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A Night of 100 Magicians at The London Palladium Theatre

Monday 19th September 2011 at 7pm

This superb Theatre has recently celebrated its Centenary. Every major Show Business Star has appeared at the 'Home of Variety’ over the past 100 years, including the world’s greatest magicians.

Produced by Paul Stone, PALLADIUM MAGIC™ is a celebration of 100 years of Magic at the world famous London Palladium Theatre.

PALLADIUM MAGIC™ features several of today’s top International Magic Stars and Speciality Acts, including Mac King, Marko Karvo, The Great Tomsoni & Co, Paul Zenon, Jeff Hobson, Pas de Deux, Erix Logan, Kris Kremo, Silvan, Michael Finney, Nathalie Enterline, and Hans Klok.

PALLADIUM MAGIC will also pay tribute to many of the Magic ‘Greats’ who have played this wonderful Theatre.

Magic legends like Houdini, Cardini, Siegfried & Roy, Channing Pollock, Chung Ling Soo, The Piddingtons, Robert Harbin, Tommy Cooper, Jack Kodell, Paul Daniels, Jay Marshall, Marvyn & Carol Roy, Norm Nielsen, The Morettis, and Wayne Dobson.

The Show will also include a special tribute to John Calvert, a remarkable Showman, Movie Star and Magician who will have just celebrated his 100th Birthday!


MagiCares™ is an official 501 (c) (3) Charity based in USA.

MagiCares™ is different from many other Charities in its philosophy and approach. Its main aim is to identify and offer support to smaller, lesser known Charities, deserving causes, individuals and animals suffering hardship around the world.

The MagiCares™ slogan is ‘When Magic Cares, Miracles Happen’.
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Every now & then,you need a Special Card, for that special "Magical Person In Your Life". Be it a Magician in the family, a friend, or a loved one. We can now offer you this super pack of FIVE cards with envelopes. Each pack contains five different designs. There are two "Happy Birthday" cards, one "Merry Christmas" One "Magical Wishes" & one "May Every Day be Magic!" With this set of cards,you are covered for any occasion!

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Review of Palladium Magic at the London Palladium 19th Sept 2011 By: Mike Danata

Paul Stone (The producer of Palladium Magic) must be the bravest man around,

either that or the craziest!

Allow me to explain:

Six years ago, Paul promised John Calvert (then 94 years of age) that if he makes it to 100 he will do his best to allow him to fulfill his lifelong dream of appearing at the famous London Palladium. John Calvert was scheduled to appear at London's most famous variety theatre in the early 1950's, as the big finale to his 40 date tour of the U.K. unfortunately for him, Norman Wisdom, who was appearing at the theatre at the time, had his show extended & John finished his tour at the Finsbury Park Empire instead.

Enter Paul Stone Year 2011:

Paul booked the theatre several months in advance, has programmes printed, with quotes in the programme like "Tonight nearly 60 years later John will realise his lifelong ambition" & "So when John walks out on the stage this evening, I hope you will afford him the reception that he so richly deserves" etc etc. I should point out that only a few weeks ago (if the rumours were true!) John was unwell, & it was touch & go, as to if he would be able to make the trip to attend!! Well John did attend, & at 100 years of age, even performed a bit of magic! It was a triumph for both John & Paul!!! Anyway on with the review of the show:

Part of the evening prior to the actual show, was Close Up Magic being performed in the bars & even in the theatre itself! All of the Close Up Magicians were introduced onto the famous stage by Paul Stone, they all took a bow, & then the show commenced:

First up was the Palladium Magic Dancers, (about 27 of them!) filling the stage with a slick routine, to the song "One Night Only" (which of course the show was!)

Paul Stone then introduces the first act which was: Erix Logan born in Italy, who performed some excellent illusions, including the appearance of a girl, & impaled type illusion on a giant pair of scissors! The act got a great reception from the audience.

The next act was from Russia, her name was Yelena Larkina her act was with Hula Hoops, very beautiful to watch, very slow & graceful, she even leaned forward & got the hoops spinning on her posterior (I'd never seen that done before!) Great act & again a great reception from the audience.

Next up was Michael Finney from Arizona, he was absolutely HILARIOUS! he performed his signature "Card On Forehead" trick with a young lad from the audience, but the kid just didn't seem to see the card, even when Michael was thrusting his forehead into the lads face!!! "It's an office job for you, no rocket science!" commented Michael, it just got funnier & funnier, but as they say, you had to be there, & if you weren't, then you missed a treat (as was the WHOLE SHOW!).

Next up was Mikael Szanyiel from France (I believe.) His, was a Mime offering, totally unique, as he mimed to an Opera Piece, & the magic just "Seemed to happen" it's hard to describe, but I thought it was great, his bow tie kept disappearing & reappearing, even bow tie productions (like cards!) at the end, it was different, unusual & went great with the audience, who mostly had never seen anything like it! It really was a great night for "Variety".

Paul Stone, then introduced Mac King, Mac's show has been pulling them in, in Vegas for a few years now, & this was his London Palladium debut. He was as great as ever, very funny, with his cards across "Cloak of Invisibility" routine, he got a great reception from the audience. It surprised me just how many "Card Tricks" were being performed on stage during the show, but it seemed to work, because of the hugely entertaining presentations, proving yet again "It's not what you do, but the way that you do it".....................

The next act to be introduced was Nathalie Enterline who was born in Pennsylvania. Nathalie performed a dance & mime routine, with her trade mark, hat & cane. At one point in the performance, the cane floated around her body, but nothing like a dancing cane, just the cane moved, no body movement, or hand movement, for just a few seconds, it fooled me completely. I wasn't sure if what I thought happened, really happened! A very polished performance, again with a great reception from the audience.

Marko Karvo & his partner Vanessa Herbstleb closed the first half of the show. With no disrespect to the Top Of The Bill, they equally could have closed the whole show! The magic was absolutely Flawless. Birds were produced, both small & big, flew around the audience, & back to the stage, where cages appeared out of nowhere, & the birds just hopped inside! Everything was so perfect, & was what you'd expect a "Real Magician" to be like, both in appearance & magical content. The act drew loud audible gasps from the audience, & got a Standing Ovation! from virtually everyone in the theatre. Not one bird misbehaved, everything was faultless, a truly BRILLIANT act, & well worth all the efforts to get the permits etc to be able to appear.

After the Interval Paul Stone introduced John Calvert, flanked by some scantilly clad Show Girls, with a twinkle in his eye (reminded me of the late George Burns!), he eventually got "settled" & even performed a trick, with silks rope & a magic wand. One hundred years young, & he truly deserved the reception that he received, even if it was 60 years late in coming, a true "Magical legend" ......................

Paul Zennon was next up (The only British act in the show!) he performed a gag with Linking Rings, did lots of gags, which were very funny. he then spun a pint of beer on a wooden triangle on the end of a chain, it doesn't sound much, but it was quite entertaining! I'm sure it was enjoyed by most of the audience.

Chris Woodward was then introduced on stage, to promote his book "The London Palladium - The Story Of The Theatre & It's Stars" Chris also wrote up a very interesting page in the Programme for the show....................

The next act to appear was Juggler, Kris Kremo he is a terrific juggler, but there were several times during the performance, where it was obvious that things were genuinely not going to plan. Kris persevered, & did do everything he planned to do, & probably got an even bigger reception from the audience because of it!

Ben Stone was next up, with his song that he penned himself , which has become the "Magicares" Anthem. Magicares of course is the charity, started by Paul Stone. I first heard the song at the Siegfried & Roy Tribute Show, & I liked it then, with it's catchy tune, & optimistic lyrics.

Paul Stone, then took the spotlight as he thanked the many people,who made the show possible. I think it was during this interlude (this is the one thing, in this review that I may have got wrong, as to be honest I can't remember!) I think it was at this point that Magic Legend Silvan from Italy was brought on, I saw someone who looked like Silvan outside the Palladium, but I thought to myself "Surely that can't be him? all these years later (I remember him as a child!) he shouldn't look the same now as he did then" but when he appeared on stage, I realised that it WAS him that I saw outside, & he DOES look the same, & easily recognisable! I'm not sure if what he did on stage was planned or not, but he was cajoled by Paul to "Do something" & he did some card productions, vanishes etc, & it was beautiful to watch, he was as engaging & elegant as ever, the legend lives on....................

Jeff Hobson then "Whooshed On" in a whirlwind of sequins & "Camp!" performed some fire eating, which was very funny. He also did Card to Mouth, with a guy from the audience, & his Egg Bag routine (with a very lovely & "Reactive" lady also from the audience). At the end of his performance, he returned watches to his spectators, that he had "Picked" when they were up on stage with him!

I know that some people will say that Jeff's act is not "politically Correct" because of his portrayal of a camp gay man, but actually it IS a very funny act, & Britain (in particular) has a history of this type of comedy (& still has!), from John Inman to Kenneth Williams etc etc. His only crime seems to be that he ISN'T gay! The audience (mostly) lapped it up, & the laughs were huge, & the applause was huge as well. Jeff is very very funny, I nearly wet myself............... Nuff said!

The last act was Hans Klok.who started off with card productions & card spinning, with four dancers dancing in the background. His act had so much content (it's now hard to remember everything he did), the act culminated in some very fast & exciting illusions, it was indeed a fitting finale to a really great show!

I do hope that Paul Stone brings another Magical Extravaganza to London very soon................................

Mike Danata Sept 2011

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WE ARE NOW CLOSED - REOPEN 2nd Jan 2010

When we reopen we shall be back to our normal opening times, which will be 8am - 10pm & then again 5pm - 7pm. Closed Weds & Sundays
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WE SHALL BE OPEN TODAY THURSDAY 24th DEC FROM 8am - 5pm.

We shall then be closed for one week from 25th Dec reopening Sat 2nd Jan 2010 (usual opening times) which are 8am - 1pm & again 5pm - 7pm.

Closed Weds & Sundays or open at anytime by prior arrangement.

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Have a "Fantasticalmagicalorious" Christmas !!!!!

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Our usual opening times will operate up to WEDS 23rd Dec (we normally close on Wednesdays!) BUT we shall be open Weds 23rd Dec at 10am all day through to 7pm !!!

Also open on Thursday 24th Dec 8am - 5pm.

We shall be closed for one week from 25th Dec reopening Sat 2nd Jan 2010 (usual opening times) which are 8am - 1pm & again 5pm - 7pm.

All good wishes

Have a "Fantasticalmagicalorious" Christmas !!!!!

Mike Danata') add('R.D.R. DECK BY ROBERT SHAW!','14.99','','','','


It's not often that I get excited by "Anything New" especially in this type of trick. There are so many effects where a chosen card ends up being the only card in a deck, & the rest are shown to be all blank, so why do we need another?

Well the reason is, that this one, beats all the others hands down!! I'm so impressed with this one by Robert Shaw, which is why I am placing these details on my News Page............

No forcing! No Switches! Just One Deck! Easy To Do!

First read the description, then judge for yourself!

Basic Effect:

Magician removes a pack of cards from the box, & places them face down on the table, a spectator is asked to name any card out of 52 (FREE CHOICE, ABSOLUTELY NO FORCE AT ALL)they can change their mind as often as they wish. You pick up the deck, explaining that the cards are secretly "Marked" on the backs, so because of that, you can locate any card. Magician spreads the cards, & explains that "Your card is under that one" as you point to one card, you then cut the deck at that point, bringing the cut to card to the top of the face down deck, you then lift the top face down card from the the deck, & one card below it is seen to be FACE UP, it is the FREELY selected card, all the other cards are seen to be FACE DOWN!! The magician states "I'm so pleased you selected that particular card, because if you hadn't,I'm not sure what I would have done...................... The cards are turned over, & all the faces are seen to be BLANK!!! The only card in the deck is the spectator's FREELY chosen card!!

Only one deck of cards is used, these are on the table BEFORE the selection, there are 52 cards to the pack (no more & no less) resets with a couple of cuts. No sticky cards are used. Total FREE CHOICE of card. EASY TO DO!!

Mike Danata's Magic Studio, already owns the rights to a few similar effects to this one (Wayne Dobson's "Devastation" for instance) but I have to say that I think this one is cleaner........

Comes complete with the special Bicycle Pack that does most of the work for you (just add the presentation, & your personality!) A DVD with many additional ideas,(this deck will do SO MUCH MORE!!).

DVD content includes:

Basic Handling.
Alternative Thoughts.
Two Deck Invisible (by Mike Danata) using TWO spectators & two apparently Invisible Decks!

R.D.R. Deck for Trade Shows (with thanks to Gary Jones, for this splendid idea)
Turn your R.D.R. deck into a very powerful advertising tool, that will please your bookers no end!!

Plus many other ideas....................

The R.D.R. Deck by Robert Shaw, is one deck not to be missed, get yours NOW!!

Mike Danata Comments:

I'm very excited with this effect, it's applications are numerous, I firmly believe that you will love this too.................

I'd like to place on record my sincere thanks to Robbie for allowing me to market this wonderfuly clean & high impact effect!

I'd also like to thank Gary Jones for sharing the same enthusiasm as myself, when I first showed it to him..............

The R.D.R deck is a Mike Danata's Magic Studio EXCLUSIVE!



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Exciting new magic from Tora!! More news to follow - WATCH THIS SPACE!!') // add('CANDLE STICK WHICH APPEARED - TORA ','75.00','','tora candle stick.JPG','','
Quick and Visual!
The magician shows a candlestick to the audience with a candle in it. He lights the candle and then he takes the candle from the candlestick and makes it disappear.

Now he takes the empty candlestick and in a magic movement the candle appears again in the candlestick.

This trick is very easy to perform as the candle disappears and appears easily. This routine comes with a DVD that includes a performance and training sequence.
') // add('AUTOMATIC TORCH TO BOUQUET - TORA ','95.00','http://makmagic.castwide.com/p2754.wmv','tora torch to bouquet.JPG','','
Fast Visual Opener!
The magician enters the stage holding a burning torch and as if by magic the torch vanishes and a beautiful bouquet appears in his hand.

Transformation of Torch to Bouquet is done safely and automatically.

Large Blooms!
Fast Operating!
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The Perfect Production Box
The audience sees an empty box. As if by magic a dove is produced from inside. A Rabbit, colored silks, spring flowers, sponge balls etc. may be produced or vanished from this new and unique box.

Made from Light weight Lexan and built to last!

Length: 9 inches / Width: 7 inches / Height: 5 inches

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A True "Zombie" Hand!
This fantastic effect will generate huge applause from your amazed audience!

The magician enters the stage and takes the hand and allows it to dance and float behind the Foulard!

Life Size!
Realistic!

Use it with a Mak "Hand Chopper!"


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The magician shows an empty frame to the audience and makes three big dice appear from it and again shows an empty frame to the audience and then makes another three dice appear and he continues to do this until there are twelve big dice on stage!

Perfect for both parlor and stage performances!

The production of twelve big dice which are 5 inches X 5 inches from an empty cube will make your audience say "WOW!"

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Hello everyone, it is with a very heavy heart, that I have to announce the END of FREE POSTAGE.
Please don't be too sad though because we have something even BETTER lined up for you!!! Please Read On:

As you know for the last seven years we have paid the postage for you, on any size order.

We've had so many problems of late with Royal Mail, that we can no longer afford to do the FREE POSTAGE (items go missing ALL THE TIME) & our customers expect us to replace the items & pay the postage a second time, which we simply can ill afford to do.)

Only last week, an item went missing (a box of Mouth Coils) priced at £9.00 (I paid £1.62 to post them!) I was threatened in an email by the purchaser "I want my money back or a replacement within 24 hours, you've had my money, I want my purchase!"
I can do without all that for a £9.00 item! (Incidentally it turns out that the person hadn't lived at the address he gave me for OVER A YEAR!!!) I had a massive row with someone who phoned on his behalf, I got very stressed out, & ended up telling them where to go! I will NEVER again allow myself to get into that type of situation...... EVER!

The Postage costs now being calculated at check out on this site are VERY VERY LOW, & I will not be making any extra from it, it will just assist me in sending items a different way, because I am turning into a wreck, regarding the items that strangely "Get Lost" etc................

The postage on (say) a £55.00 item will come out at £2.75 which is a mere FRACTION of what it will actually cost to send! If you were to order only a pack of Bicycle Cards (at £3.00) then it would cost you £3.60 (the shipping rate on a small order will be higher!)To send a pack of cards actually costs me over a £1 to send in the U.K. & even more overseas, when you factor in Commisions to Paypal/Credit cards, padded envelopes, cellotape, labels etc etc, I think (hope!) you get the point!The postage costs are calculated so that a bigger order pays very little!

The "Postage Contribution" goes TOWARDS the cost. Having that small contribution will allow me to send the item "Signed For" (in the U.K) which gives me piece of mind (also the customer) that the item can be tracked. On bigger orders, I'll still send by Special Delivery or even Courier, at no additional charge to you.

Regarding Overseas Orders, the shipping will be the same calculated rate as per on this website, viewable at CHECKOUT (same rate as the U.K) UNLESS stated otherwise in the product description(some heavy items will display an EXTRA charge on top of the rate calculated at checkout, but this only applies to overseas orders).

I've been so nervous of late regarding virtually everything I send by Royal mail, that I've been paying the extra for "Signed for" ON TOP of the actual Postage! (sometimes I've even paid for Special Delivery or Courier out of my own pocket, which is even more expensive!) The Post Office in the U.K (at the moment) seem to be on an Unofficial Go Slow & generally "Messing things up" on purpose. First Class signed for, for instance, has taken FOUR DAYS & sometimes longer to reach there destinations!

On big orders I will still use next day courier service in the U.K.
At no additional cost to you, the customer.

I will continue to despatch items the best possible way for you, & use the "Postage Contribution" in a way that benefits YOU the customer, my customers really do come first, but I guess if you deal with me, you already know that!

In the past, when something had gone missing in the post, the customer would often come back to me & say "Of course you can track it can't you?" & I've replied "Well of course it could have been tracked, if YOU had paid extra for that service!" (but mostly people didn't want to pay, because "The Postage was FREE!") & so of course it's MY FAULT when things go missing! so I've had to take these steps. which I sincerely regret doing, but it really will benefit us all!

To compensate you the customer for the small contribution towards the postage, every customer will now get a FREE MAGIC GIFT valued at much MORE than the postage contribution paid!!!!

YES! EVERY CUSTOMER will get FREE MAGIC, valued at MUCH MORE than the postage cost!!!

So with every order comes a nice surprise as well, now that's Magic!

The FREE gift won't be rubbish either! we are very very overstocked here, we have 1000's of items!

I can afford to decrease the stock levels to make more room for incoming items!

Incidentally the Postage Structure is as follows:

Order 0.01 - £9.99 worth of goods pay 30% Postage (eg order a pack of cards at £3.00 postage = 90p

Order £10.00 - £24.99 worth of goods pay 15% postage

Order £25.00 -£74.99 worth of goods pay 10% postage

Order £75.00 - £149.99 worth of goods pay 5% postage

Order £150 - Upwards & pay only 2% Postage !!! (eg order £150.00 worth of items & pay £3.00 for NEXT DAY delivery! (Courier OR Special Delivery depending on the weight of the order)

The bigger the order the LESS the postage!


I sincerely thank you for your continued custom & support of the services that I offer.

All good wishes

Mike Danata
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One of the most exciting projects that Martin Breese had ever been involved in his 50 or more years in magic is now ready to send out! On this DVD are countless Ken Brooke movies showing him demonstrating and performing some of his classic routines together with many effects from Harry Stanley's Unique Magic Studio in London ... but best of all ....

Patrick Page has provided a remarkable and informative live
sound commentary for this fabulous DVD.

This DVD contains many unique silent movies and many of these featured the amazing magic of the amazing Ken Brooke – one of the most loved British magicians of all time!

Patrick Page was kind enough to view all of the Harry Stanley films and has provided a highly informative voice-over commentary on all of the effects that you will see on this DVD.

Patrick Page knew Ken Brooke very well and he knew the tricks that Ken performed and here you will not only see Ken Brooke at work but will also hear a great deal about the history of the tricks and routines he performed. There are many, many delightful Ken Brooke interludes that will take old timers down memory lane, and which will inspire relative newcomers to magic as well..

It is all here from the Chinese Linking Rings KB ring count to the KB Coin Box plus many of the tricks featured over the years in the Unique Studio catalogues. As a very special bonus Patrick Page also allowed Martin to include some sound material. This was filmed just before Ken died.

The sound material filmed by Vic Pinto and Patrick Page includes Chase the Ace and The Chop Cup routine and even the wonderful Bucks & Does. Oh what a treat awaits every viewer!

Russell Hall undertook the editing and laboured away far into the night; night after night,& in so doing has preserved an important part of our magical history.

IN STOCK NOW!

Mike Danata Comments:

This is an absolutely wonderful DVD & brings back many happy memories of my teenage years, when I used to Visit "Ken Brooke's Magic Place in London", Happy Days!!!


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I am so very proud of James More, the lad I met when he was about 14 years of age. I taught him a few card productions, now look at him!!! I am thrilled to be the first to share with you this clip of his appearance on French Television's "Les Plus Grande Cabaret Du Monde".

ENJOY! Mike Danata 25th April 2009



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This is a recording of the Final Houdini Seance, held on the roof of the Knickerbocker Hotel in Hollywood in 1936. Now Digitally Remastered & available as a CD. This is the Haunting & Highly Emotive Final Seance, & contains the only known recording of Bess Houdini's Voice.

Houdini's Beloved Wife Bess held yearly seances for ten years after Houdini's death,on Halloween.

In 1936, after a final attempt at making contact, Bess put out the candle that she had kept burning beside a photo of Houdini since his death.

Later in 1943 Bess reportedly said:

"Ten years is long enough to wait for any man"

Turn back the clock to 1936 & feel part of that Final Houdini Seance.

Also contains FREE Houdini Prints, printed on quality canvas card!
Ready to frame in the frame of your choice!
') add('U.F. GRANT 3 BOX SET DVD','48.00','http://makmagic.castwide.com/p0030.wmv','','','
A Fantastic 3 Box Set by the man of magic himself U.F. Grant! (known as "Gen" by his friends)

U.F. Grant was a very established company going way back when, Gen was a very famous performer & inventor, He was in fact a real pioneer, both in the invention and marketing of magic.

I understand that he would invent two or three tricks a day, write up the instructions, and store them in cigar tins, when he died there was over a thousand tricks! He supplied to many of the top magicians of the day including Mark Wilson.

After his death his daughter took over the business, her name being Mary Anne King thus MAK MAGIC was born! It continues to run as a family business, to this day.

We here at Mike Danata's Magic Studio are proud to be associated with them. We stock many of their lines, many invented by Gen & still being produced today. Please visit our "Links" page & visit MAK MAGIC to see the whole range that is available.

You will learn many effects from these DVDS plus a lot of the history of magic. These DVDS are fascinating.

Please note that there is also a "Collectors Edition" of this incredible Box Set which is more expensive, but comes with "Extras" The "Collectors Edition" are limited to only a hundred & are numbered, please see separate ad for these, ACT QUICK though because when they are gone, they are gone........ forever.........



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This is a £5.00 Part Payment Courier Charge, if you would like your items to be sent by NEXT DAY Courier Service. This is to beat & DEFEAT (!) the current Postal situation in the U.K.

We have put up with terrible service from the Royal Mail now for a number of years (even before the strikes!) So enough is enough, now is our opportunity to fight back!!

Remember, you are only paying PART PAYMENT (we will cover the rest!) for a better, faster, & more reliable service!

(This Service only apply's to the U.K.)

Although SOON we will have news for our European Customers!!!

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Dear Susan

I urge you to stay calm amidst all of the unimaginable pressure that you must be under.

Personally I would love you to drop all the big show tunes for the final, just sit on a stool & sing "Cry Me a River" as beautifully as you did 10 years ago on the charity CD.

I really hope you win, I've been rooting for you from the start!

I would also like to thank you for the hope that you have given everyone.

You proved to the world that it's never too late to achieve your dreams.

If you win on Sat (as I hope you do) MILLIONS of others will also feel that they are winnners!

Please don't pull out of the show, you MUST realise that your life will never be the same again, whether you do the show or not, so you might as well do it!

Once the show is over, I think/hope that things will calm down a bit for you.

The show is a competition, it won't always be a "competition" for you, so that kind of pressure associated with it will not always be there.......................

Very best of luck to you Susan, & thankyou for the way, you've made us all feel a little better about ourselves.

Mike Danata') // add('OPEN TODAY BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY WITH 10% DISCOUNT!!!','','','','','


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Just to let you all know, that there is more than Fish & Chips on the menu at Harry Ramsdens throughout the summer, Practically on the beach in the centre of Bournemouth! You will be able to witness the magic that is CHRIS KEWARD!!!
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Check this out: You’re in a normal setting – maybe a coffee shop, a classroom, even a party. You borrow a friend’s ring and hold it very fairly – nothing to hide. Suddenly, you give it a gentle horizontal spin and slowly move your hands away – the ring is now floating. Imagine that it continues to spin – without you touching it! The ring hovers up and down above your hand, from one hand to another, and slowly lands on your own finger! Now get this: You instantly repeat it, and end up with the ring floating onto the spectator’s own finger! Sounds impossible? Believe it or not, it’s easy to master! This levitation has it all. It’s fun, mysterious, edgy, and leaves a strong emotional impact.

The Tarantula is a unique gimmick that has shattered the conventional wisdom of what reels look like and accomplish. This stealth utility allows you to easily master levitation and animation for any situation. You can fearlessly perform completely surrounded with the Tarantula, and the preparation only takes a second. Literally, you have the power at your fingertips, and can show your hands empty at any time. The Tarantula allows you to perform countless effects that have never been seen or done before. The Tarantula comes with an explanation DVD, and everything you need to get started right away.

Every detail of the Tarantula Motorized Reel will be taught step-by-step. You will learn new, incredible effects, including:
Hovering
New Haunted Pack
Magnetic Money
Magic Pen
Floating Dollar Bill

"The Tarantula is magically genius. I highly recommend it."
- Cyril

"This is the best levitation I have ever seen"
- Whit "Pop" Haydn (6 time Magic Castle Winner of the year)

See live performances of the Tarantula in action.

Subtleties that will teach you how to perform with the Tarantula FLAWLESSLY!

You will receive in-depth detail on exactly how your Tarantula works and how it can work for you.

By seeing first-hand exactly how Yigal Mesika works with the amazing Tarantula, you will feel as though you are receiving a live, personal lesson.
Easy to master
Unlike any other reel
Versatile
Perform sleeveless
No assistants
Perform completely surrounded !!!

Mike Danata Comments:

This is FANTASTIC! & will revolutionise work with the "Invisible stuff!"

Has lots of applications, & can also be used for "Lite Flite", with NO WAX under the nail!!!!


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Isn't the internet wonderful? if you click the link above, you can view the whole documentary on Siegfried & Roy, which includes their "Farewell Performance" (I'm sure it won't be!!) that aired on U.S. TV only yesterday!!!

This is very very emotional to watch, you have been warned!



') // add('SIEGFRIED & ROY RETURN FOR ONE LAST PERFORMANCE!!','','http://abcnews.go.com/ ','siegfreid & roy.jpg','','
On Sat 28th Feb 2009 Siegfried & Roy made there Farewell Performance in Las Vegas.

I predict that this WILL NOT be their last performance!!

The very Best Of Luck to both of them.

Roy you are an inspiration to EVERYONE!


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Set of four separate A4 prints of Harry Houdini. Printed on Canvas Card & ready to frame in a frame of your choice.

Prints are also available separately at £7.50 each. Please contact for details.
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Something very special!

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These are fantastic prints taken from the originals. Each one is beautifully printed on A4 Canvas Card, you will get four A4 size prints.

Ready to frame in the frames 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!

These Prints are also available singly at £7.50 each, email for details!
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Something very special!

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These are fantastic prints taken from the originals. Each one is beautifully printed on A4 Canvas Card, you will get four A4 size prints.

Ready to frame in the frames 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!

These Prints are also available singly at £7.50 each, email for details!
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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, you will get four A4 size prints

Ready to frame in the frames 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!)

These Prints are also available singly at £7.50 each, email for details!') add('TRUE ASTONISHMENT BOX SET - IN STOCK NOW! (9 DVD'S AND PROPS) BY PAUL HARRIS - SENT NEXT DAY DELIVERY IN THE U.K. ','235.00','http://www.murphysmagicsupplies.com/video/clips/DVDTRUBOXSET-VIDEO1.wmv','paul harris boxset.JPG','','
We are pleased to announce that we now have in stock the highly anticipated "True Astonishment Collector's Set" by Paul Harris.

This project has been one of the most anticipated for many years & is one of the most important releases in quite some time.

DESCRIPTION:

True Astonishment Box Set (9 DVDs and props)
by Paul Harris

Imagine that thrill when you were a kid and got your first bike, your first dog, your first car. Imagine the thrill you got when you read the early Paul Harris books or the Art of Astonishment books. These are all moments you will never forget. You'll get that same feeling as you take a journey through Paul Harris' True Astonishments.

True Astonishments will be Paul Harris' current, definitive, and final legacy. This is a monumental project of the highest caliber from the production to the material... it's simple, elegant, practical, and beautiful. True Astonishments is one of the most important projects to be released in the last 30 years.

With the True Astonishments Collector's set you will get:
9 DVDs in three fold cases with elegant images and artwork to inspire.
Material ranging from exciting new creations by Paul and friends to groundbreaking work on many Paul Harris classic effects.
Effects with cards, coins, bills, business cards, lighters, bottles, leafs, buttons, oranges, and so much more.
Interviews with David Blaine, Eric Mead, Michael Ammar, Eugene Burger, Jeff McBride, Mac King, Chuck Martinez, Looy Simonoff,. and with Paul himself.
Secret props to help create cutting edge astonishments.
In addition to the jam packed reputation making content contained within, you'll also find yourself twisting along secret passageways filled with hidden treasures. In OVER 40 hidden cookies throughout the DVDs you'll discover amazing bonus effects, interviews, and footage just waiting to be found.
Performances and teachings by Bro Gilbert, Wayne Houchin, Jeff McBride, Cheng Lin, Andrew Gerard, and other top creators and performers.
PHoote Notes for most effects which is Paul discussing his thoughts, ideas, tips, and added handlings for each effect.
The TA Pen which will revolutionize the way you think about magic with dollar bills.
Truly astonishing effects, interviews, philosophy and beautiful landscapes, all specially shot in the rain forest of a tiny beach town on the coast of British Columbia. The live performances include a cast of friendly dogs, walks in the wilderness, weird PH tidbits and a glut of local beauties who experience the True Astonishments.
You'll find this all packaged in a beautiful, custom made wooden puzzle box designed by one of the world's leading puzzle box makers which will handsomely and proudly display this important collector's set
Be part of the most important project to come along during your time in magic - Paul Harris' True Astonishments..

Here is a peek into True Astonishments:

DVD 1

Twilight Angels: Wayne Houchin performs a beautiful rendition of this classic PH effect. Paul has said repeatedly that this may BE his all time favorite effect.

Backlash 2: Paul and TA director Bro Gilbert took one of one of the most popular effects from the Art Of Astonishment books tore it apart, rebuilt it from the ground up and pumped up the ending till it explodes.

New Leaf: Another ingenious organic piece of strange from Paul and Bro. This new version of Leaf moves into the spectator's hands completely, and with a simple rubbing, everything becomes whole again. The next time you're in the middle of the woods and someone asks to see something magical you've got a lifetime supply of props and a beautiful little moment to share.

Cheng's Change: This is mind-blowing. Perform Zapped! with normal cards. Five cards visually morph into fine different cards right under their noses. Did we mention NO GIMMICKS?

Big Tiny: A spectator's signature reassembles itself and multiplies in their hands. They honest-to-god truly mix up the cards and then the ink morphs into their name.

DVD 2

The New Las Vegas Leaper: Ok, this is so brilliant and so simple! Basically, you do the original PH routine with some new touches and add a whole new twist to end on. You'll kick yourself for not having thought of it.

Tubular: Paul's impromptu miracle where two signed bills impossibly morph into one bill with both names... all in the spectator's hands.

Cheng's Riser: The card visually and slowly rises towards the top. Then with barely a wave of the hand it melts right through to the very top. No gimmicks, just beautiful methodology.

Growing Card by Tomoyuki Shimmura: This bizarre piece of strange happens in full view. A card visibly squishes out of shape as it slowly stretches and grows to twice its size in full view. Beautifully performed and taught by Robert Smith.

DVD 3

Casanova Inc: Steve Haynes contributes two streamlined elegant handlings of his breakthrough Casanova Concept with business cards.

Half Moon Trading Company: Paul has devised a brand new principle that is guaranteed to expand your mind using a normal card case and a borrowed imagination.

Half Moon Voodoo: A new re-wired version of Guy Hollingsworth's Voodoo Card that ups the happy and glad quotient. You can show the deck freely before the start of the trick. There's nothing to find.

Pack of Lies: A brand new look at the PH Vanishing Deck. Bro's knock-out handling will forever change how we vanish our decks.

Solid with Happy Ending: Paul's completely new method for the classic Solid Deception. The deck goes solid just like before but this time the cards happily undo themselves.

DVD 4

Dr. Fun: After over forty attempts Paul finally nailed this biggie that has all the impact of Deep Astonishment and The Anything Deck, except you can use ANY deck. Imagine the emotional impact when you are able to predict the happiest moment of someone's life!

Name Dropper: A spectator is able to mysteriously and visually print her own name.

Lubor's Lens: This is the definitive work on Reality Twister. For everyone out there who just couldn't figure out the right presentation for this, the wait is over. Along with a brand new presentation, you get your very own Lubor's Lens included with the set.

Naked Strange: Paul's immaculate gimmickless, impromptu version of Strange Travelers. Simple, powerful and true.

Gerard's Warp: Andrew Gerard adds a new psychological twist and turn to Card Warp that left Paul and Bro speechless. Andrew warped their minds so thoroughly, they had to go back to the tape and re-examine what they thought had happened.

DVD 5

Transcendental Bar Bet: Transcendental Bar Bet: This is the PH completely hands off, in your face (and on the table), card vanish. Oh yeah, the deck is completely normal and you never touch it during the vanish. The spectator actually vanishes the card herself.

Extraordinary Proof: Andrew Gerard is back with a self-working Stop masterpiece that leave your holding your favorite spectator's hand. All you have to do is show up and deal.

Tensegrity: Patrick Snowden's strange improbably balanced card sculptures have been pumped up to a new gravity-defying level. Can be done anywhere, surrounded, etc. A true piece of strange that leaves one dangling from the crumbling edge.

Reswindled: PH's hand picked choice as the definitive version of Reset. Caleb Wiles has come up with the real work. The two piles never touch and he's added a fully integrated big finish!

DVD 6

Smoking Eye: This beautiful feature PH creation with a couple of signed examined matches was inspired by Paul's kid sister Janet when, after surgery, wisps of smoke began coming out of her eyeball.

The Weirdling: Michael Weber has taken a stack of those coffee cards you get at your favorite local java joint and flipped them inside out. Comes with your own special coffee cards.

Ripped and Fryed: Charlie Frye has come up with the most incredible Torn And Restored Technology to date! Whether you play with this in the mirror or on the town, you will love doing this!

Cellmates: Meet your soulmate!. She gets your number, you get hers and you both share plenty of laughs along the way. Cellmates is Paul's no-pressure romance inducer with a no-worry ending that puts the odds in your favor.

DVD 7

Water Trap: Bro Gilbert's unimaginably cool new approach to Doug Bennett's signed- coin- in- matchbook plot. A genuine breakthrough new method that allows you to improv the prep with a normal matchbook in ten seconds!

Dunn's Deal: Shaun Dunn presents his version of Galaxy. This time, the spectator is shuffling her whole way through the entire effect. Just when they think it's all over... you tell her to shuffle again.

Invisible Palm by Wayne Houchin: You've seen the video of Wayne performing this for years, now learn all the finesse and handling he's brought to this PH classic.

Truly Screwed: This is the new and improved Improv Screwed Deck. Incredibly visual and a treat for your fingers. And the really screwy thing here, is the worse you do the key move here the better it looks.

DVD 8

Belly Button: This is Paul's unbelievable brainstorm for doing card through window with a campaign-type button.. using the spectator's own shirt as the window!

SOS: Paul's new version of Color Stunner is more streamlined, simplified and simply a better more joyous thing.

Muscle Bend: A borrowed coin bend that starts and ends with empty hands. Involves a mystery "organic ungimmicked gimmick" that will change the way you bend coins forever.

Unstable Label: Andrew Gerard's "Label to Inside of Bottle" with no palming or gimmicks. Perform with a normal bottle in a moment's notice.

DVD 9

TA Pen. Having fun yet? This 9th and final DVD includes a special PH custom gimmick which will not be available separately for quite a while.

What is the TA pen? It's a new gimmick that makes immaculately clean bill changes, switches, and animations. Everything about the pen is self-contained and can even be handled and used as a normal pen by spectators.

If you thought this is all enough to keep you busy for a couple of years, you'd be right. But there is one last final thing on DVD 9: Paul's very own Angel Cake.

Angel Cake is....a slightly troubling once-in-a-lifetime principle. This slice of ph cake almost definitely will give you some sleepless nights contemplating the philosophical implications of this karmically loaded astonishment.

Angel Cake is...a brand new theory in bill changes that allows you to....well, you'll just have to find out for yourself.

Paul Harris' True Astonishments... the truth is finally out!

Please note that an extra charge will be made if we ship anywhere outside of the U.K. this will be £25.00 (towards signed for & insurance cover) a seperate request will be made for this payment to be made via Paypal.') // add('SHOW ONLY TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SOUTHERN ENGLAND MAGIC CONVENTION','','','lakeside show poster.JPG','','


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We open every day for "Walk in" customers, except Wednesdays & Sundays.
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This is a Gift Voucher to be spent on purchases at Mike Danata's Magic Studio, printed in full colour. The amount can be any amount you wish, starting at £5.00. We can also customise the Voucher, with the Recipients name, at no extra cost! So when that Birthday - or Special Occasion arises, & you really can't think what to get for the "Magical Person" in your life, then this might well be the solution!! Please email us, or telephone, to place your order (01202 391666). we can accept your credit card orders over the phone, or a cheque payment through the post. If you email us your Telephone number, we are always happy to return your call, as long as it is a landline phone number, in the U.K. we will get back to you!

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"Mel Mellers LIVE" is a GREAT NEW Performance only dvd, Filmed with a five crew camera team!

You will laugh until your sides split! A FULL HOUR OF THE INCREDIBLE MEL MELLERS! in front of a LIVE LAY AUDIENCE

Mel Mellers KING OF KOMEDY! - MASTER OF MAGIC- & WIZARD OF WIT!!!!

I GUARANTEE you will LOVE this DVD!!!') // add('TRIBUTE TO SIEGFRIED & ROY AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM 28TH SEPT 2008','','','','','



Review by Mike Danata:

The show at the London Palladium last Sunday night 28th Sept 2008, in honour of Siegfried & Roy was very professional in it's slickness of production (fast moving, & virtually no dead spots) with an excellent compere in Jeff Hobson (who also performed his own spot, with Egg bag, Card In Mouth, & Watch Stealing) along with some of the very best performers in the world.

A very slick overture by the Magicares Big Band, leading in to the introduction of Kalin & Jinger, with their big illusions. which included a flaming spikes through girl, with the vanish of the girl & reappearance in the audience. Russ Stevens made a cameo appearance (having been pulled from the audience) checking the Sawing In Half Box!

The Great Tomsoni & Co with his gum chewing assistant were as funny as ever!

Luis De Matos, with his Sands Of The Desert routine, which I think I once saw Doug Henning perform, where the water turns black & then back to clear again at the end. This was very beautifully performed, I just wished that you couldn't buy the coloured sands that stay dry when immersed in water, in so many toy shops!


Vik & Fabrini did their "Robotic" type act that many of us had seen at Blackpool, as effective as ever!

Wally Eastwood "Probably" stole the show, billed as the "Fastest hands on earth" his juggling was definitely the fastest I had ever seen, truly incredible, & his playing of a classical piece of music by dropping juggling balls onto an electronic keyboard was truly astounding, as was his quick wit, & fantastic personality, you couldn't help but love him! He received a fantastic ovation from the enthusiastic audience.

At the beginning of the above paragraph, I stated that Wally "Probably" stole the show, but to be honest every other act "Probably" stole the show as well! (if that can make any sense!!) EVERY act was a showstopper, it really was an excellent line-up.

A twenty minute interval followed, & then it was back to the Magicares Big Band, followed by the Sheer Artistry that is Norm Nielson, a truly wonderful act that has taken him all around the world. Vanishing Flute, Misers Dream with the "Tinkling" coin ladder, & the incomparable Floating & "Playing" Violin. A wonderful wonderful act, that is as fresh today as it was when it was first introduced to the world, many many years ago.

Jason Byrne, did his incredible Bird/Manipulative act, with some of the slickest productions you'll ever see, culminating in the production of a duck! which certainly drew the gasps.

Ben Stone (the son of Paul) wrote a special song for Magicares called "When Magic Cares, Miracles happen" he sang this with the big band backing him, it was both catchy & moving, a perfect song for such a perfect event.

Raymond Crow followed with a very novel routine with a spectator's borrowed jacket where it flew, danced & floated around the stage! Absolutely wonderful. He finished his set with the hand shadows act that has received millions of hits on youtube, & clinched him an appearance on the Royal Variety Show. There is something truly "Magical" about this act that evokes such an emotional reaction from an audience, there were many OOh's & Ahh's from the audience during the performance, again a fantastic act.

Soul Mystique were the last act on stage, with their incredible quick change/dance act, very visual & spectacular drawing the gasps from the audience during their set.

Interspersed throughout the show were filmed tributes to Siegfried & Roy by such people as Cher, Sir Anthony Hopkins & Steve Wynn, plus many live tributes as well from the stage, including amongst others, Lynette Chappell who was their leading Lady (The Evil Queen) in the show for many years.

The most moving tribute was delivered by Steve Wynn, who had built the Mirage Hotel for Siegfried & Roy's show in Vegas, stating very clearly the love from Siegfried & Roy's friends & indeed their love & support for each other. It was all very emotional & moving...............

The evening concluded with the awaited appearance from both Siegfried Roy who both received prolonged standing ovations from the audience.

Siegfried did most of the talking (to begin with!) then Roy gestured for the microphone to say his bit, although a little slurred in his speech, he was perfectly understandable. Siegfried took the Mic back from Roy, & Roy almost "Snatched" it back to the delight of the audience, he was unstoppable!!! (perhaps he had lessons from Ken Dodd!) it was all very moving & emotional, I have to admit that I couldn't hold back the tears. I saw the same courage, determination, & strength in my dear Mum during her battle with cancer. Siegfried & Roy took several curtain calls at the end, & Roy kept walking back to centre stage, it became very amusing as he walked on & off continuously, almost as if to just prove to us that he could indeed walk!!!! (he was told at one point that he would never walk again)

Roy is a very strong person on all levels, but it is his INNER STRENGTH that is so amazing, & tonight we witnessed that Magical Inner Strength.

This was a truly memorable occasion, that will forever live in the minds of everyone who attended. Proving yet again that the magic still lives, & that Siegfried & Roy are indeed Masters Of The Impossible!

With heartfelt thanks to Paul Stone & the team, for making this show happen, you certainly gave us a night to remember forever!


SARMOTI

Mike Danata 29th Sept 2008
') add('SIEGFRIED AND ROY DVD COLLECTION','35.00','http://www.siegfriedandroy.com/magic/magic_box.php','Boxset picture.JPG','','
VOLUME 1: The Magic and The Mystery - An amazing spectacle of incredible moments from the world renowned magicians and illusionists. Las Vegas is the venue that compliments their thrilling feats of magic and mystery! This dvd was one of their very first T.V. "Specials".

VOLUME 2: The World of Siegfried & Roy - Experience some of Siegfried and Roy's best performances in this showcase. You will also have the opportunity to catch behind-the-scenes look at the lives, warmth and work of these unique and amazing entertainers!

VOLUME 3: The Magic Box -The compelling life stories of Siegfried and Roy. Through the magic of technology, come face-to-face with the world's most famous white tigers and white lions in Siegfried and Roy's wildlife sanctuary. This was the film made for the IMAX cinema. The true story of Siegfried & Roy, from early childhood in war torn Germany, to rising to the greatest hights as "Magicians Of The Century" in Las Vegas. Woven into the story with actors (playing their roles as young boys) are guest appearances of Siegfried & Roy as "Themselves" later in life, with live footage of their amazing show! a real collectors item! Something to treasure & value for years to come.

Mike Danata Comments:

Much of the footage from these DVDS were shown on a big screen at the "Tribute To Siegfried & Roy" at The London Palladium on the 28th Sept 08. After each segment was shown on the big screen, the whole Palladium audience errupted into applause!

This is your chance to own the ultimate Siegfried & Roy Collection!

We now have very limited stocks on this item, so be quick & order NOW!

') add('SIEGFRIED AND ROY DVD COLLECTION BOXSET','35.00','','siegfrieddvd2.jpg','','
VOLUME 1: The Magic and The Mystery - An amazing spectacle of incredible moments from the world renowned magicians and illusionists. Las Vegas is the venue that compliments their thrilling feats of magic and mystery! This dvd was one of their very first T.V. "Specials".

VOLUME 2: The World of Siegfried & Roy - Experience some of Siegfried and Roy's best performances in this showcase. You will also have the opportunity to catch behind-the-scenes look at the lives, warmth and work of these unique and amazing entertainers!

VOLUME 3: The Magic Box -The compelling life stories of Siegfried and Roy. Through the magic of technology, come face-to-face with the world's most famous white tigers and white lions in Siegfried and Roy's wildlife sanctuary. This was the film made for the IMAX cinema. The true story of Siegfried & Roy, from early childhood in war torn Germany, to rising to the greatest hights as "Magicians Of The Century" in Las Vegas. Woven into the story with actors (playing their roles as young boys) are guest appearances of Siegfried & Roy as "Themselves" later in life, with live footage of their amazing show! a real collectors item! Something to treasure & value for years to come.
') add('SIEGFRIED AND ROY BIOGRAPHY DVD LIMITED SUPPLY!','16.00','','biography.jpg','','
Their partnership started when Roy smuggled a pet cheetah aboard the ocean liner where he and Siegfried worked. It may have ended on October 3, 2003, when their legendary Vegas spectacle ended with a shocking attack by one of Roy's beloved white tigers.

Siegfried And Roy have enjoyed one of the most enduring and popular partnerships in show business. Their unique act, combining magic and wild animals--especially the endangered white tiger--is credited with having transformed Las Vegas from Sin City into a family entertainment destination. But the Vegas they helped build may now be moving on, and the headline-grabbing attack on Roy may speed the trip. From their childhoods in Germany during the war and the chance meeting that launched a lifetime of magic to Roy's recovery, BIOGRAPHY® profiles every step of Siegfried & Roy's remarkable journey to stardom. This is the very latest Dvd, containing fascinating UNSEEN footage, a MUST HAVE for any Siegfried & Roy fan. Also contains excerpts from the Vegas Show!
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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



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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


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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 to, 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('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('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','','','','','

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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!


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If you live in the U.K. you can call us on (01202 391666) 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!
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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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