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Issue Number: #273
Date: Sunday 11th July 2004
Editor: Alan Watson
www.magicianz.com
www.alan-watson.com
e-mail: AW@Alan-Watson.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor’s Message
2. IBM Convention Contest Winners 2004
3. "Magic In Las Vegas" For July, 2004
4. Tony Wilson’s Magical Adventures
5. Lance Burton Feature In USA Weekend - Boom Summer
6. 2004 Magic Convention - South Africa
7. Paris Magic Museum
8. Tony Wilson’s Installation Banquet
9. Magic Exposed On Big Brother (Reality Show)
10. Cruising Here In Vancouver Canada
11. The Magic University
12. Cath Jamison – Woman Of Deception
13. SEAM Convention In Nashville
14. IBM Cleveland, Ohio Was A Great Week Of Magic
15. Most Dangerous Card Trick In The World - Jamie-G
16. Esther Follies Show on 6th street, Austin, Texas
17. e-zine Archives
18. Subscription Management

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1. Editors Message
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Message from Alan Watson - The Magic One

Is your act killing you!!!

De Larno, a.k.a. Burns Scandrett Christchurch is recovering at home
from lung surgery.

Some months ago, a chest X-ray showed that there was something
suspicious on the lower third of his right lung. After further
scans, a biopsy proved that there was a small tumour which had to be
removed. Fortunately, the operation was to be performed by David
Shaw, one of New Zealand's top thoracic (chest) surgeons. During the
interview prior to the operation, David Shaw, recognizing whom his
patient was, many questions were asked, . . "How did David
Copperfield vanish that aeroplane? How did David Blaine . . etc."
Then he said that there was one thing that he always wanted to
learn, and that was spreading a pack of cards into a perfect fan.
The reply, "No trouble, I'll teach you . . . after the operation."
Sure enough David was later presented with an unopened pack of
Bicycle cards and taught how to fan cards.

The operation was performed successfully on 18 June at the
Christchurch Public Hospital and De Larno was allowed to return
home. He boasts that for many years he cut women in half (various
methods) and now it was payback time, he was cut in half. The scar
covers from his right breast to the middle of his back, 180 degrees
round. Apart from some discomfort and tenderness, recovery is swift.

Being a non-smoker and the fact that no-one in his family ever
smoked, how did this happen? A very strong possibility might have
been caused from talcum powder from inside modelling balloons. De
Larno, like most magicians, made balloon animals, inflating by
mouth. Some years ago, a young balloonologist who performed at the
South City Mall, Christchurch died from lung cancer supposedly
caused by also inflating by mouth. Although the specialists in the
thoracic ward agree that it is a strong possibility, there is
nothing to substantiate this theory. De Larno will continue making
balloon animals, but from now on, inflating by pump, not by mouth.
Something we all should think about!

Drop Burns a line as I know that he would love to here from you:
delarno@xtra.co.nz

Does any one else have any information on the talcum powder theory?

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The latest update on Tom Orchard’s progress

Tom was taken to hospital Sunday night by ambulance, with severe
chest pains. He has a lung infection, but seems to be responding to
the antibiotics, and is quite cheerful and chatty. He had a CT scan
yesterday (query pulmonary embolism), but no signs of any clots, so
that's good. He will be seeing the 'chest' consultant today or
tomorrow, so we should know more then. There is still the question
of why the heart is more enlarged than before, and the ecg shows a
different trace than last time, so it is still a waiting game.

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Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
AW@Alan-Watson.com

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2. IBM Convention Contest Winners 2004
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Message from Jerry Schnepp - IBM Convention Contest Chairman

Close-Up Contest - Youth Category
1st Place Trophy - Nathan Gibson, Moreno Valley, CA
2nd Place Award Of Merit Plaque - Steve Tippeconnic, State College,
PA

Close-Up Contest - Adult Category
1st Place Trophy - Rick Merrill, Grand Rapids, MI
2nd Place Award Of Merit Plaque - Ivan Amodei, Somis, CA

Finalists Awards
1) Rod Chow, Vancouver, B.C. Canada
2) Danny Magic, Chino Hills, CA
3) Brandini, Kentwood, MI
4) Rick Merrill, Grand Rapids, MI
5) Ivan Amodei, Somis, CA
6) Nathan Gibson, Moreno Vally, CA

FFFF “Peoples Choice” Award - Rick Merrill, Grand Rapids, MI

Gold Cups International Award Of Excellence In Close-Up
Performance - No Award

Stage Contest - Youth Category
1st Place Trophy - Dakota Rose, Miamisburg, OH
2nd Place Award Of Merit Plaque - Jason Morrison, Mandeville, LA

Stage Contest - Adult Category

1st place trophy - Sh Xiong Wu, New York, NY
2nd Place Award Of Merit Plaque-Wil Golden, Miami, FL

Finalists Awards
1) Shayna Reed, Eaton, OH
2) Jason Morrison, Mandeville, LA
3) Wil Golden, Miami, FL
4) Dakota Rose, Miamisburg, OH
5) Sh-Xiong Wu, New York, NY
6) Nathan Kepner, Harrisburg, PA

People’s Choice Award - Jason Morrison, Mandeville, LA

Gold Medal International Award Of Excellence In Stage Performance -
No Award

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3. "Magic In Las Vegas" For July, 2004
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Message from David Neubauer (US)

Playing Until Further Notice:

Afternoons:
Illusionary Magic of Rick Thomas - 2 & 4 pm - Tropicana.
Mac King Comedy Magic Show - 1 & 3 pm Tues-Sat - Harrah's Clint
Holmes Theater.

Evenings:
Amazing Johnathan - La Cage Theater - 10 pm Wed-Mon - Riviera.
Collin Foster - "Quicker than the Eye" 6 pm Sat-Thurs - Westin
Hotel. Dirk Arthur "Splash" - Sun-Mon 8 pm, Tues-Sat 8 pm & 10:30 pm
(dark Fri) - Riviera. Dixie Dooley and "Shedini" open in "Escape" -
Thurs. to Sat. -Riviera. Jamie Porter's Radio Side Show - every Sat
@ 5 am, KLAV FM 1230. Lance Burton, Master Magician - Lance Burton
Theater - 7 pm Tues-Sat & 10 pm Tues-Sat - Monte Carlo. Penn &
Teller - 9 pm Wed-Mon - Samba Theatre, Rio. Peter J. Shield
webcasts- with various Vegas magicians - Greek Isle.
www.vegaswebcast.com. "SHOCK" (strange sideshow comedy) - Greek
Isle, 11 pm Sat-Mon. Showgirls of Magic - 8 & 10:30 (Adults only 2nd
show) - San Remo. Spotlight with Will Roya, Mark Bennick & Escape
Artist Tyas Frantz - 7 pm - (1/2 price for locals) Bourbon Street
www.spotlightshow.com. Stephan Vanel "La Femme" - Wed-Mon 8 &
10:30 - MGM Grand. Steve Wyrick - 7 & 10 pm Wed-Mon - Aladdin. Tony
Blanco - "Magic and Mirth" - Wed-Sun, various times - Excalibur.
www.tonyblanco.com "World's Greatest Magic Show" - 9 pm nightly, 7 &
9 Friday, 2 pm Sun - Greek Isle.

Regulars: Kevin James, Kozak, Joseph Gabriel and The Majestix.
Guests listed in the calendar below. Derek Roberts, Kenny Havard &
Billy Fergueson (pre-show) Nathan & Sarah - "V" - The Ultimate
Variety Show - 7 & 9 pm - Aladdin. Xtreme Close-Up Magic - Steve
Dacri - 7 pm Tues - O'Shea's Comedy Theatre - www.STEVEDACRI.com.

News:
The Complete Roy Timeline www.reviewjournal.com/news/royhorn/

Exclusive Breaking News (yup, you heard it hear first!):

Steve Dacri and his "Xtreme Close-up Magic" have closed at O'Shea's
(the Flamingo is converting it to a Bingo parlor), but look for a
version of "Xtreme" in the new "Ovations" show in the new Ovations
Showroom at the Lady Luck (downtown). Steve will MC the new
production aided by two huge digital screens and a roving camera.
The show will also feature a unique blend of world-class specialty
acts. "Ovations" is set to open August 15.

In a surprise move, there will NOT be a COMDEX convention in Las
Vegas this year, the first time since it started in 1979. Exhibitors
hired many magicians over the years.

"Two Girls and a Guy - Music, Magic & Comedy." (Scott & Jenny
Alexander) closed on June 20 - Fitzgerald's. Justin Tranz
(Hypnotist) closed - O'Shea's Comedy Theatre.

Dixie Dooley and Shedini will be featured in "Escape" at Le Bistro
Theatre at the Riviera. The show opens on July 8 and will run on
Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:30 pm.

Magician Mark Bennick & Escape Artist Tyas Frantz are now permanent
members of Spotlight instead of Les McKinney.

The show "SHOCK" (strange sideshow comedy performance) features Tim
Cridland, The Torture King - Greek Isle, lip Sat-Mon. - This show is
not for kids or the weak of heart.

July, 2004
Through July 22: James Dimmare (doing his Mona Lisa routine) -
World's Greatest Magic Show. Through August 4: Juliana Chen -
World's Greatest Magic Show. July 3-8: Mark Bennick III -
"Spotlight" 7 pm - Bourbon Street. July 8: Dixie Dooley and
"Shedini" open in "Escape" - Thurs to Sat. - Riviera. July 8-21:
David Copperfield - Hollywood Theater - MGM Grand.

August, 2004
Through August 4: Juliana Chen - World's Greatest Magic Show. August
22-25: MAGIC Live! (Magic Magazine's 13th Anniversary Convention) -
The Orleans Hotel. http://www.magicmagazine.com/live/

September, 2004
September 12-14: The 4th Annual Las Vegas Magic Invitational - San
Remo. Performing so far: Gazzo, Michael Close, Paul Cummins, Daryl,
Aldo Colombini, Kostya Kimlat, Steve Draun, Chad Long, Dean Dill and
the special guest of honor, premiere close-up artist and teacher
Roger Klause. September 15: Magic University. Will be a one day
extra fee workshops from lecturers Michael Close, Chad Long, Kostya
Kimlat, Aldo Colombini, Roger Klause, Daryl, Dean Dill, Steve Draun,
Gazzo and Paul Cummins. www.lvmi.net.

November 14-16: MINDVENTION - Las Vegas' First Annual All Mentalism
Convention - San Remo

Featuring: Bob Cassidy, Alain Nu, Terry Nosek, Mark Strivings,
Richard Osterlind, Chuck Hickok, Brad Henderson, Bruce Bernstein,
Lee Earle, Larry Becker and more to come! www.LVMI.net.

Please email any Las Vegas magic (or related arts) updates or news
to: David Neubauer vegasmagic@dnmagic.com www.dnmagic.com

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4. Tony Wilson’s Magical Adventures
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Message from Tony Wilson - IBM International President 2004 - 2005

We drove down to Cleveland from Troy, Michigan without incident and
checked into the convention hotel. We had a nice suite on the tenth
floor and were pleased to actually unpack for a six night stay. It
was good to meet old friends and make new ones which are what magic
conventions are all about besides the shows, dealers and other
activities. I was busy attending Board meetings and related
activities but still managed to catch most of the scheduled events
some with, and some without Mary.

We were both preoccupied with speeches we had to make at the banquet
on the last night. I was sworn in as President and was impressed
with the support shown for me at the banquet and in other venues as
the first President from the southern hemisphere. I will do the best
I can to make this opportunity significant internationally. On the
last gala show I introduced myself to the audience in Maori with a
mini, performed the NZ crazy compass and produced a large NZ flag.
Now I have the gold chains of office to add to our traveling
luggage! Still four check ins and two cabin bags.

The next two days were spent with Hank and Jackie Moorehouse in
White Pigeon, Michigan and 12 magicians from Hungary, Hong Kong,
England, Japan, Montana and Pennsylvania. We visited the Abbotts
Magic Company, graves of famous magicians in the Colon cemetery, an
amazing Flea market at Shipshewana and had wonderful meals together
thanks to the generosity of Jackie and Hank Moorehouse. Thank you
both for an amazing time!

We are now heading for the Society of American Magicians convention
in St Louis and look forward to another six day Convention where we
will be guests of the SAM and will be able to relax and enjoy all
the activities.

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5. Lance Burton Feature In USA Weekend - Boom Summer
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Message from Wayne Bernath (US)

Lance Burton Does Record Summer Business In `Master Magician' Show

It's only half-way through the summer and "Lance Burton: Master
Magician" has surpassed any other summer performing at the Monte
Carlo Resort & Casino.

First there was the eighth anniversary on June 21st the first day of
summer and now over half-way through his 13-year contract there is
still nearly five years left to see the man who is widely considered
the "World's Best Magician."

Next USA Weekend Magazine did a feature story on Lance Burton. The
cover of the world's largest English language magazine with over 49
million readers said, "MAGICIAN LANCE BURTON: AN AMERICAN SUCCESS
STORY." The inside headline gave a synopsis of THIS MAGIC MAN SOARS
with a sub headline of Boyish Lance Burton is the top illusionist in
a town that showcases the world's best. It all started at a potato
chip factory.

The lead paragraph read "When he first came to Vegas in 1982,
magician Lance Burton - - who includes doves, geese and a parakeet
named Elvis in his show - poked good-natured fun at Siegfried &
Roy's royal white tiger act featuring "Butterball, the Royal White
Turkey" onstage."

"After all, when he was 12, growing up in a working-class section of
Louisville, Burton watched Siegfried and Roy on the old Merv Griffin
Show and was inspired to pursue a career in magic."

"Before Siegfried & Roy, you had magicians doing 10-minute spots in
Vegas," Burton says.

"In the wake of the mauling that sidelined Siegfried and Roy last
year, audiences are finding out what the world of magic has known
for years; Burton, 44, is the pre-eminent Las Vegas entertainer of
his kind. What's On magazine has recognized him as such for the past
five years, placing him ahead of the flamboyant German duo and David
Copperfield. By the time his 13-year contract with the Monte Carlo
Resort and Casino runs out in June 2009, Burton is expected to have
made $110 million. (he's surpassed that in May in gross ticket
sales) "The illusionist who has donated millions to charities is a
natural with youngsters."

"At age 20, he won the gold medal for excellence from the
International Brotherhood of Magicians in 1980, the first year the
medal was awarded. Within a week of arriving in LA, he appeared on
`The Tonight Show.' "

"His reputation soared and demand for Burton eventually landed him
his current 13-year contract in Las Vegas. He maintains his
conservative values -- no drinking, drugging or gambling."

"When he first hit it big, rebuilt his parents a lavish home on his
grandfather's farm in Russell Springs, KY."

Lance Burton will do a benefit show for the Zelzah Shrine Temple in
The Lance Burton Theatre at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1. Tickets are only
$25. Call 382-5554 for information. 100 percent of the proceeds go
to The Shriners.

Comic-juggler Michael Goudeau is his long-running special guest star
who entertains in the middle of the show instead of an intermission.

For information on "Lance Burton: Master Magician" call (702)
730-7160 or (877) 386-8224 at the Monte Carlo. Show times are 7 p.m.
Tuesday thru Saturday and 10 nightly on Tuesday and Saturday. The
theatre seats 1,274 and doors open one hour prior to show time. A
bar is located in the theatre lobby. Check out Lance Burton's web
site at www.lanceburton.com. The price includes a full-color
souvenir program with each ticket.

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6. 2004 Magic Convention - South Africa
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Message from Giepie Fourie (South Africa)

I want to tell you that we in South Africa are hosting a convention
during the 5th of August till the 9th August 2004 in Bloemfontein.
Bloemfontein is the capital the Free State. We have Australia's
Superstar of Magic, PHIL CASS as our international guest!

So I thought to give you this info to tell the people around the
world about it in your news letter.

PS. We also have a website www.bloemmagic.co.za with the programs
and registration forms. They can also mail their questions to me.

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7. Paris Magic Museum
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Message from Yosi Notkowitz (Israel)

I just returned from Paris-France there I visited a small & nice
magic museum:

In the museum: old magic tricks exhibition, posters, magis items to
be tried, magic show, a small magic shop.

Opening time: on Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday between 14.00-19.00.

Metro 1,St Pall station.
Musee Magie
11 ru St Pall
75004 Paris, France
tel 01 42 72 13 26

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8. Tony Wilson’s Installation Banquet
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Message from Peter Marucci (Canada)

New incoming International Brotherhood of Magicians' president Tony
Wilson was installed in the prestigious office on Saturday night,
July 3; New Zealander Tony was, of course, accompanied by magic's
lovely first lady, Mary.

Tony accepted the gavel from outgoing president David Sandy at a
banquet at the annual convention of the I.B.M. in Cleveland, Ohio.

About 400 of the magicians at the convention attended the dinner,
which was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel, prior
to the gala closing show at the elegant Palace Theatre, just a few
blocks from the hotel.

Tony and Mary are on an extended tour of North America as part of
his tenure as I.B.M. president. They will be in Canada where
Territorial Vice-President Joan Caesar will host a barbecue for them
on July 18. About six or seven performers from all across the
province of Ontario -- including your truly -- will be demonstrating
their magical skill.

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9. Magic Exposed On Big Brother (Reality Show)
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Message from Duck Cameron (Aust)

Unnecessary Sharing.....

Just a quick note mentioning how disappointed I was to see an
episode of Big Brother this last week in Australia repeated over and
over again featuring the remaining 7 members of the Big Brother
household performing magic tricks for each other (and viewers) as
one of their tasks within the household.

Every housemate had to learn a trick, with instructions supplied,
and then perform to the rest of the group. What we, the audience got
to see, was a bunch of lay people, playing with, performing badly,
and exposing various tricks while practicing. The clunker for me was
watching one of the housemates walking around with a zombie ball
attached to stick in one hand, and the cloth in the other.

My question is this....all the props supplied must have come from
somewhere.

Either a magic shop or a magician. Having myself worked behind the
camera in television, I know when purchasing props of any type for a
show I would always let the supplier know what they were intended
for, to avail. either a discount, or at best,
good advice and service.

Obviously, in this case, it was more important for the supplier of
these effects to make some cash, or be able to say on their Bio.
that they supplied a high rating T.V. show, than actually protecting
their art.

Shame...

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10. Cruising Here In Vancouver Canada
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Message from Paul Romhany (NZ)

Just had a great month off from cruising here in Vancouver Canada
and took the time to visit some local magicians and finish my first
CDROM of magic to sell on cruise ships. Natalie and I are off again
for a season heading from Hawaii down to Tahiti over to South
America then South Africa then down to Australia before heading back
here to Vancouver to tour with Murray Hatfield (my solo act on this
one).

Before we leave I will be appearing as a guest at the PCAM 2004 held
in Seattle from August 4-7th so hope to catch up with any Magic New
Zealand readers there.

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11. The Magic University
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Message from Robert Allen (US)

The Magic University (MU) is what we are calling our first offering
of interactive workshops that will take place on 9/15/04 the day
after LVMI. The workshop instructors will be Michael Close, Chad
Long, Kostya Kimlat, Aldo Colombini , Roger Klause, Daryl, Dean
Dill, Steve Draun, Gazzo and Paul Cummins.

A workshop differs from a lecture by having a much smaller number of
participants, in the material being taught, and the fact that most
of it is done with the props in your hands so you gain valuable
experience in the techniques and effects being taught. The material
being offered by our instructors will be different than what they
teach in their lectures. Each of our instructors has a different
speciality and these are reflected in the material they have
selected for their workshops. Ropes, cards, coins, sleight of hand,
are just some of the subjects that will be explored in great detail
by our qualified instructors.

The MU workshops will have a maximum of 18 people and a minimum of
12. They will run between 2.5 and 3 hours in length and the topics
covered would be at the discretion of the lecturers. Workshops will
be offered at 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM.

If demand is high, we will add additional workshops at 4:00 - 7:00
PM and 7:30 -10:30 PM. The MU workshops will take place in a
classroom style facility located in the San Remo Hotel in Las Vegas,
NV. Fees for the workshops are $50 per workshop and you may sign up
for more than one workshop.

List of Workshops:

Aldo Colombini - (Magic with Rope) Aldo has chosen the topic of Rope
Magic for his workshop. Rope magic is a fascinating subject and
there are routines for close-up, parlour and stage that you will
learn in this workshop. Aldo will tie it all together with his
wonderful wit and you will leave with a complete act done with rope.
Please bring a 7 foot length of rope, a ring and a pair of scissors
and get ready to learn some very visual and direct rope magic from
an acknowledged master.

Michael Close - (Making it Real - Constructing Routines that Defy
Explanation) The average magician knows enough routines and sleights
to last a lifetime. What is lacking is the knowledge of how to
construct routines that leave spectators without a clue, saying to
themselves, “But he didn't do anything!” In this workshop Mr. Close

will discuss his own repertoire, explaining the mind set that
produces seamless, natural looking magic. He will also analyze and
offer suggestions for routines that are in the repertoires of the
attendees.

This is your chance to learn the real secrets of great magic.

Steve Draun - (Cards) Various shifts and application riffle shuffle
culling and stacking and application. At one time Steve Draun was
known as the "Underground Man", regularly fooling the top card men
that traveled through Chicago. Today, Steve performs in the "real
world" of professional magic. He has had extensive experience
performing for both the Wyndham and Hilton hotel chains as well as
many hundreds of performances at corporate functions.

Draun Workshop Topics:

· The "Stevens Shuffle" and application
· Casino style blind riffle shuffle
· Casino style blind running cuts
· Various advanced palming techniques and application

Paul Cummins - (Cards) An instructional workshop session presenting
up to a dozen hard hitting card magic routines that require little
or no sleight-of-hand! This workshop includes a complimentary
manuscript containing descriptions of all twelve routines.

(The manuscript is available only through attendance at this
Workshop)

Paul's ACME Card Magic Workshop is a "hands on" working session -
NOT a lecture! He will perform two or three near self working
routines (the routines do not require any sleight-of-hand, beyond
the ability to hold a pinkie break) and then explain them, as a
lecturer would. Then the participants (that’s you!) pair up into two
person teams and actually practice the routines on one another as
Paul walks around and helps everyone learn. This cycle is repeated
until time runs out.

Roger Klause - (Close-up, Parlor) Roger will show you first hand how
to raise the level of your performances and add more impact to your
magic. You will see in minute detail a diverse range of superb magic
using cards, coins, bills, cigarettes, sponge balls and silks.

Thumb Tip Finesse:
Bill Switch
Miser's Cornucopia
Billusion
Sleeve Sponge (Close-Up Version Improved)
Smokeless

Cards:
Counting On It (with Klause Addition)
Victor Eleven Card Trick (with Klause False count)
Merlin's Lost Aces (with Overhand Bottom Deal)
Thompson's Ace Production (with Klause Shuffle)
Elmsley's Minor Triumph (with Skinner/Klause Control)

Card Sleights:
Diagonal Palm Shift Finesse
Jog Shuffle (Unpublished)
In Lieu of the Double Undercut
Klause Block Crimp Control (unpublished)

Coins:
Sun & Moon
The Overt Switch
No Shuttle Shuttle
Count Von Klause (Shortchange with bills)
Satan's Bill Switch
Fake Coin Flip

Daryl - ("Original Routines and Handlings" ) For the last 30 years,
Daryl's lectures have always been great, but his "Hands On"
workshops are even better! Each and every student will learn by
actually PERFORMING the effects in the workshop. Every small step is
taught in detail and the performing of the material in the workshop
is completely different from that which is explained in his
lectures. It's a much more personalized experience and the "Hands
On" method of learning is the best there is.

Daryl will be teaching every intricate detail of his beautiful
Fingertips Coins Across routine 3FlyIII, an EXCELLENT and totally 
impromptu version of Out of this World -which is probably the most 
effective card trick ever invented, several variations of one of 
the most beautiful sleights in card magic.

First, he'll teach what he has planned (the tricks above), then
he'll go around the room and give EVERYONE the opportunity to ask
and learn about whatever they wish to know! This question and answer
period lasts until the end of the workshop and some of the very best
learning take place during this time.

Daryl has numerous students from all over the world who pay $250.00
an hour for private lessons (and even at this price they receive an
excellent value). This is your opportunity to receive the next best
thing for a mere fraction of the price. Sign up today, we guarantee
that you will be much more than satisfied!

To maximize your value from this workshop, PLEASE be sure to bring a
close up mat, a deck of cards and four well worn silver dollar size
coins -the dollar slot machine tokens will be fine.

Gazzo - (Cups & Balls) Gazzo has made his living primarily as a
street performer. He has worked all over the world and attracts some
of the largest crowds of any street performer on the scene today.
And, what trick does he use to close his show? "The Cups and Balls"
Gazzo’s technique and routine has been honed by tens of thousands of
performances and he will teach it all to you during this exciting
workshop. The props, technique, lines, misdirection, audience
management and more will be covered in depth.

For best results bring your favorite cups and balls and get ready to
learn the real secrets of this classic effect.

Kostya Kimlat - (Cards) Another workshop on card magic?!? That's
Right . . . on Powerful, Commercial Card Magic. Working deck-in-hand
at hundreds of parties, trade shows, and corporate events, Kostya
has developed audience centered card magic that fits the worker's
standards. Kostya says: "I perform this material regularly and will
share all the work in the workshop, from the psychology and
structuring of the effect, to the subtleties and techniques that are
used.

We will go over routining to see how a simple deck of cards can be
used to entertain for hours at a time, without anyone quipping: "You
got anything else besides card tricks?" (You know what I’m talking
about!) More importantly, raising our card magic to another level
requires both technique and theatre. Together, we'll see how the
focus of magic can be shifted from your hands to the spectator's
experience, producing theatre rather than puzzles."

The workshop will also feature a rare opportunity to learn the
Roadrunner Cull. Not released anywhere on video, this versatile
technique will transform the way you do card magic. Finding and
seamlessly stealing selections out of the deck, stacking sets of
cards, getting ready for complicated effects in seconds, right 
before the spectator's eyes without them raising an eyebrow 
of suspicion - these are the technical secrets that turn card 
tricks into Card MAGIC!

Kostya has also spent the last four years developing and performing
what many consider the most direct and stunning Triumph possible.
Not only will he work with everyone individually on this handling of
Triumph to ensure that you are culling like a smooth pro, but he
will also share handling tips and other (deceptively simpler)
Triumph effects that he has yet to release anywhere else. For those
willing to put in the work, you will be unbelievably awarded by
thunderous applause from your audiences.

Bring your nested boxes, hippity-hop square circles, and sponge...
no, wait... just bring a deck of cards and get ready to create card
magic!

Dean Dill - (Coins) Dean Dill is one of the most well known and
highly regarded names in the inner circle of magic. His unparalleled
style of sleight of hand coupled with his ability to create jaw
dropping routines has earned him the attention and respect of world
renowned magicians such as David Copperfield, Johnny Carson, Dai
Vernon, and Larry Jennings.

His creations include, Bizzard, Dean’s Box and his Explosion Coin
routine have captivated audiences and magicians worldwide.

Although magicians from far and wide enjoy being baffled by Dean's
perfectly honed craft, he's by no means a "magician's magician" who
knows a thousand tricks but cannot relate to a single audience
member. Dean's performance persona and his off-stage (or off
close-up pad) persona are one and the same. When the audience
watches Dean they get the feeling that he's a warm and down to earth
guy that just happens to be able to alter space and time as we know
it.

Dean’s Workshop will focus on magic with coins with most of the
emphasis on the Matrix routine. Dean has developed and mastered many
wonderful version of this coin classic and he has lost of secrets up
his sleeves that he will be sharing with the workshop participants.

Please bring a close-up mat, some coins and a shell if you have one
and get ready to spend an afternoon with the Master of the Matrix.

Chad Long - Close-up (INFO COMING)

To register for one or more workshops E-mail us at LVMI@juno.com
tell us your choice of workshop(s) - we will bill your credit card
and confirm your seat.

These Blockbuster Workshops will fill up fast so don't delay!

REGISTER NOW!

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*REMINDER*

July 1st LVMI Registration Fees go up!
If you haven't registered for LVMI-2004 - Do It Now & Save!
www.LVMI.net

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Coming November 14 -16, 2004
M I N D V E N T I O N
Las Vegas' 1st All Mentalism Convention!
SAN REMO HOTEL & CASINO - LAS VEGAS

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12. Cath Jamison – Woman Of Deception
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Message from Cath Jamison (Aust)

Upcoming Public Events – July 2004
Thursday 1st July: The Secret Cabaret

Cath performs her new work!

Venue: Wesley Anne
250 High Street, Northcote
Start: 8.30pm
Cost: $15 concession: $10

Sunday 11th July: Southbank
Catch Cath roving through shops & cafes
Venue:  Southbank, Melbourne
Start: 1.30-3.30pm
Cost: Free

Monday 12th July: Magic Monday
Back Again! Get up close & personal to Cath. (Including acts by
Anthony De Masi & Glenn Hamilton)
Venue:  DANTES
Cnr Gertrude & Napier Streets, Fitzroy
Start: 7.30pm
Cost: $10

Saturday 24th& Sunday 25th July:
Victorian Arts Centre Open Day
Venue:  Arts Centre – 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Cost: Free

Hey, love to see you there - bring your friends, neighbours,
goldfish, doves…they will be safe!

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13. SEAM Convention In Nashville
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Message from Bill Ragsdale

If you want to register for the SEAM (Southeastern Associations of
Magicians) Convention hosted by Ring 37 in Nashville, Tenn. Sept.
2-4, 2004 go to: www.nashvillemagicclub.com or send e-mail questions
to: seam2004nashville@hotmail.com.

John Carney, John Mendoza, Tom Craven, David Garrad & more will be
there. It's at the Hotel Preston just off I-40 east of Nashville.
Thanks. Magically, Bill Ragsdale, Salisbury, NC

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14. IBM Cleveland, Ohio Was A Great Week Of Magic
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Message from Bob Durante

Cleveland, Ohio just finished a great week of magic and fun hosting
the IBM convention.

The high point of the week was the suprise guest of the last nites
performance.

A fellow from the Ukaine ( I believe his name was GUP) delighted all
of us with a bubble magic show that was fantastic as well as a
juggling show finale with his partner from Germany, Sabrina. These
two performers were the best act of the week in my opinion and also
with most of the people I spoke with afterwards. We sat with the lay
audience upper balcony and it was there gasps and standing ovations
(three separate times during their act) that lets you know when you
are seeing real magic.

The rest of the shows were also captivating but if you can get a
chance to see these two performers do so. Sabrina, also did a great
rope twirling act that proceeded their juggling show. Will Rogers
would have been proud.

On behalf of our Cleveland IBM Ring #23 thanks to all who shared the
week here with us and come back and check out the many magic
restaurants and clubs that we have 52 weeks a year in the Cleveland
area. Dave and Busters, the Nauitca Queen, Max and Ermas, Texas
Roadhouse, Pickwick and Frolicks all have magic at least one or two
nites per week.

Also ring 23 tied first place for the best IBM website visit it
through the IBM site or through the FUNZONE page we www.Zaphq.com

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15. Most Dangerous Card Trick In The World - Jamie-G
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Message from Jamie-G (Canada)

Effect: The magician spreads the cards to show the person that the
cards are in no set order. The spectator takes a card looks at it
and puts back in the deck. The magician then puts the cards back in
the box. The magician asks the spectator what was your card the
spectator tells the magician the card is the five of Clubs. The
magician pulls out a cap gun (toy gun) and shoots the deck of cards.
The magician than takes the deck of cards out and spreads them,
there is one card with holes in it, when the card is turned it is
the five of Clubs.

Props: A cap gun, a deck of cards and a duplicate card that you are
going to force. The duplicate card needs holes in it to show it
looks like bullets went threw the card. You also need a pair of
safety glasses.

Deck Set-Up: The cards have to be set-up in a special manner. Your
card with the bullet holes in it has to be the second card from the
top. The matching one is second from the bottom.

Method: You can fan the cards without showing either the bullet card
or the real card. You have to lose the bottom card. I do this just
by dropping the card on the ground. When I pick up the card I place
it on the top of the deck. You can do this in any way that you see
fit. Just as long as your lets say five of Clubs is on the very
bottom. 

The card that we are going to force is on the bottom. The duplicate 
card is now third from the top. We Hindu shuffle the deck until 
the spectator tell me to stop, show them the forced card and 
put the deck back together. Now the chosen card with the holes 
in it is now in the middle of the deck. Put the cards back into 
the deck and place the deck on the table standing up.

Ask the spectator what his card was. You walk over and put your
safety glasses on, make sure that your gun has ammo in it, point it
at the deck and not the spectator’s ears. Next you shoot the deck
five or six times. Open the deck back up and spread the cards across
the table face down. The card with the bullet holes will stand out.
You take this card and show your spectator and ask him if this was 
his card.

TIP: Before the trick your force card on the bottom of the deck put
a piece of double stick tape on the middle of the card. Sense the
face of this card doesn’t touch any card until after you show them
it when you place the cards back together. The tape on the face of
the will stick to the other card so now you can spread the deck face
up and they will only see the one with the holes in it.

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16. Esther Follies Show on 6th street, Austin, Texas
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Message from Walter Zaney Blaney

Dear friends in magic, and out of magic:

Last night I attended the Esther Follies Show on 6th street in
Austin, Texas.

Magician Ray Anderson appears a number of times throughout the show,
doing about six major illusions and some great smaller magic as
well. He steals the show and is one of the "headliners". Actually
it's a well knit cast of many talented performers.

If you have a chance, get some friends together and drive down to
see the show. It's been running 17 years, gets rave reviews, is a
truly popular show, and is sold out every night.

It is a bawdy, burlesque variety show, not a Sunday School event. It
is loud, boisterous, extremely fast paced, a cast of about 16
people. There is lots of music, song parodies, impersonators of many
celebrities, topical and political humor. It is well written, well
composed, well produced. It is real "showbiz". It would be just as
popular in Las Vegas, but no one wants to leave Austin.

Now hear this...I don't ever recall seeing and hearing an audience
more excited, more demonstrative, or more delighted to what they
witness. Their constant laughter, cheering and applause was
deafening throughout the hour and forty five minute show.

Last night there was a large block of school teachers they let their
hair down and were almost hysterical at the funny bits all through
the show.

If your appetite has been "whetted", make plans to see Esther's
Follies. Cost is $18 adults, $16 for seniors. They play Thursday,
Friday and Saturday (an early and a late show on Friday and
Saturday.) You can learn more by calling their box-office at
512-320-0553 in Austin, or see their website:
www.esthersfollies.com

If you like a truly fun show...bawdy humor, old fashioned burlesque
that has been modernized, with a lot of magic, juggling, singing,
and dancing, you will have to see this show.

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16. Magic New Zealand e-zine Archives
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User Name: magic
Password: kiwi

When you enter the archive the e-zines are in issue order and are
coded. Eg 001 Nov06 1999.txt first three numbers (001) denote issue
number, then the date (Nov06) and the last figures the year (1999)

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