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July 2010
Hi there,
I have just returned from
the SAM convention in Atlanta and to be perfectly honest, as a dealer it
was one of the worst conventions I have ever attended. The dealer room
was dark, freezing cold and about the size of a small football pitch
with about 20 dealers and there was more atmosphere on the moon. The
attendance in the past has been about 700, but this time was only 300,
and there was never any time for the dealers as there was always
something else going on. I don't know about you, but whenever I used to
attend conventions as a spectator, the dealers where always the
highlight for me. It seems that at some of these conventions the dealers
are treated as an afterthought? It is only a matter of time before the
quality dealers pick and choose the events to attend! We need to be
treated with the respect that we deserve. I'm sorry if I sound like I'm
complaining but, I am!
In September I will be dealing at the TAOM in Austin Texas
followed by Magic in the Rockies in Denver, which is an excellent
convention. As soon as I return the IBM in Eastbourne will be
upon us. I am looking forward to the IBM as I am doing my new lecture
with Michael J. Fitch.
I have quite a few new products at the moment. My new DVD set, ‘A
Life in Magic’ is selling extremely well; Russ Stevens has made an
excellent job of them. I have a couple of new tricks being released for
the conventions, so if you see me around please ask me to show you.
The weather is glorious today, so I'm going outside to make the most of
what might be our summer?
See you around.
Wayne
March 2010
March already, Blackpool
Convention has been and gone, however, as always I had a great time and
Blackpool Magicians presented me with ‘The Lifetime Achievement
Award’. I was extremely flattered that my own peers had recognised
my services to Magic, but to be honest none of it has been an effort, as
Magic has always been my passion!
Also whilst at Blackpool Convention I, along with Michael J Fitch
presented my new Lecture ‘Choice Cuts’ which seemed to be very
well received. Michael has done such a good job putting the whole thing
together and spent countless hours compiling lots of my old TV footage.
What’s new!
My book, ‘Special Effects’ which I honestly believe is my best
yet, it’s full of practical, easy to do, commercial magic, even though I
say so myself. ‘Split Personality’ is another little gem that I
know you ‘Workers’ will love. I’ve had so many inquiries about the close
up version of ‘The Blue Phantom’ that I performed on my close up T.V
special, people asking where can they get one? Well, they couldn’t!
Until now, when my good friend Andy Hurst has made just a few and they
are absolutely stunning, in fact they are better than the original one
that I used! The craftsmanship is just perfection; please watch this
space as they will be available very soon.
I am sorry to end on a sad note but I have to mention the passing of my
dear and long time friend Patrick Page, he was one of the best magicians
that I ever knew, I will really miss him!
Wayne
October 2009
FISM, Blackpool 2012,
Brilliant!!! Then why are certain magicians anti Blackpool? The
Blackpool Convention organisers have proved that they can host what is
the biggest and best value for money magic convention in the world.
What with Terrorism, War, and Economic Crisis being a major concern for
most, I just cannot understand why these pathetic individuals continue
to make this issue their priority?
In the press a well known magician (who should know better) was very
disrespectful about the convention, the organisers, the town, and even
the people of Blackpool. What this person fails to remember is that
during the height of their ‘fame’ the people of Blackpool and Blackpool
town gave them a very lucrative living for many a summer season.
All I can say is that 3000 magicians can’t be wrong!
Wayne
September 2009
Long time no speak, sincere
apologies, it’s just that there has not been a great deal to report. I
have just returned from ‘Magic In The Rockies’ in Colorado where I had a
fantastic time, both lecturing and performing in the Gala show. It was a
small convention of extremely high quality.
I have quite a few new items that you can see at the upcoming IBM
convention in Southport.
If you get the chance to see Derren Brown’s latest live show, don’t miss
it, I saw it in the West End, it was Just Brilliant.
Congratulations to Blackpool Magicians Club on getting the vote to host
FISM 2012. My prediction is that this will be a convention to beat all
conventions.
See you around,
Wayne
October 2008
What a hectic summer it has
been, however I’m not complaining! First of all we went to the combined
SAM/IBM convention in Louisville, Kentucky, where we had a fantastic
time. I was lecturing and appearing in the Gala show which seemed to be
well received? It was a great convention that was organised extremely
well. No sooner we were back from the USA we were off to Eastbourne for
the British Ring Convention. Whilst in Eastbourne Norm Neilson presented
me with a beautiful canvas poster of myself (above), I was so flattered by this.
These are a limited edition of which Norm does have a few for sale:
www.nnmagic.com
What’s new?
I have a nice commercial effect called Flick, which is due to be
released in a couple of weeks. Also due for release is a much improved
version of Metamorphosis. Check out the Mini Smash and Stab
and the Chinese Sticks, they are both so well made.
Well that’s it for now, I have a few lectures to do this autumn, so I
will no doubt see a few of you around.
Best,
Wayne Dobson
March 2008
Just back from sunny?
Blackpool, where I had a great time, especially performing in the:
‘Audience with Wayne Dobson and Geoffrey Durham’. Terry Seabrooke
interviewed me and Geoffrey and he certainly knows how to bring the best
(or worst) out of me. I absolutely loved it!
I have just managed to get my hands on a few (and I mean a few) more (I
sold out at Blackpool) ‘Cardini’ books. This book is superbly
written by John Fisher and produced by ‘The Miracle Factory’. Also there
are a few of the new Houdini two volume set, which comes in its own
slipcase. Both the Cardini and the Houdini are gorgeous publications!
Hurry, they won’t last long!
I’ve got a special deal on my DVD’s (TV1 has sold out). If you buy TV2
and TV3 together, I will give free of charge ‘Unclamped’.
‘Unclamped’ on its own costs
£25!
A massive saving.
‘Echo’
and ‘Second Chance’
are new booklets that have both received favourable reviews in all the
major magic magazines. I’ve also got some of the new
Mel Mellors
DVD, superb!
I just got hold of a few of Masuda’s
WOW.
This is a brilliant effect!
That’s it for now and I look forward to seeing you at The Bristol Day of
Magic in May.
Wayne Dobson
December 2007
Just completed a short
lecture tour which was very enjoyable and always nice to see old friends
and make some new ones. I persuaded Julian to show a couple of things, it
was nerve wracking for him but he soon started performing with extreme
finesse. Well done Julian! No Jonathan you are not getting away with it,
you're next? Ask him to show you ‘Torn’ at Blackpool, he does it so well!
I have just been booked to appear on the gala show at the IBM/SAM
convention in Kentucky 2008. I am so thrilled to be going as I know it’s
going to be a brilliant convention.
What’s new?
Rainbow is a trick that I marketed a few years ago and it was a
great seller, but Rainbow Decks were very expensive. However now USPCC
manufacture so many different decks I am able to sell this trick at a
fraction of the cost.
STARTLING is a very intriguing and different effect.
Old Moore’s Diary is Pat Page’s take on a classic effect. I cannot
praise this trick enough, it’s just brilliant!
WOW & Wellington Switchboard have both sold out, however I am
expecting more.
That’s all for now, so until next time here’s wishing you all a merry
Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year.
Wayne Dobson
August 2007
Just back from the USA
(That is, The Uther Side of Amsterdam)! No really,
Marianne, Jonathan, Julian and yours truly were in Las Vegas where I was
performing at the LVMI convention, and what a nice convention it
was, only small, but very intimate and a great standard of performers. We
also saw some great shows whilst there, Lance Burton, Mac King, World's
Greatest Magic and Penn and Teller.
Whilst in Las Vegas, Julian was mistaken for Hans Klok on more than one
occasion. I can see why!!!!!!!!!!
Hans Klok pictured here
with a poster of Julian
Next was Dallas for the
SAM convention and whilst there I celebrated my 50th birthday, (I know
what you are saying, ‘He doesn’t look a day over 49 and three quarters’)
and The Magic Circle very kindly gave me a bottle of bubbly and an
enormous Birthday Card that was signed by just about everybody who
attended the convention, I was very touched!
Back home for the good old British summer, (I think it falls on a Tuesday
this year?)
What’s new?
Miracle Chip by Mark Mason featuring my trick ‘Unique Prediction’.
This is a great utility gimmick that is made with beautiful precision and
it comes complete with a matching regular half dollar and poker chip a DVD
and some mind blowing routines. This is to be released in September.
Cash Flow is a new trick that is based on an effect called
X-Change from my book WD40, however this now only uses one signed coin
and a beautifully made brass box just large enough to hold the borrowed
coin which very magically vanishes from your hand to the spectators.. This
trick uses no sleight of hand and instantly resets.
WOW by Masuda
I have a few WOW by
Masuda £33.
If you saw this effect on TV, you would swear it was trick photography –
It’s brilliant! Please email me for details.
Wellington
Mini-Magic Switchboard
I also have a couple of the
Wellington Mini Switchboard. This is a real Brain Teaser!
£245
Please email me for
details.
The IBM convention in Southport is fast approaching, where a brilliant
line up of talent (Thanks to Paul Stone) is scheduled to appear! If you
are going, please stop by DTRIK and say ‘Hi’.
See you around.
Wayne Dobson
May 2007
I have finally released
my autobiography along with 40 tricks and called it WD40 (Thank you
Mark Mason for the title). This book has been a tremendous success and
Magicseen have made a superb job of the publication. After being sold out
for almost two years, I have managed to get hold of a few copies of my
DVD, TV STUFF 1.
I am just getting prepared for my trip to Las Vegas where I will be
appearing at the LVMI, and as soon as we return we fly to Texas (Just next
to B&Q) for the S.A.M convention.
Julian at present is travelling around Italy. He has a pack of cards with
him, so no doubt he will be ‘Blagging’ a free drink out of some
unsuspecting Italian. Jonathan has invested in Mark Mason’s great trick ‘Come
Fly with Me’, so I am sure in the next few months I will be witnessing
this effect on more than one occasion?
BTW I have just had the pleasure of seeing Mathew J Dowden perform
some brilliant magic, all of which he explains on his DVD ‘Party Animal’
which is available from
www.alakazam.co.uk. Honestly Mathew must be one of
magic’s best kept secrets. Do your self a big favour and try and witness
this guy’s work, you will not be disappointed!
See you around.
Wayne Dobson
January 2007
Wow what a year it has been, in fact if 2007 is only half as good as 2006
then that means that 2006 was twice as good as 2007, obviously!!!!!!!
We have now moved house and finally settled into our new abode.
Blackpool Convention is almost upon us, and it looks like being another
blockbuster. The line up of talent looks terrific, as always.
I have some great new items this year, so please call by my stand to see
them. Lucky Dip, SWOP, Money Box, Birthday Card and Geometricks.
My new book WD40 is being released at Blackpool. It consists of
forty tricks which are a compilation of my three Dobson’s Choice books,
plus ten new effects. There is a bonus section which consists of my
autobiography ‘Starstruck’, which is of an adult nature, because
the truth just happens to contain a few ‘Choice’ words. Nothing you
haven’t heard before.
I also have a few posters called ‘Magic Stars’, which are produced on
canvas by Norm Neilson and are absolutely stunning! I only have a few left
so if you want one, don’t hang around.
Wayne, standing upright with
Jonathan (Marianne’s eldest son)
The best trick I have seen this year is my new wheelchair. It stands me
up, lays me down, and it has a fifteen mile battery life. Not quite enough
to go to Blackpool, but I’ll get there somehow.
Wayne Dobson
August 2006
Just back from FISM in Stockholm where myself, Marianne and her two boys
Jonathan and Julian had a great time witnessing some of the finest magic I
have ever seen. The gala show, the Close Up show and the Final contest
were all absolutely superb. Congratulations to all concerned! There were
lots of events that I missed, but reports were all glowing.
Whilst at FISM, I (actually it was Julian) introduced my new effect
Lucky Dip, and it completely sold out on the first day.
My new DVD, TV Stuff 3 was also a big seller and the ‘Book Test’
that I sell never fails to gather new fans.
Jonathan and Julian have caught the magic bug; (which is really good news
for me, as they both now demonstrate a couple of my effects) Jonathan is
constantly improving his technique for ‘Back Palming’ cards, whilst Julian
practises a ‘Matrix’ that my good friend Mark Mason taught him. It’s great
to see, as it's very reminiscent of when I was young. What a fantastic hobby
we have!
 
Left. Julian showing Greg Wilson ‘Lucky Dip’ Right. Jonathan about to
inflict ‘Supalok’ on ??
The next big convention is the IBM in Eastbourne, and what a line up of
talent they have; Mac King, Jeff Hobson, Noel Britten, Tim Conova, Mark
Mason, Graham Jolley, and that is only for starters! Don’t miss it!
Eastbourne is renowned for lots of Walking Sticks, Zimmer Frames, and
Wheelchairs, so I should fit in quite well. See you there!
Wayne Dobson
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