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Shows in 2014

Happy new year! Here’s some information about some of the shows we’ve got lined up so far for 2014:

In addition to all the shows, we’re also working on a brand new act. With a new act, comes new props – and Bernie just had to take a look inside.

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Hopefully, we’ll be showing you some sneak previews of elements from our new act over the next few months – but not too many as we want to keep it a surprise!

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Two Eras in One Day

It’s rather fitting that, after a weekend revolving around time travel with Doctor Who, we visited the both the Victorian and Medieval eras in one day.

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We were in Beaumaris for their Victorian Christmas Festival, performing Christmas themed shows and close up magic for most of the day. Keiran, the dancing statue, also joined us in the square to keep the crowds entertained. It was a little cold and wet, but that didn’t deter the visitors from flocking to the town.

www.facebook.com/pages/Visit-Beaumaris

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Later that evening, we travelled up to Caer Rhun hall, in the Conwy valley, to entertain the diners at a medieval banquet. The hall was amazing, with roaring open fires to keep everyone warm. It was fabulous to see everyone all dressed up in Medieval costume and joining in the fun and games with such enthusiasm.

www.caerrhunhall.co.uk

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Oxjam Llandudno – Jamming by the Sea

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Oxjam Llandudno is an acoustic and accapella music night in Club 147, as part of Oxfam’s nationwide, volunteer run, music festival Oxjam. The night will open with a short DJ set, and then there will be a full evening of brilliant music and information on Oxfam’s current campaigns. So come and join us on November the 15th for a brilliant night of fun, fundraising and great music!

  • An opening DJ set from Groove Van Soul (Tudno FM, 107.8 fm) B2B with Out of Controls, DJ Johnstone (from Swansea)
  • Kiana Rotcelle – accapella indie solo act
  • Al Manouch – acoustic traditional folk solo act,
  • Kris Saber – accapella blues jazz solo act,
  • Vanessa Torisheju Akehurst -acoustic accapella funk blues act,
  • Rich Ashton – acoustic indie solo act.
  • Luke James – acoustic indie solo act
  • Heidi Evans – folk, indie, blues acoustic solo act
  • You will be guided through the nights entertainment by compère and magician Jay Gatling.

Tickets for Oxjam Llandudno will be available from Club 147 and will cost £3. Tickets will also be available on the night

Take a look at the official Oxjam Llandudno page for full details.

Check out the Oxjam Llandudno event on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest news:

You can donate via the Oxjam Llandudno JustGiving page

“Oxjam is a volunteer-run fundraising venture on behalf of Oxfam GB (Registered charity no. England & Wales 202918, Scotland SC03942) All profits from individual Oxjam events go to Oxfam GB”

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Review of Seaside Special in the Budget

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Jay and I are both members of the British Ring of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and we had a lovely surprise when we opened our copy of this month’s Budget magazine.

As you can see, Maggie Tucker saw Seaside Special recently, and came backstage to chat with us after the show.

It’s always nice to know that people have enjoyed watching us,  and the shows that we take part in.

This was the best £6.00 I’ve spent in a long, long time.

Jenna Grace, a vocalist, sang (amongst others) a song from Les Misérables as expertly as that from the actual stage and film productions. She was excellent. Mel Blake is a top TV comedian and it showed… very funny. The Linzi Grace Dancers performed four times during the show and were very energetic and fast paced. Now to the magic…

Jay Gatling performed a lovely solo spot in the first half with a series of entertaining rope effects. Then, in the second half, Jay & Amelia, as Elemental, wowed the audience with their illusions and manipulations. It was good to see so many original touches that no doubt helped to secure them two British Ring prizes, in 2011, including the Dittia Shield for manipulation. Jay’s manipulative skills, on this night, were outstanding and he and Amelia worked so well together in the second half.

I was pleased to be able to chat with them backstage after the show, and congratulate them on two terrific performances. The two hours just flew by.

I highly recommend magicians and their families to see this show, especially when you realise that ALL the proceeds go to a charity that helps sick and disabled children in North Wales.”

The Budget, September 2013

Seaside Special is on at the Town Hall in Llandudno every week until the 2nd of October, and all proceeds go to Happy Faces Children’s Charity. Click here for more information.