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Lord Freddie Inner circle 1093 Posts |
The new issue will be available on Monday (23rd) from http://www.themysticmenagerie.com
The contents include: Faith's Chair - a routine by Jez Starr Wickless Candle by Lothar Malmberg Alchemy Moon's Alchemical Artefactum reviewed My Bizarre Big Brother by Dan Baines Bizarre Rants! by Freddie Valentine The Blessing by Paul Voodini Mysterious Places by Freddie Valentine (a new column about places with a dark history) Blood Bank by Vincent The Curse of The Gypsy by Ed Loveland The Strange Case of Mr Green by Stephen Ward More Memento Mori by Kotah Memento Mori reviewed plus an exclusive 10% off Memento Mori voucher! Belief - An article by Mark Williams Burn and Return by Jeremy Lefebure Whitby Tales by Joshua Johnson The Curious Case of The Whiby Vampire by Dan Baines Tales from the Seance Room by Freddie Valentine Sam's Tarot by Jeremy Lefebure So you could say, once again, it's a pretty packed issue! |
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gmeister Inner circle 1588 Posts |
There'll be a lot of people wanting the week-end to go faster not slower thanks to Lord Freddie!
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Lord Freddie Inner circle 1093 Posts |
I'm delighted to announce that the brand, spanking new Spring issue is now available!
http://www.themysticmenagerie.com/Latest%20Issue.html |
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markthorold Inner circle Shrunken heads atop 1942 Posts |
IT'S HERE...HOORAH....Mystic Menagerie No 9 ...its fat and phat. I've waited patiently for this issue ,a Summer Special . A kind of demonic Dandy,weird Whizzer and Chips,blodthirsty Beano or a bizzare Bunty if that's your bag ( Uk readers are familiar with these Comic Annuals ) .Choc a block filled with delightfully spooky things ,a veritible A4 King Kebab of the bold and Bizzare ,busting at the seams and dripping delight .Go seek my spooky friends ..dine on the delights therein .Its a snip at the price and enough to keep you up into the wee hours trying to take in the varied contributions ,delightful artwork and cunning plots .
Bravo Baines and Valentine ,you've surpassed yourselves ..... Mark
E.O.I
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KOTAH Inner circle 2289 Posts |
Mr Valentine, this is a stunning and wonderful issue to be sure.
Grand job you have done on it. Absolutely worth the wait. Kotah |
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Lord of Illusion Veteran user Has his enemies stuck on 310 Posts |
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On 2012-04-19 04:57, MatCult wrote: LMAO - well said, sir!
Edward Wolfgang Poe,
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Paul Prater Elite user North Little Rock, AR 483 Posts |
As always, this is an excellent edition. Solid routines, reviews of products, fun stories, a terrific layout and a cost that cannot be beat. What is not to love? If you don't have all of the issues of this e-zine you really should get them. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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Chris Meece Special user Somerset Kentucky 864 Posts |
Very cool lineup .. can't wait till mine is emailed to me.
All small town magicians know what 793.8 signifies.
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
Just ordered mine. Can't wait.
I'm sure the boss will understand if I take the day off tomorrow to read.
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
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Lord Freddie Inner circle 1093 Posts |
Thanks for the kind words! I'd like to know what you are all enjoying most about this issue.
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KOTAH Inner circle 2289 Posts |
Lord Freddie, one routine which struck me as sensational and most unusal in concept is BLood Bank. I Love the take on this very very much. THat is not to say many others are not wonderful as well, but for me Blood Bank stuck out as very memorable.
ALso loved the graphics this time round. Kotah |
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Lord Freddie Inner circle 1093 Posts |
Thanks Kotah! All of Vincent's routines are highly original and he's a great thinker in bizarre magic. I'm glad you are enjoying the issue!
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Tim Dowd Special user ...Making the Magic Happen! 942 Posts |
You may want to use the advert on page 29 to proof read pages 35 and 36
I really like the momento mori ideas...
Timothy Dowd
...Making the Magic Happen! http://www.timothydowd.com These are my points of view; I accept no responsibility for your interpretation of what I just said... |
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Lord Freddie Inner circle 1093 Posts |
Thanks Tim. Yes, we do use the advert to proof read the Mystic Menagerie. You'll see in the editorial page that we have a proof reader.
It does make me laugh, no matter how much hard work you put into something and how reasonable a price you charge for it there's always someone who is going to find something trivial to whinge about..... |
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Tim Dowd Special user ...Making the Magic Happen! 942 Posts |
Wow... Touch touchy... Got up the wrong side of the bed today... Lost a customer lately?
Timothy Dowd
...Making the Magic Happen! http://www.timothydowd.com These are my points of view; I accept no responsibility for your interpretation of what I just said... |
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Tim Dowd Special user ...Making the Magic Happen! 942 Posts |
On another note... I prefer the layout of the first issue better. Dark font on light background is a better read when you're sunning yourself in Tenerife and on your iPad...
As for the content, almost all the articles are top notch and stir the creative juices... The rest are just trivial whinging Hope you notice the wink this time...
Timothy Dowd
...Making the Magic Happen! http://www.timothydowd.com These are my points of view; I accept no responsibility for your interpretation of what I just said... |
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Magister V New user Belgium 10 Posts |
Thank you Kotah and Freddie for your kind words!
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nikmagick New user 42 Posts |
--review begins--
I was very happy to see Mystic Menagerie’s first issue of the New Year appear in my mail box, and so thought I’d offer a bit of a review… I’ve been fan of The Mystic Menagerie ever since issue one. I feel that we really do have a publication that speaks to our strange and wonderful community. I truly believe it is important that we share our thoughts and ideas fully, openly and courteously. The Mystic Menagerie strives (and succeeds) to do this with its (un)usual and heady blend of thoughts and effects all assembled with its darkly distinctive art work. The contents offered to the altar in Issue 9 continue to reflect the wonderful miscellany we have in the bizarre scene. Selected highlights include; Faith’s Chair - A fully workable chair test – yes chair test – don’t walk away, I know some people sigh at the thought of another chair test, but there are some good ones out there and if they are framed correctly they don’t have to become a cliché. Jez Starr’s routine adds pendulum work for an excellent twist … The Blessing - A wonderful extract from Pure Q&A that can work as a standalone piece. The author Paul Voodini is one of the top paranormal entertainers of the day. His work is simply so strong, and has to be seen to be believed, I’ve witnessed audiences in the palm of his hand (and you know what they say about men with big hands). The Blessing is one of those routines that epitomize his approach to making a deep attachment with the audience. Blood Bank - This is freaky, but, oh, what a gem and with a very interesting method. The use of blood in any routine is edgy, the use of infected blood even more so. I’d really like to see Vincent perform this and simply watch the audience’s reaction as the effect moves through to its conclusion. The cover price alone is worth it for the consideration of the method; this is an effect that’s got me thinking. .. The Strange Case of Mr Green - Stephen Ward presents an extract from his excellent Scripting and Storytelling for Paranormal Entertainers, although I’m probably a little biased here as I wrote an introduction to the book. The Strange Case of Mr Green is an example of Stephen’s ideas put into practice; if you like the ideas buy his book. ☺ Finally, The Curse of the Gypsy and Burn and Return, by Ed Loveland and Jeremy Lefebure respectively, represent excellent traditional bizarre effects, with an emphasis on story and atmosphere. The former being a tarot routine with a nod to H.P. Lovecraft and the latter being a séance routine themed around the Elephant Man. Both demonstrate some interesting ideas and use very clever, and reasonably easy to make props. There’s so much more in the magazine though and I’ve only managed to cover some of it in this review. There are, for example, tips on using the Mento Mori, Horrifying revelations about Whitby, and many more ideas, effect and thoughts. All of this at an amazing price of £3.50! You really can’t beat that. You really can’t. --review endeth-- |
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Peo Olsson Inner circle Stockholm, Sweden 3260 Posts |
Lord F, has sent you an PM
Pictured to the left my hero and me during FISM 2006 in Stockholm.
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Lord Freddie Inner circle 1093 Posts |
I've sent you a reply, Peo. Thank you.
Thanks for your kind word, Nik. It's very much appreciated. We're very happy with this issue and there are some really fantastic contributions in here. |
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