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Number 1186 - Saturday 18th March 2023
Northern
Magic Circle Spring Convention 2023. From the organisers: Master of Mind
Magic, Chris Rawlins, has been added to the lineup for the Northern Magic
Circle’s Spring Convention at the Crown Hotel in Harrogate, 21st-23rd April.
Chris will be lecturing as well as performing on the gala show, along with
British Ring President Oliver Tabor, who will be delivering a special Ernest
Ainley Lecture in memory of our long-term member and benefactor. |
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Jermaine Foster chats with Magical Bones mid-tour. "Magician Magical Bones talks diversity in magic and trying to change the perception of the traditional magician" www.bbc.co.uk. Following sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK, the Britain’s Got Talent finalist is currently on road with a brand-new show full of awe-inspiring and high energy magic. Tonight he's live on stage at Playhouse, Norwich (sold out). See What's On for all tour dates. 18.3.23 |
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Radek
Hoffman: The Moment, Sunday 2nd April, London. Imagine a show that defies
categorization, where the lines between theatre, monologue and magic blur to
create an unforgettable, immersive experience. You'll be transported on a
journey into the depths of Radek's mind – a journey that will leave you
breathless, moved, and forever changed. |
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Chris Rawlins New York City Workshop. From the promoter: Chris Rawlins is giving his very first New York City workshop on Saturday April 29th. This will run over 4 hours long and Chris will teach material that he does not usually share, alongside deep dives on his most favoured secrets. Each attendee will receive limited edition NYC notes and a complimentary copy of Chris's upcoming release. Tickets can be picked up Here. Venue: A Secret Location within New York City! Website: www.c-r-products.yolasite.com/NYC-Workshop.php. 18.3.23 |
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The Magicbox Spring Sale is now on! 60% Off Over 900 items! Two weeks only. www.magicbox.uk.com/sale. 18.3.23 |
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Merlins of Wakefield are having a Mad March Sale! Over 1000 items with 60% Off RRP. Limited Stock. First come first served. Sale ends Friday 24th March and all orders will be posted out early April. Click Here for details. 18.3.23 |
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Congratulations to Ben Hart, winner of the 'Best Magic' award at the Adelaide Fringe. A nice end to an exhausting but magical festival! 18.3.23 |
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The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week Japan's Dr Sawa in a guest spot on John Fisher's The Best of Magic from 27th September 1989. See The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video Archive Click Here. 18.3.23 |
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Julio Montoro on Craig Petty's Magic TV: 'Talk Magic'. Every week Craig Petty sits down and chats with a well known magician; a creator, a performer, or someone who has had a positive impact on the Magic Community. This week: "Julio Montoro - The Highlight of the BMC for Craig" YouTube. 18.3.23 |
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The Mark Leveridge Blog. Published on the 1st of every month since September 1992, Mark Leveridge's blog covers a wide range of magical topics. This is not an editorial piece designed to just push MLM products and events, but consists of Mark's thoughts and opinions on a far wider range of issues. It contains plenty of advice on magic technique and practice as well as thoughtful pieces to set you thinking. To get free access to the latest editions go to www.markleveridge.co.uk/blog, and if you enjoy reading them, and really want to delve into some of the earlier articles, you will find all the rest, right from no.1, at www.markleveridge.co.uk/blog/chatter-archive. With over 360 blogs to choose from, it's a treasure trove of fascinating and entertaining reading, just waiting for your attention. 18.3.23 |
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Houdiniana - Potter & Potter, April 8th. From remarkable unpublished personal documents and props from his storied career, to personal relics from Houdini's home in Harlem, our April sale of Houdiniana will be an offering of historical significance. Props and personal artifacts will cross the block, alongside important Houdini letters, unpublished photographs, and incredible association copies of his most famous publications. The auction will be rounded out with a strong offering of vintage magic posters, apparatus and ephemera. www.potterauctions.com. 18.3.23 |
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Jay
Adkins Mind Magician Live. From the organisers: Jay Adkins Mind Magician
Live is a mentalism show mixed with comedy and fun. Audience members will be
involved in the show from the very start and will be blown away by the mind
reading demonstrations. They will leave the show asking "How is this possible?".
The show combines mind reading, comedy, predictions and danger. |
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Iain
Bailey lecture - The Surrey Society of Magicians. Adam Mosley writes: On
Thursday 23rd March Iain Bailey lectures for The Surrey Society of Magicians.
Iain Bailey is a Berkshire based magician, pickpocket and magic creator with
over 16 million views on TikTok. He was awarded London & South East Region’s
"Wedding Entertainer of the Year" at the Wedding Industry Awards and is a proud
member of The Magic Circle. He has had a number of effects released with Penguin
Magic and Alakazam including Roasted and Measure for Measure. "Iain Bailey
creates some of the most organic looking magic I’ve seen. His effects are
awesome, his presentation is fun and his methods are killer. If you get a chance
to watch his lecture, just do it. You will not be disappointed!" Peter Nardi |
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The Shelby Wallet - For Charity. 15 brand new Shelby Wallets are for sale, from the creator himself. All proceeds including postage are going 100% to www.breastcancernow.org. Please contact me, Gaz Lawrence, for more info, and many thanks for supporting a cause that has terribly affected mine and my daughters lives. Gaz. Email Gary Lawrence for ordering details: gazmagic@btinternet.com. 18.3.23 |
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Professor Strange at the Henley Festival. Britain's Got Talent magician and UK Family Entertainer of the Year finalist at the 2022 Blackpool Magic Convention Professor Strange (Allin Kempthorne) has been confirmed in the lineup for this year's Henley Festival on 9th July. See www.henley-festival.co.uk/artist/professor-strange. 18.3.23 |
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Man vs History: The Real Houdini. Bil Lepp investigates Hungarian-American illusionist Harry Houdini and how he accomplished his escape acts. He meets Houdini collector Roger Dryer and escape artist Matt Johnson. Repeat. Sunday 26th March on Blaze. See TV Magic. 18.3.23 |
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