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Post by Mr Jinx on Feb 4, 2020 19:26:20 GMT
A week on Sunday I'll be attending a talk by Uri Geller at the BMC Magic Convention. I've been in touch with the organisers and they've spoken to Uri and he's agreed to sign my copy of The Magic of Uri Geller by the Amazing Randi (who also signed it a few years ago). Excited!!
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Feb 6, 2020 14:50:28 GMT
Brilliant! Look forward to hearing your thoughts on the whole talk
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Post by Mr Jinx on Feb 10, 2020 17:31:29 GMT
Archive video of the great Hans Moretti. Be warned, it's a bit gruesome.
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Post by Mr Jinx on Mar 22, 2020 12:40:22 GMT
Uri Geller @ The Blackpool Magic Convention.
I had been planning to do a write up on Gellers appearance at the BMC. However, I can now go one better...... Video of his talk, password if required 1111 - click the box where it says 'Watch on Vimeo'.
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Mar 23, 2020 10:37:12 GMT
Will download and watch later, thanks!
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Mar 24, 2020 14:00:11 GMT
Watching it now, I always loved Geller. He truly is a fascinating man, could listen to him all day.
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Post by Mr Jinx on Apr 9, 2020 12:56:53 GMT
Watching it now, I always loved Geller. He truly is a fascinating man, could listen to him all day. What did you make of it? There were a few magicians who walked out but I get the feeling they weren't fans of Geller and only went so that they could leave 'in disgust', pretty pointless gesture really as few people noticed and fewer cared! The girlfriend and I were fortunate enough to meet him the night before and got to spend a few minutes talking to him. He was gracious enough to sign my copy of The Magic of Uri Geller which James Randi had also signed. He commented that he bares Randi no ill-will.  |
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Apr 9, 2020 15:16:41 GMT
I loved it, from start to end, although he seemed to lose his point a few times like when he got someone up from the audience on stage and then they stood there for ten minutes doing nothing. Its a bit pathetic to walk out. Geller actually gave some incredibly good advice to those present. Why would he? For the same reason I never hated Derek Acorah, without Derek, I would not be writing this right now. If Randi had never spoke or written about Geller, I doubt Geller would have become the worldwide phenomena he is. There are better magicians than Geller, he even admits that he will see some things like the fork bend and he is amazed. But Geller as he pointed out, was the first, he was original, and that's the point so many magicians i think miss. Look at the people who go on Penn and Teller Fool Us, 99% of them just do old tricks, so of course P&T will know how it is done. The ones that tend to fool them are the ones that do something original, or some s*itty card trick. |
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Apr 9, 2020 15:18:08 GMT
The same can also be said about mediums, the ones that tend to do the best are the ones who have a gimmick or who offer something a bit different.
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Post by Mr Jinx on Apr 15, 2020 14:03:12 GMT
A little light relief courtesy of Whats On Stage........
In an on-going bid to keep people's spirits up in these strange and uncertain times at WOS Towers we thought we'd return to one of our favourite subjects to spread cheer – the best questions and oddest comments from audience members to box office staff. These are some of our favourite regulars. You'd be amazed how often they are asked!
And let us state it right now – all of these are true.
• What time does the 8 o'clock show start?
• Can I have seats facing the stage please?
• Sorry we only have singles left madam.
OK – do you have two of them together?
• What time is the matinee?
2.30.
Is that 2.30pm?
• I'm sorry but we only have restricted view tickets left.
What does that mean?
It means that you won't be able to see everything.
Oh, at what point will we have to leave?
• I had a tall person in front of me – I couldn't see a thing. You should arrange your audience in height order…
• When Miss Saigon was playing in the West End, a customer asked one of the front of house;
What time roughly does the roof open to allow the helicopter to fly in? I'd like to stand outside and watch…
• During the IRA bombing campaign in London, someone genuinely asked the following;
I don't suppose you can tell me where the next bomb's going to be can you?
• Query at the Novello Theatre where Mamma Mia! plays;
Is Meryl Streep on tonight?
• Question for the Queen's (now the Sondheim) Theatre box office one time;
Customer: Do you have any tickets for The Lion King?
Box Office: No madam, this is Les Misérables?
Customer: Oh – don't all the theatres show all the shows?
• To the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park;
Is the theatre air-conditioned?
• Box office staff: Hi sir – did you buy your ticket from an agent?
Customer: No, he was definitely white.
And two lovely stories to end on…
• During the run of Noises Off one patron walked out shortly after the start demanding a refund because they hadn't paid to "watch a rehearsal".
• And our favourite is the true story of a the lady who walked out half way through the first act of Madame de Sade (with Judi Dench) demanding a refund. She thought she'd bought tickets for Madame Tussauds.
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Post by Mr Jinx on Apr 29, 2020 0:24:10 GMT
Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy being treated for COVID-19 - Get well soon Roy! CLICK HERE |
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Apr 29, 2020 15:48:46 GMT
Did you see the new Dynama 3 part show?
Usual street magic stuff, but interesting look at his recent health problems etc.
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Post by Mr Jinx on Apr 30, 2020 19:12:27 GMT
RIP Norm Nielsen, another loss to the magic world - CLICK HERENorm Neilsen on the Paul Daniels Show |
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Post by Mr Jinx on May 9, 2020 11:16:19 GMT
RIP Roy Horn - Unfortunately, Roy lost his fight with the Coronavirus on May 8th = CLICK |
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Post by Mr Jinx on Jun 5, 2020 9:02:17 GMT
Paul Zenon's Trick or Treat TV Special in 2000.
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Jun 8, 2020 18:29:28 GMT
Might have to download that!
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Post by Mr Jinx on Jun 28, 2020 10:08:55 GMT
Doug Henning's World of Magic 1976. This is the full show with magic guest Ricky Jay and was the second show from Doug Henning to go out live in the US. This recording is from a UK transmission which went out on ITV in 1987.
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Post by Mr Jinx on Jun 30, 2020 9:12:11 GMT
As an honorary cast member I was shocked and saddened to hear that Cirque du Soleil has filed for bankruptcy protection. I hope and pray that they're able to re-work their finances. Full story CLICK |
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Jun 30, 2020 12:29:34 GMT
That's sad, lets hope they can do something to come back
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Post by Mr Jinx on Aug 10, 2020 11:30:23 GMT
Ricky Jay - Con Expert - 1990
Ricky was one of the finest card handlers ever.
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