown: Infamous - All New
Show for 2013
1 Alhambra, Bradford
www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
3, 4, 5 De Montfort, Leicester
www.demontforthall.co.uk
7, 8 BIC, Bournemouth
www.bic.co.uk
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Theatre Royal, Norwich
www.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk
17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 New Theatre, Hull
www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullnewtheatre
There is no rest for the wicked. Derren
Brown returns in 2013 with a brand new live show, which will embark on a
nationwide UK tour from March 2013. The acknowledged master of
psychological illusion, fresh from the hugely successful two-year run of
his 2012 Oliver award-winning show Derren Brown: Svengali will once
again mesmerise, shock and entertain the nation. Derren says: "I enjoy
the stage shows more than anything else. Live on stage is the best place
for what I do: it's unpredictable, and the audience knows there's no
possibility of judicious editing." On stage as well as on TV Derren is
in a class of his own, exhilarating audiences with his unique brand of
entertainment. For the past twelve years he has created TV and stage
performances that have stunned audiences, debunked the paranormal and
encouraged many to improve and enhance their own mental abilities. His
first show appeared in 2000, Derren Brown: Mind Control, and was
followed with Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat and a series of specials
including the controversial Russian Roulette, the hugely popular Events,
Hero at 30,000 Feet and the more recent Derren Brown: The Experiments,
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June
Dates
Derren Brown: Infamous -
Palace Theatre, London
24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 June
There is no rest for the wicked. Derren
Brown returns in 2013 with a brand new live show, which will embark on a
nationwide UK tour from March 2013. The acknowledged master of
psychological illusion, fresh from the hugely successful two-year run of
his 2012 Oliver award-winning show Derren Brown: Svengali will once
again mesmerise, shock and entertain the nation. Derren says: "I enjoy
the stage shows more than anything else. Live on stage is the best place
for what I do: it's unpredictable, and the audience knows there's no
possibility of judicious editing." On stage as well as on TV Derren is
in a class of his own, exhilarating audiences with his unique brand of
entertainment. For the past twelve years he has created TV and stage
performances that have stunned audiences, debunked the paranormal and
encouraged many to improve and enhance their own mental abilities. His
first show appeared in 2000, Derren Brown: Mind Control, and was
followed with Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat and a series of specials
including the controversial Russian Roulette, the hugely popular Events,
Hero at 30,000 Feet and the more recent Derren Brown: The Experiments,
which won the 2012 BAFTA award for Best Entertainment Show.
London dates now booking:
www.nimaxtheatres.com. |
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June
Dates
Chris Cox - Fatal Distraction Tour
Fatal Distraction is the fifth brand new show from
the multi award-winning, five star, fringe sell-out, mind reader who can’t read
minds, Chris Cox. He’s been on TV, toured the world and is somehow still getting
away with it. Fatal Distraction has picked up a magical hat full of 5 star
reviews and won the 2011 Venue Magazine award for best comedy show. Chris will
be doing things he shouldn’t be able to do with the fringe brochure, performing
tricks nobody has ever done before, controlling coincidence, probing theories of
fate and answering the FAQ: ‘Can you use this stuff on girls?’. Determined to
deliver the most satisfying hour possible Chris will be handing control over to
his audience by giving them the power to control his actions with their minds.
Cox manages to mix a love based narrative with some of the most unique and
incredible mind-reading effects ever seen on the stage.
Saturday 1st June Artrix, Bromsgrove, tel: 01527 577330
Sunday 9th June Arts Centre, Colchester, tel: 01206 500900
Friday 28th Udderbelly Festival, London, tel: 0844
545 8285
www.magiccox.com/live. |
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June
Dates
Bullet Catch
Bullet Catch, written and performed by Rob
Drummond, plays 'The Shed', a temporary venue by the National Theatre, London,
from 21st May to 1st June. Celebrating new theatre that is original, ambitious
and unexpected. Bullet Catch is a unique theatrical experience exploring the
world of magic, featuring mind reading, levitation and the most notorious finale
in show business.
www.theshed.nationaltheatre.org.uk. |
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June
Dates
Paul Draper UK Lecture Tour
American Mentalist, Paul Draper will be presenting his first UK Lecture Tour in
June. Paul has appeared with David Copperfield, Lance Burton, and Teller as an
expert on the History Channel. He has performed for HBO Comedy Fest at Caesar's
Palace, on Criss Angel’s Mindfreak and on documentaries accompanying Steven
Spielberg's Poltergeist. In addition to his corporate shows and lectures,
Paul Draper is frequently called upon as an expert in fields ranging from
magical history to human consciousness. As an anthropologist and member of the
Society for the Anthropology of Consciousness, Paul Draper pursues studies with
Native American ghost dancers, South American cannibals, and spiritualists. In
the last two years Paul Draper has lectured at MAGIC Live!, MINDvention, The Los
Angeles History of Magic Conference, Fantasma Magic in New York, The Magic
Castle in Hollywood, Darwin's in Las Vegas, McBride's Magic and Meaning
conference, The Theory and Art of Magic conference at Muhlenberg, Magic in the
Rockies, and at many more events. His website is
www.mentalmysteries.com. If you
would like Paul to lecture at your club contact Tour Organiser, Sean Lobban:
mistertall@mistertall.co.uk.
Monday 3rd June – Portsmouth & District Magic Circle
Tuesday 4th June – British Magical Society, Birmingham
Thursday 6th June – Nottingham Guild of Magicians
Sunday 9th June – High Peaks Magicians Society
Monday 10th June – Manchester Circle of Magicians
Tuesday 11th June – Blackpool Magicians Club
Thursday 13th June - Surrey Magic Society, Leatherhead
Monday 17th June – The Magic Circle, London
Tuesday 18th June – Medway Magical Society
Monday 24th June – Aberdeen Magical Society
Wednesday 26th June – Leamington & Warwick Magic Society, Leamington Spa. |
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June
Dates
Michael
Jordan's High Jinx Magic and Illusion Show
"Michael returns for a second
summer season at the Horseshoe with a whole new show. This fast paced mix of
Magic, Illusion, Escapology, Juggling, Music and Dance. This hit show from last
year is back for more nights and matinees with new illusions, awesome magic and
a few surprises. Whether your 6 or 106 you are sure to enjoy this fast paced
wicked variety show for all the Family". "Unmissable" Blackpool Gazette.
May to November throughout the summer. See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows for specific dates and to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool.
www.highjinxmagic.com. |
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June
Dates
Beyond Belief - Blackpool
"Back by popular demand for the sixth consecutive year “The Magic’s
Back” Blackpool’s most fabulous magic, comedy and variety show is back at the
Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Mondays and Tuesdays from 27th of May
2013. Once again Richard and his team with yet more additions have invested
heavily to provide a fast moving magic, comedy, illusion and variety show to
create a great evening of entertainment that will blow your mind!"
Mondays and Tuesdays 27th May – 29th October at 7.30pm
See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool. |
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The
Card Shark Show - Mayfair Theatre London
"The Card Shark show stars Steve Truglia, an accomplished sleight of
hand expert and close up magician. Having passed the notoriously
rigorous performance exam for The Magic Circle, Steve sought out long
ago hidden secrets within the Magic Circle’s incredible library, to
further study these dark arts. In earlier life Steve’s time with UK
Special Forces taught him the use of psychological operations to defeat
an adversary; skills which are also used by gambling cheats and con
artists to this day."
An interactive multi-media show by award winning close-up magician Steve
Truglia at the The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, Mayfair,
London W1S 4BS. Shows start at 7.30pm. Running time one hour. For more info visit
www.thecardsharkshow.com. |
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June
Dates
The Chuckle Brothers meet The
Phantom at the Theatre
After finishing in their own sell-out Pantomime
Aladdin, Stuart and Jayne Safire are looking forward to once again touring the
UK’s top theatre venues in a new adventure “The Chuckle Brothers meet The
Phantom at the Theatre”. This will be Safire’s 13th outing with the BBC
children’s favourites, running from the beginning of February through to the
beginning of September.
For tour dates visit
www.thechucklebrothersontour.co.uk/tour-dates |
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All
Summer
Sean Alexander The Confusionist - Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft
Sean
Alexander returns to Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park in Suffolk this
summer with his grand illusion show. The show opens on March 29th and runs
through to November 4th and is set to be bigger and better than last year's
production, with some of the most spectacular illusions ever to be featured in a
UK show. For details and tickets visit
www.seanalexandermagic.com and
www.pleasurewoodhills.com.
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6.6.13
Variety
@ UCL
London's newest variety night returns for one night only at
The Magic Circle on Thursday June 6th: "This is going to be our biggest
show to date and we've got an amazing line-up! The fantastic Young &
Strange will be hosting the show, featuring the incredible mind-reading
of Marc Spelmann (photo), The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year
2012, Fay Presto; the unique Japanese artistry from Megumi Shimamura;
hilarious comedy from Lara A King and contortion from Felix. Edward
Hilsum will be performing with his little assistants, there's live music
from Holly Turton and a very special surprise is instore!" Thursday 6th
June. Doors 7pm starts 7.30pm. Tickets £16.50 (Concessions £12.50 in
advance) and full details from
www.UCLVariety.com. Showreel:
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6.6.13
Peter
Antoniou: Psychic Comedium - London
Peter
Antoniou: Psychic Comedium, Edinburgh preview show, Thursday June 6th,
at The Hen and Chickens Theatre Bar, 109 St Pauls Road, London N1
2NA (Map).
Award-winning ‘psychic’ comedian, Peter Antoniou, returns to the Fringe
for his 5th year with a brand new show that promises to be his most
ambitious yet. Removed from all showbiz trappings this is an intimate
show featuring the most amazing and astounding demonstrations of mind
reading you are ever likely to see. Fondling frontal lobes and tickling
funny bones, he’s more accurate than a psychic, just as funny as a
stand-up and combined with his mastery of improvisation, no two shows
are alike. Whether you've pondered what the future holds, facts about
the past, secrets of the universe, or just how a psychic spends his day,
Peter has answers for you. It’s almost as if he has been possessed by
the spirit of a cosmic Google. So just sit back, think of your question
and enjoy the answers. “Prepare to be flabbergasted. Five Stars!” –
WhatsOnStage. Doors 9pm, Show 9.30pm, Tickets: £7.50 available from
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7.6.13
Magic Night at Madame JoJo's - London
Friday June 7th, stars Chris Cox,
Anil Desai, Lexi Heart, Stu Turner, David Loosely and MC Christian Lee. From the organisers: "Magic
Night with multiple personas, a mugging, mind influencing, some magic for
desperate love and a unbelievable scene of misplaced objects. Chris Cox returns
to Magic Night befriending and influencing you into making you do things you had
no intention of doing, if you thought you were free thinking, you might change
your mind, unless Cox changes it for you that is! Anil Desai will channel every
celebrity you have ever known with breathtaking rapidity and Lexi Heart will
try and magic heartbreak away with songs and hilarious attempts at her own
life. You can see what happens when a trickster is mugged with Stu Turner and
also see why you should never give your money over when asked by Dave Loosley.
All expertly compered by Tommy Cooperesque Christian Lee." Magic Night at Madame JoJo's. Friday
June 7th. Doors open 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.45pm. Tickets £12 including entry to
Good Foot. Show ticket plus dinner: £25. Tickets:
www.wegottickets.co.uk Madame
JoJo's, 8-10 Brewer Street, London W1F 0SE 020 734 3040
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9.6.13
Magic:
Unleashed Convention - North Yorkshire
Sunday June 9th. From
the organisers: Imagine if you could create your very own magic convention. A
convention where you could cherry pick the best of all UK conventions and
wrapped them up in one single day. ‘That's was our dream for Magic: Unleashed,’
says organiser Martin Hunt of MAPro Magic, ‘and that's what we're aiming to
deliver... all for less than a round of beers!’ This new magic convention is on
Sunday 9th June. The venue is the Riccall Regen Centre just 10 minutes south of
the historic city of York. The unique line up of lecturers is bound to whet any
magician's appetite: Paul Morley explains the secrets of performing for children
in schools, John Scotland will be demonstrating how our beliefs shape our
perceptions, Stephen Laithwaite shares his signature card magic routines and
Joel Dickinson (photo) will be entertaining with his distinctive mix of close up
and circus skills. Unique to any convention registration the day also includes
the opportunity to walk on fire, a bacon sandwich on arrival and a BBQ lunch.
‘We’ve tried to think of everything to make this event a great day out,’ says
organiser Mark Foster of Mission Magic. Registration is only £20 for adults and
£12 for children. Those registering before 15th May will receive a £5 voucher to
spend on the day in the dealer’s room! The convention will be raising money for
the charity Help for Heroes.
www.magic-unleashed.co.uk. |
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9.6.13
3rd
West Coast Day of Magic
The Southport Magic Circle announces its 3rd West Coast Day
of Magic to be
held at The Royal Clifton Hotel on the 9th June 2013. This event will be in
support of the charity Rainbow House which helps children with brain disorders.
There will be magic dealers, walk about magicians and balloon modelling
throughout the day, later in the afternoon there will be a family magic show and
a raffle in aid of the charity. The magic dealers den will run from 10am to
4pm, and the show 4.30pm to 6.30pm. For ticket prices and dealer tables
see
www.southport-magic-circle.co.uk. Peter Spafford. |
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12.6.13
Steve Gore Lecture - York Society of Magicians
Steve Gore "Ramblings from a Suspender … of
Disbelief!" lecture. "It’s not all close-up magic; there are effects for stage,
parlour and kids too, so there’s something for everyone, and it’s all doable
stuff so no finger flinging!" Everyone who attends will receive a free copy of
Steve's lecture notes. "I thoroughly enjoyed your lecture last night, one of my
colleagues and I just kept looking at each other at the end of each effect
wondering 'whatever next'. I don't think I've seen/met a magician with such an
interesting array of effects and variations on originals at the Guild before.
You have a very creative mind, Well done my friend! Overall it was one of the
best lectures I have seen at the Guild and I joined in 1989!" John Scott,
Nottingham Guild of Magicians.
www.stevegore.co.uk
12th June: York Society of Magicians
www.yorksocietyofmagicians.co.uk |
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12.6.13
Ali Cardabra Lecture - Merlins
of Wakefield
On Wednesday 12th
June Ali Cardabra will be lecturing at the shop. For details
Click Here. Space is limited, so the lecture must be booked in advance; no
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June
Dates
Late Night Magic - London
A bizarre magic, comedy and illusion show. Now in our 9th Year in the West End.
Richard Leigh presents this long running magic and illusion show in the intimate
and luxurious Jermyn Street Theatre in the West End of London. Doors and theatre
bar open at 10.30pm. Close Up Magic is presented right under your very eyes
before the show starts. Sit back and be amazed by a bizarre cabaret of magic,
comedy and illusion from 10.45pm (finishes by 11.55pm) with Richard Leigh and
guests.
Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London
SW1Y 6ST (Map).
1 minute walk from Piccadilly Tube Station.
£14, £12 concessions, Groups £10 each. Box Office:
020 7287 2875. Or book on line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk
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15.6.13
Piff
the Magic Dragon Show - Jacksons Lane, London
Saturday 15th June, Jacksons Lane, 269a
Archway Road, London N6 5AA (Map)
at 8pm. Back on home soil after a hit season at Sydney Opera House and
an Adelaide Fringe debut, Piff the Magic Dragon comes to Jacksons Lane
with his own brand of absurd magic and comedy. As seen on Penn & Teller:
Fool Us, and racking up more than 6 million hits on YouTube, Piff has
appeared with The Muppets at Radio City Music Hall, NYC, and performed
to over 150,000 people as opening act for Mumford & Sons on their recent
UK tour. But it’s not all about the dragon. Mr Piffles, the World’s
First Magic Performing Chihuahua™ will be cheating death nightly as he
is laminated live on stage, confronts the Strait Jacket of Insanity and
pits himself against the Cannon of Certain Doom. Will Piff find his
princess? Will Mr Piffles survive? Will you be there if he doesn’t?
“A stunningly good magician” Penn & Teller. Details:
www.jacksonslane.org.uk. |
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16.6.13
One Day Pickpocket Seminar -
Gatwick area
Sunday 16th June. New dates for James Brown's One Day Pickpocket Seminar have
just been announced and spaces are filling up quickly! This one-day seminar is
specifically aimed at close-up magicians who want to add 'theatrical dipping' to
their repertoire. This is not about stage pickpocketing! This is all about
dipping in the close-up, walk-about settings. For more information, dates and
locations visit
www.professional-opportunist.com. |
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18th,
19th June
The
Leamington and Warwick Magic Society’s Day of Magic
Mark
Traversoni writes: The Leamington and Warwick Magic Society’s Day of Magic
(Tuesday 18th – Wednesday 19th June) at Cubbington Sports & Social Club,
Windmill Hill, Cubbington, Leamington Spa, CV32 7LN (Map)
is the main event of our year. This year we are starting on the Tuesday evening
to cater for those that travel up the day before with lectures from James Brown,
Luke Jermay (including an evening show), Jamie Allan, Shane West
(Zoobee) and Mike Gancia. 20 dealers are also confirmed. The site has free
parking and food is provided free of charge through the day, all for the bargain
price of £25! Spaces are limited so please book early, for more information go
to
www.magicsociety.co.uk. |
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18.6.13
The Secret World of Charles Dickens, mirth, marvels and
the mysterious - London
Ian Keable, winner of The Magic Circle Comedy Award,
performs the favourite magic tricks of Charles Dickens and divulges the
spooky practices of Victorian psychics.
Charles Dickens, in addition to being one of the world’s greatest
writers, was an expert conjurer. He was also sceptical about
spiritualism, which was a popular pastime in the 1800s.
This humorous and mystifying show recreates, in the authentic parlour
room atmosphere of the 16th century Lauderdale House, how Dickens
deceived his audiences and why, to quote a famous contemporary,
Elizabeth Browning, he was “fond of Ghost stories so long as they were
impossible.” Venue: Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, London N6 5HG
(Map).
18th June and 30th July at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm and pre-show refreshments are
available.
Tickets: £15. Box Office:
www.charlesdickensmysteryshow.co.uk or telephone 020 7263 0261. |
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20.6.13
Steve Gore Lecture - Darlington
Magic Circle
Steve Gore "Ramblings from a Suspender … of
Disbelief!" lecture. "It’s not all close-up magic; there are effects for stage,
parlour and kids too, so there’s something for everyone, and it’s all doable
stuff so no finger flinging!" Everyone who attends will receive a free copy of
Steve's lecture notes. "I thoroughly enjoyed your lecture last night, one of my
colleagues and I just kept looking at each other at the end of each effect
wondering 'whatever next'. I don't think I've seen/met a magician with such an
interesting array of effects and variations on originals at the Guild before.
You have a very creative mind, Well done my friend! Overall it was one of the
best lectures I have seen at the Guild and I joined in 1989!" John Scott,
Nottingham Guild of Magicians.
www.stevegore.co.uk
20th June: Darlington Magic Circle
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June
Dates
Stuart
and Jayne Loughland (Safire Illusionists) - Gaiety Theatre Ayr
The All New
Gaiety Whirl – bringing back the tradition that started in the 30′s:
"The All New Gaiety Whirl promises a show that will be the talk
of the town with its Glamour, Glitz, West End Singers, Magic, Dancing,
Comedy, Show Girls and a spanking new variety show full of top class
entertainment for all the family to enjoy. The show is hosted by singer
Michael Courtney and accompanied by a fantastic cast and live band, and
finished off with spectacular lighting and stunning costumes. A Pure
Slice of Entertainment and definitely one not to miss!" Evening
performances from Monday 24th to 30th June and Tuesday 2nd to 7th July
at 7.30pm. Matinee performances from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th June
and from Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th July at 2.30pm. |
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Edinburgh International Magic Festival
28th June - 5th July 2013
Magic and Variety Gala Show
Fri 28 June 2.30pm & 7.00pm
The Royal Lyceum Theatre
2.30pm (Preview) • All tickets £10
7pm • £24/£20/£16 adults, £20/£16/£12 conc, £12 child
Duration: 2hr 30mins with interval
Ages 5+
Magic School
One-off Magic School Workshop • £15
Sat 29 June - Sun 30 June
10.00am OR 1.30pm
5-Day Magic School • £85
Mon 1 July - Fri 5 July
10.00am OR 1.30pm
Trinity Apse, Chalmers Close, Royal Mile
Duration: approx 2hr 30min
Ages 7-10
Please note, all children should be registered for Magic School in
advance and therefore, tickets for this event are not available on the
door. More info at
www.magicfest.co.uk
Ian Kendall "An Afternoon of Magic"
Sat 29 June - Fri 5 July (except Mon 1 July & Tues 2 July) 4.00pm
The Vault • £8/£6 conc/£5 child
Duration: 50mins
Ages 7+
Morgan & West “A Grand Adventure”
Sat 29 June - Sun 30 June 5.00pm
The Scottish Storytelling Centre • £12/£10 conc/£8 child
Duration: 60mins
Ages 7+
Fritz with a Z "Let’s Go Dutch"
Sat 29 June – Fri 5 July 6.30pm
The Vault • £10/£8 conc/£5 child
Duration: 60mins
Ages 7+
Ali Cook “Principles and Deceptions”
Sat 29 June - Fri 5 July (except Mon 1 July) 7.00pm
The Scottish Storytelling Centre • £12/£10 conc/£8 child
Duration: 50mins
Ages 12+
Tony Roberts “Card Magic”
Sat 29 June - Fri 5 July 7.45pm
The Vault • £10/£8 conc/£5 child
Duration: 50mins
Ages 10+
Luke Jermay “6th Sense”
Sat 29 June - Fri 5 July (except Mon 1 July) 8.30pm
The Scottish Storytelling Centre • £12/£10 conc
Duration: 75mins
Ages 14+
Magic Dinner
Sat 29 June 7.00pm
The Royal Scots Club • £55 per person • Discounts available for groups
10+
Duration: approx 3hr 30mins
Ages 16+ only
Late Night Myths with Colin McLeod, Marcus Gordon & Elliot Bibby
Sat 29 June - Sun 30 June 9.00pm
The Vault • £10/£8 conc/£5 child
Duration: 60mins
Ages 12+
War of the Wizards Under 18’s
Sun 30 June 11.00am
The Scottish Storytelling Centre • £5/£3 conc
Duration: 60mins
Ages 10+
Open War of the Wizards
Sun 30 June 2.00pm
The Scottish Storytelling Centre • £5/£3 conc
Duration: 90mins
Ages 10+
Street Magic Master Class
Mon 1 July - Wed 3 July 11.00am
City Art Centre • £35
Duration: approx 5hr 30min
Ages 11-14
Please note, all children should be registered for Street Magic Master
Class in advance and therefore, tickets for this event are not available
on the door. More info at
www.magicfest.co.uk
Tricky Ricky “Magical Madness”
Mon 1 July - Fri 5 July 5.00pm
The Scottish Storytelling Centre • £10/£8 conc/£5 child
£25 family ticket available (2 adults and 2 children)
Duration: 50mins
All Ages
Lewis Barlow "The Way of the Magician"
Mon 1 July 7.00pm & 8.30pm
The Scottish Storytelling Centre • £12/£10 conc/£5 child
Duration: 55mins
Ages 8+
Paul Nardini "The Parlour Magician"
Mon 1 July - Thurs 4 July 9.00pm
The Vault • £10/£8 conc/£5 child
Duration: 50mins
Ages 12+
Paul Wilson "Sleight of Hand"
Wed 3 July 7.00pm, 8.30pm & 10.00pm
SKYbar, Point Hotel Edinburgh • £20/£18 conc
Duration: 60mins
Ages 12+
The Secret Room
Thurs 4 July 5.30pm & 7.30pm
Lauriston Castle • £20 /£18 conc
Ages 10+
MagicFest at SKYbar
Thurs 4 July 6.00pm til midnight
SKYbar, Point Hotel Edinburgh• FREE
Over 18's only
Four Nations Magic-Off
Fri 5 July 10.00pm
Voodoo rooms • £16/£14 conc
Duration: till late!
Over 18’s only
FREE Street Shows Summer
Street shows will be taking place throughout the Festival on the Royal
Mile and surrounding areas subject to the unpredictable (even for
magicians) Edinburgh weather! Check www.magicfest.co.uk for more
information.
HOW TO BUY TICKETS
Online:
www.magicfest.co.uk
Telephone: 0131 473 2000
In person: Hub Tickets at The Hub, Castlehill EH1 2NE (Map)
Hub Tickets Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday
30th June 10am to 5pm.
Booking Fees: 50p per ticket booking fee (up to a maximum of £3 for
telephone and in person sales).
Concessions are available for Full-time students, Senior citizens (60
and over), disabled citizens and companions and under 16’s (unless a
child ticket is available).
Group Discounts are available for groups of over ten people. Please
phone 0131 473 2000 for more information.
Special Offer: Buy tickets for 4 different events - 10% OFF / Buy
tickets for 6 different events - 15% OFF /
Buy tickets for 8 different events - 20% OFF. |
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JULY
2013 |
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July
Dates
Derren Brown: Infamous -
Palace Theatre, London
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31 July
There is no rest for the wicked. Derren
Brown returns in 2013 with a brand new live show, which will embark on a
nationwide UK tour from March 2013. The acknowledged master of
psychological illusion, fresh from the hugely successful two-year run of
his 2012 Oliver award-winning show Derren Brown: Svengali will once
again mesmerise, shock and entertain the nation. Derren says: "I enjoy
the stage shows more than anything else. Live on stage is the best place
for what I do: it's unpredictable, and the audience knows there's no
possibility of judicious editing." On stage as well as on TV Derren is
in a class of his own, exhilarating audiences with his unique brand of
entertainment. For the past twelve years he has created TV and stage
performances that have stunned audiences, debunked the paranormal and
encouraged many to improve and enhance their own mental abilities. His
first show appeared in 2000, Derren Brown: Mind Control, and was
followed with Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat and a series of specials
including the controversial Russian Roulette, the hugely popular Events,
Hero at 30,000 Feet and the more recent Derren Brown: The Experiments,
which won the 2012 BAFTA award for Best Entertainment Show. London dates
now booking:
www.nimaxtheatres.com.
London dates now booking:
www.nimaxtheatres.com. |
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All
Summer
Sean Alexander The Confusionist - Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft
Sean
Alexander returns to Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park in Suffolk this
summer with his grand illusion show. The show opens on March 29th and runs
through to November 4th and is set to be bigger and better than last year's
production, with some of the most spectacular illusions ever to be featured in a
UK show. For details and tickets visit
www.seanalexandermagic.com and
www.pleasurewoodhills.com.
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July
Dates
Michael
Jordan's High Jinx Magic and Illusion Show
"Michael returns for a second
summer season at the Horseshoe with a whole new show. This fast paced mix of
Magic, Illusion, Escapology, Juggling, Music and Dance. This hit show from last
year is back for more nights and matinees with new illusions, awesome magic and
a few surprises. Whether your 6 or 106 you are sure to enjoy this fast paced
wicked variety show for all the Family". "Unmissable" Blackpool Gazette.
May to November throughout the summer. See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows for specific dates and to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool.
www.highjinxmagic.com. |
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July
Dates
Beyond Belief - Blackpool
"Back by popular demand for the sixth consecutive year “The Magic’s
Back” Blackpool’s most fabulous magic, comedy and variety show is back at the
Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Mondays and Tuesdays from 27th of May
2013. Once again Richard and his team with yet more additions have invested
heavily to provide a fast moving magic, comedy, illusion and variety show to
create a great evening of entertainment that will blow your mind!"
Mondays and Tuesdays 27th May – 29th October at 7.30pm
See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool. |
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July
Dates
The Chuckle Brothers meet The
Phantom at the Theatre
After finishing in their own sell-out Pantomime
Aladdin, Stuart and Jayne Safire are looking forward to once again touring the
UK’s top theatre venues in a new adventure “The Chuckle Brothers meet The
Phantom at the Theatre”. This will be Safire’s 13th outing with the BBC
children’s favourites, running from the beginning of February through to the
beginning of September.
For tour dates visit
www.thechucklebrothersontour.co.uk/tour-dates |
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July
Dates
Hungarian Card magician, Jozsef Kovacs UK Lecture Tour
Hungarian Card magician, Jozsef Kovacs, will be lecturing for clubs around the
UK in July. Jozsef has created tricks including ‘Element’, published three
e-books and contributed to many others. His tricks have appeared in books by
Aldo Colombini and by Peter Duffie. He currently has a series in the IBM British
Ring magazine, The Budget. If you would like Jozsef to lecture at your
club contact Tour Organiser, Sean Lobban
mistertall@mistertall.co.uk.
Monday 8th July – Portsmouth & District Magic Circle
Tuesday 9th July – Wessex Magical Association, Bournemouth
Thursday 11th July – Sussex Magic Circle , Hassocks
Monday 15th July – Leicester Magic Circle
Tuesday 16th July – British Magical Society, Birmingham
Thursday 18th July – Nottingham Guild of Magicians
Tuesday 23rd July – Northamptonshire Magicians, Northampton
Thursday 25th July – Surrey Magic Society, Leatherhead
Monday 29th July - The Middlesbrough Circle of
Magicians |
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July Dates
The Magic Cavern - London
Richard Leigh presents London's long running intimate magic show. Now in
our 10th year at The atmospheric Barons Court Theatre. Every Sunday at
3pm. The 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. £12, concessions £8. Box Office: 020 8932 4747. Or book on
line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk (At certain performances the role
of the magician will be played by David Major)
Performance Schedule
Sunday 7th at 3.00pm
Sunday 14th at 3.00pm
Sunday 21st at 3.00pm
Friday 26th at 3.00pm
Sunday 28th at 3.00pm |
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3.7.13
Steve Gore Lecture - Shropshire Magic Society
Steve Gore "Ramblings from a Suspender … of
Disbelief!" lecture. "It’s not all close-up magic; there are effects for stage,
parlour and kids too, so there’s something for everyone, and it’s all doable
stuff so no finger flinging!" Everyone who attends will receive a free copy of
Steve's lecture notes. "I thoroughly enjoyed your lecture last night, one of my
colleagues and I just kept looking at each other at the end of each effect
wondering 'whatever next'. I don't think I've seen/met a magician with such an
interesting array of effects and variations on originals at the Guild before.
You have a very creative mind, Well done my friend! Overall it was one of the
best lectures I have seen at the Guild and I joined in 1989!" John Scott,
Nottingham Guild of Magicians.
www.stevegore.co.uk
3rd July: Shropshire Magic Society
www.shropshiremagicalsociety.co.uk |
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4.7.13
Paul Gordon Card Magic Lecture
- Liverpool Magic Circle
Paul Gordon presents
'Gold Dust - The Lecture'. "Paul will be
performing and teaching magic from his new best-selling best-of book, Gold Dust.
All worker material!" Thursday 4th July, 7.30pm at the Crown Inn,
Leyfield Road,
Liverpool
L12 9HA (Map).
More info:
www.liverpoolmagiccircle.co.uk and
www.paulgordon.net. |
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July
Dates
Stuart
and Jayne Loughland (Safire Illusionists) - Gaiety Theatre Ayr
The All New
Gaiety Whirl – bringing back the tradition that started in the 30′s:
"The All New Gaiety Whirl promises a show that will be the talk
of the town with its Glamour, Glitz, West End Singers, Magic, Dancing,
Comedy, Show Girls and a spanking new variety show full of top class
entertainment for all the family to enjoy. The show is hosted by singer
Michael Courtney and accompanied by a fantastic cast and live band, and
finished off with spectacular lighting and stunning costumes. A Pure
Slice of Entertainment and definitely one not to miss!" Evening
performances from Monday 24th to 30th June and Tuesday 2nd to 7th July
at 7.30pm. Matinee performances from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th June
and from Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th July at 2.30pm. |
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7.7.13
Travis
Perkins Assembly - Ferrybridge Day of Magic
From the organisers: "Travis Perkins is
pleased to announce the date for the 21st Ferrybridge Day of Magic.
Sunday 7th July 2013. With two Lecturettes, a Workshopette, Dealers and
traders, and the Showette, the day looks promising, and all for £5.00. More
news as we approach the day! Venue is The Community Centre, The Square,
Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire. WF11 8PQ (Map).
Doors open 9.45am and the day closes at 5.00pm. Further details will be
announced in the coming weeks.
Information can be obtained from Michael Shepherd on 01904 709500 or
admin@castlemagicalservices.co.uk." |
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7.7.13
Magicians Workshop
Chris
Congreave and Gary Jones will be presenting a special workshop on July 7th.
(Venue: West Midlands/Staffordshire TBC). Chris Congreave writes: Gary Jones and
I will be presenting a workshop on 7th July. It is all about how to be a working
close up magician. We will be recreating the challenges of working out there 'in
the real world' and will be teaching how to approach a table/break into a group,
how to hold their attention, misdirection and a lot more. As well as that, we
will be teaching the full sets that we perform, and also a routine that we use
that has not been published and will only be taught at this workshop. You will
receive £40 worth of magic just for attending. Please visit
www.magicians-workshop.co.uk for more information and to register your
interest. Places are very limited." |
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13.7.13
Mario
Morris: Showmanship from the eyes of a Street Performer - Lecture and
Workshop
Saturday July 13th, Bristol. From the organisers: "Mario Morris is an
international comedy magician and street performer who has performed his
Family Magic Show in over 20 countries throughout the world. He is the
founder of the School of Busking and is part of the teaching faculty of
the Magic and Mystery School in Las Vegas. He will
be bringing his Lecture and Workshop to Smoke and Mirrors as well
as performing his show in the evening on Saturday July 13th. 11am
Introduction to Mario Morris' Life Inspiring Story; 12noon Secrets of
street performing; 1pm go and get lunch; 2pm Secrets of Street
performing part two (workshop); 3pm Showmanship, the whole world is your
stage and questions; 4pm photos and goodbyes. This unique workshop is
from the perspective of Street Theatre, but is applicable to most areas
of showmanship. A real greenhouse effect in growing in the art of
showmanship. Ideal for hobbyists, intermediate or experienced
performers. July 13th, 11am - 4pm. Cost: £35 (note: this does not
include tickets to the Mario Morris Magic evening show)."
www.mariomorris.co.uk. |
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13th
+ 14th July
East
Kilbride Summer Fest Variety Show
"A brand new
music and arts festival is set to launch in East Kilbride this summer.
The all-new EK Summer Fest culminates with a Variety Show finale on
Saturday, July 13th and Sunday, July 14th. The show will feature STV’s
Michelle McManus, Britain’s Got Talent finalist Ed Reid, Scottish
comedian Eddie Devine, along with Safire Illusionists, The Magic Light
Puppet Company, dancers and much more. South Lanarkshire Leisure and
Culture, working in partnership with East Kilbride Arts Council, have
extended and re-branded the town’s annual Artburst festival as EK Summer
Fest. The previous outdoor weekend event in the Village will now spread
over nine days and will showcase professional and local talent in
multiple venues across East Kilbride. This new look festival, running
from July 6–14, promises to have something for everyone." East Kilbride
Village Theatre, Maxwell Drive, East Kilbride, G74 4HG (Map).
Box office 01355 248669.
www.eastkilbridenews.co.uk. |
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17.7.13
The
Business of Show-Business Workshop - London
“A Brilliant Master Class, tailor made for
Performers, Actors & Cabaret Artistes! The only one of its kind.” Whether
you are a working professional or about to embark on a career in the
Entertainment Industry, this full day workshop will empower you with techniques
to increase your overall confidence and performance skills, enhance and protect
your reputation, promote your talent, communicate your message clearly and
create positive relationships in every area of the business! Packed with tips
for auditions, some invaluable “tricks of the trade” and sound business advice,
this exclusive workshop is incredibly informative and also great fun! Saturday
27th July – The CAA, London – 10.30am - 5.30pm. Places are limited to ensure
plenty of hands-on experience and individual attention. Special Early Bird
Offer:
www.jayfortune.co.uk/events. |
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20.7.13
The
Dreaded Mentalist - Warminster
"Jez Starr welcomes you to his world of Magic,
Mystery and Mental Illusions. In this exciting show, magician and
mentalist Jez Starr, performs various demonstrations and experiments to
show you, yes you, what a mentalist is and what a mentalist does.
Featuring experiments and demonstrations on Group Consciousness,
Intuition, and Personality Tests, Mind-Reading, Mind Control and
Mind-Over-Matter. A fun and lively show, bringing something different to
Warminster! Expect the unexpected! Must be seen to be believed! Over
16's only! Audience Participation." Saturday 20th July at 7.30pm at
Warminster Civic Centre, Sambourne Road, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 8LB
(Map).
Tickets £8, booking advised. Available from
www.dreadedmentalist.com or from Jez on 07749 538016. |
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21.7.13
One Day Pickpocket Seminar -
Newcastle
Sunday 21st July. New dates for James Brown's One Day Pickpocket Seminar have
just been announced and spaces are filling up quickly! This one-day seminar is
specifically aimed at close-up magicians who want to add 'theatrical dipping' to
their repertoire. This is not about stage pickpocketing! This is all about
dipping in the close-up, walk-about settings. For more information, dates and
locations visit
www.professional-opportunist.com. |
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28.7.13
Justin
Higham and Joseph Barry’s West End Card Session
28th July 2013: "If
you'd like to have sessioned with the likes of Marlo, Vernon, Elmsley,
or Jennings but never had the chance, then come and session with someone
who did, along with one of magic’s exciting new card stars. Justin
Higham and Joseph Barry are hosting a 6-hour workshop on card magic in
the heart of London’s West End on Sunday 28th July 2013. The West End
Card Session will include in-depth discussions and tutorials on card
magic and sleights, including passes, false deals, controls, false
shuffles, and improvisation, as well as some of Joe Barry's unique,
unpublished material. Registrants themselves will help create the
programme for the day by suggesting workshops on sleights and effects
they wish to master and improve on. Spaces are limited to 10 people to
be held at a public venue (to be confirmed with registrants). Price is
£150 per person (drinks/food not included) via PayPal in advance only
from
www.westendcardsession.com and
justin_higham@hotmail.com." |
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30.7.13
The Secret World of Charles Dickens, mirth, marvels and
the mysterious - London
Ian Keable, winner of The Magic Circle Comedy Award,
performs the favourite magic tricks of Charles Dickens and divulges the
spooky practices of Victorian psychics.
Charles Dickens, in addition to being one of the world’s greatest
writers, was an expert conjurer. He was also sceptical about
spiritualism, which was a popular pastime in the 1800s.
This humorous and mystifying show recreates, in the authentic parlour
room atmosphere of the 16th century Lauderdale House, how Dickens
deceived his audiences and why, to quote a famous contemporary,
Elizabeth Browning, he was “fond of Ghost stories so long as they were
impossible.” Venue: Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, London N6 5HG
(Map).
30th July at 8pm. Doors open at 7.30pm and pre-show refreshments are
available.
Tickets: £15. Box Office:
www.charlesdickensmysteryshow.co.uk or telephone 020 7263 0261. |
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AUGUST
2013 |
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August
Dates
Derren Brown: Infamous -
Palace Theatre, London
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 17 August
There is no rest for the wicked. Derren
Brown returns in 2013 with a brand new live show, which will embark on a
nationwide UK tour from March 2013. The acknowledged master of
psychological illusion, fresh from the hugely successful two-year run of
his 2012 Oliver award-winning show Derren Brown: Svengali will once
again mesmerise, shock and entertain the nation. Derren says: "I enjoy
the stage shows more than anything else. Live on stage is the best place
for what I do: it's unpredictable, and the audience knows there's no
possibility of judicious editing." On stage as well as on TV Derren is
in a class of his own, exhilarating audiences with his unique brand of
entertainment. For the past twelve years he has created TV and stage
performances that have stunned audiences, debunked the paranormal and
encouraged many to improve and enhance their own mental abilities. His
first show appeared in 2000, Derren Brown: Mind Control, and was
followed with Trick of the Mind, Trick or Treat and a series of specials
including the controversial Russian Roulette, the hugely popular Events,
Hero at 30,000 Feet and the more recent Derren Brown: The Experiments,
which won the 2012 BAFTA award for Best Entertainment Show. London dates
now booking:
www.nimaxtheatres.com. |
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Summer
Sean Alexander The Confusionist - Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft
Sean
Alexander returns to Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park in Suffolk this
summer with his grand illusion show. The show opens on March 29th and runs
through to November 4th and is set to be bigger and better than last year's
production, with some of the most spectacular illusions ever to be featured in a
UK show. For details and tickets visit
www.seanalexandermagic.com and
www.pleasurewoodhills.com.
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August
Dates
Michael
Jordan's High Jinx Magic and Illusion Show
"Michael returns for a second
summer season at the Horseshoe with a whole new show. This fast paced mix of
Magic, Illusion, Escapology, Juggling, Music and Dance. This hit show from last
year is back for more nights and matinees with new illusions, awesome magic and
a few surprises. Whether your 6 or 106 you are sure to enjoy this fast paced
wicked variety show for all the Family". "Unmissable" Blackpool Gazette.
May to November throughout the summer. See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows for specific dates and to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool.
www.highjinxmagic.com. |
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August
Dates
The Chuckle Brothers meet The
Phantom at the Theatre
After finishing in their own sell-out Pantomime
Aladdin, Stuart and Jayne Safire are looking forward to once again touring the
UK’s top theatre venues in a new adventure “The Chuckle Brothers meet The
Phantom at the Theatre”. This will be Safire’s 13th outing with the BBC
children’s favourites, running from the beginning of February through to the
beginning of September.
For tour dates visit
www.thechucklebrothersontour.co.uk/tour-dates |
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August Dates
The Magic Cavern - London
Richard Leigh presents London's long running intimate magic show. Now in
our 10th year at The atmospheric Barons Court Theatre. Every Sunday at
3pm. The 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. £12, concessions £8. Box Office: 020 8932 4747. Or book on
line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk (At certain performances the role
of the magician will be played by David Major)
Performance Schedule
Friday 2nd at 3.00pm
Sunday 4th at 3.00pm
Friday 9th at 3.00pm
Sunday 11th at 3.00pm
Friday 16th at 3.00pm
Sunday 18th at 3.00pm
Friday 23rd at 3.00pm
Sunday 25th at 3.00pm |
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August
Dates
Beyond Belief - Blackpool
"Back by popular demand for the sixth consecutive year “The Magic’s
Back” Blackpool’s most fabulous magic, comedy and variety show is back at the
Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Mondays and Tuesdays from 27th of May
2013. Once again Richard and his team with yet more additions have invested
heavily to provide a fast moving magic, comedy, illusion and variety show to
create a great evening of entertainment that will blow your mind!"
Mondays and Tuesdays 27th May – 29th October at 7.30pm
See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool. |
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30.8.13
Tom
Peach presents Mind Over Matter - Walsall
An evening of magic and mystery on August
30th at Pelsall Cricket Club, Walsall Road, Walsall, WS3 4BP (Map).
"Performing breath-taking magic that will make you breathless. A young magician
performing live on stage. Expect to be entertained and to be left fooled!"
Tickets £3.00 each or £4.00 on the door. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
Call 07720 377717 to book tickets or email
tom-peach1995@hotmail.co.uk. |
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SEPTEMBER
2013 |
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September Dates
The Magic Cavern - London
Richard Leigh presents London's long running magic show in the intimate
and atmospheric Barons Court Theatre. Now in his 11th year at this
theatre. Playing Every Sunday at 3pm. (Booking to 5th January 2014).
The 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. £12, concessions £8. Box Office: 020 8932 4747. Or book on
line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk
Performance Schedule
Sunday 8th at 3.00pm
Sunday 15th at 3.00pm
Sunday 22nd at 3.00pm
Sunday 29th at 3.00pm |
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Summer
Sean Alexander The Confusionist - Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft
Sean
Alexander returns to Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park in Suffolk this
summer with his grand illusion show. The show opens on March 29th and runs
through to November 4th and is set to be bigger and better than last year's
production, with some of the most spectacular illusions ever to be featured in a
UK show. For details and tickets visit
www.seanalexandermagic.com and
www.pleasurewoodhills.com.
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4th
- 8th September
77th Annual British Ring Convention
- Buxton
Geoffrey Newton outlines some of the events planned for this year's convention,
which will take place in Buxton, in September,
Click Here. |
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September
Dates
The Chuckle Brothers meet The
Phantom at the Theatre
After finishing in their own sell-out Pantomime
Aladdin, Stuart and Jayne Safire are looking forward to once again touring the
UK’s top theatre venues in a new adventure “The Chuckle Brothers meet The
Phantom at the Theatre”. This will be Safire’s 13th outing with the BBC
children’s favourites, running from the beginning of February through to the
beginning of September.
For tour dates visit
www.thechucklebrothersontour.co.uk/tour-dates |
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September
Dates
Late Night Magic - London
A bizarre magic, comedy and illusion show. Now in our 9th Year in the West End.
Richard Leigh presents this long running magic and illusion show in the intimate
and luxurious Jermyn Street Theatre in the West End of London. Doors and theatre
bar open at 10.30pm. Close Up Magic is presented right under your very eyes
before the show starts. Sit back and be amazed by a bizarre cabaret of magic,
comedy and illusion from 10.45pm (finishes by 11.55pm) with Richard Leigh and
guests.
Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London
SW1Y 6ST (Map).
1 minute walk from Piccadilly Tube Station.
£14, £12 concessions, Groups £10 each. Box Office:
020 7287 2875. Or book on line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk
Performance Schedule
Friday 13th at 10.45pm |
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September
Dates
Michael
Jordan's High Jinx Magic and Illusion Show
"Michael returns for a second
summer season at the Horseshoe with a whole new show. This fast paced mix of
Magic, Illusion, Escapology, Juggling, Music and Dance. This hit show from last
year is back for more nights and matinees with new illusions, awesome magic and
a few surprises. Whether your 6 or 106 you are sure to enjoy this fast paced
wicked variety show for all the Family". "Unmissable" Blackpool Gazette.
May to November throughout the summer. See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows for specific dates and to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool.
www.highjinxmagic.com. |
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September
Dates
Beyond Belief - Blackpool
"Back by popular demand for the sixth consecutive year “The Magic’s
Back” Blackpool’s most fabulous magic, comedy and variety show is back at the
Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Mondays and Tuesdays from 27th of May
2013. Once again Richard and his team with yet more additions have invested
heavily to provide a fast moving magic, comedy, illusion and variety show to
create a great evening of entertainment that will blow your mind!"
Mondays and Tuesdays 27th May – 29th October at 7.30pm
See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool. |
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9.9.13
UK Children's Entertainer of
the Year Competition and Cabaret
The Kidology UK Children's Entertainer of the Year
Competition and Cabaret on Monday 9th September 2013. The Civic & Wulfrun Hall, North Street,
Wolverhampton WV1 1RQ (Map). For further details
and booking information see
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10.9.13
Kidology UK 2013 - The midweek
convention for Children's Entertainers
The Civic & Wulfrun Hall, North Street,
Wolverhampton WV1 1RQ (Map)
on
Tuesday 10th September 2013. For further details
and booking information see
www.kidologyuk.co.uk |
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September
Dates
The
Illusionists World Tour
From the producers: "Direct from a
completely sold out season at the Sydney Opera house in Australia,
William Morris Endeavour present the most important live magic show
currently touring the world. Seven of the most incredible illusionists
on earth enact mind bending acts of magic and illusion, many of which
have never been seen before. Each Illusionist is a master in their own
field. With an assembled cast of 20 sidekicks, they will perform a
powerful mix of their most outrageous and unbelievable acts. Audiences
will witness jaw dropping acts of grand illusion, levitation,
mind-reading, disappearance and for the first time ever in history, a
full view water torture escape. Performed by the acclaimed escapologist
Andrew Basso, he will hold his breath for over 4 minutes whilst
attempting to escape from his underwater cell. This group of world-class
performers take their cue from the showmanship of the great illusionists
of the past - such as Harry Houdini – and pair it with a new and updated
contemporary aesthetic, whose set and costume design lend the genre a
theatricality and artistry that has rarely been seen before. This
critically acclaimed production has played to sold out crowds in
Australia, Asia, South America, and is currently in the middle of its
World Tour." 27th September Blackpool Opera House; 28th September
Edinburgh Festival Theatre; 2nd October Nottingham Royal Concert Hall;
4th & 5th October Manchester Apollo; 8th October Wolves Civic Hall
Wolverhampton; 11th & 12th October London Hammersmith Apollo. For more
information and to book visit
www.theillusionistslive.com. Trailer:
Click Here. |
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22.9.13
Exonian
Magic Convention - Devon
Sunday 22nd September. Tickets are now on sale for
the Exonian Magic Convention. Featuring four lectures, close-up
sessions, dealers, a gala show and a three-course meal, at the
Langstone
Cliff Hotel, Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Devon EX7
0NA (Map).
Registration is just £45. There are only 5 rooms left if people wish to
stay in the hotel on the Sunday. More details,
Click Here.
www.exonianmagicsociety.com. |
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OCTOBER
2013 |
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October Dates
The Magic Cavern - London
Richard Leigh presents London's long running magic show in the intimate
and atmospheric Barons Court Theatre. Now in his 11th year at this
theatre. Playing Every Sunday at 3pm. (Booking to 5th January 2014).
The 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. £12, concessions £8. Box Office: 020 8932 4747. Or book on
line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk
Performance Schedule
Sunday 6th at 3.00pm
Sunday 13th at 3.00pm
Sunday 20th at 3.00pm
Sunday 27th at 3.00pm |
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October
Dates
The
Illusionists World Tour
From the producers: "Direct from a
completely sold out season at the Sydney Opera house in Australia,
William Morris Endeavour present the most important live magic show
currently touring the world. Seven of the most incredible illusionists
on earth enact mind bending acts of magic and illusion, many of which
have never been seen before. Each Illusionist is a master in their own
field. With an assembled cast of 20 sidekicks, they will perform a
powerful mix of their most outrageous and unbelievable acts. Audiences
will witness jaw dropping acts of grand illusion, levitation,
mind-reading, disappearance and for the first time ever in history, a
full view water torture escape. Performed by the acclaimed escapologist
Andrew Basso, he will hold his breath for over 4 minutes whilst
attempting to escape from his underwater cell. This group of world-class
performers take their cue from the showmanship of the great illusionists
of the past - such as Harry Houdini – and pair it with a new and updated
contemporary aesthetic, whose set and costume design lend the genre a
theatricality and artistry that has rarely been seen before. This
critically acclaimed production has played to sold out crowds in
Australia, Asia, South America, and is currently in the middle of its
World Tour." 27th September Blackpool Opera House; 28th September
Edinburgh Festival Theatre; 2nd October Nottingham Royal Concert Hall;
4th & 5th October Manchester Apollo; 8th October Wolves Civic Hall
Wolverhampton; 11th & 12th October London Hammersmith Apollo. For more
information and to book visit
www.theillusionistslive.com. Trailer:
Click Here. |
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All
Summer
Sean Alexander The Confusionist - Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft
Sean
Alexander returns to Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park in Suffolk this
summer with his grand illusion show. The show opens on March 29th and runs
through to November 4th and is set to be bigger and better than last year's
production, with some of the most spectacular illusions ever to be featured in a
UK show. For details and tickets visit
www.seanalexandermagic.com and
www.pleasurewoodhills.com.
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October
Dates
Michael
Jordan's High Jinx Magic and Illusion Show
"Michael returns for a second
summer season at the Horseshoe with a whole new show. This fast paced mix of
Magic, Illusion, Escapology, Juggling, Music and Dance. This hit show from last
year is back for more nights and matinees with new illusions, awesome magic and
a few surprises. Whether your 6 or 106 you are sure to enjoy this fast paced
wicked variety show for all the Family". "Unmissable" Blackpool Gazette.
May to November throughout the summer. See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows for specific dates and to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool.
www.highjinxmagic.com. |
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October
Dates
Beyond Belief - Blackpool
"Back by popular demand for the sixth consecutive year “The Magic’s
Back” Blackpool’s most fabulous magic, comedy and variety show is back at the
Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Mondays and Tuesdays from 27th of May
2013. Once again Richard and his team with yet more additions have invested
heavily to provide a fast moving magic, comedy, illusion and variety show to
create a great evening of entertainment that will blow your mind!"
Mondays and Tuesdays 27th May – 29th October at 7.30pm
See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool. |
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NOVEMBER
2013 |
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November Dates
The Magic Cavern - London
Richard Leigh presents London's long running magic show in the intimate
and atmospheric Barons Court Theatre. Now in his 11th year at this
theatre. Playing Every Sunday at 3pm. (Booking to 5th January 2014).
The 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. £12, concessions £8. Box Office: 020 8932 4747. Or book on
line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk
Performance Schedule
Sunday 3rd at 3.00pm
Sunday 10th at 3.00pm
Sunday 17th at 3.00pm
Sunday 24th at 3.00pm |
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All
Summer
Sean Alexander The Confusionist - Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft
Sean
Alexander returns to Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park in Suffolk this
summer with his grand illusion show. The show opens on March 29th and runs
through to November 4th and is set to be bigger and better than last year's
production, with some of the most spectacular illusions ever to be featured in a
UK show. For details and tickets visit
www.seanalexandermagic.com and
www.pleasurewoodhills.com.
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November
Dates
Michael
Jordan's High Jinx Magic and Illusion Show
"Michael returns for a second
summer season at the Horseshoe with a whole new show. This fast paced mix of
Magic, Illusion, Escapology, Juggling, Music and Dance. This hit show from last
year is back for more nights and matinees with new illusions, awesome magic and
a few surprises. Whether your 6 or 106 you are sure to enjoy this fast paced
wicked variety show for all the Family". "Unmissable" Blackpool Gazette.
May to November throughout the summer. See
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows for specific dates and to book. Box
Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard,
Blackpool.
www.highjinxmagic.com. |
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11th
- 15th November
The London Festival of Magic
In the 40th year of the Convention an extra five days of
talks and performances were organised to complement the Convention, each day
specialising in a particular niche area of magic. Although organised
as a "one-off" the Festival had such positive feedback from those that attended
that it was repeated last year and is returning again this year too! From the 11th to
the 15th of November you'll have a great chance to spend extra time, not only
with the star names of the Convention but also many other great performers
brought in for the Festival. With tickets available from a single day to the
whole week you have the chance to pick an itinerary to suit your particular
interests and needs, and as always no events will clash - no difficult decisions
between one lecturer or another - you will have the opportunity to see
everything advertised.
www.internationalmagic.com. |
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15th
- 17th November
The International Magic
Convention
The Convention is responsible for introducing many
of the present great names of magic to an English audience for the first time
over the last 41 years and plan to keep that tradition alive this year too.
Surprises are planned, together with some of the very best
variety acts in the world, and true masters in the art of magic. The Convention
will be held at the Mermaid Conference Centre in the
heart of London, offering wonderful facilities, from the evening of Friday 15th November to the evening of
Sunday 17th November. A weekend of magical delights with Gala shows of both
stage and close-up magic, lectures and seminars, the International Close Up
Competition and the annual awarding of the David Berglas International Magic
Award to a surprise recipient, and a star studded international line up.
www.internationalmagic.com. |
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DECEMBER
2013 |
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December Dates
The Magic Cavern - London
Richard Leigh presents London's long running magic show in the intimate
and atmospheric Barons Court Theatre. Now in his 11th year at this
theatre. Playing Every Sunday at 3pm. (Booking to 5th January 2014).
The 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. £12, concessions £8. Box Office: 020 8932 4747. Or book on
line at
www.falseimpressions.co.uk
Performance Schedule
Sunday 1st at 3.00pm
Sunday 8th at 3.00pm
Sunday 15th at 3.00pm
Sunday 22nd at 3.00pm
Sunday 29th at 3.00pm |
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