Archive for the 'Stuart and Barry' Category

Barry & Stuart Demonstrate Steller Storytelling

Posted by Editor on February 15th, 2010

iTricks.TV » Barry and Stuart – Theatrics FTW (pt. 3).jpgMost weekdays we have one of our iTricks.TV Staff members select one of the recently uploaded videos, post it here on the front page and explain why it’s awesome.

Click the thumbnail to see today’s video amongst the luxurious number of other magic clips.

Today, the staff member is Dezrah and the video is iTricks.TV-1.jpgTheatrics FTW

“We’ve seen what strong character can do for your act, how about refreshing the presentation? Here Barry and Stuart take some simple effects and give them new life with an offbeat and surreal story about a magician’s nightmare.”

This video is only one of nearly 2,000 available at the newly revamped iTricks.TV.

Barry & Stuart’s Demon Possessed Tongue

Posted by Editor on February 3rd, 2010

What looks to be part of the Channel 4 3D special from 2009, is an awesome version of the classic razor blade illusion by Barry & Stuart. BEWARE: there are two explicit words contained herein. WATCH AT YOUR OUR RISK.

Barry and Stuart – ‘Powered by Demons’ Soho Run

Posted by Webb on December 13th, 2009

barry & stuart - Soho Theatre, LondonOur favorite blood splattered magic duo, Barry and Stuart are set to appear at the Soho Theatre in London next March.

The BAFTA nominated stars of Channel 4’s ‘Dirty Tricks’, ‘Tricks from the Bible’ and ‘3D Magic Spectacular’ show you where you should never stick a polo mint, spill the secret to the ultimate party trick and how to impress a date with a razor-sharp needle.

Described by Derren Brown as ‘The most consistently original, creative and exciting force in British magic’ tickets are a mere £12 via The Soho Theatre site

World Magic Awards Site Posts Highlights From Upcoming, Past Shows

Posted by Editor on November 9th, 2009
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Head on over to World Magic Awards website (Beware: autoplay) to see a highlights package of show’s past and present. With our untrained eye, we could spot clips of Barry and Stuart, Marco Tempest and The Twins which must be from the show that will air on MyTV this Thanksgiving.

Most of the other clips are from last year’s broadcast hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.

3D Glasses Available For Channel 4 Magic Special

Posted by Editor on November 4th, 2009
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If you’d like to see Barry and Stuart, Derren Brown, Pete Firman and Marco Tempest in all three dimensions on your television, please do your shopping at Sainsbury’s. They are the location for you to snag the spectacles you’ll need to witness the Channel 4 3D magic special in all of its glory.

Thanks to Barry and Stuart for the tip via their Twitter.

The WeirdThings.com Houdini Seance

Posted by Editor on November 2nd, 2009

For those who might have missed it live…

Thanks to everyone who helped make this a reality including David Nott, Barry & Stuart, Michael Shermer, Phil Plait, Penn Jillette, Teller and David Copperfield. Very special thanks to Brandon of the JREF for making sure this happened and, of course, to James Randi for allowing us the space and making a very special cameo at the beginning.

Barry and Stuart – Best Comedy Illusionist 2009

Posted by Webb on October 11th, 2009

Congratulations to one of our favorite duos, Barry and Stuart for taking home the ‘Best comedy illusionist 2009′ from this years  World Magic Awards.

As previously mentioned the show taped this weekend, and will air on MyNetwork TV on November 25th at 8pm.

From the looks of the after show photo, the pairs set also wasn’t toned down for the American audience on the blood side.

Thanks to Barry and Stuart themselves for the tip, and the photo.