as you may have heard, Tim Ellis' creation The Laneway Theatre was opened in late August.
A series of exclusive preview events were staged for friends, VIPs media and colleagues for publicity reasons. The productions are exactly the same as the theater regular nights – but free and are by invitations only.
The previews started in the week commencing August 21 and were limited to just 34 people each night.
Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine was ucky enough to get some media VIP passes allocated to our media journalists Jeanette Russelland Nadia Pleshkova as special theater guests to be part of the launch of this extraordinary venue.
The Laneway Theatre is Australia’s only custom-built close up magic theatre and a ‘secret venue’ – which means they will not be advertising it as open to the public.
We kindly ask all our readers to share this post so the word of mouth will go a long way to ensuring the ongoing success of this unique experience.
WEB: http://www.magicunlimited.com.au/the-laneway-theatre/
please read Nadia Pleshkova's review published: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling.html
and check this link for upcoming shows: http://www.magicunlimited.com.au/the-laneway-theatre/
with more information coming up soon...

as you may have heard, Tim Ellis' creation The Laneway Theatre was opened in late August. A eries of exclusive preview events were staged for friends, VIPs media and colleagues.
They are exactly the same as the theater regular nights – but free and by invitation only. The previews started in the week commencing August 21 and were limited to just 34 people each night.
Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine media VIPs were also invited (Jeanette Russell and Nadia Pleshkova) as special theater guest as part of the launch of this extraordinary venue.
The Laneway Theatre is Australia’s only custom-built close up magic theatre and a ‘secret venue’ – which means we will not be advertising it as open to the public. We ask all our readers to share this post so the word of mouth will go a long way to ensuring the ongoing success of this unique experience.
http://www.magicunlimited.com.au/the-laneway-theatre/
please read #JeanetteRussell's impressions on her visit following the personal invite by Tim Ellis: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling.html
check this link for upcoming shows: http://www.magicunlimited.com.au/the-laneway-theatre/ 
and please stay tuned for more information.

The Melbourne Magic Festival presented the #TheMelbourneMagicFestivalGalaShow on July 10
http://melbournemagicfestival.com/the-mmf-close-up-gala-sh…/

review: Bryanna Reynolds at Bryanna Reynolds Multimedia Journalist & Producer

Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine expresses its special thanks to the artists involved in #MMF2017 and personally to Tim Ellis for having us and the opportunity to review so many shows this year as well as to Bri for her review. Please stay tuned - more information is coming up soon!

The Melbourne Magic Festival presents 
Simon Coronel: Things By Simon 

Starring Simon Coronel
at Northcote Town Hall

review: Maggie Beresford at Beresford Productions
http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling

​Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine expresses its special thanks to #MMF2017 marketing management and personally to the director,#TimEllis for this amazing opportunity to cover the festival events and Maggie Beresford for the review

added 14 new photos to the album: Melbourne Magic Festival 2017: three shows — at Northcote Town Hall.
· The Melbourne Magic Festival presents three shows:
Anthony DEMASI I Love Magic
Josh Staley at the Melbourne Magic Festival Enigma
Lawrence Leung Very Strange
all at Northcote Town Hall
photos and press release: Erkin Kalayci / Erkin Kalayci Independent Photographer at Cheers Melbourne Photography . please check it out: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling
Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine expresses its special thanks to #MMF2017 marketing management and personally to the director,#TimEllis for having us there and for this fabulous opportunity to cover the festival events and Erkin for the sets of magnificent images.

The Melbourne Magic Festival presents 
Simon Coronel: Things By Simon 
Starring Simon Coronel
at Northcote Town Hall

review: Maggie Beresford at Beresford Productions
http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling

​Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine expresses its special thanks to #MMF2017 marketing management and personally to the director,#TimEllis for this amazing opportunity to cover the festival events and Maggie Beresford for the review

added 14 new photos to the album: Melbourne Magic Festival 2017: three shows — at Northcote Town Hall.
· 
​The Melbourne Magic Festival presents three shows:
Anthony DEMASI I Love Magic
Josh Staley at the Melbourne Magic Festival Enigma
Lawrence Leung Very Strange
all at Northcote Town Hall
photos and press release: Erkin Kalayci / Erkin Kalayci Independent Photographer at Cheers Melbourne Photography . please check it out: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling
Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine expresses its special thanks to #MMF2017 marketing management and personally to the director,#TimEllis for having us there and for this fabulous opportunity to cover the festival events and Erkin for the sets of magnificent images.

The Melbourne Magic Festival presents Simon Coronel (USA) at Northcote Town Hall VENUE: STUDIO 1 and #TheLadiesGuideToDeceitAndDebauchery starring Carisa Hendrix (Canada) at Northcote Town Hall VENUE: STUDIO 3

press release (photos and reviews): Erkin Kalayci at Cheers Melbourne Photography. : http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling

​Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine expresses its special thanks to #MMF2017 marketing management and personally to the director,Tim Ellis for having us at the festival and for this sensational opportunity to cover and Erkin for his 2 days work at the festival. Please stay tuned for more information coming up soon.

added 10 new photos to the album: MELBOURNE MAGIC FESTIVAL July 6 — with Simon Coronel at Northcote Town Hall.
· 
The Melbourne Magic Festival presents Simon Coronel: Simon Coronelstarring Simon Coronel (USA) at Northcote Town Hall VENUE: STUDIO http://melbournemagicfestival.com/simon-coronel-thi…/running till July 8
photos: Erkin Kalayci at Cheers Melbourne Photography . please stay tuned for the upcoming review: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling

​Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine expresses its special thanks to #MMF2017 marketing management and personally to the director,Tim Ellis for having us there and for this fabulous opportunity to cover and Erkin for a set of magnificent images.

added 10 new photos to the album: MELBOURNE MAGIC FESTIVAL July 5 — with Daz Buckley and Carisa Hendrix in Northcote, Victoria, Australia.
 · 
The Melbourne Magic Festival present #TheLadiesGuideToDeceitAndDebauchery starring Carisa Hendrix (Canada) at Northcote Town Hall VENUE: STUDIO 3 http://melbournemagicfestival.com/the-ladies-guide-to-dece…/ running till July 9

photos: Erkin Kalayci at Cheers Melbourne Photography .please stay tuned for the upcoming review: http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling

​Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine expresses its special thanks to #MMF2017 marketing management and personally to the director,Tim Ellis for having us there and for the opportunity to cover and Erkin for a set of marvelous images.

I am especially pleased to add the following associates to our list:http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/our-sponsors-and-sup…

Scarletto's fashion shoes by Candice Bernardoni http://scarlettos.com.au/

The Melbourne Magic Festival July 3 to 15, 2017 every day from 10am to 11pm at The Northcote Town Hall and beyond! #MelbMagicFesthttp://melbournemagicfestival.com/

​Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc.: Emerge in Yarra 2017 29 Jule - 8 July http://multiculturalarts.com.au/event/einy/ at assorted lcations // Progressive PR

please make sure these events and dates are marked in your diaries:

THURSDAY June 29
Emerge in Yarra 2017 by Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc. presented by Progressive PR till 8 July http://multiculturalarts.com.au/event/einy/

SATURDAY, July 1
#SimonMoss Burger Making Master Class presented by Meat Market South Wharf Restaurant Bar / South Wharf Restaurants / #HospitalityOne01/07/2017 to 26/08/2017 1000am till 1200pm at #MeatMarket 
53 South Wharf Promenade Melbourne https://tickets.myguestlist.com.au/…/burger-making-master-…/

MONDAY, July 3
The Melbourne Magic Festival starts till 15 July at Northcote Town Hall and other locations http://melbournemagicfestival.com/

TUESDAY, July 4
Simon Coronel: Things By Simon at 9.30pm at Studio 1. Northcote Town Hall http://melbournemagicfestival.com/simon-coronel-things-by-…/

Joshua Jay as part of #MMF2017 from 4 July till 8 July http://melbournemagicfestival.com/joshua-jay-the-show/

WEDNESDAY, July 5
#TheLadiesGuideToDeceitAndDebauchery by Carisa Hendrix as part of #MagicFestival2017 till 09 July 0815pm at Studio 3. Northcote Town Hall, VIC http://melbournemagicfestival.com/the-ladies-guide-to-dece…/

FRIDAY, July 7
Osono: Our Culture 0630pm start (45min show)
at Richmond Theatrette, 415 Church St, Richmond
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/osono-our-culture-tickets-3… // as part of Emerge in Yarra 2017 / Multicultural Arts Victoria Inc. // Progressive PR

SATURDAY, July 8
#TheBestOfTheMagicFest Hosted by Nicholas J Johnson at 9.30pm at STUDIO 3 Northcote Town Hall http://melbournemagicfestival.com/the-best-of-the-magic-fe…/

IT IS ALL BECAUSE YOU MISS A LITTLE BIT OF MAGIC IN YOUR LIFE!

The Melbourne Magic Festival 2017 is back and to celebrate its TENTH BIRTHDAY they’ve pulled everything out of their sleeves and laid all their cards on the table to create the biggest magic event ever seen in Australia.

DATES: July 3 to 15, 2017 every day from 10am to 11pm at 
LOCATIONS: The Northcote Town Hall and beyond! #MelbMagicFest
WEBSITE FOR TIMES/SHOWS AND DETAILS: http://melbournemagicfestival.com/

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS
Over 10,000 magic fans will appear at The Northcote Town Hall to enjoy over 300 shows and free events from July 3 to 15 with performances from Australia’s top magicians and International Superstars of Magic including Asia’s celebrity TV magician #EGLee (Korea), star of ‘Penn & Teller Fool Us’ Joshua Jay (USA), and the world’s greatest card expert Dani DaOrtiz (Spain).

Other international magicians performing include star of the documentary ‘Girl on Fire’ Carisa Hendrix (CAN), living legend of magic #ChuckFayne (USA), Rockstar Magician John Fung (Hong Kong), FISM award winner Simon Coronel (USA), and from New Caledonia #MonsieurEtMadameRaguin.
Interstate performers include Pierre Ulric - Mysteries (WA), Daz Buckley (NSW), and Robert Bremner (NSW) is bringing his Flea Circus to Melbourne for the first time ever.

AS SEEN ON TV
You’ll recognise many magicians from TV including ‘Gentlemen of Deceit’s Alex de La Rambelje (Australia’s Got Talent), Nicholas J. Johnson (The Real Hustle), Anthony DEMASI (KidsWB), Tim Ellis (In Gordon Street Tonight), Lawson Reeves (Big Brother), and Lawrence Leung (Maximum Choppage).

JUST FOR KIDS
As it’s the school holidays, kids are spoiled for choice with shows including Catch the Reading Bug (Sarah Jones), Have You Ever, Ever Heard? (David Chandler), The Fairy Magic Show (Lee Cohen), Learn To Fly (Dom Chambers), Mister Mike’s Wanderful Show (Mike Fields), Tricky Extravaganza (Micky Trickstar), Smoke & Mirrors (Richard Wibberley), Family Magic Show (Tim Credible), Tricky Nick is a Super Bad Guy (Nicholas Johnson), and Professor Googalfitz Explains It All (Tim Ellis).

MAGIC AFTER DARK
But in the evening it’s a mind reading, sleight of hand, grand illusions as adults can become kids again as they feast on the impossible often seeing three shows every night including A Night of Variety 2 (Raymond Truong), Welcome to the Movies 3 (Peter Nguyen), Conjure Woman (Cath Jamison), Alien Mind (Shane Hill), Gone Girl (Dom Chambers & Bayden Hammond), The Confidence Artist (Nicholas Johnson), I ♥ Magic (Anthony DeMasi), This Is Magic! (Tim Ellis), and Surreal (Josh Staley), Enigma (Josh Staley), and The Comic Conjurers: Despicable (Josh Staley - with Lawson Reeves).

SECRETS REVEALED!
If the thought of actually performing magic intrigues you, take a peek behind the velvet curtain and try a Magic Class. There’s a huge selection for kids and adults taught by Tim Credible, Lee Cohen, John Fung, Simon Coronel, Dani Da Ortiz, Chuck Fayne, and Joshua Jay.

MAGIC CENTRAL
Between shows, you’ll catch magicians jamming in Magic Central where you can grab snacks and drinks and check out the magic shop, play giant chess, Instagram in the interactive illusion, peruse the photo exhibition and be dazzled by free pop up shows.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Special events this year include Carl’s Story (presented by Vincent Care Victoria). After 30 years alone on the streets, Carl discovered magic and it changed his life. Carl’s story is true, it’s free, and it will inspire you. Also at Northcote Town Hall are MagicSports (TheatreSports for magicians), The Best of The Magic Fest (different performers every night), The Kids Magic Gala (a host of different entertainers), The Close Up Magic Gala (14 magicians on the one show!), and The Australian Junior Championships of Magic (the search for the next top magician).

Plus, for 2017 the Festival has expanded beyond the Town Hall with Moulin Beige (at the Wesley Anne), The Charles Waller Cup (an annual Magic Competition at The Magic Zone), Magicians: The Exhibition (paintings, photographs and live magic at Tall Dark & Art in Moorabin), Top Hat Tuesday (Adults only magic at The 86 in Collingwood), The Magic Workshop ( Arts Centre Melbourne), The Psychology of Magic (presented by Swinburne University Psychology Association - SUPA), and free shows and workshops in High Street, Northcote.

Thanks to our friends at the Melbourne Magic Festival Bohemian Rhapsody Club and Online Magazine is proudly covering the selected festival shows (media: Erkin Kalayci at Cheers Melbourne Photography, Bryanna Reynolds/ Bryanna Reynolds Multimedia Journalist & Producer at Reynolds Sister Productions, Jeanette Russell and Maggie Beresford at Beresford Productions) Please stay tuned for more details!

from Pen and Teller Fool Us show - Joshua Jay :

please make sure these events and new releases are marked down in your diaries:
​
THURSDAY, November 17
Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them national release ( Roadshow Films) http://www.fantasticbeasts.com/

Speech Power: The Leader's Guide to Creating Powerful Speechesworkshop by Michael Gladkoff 0900am- 0500pm at Victoria University - City Flinders Campus https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/speech-power-the-leaders-gu…

Morgan Movie release ( Cinema Nova, 20th Century Fox) http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/morgan

#Ella movie release ( #TMPublicity) http://miff.com.au/program/film/ella

Audi German Film Festival 2016 release ( Cardinal Spin // Palace Cinemas ) goethe.de/ozfilmfest

FRIDAY, November 18
Santa's Magical Kingdom opens at Caulfield Racecoursehttp://www.santasmagicalkingdom.com.au/home ( Remark Marketing PR)

SATURDAY, November 19
Santas Christmas Spectacular opens at Wonderland Spiegeltenthttp://www.christmasspectacular.com.au/

Mystique - Magic & Illusion Spectacular show opened last night at Palms, Crown Casino / Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex.https://www.crownmelbourne.com.au/ent…/live-theatre/mystique
Michael Boyd, the finalist from Australia's Got Talent is cordially inviting all melbournians and our readers for the show in Melbourne tonight at 0800pm before his theater troupe flocks off to Gold Coast, Jupiters Gold Coast on Saturday April 2, 2016. https://www.jupitersgoldcoast.com.au/mystique-april-2 
You will like to miss this!

Thanks to Mystique Spectacular PR and marketing management team our media crew had an opportunity to visit last night performance. Kieran McNamara at Kieran Mcnamara

Photography messaged me yesterday right from the show that it was so splendid they were having the best time ever! Today Kieran is kindly sharing his brief and some teasing photos from the stage and behind the scenes. 

​please follow the full story:
http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/travelling.html
on Kieran McNamara's first photo below right to left: Michael Boyd Big Brother's magical housemate Cat & Lawson: Lawson Reeves and Cat Law

adding new associates and supporters to our list:http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/our-sponsors-and-sup…

Roadshow Films : The Daughter, The Brothers Grimsby, Triple 9, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and London Has Fallen movies 
http://roadshow.com.au/

Young & Hardy: Rosie Waterland with My Life On The Couch (With Vodka)show http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/…/my-life-on-the-couch-wit…

Mystique - Magic & Illusion Spectacular shows in Adelaidehttps://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/…/mystique-illus…/ , Melbournehttp://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Michael-Boyd-ticke…/…/2207737 and Gold Coast http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MYSTIQUE16

Fashion Council WA - 20th ANNUAL FASHION AWARDS CEREMONY WAhttp://fashioncouncilwa.com.au/

new releases and openings for your diaries:

Tuesday, March 22
‪#‎WAFashionAwardsCeremony‬ (‪#‎davidgardinerpr‬ ‪#‎dgpr‬) at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia http://fashioncouncilwa.com.au/…/20th-annual-western-austra… [is currently covered by our media in Perth]

Wednesday March 23 
Young & Hardy Police Cops! till April 16 at Kelvin Club
14-30 Melbourne Place, CBD http://youngandhardy.com/gig/police-cops/

Thursday March 24
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in cinemas nationally ( Roadshow Films)

Friday March 25
Bugle Boys - A Salute To The Andrews Sisters at Athenaeum Theatre till April 17 as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festivalhttp://www.comedyfestival.com.au/…/a-salute-to-the-andrews-…

Young & Hardy ‪#‎RosieWaterland‬ show ‪#‎MyLifeOnTheCouch‬ (With Vodka) 0830pm at the The Yarraville Club 135 Stephen St, Yarraville, Victoria, 3013http://yarravilleclub.com/rosie-waterland/

Saturday March 26
Mystique - Magic & Illusion Spectacular with Michael Boyd Adelaide - 2 shows at 0230pm and 0730pm at Her Majesty's Theatre Adelaide aka Adelaide Festival Centre https://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/…/mystique-illus…/

Improvilicious - Improvilicious: The Improvised Guide to the Internet | MICF 2016 till April 10 at Melbourne Town Hall - Powder Roomhttp://www.comedyfestival.com.au/…/improvilicious-the-impro…

Monday March 28 - Tuesday March 29
Mystique - Magic & Illusion Spectacular with Michael Boyd from Australia's Got Talent finale Melbourne - 2 shows at 0800pm at The Palms, Crown Casino http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Michael-Boyd-ticke…/…/2207737

Thursday March 31
Sherpa Movie release nationwide ( Transmission Films)
Saturday April 2

Mystique - Magic & Illusion Spectacular with Michael Boyd from Australia's Got Talent - at the Gold Coast Jupiters Hotel and Casino Theatre) - April 2 two shows 0230pm and 0730pm http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MYSTIQUE16

“That was astonishing – you are a stunning Magician” Dawn French
Internationally acclaimed illusionist and Australia’s Got Talent finalist Michael Boyd brings his spectacular illusion show Mystique - Magic & Illusion Spectacular to Melbourne, Adelaide and Gold Coast.

Featuring some of the world’s most impressive illusions (designed and built by the same team that work alongside the famous David Copperfield) as well as jaw-dropping escapes, levitations, transformations, special effects and mind blowing disappearances, Boyd’s incredible production will surprise and delight.
Celebrity magician and “Big Brother’s” magical housemate Lawson Reevesand Kate will guest star and for the first time present Illusions live on stage.

“Mystique is a magic show with variety, class, humour, and high-gloss production values that the whole family will enjoy” Bobbi-Lea Dionysius –AussieTheatre.com

This incredible extravaganza brings together the worlds greatest illusions, beautiful dancers, comedy magic, spell-binding illusions and more.

Escape reality with Mystique – you won’t believe what you will see.
The shows are less than a week until opening in Adelaide at Her Majesty's Theatre Adelaide aka Adelaide Festival Centre.

For tickets and more information visit:
Adelaide - 2 shows March 26 at 0230pm and 0730pmhttps://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/…/mystique-illus…/

Melbourne (at The Palms, Crown Casino )- March 28 and 29 0800pm shows -http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Michael-Boyd-ticke…/…/2207737 

Gold Coast ( at Jupiters Hotel & Casino Theatre) - April 2 two shows 0230pm and 0730pm http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MYSTIQUE16

Thanks to our friends at the Michael Boyd Show Management TeamBohemian Rhapsody Club has family passes to all three shows (in VIC, SA and QLD) and one media double pass (photos to be confirmed) to Melbourne Monday March 26 show at Palms. As this offer will be extremely popular we want to encourage you to be very quick with your replies. We also invite not only our Melbourne but our readers in Adelaide and Gold Coast to respond. Offer closes: Wednesday March 23 at 0600pm.
‪#‎m2productions‬

The Gangsters' Ball / The Gangster's Ball @ The Forum

Australia’s biggest and longest running Cabaret, Vaudeville, Burlesque, Swing Dancing & Fancy Dress event!
Now in its sensational 8th year, The Gangsters’ Ball is on its way back to Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne this September!

Sydney - Sat 5th Sept - Metro Theatre - 7.30pm
Brisbane - Sat 12th Sept - Tivoli Theatre - 7pm
Melbourne - Sat 19th Sept - Forum Melbourne Theatre - 7.30pm

A fully themed night of interactive and non-stop entertainment, The Gangsters’ Ball brings to life the fashion, style, humour and classic entertainment of the 1930s and 40s. Modern day Mobsters and Molls can step back in time to a bygone era where men wore three-piece suits and fedoras, women wore feathers and pill box hats, big bands ruled the airwaves and gangsters ruled the streets.

Featuring the biggest names in Australian & International cabaret, sideshow vaudeville, burlesque and big band swing, this is an event like no other and one not to be missed.

This year’s headline acts include MC chanteuse & Gangsters’ Ball favourite Aurora Kurth, Miss Burlesque Australia 2014 winner Zelia Rose, Miss Burlesque Australia 2011 winner Sina King, Magicians & illusionists Richard Vegas & Julia Madotti, Acrobats & Circus Performers acrobatica with Kali Retallack and Zoe Robbins - Foot Juggler extraordinaire Zoe Robbins with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks.

Live music will be provided in each city by: The Velvet Set 10pc Swing Band

Every show also features some of Australia’s best swing & retro DJs, The Gambling Den - with Poker, Roulette and Black Jack tables, swing dancing performances, pin-up models, merchandise stalls, cocktail bars, a vintage styling parlour and 1930’s themed photo booth.

VIP ticket holders will be treated to gourmet canapés and decadent treats in their exclusive VIP viewing areas.

Dress code: is strictly 1920s to '50s gangsters, flappers, molls, burlesque, vintage glamour and dance hall swing.

Tickets for all shows are strictly limited to ensure sufficient dance floor space.

For more information visit the official website: www.gangstersball.com.au

Bohemian Rhapsody Club has a unique opportunity to cover the September 19 event in Melbourne at the Forum Theater. Please comment on this post with your offer (writers/journalists/photographers/filming) or be the first one to reply to my email I will be sending out shortly to get this offer. Good luck, Natasha

one of the 2012 videos: