* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Magic New Zealand e-zine * www.watson.co.nz/ezine.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Issue Number: #152 Date: 29th December 2002 Editor: Alan Watson www.magician.co.nz www.alan-watson.com e-mail: AW@Alan-Watson.com ================================ Hi here is the latest news ================================ 1. Editor’s Message 2. Paul Daniels' Magical Masterclass Lecture Tour 3. Super Theme Show Set For S.A.M. Convention 4. Lecture By Dave Cresey - King Of Coils 5. Flicking Fingers Weekend - Melbourne 6. Jan. 8-10 - Lance Burton Show Time 7. Steve Dacri - Insiders Workshops In 2003 8. Tom Craven lecture At SCAM 9. Elgregoes Birds Of Paradise Magic And Bird Show 10. Hawkes Bay Magicians - NZ 11. Party - NYC Magicians - Maui Tacos 330 Fifth Ave NYC 12. Roast of the Amazing Jonathan 13. The Amazing ‘Orchante’ Saga - Page 140 14. Magic New Zealand e-zine archives 15. Subscription Management ------------------------------------ 1. Editor's Message ------------------------------------- Message from Alan Watson - The Magic One New Zealand’s Magicana Magazine will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee issue (50 years) in February of 2003. If any creative magician would like to contribute an original trick for this very special issue contact Michael Woolf Editor at: michaelw@ihug.co.nz ----------------------------------------------- Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line: AW@Alan-Watson.com ---------------------------------- 2. Paul Daniels' Magical Masterclass Lecture Tour ---------------------------------- Message from Andrew Lock Dear Fellow Magician, I hope you don't mind me dropping you a line to remind you about Paul Daniels' Magical Masterclass www.pdmasterclass.com in March / April 2003. This is going to be a VERY SPECIAL event as it's the first time Paul has ever revealed the most closely guarded secrets of his success. You are guaranteed to have a completely fresh outlook about magic if you attend. Here is a brief summary of the dates and locations. Even if you have to travel some distance to attend, you will be so glad you did! All sessions run from 10a.m. until 5p.m. apart from Orlando which will run from 7p.m. till 10-30p.m. USA: Saturday 12th April - Chicago Sunday 13th April - New York Tuesday 15th April - Orlando (evening presentation) Saturday 19th April - Las Vegas Sunday 20th April - Los Angeles UK: Saturday 22nd March - Birmingham Sunday 23rd March - Leeds Saturday 5th April - London We cannot emphasise enough how important it is to reserve your place now. Numbers are limited at each venue to ensure the best learning environment, and places are already filling fast. Take a look at: www.pdmasterclass.com for full details and to reserve your place. ------------------------------------ 3. Super Theme Show Set For S.A.M. Convention ------------------------------------- Message from George Schindler SAM Public Relations Another great theme show has been set for the July 2003 S.A.M. Convention. The SOULDIERS OF SORCERY will make history.! Never before have so many of the best Afro-American magicians appeared on the same stage in the same show. This tribute to black magicians will take you from the 1960's to the present, showing off their diversity in magic and style, which sets them apart from the average magician. Look at this array of great magical stars: Victor & Diamond, Phelston Jones, Frank Brents, Goldfinger and Dove, "Ice" McDonald, and emcee Chris Capehart will appear on this gala show. First nighters will see Nathan Burton & Sarah, Fielding West, Joseph Gabriel, Hikari Furuyama and Terry Seabrooke. Watch this space for news of other shows, close-up and six lecture events. Register now for the best seats. Dates July 7–8-9-10. www.magicsam.com ------------------------------------ 4. Lecture By Dave Cresey - King Of Coils ------------------------------------- Message from Maria Ibanez (US) What: Lecture by Dave Cresey - King of Coils When: Wednesday, January 8, 2003 7:00 PM Where: 12791 S.W. 216 Terrace - the Ibanez Home (305) 258-3414 Details: Lecture is FREE to all members of Magic City Conjurers Non-members fee is $10. Lecture notes free of charge to all who attend courtesy of Dave Cresey Our lectures are usually very well attended and the last one was a standing room only so you will want to arrive early and stay late. It will be held at our home, which is always open to our friends and colleagues and will prove to be a marvelous lecture by a man we all have come to know well and one whose products most of us are not just familiar with but use often. Dave promises this will be quite a lecture covering mouth coils, throw streamers, cannons and all the other products he manufactures. For those of you who have asked, YES, he will be bringing prismatic or mylar tapes that are self sticking......that's for you guys who keep asking where Murray got them. Would love to hear you are coming so let us know and we will send you a map and instructions (not difficult to find) .....we will have coffee (American coffee that is both caffeine and caffeine free) and desserts served during the lecture and break. Hope to see all of you there. --------------------------------- 5. Flicking Fingers Weekend - Melbourne ---------------------------------- Message from Tim & Sue-Anne Ellis (Aust) One week left!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only one week left to book in to the FLICKING FINGERS WEEKEND here in Melbourne (April 12-13, 2003) before the price jumps up from $200 to $300. Tell your friends that if they haven't signed up, all they need to do is to phone (03 9486 4445) fax (03 9486 4040) or email (katzkin@tpg.com.au) with their name and phone number... AND THEY CAN SAVE THEMSELVES $100! For more info on the weekend: www4.tpgi.com.au/users/katzkin/FingersDownunder.htm To read about our AMAZING venue: www.draculas.com.au ---------------------------------- 6. Jan. 8-10 - Lance Burton Show Time ---------------------------------- Message from Wayne Bernath - Lance Burtons Director of Publicity Please note that for Jan. 8-10 "Lance Burton: Master Magician" show time will be at 9 p.m. in The Lance Burton Theatre at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino. This is due to the CES Convention. ---------------------------------- 7. Steve Dacri - Insiders Workshops In 2003 ---------------------------------- Message from Steve Dacri (US) Jan and I have finally landed back in Los Angeles, and after nearly ten months on the road, during our first ever lecture tour, we are already planning for next year! Due to the tremendous response we had, there were many clubs that wanted us to visit, but we could not work out a suitable date. Therefore, we are planning to do a limited number of lectures and the very popular Insiders Workshops in 2003. AND, Jan has consented to doing her wildly popular "MEMORY MAGIC" Lecture as well. We have what appears to be a busy year shaping up, with television projects and corporate work lined up already, but we had so much fun meeting so many friends and special people this year, we want to do as many more as we can in 2003. This testimonial came from DICK GUSTAFSON, PNP- SAM... "A magnificent lecture...one of the best! Steve not only performed his entertaining Caesars Palace close-up act, but also explained, in detail, how and why he did everything. He also provided many tips and ideas that are invaluable for all close-up and stage magicians." And this one is from superstar BEV BERGERON, PIP, IBM... "Steve teaches how to be an entertainer, not just tricks....excellent advice and practical words from a true master showman and fabulous teacher, highly recommended for everyone." Beginning in late February, 2003, we will once again begin a 2 month trek across the States. We have USA availabilities in March, April and June. (We will be in the UK and Ireland during May) We also have some openings in Oct and Nov 2003. Let us know if you would like to arrange something. Complete lecture details and testimonials can be seen on www.stevedacri.com, or give Jan a call at 310-702-4455. ---------------------------------- 8. Tom Craven lecture At SCAM ---------------------------------- Message from Tom Craven (US) I will be lecturing in Raleigh, N.C. on January 11th, 2003, then in Wilmington, N.C. on the 15th. Following that... I'll be doing close-up and lecturing at the SCAM (South Carolina Assn. of Magicians) convention on the 17th and 18th. The lecture at SCAM will be different from the other lectures in North Carolina. I am pleased to be doing close-up, lecture, and dealer at a new convention in Toledo, Ohio on the 14th and 15th of March, 2003. This convention (taking the place of the former Glass City Conclave) will be known as the "Holy Toledo" convention. ---------------------------------- 9. Elgregoes Birds Of Paradise Magic And Bird Show ---------------------------------- Message from Greg Britt (NZ) Elgregoes Birds Of Paradise Magic And Bird Show Coming To Wellington NewZealand! Elgregoe the magician from Christchurch will be appearing in Animates stores in January; his show featuring 5 exotic parrots includes 2 Macaws. The show already saw a huge turnout when appearing in there Melling store Labour weekend. The stunning opening trick appearance of the macaw on stand really got the crowd going. Also catch the double cooking routine and the popcorn that turns into popcorn the parrot. Opportunity to have your photo taken with the parrots also very popular so get there early if you want to take advantage if this opportunity. Dates and times, love to catch up with fellow Magicians! January 13th, 14th, 15th Animates Melling, Wellington January 16th, 17th, Animates 132 Hutt Rd Wellington. January 20th, 21st, 22nd Animates Papanui Christchurch January 22nd, 23rd, Animates Moorhouse Christchurch Shows Daily at 12 and 2pm. ---------------------------------- 10. Hawkes Bay Magicians - NZ ---------------------------------- Message from Peter Rawstrone (NZ) Ron and Eileen Mogridge opened their home for the Hawkes Bay members for their end of year get together. Their spacious lounge was full to capacity with junior senior members and their partners. It was encouraging to see the progress that the eight junior members have made over the year. Each one performing their favourite effects to a very high standard. Three new members performed their routine acts to be initiated into the society. They were Henry Schofield, Michael Harrison and Keiran Wright. Mark Dunn who has recently returned to the Bay from Christchurch gave a stunning performance with a pack of cards. It was a pleasure to witness his skill and competency, finishing his act with a demonstration of juggling. Deryck Olsen and Peter Rawstrone kept the party moving with wise cracks gags and lots of magic. The keen appetites of young finger flingers soon demolished the goodies that were laid out on the dining room table. Those visiting Hawkes Bay during the holiday season are coming to an area where there is chardonnay, sunshine and sorcery. The members welcome you. contact Deryck Olsen 06 842 0084. ---------------------------------- 11. Party - NYC Magicians - Maui Tacos 330 Fifth Ave NYC ---------------------------------- Message from Doug Edwards (US) Party for NYC Magicians at Maui Tacos 330 Fifth Ave NYC - Sat. December 28, 2002 There will be a Holiday Party for all magicians this coming Saturday (December 28) at Maui Tacos which is our regular Saturday hang out here in New York City. There will be free admission and of course free food. Maui Tacos is located at 330 Fifth Ave (32nd Street). Party will start at 1pm and last till 5pm (food will be served starting 2pm.) There will be two vcr's playing Magic performances continuously. Should turn out to be a gala event to bring in the New Year. ---------------------------------- 11. Party - NYC Magicians - Maui Tacos 330 Fifth Ave NYC ---------------------------------- Message from Gudrun und Wolfgang Messelken (Germany) May 24th - Lecture with Martin Lewis - 1 hour Stand up and 1 hour Close up - Magic. May 25th - Workshop - the only during his tour across Germany. Details may be seen under www.manipulix.com/eng/eng_main.html and then click Event button. ---------------------------------- 12. Roast Of The Amazing Jonathan ---------------------------------- Message from Wayne Bernath - Lance Burtons Director of Publicity World Magic Seminar Join Siegfried & Roy, Lance Burton and the others! at The Riviera Hotel & Casino January 12-15, 2003 First time ever Roast of the Amazing Jonathan. To date the roasters are: Johnny Thompson, Billy McComb, Kerry Pollack, Jon Stetson, Rich Bloch, Mike Caveny, Psychic Tanya and hosted by Glenn Farrington. Event Schedule 26 Years of Magic in the Desert! http://worldmagicseminar.com/schedule.htm Each prize carries a $5,000 purse! Invitational Competition Siegfried & Roy to bestow Gold Lion's Head Award, "People's Choice" Winner of the Wold Challenge Invitational Stage Competition. 8 - 10 magicians will vie for the prize. Winner to be chosen by Seminar Attendees. Siegfried & Roy "Sarmotti", "Masters of the Impossible" Award, most impressive new talent. --------------------------------- 13. The Amazing ‘Orchante’ Saga – Page 140 ---------------------------------- Message from Tommy Orchard (The Amazing Orchante)(UK ex-pat Kiwi) The Richard Webster Story – Continues Throughout in his incredible career, Richard has successfully made his living as: a magician, stage hypnotist, hypnotherapist, Ventriloquist, mentalist, psychic entertainer, palmist, puppets/ marionettes performer and a pianist. Any one, or just a few of these various talents and skills would have been ample for most, to make a full-time living for the rest of their lives; but for Richard, his first love and passion has always been writing. When he was only nine years old, he wrote a small ‘newspaper’ which he distributed around his neighbourhood, and when he was 10 years of age his parents invited Ronald Syme, a well-known children's author, for dinner. Ronald Syme was gently discouraging on the prospects of a writing career, but after that evening, Richard could imagine no other career than writing. When he left school, Richard went into publishing, working for ‘William Collins’ for seven years. This was a good first step, and provided a solid foundation for Richard's later career, as he worked in the editorial, book production and sales departments. Following this apprenticeship, Richard purchased a bookshop which he owned for a year. In that same year (1971) he also married Margaret, whom he had met in London four years earlier. Although she is from the ‘Wairarapa’ (this, and the Manawatu region, covers the lower third of the north island of New Zealand, approximately from Palmerston North to Greytown), they had to travel 12,000 miles to meet each other. Sounds, to some extent, how Veronica and I met. She was born in Scotland, immigrated to N.Z. (when she was three) with her parents in 1946, met me in 1971, then dragged me all the way back to Scotland, via Australia, fourteen years later -1985. Richard and Margaret have now been married for 31 years (2002), they have three children and three grandchildren. (I seem to have gotten a little ahead of myself). After the bookshop, Richard moved on to a variety of other small businesses, which included a motel, printing company, a rubber-stamp manufacturing business, engraving business and finally, a book importing business. Some of these ventures were successful, some not. In one of his ‘down’ periods (I think most of us have had at least one [I’ve lost count of mine] of those, in our lifetime), he was working in a printing machinery warehouse during the day, delivering buns and doughnuts at night, and doing children’s shows in the weekend's. About that time, 1975/76, Kreskin had a series on television, and Uri Geller toured New Zealand. Richard says: “It occurred to me that I could combine my knowledge of both magic and the psychic to make a living, so I borrowed a copy of Frances Marshall’s - ‘The Success Book’ from the ‘New Zealand Society of Magicians’ library, and read about ‘Horoscope Parties’. I then bought Robert Nelson’s manuscript on the subject and, a few weeks later, started offering them in New Zealand The demand for them was insatiable, and for the next seven years I was out in doing a horoscope parties almost every night of the week. I would have been divorced, if I hadn't eventually given them up, as I was never home”. Although his first book was published in 1972, Richard writing career really began in the early 1980s. The first seven years of the 1980s were Richard's most lucrative, as a performer. He would spend one week a month in shopping malls - reading palms, and the rest of the time was spent in performing mentalism and hypnotism shows, playing the piano in restaurants, and even doing children's shows as ‘Riccardo the Magician’. In those early years of 1980, it was illegal to charge for palm readings in New Zealand, so to get around this problem, Richard wrote a small booklet to sell. Every one who bought one of his booklets received a free palm reading. However, Richard did not foresee the repeat business he would receive; about a month after starting these readings, Richard's customers returned, wanting another booklet! After writing more than 30 of these booklets, Richard realised it was more fun to write than to give palm readings. He was also ghost - writing books for other people, and that was extremely lucrative, so much so that by 1986 he was in a position to retire, if he'd wanted to. However, a year later the bottom dropped out of the share market, and he found himself impoverished again. The entertainment market contracted, particularly the higher paying shows, and the ghost - writing market disappeared completely; he found himself demonstrating products such as ‘Kwicksilver Plate’ and the Ginsu Knife, for two years until the economy improved. - CONTINUES - ------------------------------------- 14. Magic New Zealand e-zine archives ------------------------------------- Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e-zine go to: www.watson.co.nz/ezine.html Both the User Name and Password MUST be entered in lower case to gain access. User Name: magic Password: kiwi When you enter the archive the e-zines are in issue order and are coded. 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