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Issue Number: #951
Date: Sunday 2nd September 2012
Editor: Alan Watson
www.watson.co.nz
E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1. Editor's Message
2. Criss Angel Exposes 'Mindfreak' Copycat
3. My Two Cents Worth On The America's Got Talent Show
4. Television Magic Vs America's Got Talent
5. September 2012 Issue Of The Linking Ring Magazine
6. Remarkable Magic #48 - Nick Lewin
7. Starting Cold Or Warm - #271 - Kyle Peron
9. MAGIC Magazine: FISM. Plus!
10. 2012 September Magic Castle Schedule
11. 2012 Great Yarmouth Convention
12. Hank Lee's Sentencing Scheduled For Sept. 6
13. July/August Issue Of The Mandala
14. The Gentleman Magician - Bruce Glen
15. 2012 Daytona Festival Of Magic
16. David Stone Lecture
17. Magic New Zealand App
18. e-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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For those who would like to read Magic New Zealand in a HTML format go to:
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Registrations for the 31st New Zealand International convention are being closed off in one month's time. If you are planning to attend register NOW by going to: http://www.ibmring160.com/media/7578/registration%20form.pdf

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Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. Criss Angel Exposes 'Mindfreak' Copycat
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Article forwarded on by William Bowers

An English magician performing under the name Dynamo has attracted the attention of illusionist Criss Angel. And not in the good way. Dynamo (born Steven Frayne) performs utilizing Criss Angel's trademark look. If that were not bad enough . . . Dynamo is also performing Criss Angel's signature illusions. On television..........

For the full article go to:

http://www.examiner.com/article/criss-angel-exposes-mindfreak-copycat

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3. My Two Cents Worth On The America's Got Talent Show
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Message by Michael Finney (US)

I would like to add my two cents worth on the AGT show, and magicians performing, simply stated the show is a joke. Of all the shows like it "The Voice", "Idol", "Dancing with the Stars" etc, AGT is the worst, How can anyone take that show seriously, other than Terry Fator.

You compete against a potpourri of hit and miss acts, most of which could not do a Las Vegas act, period. Little kids and animals competing against adults should tell you something. I feel for my friends who have gone on and been subjected to judges who are not qualified to judge acts under this format. Some will say they got some TV time, which most have already had in one way or another. I did Star Search back in the day, at least then you were going up against other acts doing what you did. But even then the best acts hardly ever won! It's all about rating's. It's all about controversy and how rude the judges can be to acts. Many of the acts should never have gotten on the show in the first place, that's what makes AGT a joke from the get go!

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4. Television Magic Vs America's Got Talent
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Message by Tim Ellis (Australia)

Wayne is absolutely spot on with his comments about magicians on America's Got Talent. It is a very specific format which requires a very specific style of magic.

We are all aware that magic routines that work on stage don't always translate well on television. I think possibly the only exception to this rule is the French show 'Le plus Grand Cabaret du Monde', which is a televised variety show where performers are given 5 to 8 minutes to perform their full cabaret acts. However, most television shows are produced with the understanding that their audience is not committed to the show and will change channels the moment they start to lose interest.

Even Korea's massively popular 'Storytelling Magic Show' (starring Eun Gyeol Lee) which allowed magicians (including me) to do guest spots of over an hour was shot live with 12 camera's then tightly edited and overlayed with graphics and sound effects to hook viewers and keep them tuned in.

AGT is the ultimate in this style of show. The acts need to be faster, more dynamic, more astonishing than anywhere else on TV. You are given 90 seconds to present the best possible version of whatever you do.

I believe one magician who really understood this formula was the Australian magician Cosentino, who came second on Australia's Got Talent. He took existing 8 to 10 minute pieces from his stage show and restaged them to cram as much of his personality and magic in to the time allotted as possible.

As a result, Cosentino has negotiated his own TV special (which airs here in Australia shortly) so he will able to present his routines at a more relaxed pace.

AGT needs to be treated like a TV commercial, or a promo reel, for everything you can do. A showcase for all of your skills, not just one act.

To illustrate what I've been saying:

Here are some clips of Cosentino on AGT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtkV5avQrTw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZAVRn870QA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SallrBhDFdg

Here are some clips of me on Storytelling Magic Show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov2lk_nfvkI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qimFCmks9Tk&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAkU4M-d-xw&feature=relmfu

Here are some clips of Le plus Grand Cabaret du Monde

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHjaRbTfHmQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPQfzlG55y8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgdOcbUcdZs&feature=related

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5. September 2012 Issue Of The Linking Ring Magazine
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Reviewed by Paul A. Lelekis

Vol. 92, No. 9:

Editor: Samuel Patrick Smith

This issue marks the 90th Anniversary of The Linking Ring!

The Linking Ring has the largest circulation of any magician's magazine. Our editor, Mr. Samuel Patrick Smith, wrote a beautiful article of TLR's history including the story of O.C. Aubut, the mysterious editor of our first printed edition!

Members can access The Linking Ring at www.magician.org.

We have some continuing coverage of the I.B.M. Convention held in Norfolk, Virginia with reviews of outstanding lectures, plus the Order of Merlin Breakfast and the 2012 Linking Ring Awards, including the great honor I, Paul A. Lelekis, received - The Howard Bamman Award!

Memories Of The Blackstone Cast is an excellent article of Harry Blackstone's cast members shared by Adele Frial Rhindress and many never-before-published photographs!

Magician/Mentalist, Paul Hallas' One Man Parade has generously provided readers with some beautiful magic that many will perform in their own shows! Mr. Hallas' incredible book, Mentalism with Cards is a brand new limited edition book (certain to become a classic!) is "flying off the shelves" as we speak! Buy one now before it's too late!

Mr. Cliff Harden provides a Mini-Parade with seven more magic effects that you will love.and if that isn't enough - our past International I.B.M. President, Mr. Vanni Pulé provides readers with a Bonus Parade! This is a stunning effect! It is a variation on Martin Lewis' "Cardiographic". A drawing of a deck of cards, on the card box, comes to life when the selection rises out of the picture!

There are seven huge columns in this magazine, written by experts regarding history, biographies, performance suggestions, adult and children's magic, as well as ancient and modern magic! Most people will come away with many relevant "gems" that he or she can utilize!

For those of you who love to learn new magic will be thrilled with the wonderful magic, fully explained, in the following articles below:

Mike Power's Card Corner - Jack This Ace by Trini Montes presents a beautiful transposition effect!

Ways And Means by Joe M. Turner presents a super-cool Mentalism effect by me, Paul Lelekis. This was first created by Al Baker - but mine is completely impromptu and can use a borrowed deck!

Peter Marucci's Showtime presents a powerful effect called Your Card which is easy to do and has a nice twist!

Storytelling Magic by Ed Solomon provides readers another beautiful effect based on a Guatemalan folk legend! Again Ed's wonderful narrative and patter, provides a story-telling saga that many will love to include!

The Linking Ring has a team of experts who review many new items of magic so that the magicians of the world may purchase wisely!

There are too many articles and too much magic in this issue of The Linking Ring for me to list, but everyone is world class!

Advertisers -- your products will enjoy unsurpassed worldwide promotion in The Linking Ring through the beautiful printed magazine, the dazzling digital edition, and links from the I.B.M. Web Portal.

For details about advertising in The Linking Ring, contact BJ Hickman at advertising@magician.org.

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6. Remarkable Magic #48 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)

My first (and best) magic convention.

I really don't think that there is anything much more exciting in magic than attending your first magic convention. There may be other great conventions you attend, but none of them will be quite the same. This first magic convention was the IBM convention in Southport, in the mid-sixties.

What made it especially special for me was that I would be spending time with my mentor and hero Ken Brooke. Not only was Ken one of the magic dealers at the convention but he was also to be featured in one of the shows. This convention was my first great opportunity to study the 'demming' technique for which Ken was famous. I discovered why he was considered legendary in this area.

Arriving at the convention, I received my registration package and proudly put on my convention badge. This badge would grant me admittance to the multitude of fascinating events listed on my official program. I marveled that this amount of magic could be packed into three and a half days. I was determined to see and do everything, and if they had only had invented 'Red Bull' in those days I might even have succeeded!

My very first stop was the Dealers Room, which seemed like an Aladdin's cave to this youngster. The room was crowded with small booths dedicated to the various dealers in attendance. Each booth was filled with displays of tricks that I had previously only been exposed to in magic catalogues. Seeing these tricks 'Live and in Person' was overwhelming, I could wander from booth to booth and mentally select the props that I was convinced could make me a star!

Of course, this was my early years in magic, I hadn't by then realized it's not the props or tricks that make the magician but quite the reverse. However, when you begin your magic journey, the size and brightness of your props seemed like a sure fire fast track to success. In fact, I've seen quite a few magicians since then, who still haven't figured this out, even years after they should know better.

It was easy to spot Ken Brooke's booth. It was surrounded by the biggest crowd in the large room, all pushing forward to get a better view of what was going on. I later discovered that other magic dealers suffered instant cases of deep depression when they discovered their booths were located to close to Ken's whirlwind of attention! Ken's presence was an electric factor to all the conventioneers.

A great magician, Ken Brooke was also a supremely gifted salesman at a magic convention; he made the Energizer bunny look like a slacker! Ken had the style and attack of a grifter selling his wares at an outdoor London street market. He talked, shouted, did shtick and performed magic; he sold a lot of magic too. The wad of money cash and checks in his back pocket grew bigger and bigger by the hour.

You never knew what Ken would do next! He would ask for ten magicians to buy a prop 'blind,' "Give me a 'tenner' and I'll give you piece of magic you'll use forever," he would say. After the hundred pounds was in his back pocket he would pass out ten wrapped packages with strict instructions, "Don't open them now! Don't let these other cheap buggers know what you got..." I don't think anyone ever grumbled over what they received! In fact often they would receive items worth two or three times their investment.

Another favorite ruse of Ken's was to refuse to sell someone some item that they wanted. "It's no good for you." He would say, "You couldn't do it, if I sold it to you anyway!" Needless to say this would cause the magician to keep working at it until he 'persuaded' Ken to allow him to buy the item. He mercilessly worked the crowd surrounding his booth and played them like an instrument. I remember it fondly as being pure theatre and far in the way the greatest show at the entire convention.

I attended many events during the convention but I was drawn back to the dealer's room like a magnet to see what Ken was up to next, and I was not the only one. Long before the convention was over Ken had sold out the entire stock of product he had brought with him to Southport. You could almost feel the sense of relief from the other magic dealers present when this happened.

There was also Ken's formal show at the convention; it was another highlight that demonstrated his amazing mastery of commercial entertainment. However, I think that is another column---maybe I will combine it with the story of my astounding good fortune of sharing a bill with Ken and another of my heroes Maurice Fogel. So many happy memories

Check out my own product line, available on my website www.nicklewin.com which has been greatly influenced by Ken's philosophy of selling commercial routines and not just props and puzzles! In fact in honor of Ken, I will make a special offer to my readers. The first ten magicians to make a $20 payment to my Paypal account will receive an unlisted and very unique item. Contact nicklewin@aol.com for the account address. I think Ken would have liked this, and I know you ten will be very happy too!

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7. Starting Cold Or Warm - #271 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign

There has always been disagreements when it comes to the ideas and approaches to how we perform our magic. One of the ones that I keep hearing come up is the notion of the magician being rarely seen or giving out too much until the show starts. The idea is that the magician remains mysterious and that they play larger than life when the show opens.

I guess I can understand this way of thinking and why it sounds like a good idea. You want things to be a surprise for the audience. You remain this larger than life character. You are and remain the magician and that mystery can add to the experience.

However, I have lately been testing (for myself) whether this really works for me as an entertainer. Does this really work for what I personally am trying to accomplish with my shows. The more I look at it the more I realize that it doesn't. This is not to say the approach is wrong. It simply means that for who I am and for what I want to accomplish, it doesn't work for me.

I think it comes down to the decision whether you want to start cold or do you want to start warmed up? Both can happen and both can work. When I discuss starting cold, I simply mean that the very first time the audience sees you or gets to experience you is when the show actually starts. The music kicks in, you make your entrance and the magic begins in this fashion.

Starting out warm means the ability to have the audience know you and your character and style BEFORE the show starts. They already get to know a bit of who you are and have experienced a taste of your personality and style. The show then starts after this has happened.

Once again, neither are right nor wrong. I feel it becomes a personal choice for the entertainer and may also depend upon the venue as well.

I personally love the art of improvisation. I like reacting and acting upon what audiences say and do throughout the show. Not only does this energize me but it energizes the audience. The more they react the more fun we all seem to have. The show just goes much better.

I bring this up because starting cold seems to just not work as well towards this goal. Have you ever gone on stage without the audiences seeing you until that moment and then realized it took a little while before they really got into it? I would think it safe to say that it has happened to us all over time.

This happens because the audience simply doesn't know who you are and has not had the chance to "warm up" to you. They are literally analyzing what you are doing to determine if they feel they like you and can let down their guard and just enjoy what is happening.

But isn't this awkward? Doesn't it feel much more like an uphill battle right from the start? I personally feed off an audience. If I feel I am not getting enough reactions early on, I start to wonder a bit. That is not a great place for the mind to be at any point of any show. You start to question yourself a bit and the energy you project has to be forced a bit more.

I would much rather have the audience really liking me and really into knowing me and my character and personality before the show starts. I think this does 2 main powerful things for me. 1) it allows ME to be warmed up. I get to know the audience before the show starts and 3) it gets the audience warmed up because they know who I am, what I am about and can let down their guard knowing we are here to have a great time.

Now if I do this right, when the show officially starts, they are already so into it. There is no warm up period at that point because they have already accepted me earlier. The reactions tend to be greater and the energy from myself and from the audience is much higher. There is no warm up period because it has already happened.

So how do I warm up an audience? It varies from venue to venue but I do so as folks are coming in or being seated. 15 mins before the show starts I play preshow music. I can then walk out and perform a little bit of visual magic and make eye contact with those seated or watching. I am already mic'd and the music is low enough for me to talk over.

I then state that I am here to have a bit of fun with them before the show starts and encourage others to take their seats and join in. At this moment I greet them and get to know them better. I do this with no magic at all and I do that on purpose. I simply make eye contact with folks and shake hands, high five the kids, ask where people are from and improvise off the situation. my style is fun and comedic and so this is my chance to ad lib and improv off what people do or say. It is fun for me and for the audience.

What I find out by doing this is that the audience warms up really quick and they start to realize they can interact and how to react early. But the cool thing here is that as I am doing this, I am spotting people. I am finding those kids who react well and behave well. I am seeing hyper children that may be best to leave alone. I am seeing shy people who might be best not to pick. I am also getting the adults involved and letting them know that they too can be involved in this experience.

When the show starts, I now have a wealth of information. I have a much better feel for who would make a good helper and do not run as much a risk of picking the wrong person. I am also warmed up myself. I am energized and excited and so when I come out on stage, the reactions are there right from the start. They feed off me and I certainly feed off them.

As always, please feel free to contact me at magic4u02@aol.com. I would love to hear from you. If I can be of any help as you, please just let me know. It would be my pleasure to help.

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8. In Conversation with George Schindler - #8
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Message by Anthony Darkstone Brook - Europe/USA

AD: Let's move on to the book that you and Frank Garcia put out together. tell us a bit about that. is it still available?

GS: Frank Garcia and I had been friends since he got me the job at Holden's magic shop in 1949. I could write and Frank was a great magician. Seemed like a good idea to get together and so I offered to write up his magic in, 'Million Dollar Card Secrets'. I wrote the early book with the material he gave me. A few books followed. I wrote them, Nina edited them, but all the magic came from Frank, hand written on yellow note pads. Our last one was "Magic With Cards" which was a best seller and while now out of print can still be found on the Internet. I wrote and selected a lot of the self working effects. These were all standard effects which we twisted around to make them commercial for the general public.

AD: Speaking of the greats like Frank Garcia, let's talk about a PNP , Harry Houdini. when we went to visit Houdini's gravesite last year you told me about the bust, David Copperfield's contribution and many associated stories connected to the cemetery. Please share those with us..

GS- Sure Tony. That was a nice visit we had when you were over. I enjoyed that. Back in the 1960's, the Parent Assembly #1 started a pilgrimage to the Houdini grave. John Bohannon and I were on the committee to recreate the Broken wand ceremony on the anniversary of his death Oct. 31 each year.

We set up a fund to take care of the upkeep. We did this for many years. Over the years there had been a great deal of repeated vandalism and the Bust had been broken and even stolen once.

The PA#1 set up a fund to restore the Bust and the broken marble benches. With the help of David Copperfield and others we raised the money needed. We did not replace the bust on the grave but kept it in storage and brought it out for a ceremony each year, which we performed on the anniversary of his death on the Jewish Calendar. This avoided the Halloween curiosity seekers.

This past year, thanks to Dick Brooks and Dorothy Dietrich a new copy was made and permanently affixed to the site. They also arranged for the care of the site.

End of Part 8

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9. MAGIC Magazine: FISM. Plus!
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Message by Stan Allen, Editor of MAGIC Magazine

There's something about FISM. I don't know how else to say it. Maybe it's the "world championship" thing, or maybe that it's only held every three years, or maybe that it's hosted in a different country every time. It could also be the fact that well over 2,000 magicians attend, most of them coming from a different country and different culture. That's exciting.

Of course, with that excitement comes certain expectations. And FISM regulars are not shy about voicing their opinions when they feel those expectations are not met. At the moment, it's a bit of a feeding frenzy out there.

Our twelve-page coverage includes reports by Darren John and Eoin Smith, along with photographs by Wittus Witt. In addition, we have an exclusive interview with convention organizer Derek Lever, answering some of the criticism that has been aimed in his direction.

Plus, our cover story for September is Derek Hughes, who is touted as one of the best comedy magicians working in America today. We also feature Mumdo Marzouki, who is bucking the anti-magic society of Saudi Arabia; Bobby Borgia's approach to bringing close-up magic to the big stage; and reports on Abbott's 75th Get-Together, the SAM in Las Vegas, and the third and final (?) Essential Magic Conference from Portugal.

All of this and a lot more is in the September issue of MAGIC Magazine, now available in print or on the iPad. Visit www.MAGICmagazine.com.

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10. 2012 September Magic Castle Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger (US)
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.

Sept 3-9th

Close-Up Gallery
Early: Steve Reynolds
Late: Johnny Ace Palmer

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Tim Shoesmith
Late: Micke Askernas

Palace of Mystery
Chris Mitchell
Dale Salwak
Yuji Yamamoto & Maiko

Peller Project
Bruce Gold
Dave Cox
W. C. Fields Bar
Tom Frank

Sept 10-16th

Close-Up Gallery
Early: Tom Craven
Late: Carroll Baker

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Aye Jaye
Late: Thom Peterson

Palace of Mystery
Jonathan Pendragon

Peller Project
Brent Arthur James Geris
Tomas Medina

W. C. Fields Bar
Chef Anton

Sept 17-23rd

Close-Up Gallery
Early: Richard Turner
Late: Dan Fleshman

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Doug Gorman
Late: Mark Shortland

Palace of Mystery
Thom Peterson
Mystina
Hans Davis

Peller Project
Joe Skilton
Lou Serrano

W. C. Fields Bar
David Gabbay

Sept 24-30th
Close-Up Gallery
Early: Scott Hollingsworth
Late: Fernando Keops

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Ben Seidman
Late: Robert Dorian

Palace of Mystery
Bruce Gold
Sebastian Kraine
Christopher Hart

Peller Project
Mad Tad
Shawn McMaster

W. C. Fields Bar
Bob Jardine

Performers are subject to change due to circumstances and availability

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11. 2012 Great Yarmouth Convention
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Message by Geoffrey Newton PRO

The IBM (British Ring) is pleased to announce that Brian Sefton is the latest name to be added to the list of lecturers at the 2012 Great Yarmouth Convention (26th - 30th September) The title "Tips on Manips" will detail the handling and manipulation of cards, billiard balls and thimbles taken from his long standing and highly successful manipulation act.

Many people will be more familiar with Brian's Dove and Patter acts but this former British Ring Shield winner clearly has plenty more to offer. The event takes place at 2.00pm on Thursday 27th September at the Britannia Pier theatre. For further information on this 76th British Ring convention please go to: www.magicconvention.co.uk

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12. Hank Lee's Sentencing Scheduled For Sept. 6
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Article forwarded by Jim Davis

For the full article go to:
http://medford.patch.com/articles/judge-ok-s-magic-store-owner-s-request-to-seal-psychological-evaluation

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13. July/August Issue Of The Mandala
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Message by Shawn McMaster

The newest issue of The Mandala is out! SPECIAL OFFER TO MAGIC NEW ZEALAND
READERS!

Magic's hottest magazine is also magic's first all-digital magazine. "The Mandala" offers compelling reading told in a straightforward and edgy style not found in most magic magazines, coupled with contributions and columns from some of magic's top names!

In our July/August 2012 issue you can read our cover story about magician Justin Willman (formerly Justin Kredible). Read about his successful climb to fame, where he's headed next, and his reason for changing his name. Plus contributions from Tony Clark, Lou Serrano, Paul Romhany and many others.

"The Mandala" is committed to relevant, timely, and frank reporting covering topics and personalities that should matter to you, only you might not yet know it. A number of "The Mandala's" articles and essays have been picked up and reprinted in publications like MAGIC and Genii, but you can read them FIRST by subscribing to the original source.

Don't Miss Another Issue. Subscribe Today And Take Advantage Of This Special Offer: Use this link http://themandalamag.com/subscribe-mnz.html to subscribe and not only will you receive our most current issue, but we will also send you Volume One, Issue One (featuring our now infamous Charlotte Pendragon interview) and Volume One, Issue Two (featuring Doc Eason and excerpts from his upcoming book) ABSOLUTELY FREE!

Don't wait! This offer is limited so subscribe today!
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"The Mandala" Magic with an attitude.

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14. The Gentleman Magician - Bruce Glen
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Message by Bruce Glen (Australia)

Bruce Glen, 'The Gentleman Magician' presents ...

Late Night Magic: For Adults Only

The Old Fitzroy Theatre, Woolloomooloo
9:45PM Friday 21 & Saturday 22 September
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: 1300 241 167 or www.rocksurfers.org

As Bruce is fond of saying: "Magic isn't just for children - why should they have all the fun?"

He has written one of his signature storytelling magic shows for adults -especially for The Old Fitz.

Late Night Magic: For Adults Only features extraordinary magic - together with "tall tales and true" inspired by the charm and wonder of some of our greatest storytellers.

A legendary Woolloomooloo con-man exposed; lost manuscripts from Wonderland; the hidden power of our minds revealed; Houdini's feats recreated; enchanted finger rings; the impossible rendered possible.

Forget all the cheesy clichés, this is no ordinary magic act; but rather a truly intriguing one-man show. (There is not a single top hat nor rabbit to be found!)

Bruce Glen's trademark performance style has become known as Bespoke Magic
and has seen him invited to the Adelaide Fringe and the Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. He recently returned from sell-out shows at the Edinburgh International
Magic Festival and a special performance at the famous London headquarters
of The Magic Circle. The Magic Circle is the world's most exclusive magic society (with less than 1400 members worldwide). Bruce was honoured with membership in 2009.

The intimacy of The Old Fitz provides the perfect setting for this unique style of performance.

Edinburgh Fringe 2011 ...
"Cutting edge magic ... baffling in its dexterity, sleight of hand and surprising outcome. Possessed of a silver tongue as a raconteur." The Fringe Review

"An amazing array of magic ... (including) ... the most gob-stoppingly awesome trick I've ever seen ... truly spine-tingling ... good show, great guy." Broadway Baby

Adelaide Fringe 2011 ...
"Magician Bruce Glen enters the ornate opulence of the room . beguiling from the start. Mixing the imagery of fairytales with stories of Ayers House and local characters and magicians, Glen takes us gently through magic without high-blown rhetoric or razzamatazz. The humour brought chuckles from the audience followed by sharp intakes of breath as another piece of magic subtly unfolds. In the trick of tricks the hour flies by and as you walk away and add up the magic displayed, you realise what a well-crafted act Bruce Glen is. The prestige is undeniable, big or small, magic is Magic. Suspenseful, charming, mysteriously out of time. Final Word: Transporting." Rip It Up Magazine
Edinburgh International Magic Festival 2012 ...

"Not for nothing is Australian magician Bruce Glen's entertaining show called 'The Gentleman Magician'. Right from the start, you feel welcomed and put at ease by his genial, affable presence, impeccable manners and easy charm. He even chooses one audience member as a 'guest of honour' for special treatment. It's almost like going to visit a favourite uncle who's going to capture your imagination with tall stories and clever illusions.

And it seems entirely appropriate that Glen's show takes place in the Scottish Storytelling Centre, for he embeds his magic within tales of Houdini, Conan Doyle and Lewis Carroll, so that sometimes you're almost unaware of the stunts he's pulling off in front of you until they've actually happened.

His magic plays with the simplest of materials ... but it's Glen's unassuming charm that makes the show distinctive. It's a slick, polished performance that ... manages to astound. One particular trick involving what Glen calls a 'replicator spirit' has to be seen to be believed." The Edinburgh Reporter

Believe all you've heard, you won't believe your eyes at Bruce Glen's Late Night Magic - For Adults Only.

Venue: The Old Fitzroy Theatre, 129 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo
Time: 9:45PM
Dates: Friday 21 & Saturday 22 September 2012
Tickets: Adults $28 Concessions $23
Bookings: 1300 241 167 or www.rocksurfers.org
Bruce Glen: m. 0412 110 959 e. info@BespokeMagic.com.au w.
www.BespokeMagic.com.au

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15. 2012 Daytona Festival Of Magic
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Message by Harry Allen (US)

November 2,3,4 2012 Daytona Beach Florida

Daytona Festival of magic combined Florida State Magic Convention

Featured:
Martin Lewis - Paul Draper - Garrett Thomas - Daniel Garcia - Christain Schenk - Brando And Silvana - Jarrett& Raja (Fresh Off Agt) - Mark Kornhauser - Al Callus - Scott Humpston - Rich Marotta - Jania Taylor - Tim Sonefelt - Harry Allen

Details on daytonamagic.com click on "convention"

Other news....
Harry Allen lecture Barcelona Spain September 6th 9pm

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16. David Stone Lecture
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September 17, SAM 131, Danbury Top Hatters
David Stone Lecture 6:30 PM
Methodist Church Clapboard Ridge Rd, Danbury Ct

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17. Magic New Zealand App
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Magic New Zealand now has its very own app that can be launched on any tablet.

Go to: www.app.cat/magicnewzealand on your tablet to download the FREE Magic
New Zealand app.

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18. e-zine Archives
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Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e-zine go to:
www.magicnewzealand.com click on the red button center right "Archives"

When you enter the archive the e-zines are in issue order in folders for each year and are Coded, e.g. 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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19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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Magic New Zealand® E-zine is published each Sunday.

The opinions and statements expressed therein are those of the individual contributors and not necessarily those of Magic New Zealand®. Neither Magic New Zealand® nor Alan Watson vouch for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, message, statement, or other information reported via Magic New Zealand® E-zine.

Subscribers to this publication and authors who contribute to it by doing so agree they will not hold Magic New Zealand® or Alan Watson, jointly or individually liable or responsible in any way for the opinions or statements contained therein.

Magic New Zealand® reserves the right to alter, correct or disregard any articles submitted.

Readers are encouraged to submit timely articles or news items which may be of interest to subscribers. By submitting articles to this e-zine, the authors grant Magic New Zealand® the right to publish such articles and such authors confirm their copyright of the material submitted.

All works published by Magic New Zealand® are protected by international copyright legislation and articles must not be published for profit by anyone other than the individual authors without the written permission of Magic New Zealand®.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this publication may be freely redistributed, but not sold, to other magicians if copied in its entirety, including the copyright notice below and the above disclaimer.

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Our subscriber list is not made available to any other companies or individuals. We value every subscriber and respect your privacy. You can subscribe to or unsubscribe from the Magic New Zealand® E-zine at www.magicnewzealand.com Magic New Zealand® E-zine is published each Sunday. The opinions expressed therein are those of the individual contributors and not necessarily those of Magic New Zealand®. Neither Magic New Zealand® nor Alan Watson vouch for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, message, statement, or other information reported via Magic New Zealand® E-zine. Subscribers to this publication and authors who contribute to it by doing so agree they will not hold Magic New Zealand® or Alan Watson, jointly or individually liable or responsible in any way for the opinions expressed therein.
Magic New Zealand® reserves the right to alter, correct or disregard any articles submitted. Readers are encouraged to submit timely articles or news items which may be of interest to subscribers. By submitting articles to this e-zine, the authors grant Magic New Zealand® the right to publish such articles and such authors confirm their copyright of the material submitted. All works published by Magic New Zealand® are protected by international copyright legislation and articles must not be published for profit by anyone other than the individual authors without the written permission of Magic New Zealand®. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this publication may be freely redistributed, but not sold, to other magicians if copied in its entirety, including the copyright notice below and the above disclaimer.

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