In just over 3 weeks, on Saturday 19th November, 17 competitors from 12 countries (including Japan, Canada, USA, France, Spain, Sweden, Russia, Denmark and Italy) will compete for the Kevin Reay Trophy along with a £1000 cash prize in the International Close Up Competition at The Mermaid Theatre in London. This event forms just part of the packed weekend International Magic Convention which includes lectures, close up shows, a full evening Gala Show and the presentation of The David Berglas International Magic Award. Celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this year, the Convention is at the end of a week when the MacMillan family also produce their very first Festival of Magic at the Bridewell Theatre.
For full details of all the seminars, shows and events in both these talent-packed fixtures please visit the International Magic website.
Speak soon.
The Cardman :-)
26 October 2011
John Carey at the Scottish Conjurers' Association
Hi folks
It's only a short time ago since John Carey decided to pop his head up from the magical underground and start sharing his material with the wider magical world, instead of just a number of close confidants. In the last couple of years, John has been lecturing around the UK and, on Wednesday 9th November, he finally makes a trip north of the border to lecture, presenting this year's Tommy Frederick Memorial Lecture at the Scottish Conjurers' Association in Glasgow.
John has a knack for creating strong, direct card miracles using simple and devious methods. If you want powerful, practical material, John’s approach to creating will delight you. You can check out some of John’s material in the video clip below.
Of John, and his material, Peter Duffie said “John Carey’s card and close-up magic is a pleasure to watch. It’s also a pleasure to learn. With no extraneous moves or overt flourishes, his tightly constructed routines are to be admired. If you seek solid commercial magic that packs a punch, then you cannot go wrong with Carey.”
This should be a great lecture with something for everyone, from beginner to advanced.
OK, now you know what's happening, here are the details. John's lecture for the Scottish Conjurers' Association will take place at The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8-10 Balcarres Ave, Glasgow, G12 0QF (click here for a map) on Wednesday 9th November starting at 7.30pm and admission is £10.
Maybe I'll see you there?
Speak soon.
The Cardman :-)
It's only a short time ago since John Carey decided to pop his head up from the magical underground and start sharing his material with the wider magical world, instead of just a number of close confidants. In the last couple of years, John has been lecturing around the UK and, on Wednesday 9th November, he finally makes a trip north of the border to lecture, presenting this year's Tommy Frederick Memorial Lecture at the Scottish Conjurers' Association in Glasgow.
John has a knack for creating strong, direct card miracles using simple and devious methods. If you want powerful, practical material, John’s approach to creating will delight you. You can check out some of John’s material in the video clip below.
Of John, and his material, Peter Duffie said “John Carey’s card and close-up magic is a pleasure to watch. It’s also a pleasure to learn. With no extraneous moves or overt flourishes, his tightly constructed routines are to be admired. If you seek solid commercial magic that packs a punch, then you cannot go wrong with Carey.”
This should be a great lecture with something for everyone, from beginner to advanced.
OK, now you know what's happening, here are the details. John's lecture for the Scottish Conjurers' Association will take place at The Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8-10 Balcarres Ave, Glasgow, G12 0QF (click here for a map) on Wednesday 9th November starting at 7.30pm and admission is £10.
Maybe I'll see you there?
Speak soon.
The Cardman :-)
22 October 2011
Whoa and wow!
Hi folks
More news and information has arrived from the gang at International Magic about this year's convention, which is only 4 short weeks away.
Unfortunately Paul Stockman has had to withdraw from the Mentalism Day of the Festival of Magic being held in central London on November 16th, but we are thrilled to announce that Chris Cox - star of 5 Edinburgh Fringe Shows, 3 UK Tours and "one of the most exciting entertainers in Britain" (The Guardian) - has stepped in and will be making his very first ever lecture/appearance at a magic event. He will be joining Andy Nyman, Luke Jermay and Mark Elsdon for a full day of talks, explanations and discussion all revolving around the most rapidly expanding genre of magic today. Tickets and details are available for not only this day but all the other full day seminars in the week can be found on the International Magic website.
And following the sell out of Max Maven’s One Man Show, the performance of our Magic & Variety Gala on Saturday 19th November has now sold out too, however there are currently still tickets for the same show on Sunday 20th November and also tickets available for all other events in the Convention weekend.
And finally, the convention rate hotel rooms have now sold out at the Crowne Plaza Blackfriars but as an alternative, we have arranged a very good rate for the convention weekend with Thistle Barbican (1.4miles away from the convention site). Contact them directly with booking code INTE181111 on admin.citybarbican@thistle.co.uk
Speak soon.
The Cardman :-)
More news and information has arrived from the gang at International Magic about this year's convention, which is only 4 short weeks away.
And following the sell out of Max Maven’s One Man Show, the performance of our Magic & Variety Gala on Saturday 19th November has now sold out too, however there are currently still tickets for the same show on Sunday 20th November and also tickets available for all other events in the Convention weekend.
And finally, the convention rate hotel rooms have now sold out at the Crowne Plaza Blackfriars but as an alternative, we have arranged a very good rate for the convention weekend with Thistle Barbican (1.4miles away from the convention site). Contact them directly with booking code INTE181111 on admin.citybarbican@thistle.co.uk
Speak soon.
The Cardman :-)
15 October 2011
Tickets are going... going... (very nearly) gone!
Hi folks
There is just over a month to go before the International Magic Convention (18-20 November) and the London Festival of Magic (14-20 November) and now is the time to register as some of the events are close to being full (the Sunday Night performance of the Gala Show) while some have only just a handful of tickets left (the Saturday Night performance of the Gala Show). Do not be as disappointed as those who left it too late and missed out on the Max Maven Show (which is now completely sold out although you can join the waiting list).
The Convention has something for everyone, whilst the individual day seminars during the week concentrating separately on Advanced Card Technique, Mentalism, Creativity, Marketing and Making Magic Memorable allow you to focus on your special area of interest and spend even more time with the stars of the Convention.
I've said this a number of times over the last wee while, but the International Magic weekend is one of the highlights of my year and something I always really look forward to. You will not be disappointed!
Full details, as well as information on how to get tickets, are available on the International Magic website.
Speak soon.
The Cardman :-)
12 October 2011
Michael Neto lecturing at Paisley Magic Circle
Hi folks
You might not have heard the name Michael Neto before but in Scotland, he is regarded as one of the best Close Up magicians to emerge in recent years. In the last year or 2, he has really come into his own winning awards at several prestigious magic competitions around the UK:-
For more details, you can download the PDF lecture flyer here.
Speak soon
The Cardman :-)
- SAMS John Ramsay Rose Bowl - 2008, 2009 and 2011;
- SAMS Ann Warlock Trophy - 2009, 2010 and 2011;
- ‘Magician of the Year 2010’ at the Edinburgh International Magic Festival ‘War of the Wizards’ competition;
- and, most recently, second place in the 2011 IBM British Ring Close-up competition.
For more details, you can download the PDF lecture flyer here.
Speak soon
The Cardman :-)
08 October 2011
An additional name added to The London Festival of Magic
Hi folks
Today, I have a little bit more information about this year's London Festival Of Magic, taking place next month (yay!) in London. I'm going to hand you over to Noel Britten, the Talent Co-Ordinator of both The London Festival Of Magic and The International Magic Convention who will give you all the details.
“In the world of magic the word ‘genius’ is bandied around rather too freely in my mind. For those of you who would like to experience the presence of someone who truly deserves the title should make sure that they are in London on November 18th.
Lubor Fiedler will be making his first appearance in over 10 years, and joining the Creativity Seminar which forms part of the London’s Festival Of Magic (which is taking place all that week in the lead up to The International Magic Convention). Creator of some of the most stunning visual and original effects in magic, Lubor’s methods are often as entertaining as the initial effect, and many which remain as baffling to you even when you perform them! Often uncredited it was Lubor who invented, amongst many hundreds of other of effects, the Coin Thru Rubber, 4-D, Invisible Zone and Gozinta Boxes (you can check them out on You Tube!).
Lubor will be joining Tom Stone and Mark Setteducati for a whole day of performance, explanations, lectures and discussion and this will be an unmissable day to witness and experience three of magic’s most creative minds. I expect it to be a really fascinating day, and in these days of people thinking that using red-backed cards instead of blue as some huge creative leap, I urge people to come and be inspired into thinking in a more creative way in terms of both what they do and how they do it. The evening sees the start of the Convention with Harry Anderson’s first UK appearance and lecture, so even if you are working at the weekend, this one day alone would be worth attending.”
Remember that registration details can be found at The International Magic website but act quickly as I understand that tickets for all events are going very quickly.
Speak soon.
The Cardman :-)
Today, I have a little bit more information about this year's London Festival Of Magic, taking place next month (yay!) in London. I'm going to hand you over to Noel Britten, the Talent Co-Ordinator of both The London Festival Of Magic and The International Magic Convention who will give you all the details.
“In the world of magic the word ‘genius’ is bandied around rather too freely in my mind. For those of you who would like to experience the presence of someone who truly deserves the title should make sure that they are in London on November 18th.
Lubor will be joining Tom Stone and Mark Setteducati for a whole day of performance, explanations, lectures and discussion and this will be an unmissable day to witness and experience three of magic’s most creative minds. I expect it to be a really fascinating day, and in these days of people thinking that using red-backed cards instead of blue as some huge creative leap, I urge people to come and be inspired into thinking in a more creative way in terms of both what they do and how they do it. The evening sees the start of the Convention with Harry Anderson’s first UK appearance and lecture, so even if you are working at the weekend, this one day alone would be worth attending.”
Remember that registration details can be found at The International Magic website but act quickly as I understand that tickets for all events are going very quickly.
Speak soon.
The Cardman :-)
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