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Number 1194 - Saturday 13th May 2023
The
Magic Circle History Day 2023. The Magic Circle History Day is taking place
at The Magic Circle's HQ, The Centre for the Magic Arts, 12 Stephenson Way,
Euston, London NW1 2HD on Saturday, 3rd June 2023. This event is dedicated to
the study of the rich history of conjuring, its tricks, its performers, and the
associated historical memorabilia. The event is open to both members and
non-members of The Magic Circle. |
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Merlins of Wakefield Magic Festival Day - tomorrow! From the organisers: If you have a ticket, you are in for a real treat, if you don't, here is your last chance to get one! With loads going on throughout the day and evening it's always a fun day. Click Here to see the full programme of events. All this, plus a licensed bar and food available throughout the day and free parking - for just £40! And get this, if you buy a day ticket, we will give you a 'Goody Bag' which contains items and magic that's worth more than the ticket price! If you don't have a ticket, you can get one Click Here up until 2pm today (Saturday), after that, you will need to get one on the day, subject to availability! www.merlinswakefield.com. 13.5.23 |
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Sharps
and Flats by John Nevil Maskelyne is out today, available
exclusively from CollectingMagicBooks.com. First published in 1894,
Sharps and Flats was one of the earliest and most thorough books
explaining the trickery of crooked gamblers. At the time of its release,
John Nevil Maskelyne was at the height of his fame, drawing large crowds
to his magic performances at The Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London. |
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Ed Fringe Magic
Hudson & Hudson: Married at First Sleight 3.40pm. August 2nd-13th, 15th-27th. 1 hour. Suitability: 14+ Tickets: www.tickets.edfringe.com. 13.5.23 |
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Ed Fringe Magic
Magical Bones: Soulful Magic – Volume Two Tickets: www.tickets.edfringe.com. 13.5.23 |
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Ed Fringe Magic
JezO's Car-Crash Magic Show 2pm. August 2nd-27th. 1 hour. Suitability: 5+ Tickets: www.tickets.edfringe.com. 13.5.23 |
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The Magic Room presents the Vinny Sagoo lecture, "The only Lecture that Counts!" Andrew Wookey writes: Vinny Sagoo from Neo Magic will be joining us on 30th May. Vinny has created hundreds of effects and has a passion for strong mentalism using maths. His brand new lecture 'The only Lecture that Counts', promises to have something for everyone. Remember, 4 out of 3 people struggle with maths, you won't want to miss this lecture! Visiting fee of £10. We look forward to seeing you all there. Tuesday 30th May at The Clansman, Motala Close, Corby NN18 9DT. Contact me for details 07563 940792. 13.5.23 |
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Hackney Half Marathon,
raising money
for Breathe Magic. Edward Hilsum writes:
I'm delighted to be taking on the Hackney Half Marathon on Sunday 21st
May to raise money for the extraordinary work of Breathe Arts Health
Research.
Breathe is a small charity that delivers innovative, award winning
programmes that improve the physical and mental health of NHS staff,
patients and communities. |
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Chris James 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: "Chris James: Pop Wild, social media magic, abstract effects and more!" YouTube. 13.5.23 |
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The MagicWeek Video Archive. A new magic clip or show every week! This week, finger fitness with Greg Irwin. See The MagicWeek Video Archive. To see more from The MagicWeek Video Archive Click Here. 13.5.23 |
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Blackpool Magicians Club Clubroom Magic Auction. From the club: After many requests we have reintroduced the BMC Clubroom Magic Auctions, so why not sort out those unwanted magic props and books and bring them along to the BMC Clubroom Auction? Clubroom Magic Auction, Tuesday 8th August at Blackpool Magicians Club, 56-60 Caunce Street, Blackpool FY1 3LE. Commences 6pm prompt with viewing from 5pm. For further details or a lot number please contact Michael Shepherd: gmfs.msm@gmail.com. 13.5.23 |
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Studio52
Presents Cards and Coffee. Saturday, June 3rd. Studio52 write: Crack
your knuckles (even though your Mum might've told you not to—it's cool)
and pour yourself a cup of coffee, Tony Chang, Ricky Smith, and Ben
Earl—bona fide sleight-of-hand artists are about to take you behind the
scenes with all new moves, sleights, and thinking in a three-hour
interactive live session. Best part? We'll send you the exclusively
printed notes after the event. |
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The
Invisible Man, Unicorn Theatre, London. Sunday 28th May to Sunday
18th June. Now you see me… Two artists, a stage technician and a
musician are waiting to start their show. Everything is in place, but
why hasn’t the audience arrived? Things start getting more and more
unclear from then on. Who is playing the piano? Whose coffee mug is
that, floating through the air? And who is that ghost sneaking off with
that extension cord? Are the performers really here, or not? And can you
actually see them, or will you just have to believe they are here?
Imagine how much fun you can have when no one can see you. Now The
Invisible Man invites you to take a seat and watch... well... no one
really. |
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Mega Auction, Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday 13th June. Quentin Reynolds writes: The Society of Irish Magicians is hosting the auction of the collection of books and props of a retired member. Everything is in good to excellent condition. The venue is The Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin City Centre. Viewing from 7pm, starts at 7.30pm. In person bidding only and cash payment only. Details and list of items at www.thesocietyofirishmagicians.com. 13.5.23 |
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John Styles MBE is delighted to have been invited to appear at Wilton's, the oldest Music Hall in the world. Situated in the East End of London, this Grade 11 listed iconic building first staged Music Hall in 1859. On the 16th of May The Players, together with The British Music Hall Society, are staging an event that will celebrate Music Hall and Variety in the style of the BBC's long running television series 'The Good Old Days'. It will also commemorate the birthday of The Music Hall Society's late President, Roy Hudd OBE and is now sold out. 13.5.23 |
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Iain Bailey Lecture - Bexley Magic Society Society. From the
organisers:
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". |
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Free E-Books When You Join E-Club Pro. Irrespective of our magical experience, most of us at some point will feel the need for specific help and advice. It might be to do with the creation of a new act, or how to market yourself effectively, or maybe just a need to learn some new moves and sleights. But where to turn to? Well, Mark Leveridge has been a full time professional for 42 years and in that time has amassed a huge amount of knowledge and expertise, and for the last 12 years he has been passing it all on to the members of his online club, E-Club Pro. By joining you will give yourself access to a huge amount of valuable information about all aspects of magic performance, creation and marketing, as well as be able to dip into the hundreds of practical routines and ideas Mark has put together during his decades of performing and lecturing. To benefit immediately from a total of over 1000 pages of online content you simply need to go to www.markleveridge.co.uk/#e-prices where you will find full details of everything the E-Club has to offer. Plus, if you join before the 30th May 2023, for each of your first three months of membership you will receive two advice e-books from Mark's Professional Worker Series, so that by the third month you will have collected the complete 6 volume set (worth £60 when purchased separately). So, complete the simple sign up process today and make the most of Mark's professional advice and knowledge. 13.5.23 |
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Radek Hoffman Lecture - Zodiac Magical Society. Donato Capitella writes: Join us for Radek Hoffman's lecture, presenting a mix of magic, mentalism, suggestion, manipulation and psychology on Wednesday, May 17th from 8pm-10pm at our club room located just a five-minute walk from the Northfields Tube station on the Piccadilly Line. There is a charge for visitors. You need to email membership@zodiacmagicalsociety.co.uk to let us know that you are coming. You can follow us on Instagram at @zodiacmagicalsociety for updates. 13.5.23 |
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Martin Duffy Lecture - Northamptonshire Magicians Club. Martin Duffy lectures at the Northamptonshire Magicians Club on Tuesday 16th May at Brafield Working Mens Club, 35 Bedford Road, Brafield NN7. 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Visiting Magicians welcome for our usual £10 non-members fee. info@northamptonshiremagicians.uk. 13.5.23 |
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Knight Rider with Lance Burton. Deadly Knightshade. Series 4, episode 15. Drama series about a young man who fights for law and justice in an incredible supercar: the Knight Industries Two Thousand, or KITT. Michael suspects a magician of two murders, but he appears to have the perfect alibi. Starring: David Hasselhoff. On Monday 22nd May on HorrorXtra. From 1986. See TV Magic for details. 13.5.23 |
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Wynne's Welsh 70s. Wynne Evans turns his attention to the BBC Wales archive of 1972. His highlights include Welsh actress Nerys Hughes co-starring in hit comedy The Liver Birds and a serious Tommy Cooper on how his magical act going wrong gave him an idea for success. Friday 19th May on BBC One Wales. See TV Magic for details. 13.5.23 |
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News Deadline reminder. Please submit news by Thursday if possible - absolute deadline 12 noon Friday, no exceptions. Many thanks, DT. 13.5.23 |
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