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Written by Steve Graham
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Friday, 03 February 2012 21:15 |
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On the last Thursday of every Month, Stephen Barry and Russell Levinson bring you an evening of mystery at The Drayton Court. They personally hand pick the country's top magical acts to perform miracles right before your very eyes and every show is different.
You will laugh and be entertained as the performers read your thoughts and show you the impossible. Relax with a drink or two and prepare to be amazed.
Next show: THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2012 at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
Acts: Neil Henry, Wes Zaharuk, Terry Herbert, Dean Maudsley Host: Alan Green
Venue: The Drayton Court, 2 The Avenue, Ealing, London. W13 8PH.
Tickets available on the night at the door or online at http://www.catc.moonfruit.co.uk |
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Member Performances
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Written by Keith Churcher
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Wednesday, 08 February 2012 11:10 |
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 Yesterday evening, Simon Williams faced the all-but-one Ladies audience at the February meeting of the Chazey W.I. Following his introduction he gave a brief outline of his background and how a hobby had become so much a part of his life. Simon explained that following his retirement from the Police Force, his children had arranged a special surprise visit for him - with the local Funeral Director! The various "departure options" were shown to the - at this stage, slightly puzzled audience - by means of a large drawing which was gradually folded down to reveal less expensive options. The final picture, turned out to be a Dustbin - but well within the family budget!
This humorous opening set the scene for the evening as Simon, aided by his visual presentation showed examples of Optical Illusions, mysterious pictures which were not quite as seen initially, through to his early experience of seeing a real Magician at his School's Christmas Entertainment. From a disappointing present of "A Book !" which he later found to be about Conjuring came his awakened interest in the possibilities of learning and performing.
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Mo Weller Memorial Service |
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Written by Clive Winterton
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Monday, 23 January 2012 13:25 |
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The memorial service for Maurice (Mo) Weller will be held at 10th of February at midday, Mary Magdalane Church, Tilehurst, RG316DR. All welcome. If there is anyone who would like to contribute something to the service then please contact Diane on 011898441708
The service will be followed by simple refreshments and afterward the ashes will be taken to Caversham to be placed with other departed members of the Weller family. |
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Ian Souch - Reality Vaccine Mentalism Show , South Street Theatre Reading - 27th Jan 2012 |
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Written by Clive Winterton
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 10:51 |
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 'Sorry, the show is sold out' was the response at the door of the South Street Theatre on my arrival. Fortunately I was one of the close up workers along with Damian Oke and Chris Marris who were doing the pre-show close up magic.
Ian dedicated the show to the late Mo Weller. The show has been a steady work in progress over the years. He has taken it to both the Edinburgh and Camden Fringes and numerous theatres.
The show is themed as he enters the stage dressed in a Victorian outfit as Dr Souche', a somewhat crackpot scientist performing Mind Experiments on his audience. His effects range from guessing a card thought of to divining the number someone is thinking about in a phone directory.
Ian employs good use of music to enhance the atmosphere. This is noticeably so during an enchanting 'eye reading' card piece as well has his finale Russian Roulette routine. Ian mentioned his interest in engaging all the senses and this could be seen when he performed an Aura experiment and the lights on stage changed colour noticeably every 5 seconds – was he manipulating the colour choice of the spectator?
One of my favourites was a complex routine which Ian put together himself involving a book test, auto-suggestion and hospitals. As the Camden reviewer snipelondon said, 'it was a bamboozler'.
Ian also has a knack at putting his spectators at ease, so much so that I have heard people want to volunteer to go on stage – now there's a first!
I understand the theatre enjoyed the show so much they have asked him back in June later this year. We will also have the opportunity to see part of his act on the 11th of May at the annual dinner.
Further information can be found at - http://www.facebook.com/realityvaccine or Ians website - http://www.mentalmagicman.co.uk/ |
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Funny Tricks with Ian Keable |
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Written by Andrew Webb
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Tuesday, 10 January 2012 16:13 |
'Funny Tricks with Ian Keable', stars (obviously!) Ian Keable, Winner of The Magic Circle Comedy Award, and takes place at Reading's South Street venue;
South Street, 21 South Street, Reading, Berks RG1 4QU
The show is at 8pm, on Thursday, 23rd February 2012
To book tickets (£10 / £8 conks, subject to booking fee)
The Box Office: 0118 960 6060
Online at http://bit.ly/ttJr54 |
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