Nevin Joins the Irish Magicians at SAMS

The SAMS (Scottish Association of Magicians) convention takes place at the Park Hotel, Kilmarnock next weekend from Friday 4th May to Sunday 6th May. The Gala Show will feature – Pat Fallon, John Kimmons, June Leith, Peter Kinney, Michael Neto and Toby Davies.  Lecturers will include Pat Fallon, John Kimmons and Ian Adair. With Close up acts Michael Neto, John Bowden, Toby Davies and Pat Fallon.

Nevin Cody joins fellow Irish magicians John Bowden and Pat Fallon as part of this years line up.  Over the past few years Nevin has been climbing the ranks and is now considered one of the best comedy magic acts in the country.  His hilarious style has been wowing audiences all over Ireland.  He is also a resident magician and magic creator at the Secret Castle of Magic which was Ireland’s first regular magic venue and which is due to re-open soon.  

This weekend will see Nevin perform on the Saturday show at SAMS.  We wish Nevin and Messrs. Bowden & Fallon the very best of luck.  it is great to see three Irish names as booked talent at a UK Convention.

Small Talk :: Shawn Farquhar on Mooney Show Audio

The afternoon after his full house lecture at the SIM Shawn Farquhar was a guest on The Mooney Show on RTÉ Radio 1. Joining host Aonghus McAnally and Shawn were SIM President Nevin Cody and my good self Brendan Byrne. Shawn held court admirably as we all chipped in with our thoughts on magic, Psychic Sally and a host of other stuff. You can listen to or download the audio we managed to grab below. One funny bit - at one stage a phone-in caller launches in to a story about seeing a magician down the country. As he begins to describe the effect, in unison we all point towards the ceiling. Low and behold we are the psychic ones as he is of course describing Card on Ceiling. Cue smug smiles from us and bewilderment on the faces of the studio engineers. Enjoy!

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The Shenanigans Wrap Up with SIM President Nevin Cody

Nevin Cody in his capacity as President of the SIM joins us for a chat and expresses thanks to all of you for making Shenanigans what it was.

Nevin was of course a co-organiser of Shenanigans along with a dedicated group of individuals and helpers including myself and in our chat we shoot the breeze in general about the weekend.

Listen to our chat below.

 

A host of local talent round up the line up for Shenanigans

A host of local talent have been added to the line up for Shenanigans The Irish Magic Convention which starts next Friday 29th April at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown.  Jack Wise, Pat Fallon & Gill, Nevin Cody, Aonghus McAnally, Tony Sadar (pictured), Brendan Byrne and Reuben will feature over the weekend as either presenters on the "Sessions" or perform on the various Shenanigans Shows.

Remember your full Gold Card registration is an unbelievable €110 (€55 for Partners & Guardians) and includes Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch.  It also includes admission to the After Banquet Cabaret and Sunday Gala Show.  Organisers encourage you to bring family and friends to both the Saturday Dinner and Sunday Gala Show.  You can download flyers for the public shows here.  

You can pre-register and pay on arrival by filling out the form on The Shenanigans Website. Organisers have asked you do as they are pre-printing registration badges.  For all the full details visit www.irishmagicconvention.com

More new Leprechauns

Thank you to juggler extraordinaire Michael Pierce and SIM President Nevin Cody who through donating to IrishMagicNews have become our latest Leprechauns.  As I always say these donations are ploughed back into Irish magic one way or another and are much needed and appreciated.  Thanks to you both.

Jack Wise & Nevin Cody contribute to Indo's Magic Article

Jack Wise and Nevin Cody were two of the magicians who contributed to the Irish Independent's recent article about the return of magic to BBC Prime Time.  The Magicians, described by Paul Daniels as "Strictly Come Magic" will make up part of the BBC's new year schedule.  The piece in the Indo by Joe O'Shea and featuring Nevin and Jack can be read here.

Mystics's Convention :: Performer Profile Nevin Cody

The Mystic's one day Convention is taking place this coming Sunday 17th October in Drogheda.  It features Marc Oberon, Andy Normansell, Ali Kadabra, Adrian Sullivan, Pat Fallon and now...Nevin Cody.

Nevin has been named as the emcee for this coming Sunday's Gala Show.  Nevin has been working very hard on his regular act over the last number of years and is a regular performer in The Secret Castle of Magic.  This hard work paid off last may when Nevin won the IBM Shield for Stage magic at the IBM Ring 85 Convention in Belfast.

Nevin mixes razor sharp wit and funny asides  with well structured magic and mentalism routines.  While devising his act Nevin focused very much on the audience, their experience and how his time with them can shape their feelings.  In fact Nevin discussed this in detail with IrishMagicNews in his 'Conversation with...' us which you can listen to below.  While many of you will know doubt know of Nevin few of you may have seen him perform.  Now is your chance to catch this rising star of Irish magic.

The Mystic's Convention is being held at The Westcourt Hotel, Main Street, Drogheda and runs from 9am to 6pm this coming Sunday.  With a heady mix of lectures, dealers, fun & frolics and the evening International Gala Show, being held next door in beautiful The Droichead Arts Theatre, it promises an exciting event.

Registration is unbelieveable value at €40 and includes 4 lectures, access to the dealers and the gala show.  You can register in person on the day.  Please let Mystic Circle President Fred Corvenio know your attending by phoning +353 86 727 2600 as a matter of urgency as there are only about 20 seats remaining for the Gala Show.

LISTEN TO MY CHAT WITH NEVIN HERE

Secret Castle makes Tripadvisor Top 10

For those of you who have been to The Secret Castle of Magic you will know what a fantastic evening it is. This October The Castle will be two years old and has been going from strength to strength. Now one of Dublin's most popular visitor attractions they have been moving up the 
very popular web site of trip advisor each week climbing higher and higher up the list which is rated by visitors. This week the castle entered the top 10 list moving to number 7 out of almost 300 attractions in Dublin rated. Well done guys well deserved.

One of the regular magicians performing at the castle since the start is Irish stage and close up magician 2010 winner Nevin Cody.  Nevin told IrishMagicNews, "we are really excited about this.  Ronan, Pat , myself and the rest of the team have been working hard to build up the castle, it is a fantastic venue and a great nights entertainment real value for money.  Most important it is a venue for people to see magic on a regular basis helping us promote our art and we hope it will continue to grow.  We continue to change, improve and develop things at the castle and we are always seeking feedback to help us deliver a better night for 
all. Thank you to all who have supported us."

Irish magic news want to wish the team continued success and if u have not been go and visit. It's a night not to be missed and advance booking is essential.  More details from The Secret Castle's website

IMN 005 - In Conversation with... Joe O'Donnell & Nevin Cody

After a long hiatus we are back with our "In conversation with.." series.  This time joined by Nevin Cody and Joe O'Donnell.  Joe has an amazing rich history in theatre and variety and Nevin has been on a personal journey in developing an award winning act.  Hear what both men have to say below.

These interviews were recorded live at the May SIM meeting and as a result suffer a little on audio quality particularly during our interview with Joe.  You might find you have to crank the volume up to hear Joe and then when I come in you will get your ears blasted off you.  I  have tried to correct the audio as best as possible in post.  Thanks for your understanding.

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the cats magic

Magicians Paul Phelan and IBM stage competition winner Nevin Cody will perform in a two man variety show on Wednesday 2nd and Tuesday 8th June at The Rivercourt Hotel Kilkenny.  The show starts at 7 45pm and tickets are €10.  More information by dialling 087 2676103.

Update on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 6:22PM by Brendan Byrne

Pat Fallon was kind enough to capture one of the performances in pictures for IrishMagicNews.

magicians in the media

Magicians Brian Daly, Nevin Cody and Pat Fallon were recently featured in an article for the Evening Heralds' Dubliner magazine.

ibm ring 85 convention round-up

Congratulations to The USM and IBM Ring 85 for a great weekend of magic at their recent convention in Belfast.  As always with Irish conventions it is the atmosphere created by the acts and convention goer's that make it all happen and Belfast proved this in droves.  A high quality line up of acts and pleasant company coupled with probably the best produced Gala show of recent years, including the ones your editor co-produced, ensured a smashing time for one and all.  The highlight of the weekend for most that I chatted to was John Kimmons.  John is a superb magician & vent and his Gala show performance and lecture were quite simply hysterical.  Many thanks to organisers James Hobart, Alan Kennedy and George Bleeks.  

The competition results we as follows -

The Gemini Award (For best under 18/young magician) - Paddy Gibson (SIM)

Close-up competitions.

The John Bowden Trophy (for IBM members) - Nevin Cody (SIM)

The Tony Thursby Award (for non IBM members) - Paddy Gibson (SIM)

Stage Competitions.

The IBM Shield (for IBM members) - Nevin Cody (SIM)

The 4 Provinces Trophy (for non IBM members) - Magic George (USM)

The Eric Pollock award went to The Society of Irish Magicians.

Speaking of Nevin, at the last SIM meeting your editor recorded a live interview with both Nevin and Joe O'Donnell which we hope to have up on our next issue.  Pictured are Caolan McBride & Nicola with outgoing IBM Ring 85 President Paul Gomac.