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Choo Mantar 2014: Magicians from all over India gather at the national biennial magicians’ convention

Choo Mantar 2014: Magicians from all over India gather at the national biennial magicians’ convention

Thanks to the EconomicTimes for the article..

Eggs are constantly appearing from people’s ears. You can’t unfold a handkerchief without a coin falling out of it. Bouquets routinely flutter into life as pigeons. Rabbits lower and raise themselves from top hats with sombre professionalism.

I am at Choo Mantar 2014, the national biennial magicians’ convention. All around is frenetic activity. The convention features seasoned veterans as well as jittery debutants making their big splash in front of their peers. There is a competition round and participants are making frantic last minute practice passes. The auditorium is slowly filling up with friends and family. Wives of magicians look on fondly as their husbands await their turn. Magicians from all over India have gathered, from birthday party conjurors to top-flight illusionists who disappear elephants on whim…

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Scoop: MASTERS OF ILLUSION on THE CW – Friday, August 15, 2014 (new series)

Scoop: MASTERS OF ILLUSION on THE CW – Friday, August 15, 2014 (new series)

Masters of Illusion logo NO GIMMICKS, NO TRICKS – Hosted by Dean Cain, “Masters of Illusion” features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines – all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Rob Lake, Michael Finney, Nathan Burton, Michael Grandinetti, Michael Giles, Eric Buss, Johnny Ace Palmer, Spencer Horsman (#103). Original airdate 8/15/2014.

Thanks to BroadwayWorld.com for the info… http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-MASTERS-OF-ILLUSION-on-THE-CW-Friday-August-15-2014-2014072456#.U9LFp_ldVgl

‘Watch’ orders new magician show from Objective..

‘Watch’ orders new magician show from Objective..

By John Creamer for TELEVISUAL…

Watch orders new magician show from Objective

UKTV’s Watch has ordered a 4×60’ series with psychological illusionist Katherine Mills. 

Katherine Mills: Mind Games blends Mills’ skills in ‘mentalism’, together with her love of magic, to perform acts of mind control. The series has been commissioned by Hilary Rosen and is ordered by Watch General Manager Steve North. Objective Productions and Crook Productions will co-produce. 

In each episode Mills meets the British public and performs displays of ‘mind magic’. The show will see her “examine the bond between parents and children; the relationship between twins; the connection between staff in a supermarket and the interaction between friends out to dinner or at the cinema. Katherine takes the everyday world around us and makes it extraordinary.”

The series will air in peak on Watch this autumn while Katherine Mills is currently featuring in CBBC’s Help! My Supply Teacher is Still Magic. 

Watch’s Commissioning Editor Hilary Rosen said: “Objective Productions has a long-standing relationship with UKTV and makes some of the most innovative entertainment programmes on television.  We were blown away by Katherine’s talent and her charm, I expect the Watch audience will be too.” 

General Manager for Watch, Steve North, added: “This is a bold and unique programme for Watch. Katherine Mills is exceptional; her skills in mentalism combined with her background in psychology and experience in magic make for an exciting new entertainment series.”

Executive Producer Matt Crook, added: “I’m excited to bring the fascinating area of mind illusion to Watch. This has been the hardest but most satisfying show I’ve ever been involved in.”

http://www.televisual.com/news-detail/Watch-orders-new-magician-show-from-Objective_nid-4468.html