Not magic, perhaps, but certainly magical, Fuma-Kai is an incredible performance by Japanese multimedia dance and martial arts troupe, Enra. Directed by Nobuyuki Hanabusa, it was shown as part of Japan’s Olympics bid last year. If you’re into juggling don’t miss the amazing diablo work about two-thirds of the way through.
The performers are Maki Yokoyama, Saya Watatani, Tachun, Yusaku Mochizuki and Tsuyoshi Kaseda. The music is by Yuko Sonoda (Hanabusa remix version).
It must have done its job as Tokyo was chosen to host the 2020 Olympics.
In case the Loungers were wondering where I was last Saturday, I can assure you that no Argentine Tango was involved on this occasion. Andy/Ashton and I spent a fascinating — indeed magical — day at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park discussing plans and preparations for the Ymedeca event the Magick Lounge is involved in. We had conflagration conversations with the artist, Hester Reeve, and a talk and guided walk with the YSP’s Senor Curator, Helen Pheby.
Steve Gore finds Pete’s card at the climax of an entertaining gambling routine at last night’s lecture.
I’m sure that Sheffield Circle members and Loungers alike all came away with something they can use. Sales of his commercial products at lecture night discounts were brisk.
Steve had lecture notes for sale, but I thought it was a nice touch that everyone was able to receive a free copy by email if they wished. (And a pretty good marketing ploy too; other lecturers please note!)
For the Sheffield Circle March meeting Steve Gore will be presenting his lecture which has received excellent reviews at the IBM British Ring Convention, the British Magical Society, and even the Blackpool Magicians Club. It will include lots of his original effects, including ‘Trick Photography’, which MagicWeek called “Close-up Trick of the Year” and ‘Visions from Vegas’, which is an ingenious mental effect using a new method in magic. Watch it below:
It won’t be all close-up though, there are effects for stage, stand-up and kids too, so there’s something for everyone. The majority of his effects are also easy to master, allowing you to focus on the presentation or to run through your ready repertoire of one-liners. Here’s what others have said:
“The moment I walked in the room there was a sense of “This is a man who takes what he does seriously, and wants to give of his best” — Keith Wells, Leicester Magic Circle.
“One of the best lectures I have seen at the Guild and I joined in 1989!” — John Scott, Nottingham Guild of Magicians.
“A good crowd was assembled for what turned out to be an afternoon full of original ideas, lateral magical thinking and, on occasions, the clever blending of known effects to create a whole new impact.” — Brian Lead, Modern Mystic League
“It was professional in every respect from dress to the presentation of the effects whether they be close-up, stage or children’s magic.” — Liz Warlock, British Magical Society
“Your presentation for the York Society last night was excellent with a capital ‘E’. It was one of the most professional presentations I have seen in recent times. I thought your explanations were clear and concise, as was demonstrated by the very few questions asked with each illusion.” — Austin Siviter, YSM
A nice touch is that everyone who attends Steve’s lecture will receive a free PDF copy of his lecture notes.
I’m sure that this will be another not-to-be-missed lecture. The date is Thursday 6 March. Doors open at 7:02 p.m. and we start at 7:30. The venue is, of course, The Magick Lounge, 82 Broad Street, Sheffield, S2 5TG. Cost is free to members in good standing of the Sheffield Circle of Magicians, £10 for visitors. See you there.
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