Stort trylleshow i Skottland

22. og 23. september er det duket for stort trylleshow i Skottland. Vår egen Kristine deltar.

THE APPRENTICE
HISTORIC SCOTLAND INVITES CHILDREN TO GET SPELLBOUND IN TIME FOR BRITAIN’S BIGGEST MAGIC FESTIVAL
Is your child passionate about Potter? Mad about Merlin? Crazy about Copperfield? If so, it’s time to put their focus on hocus pocus as Historic Scotland launches a nationwide search to find the finest young magicians in the country. The winner will not only get the opportunity to perform at the Castle of Magic, the UK’s biggest magic festival (at Stirling Castle), but will also win the rare opportunity to become a magician’s apprentice to one of the world’s most renowned magicians, Ali Bongo.

Rebecca Hamilton, Marketing and Media Manager at Historic Scotland said:
‘We wanted to make this year’s Castle of Magic a bit more interactive to encourage children to really get excited and passionate about the event. To become a magician’s apprentice and receive a special one to one lesson with such a world famous magician as Ali Bongo is a very rare and unique prize and one I’m sure many will be vying for. ’

Children can enter the competition on line at http://www.centralfm.co.uk/, stating in 50 words why they should become the Magician’s Apprentice. The closing date for entries is 14 September 2007 and the best ten entries will be chosen as finalists and invited with two guests of their choice to a special evening reception at Stirling Castle on Friday 21 September. Here, each finalist will be required to perform a trick of their choice in front of a panel of internationally respected magicians from around the world to win the coveted prize.

The Castle of Magic: The Sorcerers’ Return is at Stirling Castle on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September from 12.00noon - 4.00pm each day. For one weekend only, the Castle will be transformed into a mecca of magical mayhem with areas such as the Realm of Enchantment, Gallery of Wonder, Gatehouse of Mystery and Wizard’s Way. There will be 25 performances over the course of the weekend including interactive balloon twisting workshops where visitors can learn how to magically transform balloons into animals, flowers and much more! Around 15 magicians from all over the world will astound with special magic shows throughout the day, and of course a late addition to the line-up will be the yet-to-be-appointed magician’s apprentice!

Nick Finnigan, Events and Filming Manager at Historic Scotland said:
‘After a successful first year, the Castle of Magic returns, and this year promises to be bigger than ever with prolific magicians from all over the world descending on Stirling Castle to surprise and delight visitors. This year, however, we are on the search for some brand new talent to add to our line-up. The quest for Ali Bongo’s apprentice is on, so get those wands at the ready!’

● Stirling Castle is at the head of Stirling’s historic old town off the M9. Admission is £8.50 for adults, £6.50 concessions and £4.25 for children. Entry to Argyll’s Lodging is also included.

Artistes and Entertainers
· Ali Bongo (UK/India) – Master Magician, World Famous British Comedy Magician as seen
on Television.
· Patrick Page (Scotland) – Master Magician celebrating over fifty years performing,
writing & producing magical entertainment.
· Scott Wells (USA)– Comedy Magician with Tex appeal from the USA
· Kramus Nexifius (Middle Earth) – 2500 year old Magical Wizard,
wizardry and wonder for all ages
· Kristine (Norway) – “Magician of the Year” Kristine from Norway presents Theatrical
Magic. Court Magician to the Norwegian Royal Family
· Dr Anthony Darkstone (Portugal) – Magic and Mystery of the mind.
· Shirley Ray (UK) – Award winning Balloon Modeller and Magician,
Balloon Magic Show and Balloon workshop
· Kevin McMahon (Scotland) - Star of ‘Channel 4’s Faking it’ – stand up comedy and modern,
mind-blowing magic.
· Professor Hilarius Kautz (Germany) – Join the professor and learn some magic at our very
own Magic School.
· Alissa Aladino (Germany) – Professional Children’s Magician from Germany
· Maggi Clownin (Germany) – All the way from Cologne Maggi the Magical Clown
· David Lees (Scotland) – First class Children’s Magician and Balloon Modeller.
· Mick Magic (Scotland) – Fun and laughter for all the family – Simply Entertaining!
Also starring Trix the Magic Bunny!
· Alex Proctor (Scotland) – Scotlands Foremost Magical Entertainer – watch and be amazed.
· Alex the Magician (Scotland) - Entertains, involves and astounds children of all ages
· Michael McMillan (Scotland) - Award Winning close up magic – Entertainment guaranteed
· Smudges the Face Painter – Hilary Smith (Scotland) – Traditional Face Painting for all ages
· Fantasy Faces – Doris Kautz (Germany) – Fantasy Designs that are out of this world
· Balloon Twisting – Helmut Kautz (Germany) – Crazy Balloon Modelling from Germany.

Performances
Realm of Enchantment/Queen Anne Gardens (Children’s Magic, Balloons, Magic Workshop and Fantasy faces)
12:00 Mick Magic
12:30 Alissa Aladino
13:00 Professor Hilarius Kautz – Magic Workshop
14:00 Alex the Magician
14:30 Maggi Clownin
15:00 Professor Hilarius Kautz – Magic Workshop
15:40 David Lees

12:00 – 16:00 Face Painting – Smudges and Fantasy Faces
12:00 – 12:30 ,14:00 – 14:30 Balloon Twisting - Helmut Kautz

Great Hall of Magic/The Great Hall ( Comedy, Balloon Magic and Wizardry- Fun for all the Family)
Host & Compere: Scott Wells
12:00 Kevin Mcmahon
12:45 Shirley Ray
13:30 Ali Bongo
14:15 Kramus Nexifius
15:00 Ali Bongo
15:45 Kevin Mcmahon

Gallery of Wonder/The Royal Chapel ( Conjuring, Mysteries of the Mind and Theatrical Magic)
Host and Compere: Patrick Page
12:15 Alex Proctor
13:00 Dr Anthony Darkstone
13:45 Kristine
14:30 Dr Anthony Darkstone
15:15 Kristine
15:45 Patrick Page

Balloon Magical/Royal Apartments ( Balloon Twisting Workshop)
13:30 – 14:10 Shirley Ray
15:30 - 16:10 Shirley Ray

The Gatehouse of Mystery/entrance to Castle
12:00 – 13:30 Balloon Twisting and Magic by David Lees
12:00 – 13:30 Close-up Magic – Michael McMillan

Wizards Way
13:45 – 15:15 Balloon Twisting and Magic by David Lees
14:40 – 16:00 Close-up Magic – Alex Proctor

13:00- 14:00 , 14:45 – 16:00 Kramus Nexifius

The Magic Square
14:30 – 15:00 Balloon Twisting Shirley Ray
12:00 – 16:00 Strolling Magic Michael McMillan, Kevin McMahon, Dr Anthony Darkstone , Ali Bongo , Kramus Nexifius



· Historic Scotland has 345 outstanding historic properties and sites in its care. These include some of the leading tourism attractions in the country, including Edinburgh, Stirling, and Urquhart Castles, Fort George, Linlithgow Palace, the Border Abbeys, and Skara Brae. For further details visit: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties

· Historic Scotland’s Mission is: to safeguard Scotland’s historic environment and to promote its understanding and enjoyment.