Talk Magic Night of Magic Event April 11th!

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Talk Magic Night of Magic Event April 11th!

Postby themagicwand » Jan 23rd, '09, 23:41



Ladies & Gentlemen, preeesenting... at last... the wondrous Talk Magic night of wonder and mystery at Middleton Hall on Saturday April 11th 2009!

Although the event will of course be open to members of the public (where else would we get our willing specs from?), this event is very much a Talk Magic jolly boys and girls outing!

Taking place at Middleton Hall, very close to Drayton Manor Park near Birmingham, the evening consists of a two course silver service meal in the great hall followed by coffee. Parlour magic for the evening will be provided by the following: David Taylor MMC (known as "Dat8962" on Talk Magic) will be enthralling us with a demonstration of "classic" magic, Anthony Jacquin - hypnotist of "Reality is Plastic" fame - will be regaling us with his awe-inspiring mesmerism, and up and coming female bizarre performer Evanna will be enchanting us with a journey into the dark side! The evening will also be hosted by little old me. But you can't have everything.

The theme of the evening is a recreation of a 1900's magical soiree. A night of magic, mystery and smog shrouded elegance! Dress for dinner if you like (in fact it's kind of encouraged) in your finest threads - or just come as you like. Nothing is compulsory. I myself though will be in full black tie regalia! I need no excuse to get all dressed up!

Tickets and details can be found on the Fright Nights website
http://www.frightnights.co.uk/events/index.php?cid=1545
Tickets can be purchased from Fright Nights on-line or via the telephonic talking device.

Tickets for an evening in a grand mansion with a two course silver service meal and four magicians performing parlour routines cost just £59. Please please please try and support this event. If it works there'll be more to come I promise.

And yes. There is a bar. Open all night. :D

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Postby lindz » Jan 24th, '09, 10:10

This is an excellent idea and I would love to attend but unfortunately I have a baby due at the end of April so I have to stay close to home :cry:

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Postby dat8962 » Jan 24th, '09, 12:30

I can't wait :lol:

I've got a number of people who I've talked to in the area and who have expressed an interest.

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Postby themagicwand » Jan 24th, '09, 13:51

dat8962 wrote:I've got a number of people who I've talked to in the area and who have expressed an interest.

It would be great if people could mention it to other members of their magic clubs/societies etc. Thanking you kindly! :D

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Postby Mandrake » Jan 24th, '09, 15:25

I'll be there, just need to decide on suitable attire, monocle or no monocle - decisions, decisons, decisions..... :wink:

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Postby Reverend Tristan » Jan 24th, '09, 17:02

I really wish I could make this, next time you have one :-) and it would have to be monocal :-)

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Postby Jean » Jan 24th, '09, 17:32

Booked my ticket. (I wonder if they sell fancy cloths at Primeark.)

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Postby Beardy » Jan 24th, '09, 18:26

*looks at his bank account*

as soon as my student loan comes through, I'll be purchasing my ticket!

*edit - saw that there were only 20 spaces left, so placed a deposit and will pay the full amount later :D*

Anyone fancy holding me up in birmingham for the evening? I don't think trains run after midnight back to swansea ;)

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Postby Lady of Mystery » Jan 26th, '09, 11:37

Sounds like a great night, best of luck with it. Just a shame that I can't make it.

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Postby TheStoner » Jan 27th, '09, 12:23

Sounds excellent, but with the bar it wouldn't be a good idea to drive home afterwards. Is there anywhere we can crash for the night?

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Postby Mandrake » Jan 27th, '09, 17:41

At the time of posting, only 19 places left.....

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Postby FairieSnuff » Jan 28th, '09, 17:00

16 .......

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Postby Beardy » Jan 28th, '09, 17:29

anybody know of any local places that you can stay the night cheaply?

Student prices preferably...doesnt have to be good quality, just a bed and roof ;)

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Postby Mandrake » Jan 28th, '09, 17:35

Not sure about Student rates but:

Hotels near Middleton Hall:
Marston Farm Hotel 1 Mile
The Belfry 2 Miles
Drayton Court Hotel 2 Miles

Bed and Breakfast:
The Railway Guest House 4 Miles
The Chestnuts 5 Miles
James Guest House 5 Miles

Self Catering:
Highview at Cavershamplace 5 Miles
Castle Green 6 Miles
Excellence Afloat at Valley Cruises 9 Miles

Campsites:
Somers Wood Caravan Park 10 Miles
Silver Trees Caravan park 16 Miles
Pillaton Pools 18 Miles

Links available from:
http://www.aboutbritain.com/maps/middletonhall-map.asp

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Postby FairieSnuff » Feb 11th, '09, 22:43

14 places left ....

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