tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74226112703916845132023-11-16T13:46:37.731+00:002011 Blackpool Magic ConventionLatest news with Matt Parro, Stuart Harley, Geoff Hunt, Max Curd and Andrew Chase.Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-14861986858731116402012-02-16T11:17:00.000+00:002012-02-16T11:17:15.208+00:00Blackpool Magic Convention 2012Looking for this years blog? You can get all the latest news on Blackpool magic convention 2012 by clicking the link below:<br />
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<a href="http://www.blackpoolmagic2012.blogspot.com">http://www.blackpoolmagic2012.blogspot.com</a>Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-72697721337979804882011-02-22T23:33:00.002+00:002011-02-22T23:58:08.332+00:00Thank You - See you at Blackpool Magic Convention 2012Well that is it for Blackpool 2011 . I hope you enjoyed this years coverage of the Blog. I feel it's been the best one yet! <br /><br />A few thank you's to do. Thank you firstly to all of the Bloggers, we broke our page views record this year and had some great content that was produced instantly!<br /><br />Thank you also to Duncan Trillo, for mentioning us twice on his excellent <a href="http://www.magicweek.co.uk">MagicWeek</a> website.<br /><br />And finally thank you to Derek Lever and the Blackpool Magicians Club for again providing magicians with the worlds biggest and best magic convention.<br /><br />So from me Matt Parro, I will see you next time at Blackpool Magic Convention 2012.Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-41375222145758614322011-02-22T22:20:00.002+00:002011-02-22T22:46:02.091+00:00Magic Bloggers The Movie 2011 - Comedy Video<span style="font-weight:bold;">Magic Bloggers The Movie 2011:</span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="269" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vncqZ_qF9KQ?rel=0&hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />I hope you had as much fun as we did!Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-57606238089290668412011-02-22T15:36:00.004+00:002011-02-22T23:32:19.898+00:00Going Up? - Get ready for the comedy video!The full comedy video will appear here shortly, but until then check out this little skit called "Going Up?" <br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="269" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BXbHKlA0h10" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-40320776873072502742011-02-21T22:45:00.003+00:002011-02-21T22:49:34.523+00:00HomeAs I'm sure most of you are, the Bloggers are now home. over the next few hours content will be coming onto the site. The final thoughts videos are slowly appearing and Max Curd has just added a huge Icandy review in the "Product Reviews 2011" So keep checking back here to see the added content!Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-66682589354316184832011-02-21T14:08:00.007+00:002011-02-22T17:47:12.293+00:00Final Thoughts in Video<span style="font-weight:bold;">Matt Parro:</span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="269" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2nm6gjkDsDE?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Stuart Harley:</span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="269" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3z3pIK0E-4s?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Geoff Hunt:</span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="269" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VSKPeiqZbHk?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Max Curd:</span> <br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="269" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2I6pmTGVrZM?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Andrew Chase:</span> <br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="269" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/auNt8gijU4Q?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">James Mugridge's First Blackpool Convention:</span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="269" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rIb-XIOA8As?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-64455090818089369252011-02-21T13:20:00.005+00:002011-02-22T22:09:58.403+00:00Product Reviews 2011<span style="font-weight:bold;">Andy Chase Comments:</span><br />Hello everyone, well with Blackpool over I thought I would let you know about some of the great products for sale at the convention. As usual I spent far to much money on a wide variety of things. Some of the things that I brought are; sleeve star by David Jay, which seems to be great with an excellent gimmick.<br /><br />I got lots of Craig Petty stuff and I am really looking forward to having a play with his new coin set 'Night Shade'. <br /><br />I got a great deal from Andi Gladwin from Vanishing Inc, I got the Master Pushiff DVD which is fantastic and I also got the 2 Troy Hooser books. <br /><br />I spent a lot of money at illusioncraft, which sell some excellent flash products and a amazing product called smoke. <br /><br />Peter Nardi at Alakazam had a few new products out including a good trick called 365. <br /><br />World Magic Shop had some other great products including the new function 9 DVD, which sold out in the first day. <br /><br />Axtel was there again this year with some fantastic puppets, both myself and Stuart would really love one of these, maybe next year (I think I better get saving). <br /><br />I saw a really great product called Banded using rings by Garret Thomas. I think 90% of the people who watched the amazing Jay Sankey brought some of his DVDs including myself. <br /><br />Craig Dickson (mr magnet) had some great products and all sold at a very good price. It was great to see Tango at Blackpool again the coins he make are fantastic, with a newish coin called TUC.<br /><br />There were over 125 dealers at Blackpool this year and I have only talked about a few of the great dealers and products. <br /><br />However for me if I had to choose one product as the best buy of the convention it would have to be Dave Bonsall's Ring Flight Revolution. This is the most practical and useable ring flight I have ever seen. There are many different ring flights out there but none of them compare to this one. I know there was some magicians that thought it was expensive, but trust me it is worth every penny. The way it has been made is superb and it is very durable as well, Dave also says it will last a lifetime. So if you perform or want to perform ring flight give him a ring and order one! www.ringflightrevolution.com <br />Well that is it guys, what did you buy? What did you think was great? Please comment. <br /><br />Andy Chase <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Max Curd Reviews:</span><br />iCandy by Alias Smith & Jones<br /> <br />Scoop:<br />Wow a really nice trick were a card is chosen and signed then the magician takes another card and signs the back, then the two cards merge together with a very visual moment of magic.<br /> <br />Ring to purse:<br />A great quick trick with a borrowed ring and a purse full of coins, the ring is in one hand and the purse in the other and suddenly the ring ends up in the purse and the coins are in the magician’s hands.<br /> <br />TN'T:<br />A very commercial handling of torn and restored card but in the hands of the spectators with a little kicker at the end, a true worker.<br /> <br />No Sleep:<br />A great little trick with 5 cards, a four of a kind in the magician's hands and a different cards in the spectators then they just changes places, very direct.<br /> <br />Eyefone 10:<br />Great modern trick were apparently the new iPhone 10 is shown then a card is selected and signed and the iPhone 10 is used to help find the spectators cards, the iPhone 10 is turned over and on the back is the spectators card fused to the back, has many gags with it.<br /> <br />3C:<br />A cool routine with 3 coins which are produced and disappear then are put on a wallet and jump back and forward from the magician's hands.<br /> <br />Kick Back Kings:<br />I love this routine and already do it myself, what happens is a cards is selected and then the four kings are used to help find the card but two of the kings are put in the pocket but then jump back between the other two kings and now in the pocket is the chosen card.<br /> <br />Kick Back Kicker:<br />A great follow on effect to Kick Back King were the chosen card jumps back and forth between the pocket and the kings and the kings end up in the pocket with the chosen card in the magician's hands.<br /> <br />No moves coins thru table:<br />Great EASY coins through table which uses no moves, a great routine which won't take long to learn.<br /> <br />Vanishing Point:<br />2 cards on the box, then a card is selected but attention is drawn back to the box where the two cards have vanished but they have now gone from the box and sandwich the chosen card in the middle of the deck.<br /> <br />1 Short of a Full Deck:<br />Card is chosen then the back of it changes and in the wallet is another copy of the chosen card.<br /> <br />3 Some:<br />Very cheeky trick with three people which all see a card each but basically they all see the same card, and then they tell the magician there cards and in his wallet is the card they all choose.<br /> <br />6 Card Dunbury:<br />6 cards, one card is chosen from them, then the spectator has to lie and say that every card is not his and the magician has to read the spectators body language then he is down to the last card but it is wrong then it changes in a really cool way.<br /> <br />Pocket to Pocket to Pocket:<br />Gary's great card to pocket routine, very well structured with a lot of magic moments in. <br /> <br />One Coin Routine:<br />Great routine by Lee with one coin were it disappears, appears, jumps on the back of the spectators hands then changes into a jumbo coin, great routine.<br /><br />Overall I think this DVD is great and the thing is Gary and Lee are both working pro's so everything on this DVD is commercial stuff that anyone can do. I would really recommend getting this DVD, it has a few real jems in it that i think you guys are going to like.<br /><br />Max Curd<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What Stu Bought:</span><br />The Killer Observation Test – Paul Gordon<br />We are lucky at The Sussex Magic Circle to have Paul as a member, he lives & breathes card magic & seems to have a new product every month. What I don’t understand is how they can all be good, it’s amazing. This observation test is no different, so visual, I can highly recommend. <br /><br />Billboard – Swami 2.0 – Magic Tao<br />This is a nice prediction routine, is essence a photo of a billboard you took and uploaded to a flickr style site has your prediction written on it. This obviously needs to use a device which is connected to the web, unfortunately this won’t currently work with the iPhone, but when version 2.1 comes out this will be even better.<br /><br />Bloon – Magic Smith<br />In this routine you take a balloon and place it on the table, you walk 10 foot away, then cause the balloon to pop with the power of thought. I bought this to use with a glass breaking routine, and it’s nicely made, one thing to note is it works via a timer and not under your control, however it will give you a signal before it does it’s thing.<br /><br />Super Sharpie – Magic Smith<br />This is a modern day swami, it allows you to use a Sharpie (which we magician’s love) rather than a pencil. It does exactly as you’d expect & want.<br />Night Shade Coin Set – Craig Petty<br />This is so nice & so well made. I can’t say too much about the construction, but there are some really clever aspects to this. This is one to get.<br /><br />Love Cards – Craig Petty<br />This came as part of the super World Magic Shop deal when I bought Night Shade, and I’m so glad it was free. As they say, “I opened it half hour ago and I can do it already” I opened it saw how obvious it was marked and knew I’d never use it. This is bottom drawer material. Sorry Craig, I’m not sure who talked you into releasing this.<br /><br />Chop – Craig Petty<br />Saw this demonstrated by Craig, and to be honest I think he was tired so I didn’t see it at its best. But it also came free with Night Shade and the concept of a paper coffee cup is good. There is some clever thought behind this. This too is a nice routine worth getting.<br /><br />Modern Mentalism Vol 1&2 – Matt Mello <br />This was recommend by the Wizard Product review, and I’ll update this when I’ve had chance to watch it.<br /><br />Function 9 – Calen Morell<br />This too was recommend by the Wizard Product review, and I’ll update this when I’ve had chance to watch it.<br /><br />Magic Smoke V2 – IllusionCraft<br />A couple of years ago I gave IllusionCraft a stinker of a review as I’d gone to the stand 5 times to speak to Adam and was sent away as he was busy chatting to friends. However after waiting two years to talk to him it was worth the wait, he’s a great inventor and his props are fantastic. I was very impressed with the Magic Smoke at the convention, after playing with it now at home I’m even more impressed. Everything you need is in the box including spares. He even throws in rechargeable batteries and charger when other dealers would say batteries not included. I’m also very much eagerly awaiting a new item he’s working on which hopefully he’ll build in my suggestions. Although I don’t retract the old review, I do now understand why so many people do want to talk to him as he’s a really good guy. This is my favourite purchase of the convention.<br /><br />StuMatt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-73279838873958514192011-02-20T20:37:00.002+00:002011-02-21T00:33:20.165+00:00The International Gala ShowHere are our scores for the final gala show M=Matt, MX=Max, S=Stu, A=Andy, G=Geoff.<br /><br />Scott Penrose: M=6, MX=6.5, S=7, A=8, G=8.<br /><br />Jimmy Tamley: M=8.5, MX=10, S=9, A=10, G=8.<br /><br />Xavier Tapias: M=8, MX=7.5, S=5, A=7, G=7.<br /><br />Dimmare: M=6.5, MX=6.5, S=7, A=8, G=9.<br /><br />Roy Gardener and James: M=8, MX=8, S=7, A=8, G=9.5.<br /><br />Michael Finney: M=8, MX=8.5, S=8, A=9, G=9.5.<br /><br />Salvano Jr.: M=4, MX=3, S=5, A=6, G=7.<br /><br />Jonathon Hawley and Co.: M=7.5, MX=9, S=8, A=8.5, G=8.<br /><br />Everyone Finale (Singing, Dancers Final bow, etc): M=10, MX=10, S=10, A=10, G=10.<br /><br />Ok so that's the final scores! Clive and Danny Adams were the highlight for me! What do you think of tonights host and what did you think of the show? Remember this is the peoples blog! This is Magic Bloggers!<br />Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-47943738738196579082011-02-20T19:20:00.001+00:002011-02-20T19:20:43.962+00:00Michael RubinsteinReview to follow!<br /><br /><br />Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-62147044941439793382011-02-20T19:18:00.003+00:002011-02-21T04:45:46.268+00:00International Close Up Show - Second Session<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="269" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oi6cieglspQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-39688557730361660372011-02-20T14:24:00.005+00:002011-02-21T00:06:10.008+00:00Bernard Bilis - Geoff Reports:I had met Bernard Bilis on a visit to Bloiss in France 10 years ago. I was with the Sussex Magic Circle, we were doing a show for the French magicians who had kindly arranged a visit to the home of Robert Houdin for us. There Bernard entertained us for an hour so. He blew us away, so looking forward to his lecture.<br /><br />He told us they were easy tricks, in his dreams, lovely plots, with fun. He blew the audience away.<br />A funny moment occurred when Bernard sat on the floor with his back to the camera to explain a five card location effect. Bernard certainly has a very different approach to card tricks and magic with tricky business.<br />Next came the cards across with explanation. Terrific method. Enjoyed by the whole audience. <br /><br />- GeoffMatt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-52324316749326471772011-02-20T14:04:00.001+00:002011-02-20T14:20:33.630+00:00Michel Lecture - Geoff ReportsMichel explained the vanishing red silk, to red ball and white ball with various moves.<br /><br />Card Trick: With the light bulb choosing.<br />Michel then did a £5 note effect and a rope cutting trick.<br /><br />Invisible pull - Hold out. Jack Miller history. Showed the jacket set up (in 3 positions.<br /><br />A very informative lecture on the hold out the first I had ever seen. Many many ideas spring to mind using the hold out.<br /><br />9.5/10<br /><br />- GeoffMatt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-46200438816396156832011-02-20T13:56:00.001+00:002011-02-20T13:58:26.548+00:00International Close Up Show - First Session<span style="font-weight:bold;">Michel – Argentina</span><br />Michel performed a selection of impressive card tricks, using a light bulb which lit up and revealed selections. <br />7/10<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Jay Sankey – Canada</span><br />Jay borrowed a deck from the audience and went into his any card at any number effect! Which was an excellent comedy gag! “Was this your card?” No “well it is, in fact they are all your cards! A selected cards corner was ripped off and appeared in the layer of the same card! Jay then performed a sandwich effect. The selected card then cleanly jumped from the jokers back to the deck. Jay then performed his ring on spoon which i believe we saw when he was here last time. Jay then produced 4 coins from only the 1! Jay then performed a coins across routine. Ahh so many tricks... cars to pocket.. damn that should have been cards! Cards to pocket, saying that it was only 1 card! Jay finished on a double torn and restored card.<br />8.5/10<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Michael Rubinstein – USA </span><br />Michael is saving for an ipod... awwww so he is making money appear. Then with a spectator performed a jumping coins routine. The twilight zone – 3 copper coins, 1 at a time change to gold and then back to copper, a nice storied routine. This is just too much I’m not sure how many similar coin tricks you can do. Paul Mealing, who is standing behind me (you may remember him from the Eastbourne blogs) said there is no common thread in this act!<br />5/10<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bernard Bilis – France</span><br />Bernard invited 2 spectators on stage, and started his cards across including 3 signed cards, the warbling card guy. A sandwich effect then happened but the card was sandwiched in a different coloured back card. Bernard performed a nice routine with cards through a portable hole. His last effect was a 4 pile ace card transpo. Very clean and nice and quick, best bit of his act.<br />7.5/10Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-47410170317317438002011-02-20T10:24:00.000+00:002011-02-20T10:25:33.806+00:00Richard Osterlind<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRl68EiSQOrGT71S3zXLyNLUSLOsLCG53FOs2LImCNigsVJYdvVKDR2PqFaK1uVbfez7LA03UTOKpRmIr7wYilO_rNstaEwOOqSov5EopC9acJLZBz-8usOr3ZKJeeIlbMxg-yUFxQhEuJ/s1600/photo-733807.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRl68EiSQOrGT71S3zXLyNLUSLOsLCG53FOs2LImCNigsVJYdvVKDR2PqFaK1uVbfez7LA03UTOKpRmIr7wYilO_rNstaEwOOqSov5EopC9acJLZBz-8usOr3ZKJeeIlbMxg-yUFxQhEuJ/s320/photo-733807.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575715956193799922" /></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-38601937738713095072011-02-20T03:58:00.000+00:002011-02-20T03:59:27.270+00:00Sunday 20th February 2011 ScheduleSunday 20th February<br /><br />8.30 am Registration Desk opens<br />9.00 am to 5.30 pm Dealers Super Showcase opens <br />9.00 am to 5.00 pm Band Call (Rehearsal) for Sunday Gala Show acts in the Opera House <br />10.00 am Richard Osterlind Lecture in the Spanish Hall<br />10.30 am E.G.M. of FISM Europe in the Renaissance Room which is located upstairs. Take the left hand stairway at the Bar entrance of the Foyer.<br />10.45 am to 12.45 pm Two "Kidz R Uz" Lectures in the Ice Room, 1. Hank Moorehouse 2. David Tomkins<br />11.00 am International Close Up Show - in the Pavilion Theatre - First Session starring: - <br />1. Michel - Argentina<br />2. Jay Sankey - Canada<br />3. Michael Rubinstein - USA<br />4. Bernard Bilis - France<br />12.30 pm Michel Lecture in the Spanish Hall<br />2.00 pm Bernard Bilis Lecture in the Spanish Hall<br />3.00 pm International Close-Up Show - Pavilion Theatre - Second Session - starring:-<br />1. Craig Dickson - USA<br />2. Richard Osterlind - USA<br />3. Jupiter - Hungary<br />4. Richard Sanders - Canada<br />3.30 pm Michael Rubinstein Lecture in the Spanish Hall<br />5.00 pm Registration Desk closes<br />5.30 pm Dealers Super Showcase closes<br />7.00 pm International Gala Show in the Opera House - Comperes: Clive Webb & Danny Adams<br />10.45 pm After Gala Show Party in the Spanish Hall with:<br />1. Jupiter - Hungary<br />2. Andrei & Ruslan Fomenko - Russia<br />3. Andy Eastwood - United Kingdom Compere: Karl KMatt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-7254482539875720162011-02-20T03:55:00.002+00:002011-02-20T04:00:11.045+00:00Last Nights - Beat The Wand - Video ReviewComing Soon - With Max CurdMatt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-72295334142210457772011-02-19T23:48:00.003+00:002011-02-20T00:04:35.479+00:00Divided opinionsSo we bloggers are divided and heated discussions are taking place. Some feel it was okay to show they weren't happy with the compare, some aren't happy about it, and others can see both sides. Personally I think there was no reason to come back after an interval and subject us to 20 mins of not great gags when we are there to see magic, he had no need to fill and was already aware his material wasn't doing well with the audience. I aslo feel as professional entertainers we shouldn't have effectively booed him off. As far as I could tell I think Tony Stevens finished the voice overs, which makes me ask why oh why when they have the great talent of Tony on tap do they used the compare they did. <br /><br />The whole show had the feel of a sinking ship, there were two great acts and a couple good acts, some others seemed to be treading water on this Titanic of shows. I don't have the names to hand but the cup and balls guy was amazing and original, the cubic act was super and very different. High Jinks were good and performed a straight jacket escape very similar to mine (so obviously I thought that was good).<br /><br />On the whole I'm quite disappointed. But Sankey's lecture had made my day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-80946999671281929862011-02-19T22:25:00.001+00:002011-02-19T22:25:28.236+00:00The FISM European championships all winners show!A brief outline will follow shortly. But we just wanted to know what you thought of the host George being slow clapped off! Was this the right decision? Were you clapping? Let us know!<br /><br /><br /><br />Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-73578216302237661402011-02-19T22:21:00.002+00:002011-02-20T03:54:40.195+00:00And the winners are...FISM Europeon Stage magical champiomnships<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Close Up:</span><br />3rd: Not Awarded <br />2nd: Not Awarded<br />1st: Vittori Belloni<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Card Magic:</span><br />3rd: Kristian Nivala<br />2nd: Paul Sommersgutter<br />1st: Miika Pelkonen<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Parlor Magic:</span><br />3rd: Shared - Hector Mancha & Hayashi <br />2nd: Matthew Wright<br />1st: Yann Frisch<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Most original act: </span><br />Yann Frisch<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Stage <span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Comedy Award:</span><br />Not Awarded<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Most Original Stage Act:</span><br />Silvana<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mental Magic:</span><br />3rd: Fredric Da Silva<br />2nd: Christian Bischof<br />1st: Not Awarded <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Illusion</span><br />3rd: Raul Black<br />2nd: High Jinx<br />1st: Cubic Act<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">General Magic</span><br />3rd: Simon Pierro<br />2nd: Max Guito<br />1st: Charlie Mag<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Manipulation</span><br />3rd: Franz Koffer<br />2nd: Kenris<br />1st DionMatt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-17046801550565813582011-02-19T18:55:00.003+00:002011-02-21T00:19:58.459+00:00Craig Dickson LectureAs I had already brought craig's lecture notes and DVD etc on the Friday I was really looking forward to seeing him. His lecture was all about magnets. He explained about PK rings and a few different tricks using a ring. <br />Craig also went on to talk about wrist and knee magnets using magnets called M5. He explained a very useful tip to make ferrous metal magnetic. <br /><br />I really enjoyed this lecture and I would advise you to go and see him at his stall if you missed the lecture. <br /><br />I would give this lecture a very respectable 8.5/10 <br /><br />Andy Chase <br /></br><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/02/19/1948.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/02/19/s_1948.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-15710572599341989092011-02-19T14:29:00.001+00:002011-02-19T15:36:12.030+00:00Richard Sanders LectureMax Curd reviews the Richard Sanders Lecture:<br /><br />First trick:<br />Great rope trick from his DVD "fibre optics" with three different sized ropes which all became the same length, then with two ropes some great stuff like cut and restored and ends jumped on and off and other things like the middle jumped off then back on and then the ropes were restored to there original length. <br />Great trick!<br /><br />Second trick:<br />Next was a really nice trick from his DVD "super cards" with four cards which was a demonstration on how to win at poker and he showed a bad hand of four cards then the cards suddenly changed into a great poker hand of four kings.<br />Nice simple direct stuff!<br /><br />Third trick:<br />Richard then went into his very popular "Extreme Burn 2.0" which you have probably all heard of but those who haven't it's a great trick with money were you can show some blank paper or magazine cut outs then they just suddenly change straight into 5 banks notes, and he showed us some nice handling's, displays and clean up's which were great. Super visual magic WORTH checking out!<br /><br />Fourth trick:<br />Next was another great trick that Richard has brought out which is called "tagged", and the idea was a card was chosen then Richard drew attention to a chain which was around his neck then he just took the pack and waved it near the chain and the chosen was suddenly linked to the chain, and it really was linked on there. <br />Really nice idea/concept!<br /><br />Fifth trick:<br />Richard then did a trick with some lottery tickets which is called "power ball 60" which was a little mentalism effect were the spectator thought of a number on the tickets and the numbers on the tickets went from 1 to 60 and Richard then read his mind and got the thought of number.<br />Nice direct mentalism trick!<br /><br />Last trick:<br />The last thing Richard did was his trick "interlace" which was a really fast ring to shoelace, were he borrowed a spectators ring then made it disappeared in a FLASH and then it ended up tied to his shoelace.<br />Fantastic trick, so clever and really practical too!<br /><br />Overall I thought it was a really great lecture, lots of stuff in there, only thing I would say is everything he did was a trick that he sold and you had to buy off him there was nothing you could just do with normal stuff.<br /><br />Rating 8/10Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-43716280313515063182011-02-19T14:10:00.005+00:002011-02-19T15:46:29.560+00:00Jay Sankey LectureCoin in can<br />Nice inpromptu coin to can routine, no preparation needed, the ring pull in the can changes place with the borrowed small coin in a flash.<br /><br />Cardivores<br />Three freely chosen cards get eaten by the four queens. Strong easy routine.<br /><br />Straws<br />An old classic penetration of two straws with some new Sankey twists to add in a ring.<br /><br />Button<br />A card is chosen, and a button is used to find it, the button is filly found sewn to the card. Very easy visual magic.<br /><br />Bill Transposition<br />A bill is borrowed and a corner torn off, another bill is held by the magician and the two bills change place.<br /><br />2 Coin 3 fly<br />Jay did his best to make it as difficult as possible to do a 3fly with only two coins, but came up with a solid easy routine.<br /><br />Signed, singed and delivered<br />Two singed tissues change places in a flame.<br /><br />Jay has countless effects and each one is a winner, more than anything else his humour is just fantastic, you can`t watch Jay without a smile on your face, also his passion for the art is so apparent, as it literally oozes out of him (at least I hope that what is was).<br /><br />Great lecture and many routines to take away.<br /><br />Insider<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/02/19/1125.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/02/19/s_1125.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-6794308390249212812011-02-19T11:32:00.002+00:002011-02-19T11:36:38.593+00:00Ruskin Magic 2We caught up with Adam Dadswell and Lee Smith last night in the Ruskin, watch the tricks below:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Lee Smith:</span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="269" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/r1ByYCqfgJw?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Adam Dadswell:</span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="425" height="269" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HDzYW3OYEyU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-24819780427443438012011-02-19T11:16:00.006+00:002011-02-19T11:58:02.781+00:00James Dimmare LectureJames Dimmare took questions and answers from the audience about his stage and dove/bird magic. He was asked about his vanishing bird cage and his stage attire and jacket. James then mentioned cruelty to animals and how to handle birds safely. <br /><br />It's not often there is a lecture like this about dove/bird magic so it was interesting to watch and listen to.<br /><br />This could have been a boring lecture/QandA luckily James has a good voice and interesting personality that keeps our attention.<br /><br />Matt - 7/10Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7422611270391684513.post-69964279882237475692011-02-19T09:38:00.001+00:002011-02-19T09:38:50.994+00:00Salvano Jnr. LectureGeoff us making notes as we speak, the review will be here shortly! Til' then here is a front row photo! <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/02/19/213.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/02/19/s_213.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Matt Parrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02826827584620215457noreply@blogger.com0