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 Previous recipients include Ken Brooke, Wayne Dobson, Paul Daniels, Ali Bongo, Geoffrey Durham and Jay MarshallJack Delvin, President of The Magic Circle, has been awarded the Murray Award for services to magic. The prestigious award is named after Murray, the internationally-known Australian magician and illusionist who received the first award in 1974. Previous recipients include Ken Brooke, Wayne Dobson, Paul Daniels, Ali Bongo, Geoffrey Durham and Jay Marshall. On receiving the Murray Award from Alan Coventry, President of the Blackpool Magicians Club, Jack reminisced on first seeing Murray at the age of 12 and later meeting him at the Blackpool convention where he received generous help and guidance in the early stages of his career. Further information: Nick Fitzherbert, PRO The Magic Circle 07876 352677
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 He will be especially remembered for his generosity with help and advice to fellow magicians Patrick Page, Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, the renowned magician, has died after a long illness, The Magic Circle announces with great regret.
He was 80 and a longstanding member of The Inner Magic Circle, Patrick Page had a long and varied career that combined highly acclaimed and entertaining performance with work as a magic dealer, inventor, teacher, author and consultant to TV and film. Derren Brown was one of the first among the magic fraternity to pay tribute to Patrick Page, who will be especially remembered for his generosity with help and advice to fellow magicians. News Scotsman Obiturary |
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 Derrick Speight has died aged 83. Derrick was an Honorary Vice-President, past Chairman of Council, and served as an Officer longer than any other member. He was a key member of the team who co-ordinated the refurbishment of our HQ and was always a tireless worker for TMC. He was awarded the Gold Medal in the year 2000 for his services. Derrick Speight's obituary appears in The Telegraph.
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 David Nixon’s wife Vivienne, son Nicholas and daughter Mandy were among the Nixon family members attending the eventThe launch of the new biography David Nixon: Entertainer with the Magic Touch by Edwin A. Dawes and Stephen Short was celebrated at The Magic Circle on Monday, November 30th, with a special lecture and show attended by members of the Nixon family. David Nixon’s wife Vivienne, son Nicholas and daughter Mandy were among the Nixon family members attending the event, which started with a lecture by Eddie Dawes on the man described as ‘the father of magic on television’. A tribute show followed with performances of tricks closely associated with Nixon’s career featuring Chris Woodward, Terry Seabrooke, Fay Presto and Colin Rose. Alan Shaxon, who tore and restored a newspaper strip, recounted how an appearance on the Nixon TV show kick-started his professional career and Peter Scarlett concluded the live action with Nixon’s signature card in cigarette routine. Film clips included ‘Dizzy Limit’, the transposition with Anita Harris, and many clips of the sadly missed Ali Bongo who acted as magical adviser to David Nixon in the 1970s. |
 Noel Britten received the Carlton Comedy Award from The Magic Circle for outstanding use of comedy and magicNoel Britten receives The Magic Circle’s Carlton Comedy Award. Acclaimed comedian and member of The Magic Circle Noel Britten added to his trophy cabinet this week on receiving the Carlton Comedy Award from The Magic Circle for outstanding use of comedy and magic. Named after legendary magician Carlton, aka ‘the Human Hairpin’, the Carlton Comedy Award is awarded annually by The Magic Circle. Previous winners include Terry Seabrooke, Graham Jolley and John Archer. As he accepted the Carlton Award from past president of The Magic Circle, Alan Shaxon, Noel made special mention of Richard McDougall and Alan Alan, each of whom had provided help and inspiration over the years. Previous awards include 'Hackney Empire New Act of the Year' and 'Ha Bloody Ha New Act of the Year' |
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The Magic Circle Awards Banquet 2009. On Saturday, November 21st, at the Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury, London, The Magic Circle staged their annual Awards Banquet. The following awards were announced: David Devant Award, posthumously to Ali Bongo.
Cecil Lyle Award for best trick in The Magic Circular to Tim Sutton.
John Nevil Maskelyne Literary Award to Chris Woodward.
Maskelyne Award to Terry Seabrooke.
Carlton Comedy Award to Noel Britten (announced at a later date).
Silver Wands went to Jack Delvin, Alan & Barbara Astra, Keith & Carol Cooper. |
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If I did know how he did it, I would not be able to say because the first rule of The Magic Circle is not to tell your secretsThe Magic Circle is often asked to comment on latest stunts, most recently by the excellent Derren Brown. Below are links to some of our responses in the media.
Fans split between scepticism and wonder at Brown stunt
InTheNews.co.uk
Fellow performers were reticent about Brown's possible methods for the lottery numbers stunt, with Jack Delvin, president of the Magic Circle, ... How did he do THAT? Derren Brown predicts winning lottery numbers ...
Daily Mail
He added: 'This will shock the world of magic.' Jack Delvin, president of the Magic Circle, said: 'If I did know how he did it, I would not be able to say ... Paul Daniels urges Derren Brown to get one wrong in lottery trick
guardian.co.uk
The Magic Circle - of which Brown is not a member - was also cautious about lifting the cloak of secrecy. Jack Delvin, its new president, said Brown had ... |
 Jack Delvin has spent a lifetime in magic and is as passionate about magic and its future today as he was when he first started outIllusionist Jack Delvin has been elected by the members of the exclusive magicians’ club as their new president.
A professional illusionist for over 50 years, Delvin was a close friend of the recently departed Ali Bongo, his predecessor. In his career he has performed for the Sultan of Brunei and at leading theatres including the London Palladium and Her Majesty’s Theatre. He has also appeared and advised on television shows such as One Foot in the Grave and Noel Edmond’s House Party. |
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