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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #2 on Jun 16, 2013, 11:45am »
Find the clues to win one of 25 pairs of tickets to Derren Brown's Infamous
To celebrate the unveiling of the new website, WhatsOnStage has teamed up with the producers of Derren Brown's latest live show, Infamous, which commences at the West End's Palace Theatre on 24 June, on an exclusive opening promotion.
The acclaimed TV magician and mind control expert, who is a two-time Olivier and WhatsOnStage Award winner for his previous stage outings, has filmed a special video (click the link on the homepage, see below) to welcome visitors and invite them to explore the new WhatsOnStage.com.
Competition codes, to give away 25 pairs of tickets to see Infamous, are hidden in mystery locations around the website. Users have until 10 July to find them and enter for a chance to win the tickets. Good luck!
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #3 on Jun 10, 2013, 12:08pm »
Another Magician appearing on the Ellen show.... The trick with the Mona Lisa is one I regulary perform and it kills! (by the way it was invented by Justin Flom, see the video above)
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #4 on Jun 8, 2013, 6:40pm »
I think Justin is Canadian and just isn't known over here outside of magic circles. He did come over last year to lecture and promote his new magic effect but I don't think he did any television or live performances.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #5 on Jun 8, 2013, 11:43am »
I would have gone on that run myself Mr Jinx, but my back is still bad, maybe next year. Penn and Teller are just brilliant, never heard of Justin From before, neat trick of his.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #9 on Jun 8, 2013, 9:55am »
Ultramarathon running magician has 135 mile race up his sleeve
Magician Oz Pearlman is currently training for July’s Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135-mile race from Death Valley to Mount Whitney in California that usually begins in 120 degree temperatures and climbs from 280 feet below sea level to an elevation of nearly 8,300 feet.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #15 on Jun 7, 2013, 5:02pm »
ITV are looking for people with an interest in hypnotism and being hypnotised for a big new ITV2 entertainment show. Anyone interested and available in London on the evening of Thursday 13th June should apply via the link below. You must be over 18.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #24 on Jun 2, 2013, 4:52pm »
Illusionist Derren Brown banned and escorted out of casino after attempting to play Blackjack
Illusionist Derren Brown was escorted out of a Birmingham casino on Saturday night after attempting to play Blackjack.
The 42-year-old mentalist, who frequently uses card tricks as part of his act, was banned from the city's Broadway Plaza Casino and led off the premises following his night out with friends over the weekend.
However, Derren, who is currently touring the UK with his live show INFAMOUS, was unsurprised by the ban, insisting he was more than happy to leave quietly.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #26 on Jun 2, 2013, 4:38pm »
BBC 4. Monday 3 June at 9pm.
Mechanical Marvels: Clockwork Dreams.
Documentary presented by Professor Simon Schaffer which charts the amazing and untold story of automata - extraordinary clockwork machines designed hundreds of years ago to mimic and recreate life.
The film brings the past to life in vivid detail as we see how and why these masterpieces were built. Travelling around Europe, Simon uncovers the history of these machines and shows us some of the most spectacular examples, from an entire working automaton city to a small boy who can be programmed to write and even a device that can play chess. All the machines Simon visits show a level of technical sophistication and ambition that still amazes today.
As well as the automata, Simon explains in great detail the world in which they were made - the hardship of the workers who built them, their role in global trade and the industrial revolution and the eccentric designers who dreamt them up. Finally, Simon reveals that to us that these long-forgotten marriages of art and engineering are actually the ancestors of many of our most loved modern technologies, from recorded music to the cinema and much of the digital world.
A man claiming to be Jesus is gaining followers and causing concern among cult experts in Australia.
Former IT specialist Alan John Miller, or AJ as he prefers to be known, runs a religious movement known as the Divine Truth from his home near the small town of Kingaroy in the state of Queensland.
Mr Miller claims that not only is he Christ, but his partner, Australian Mary Luck, is in fact Mary Magdalene, who according to the Bible was present at the crucifixion.
He told Sky News: “I have very clear memories of the crucifixion, but it wasn’t as harrowing for me as it was for others like Mary who was present.
People are starting to follow him, drawn into what they feel is a connection and wish to be close to him. But AJ says all they do is talk. He can’t understand where the cult idea has come from. Perhaps he should learn more about cults.
Also note, there are no ways to verify his highly questionable claims. In fact, they are completely implausible but, since we see a self-proclaimed Messiah every now and again, rather common.
Here is your associated movie suggestion:
Now, you listen here: ‘e’s not the Messiah, ‘e’s a very naughty boy! Now, go away!
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #36 on May 27, 2013, 1:41pm »
I had my bag dipped in a shop in Tenerife the year of Charles and Camilla's wedding. It was a horrendous experience one I will never forget, and completely ruined our Cruise,as I was left without cash and credit card. It was the quick actions of the British consulate that saved the day, and the rest of the hols. He was terrific, all I saw of the island was the inside of the police station and only made it back to the ship with 30 Min's to spare. So we all need to be aware and alert. Thanks Mr Jinx maybe anyone who watches the vid will learn something.
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Re: Second Child Death for Convicted Faith-Healing « Result #38 on May 25, 2013, 6:03pm »
Just picked this up from another forum I frequent ... bit more background...
"Faith-Healing Churches Linked to 2 Dozen Child Deaths CHOP doctor says laws need to be changed"
"Two Philadelphia faith-healing churches have a long history of the youngest members of their congregation dying because parents refused medical care.
Families who attend Faith Tabernacle Congregation in North Philadelphia and First Century Gospel Church in Juniata Park have lost more than two dozen children to illness since 1971, according to non-profit Children’s Healthcare Is a Legal Duty, Inc. (CHILD, Inc.). Both churches believe in the power of prayer over modern medicine.
Nice quote from a local doctor ... Dr. Paul Offit, Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, says a parent’s faith does not trump their health.
“Although, you are allowed to martyr yourself to your religion, you are not allowed to martyr your child to your religion,” he said.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #40 on May 25, 2013, 3:40pm »
ITV commissions single drama based on the life of Tommy Cooper
ITV has today confirmed commission of a single film about legendary comedian Tommy Cooper, written by Simon Nye and produced by multi award-winning production company, Left Bank Pictures.
Simon Nye’s script focuses on the dilemma the much-loved comedian faced when he fell in love with assistant Mary Kay and embarked upon a relationship that would last 17 years. Tommy was married to Gwen, whom he adored and affectionately nicknamed Dove. Tommy was unable to choose between Dove and Mary, and his untimely death live on air in 1984 meant that he never did.
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Re: Second Child Death for Convicted Faith-Healing « Result #42 on May 23, 2013, 12:55pm »
They need throwing in prison, their fucked up beliefs have cost the lives of two innocent children! It is murder in my book, no other explanation.
We live in the 21st century, the absolute least any child should expect is for its parents/guardians afford them the simplest and minimal of medical care.
They did neither, they sentenced these kids to slow painful deaths
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Re: Second Child Death for Convicted Faith-Healing « Result #44 on May 22, 2013, 3:22pm »
By way of an update .... looks like criminal charges and on homicide too ...
"Faith-Healers' Child Death Ruled As Homicide
The parents of an eight-month-old boy face charges after denying him medical care because of their religious beliefs.
The death of the eight-month-old son of a faith-healing couple has been ruled a homicide by a medical examiner.
Brandon Schaible died on April 18 at his home in Rhawnhurst, Philadelphia, from bacterial pneumonia, severe dehydration and an infection after his parents withheld medical care, according to a report by Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Gary Collins.
It read: "By the parents' own admission, they did not seek or provide medical care for their child."
Herbert and Catherine Schaible attend the First Century Gospel Church in Juniata Park. As fundamentalist Christians they shun medical care because of their faith in the power of prayer to heal.
The couple were sentenced to 10 years' probation in 2010 after their two-year-old son, Kent, died in 2009 from pneumonia.
At the time, prosecutors said the boy could have been saved with basic medical care, possibly even over-the-counter medication.
Defence lawyers argued their clients did not know how sick the child really was and that their beliefs had no impact on their care.
Last month, a judge ruled the couple - who have seven other children - violated a condition of their probation requiring them to seek medical care for their children.
They acknowledged that Brandon had been crying, experiencing diarrhoea and having trouble sleeping and breathing before his death.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #46 on May 19, 2013, 5:36pm »
Davenport’s Magic Kingdom.
Opening Season, 25th May 2013 - 30th September 2013. Since the 1890's, the Davenport family have been professional performing magicians and collectors of some of the most important artifacts in the world of Conjuring, Illusion and Mystery. Experience the unique story of this remarkable family and their place in British magical history through the timeline exhibition, films and their family magic show. Meet characters from the past, and visit L. Davenport Ltd's 1920's shop. Then sit back and enjoy a fun filled magic show for all the family to enjoy - included in the price of admission. Davenport's Magic Kingdom is Norfolk's newest attraction.
Davenport's Magic Kingdom, Cromer Road, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 0NB.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #47 on May 19, 2013, 5:30pm »
Review: Derren Brown at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham
Jaw-droppingly brilliant... that’s about all I can say about this show.
With eight nights still to play in the city, illusionist and hypnotist Derren pleaded with the audience not to give the game away.
But in truth, I couldn’t possibly reveal any trade secrets because I spent the whole two hour show scratching my head wondering ‘‘how on earth did he do that?’’
Without fear of spoiling any lucky ticket-holder’s enjoyment, I think I can report that Infamous, Derren’s sixth stage tour, is possibly his most captivating yet.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #48 on May 19, 2013, 5:19pm »
POINTLESS - 4.45pm on Saturday 25th May (50 minutes) on BBC 1.
Alexander Armstrong and co-host Richard Osman present a 'variety' celebrity special of the quiz that tests the depths of your general knowledge. These celebrities try to come up with the answers that no-one else could think of. Featuring Cannon and Ball, Hale and Pace, Keith Harris and Orville, Bobby Davro and Kenny Lynch, with a special appearance by Paul Daniels.
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Perhaps ... just perhaps .. « Result #50 on May 19, 2013, 11:19am »
OK people .... the times ,they are a'changing ... maybe..
Christianity declining 50pc faster than thought – as one in 10 under-25s is a Muslim
"Christianity could be facing a catastrophic collapse in Britain according to official figures suggesting it is declining 50 per cent faster than previously thought.
A new analysis of the 2011 census shows that a decade of mass immigration helped mask the scale of decline in Christian affiliation among the British-born population – while driving a dramatic increase in Islam, particularly among the young. It suggests that only a minority of people will describe themselves as Christians within the next decade, for first time."
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #53 on May 11, 2013, 8:10am »
This looks interesting - The Illusionists, UK Tour.
Direct from a completely sold out season at the Sydney Opera house in Australia, where the show sold over 3 million dollars of tickets in 8 days, William Morris Endeavour presents the most important live magic show currently touring the World, “The Illusionists”.
Seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth enact mind bending acts of magic and Illusion, many of which have never been seen before. Each Illusionist is a master in their own field. With an assembled cast of 20 sidekicks, they will perform a powerful mix of their most outrageous and unbelievable acts. Collectively, these performers have been seen by millions of people around the World and this production showcases their incredible talents together on stage for the very first time.
Audiences will witness jaw dropping acts of grand illusion, levitation, mind-reading, disappearance and for the first time ever in history, a full view water torture escape. Performed by the acclaimed escapologist Andrew Basso, he will hold his breath for over 4 minutes whilst attempting to escape from his underwater cell. This group of world-class performers take their cue from the showmanship of the great illusionists of the past - such as Harry Houdini – and pair it with a new and updated contemporary aesthetic, whose set and costume design lend the genre a theatricality and artistry that has rarely been seen before.
This critically acclaimed production has played to sold out crowds in Australia, Asia, South America, and is currently in the middle of its World Tour.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #58 on May 4, 2013, 3:37pm »
While magic has entertained us for thousands of years, it also has a long and colourful history of informing areas of scientific research, from cognitive psychology to treatment of paralysis, writes Michele Barker.
Think of your favourite magic trick. Is it as grandiose as David Copperfield’s Death Saw, or is it as simple as making a coin disappear in front of your very eyes?
These two very different tricks have the same effect; they delight and astound, leaving the audience to ponder (usually unsuccessfully):
How did they do that?
But while magic has entertained us for thousands of years, it also has a long and colourful history of informing areas of scientific research, from cognitive psychology to treatment of paralysis.
How could such a seemingly innocuous form of entertainment affect such diverse areas?
Re: Bill Roache, arrested over claims of rape « Result #60 on May 2, 2013, 11:43am »
its fortunate that there doesn't appear to be a statute of limitations on these crimes, or the victims waiting 40 years to come forward would have no case. why wait so long?
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Re: Bill Roache, arrested over claims of rape « Result #63 on May 2, 2013, 9:57am »
Just been on the news that Stuart Hall pleaded guilty in court. It makes you wonder what else is too come!!!. . I feel so sickened that people I liked and entertained us all over all these years, must have thought that, because they were who they where, they could get away with it.
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Re: Bill Roache, arrested over claims of rape « Result #67 on May 1, 2013, 6:54pm »
It seems to me any celebrity from the 60's & 70's is now fair game for rape or sexual abuse claims. The bandwagon must be creaking under the weight of people jumping on it.
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Bill Roache, arrested over claims of rape « Result #68 on May 1, 2013, 10:50am »
Coronation Street star Bill Roache was today sensationally arrested over claims he raped a 15-year-old girl in 1967. The 81-year-old actor, who has played strait-laced Ken Barlow for five decades, was held during a breakfast time swoop at his home in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
Iran attacked by Israeli Sorcerors... « Result #70 on Apr 30, 2013, 11:42pm »
FFS..
Quote:
As if freak explosions and sneaky computer viruses weren¡Çt enough, Iranian public figures have recently accused Jews and Israelis of wielding magic and sorcery against the Islamic Republic. But not against the country¡Çs suspicious nuclear program. No, no: Those sneaky Jews just wanted to rig the Iranian elections, with magic.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #81 on Apr 27, 2013, 10:33am »
Must say I enjoyed Trick Artist show on Ch4 last night. Some similar stunts to Jonathan Goodwin, but no pretense of it being real, very clear it was a magic show, so I accepted it as such and enjoyed it
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #83 on Apr 27, 2013, 8:34am »
Obituary - Hans Moretti Hans Moretti, who has died aged 84, was a magician, illusionist and escapologist who became well-known in Britain for his performances on The Paul Daniels Magic Show in the 1980s.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #84 on Apr 27, 2013, 8:22am »
A tragic story....
Local magicians are mourning the death of 25-year-old conjurer Kevin Tejan. Tejan lived in Arizona and posted this message on Facebook and themagiccafe.com last week:
“This will be my last post. I'm tired of never being able to make friends. I'm tired of not being to actually do something with a friend that I'll never have. I'm tired of going to mental health hospitals for attempted suicide and then come out and lose all my grant money. Life sucks, it really does, and I hate living life that is meaningless, with no future, and nothing to life for. I've never had a girlfriend in my life, I doubt I will. Never had any real friends. I'm sure this is an immature post or whatever, if so just ignore it. You won't hear from me again anyway. I'm hanging myself. Goodbye guys. I love you all.”
The story states how magic forums can be tough places and it's not wrong. I have seen some terrible things posted about other magicians; things that make one of Jon's rants look positively sedate. I'm a member of three of these forums including the one mentioned in the story (magic cafe) but I very rarely post as flame wars can quickly get out of hand. The last thread I posted was about Dynamo appearing on the Parkinson show. It quickly lapsed in to a slanging match between two of the regulars where Dynamo, rightly or wrongly, was dragged through the dirt. As a magician I am sometimes appalled by my fellow magi's actions.
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BBC Panorama - Secrets of Britain's Sharia Council « Result #86 on Apr 26, 2013, 7:18pm »
Duration: 30 minutes
Panorama goes undercover to investigate what is really happening in Britain's Sharia Councils - Islamic religious courts. Some women reveal they have suffered domestic violence ignored by these councils as campaigners say it is time to tackle the parallel legal system which can run counter to British law.
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Re: pic « Result #87 on Apr 26, 2013, 7:16pm »
Hi OK some times when you download a picture from a website they like to stop you, so change the url, so when you download it messes the image up, as has happened here.
Also remember to put a title for your posts instead of just "pic"
If you show me where the image is I will go grab it for you.
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Re: Mr Jinx's Magic Thread « Result #90 on Apr 26, 2013, 5:20pm »
A message from Paul Daniels-
I finally got round to doing the DVDs of the Paul Daniels Magic Show Number 002. This one features me doing the Rising Matchbox, the Egg Bag, the Endless Chain, the Mission Impossible Card Trick (from an idea by Gaetan Bloom and the guests were the brilliant George Carl and the amazing Morettis doing the cardboard sword box.
The quality is excellent and if you want one send £14 to thepauldaniels@gmail.com via PayPal.
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Win Spartacus: War of the Damned on DVD « Result #95 on Apr 25, 2013, 12:45pm »
Win Spartacus: War of the Damned on DVD
Spartacus: War of the Damned - the epic final season of the Spartacus saga - is out on DVD and Blu-ray on 29 April 2013. Relive every ferocious battle, every rallying speech and THAT ending over and over! Spartacus is the box set your collection is missing!
To celebrate the release, we have a copy of Spartacus: War of the Damned on DVD to give away to one lucky winner!
Synopsis: Gaius Claudius Glaber is dead. The rebellion has swelled to thousands of freed slaves, and Spartacus, alongside his generals Crixus, Gannicus and Agron, prepares for war with Rome. The Roman Senate turns to Marcus Crassus, a wealthy, strategic politician, for aid. With a young Julius Caesar as an ally, Crassus must crush the rebellion. The epic conclusion of a legendary journey, "Spartacus: War of the Damned" unleashes a battle unlike anything ever seen before.
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Re: Liverpool 2 - 2 Chelsea - Images & Videos « Result #96 on Apr 25, 2013, 12:11pm »
Not surprised at all. This is Suarez after all, The Fergie Association hate him and Liverpool. Look at some of those other bans, David Prutton and Di Canio got 10 and 11 game bans for shoving a ref!!! Yet Ben Thatcher took a run up, elbowed Mendes and left him unconscious and only got 8 game ban!
If people cant see a conspiracy against Suarez and Liverpool now then you must be blind.
Reminder. The ONLY other case of biting was Jermaine Defoe biting Javier Mascherano, Defoe had NO ban, and NO fine!
That list shows that Suarez would have been better off headbutting or elbowing Ivanovic instead of ATTEMPTING to bite him!
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Re: Liverpool 2 - 2 Chelsea - Images & Videos « Result #97 on Apr 24, 2013, 5:32pm »
10 game ban!! WOW!!!
Longest bans handed out by FA •9 months - Manchester United's Eric Cantona for 'kung-fu' kicking a supporter in 1995 •9 months - Chelsea keeper Mark Bosnich who tested positive for cocaine in 2003 •8 months - Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United for missing a drugs test in 2003 •7 months - Sacked Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu for failing a drug test in 2004 •12 games - QPR's Joey Barton for two counts of violent conduct against Manchester City players in 2012 •11 games - Sheffield Wednesday's Paolo Di Canio for pushing referee Paul Alc*ck in 1998 •10 games - Southampton's David Prutton for shoving referee Alan Wiley in 2005 •10 games - Luis Suarez for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic in 2013 •9 games - Paul Davis of Arsenal for punching Southampton's Glenn c*ckerill in 1988 and breaking his jaw •8 games - Luis Suarez for racially abusing Patrice Evra in 2011 •8 games - Man City's Ben Thatcher for elbowing Portsmouth's Pedro Mendes in 2006