// Manager Output// Now do Steps 1, 2 and 3 //Select the File menu bar item //Click on Save As... //Change Save as type: to Text File(*.txt) //Click on the Save button //Select File menu bar item //Click on Close //Open file -- Manager Output.txt in Notepad // 1. Use Notepad File Menu bar option // 2. Then Save as... news.txt // 3. Close Notepad, check site and upload add('SET OF FOUR A4 MAGIC PRINTS PRINTED ON CANVAS CARD','30.00','','','','


Something very special!

A4 SIZE MAGIC PRINTS ON CANVAS CARD (SET OF FOUR UNFRAMED)

These are fantastic prints taken from the originals. Each one is beautifully printed on A4 Canvas Card.

Ready to frame in the frame of your choice.

These prints are stunning & real works of art, they will look great in your Magic Den!

The ideal gift for the "Magical" person in your life!

(Please note that the copyright symbols are only for the purpose of this website,& do not appear on the front of the actual prints!)

') add('YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION TO REEL MAGIC DVD STARTING FROM THE JUNE 08 EDITION (Johnny Thompson)','36.00','http://www.murphysmagicsupplies.com/video/clips/DVDREELMAGIC_05-VIDEO1.wmv','reel magic latest.JPG','','
THE BIGGEST BARGAIN IN MAGIC!!

SIX BUMPER ISSUES PER YEAR DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR POST FREE!

Starting from the June edition featuring Johnny Thomson!

Andrew Pinard -Continuum
Legendary performer Johnny Thompson and Andrew sit down for Part One of a conversation covering his early years, character development, the creation of The Great Tomsoni & Co. and the importance of Vernon.

At the Magic Castle
Kozmo interviews Gregory Wilson on creating patter: "From Page To Stage"

Columns:

Simon Lovell - Simon Said It!
What's more important: the magician or the trick?

Garrett Thomas - "Try This At Home"
breaking down the moves to make your magic flow.

Jon Armstrong - Small Things, Big Difference
On the "Biddle Grip"

Reviews:

David Regal - Tricks of the Trade.

Wayne Kawamoto - Choice Cuts
Eugene Burger discusses his new DVD -- Eugene Burger Presents: Exploring Magical Presentation.

Bonus Tricks:

Johnny Thompson - "The Biddle Trick"
from Johnny Thompson: Commercial Classics of Magic, Volume 3 published by L&L Publishing

Liam Montier - "Visual Voodoo"
from The Wicked World of Liam Montier, Volume 1 published by Big Blind Media.

Gregory Wilson - "Kissing Up"
from Gregory Wilson: In Action, Volume 2 published by L&L Publishing.

Running Time Approximately 120min

SIX BUMPER ISSUES PER YEAR DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR POST FREE!


ORDER FROM THIS WEBSITE OR PHONE FREEPHONE 0800 118 26 55') // add('FANTASTIC SALE PLUS EXTENDED OPENING TIMES FOR THIS WEEKEND!','','','','','



Our FANTASTIC Bank Holiday Sale (10% off EVERYTHING including Mail Order with FREE shipping!) Commences this Sat 23rd August at 8am!

We shall also be open Sunday 24th August at 10am closing at 3pm again with 10% Discount.

On the Bank Holiday Monday 25th August we shall also be open at 10am - 3pm with 10% off all stock.

Please note: the discounts will NOT apply to Paypal Payments over the web. You will need to phone or email your orders. You can phone us FREEPHONE on 0800 118 26 55 or email from the bottom of EVERY PAGE direct from this site.



') // add('TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBER','','','temporary phone number.JPG','','



Whilst our phone lines are down,we can be contacted on the above number. We apologise for the inconvenience.
') // add('PHONE LINES ARE DOWN','','','','','
Hi, this is Mike. I'm sorry to report that our phone lines are down at the moment. The phone will ring at the exchange, but not here in the Studio!

I am open for business, as per our usual times 8am - 1pm & 5pm - 7pm.

Orders can still be placed via the website, the internet is unaffected.

Hopefully the phone situation will get resolved real soon.

All good wishes

Mike

') // add('FANTASTIC SALE PLUS EXTENDED OPENING TIMES FOR NEXT WEEKEND!','','','10% OFF BANK HOLIDAY.JPG','','





FANTASTIC SALE NEXT BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND PLUS EXTENDED OPENING TIMES!

Our FANTASTIC Bank Holiday Sale (10% off EVERYTHING including Mail Order with FREE shipping!) Commences next Sat 24th August at 8am!

We shall also be open Sunday 25th August at 10am closing at 3pm again with 10% Discount.

On the Bank Holiday Monday 26th August we shall also be open at 10am - 3pm with 10% off all stock.

Please note: the discounts will NOT apply to Paypal Payments over the web. You will need to phone or email your orders. You can phone us FREEPHONE on 0800 118 26 55 or email from the bottom of EVERY PAGE direct from this site.

') // add(' STOP PRESS! THE SOUTHERN ENGLAND MAGIC CONVENTION LATEST NEWS!','','','','','
Hi this is Mike Danata. At 1am this morning (6th August 2008) I had a phonecall from Collin Richardson (one of the organisers of the Southern England Magic Convention) he was both concerned & agitated by a phonecall that he had received from Derek Lever (organiser of the Blackpool Magic Club Convention) Collin has since published a statement on the Southern England Magic Convention website concerning this call,which is as follows:

At 12:30am in the early hours of 6th August 2008 Collin Richardson, one of the organisers of this event recieved a phone call from Derek Lever, the organiser of the Blackpool Magic Convention, in an attempt to dictate the content of this website, and stating that he was refunding monies spent on tickets for the Blackpool Convention 2009 and all organisers of the Southern England Magic Convention have been banned for life from the Blackpool Convention. On the basis that England is a democracy, Collin Richardson declined to submit to any attempts of intimidation or disruption of the legal operations of the Southern England Magic Convention.

GCR PROMOTIONS

(Collin Richardson, Geoff Pescud)

In co-operation with the Surrey Society of Magicians


') add('A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MIKE DANATA:

','','','','','



For many years the above image was the logo for Geoff Maltby's "Repro Magic". It is with a mixture of emotions, that I have to announce that due to health issues, Geoff from Repro will shortly be retiring (although I am sure he will still be doing something in connection with magic!)

I have now purchased all the remaining stocks held by Repro, plus copyrights to many books & tricks that were still held by the company. So although the Repro Rabbit in the logo, appears to be waving "Goodbye" he's actually saying "Hi!" as he moves from London to Bournemouth!

A little of Repro Magic will live alongside Mike Danata's Magic Studio, as we reintroduce some real gems of magic, that just may have been forgotten about! (especially with so many "New" items coming out these days, on an almost daily basis.)

I shall have my work cut out over the next few months, to introduce the items into our already HUGE range! so keep checking the website.....

I've known Geoff for over 30 years, & as a professional performer I turned to Geoff to buy much of what I performed professionally, often buying all the latest items, in an age when there wasn't so many people dealing in magic, like there is now! also with a much more limited (hand picked) range!

I'm both excited by what I have acquired, & very sad because of the end of an era.

I would like to take this opportunity, to wish Geoff & his partner William all the very best for the future................


Mike Danata July 26th 2008



') // add('A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MIKE DANATA:','','','repro rabbit.JPG','','
For many years the above image was the logo for Geoff Maltby's "Repro Magic". It is with a mixture of emotions, that I have to announce that due to health issues, Geoff from Repro will shortly be retiring (although I am sure he will still be doing something in connection with magic!) I have now purchased all the remaining stocks held by Repro, plus copyrights to many books & tricks that were still held by the company. So although the Repro Rabbit in the logo, appears to be waving "Goodbye" he's actually saying "Hi!" as he moves from London to Bournemouth!

A little of Repro Magic will live alongside Mike Danata's Magic Studio, as we re introduce some gems of magic, that just may have been forgotten about (especially with so many "New" items coming out these days, on an almost daily basis.)

I shall have my work cut out over the next few months, to introduce the items into our already HUGE range! so keep checking the website.....

I've known Geoff for over 30 years, & as a professional performer I turned to Geoff to buy much of what I performed professionally, often buying all the latest items, in an age when there wasn't so many people dealing in magic, like there is now!

I'm both excited by what I have acquired, & very sad because of the end of an era.

I would like to take this opportunity, to wish Geoff & his partner William all the very best for the future................

Mike Danata 26th July 2008


') add('TERRY SEABROOKE & WAYNE DOBSON'S SIGNED NOTE IN WALLET! (COMPLETE WITH BEST WALLET ','28.99','','note in wallet.JPG','','
This is the BEST wallet currently available for the signed note/card in wallet effect! This has been a feature for many years in both the acts of Wayne Dobson & Terry Seabrooke.

For over thirty years it was also the feature effect in the act of Mike Danata, with a slightly different premise, although based on the original Terry Seabrooke routine.

Lots of scope for comedy & byplay, this comes COMPLETE with the perfect (stiffer leather) wallet with metal zip, that's easy to load. PLUS the full Terry Seabrooke routine, PLUS(!) Wayne Dobson's routine which we purchased the rights two, a few years ago.

Mike Danata Comments:

This was the best trick I ever bought from REPRO! it was the mainstay of my act for over 30 years, I'd burn the spectator's money at the beginning of the act, send him back to his seat without it, then I performed a lot of magic to the "Value" of the money that was "Accidently burned" I'd even get the spectator to confirm the value of each trick as I performed it, until we got to the actual value of the borrowed note!!

The act then climaxed with the reproduction of the same note from a sealed envelope, from within my wallet, as the money was passed back to the spectator,to conclude my performance.

One day soon I hope to produce a Dvd of my full routine as performed in front of a live (paying!) audience, I'll keep you posted!') add(' REEL MAGIC DVD YEARS SUBSCRIPTION OFFER!!','36.00','','reel magic.JPG','','
REEL MAGIC QUARTERLY GOES BI MONTHLY!

That's right! from the June 08 issue there will be six issues a year instead of four!
Every TWO months instead of every three!!

That's SIX DVDs per year, delivered to your door, every TWO MONTHS! POST PAID BY US!

We are doing a very special subscription offer of £36.00 a year which INCLUDES FREE POSTAGE!!

The latest issue is now available.

We are now accepting subscriptions for year two,starting from the June 08 issue. Subscribe NOW & get the June issue along with the August issue, with FOUR more to come!

') //add('VOTE FOR VIZAGE ON BRITAINS GOT TALENT TONIGHT! 29th MAY','','','Vizage Poster1.JPG','','


My good friends Sam & Vicki from the illusion & vocal act called "Vizage" are appearing on the semi finals of "Britain's Got Talent" on ITV TONIGHT 29th MAY.

I do wish them all the luck in the world.

I think it was very brave of them to go into the competition in the first place!! (many professionals were too "scared" to go on) knowing how the judges seemed to have an aversion to "Magic Acts!"

If you think they are worthy of your vote then PLEASE VOTE FOR THEM!

Watch the shows all week, & remember your vote can really make a difference!!!

VOTE FOR VIZAGE!!!
') // add('VIZAGE ON THIS MORNING AFTER THEIR APPEARANCE ON BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT','','http://youtube.com/watch?v=8lEUExMdwJ0','sam & vicki.JPG','','
Here is a clip from when Sam & Vicki appeared on "This Morning" Please vote for them,when they appear in the live semi finals this coming week.

Please also remember that when a door is "Opened", others can walk through!!

VOTE FOR VIZAGE!') add('A RECENT DOCUMENTARY OF MIKE DANATA FEATURING JAMES MORE','','http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hn-AAST0ls','mikes picture.jpg','','
This is a short documentary filmed at the Studio (or "Aladdins Cave!") as you can see, we are jampacked with magic from all over the world!! Visit us sometime if you can, you won't be disappointed!!') // add('MAY MADNESS SALE!','','','FIFTEEN PERCENT.JPG','','
Yes! a whopping great big 15% off EVERYTHING IN STOCK!! (excluding the Collin Rose Five Of Hearts Products)We actually stock 1000's of items, including many of the latest effects! Remember NOT EVERYTHING is on the website, so it's worth contacting us to see if we have the items you require. Obviously we couldn't change all the prices on the website to reflect the discount (a mammoth task for just one weekend!), but YES! it does apply to all website orders as well!! Which also includes FREE POSTAGE!!! Just phone or email your order & we will adjust the cost accordingly, making sure that you get the discount. PLEASE DO NOT order automatically via the website, once a Paypal Payment has been made, we CANNOT then offer the discount. You can still pay by Paypal if you wish, BUT please Contact us FIRST, and we will arrange the discount for you.

This weekend we are open:
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Bank Holiday Monday 10am - 4pm

We shall be here to greet you personally at the above times, if you can visit, or to take your orders over the phone, or via email.

We hope you have a FANTASTIC HOLIDAY WEEKEND!

Mike Danata

') add('SOUTHERN ENGLAND MAGIC CONVENTION TICKETS','','','','','




As a special service to people Visiting us at the Studio, tickets are now available at The Studio! I can show you the table plan etc, & arrange accordingly. The Tickets are just £28.00 & this gives you admission to the Lectures - The Dealers Hall - The Competitions - The Gala Show - PLUS AT NO EXTRA CHARGE! the After Show Party!! The first 500 registrants will also get a bonus!!

Tickets are actually selling very well already, considering as the Convention
is not until EARLY NEXT YEAR!!!

Mike Danata Comments:

I think that this is going to be a truly GREAT CONVENTION, & I am very proud to be associated with it. I would also like to point out that I have absolutely no FINANCIAL STAKE IN IT whatsoever!! BUT I am involved in putting the Gala Show, plus the After Show Party Together. I do know that there will be lots of surprises on the day!! & I can promise all registrants a REAL "VALUE FOR MONEY CONVENTION!"

This "Pick Up" service for the tickets is only for people who can call in to the Studio here in Bournemouth, those who cannot pick up the tickets, then please order through the official Southern England Magic Convention website. Alternatively Bookings can also be made by calling The Event Organiser on: FREEPHONE: 0800 118 26 88
') // add(' REEL MAGIC DVD YEARS SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDING 15% DISCOUNT OFFER!!','36.00','','reel magic logo.JPG','','
REEL MAGIC QUARTERLY GOES BI MONTHLY!

That's right! from the next issue there will be six issues a year instead of four!
Every TWO months instead of every three!!

That's SIX DVDs per year, delivered to your door, every TWO MONTHS! POST PAID BY US!

We are doing a very special subscription offer of £36.00 a year which INCLUDES FREE POSTAGE!!

The current issue concludes the first year.

We are now accepting subscriptions for year two.

All subscribers will also get 15% Discount with us off their first order from our website!

Just phone your order through on 0800 118 26 55 Pay the £36.00 for the subscription of REEL MAGIC, then order whatever you wish on top, & claim the 15% off! We will deduct the 15% for you, with FREE WORLDWIDE POSTAGE AS WELL!!

If you prefer to pay by PayPal then send us an email listing the goods you require, deduct the 15% yourself from the TOTAL amount, & then make the rest of the payment to: danata@lineone.net Alternatively phone or email us, & we can send you a PayPal payment request, which will include the discount. Please note that if you order direct from the website,it will NOT reflect the discount.

Please also note that the 15% discount offer will expire on Tuesday 29th April.') // add('OPEN TODAY BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY WITH 10% OF ALL STOCK!!!','','','','','



OPEN TODAY! WITH 10% OFF ALL STOCK!

Our opening times are as follows:

Easter Monday TODAY! 10am - 4pm

10% off all stock! YES! everything is LESS 10%!!!! Take advantage NOW!!

SALE CLOSES END OF BUSINESS TODAY

Website pricing WILL NOT REFLECT THE DISCOUNT, you will need to phone your order through on our FREEPHONE number: 0800 118 2655 (U.K. only) to pay by credit/debit card. If you wish to pay by Paypal, you can email or phone through your order, & we will send you a Paypal Invoice which WILL reflect the discount. Outside of the U.K. our phone number is +44 (0) 1202 391666. If you live in any of the following countries, then we will be pleased to call YOU!

USA CANADA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND FRANCE SPAIN ITALY GERMANY NETHERLANDS

Please note we are not able to return calls to Mobile Phones.
') add('FIRST UK APPEARANCE OF "MAGIC BABE" NING!!','','','','','


EXCITING NEWS!!! THE SOUTHERN ENGLAND MAGIC CONVENTION is being planned for next Jan (31st). I have been asked to produce the evening show, which I am delighted to be doing!

Mel Mellers has been booked for the Gala Show, & also a lecture. The Gala Show will also feature "Magic Babe" Ning from Singapore (The sexiest female Magician In The World!!).

EL Loco presenting his amazing "Dentists Chair" has also been added to the bill!

More news will follow! so WATCH THIS SPACE!!! or visit the below!

www.semagicconvention.com') // add('SOUTHERN ENGLAND MAGIC CONVENTION NEWS','','','COLLIN.JPG','','
Hi! this is Mike Danata with some latest gossip about the "Southern England Magic Convention" which takes place next Jan (31st!) at Lakeside Country Club. Collin Richardson (pictured) who is one of the organisers, has been working very hard to get this MAJOR event together, for the benefit of all magicians & lovers of magic. Collin had built a dedicated website, with the sole purpose of promoting the event. The website was due to go live last weekend to coincide with the news story about the convention that was broken on www.magicweek.co.uk (Duncan Trillo's EXCELLENT website)UNFORTUNATELY due to server problems with 1&1 the website was not up & running to coincide with the story, so the link to the website was pulled. The website had been up & running all week since then (although few people actually knew about it!) This weeks magicweek was to contain further information about the convention, with a link to the dedicated website, with all the exciting news etc. Banner advertising was also taken out with magicweek, plus exciting news about a competition OPEN TO ALL, with a prize of FOUR NIGHTS in Las Vegas, plus a Cup for the winner!!

The banner ad & further info duly appeared on magicweek early this morning (Sat 15th March) HOWEVER due to the problems with the server, the Southern England Magic Convention website was DOWN again, for the second week running!!! So the story was taken off, & the dead link to the website was also removed.

1&1 (the server company) seem to have problems EVERY WEEKEND, so you can imagine how frustrating all this is for the organisers of the convention. All will soon be resolved no doubt, & as more info becomes available, you will appreciate that despite these early problems (which are nothing to do with the organisers), the Convention will prove to be a huge success.

Best magical Wishes

Mike
') add('VIP TICKETS INTRODUCED FOR THE SOUTHERN ENGLAND MAGIC CONVENTION!','','','','','

Yes! VIP tickets have been introduced for the Southern England Magic Convention to be held on the 31st Jan 2009. AT NO EXTRA CHARGE for the first 500 registrants!!!


') add('SOUTHERN ENGLAND MAGIC CONVENTION NEWS','','','CONVENTION.JPG','','

STOP PRESS ! STOP PRESS! STOP PRESS! STOP PRESS! STOP PRESS!

The very latest news is that the Southern England Magic Convention website is up!PLEASE CLICK HERE: www.semagicconvention.com Please visit the website for more updates, as it happens!

') add('ELECTRIC TOUCH By Yigal Mesika BACK IN STOCK!','130.00','www.murphysmagicsupplies.com/video/clips/ELECTRICTOUCH-VIDEO1.wmv','electric.jpg','','Electric Touch by Yigal Mesika and Zeev Fleischman"Much of Yigal's Products are incredibly innovative, clever and a must for those who want to create miracles anywhere at anytime." - Criss Angel — MINDFREAK

The next big thing from the creative mind of Yigal Mesika and Zeev Fleischman!

"Everything you touch will turn to excitement"

"A breakthrough in magic and mentalism that will take your effects to the next level"
* Have a volunteer touch any part of your body, and watch them receive a pleasant electric static shock that will amaze them!
* With a touch of your finger, make a fluorescent light bulb glow on and off under your command!
* Charge a spoon, keys or coins and watch as it shocks a volunteer! They will believe you have supernatural powers!
* You can also have a telekinesis effect by making confetti jump up and down on a table!
* You can transfer the electric static shock to your audience with free hands! No jacket, shirt, or any jewelry!
The pleasant static shock from Electric Touch will make audiences excited and they will remember you for the rest of their lives. Perform it anywhere on a moment’s notice.
A mind-blowing masterpiece and a mentalist's dream, this effect bridges the mental and the physical.
Imagine while using your "powers" of your mind, you ask someone to think of a number or pick a card. You then hold your finger up and ask your volunteer to think of that number or card and transfer that thought to you simply by touching your finger. When your fingers touch, you give them an electric static shock, and to their breathtaking surprise, the thought seems to travel from their mind to yours to deliver an unbelievable presentation that will blow them away!
Make the biggest skeptic into a believer!

INCLUDES BONUS DVD! Watch Yigal Mesika, the creator himself, perform on the streets of Hollywood! He will teach you clearly how to use the Electric Touch, give you routines, possibilities, and personal tips that will take your magic to the next level!

Many people know why the Electric Touch is the obvious choice. Here are some reasons why it is the best:

* The set up time is less than 5 seconds, and you're ready to go!
* You can control the shock with an off, high and low switch!
* The Electric Touch is a futuristic waterproof device!
* Electric Touch is smaller than a deck of cards!
* Very easy to do, no skills necessary!
* No toe switch, and no finger switch! A Brilliant Switch that works 100% under your command!
* When you are in the dark, you will actually see the static electricity spark between your fingers! You can actually hear the shock!') // add('IN LOVING MEMORY','','','','','

') add('LATEST PICTURE OF THE INSIDE OF THE STUDIO!','','','','','

This is the latest picture of the inside of the studio.

Look straight ahead & you will see the counter, with a red close up mat on it!

As you enter the shop, & head towards the counter, you will pass 1000's of items!!

A REAL ALADDIN'S CAVE!! We are FULL from Floor to Ceiling!


') add('EMAIL US YOUR PHONE NUMBER, & WE'LL CALL YOU BACK - MANY COUNTRIES COVERED!','','','phone abroad.JPG','','
If you live in the U.K. you can call us on our Freephone Number (0800 118 2655) If you live in any of the following country's then EMAIL us your phone number, & we will call YOU to discuss your orders/enquiries!

USA CANADA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND FRANCE SPAIN ITALY GERMANY NETHERLANDS

Please note Mobile Phones are excluded!
') // add('REEL MAGIC QUARTERLY DVD YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION (SUBS NEARLY CLOSED!)','20.00','','reel magic issue two.JPG','','
We now have a very limited number of subscriptions available. If you subscribe NOW! you will get issue one plus issue two & issue THREE (the latest one!) TOGETHER, with another one to come (next one will be in APRIL). These four issues on DVD will complete year one, ALL FOR AN AMAZING PRICE OF ONLY £20.00 FOR THE YEAR!! POST FREE!

The price may go up next year, but I PROMISE the best price to all my customers who subscribe NOW!

Issue 2 Features:

Jason Alexander:
Did you know that Jason Alexander (George from Seinfeld) won Parlour Magician of the Year at the Magic Castle? But what’s even more amazing is that he deserved it! Listen to Jason as he to talks to John Lovick about how he created this award-winning act.

Kevin James:
talks to Tim Trono about life on a reality show and how Simon Cowell (American Idol) countributed to getting him ousted.

Columns:
Andrew Pinard continuum
Andrew goes to New York City and speaks with Bill Kalush, Executive Director of the Conjuring Arts Research Center.

Off the Shelf is proud to introduce Joel Givens’ new book “Session” written by Josh Jay. Josh interviews Joel and Joel performs his Karate coin routine. This is arguably the best Ninja Coin Reel Magic has ever seen! And he explains it!

~~~Reel Magic Quarterly is proud to welcome two new columnists~~~

Jon Armstrong Small Things, Big Difference.
Close-Up Magician of the year at the Castle, "Simon Lovell Simon said IT!"
the ever-controversial Simon Lovell sounds off on magic and the internet!

Garrett Thomas with Try This At Home.

Reviews:
David Regal Tricks of the Trade

Wayne Kawamoto Choice Cuts


Bonus Tricks:
Geoff Williams "Ready to Link" A no-move get-ready for Linking Rubberbands


Joel Givens "Ninja Coin" Joel’s fantastic Karate Coin


"Bar Room Blues" An amazing Color-Changing Deck from Big Blind Media’s
"new" artist George McBride

Subscribe NOW at only £20.00 for the year POST FREE! (FOUR DVDS!!)

Please note: We do not sell SINGLE copy's.

Magic's BIGGEST BARGAIN!

') // add('NEWS ABOUT MIKE DANATA'S MUM, (LILIAN)
','','','','','


We had a party for Mum at the hospice on the 8th Oct (she was 75) & she amazed everyone!

(see pics above taken at the party)

Doctors are truly astounded by her.

Going back to Sept 24th (the day before my Birthday) I had a phone call from the hospital & was told that she had hours to live, & she probably wouldn't survive the night. I immediately went to be with her at Treliske Hospital in Truro. I had no idea if I would get there in time, it's about three & a half hours away.

I stayed with her for a week, sat beside her in a plastic chair.

I arrived only to find out that she had fallen out of the bed onto the floor, because no one had put the sides up on the bed! Bearing in Mind that she was originally admitted suffering from confusion, I find this very difficult to deal with. Mum has been VERY WELL cared for since she moved to Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell, she hadn't once planned an ESCAPE!

You may recall, that I came back to Bournemouth for two days, to catch up with the mail order, & also to open for my regular customers, well when I went back to Mum at the hospice, I discovered that she hadn't eaten much whilst I was away, & she looked white as a ghost & was very cold to the touch, Of course I regretted coming back to Bournemouth. However within Five hours of getting back to her, her colour came back, she warmed up, & I cajoled her into eating again. Since that time, EVERY DAY she seems to have gotten better. On Monday the 8th Oct (her Birthday) she even WALKED to the lounge for her party, & she was as bright as a button, & really really HAPPY.

A few days ago I began to wonder if there had been a mix up with the scan results (she has brain tumours & cancer all over her body "APPARENTLY!") & I discussed this with a friend privately.The day after I discussed this, my step dad brought up the same possibility, On Monday (8th oct) I brought it up with the doctor, who looked at other specialists and nurses, & asked "The date of birth & year was checked wasn't it?" to which someone replied "Yes it was" to which he replied "In that case I don't think that this could have happened" he then continued telling me that he had seen the scan results, & she has six pockets (I think that was what he said) on the brain, plus cancer throughout the stomach & lungs. They have taken her off all medication except paracetamol & the heart patch. She MAY be going home (which is what she wants) NEXT WEEK!!!

Mum was (as the doctor put it) "As happy as Larry!!" on her Birthday & she really was, it was a very happy Party, with her laughing & joking, & she managed to stay awake the whole time, where normally in the afternoons, she just sleeps. I've no idea how she did it, but it was absolutely WONDERFUL!!!!!

She has been taken off all medication apart from Parecetamol, which she was knocking back with a glass of sherry at the party!!! (good for her!)

She saw a Physio on the morning of her birthday, who talked about getting her walking again, with the aid of a zimmer, to get her legs strong enough to be able to go home. We were in the lounge, sorting out the balloons & food etc, Mum was sat on the chair in her room on her own, the nurses planned on bringing her through in a wheel chair at the appropriate time. The next thing I realised was that she was sat on a chair OUTSIDE the lounge WAITING TO GO IN!!!!!!! I told her we were not ready for her, as it was meant to be a surprise, & if she stayed where she was, she would see her guests as they passed her, & it would ruin the surprise! SO SHE WALKED ALL THE WAY BACK TO HER ROOM!!!!!!!! WITHOUT A ZIMMER, (because she hasn't got one YET!!!!)

How can you not believe in Magic, when this sort of thing happens? !!!!!!!

I've come back to Bournemouth for a few days (at the suggestion of the Doctor) he says that now is a good time, because she is doing so well. Of course I will go back straight away, if things start to slide. When recently I asked Mum each day, how she felt on a scale of 1 - 10 each time she replied "ELEVEN!!"

I pray that the Miracle continues......................

Meantime, it's business as usual at the Magic Studio!

I intend to visit Mum on Sunday 13th Oct, (hopefully coming back the same day, so should be back to work on Monday) IF anything happens in the meantime & I have to whizz down to be with her, then I will not have time to change this message on the website, I would however "spit!" a few words into the answerphone (01202 391666) so all up to date information would be available by ringing that number.

If you wish to speak to me personally, when I am not at the Studio premises, then please call my Mobile.

My Mobile Number is:

0791 3464 765 6

All good wishes

Mike

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Review below from Tim Trono:

WOW... I just got done previewing an advanced copy of Reel Magic DVD Magazine. Basically it is a quarterly magazine on DVD produced by Ted Brainard (aka Kozmo). The first issue has now hit the market. It is LOADED (and I do mean loaded) with great interviews (Paul Harris, Harry Lorayne, John Lovick, etc.), tricks (Dan Tong, Paul Potassy, John Lovick), tips (Garrett Thomas), reviews of product (Wayne Kawamoto and David Regal - you get to SEE items/clips of items discussed), video ads, etc. all for £5/issue. This should be an absolute NO brainer for you to purchase. It is wonderful in production, contents, historical info (from the interviews... including RARE footage of Vlado - the creator of the bill switch). The Paul Harris interview alone is worth many many times the price of admission as Paul touches on lots of interesting and some possibly controversial subjects (REALLY listen and think about what Paul says). I know issue two and three are already well under way with some superb surprises. I truly believe Reel Magic DVD Magazine will become a staple publication that you will want every issue of. HIGHLY recommended.

Tim Trono

Mike Danata Comments:

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Due to the problems we are having with our server, please send all emails to this TEMPORARY email address for the time being.

Thankyou

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We open every day for "Walk in" customers, except Wednesdays & Sundays.
Do however check this website NEWS page, because SOMETIMES we do open on Sundays! (on some Bank Holiday Weekends for instance!) or when things coincide with "Special Magical Events". We also can open at anytime by APPOINTMENT, even on the days we are usually closed! If in doubt please phone or email us.

PLEASE CHECK THIS NEWS PAGE OFTEN FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION!!

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Email: mike@mikedanatasmagicstudio.co.uk
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Mike Danata's Magic Studio will be open throughout the Easter Period! With 10% off all purchases throughout the store!
The 10% discount will ALSO apply to Mail Order (with Free worldwide postage as well!) Mail order orders will need to be phoned through or emailed, as the website will NOT reflect the discount! You can phone us FREE in the U.K. on 0800 118 26 55. If you live in any of the following countries then we will be very happy to call you concerning your order, if you email us your phone number!

Countries covered are:

USA CANADA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND FRANCE SPAIN ITALY GERMANY NETHERLANDS

Our opening times throughout the Easter period will be as follows:



Monday 24th March TODAY!! 10am - 4pm

So why not come to Bournemouth, enjoy the sights, & visit the Studio, we stock 1000's of items!!! You won't be disappointed, for sure!!


Tuesday 25th March all back to normal again!!

Have a GREAT EASTER!!

Mike
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MAGIC has just celebrated its sixteenth year of publication! and are very proud of being the largest-selling magic periodical in the world! Each month, readers receive well over 100 pages filled with:

FEATURE STORIES that cover a complete spectrum of the art, from profiles of the famous to the obscure, from historical retrospects to predictions of the future, plus reports on some of the best (and worst) shows you'll ever see.
Contents include:

INTERVIEWS with the most interesting people in our field, such as David Blaine, Martin Gardner, Milt Larsen, Jay Marshall, Mark Kornhauser, Robert Orben, Steve Beam, Bob Ftich, James Swain, Tom Mullica… to name a few.

GREAT NEW TRICKS are included each month in our tutorial section. Joshua Jay's new column, "Talk About Tricks," offers outstanding close-up effects from some of the most creative minds in magic: Paul Harris, Lance Burton, Phil Goldstein, Harry Lorayne, Jay Sankey, David Williamson, John Bannon, Troy Hooser, Dean Dill, and Chris Korn - and that's just the first two months. Meanwhile, David "Silly Billy" Kaye continues his series of new routines for the family entertainer, and Jim Sisti serves up plenty of advice and routines for restaurant conjuring in "Magic on the Menu".

COMPREHENSIVE LISTINGS of magic in nightclubs, amusement parks, resorts, cruise ships, and conventions.

PLUS up-to-the-minute news, timely and honest product reviews, and editorials on all the hot topics.

Contributing Editors and Columnists that create the magic on these pages each month: David Britland, Mike Caveney, David Charvet, Mike Close, Claude Crowe, Gabe Fajuri, Sid Fleischman, Charlie Frye, Martin Gardner, Billy McComb, Alan Howard, Joshua Jay, Rory Johnston, David Kaye, Mark Levy, Marvin Miller, Stephen Minch, Jim Sisti, and Jim Steinmeyer. All, under the direction of Editor John Moehring.

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