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Derren Brown: Infamous - All New
Show for 2013 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, which won the 2012 BAFTA award for Best Entertainment Show. |
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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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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
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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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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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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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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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 Click Here. Also see www.ericantoine.com. |
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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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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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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!" 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: Click Here. |
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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
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
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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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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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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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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
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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 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. |
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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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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. Friday 28th Udderbelly Festival, London, tel: 0844 545 8285 |
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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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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:
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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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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!" 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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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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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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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: Click Here. |
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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 www.ticketweb.co.uk |
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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 www.magicnight.co.uk. |
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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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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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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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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 tickets will be available on the night. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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!" 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 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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Friday 2nd at 3.00pm
Friday 9th at 3.00pm
Friday 16th at 3.00pm
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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!" See www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows to book. Box Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool. |
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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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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 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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!" See www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows to book. Box Office 0781 222 9090. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool. |
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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 www.kidologyuk.co.uk |
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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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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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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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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 |
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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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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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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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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!" 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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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 |
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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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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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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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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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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 |
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