Sorcery & Swing Cello’s Sydney CBD, Saturday 1 April

A fun-filled show of jazz and illusions with specialist 1920s-30s singer,  Greg Poppleton, his jazz trio, and The Gentleman Magician, Bruce Glen.

THE SHOW
Guests are greeted on arrival with champagne, 

canapés and close-up magic by Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician.

After 30 minutes, guests enter the Speakeasy to their seats, while Greg Poppleton and his 1920s jazz band play.

Three sets of 1920s jazz for dining and dancing, with two magic shows by Bruce Glen between sets – and a magic-music finale by Greg & Glen.

Sorcery & Swing runs for 3.5 hours.

Sorcery & Swing has sold out three times at The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel in Sydney & at the Kelvin Club in Melbourne..

Next Sydney show: 1 April

The 1920s Sorcery & Swing jazz band is Greg Poppleton (voc) Geoff Power (trumpet/sousaphone) Bradley Newman (piano) Damon Poppleton (alto sax)

Bookings & Enquiries: 02 9284 1006 | https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/events/unique-roaring-twenties-dinner-show/

WHAT DOES SORCERY & SWING LOOK LIKE…

ABOUT GREG POPPLETON

• Specialist 1920s-30s singer with 1.3 million total YouTube views and 8 albums.

Brings the era to life with a dazzling Hollywood experience. Think vintage glamour, prohibition and speakeasies.

Actor in Hollywood films including Moulin Rouge! and Chronicles of Narnia Voyage of the Dawn Treader

– In Sydney, the 1920s jazz band is Greg Poppleton (voc) Geoff Power (trumpet/sousaphone) Bradley Newman (grand piano) Damon Poppleton (alto sax)

– In Melbourne the 1920s jazz band is Greg Poppleton (voc) Jason Downes (cl) Peter Baylor (g) Ian Smith (trumpet/sousaphone)

Recent performance highlights: 2020 Sydney Festival, resident band Great Art Deco Ball 2012-2023, resident 1920s band Gin Mill Social.

ABOUT BRUCE GLEN – THE GENTLEMAN MAGICIAN

Bruce Glen’s Magical Soirées are best described as ‘storytelling magic shows for adults – but not necessarily grown-ups’. 

They feature cutting-edge magic that seemingly defies the laws of physics – set amid intriguing stories guaranteed to leave you wondering. 

He’s dazzled at sold-out Edinburgh International Magic Festival shows and at the London headquarters of The Magic Circle.

Greg Poppleton 1920s singer and The Gentleman Magician Bruce Glen – Sorcery & Magic Show

Venue: Cellos Grand Dining Room, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St City
Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7.00 pm start
Dress Code: 1920s Guys in ties, Girls in pearls
Single Tickets: $150.00 per person + booking fee
Inclusive of sparkling wine “moonshine” and canapés on arrival, 3-course dinner, entertainment, GST and Members’ Discount.

Table of 8 Deal: $1100.00 + booking fee (save $100)
You get 8 single tickets + 2 complimentary bottles of Silverleaf Sparkling Wine

Bookings & Enquiries: 02 9284 1006 | https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/events/unique-roaring-twenties-dinner-show/

WE’RE MAKING AN IMPACT – *We have chosen Humanitix as our ticketing partner, contributing to creating a positive impact on the world. Humanitix is making a difference by reinvesting 100% of profits back into helping the world’s most disadvantaged children.

Sorcery & Swing Comes to Melbourne 7 October

Sorcery and Swing comes to Melbourne, Friday 7 October. Book Now!

Join us for this Unique Roaring Twenties music and magic Dinner Show.

Bookings & Enquiries: https://www.kelvinclub.com/whats-on or (03) 9654 5711

6.30pm ARRIVAL for 7.00pm START at the Kelvin Club, Melbourne Place, Melbourne

FEATURING MAGIC and MUSIC – SORCERY and SWING
Vaudeville brought back to life as you dine in style in the sophisticated Kelvin Club

In singer, Greg Poppleton’s 1920s band, Melbourne’s finest trad musicians…

Ian Smith – sousaphone and cornet
Jason Downes – saxophone and clarinet
Peter Baylor – guitar

The Kelvin Club will be transforming into a “Roaring Twenties” speakeasy for this not-to-be-missed event!

“Moonshine” and canapés served on arrival – together with intimate close-up miracles from The Gentleman Magician.

◆ THE SORCERY… The engaging magic of Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician

◆ THE SWING… The superb 1920s-1930s music of Greg Poppleton and his band

ENJOY DINNER AND DANCING ACCOMPANIED BY THE MUSIC OF “TIN PAN ALLEY” – FEATURING…

Greg Poppleton – Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer
Ian Smith – sousaphone and cornet
Peter Baylor – guitar
Jason Downes – clarinet and alto saxophone

• Hear the captivating crooning of Greg Poppleton and his band
• Unique storytelling magic by Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician
• Fabulous 2-course dinner
• Authentic speakeasy
• A glass of authentic sparkling wine ‘Moonshine’ and canapes on arrival

The Great Gatsby never had it so good!

Greg Poppleton 1920s singer and The Gentleman Magician Bruce Glen – Sorcery & Magic Show

Venue: Kelvin Club, Melbourne Place, Melbourne 3000
Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7.00 pm start
Dress Code: 1920s Guys in ties, Girls in pearls
Single Tickets: $95 per person + booking fee
Inclusive of sparkling wine “moonshine” and canapés on arrival, 2-course dinner, entertainment, GST

Bookings & Enquiries: https://www.kelvinclub.com/whats-on or (03) 9654 5711

BRUCE GLEN BIO

Bruce Glen’s Magical Soirées are best described as ‘storytelling magic shows for adults – but not necessarily grown-ups’. They feature cutting-edge magic that seemingly defies the laws of physics – set amid intriguing stories that are guaranteed to leave you wondering. Bruce’s unique performance style has seen him invited to the famed Edinburgh Fringe; Adelaide Fringe and Fringe World Perth.

In 2015, he presented his ‘Imaginary Magic’ show in Sydney (ten sold-out shows) as part of the SMH Spectrum Now Festival. In addition, at sold-out Edinburgh International Magic Festival shows and at the famous London headquarters of The Magic Circle, Bruce left audiences gasping in disbelief – and also wondering if he had actually read their minds!

GREG POPPLETON BIO

Greg Poppleton is Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer with band. Recent performance highlights: 2020 Sydney Festival, resident band Great Art Deco Ball, resident 1920s band Gin Mill Social.

Greg Poppleton brings the era to life with a dazzling Hollywood experience. Think vintage glamour, prohibition and speakeasies. He also appears in the movies Moulin Rouge! and Chronicles of Narnia Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Book Today! Next Sorcery & Swing Dinner Show – Sat 10 September

Sorcery and Swing September 10! Join us for a Unique Roaring Twenties Dinner Show.

6.30pm ARRIVAL for 7.00pm START in the 1920s Cellos Room, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St Sydney.

FEATURING MAGIC and MUSIC – SORCERY and SWING
Vaudeville brought back to life as you dine in style in the glamorous surrounds of Cellos Grand Dining Room.

Cellos, an original 1920s dining room, will return to its heyday, transforming into a “Roaring Twenties” speakeasy for this not-to-be-missed event!

“Moonshine” and canapés served on arrival – together with intimate close-up miracles from The Gentleman Magician.

◆ THE SORCERY… The engaging magic of Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician

◆ THE SWING… The superb 1920s-1930s music of Greg Poppleton and his band

ENJOY DINNER AND DANCING ACCOMPANIED BY THE MUSIC OF “TIN PAN ALLEY” – FEATURING…

Greg Poppleton – Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer
Geoff Power (ARIA nominee) – sousaphone and trumpet
Grahame Conlon (as seen on TV) – guitar and banjo
Damon Poppleton (youngest James Morrison Scholarship winner) – alto saxophone

• Hear the captivating crooning of Greg Poppleton and his band
• Unique storytelling magic by Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician
• Fabulous 3-course dinner
• Authentic speakeasy
• A glass of authentic sparkling wine ‘Moonshine’ and canapes on arrival

The Great Gatsby never had it so good!

Greg Poppleton 1920s singer and The Gentleman Magician Bruce Glen – Sorcery & Magic Show

Venue: Cellos Grand Dining Room, Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St City
Time: 6.30pm arrival for 7.00 pm start
Dress Code: 1920s Guys in ties, Girls in pearls
Single Tickets: $150.00 per person + booking fee
Inclusive of sparkling wine “moonshine” and canapés on arrival, 3-course dinner, entertainment, GST and Members’ Discount.
Table of 8: $1100.00 + booking fee
Inclusive of 8 single tickets + as above and 2 complimentary bottles of Silverleaf Sparkling Wine

Bookings & Enquiries: 02 9284 1006 | https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/events/unique-roaring-twenties-dinner-show/

WE’RE MAKING AN IMPACT – *We have chosen Humanitix as our ticketing partner, contributing to creating a positive impact on the world. Humanitix is making a difference by reinvesting 100% of profits back into helping the world’s most disadvantaged children.

BRUCE GLEN BIO

Bruce Glen’s Magical Soirées are best described as ‘storytelling magic shows for adults – but not necessarily grown-ups’. They feature cutting-edge magic that seemingly defies the laws of physics – set amid intriguing stories that are guaranteed to leave you wondering. Bruce’s unique performance style has seen him invited to the famed Edinburgh Fringe; Adelaide Fringe and Fringe World Perth.

In 2015, he presented his ‘Imaginary Magic’ show in Sydney (ten sold-out shows) as part of the SMH Spectrum Now Festival. In addition, at sold-out Edinburgh International Magic Festival shows and at the famous London headquarters of The Magic Circle, Bruce left audiences gasping in disbelief – and also wondering if he had actually read their minds!

GREG POPPLETON BIO

Greg Poppleton is Australia’s only authentic 1920s-30s singer with band. Recent performance highlights: 2020 Sydney Festival, resident band Great Art Deco Ball, resident 1920s band Gin Mill Social.

Greg Poppleton brings the era to life with a dazzling Hollywood experience. Think vintage glamour, prohibition and speakeasies. He also appears in the movies Moulin Rouge! and Chronicles of Narnia Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

Sorcery and Swing Show – 12 June 2021

You are cordially invited to a very special evening of magic and music – or as we like to call it: Sorcery & Swing.

For one night only the original, ornate 1920s vintage Cellos Grand Dining Room in the historic 1920s Castlereagh Boutique Hotel will be transformed into the Sydney Solstice Speakeasy for Sorcery and Swing.

Come dressed to the nines in your finest Roaring Twenties fashion (girls in pearls, guys in ties). There’s even a small dance floor to swing, Charleston and balboa to.

You will be greeted with close-up magic, champagne & canapés before being seated for a delicious three-course dinner.

My quartet and I will serenade you with 1920s music for dining and dancing throughout the evening. On sousaphone and trumpet will be Geoff Power, guitar and banjo Grahame Conlon and Damon Poppleton will play alto and soprano saxophone. My friend, Bruce Glen will be making the magic.

https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/events/unique-roaring-twenties-dinner-show

Bruce is known as The Gentleman Magician, “Charming and with impeccable manners…you’re almost unaware of the stunts he’s pulling off in front of you until they’ve actually happened,” Edinburgh International Magic Festival.

WHEN: 7:00PM Saturday 12th June

WHERE: The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney

TICKETS: $125 includes welcome champagne and canapés, three course dinner, all entertainment. Cash bar available (but shhhh….this is the Prohibition Era).

BOOKINGS:
Phone: 02 9284 1006
Online: https://www.thecastlereagh.com.au/events/unique-roaring-twenties-dinner-show/

I look forward to greeting you at Sorcery and Swing in The Sydney Solstice Speakeasy.

Please keep this between us (and a few hundred of your closest friends) – we don’t want those pesky Feds shutting us down.

Just go to the secret door and tell ’em Greg sent ya.

Very Best Regards,
Greg

Greg Poppleton 1920s singer and The Gentleman Magician Bruce Glen – Sorcery & Magic Show

1920s Party Sat 12 October – Lock Out Laws Can’t Beat Magic and Music

The lock-out laws haven’t shut down all of Sydney’s entertainment nightlife.

In fact, Sydney’s nightlife will witness an extraordinary eclipse of vaudevillian entertainment on Saturday 12 October, worthy of Sydney’s position as a world city.

One Enchanted Evening
Saturday 12th October 2019
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sir Stamford Circular Quay
93 Macquarie St, Sydney.
$159 per person [+booking fee]
Includes performance and three course dinner (see the mouth-watering menu below)
Dress code: Guys in ties. Girls in pearls.
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Inner Magic Circle Magician, Bruce Glen, gets together with Australia’s only authentic 1920s – 1930s singer, Greg Poppleton, for ‘One Enchanted Evening’.

In ‘One Enchanted Evening’ you’ll be enthralled by Bruce’s stories & magic of bygone days. Your toes will tap to Greg’s dazzling performance of 20s jazz and 30s swing classics.

All this while you dine on a delectable three course dinner in the elegantly historic Sir Stamford at Circular Quay.

Bruce Glen,  known as The Gentleman Magician, is one of the select few magicians admitted as an associate of the Inner Magic Circle in London. His Edinburgh International Magic Festival shows were sold out.

Greg Poppleton is Australia’s only authentic 1920s – 1930s singer. He fell in love with the music at age 3 when he saw Louis Armstrong on TV. It’s been his passion ever since. Greg and his band have played festivals across Australia and NZ.

It’s an all-ages magic and music gala dinner show with a mouth-watering three course menu and drinks package. And it’s for one night only in the beautiful and historic Sir Stamford Circular Quay Hotel, 93 Macquarie St, Sydney.

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ONE ENCHANTED EVENING MENU (ALTERNATE SERVE)

Entrée
Zucchini fritters, haloumi cheese, pickled vegetable, rocket, lime (G/F) (V)
or
Warm crisp pork belly, apple puree, shitake mushroom, kumara chips (D/F, G/F)

Main Course
Pan seared salmon fillet
kale puree, baby corn, cherry tomato, eshallot, kiflers potato (G/F)
or
Char grilled chicken breast
heirloom vegetables, corn puree, capsicum salsa, jus (G/F)

Dessert
Passionfruit curd,
meringue, blueberries, shortbread crumble, crème fraiche
or
Chocolate mousse,
candied orange segments, chocolate crumbs, meringue drops, yuzu sorbet

Menu is correct at the time of publishing, but may be subject to change
Special dietary requests welcome – just indicate requirements on booking form

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