How long it's been since last post.
Much has come, much has gone.
I might have to start again.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Free Bible Software
Here is a great site for free Bible Study Software. It is all free but if you send a donation Rick will send you a CD with a lot of the software. Rick has obviously worked very hard to bring this to us so do the right thing!
E-Sword
E-Sword
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Congratulations - Mark Shortland
Mark Shortland won this year's British Magical Championships at the Blackpool Magical Convention last weekend (25-27/02/05). As well as pocketing the top prize, he also took home the Comedy Trophy!
My congratulations to Mark - well done mate!
(Mark is also a member of FCM UK)
My congratulations to Mark - well done mate!
(Mark is also a member of FCM UK)
Toby, the Spirit Table & The Magic Circle
I was up at The Magic Circle last Monday (28/02/05). Toby Travis was giving a lecture and I wanted to say goodbye before he travelled back across the pond.
There was an interesting experience.
During his lecture Toby performed his Spirit Table. Now, the fact is, The Magic Circle is being renovated at the moment and so that evening's lecture was being held in a nearby hotel. There was a carpet covered staging of sorts and a borrowed pa system from a member. The lighting consisted of the rooms overhead fluorescent lighting. In other words, none of the usual set-up Toby would normally require for this performance.
What was interesting was that after the performance a prominent member commented (after Toby noted the lack of atmosphere), that she felt the performance was enhanced by the plainness of the surroundings. I thought this comment spot on, after all if a 'spirit' did 'possess' the table it would happen anytime.
Now I am not saying staging is not important and doesn't create the right mood, I thought it was an interesting observation and worth thinking about, that's all.
There was an interesting experience.
During his lecture Toby performed his Spirit Table. Now, the fact is, The Magic Circle is being renovated at the moment and so that evening's lecture was being held in a nearby hotel. There was a carpet covered staging of sorts and a borrowed pa system from a member. The lighting consisted of the rooms overhead fluorescent lighting. In other words, none of the usual set-up Toby would normally require for this performance.
What was interesting was that after the performance a prominent member commented (after Toby noted the lack of atmosphere), that she felt the performance was enhanced by the plainness of the surroundings. I thought this comment spot on, after all if a 'spirit' did 'possess' the table it would happen anytime.
Now I am not saying staging is not important and doesn't create the right mood, I thought it was an interesting observation and worth thinking about, that's all.
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Fellowship of Christian Magicians UK Conference 2005
Here is just a short report on last weeks (21 - 25/02/05) Conference. There are some photo's available here. Our guest lecturer this year from the USA was Toby Travis. He gave several lectures including 'Paranormal Lies & Wonders', and some from his lecture 'The Professional Amateur' as well as a lecture on Mentalism. Toby is the consummate professional. He has a very engaging style which is warm and friendly. I would love to see his full stage show. He did perform his wonderful Spirit Table routine which he has honed to perfection. If you get a chance to see him lecture or perform I would highly recommend you make every effort to do so.
We also had guest lecturers Marc Paul and Jon Allen.
Marc delivered his Mind 2 Mind lecture which included his Triple A Book Test. This is a superb any time, any book test which is usable. Suffice to say Marc demonstrated several versions of 'any card at any number' but declined to divulge his Parkinson Show version! (And who would blame him?) Marc is a very tolerant and patient lecturer, willing to answer questions and really help people to understand his work and routines. He also honoured us with a first public showing of a new routine he was working on then asked for feedback. It was a pleasure to be at this lecture, if you are a booker, book him if not, go see him. You will not be disappointed.
Jon's lecture was also very good, the highlight for me being his version of the Quadro Chick. What a wonderful routine which I could see would move the most hardened of souls! He also showed us his card on ceiling with a very innovative force. There were some new (really) moves for Professor's Nightmare as well as his effect Chomp. I thoroughly enjoyed his IT work too and presented his routine with a borrowed note which I feel has potential for me. Jon is obviously a very intelligent magician who thinks a lot about the why as well as the how in magic and it shows. Again, see him if you get the chance - that Chick was a killer!
On a personal note I won this year's Stage Competition and was also accepted as President of FCM UK.
I will post more thoughts on the Conference later and also I hope to write more on being a 'Christian Magician' and gospel magic in particular.
We also had guest lecturers Marc Paul and Jon Allen.
Marc delivered his Mind 2 Mind lecture which included his Triple A Book Test. This is a superb any time, any book test which is usable. Suffice to say Marc demonstrated several versions of 'any card at any number' but declined to divulge his Parkinson Show version! (And who would blame him?) Marc is a very tolerant and patient lecturer, willing to answer questions and really help people to understand his work and routines. He also honoured us with a first public showing of a new routine he was working on then asked for feedback. It was a pleasure to be at this lecture, if you are a booker, book him if not, go see him. You will not be disappointed.
Jon's lecture was also very good, the highlight for me being his version of the Quadro Chick. What a wonderful routine which I could see would move the most hardened of souls! He also showed us his card on ceiling with a very innovative force. There were some new (really) moves for Professor's Nightmare as well as his effect Chomp. I thoroughly enjoyed his IT work too and presented his routine with a borrowed note which I feel has potential for me. Jon is obviously a very intelligent magician who thinks a lot about the why as well as the how in magic and it shows. Again, see him if you get the chance - that Chick was a killer!
On a personal note I won this year's Stage Competition and was also accepted as President of FCM UK.
I will post more thoughts on the Conference later and also I hope to write more on being a 'Christian Magician' and gospel magic in particular.
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