NEWSFLASH Date 1st April 2010
NEW
LOCATION
(No it's not an April fools joke)
Clubnights have moved to a fantastic new location in a
room adjoining an 18th century hall in Bletchley (see events page). The
atmosphere is wonderful and perfect for us with the added ability to use
the hall when we decide to do something special or run courses etc.
The dates are also changing although still on Thursdays instead of every
fortnight we'll meet every 1st and 3rd Thursday in the month.. This will
also make it easy for people who've been away for a while to remember
which Thursdays clubnights are.
Upcoming dates: 1st & 15h April - 6th & 20th May,
etc
The start time is still 7pm (although no early starts now) but we can
go on till 10:30 should we want or need to.
NEWSFLASH Date 18th August 2009
David Gaskell R.I.P.
It was sad news when we heard that our Vice President had passed away.. David was an ispiration to many and he will be sorely missed.
NEWSFLASH Date 10th June 2009
The Magic Club joins Facebook
The club has been listening to it's members and after a couple of false starts is now on facebook as:
"The Official Magic Club of Great Britain"
NEWSFLASH Date 12th May 2007
Rob
Lupine on Radio
Winner of the Magic Club of Great Britain's Close-Up Competition Rob can be heard on Harborough FM community radio from 1.30pm on Monday 14th May.
Rob will be talking about a number of upcoming appearances, including entertaining movie goers with close-up magic at the Odeon Cinema in Kettering on May 18th and 19th at the opening of Magicians.
HFM website Click Here. Odeon cinema, Kettering: 0871 2244007. www.lupinemagic.com.
NEWSFLASH Date 1st January 2007
Winners of the 2007 Magician of the Year competition:
Mark Passarelli; Winner in the Stage Magician category and overall winner of this years club competion
Rob Lupine; winner of Close-Up Magician category
NEWSFLASH Date 21st October 2006
George
Kovari - @ Milton Keynes - 23 Nov 2006
The Great George Kovari has agreed to spend an evening with the club on the 23rd November.
George Kovari, one of Hungary’s leading magicians. George was born in Budapest but is now resident in London.
Kovari has many television appearances to his credit and has also acted as Magical Advisor for Films, Television and Theatrical productions where his expertise was an invaluable addition to many productions.
Not only is George known for his performances in Europe and the USA, but amongst magicians he is known for supplying a number of original creations, manufactured in his own workshop, to professional magicians around the world.
NEWSFLASH Date 19th January 2006
Terry
Seabrooke - @ Milton Keynes - 8 June 2006
Terry Seabrooke the Internationsl star of Magic and much loved guest of the club has agreed to return and deliver yet another lecture for the club at Milton Keynes on the 8th June
You'd be a fool to miss it. So be there by 7pm
NEWSFLASH Date 8th January 2006
Mark
Shortland - @ Milton Keynes - 16 March 2006
Mark Shortland has agreed to return to CenterCom and the Magic Club of Great Britain to deliver a lecture.
Many will remember his last lecture several years ago and how well that went down.. We have waited a long time for Mark to return and this is definatley one lecture not to miss.
By the time of this night Mark would have just returned from the most exclusive night club in Los Angeles 'The Magic Castle' where he would have performed for the third year running in the 'Parlour of Prestigition'
Check out the Newsletter article page for more background info.
NEWSFLASH Date 8th December 2005
Dean
- Bread & Butter Conjuring - 9 Jan 06:
After the success of Deans last lecture and more than a year of addition experience He has created a new lecture which he wants to premiere on this club night. For us there is no additional cost and lecture notes will be available on the night from Dean.
"there will be a number of great tricks which are real world workers including my own card under box which is a killer as it is without a doubt the easiest in the world but plays real strong and my own sponge ball set and thats just for starters."
This is not a lecture to be missed.
NEWSFLASH Date 15th February 2005
Escape
Feat Thril - Magic Live 2005
Rodan does it again during publicity for the Magic Live 2005 shows at the Landmark Theatre as part of the North Devon Festival 2005.
NEWSFLASH Date 15th February 2005
The
Steve Evans Lecture -
26th May 2005
Steve Evans, winner of the British Magical Society's Maurice Trophy for Showmanship (February 2005) will be coming to the club to present his lecture. Steve lectures on close-up, cabaret, children's magic and comedy.
See Events list
NEWSFLASH Date 26th January 2005
The
Houdini Lecture - 31st March
2005
Great news.. Mick Hanlick has agreed to do his Houdini Lecture
at a club night.. He is the number one authority on Houdini in the world.
He has also said that we can come along with friends family and even neighbours..
So there is no reason not to come along.. If someone else wants to go
out for the night they can and you know where to bring them.. Joking to
one side please feel free to invite anyone you believe will be interested.
Houdini was a fascinating character in history and in real life and I'm
sure we'll learn a lot more about him.. It's going to be one great night.
NEWSFLASH Date 11th November 2004
A
Night Starr
An evening with John Starr and what an evening it was. More than just a lecture, Club members were able to ask John question about his experiences and more.
In addition to that we were privileged to be joined by The Great Kovari. George joined the audience of club members and joined in with some of John's questions and answers.. As you can see the fun spilled over into the photo call at the end of te evening with this tkae on the Three Wise Monkeys.
NEWSFLASH Date 01st August 2004
Dean
the Lecture
Dean Maudsley has confirmed his lecture will be presented to the club on the 19th August.
Dean started off as a member is now out there in every sense of the word.. He has been working all over Europe and he has taken time from his busy schedule to create this lecture specifically for the Club.. As with any good lecture it has taken a lot of work and will definately be one of those lectures you'll kick yourself if you miss it. So see you all there.
NEWSFLASH Date 12th July 2004
Eugene Reads Your Mind
Some more Free-Magic has been added to the site including a Shell Game and a Mind Reading experience from Eugene Matthias. Take a look and see if Eugene can read your mind.
NEWSFLASH Date 8th July 2004
SamX wins the Close-Up Competition
Voting on the 17th June Competition took place with Sam winning.
The competion was close with other entries from Ian Levitt, Jessica and Tamara. As always the standard was high and for those present at both the live competition and the film viewing night it was worth watching it twice.
Thanks also go to Mark Wooldridge who's filming of the competition was brilliant and did all competitors justice.
NEWSFLASH Date 13th May 2004
SAM X wins the Stage Competition
The club's annual Stage competition was held and judged by Ed Stivala from the Magic Circle and two other club members. Entrants in order of performance were Dean, Sam X, Jessica and Ian. Sam X won for the second year in succession.
Ed was impressed with all the performances and said, "it was very hard to judge between them". Apart from going on to explain the voting Ed also delivered constructive advice to all performers.
"To be honest I think we were all impressed. The level of preperation this year was clear and along with the delivery has taken the club to a whole new level." "Congratulations Sam!".. Jonathan Brown
NEWSFLASH Date 12th April 2004
Mind SNAP! takes the next step.
The concept has been developed further by Jonathan Brown into an effect live on the Internet. It can be found on the site menu under Members Area > Free Tricks.
Click Here to be amazed now!
NEWSFLASH Date 06th April 2004
Education cuts reached new levels at Shenley Brook End School when Eugene Mathias attempted to 'saw' one of the teachers in half.
NEWSFLASH Date: 17th January 2004
An additional Club night on the 20th May 2004 has been added to the events schedule so that the club can be witness to Mark Leveridge's "Celebration" lecture. See the Club Events for further details.
NEWSFLASH Date: 8th January 2004
The Start of the New Year sees a some supporting structure added to the Club. Eugene as President has nominated a Vice President, Treasurer and Club Secretary to help provide support and develop the club further still.
| President | - Eugene Matthias |
| Vice President | - David Gaskell |
| Treasurer | - Andy Rice |
| Secretary | - Jonathan Brown |
NEWSFLASH Date: 29th November
The are only a few tickets available for our Christmas Party.
NEWSFLASH Date: 22th November
We raised just over £1,000.00 fort Children in Need!!
Well Done to everyone who took part.
The Magic Club of Great Britain will be holding it's Christmas Party on the 4th December at Centrecom.
There will be a buffet followed by a Magic Show.
FREEPHONE: 0800 298 5884
Children in Need is comming alomg really well,
wishing to take part please contact us.
NEWSFLASH Date: 25th October
The Magic Club is supporting The BBC and Children in Need Appeal.
This will be on Friday 21st November in Central Milton Keynes. There will be Street Magicians,
Magic Shows from the members together with a Variety Show.
Everyone is welcome.
NEWSFLASH Date: 25th October
We have been so busy over the last month that the updates have not been done.
Well lets bring you all up to date.
Rowland Valentine was the winner of The Magic Club of Great Britain's
Close Up Magician of the Year Award with David Gaskell comming Second and our very own Lady Tamera in Third place.
Well done to you all.
NEWSFLASH Date: 28th Sept
November 6th see the finals of The Magic Club of Great Britain's Stage Competition.
All members welcome
NEWSFLASH Date: 28th Sept
The next Club night will be on 9th October,
it is a lecture from Martin Cox from The Magic Circle. He is known as "The Hard Man of Magic"
£10.00
If you want to perform magic in the Real World then Martin is the man for you.
He has performed magic in many pubs all around this country.
One of this countries best "Real World Magicians".
Tickets for this Lecture are £10.00
NEWSFLASH Date: 28th Sept
A big thank you to those of you who supported me at the
Big Band & Variety SHOW at The Swan Theatre in High Wycombe
Eugene
NEWSFLASH Date: 28th Sept
Well Done to Rowland Valetine who was the winner of
this years Magic Club of Great Britain's Close Up Magician of the Year.
NEWSFLASH Date: 20th Sept
Today (20th September) Sam X whilst entertaining at the
10th anniversary of friars square in Aylesbury was interviewed by the radio station Mix 96.
Sam was then asked if he could preform a trick to be live on air and aggreed.
DJ Richard Carr was amazed as even when he totally lied about the playing card he chose
Sam was still able to uncover the truth. The slot was broadcast around 3:30pm on
"Saturday Afternoon with Richard Carr"
NEWSFLASH Date: 15th Sept
Hi guys... i
am now up n running in shropshire.... i have started
working restaurants (2) 1 sat 1 sunday.... i am getting continuously
better with my magic. I went n saw david blaine the other day, e luks
soooo stupid lol! (sittin there doin nutin). Eugene.... ill be
contacting you soon with an order (big) of cards props etc. for my
new routine...
Nice to see Charlotte getting involved a bit more and i wish every1
of you good luck with your future magic....
Perry Jones
NEWSFLASH Date: 14th Sept
Each member will be able to have your own website on the internet within
the next few weeks. The cost will be about £45.00 for this you will get a two page site which will be
a home page and a contact page, the price also includes the purchasing of your choosen
domain name i.e. www.(your name).com together with design & set up.
If you are interested in having your own website
on the internet you can contact me on.
e.mail me at info@themagicclub.com.
NEWSFLASH Date: 14th Sept
Those Members who are taking part in the close up competition will you please contact me
me, because I need to know how long each set will be.
Thanks
Eugene
NEWSFLASH Date: 14th Sept
Hi Eug
I know you said you've been doing a lot on the main website but I was surprised to see how much..
As far as the "New Buying Service for Members", I know it's always been something you've offered to do but to see how much other members have saved is a great incentive to hold back on an impulse buy.
It's also nice to see the club news reflecting what members are up to... I'd say good luck Rowland but I know he doesn't use email.. I'll have to say it tomorrow instead.
It's a shame about the convention but then I'm sure it will be all the better when we do have it. Is there any news on George Kovari's condition?
Just had a look at the events... Is this year really nearly over... Oh well Christmas brings lot's of goodies.. Especially if I buy them before Suz gets to the cart ;-)
Thanks
Jon
NEWSFLASH Date: 14th Sept
What an excellent club night, Andy Rice hosted the evening
and taught members how to do two different types of coin matrix together with
many types of forces. The trick Dear Diary which everyone liked has completly
sold out, the good news is we will be getting more in shortly.
NEWSFLASH Date: 7th Sept
Rowland Valintine has agreed to put on a Show Case at our next Club
meeting which is on Thursday 11th Sept
NEWSFLASH Date: 7th Sept
Congratulations to Rowland Valintine who has just secured a
series of four conferances all around this country.
Is the big league just around the corner?
NEWSFLASH Date: 7th Sept
Good News Sam Cross and Geoff Whiting have agreed to
give a mini teach-in at one of the Club Nights.
NEWSFLASH Date: 3rd Sept
Hi All,
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed, and learned at the last club
night. I belong to another magic club over in Bedfordshire which is
more of a coffee evening, nothing planned, and more often than not -
nothing learned. So a big thank you to Dean and Roland for sharing
their magic, a huge well done for those brave enough to stand up
perfom in front of their peers (the hardest audience) and be
apraised, and if you missed it, don't miss the next one.
Hope to see you next time.
All the best,
Martin Daubney
NEWSFLASH Date: 3rd Sept
Report on Sam Cross first stage show
Well let me set the scene for you.
It was Saturday, the busiest day in any kids entertainers week, I had
just done a 6 hour shift at my residency missing all the fun and
games at my villages first annual charter fair. However I remember
one fatal thing. I have my show all packed and ready on my doorstep
to collect when I get home and go and perform the closing
entertainment for this very charter fair.
So I get home and shower change grab the box of stuff and run up to
the hall to pick a good set up point and generally have a bit of a
rekkie before my audience arrived.
The show was for adults so I thought some light hearted comedy magic
mind reading and escape would go down rather nicely. Also being an
Adult crowd I could be a little more crude. So I opened the show with
some one liners and we were away.
I did a few card effects mainly with a large deck of cards I got,
just bringing that oversized deck of cards out of the box got a
laugh. I was pleased.
My act went along very nicely for about 25 mins, then came the big
one, the last effect of the act. My tribute to Harry Houdini, A Mail
bag escape behind the closed curtains of the stage. I had practiced
this many many times but this was the first time I had done it
infront of a public audience that was not hand picked by myself.
So I was placed into the bag and it was secured, the curtains were
closed and opened (so they could see I was still there) then this was
repeated. Then I made my mistake, the Audience had started their slow
clap (like asked) and I slipped silently out the back door and
wandered around the hall. My assistant at the curtains saw me arrive
and flung them open, I ran down the centre Isle and the Audience
moved into a loud applause. A standing ovation followed.
I was so so pleased with this show, It was the bain of my existance
when it was in its planning stages and i was more nervous than i have
ever been in my life! I was so happy all went well.
I recieved much feedback along the lines of "Very
Professional", "Very entertaining", "No Bloody Idea How you did that"
and others.
NEWSFLASH Date: 3rd Sept
Martin Cox "The Hard Man of Magic" will be lecturing at the
Club on 9th October for more information FREEPHONE 0800 298 5884
NEWSFLASH Date: 3rd Sept
Our next meeting is on 11th September
an is a Magic Workshop & Showcase
NEWSFLASH Date: 3rd Sept
Our very first Open Evening was a great success
Thanks to Rowland Valintine who hosted the evening and Mark Woolridge who
did his very first presentation before the club.
NEWSFLASH Date: 25th Aug
The date for our Christmas Party and Magic Show
has been agreed.It will be held on Thursday 4th December
Tickets are £5.00 each and they include food and drink
NEWSFLASH Date: 24th Aug
The events calander has been updated through
to Jan next 2004
NEWSFLASH Date: 7th Aug 2003
We have just noticed that there has been no updates
since May. This is because the person responsible has not been doing it.
SORRY!
We will be doing this in-house from now on.
So if you have any news you would like placed
on our NEWSFLASH page just e.mail it to me and we will get it placed up
NEWSFLASH Date: 10th May 2003
If you want to get a ticket to see Paul Daniels.
BOOK NOW!
FREEPHONE:0800 298 5884
NEWSFLASH Date: 10th May 2003
Easter Show 2003
Well done to everyone who took part in this years
Magic Mystery & Illusion Show which was held in Middleton Hall in Central Milton Keynes.
NEWSFLASH Date: 26th March 2003
Paul Holland (Rodan) is in the process of putting together his new show "Atribute to Houdini"
which should be touring around the end of 2004
NEWSFLASH Date: 24th March 2003
Well done to Magic Club members Charlotte Rice, Paul Bone
and Culham English who will be appearing on a BBC programme called short change.
They were looking at and evaluating various magic collections and even went out and performed street magic
Well Done to you all!
NEWSFLASH Date: 24th March 2003
The Magic Club of Breat Britains Magic Convention
will be on Sunday 5th Oct 2003
The Evening Gala will star Wayne Dobson and
Terry Seabrooke together with The Great Mephisto and Steven Levitt.
There will be three lectures during the day currently we have Graham
Mitchell presenting his brand new lecture to us first and in between the lectures
we will be holding the finals of The Magic Club of Great Britains
Stage and Close Up Competition
The Convention will be held at St Pauls School
Please note the school only holds 150 so tickets will be in limited supply
Tickets: £25.00 this includes admission to the Evening Gala Show
NEWSFLASH Date: 24th March 2003
Paul Daniels will be visiting our club on Thurs 19 June.
Tickets cost £12.00
NEWSFLASH Date: 24th March 2003
Wayne Dobson will be coming to give a lecture to the members on
Thurs 21st Aug
Tickets cost £12.00
NEWSFLASH Date: 24th March 2003
The Halfway House have book the next show for Wednesday 4th June.
The good news is Terry Seabrooke has agreed to top the bill.
NEWSFLASH Date: 7th March 2003
The Halfway Restaurant has booked another "Evening of Magic".
NEWSFLASH Date: Tuesday 18th Feburary 2003
Paul Daniels is allowing 10 members to go to his
Master Class for a special price of £80.00 we have 4 tickets left.
Ring Eugene FREEPHONE: 0800 298 5884 if you want to go, the date is Sunday 23rd March in Leeds
NEWSFLASH Date: Tuesday 18th Feburary 2003
The Magic Club of Great Britain's annual Convention
will be held on Sunday 5th October 2003 at St Pauls School in Milton Keynes.
NEWSFLASH Date: Wednesday 5th Feburary 2003
Paul Daniels has agreed a date to visit the club
19th June 2003. Watch this space for more information.
NEWSFLASH Date: Wednesday 29th Jan 2003
Wayne Dobson will be coming to The
Magic Club on 21st August 2003
NEWSFLASH Date: Wednesday 29th Jan 2003
There is now a map showing where Centrecom is in the members
only area.
NEWSFLASH Date: Tuesday 28th Jan 2003
PLEASE NOTE All the
tickets for An Evening of Magic at The Halfway House has completly sold out!!!
If you would like us to hold another Magic Evening please let us know on info@themagicclub.com.
NEWSFLASH Date: Sunday 19th Jan 2003
The Evening of Magic at
The Halfway has now sold over 50 Tickets if you want to book contact us asap.
Tel: 0800 298 5884
NEWSFLASH Date: Sunday 19th Jan 2003
We have now out grown the Club House because we had over 30
people at the first Club meeting this year. Do not worry we have a new one much better.
It is Centrecom in Central Milton Keynes about two minutes from the Magic Cart in the shopping Centre.
NEWSFLASH Date: Tuesday 14th Jan 2003
Wayne Dobson
and Paul Daniels will be coming to the Club this year dates
are being arranged now. Watch this space.
NEWSFLASH Date: Friday 3rd Jan 2003
Welcome to 2003.
We can all look forward to an even
bigger and better year.This year we already have some really exciting lectures booked for
on 13th February we have Terry Seabrook
coming to the Club. The 13th March see Peter McCahon who is PAPA in the new Magic Show "Monkey Magic"
on CHANNEL 5 visiting the Club and on the 22nd June back by popular demand after a wonderful evening of fun
and magic with Magic Circle members John Star, Graham Mitchell and Paul Smith and we can now confirm Wayne Dobson will be coming
to give his Magic Lecture on 28.8.03
We would like to thank those members from The Magic Circle who came along to support thr
Club and give lectures, David Penn, John Star, Graham Mitchel, Paul Smith Dave Tomkins and George Hills.
Nigel Roder for his Jugling workshop where many of us realised we could not
juggle and the Senior Members for all the workshops
they ran.
For more information about the Club or what's happening ring:-
0800 298 5884.
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Eugene Matthias
(President of The Magic Club of Great Britain).
