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Issue Number: #956
Date: Sunday 16th September 2012
Editor: Alan Watson
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E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1.
Editor's Message
2. TV Illusionist's Cleaner Made £33,000 Disappear
3. S.A.M. Hall Of Fame And Magic Museum Returns
4. A Night Of Magicians For Obama
5. Remarkable Magic #50 - Nick Lewin
6. Chair Suspension - Routining - #273 - Kyle Peron
7. In Conversation with Pat Fallon - #1
8. 16th Annual Motor City Close-Up Convention
9. US Magicians Traveling To China For 2 Month Tour
10. Danny Archer Lectures
11. 2012 Daytona Festival Of Magic
12. Innovention 2012
13. Update - 31st NZ International Magicians Convention
14. Magic New Zealand App
15. e-zine Archives
16. 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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Have
really enjoyed reading Paul Romhany's book "The Real
Deal" a survival guide for magicians. Contains great
tips for travelling, helpful promotional ideas, marketing,
how to fix day to day problems that arise. Loved reading all
the tips and stories from well known magicians - in my opinion
definitely worth a read!
Remember
if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. TV Illusionist's Cleaner Made £33,000 Disappear
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Message from Peter Ross (UK)
MailOnline
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Derren Brown duped: TV illusionist's cleaner made £33,000
disappear from his account
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Cheques left at home in case of emergency while entertainer
was on tour
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Cleaner faces jail after judge labels theft as 'grossest breach
of trust'
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Judge threatened to have her arrested when she failed to show
at court
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Second suspect accused of paying the stolen cheques into his
bank account
Read
more:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2202603/Derren-Brown-duped-TV-illusionists-cleaner-33-000-disappear-account.html#ixzz26PXWpurO
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3. S.A.M. Hall Of Fame And Magic Museum Returns
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Message by Michael Perovich (US)
Society
of American Magicians Hall of Fame and Magic Museum returns
Long
out of view, the SAM Hall of Fame's collection of posters,
apparatus, illusions, costumes and ephemera will be available
to see beginning September 16th, 2012 at the Whittier Historical
Society and Museum in Whittier, California. A large portion
of the Hall of Fame Museum's collection will be on display
with many items of historical interest once featured in the
programs of the world's most famous magicians.
The
exhibit will occupy virtually the entire second floor of the
Whittier Museum for a period of six months to one year. Various
magic related events will take place during that period. The
Museum has limited capacity but the extended exhibit period
will provide time and space for everyone. Whittier is located
approximately 18 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
Updated
information will be provided on the Hall of Fame Facebook
page as well as the Whittier Museum Facebook page here:
http://www.facebook.com/WhittierMuseum
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4. A Night Of Magicians For Obama
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Message by Ken Trombly (US)
What
do Joshua Jay, Darwin Ortiz, Al Cohen, Alain Nu, Kostya Kimlet,
Andi Gladwin, J.B. Benn, Marc Phillips, Eric Jones, Randy
Shine and David Morey have in common? They are all performing
at a unique magical fundraiser in support of Obama-Biden on
September 30 at "An Evening of A-Barack-Cadabra"
at my home in Bethesda, Maryland.
Here
is the link for anyone who may want to attend this amazing
evening, which will put the "fun" back in fundraiser.
https://donate.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/2012/ABarackCadabra2
And
even if you cannot attend, please consider making a donation
to the campaign in support of the event through this link
https://donate.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/2012/ABarackCadabra2
Questions?
Trombly@magicposters.com
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5. Remarkable Magic #50 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
Steve
Mitchell - One of magic's hidden gems.
When
you read the title of this week's column I'm guessing quite
a few of you said, "Steve Mitchell?" Well, that
is why I described him as magic's hidden gem! I will also
bet that there are very few of you out there are unfamiliar
with what Steve does and the spectacular results of his graphic
wizardry! For a gem that I dare call hidden Steve's work is
on display throughout the magic world. It is awesome!
I
became friends with Steve when he was designing and masterminding
Ron Wilson's delightful anecdotal history of magic, 'Tales
from the Uncanny Scot.' In fact, he persuaded me (it must
have taken about a second!) to conduct the interview with
Ron Wilson on one of the two DVDs that accompanied the book.
Steve became a firm friend during the luncheon that proceeded
the taping; and the lunches haven't stopped. For me, Steve's
magical Friday luncheons are one of the few events I never
miss when I'm in Los Angeles.
Over
the years many of magic's finest have enjoyed dining and spending
time with Steve. His knowledge of magic and magicians has
a quiet authority and insight that comes from an understanding
of the very deepest levels of magic. For a quiet and gracefully
modest member of our fraternity, there is a slightly 'Chinese
Puzzle Box' aspect to Steve as you begin to uncover his strangely
integral role in the contemporary magic scene. There is always
something new to discover!
Mitchell
is an artist and designer who has contributed more to the
look and 'feel' of magic that anyone else I can think of in
a very long time. His posters, books and portraits combine
the look of classic magical works with a contemporary esthetic
that adds punch to what could otherwise become nostalgia.
With a long and distinguished career as one of America's top
designers, it is hardly surprising that Steve brings so much
to the table creating art for the magic world. This was the
man responsible for packaging 'Pet Rocks' and turning them
into best sellers, now he's designing for a community he loves,
and the love really shows.
To
list all the projects that Steve has added his touch to would
take several columns. He has designed books, covers, graphics
and props for some of the greatest names in magic. Shoot Ogawa,
David Regal, Mark Wilson, Whit Haden, Milt Larsen, 'It's Magic,'
Gordon Bean and Rich Bloch is just the tip of an iceberg of
talent. He has also taken time out from his graphic work to
be a Magic Castle trustee and to head up the Dai Vernon Foundation.
He gets up every day at 5:00am and starts working to get it
all done, I know because I sometimes phone him before I get
to bed!
Walk
around the Magic Castle and look at some of his portraits
of iconic magicians such as Billy McComb, Jules Lenier, Charlie
Miller and Dai Vernon and you quickly realize that Mitchell
is as fine an artist with oil and canvas as he is with his
trusty iMac. Steve was the designer of the Castle newsletter,
back in the days when it was actually printed and mailed to
you: That was back when I used to actually read it, instead
of just glancing through the new digital version.
Steve
Mitchell is also one of the key elements behind 'Pop' Hayden's
highly successful 'new fangled' medicine show. Go to 'Pop's
site at
http://www.pophaydn.com and feast your eyes on some of the
delicious artwork that has done so much to turn Whit's deranged
and 'outside of time' brainchild into a red hot commercial
reality. While you are on the keyboard clicking, stop by Steve's
website at
http://www.stevemitchellgraphicdesign.com/index.html and look
at his other designs and projects. They are worth more than
a glance!
One
of my very favorite outings is visiting Steve's charmingly
eccentric home office. It is packed from floor to ceiling
and wall to wall with magic books and baseball memorabilia
with just enough room for a desk, computer, a phone that rings
frequently and a spare chair. Oh, and there is usually just
enough room for a couple of glasses of red wine to perch on
the edge of the desk!
I'm
sure Steve will be slightly embarrassed when he reads this,
he is a very modest man, but also a very special part of the
fabric from which our magic world is woven. In other words,
a gem.
You
can check out my website at www.nicklewin.com
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6. Chair Suspension - Routining - #273 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
The
chair suspension is a wonderful first illusion for any performer
to add to their shows. It can add increased value to your
show offerings and provide a shining moment to make a birthday
party child a star of the day. Many ask what are some things
you need to remember when routining for this illusion. Allow
me to list a few of them.
Things
I try and do in my routine:
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I always perform this at the end of my show when at birthday
parties or at least in the middle of the show if at a theater
etc. The reason is that this effect and illusion relies a
lot on the child not being afraid of you and having trust
in you. As your show progresses, you build up trust and the
kids learn to relax.
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When the child comes up, I never like to stand and talk downward
towards them. I take a step stool (used in the routine) and
I sit on and so that the child and I are on the same level.
This eases them and makes them relax.
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I talk softer and gentler to them. This makes the audience
quiet down to listen but also tends to get the child to know
I am there to have fun with them and that they can trust me
without begging them to.
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I always start by making the child and the audience laugh
together. This is done for a reason ever before I get her
on the chairs etc. The reason is to get them to laugh and
the audience to laugh so that they know it is going to be
fun and that the audience is with them. I do this by telling
the child what I wanted to be when I was a kid. But if I tell
them who I wanted to be; they must promise not to laugh or
giggle no matter what. No laughing or giggling allowed. I
also make them and the kids in the audience take an oath by
raising their hands and repeating after me. It gets a lot
of laughs when I get the kids to promise to do their homework,
wash mom and dad's car etc. I finally tell them I wanted to
be superman. Of course the kids start laughing and the helper
giggles but it really helps to show we are there to have fun
and that it is OK for the helper to have fun with me.
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I always tell the child everything I am going to do and ask
for permission before I ever do it. This is a key and helps
them build trust in you. There are no surprises for them as
it is made clear.
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I get the child wanting to help me. This is done because I
tell them that although I wanted to be superman but realized
that I wasn't going to be flying anytime soon. BUT I grew
up to be a magician and although I never learned how to fly
I learned how to make people float. That tonight I would like
to make the helper float if they could only help me out. You
see magic is only PART of making someone float. You have to
have magic but you also have to have imagination. That is
where my helper comes in. Cause the best imagination is the
imagination found in kids.
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I first ask them if they would like to help me have some fun
to end the show. They almost always at this time say yes.
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I use a step stool in front of the illusion. This makes it
ten times easier for you to get the child to sit right. So
I first have them step up on the stool. I then ask them to
hold out their arms for me. This is to remind them to use
their imagination that they are a plane. I then ask permission
if I can help them sit up on the board and I help them up.
Everything I do I state before I do it. This is very important.
-
I then make sure that their shoulders are as far up on the
anchorage chair as I can get them. This is for safety reasons
and helps to divide the weight the proper way. Their head
I have them lie downwards and have them do 3 things for me
for the remainder of the trick. 1) to close their eyes until
I tell them to open them 2) to not move from this point forward
3) to have fun and to imagine they are lighter than air As
I perform the illusion. My wife is always there by the head
side with the helper. She is there to make sure and comfort
the child if in any way she senses anything from the child.
In most cases, this is never an issue.
A
safety note that I tell everyone doing the chairs is the following:
Always hold on to the non-anchored chair and the board resting
on it whenever you are lifting the child on or off the illusion.
It is not so much the weight that causes the problem, but
if the board twists off the back chair as your helper is getting
up, it will twist enough that it can actually break the weld
right off. I always hold the chair and board at that spot
or have my assistant hold it as I lift the girl off the chair.
If
you follow some of these simple rules, you can have a wonderful
experience with a classic illusion of magic. If you would
like more information on the chair suspension illusion, please
visit my website at http://www.kpmagicproducts.com or send
me an email at magic4u02@aol.com.
Thanks.
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7. In Conversation with Pat Fallon - #1
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Message by Anthony Darkstone Brook - Europe/USA
Anthony
Darkstone In Conversation With Pat Fallon
John Pye, who is currently the 2012 - 2013 President of The
International Brotherhood of Magicians booked me to Produce
& Host The Anthony Darkstone In Conversation Talk Show,
be part of the Judges Panel for the Stage Contest and EmCee
The International Close-Up Show at The British Ring 25 Annual
Convention in 2011.
It
was good seeing old friends and making new ones. One such
new friend was one the leading names of Magic in Ireland -
Pat Fallon. I had heard of Pat on the International scene
via mutual friends and it was a great pleasure to get to know
and to spend quality time with him.
In
an age where scruffiness is accepted as the norm, it is always
good to see someone who understands sartorial elegance both
on and off stage. The opening show at The Convention featured
Pat Fallon who did an outstanding job as EmCee. Always a joy
to watch a true professional at work.
Amongst
his accolades, in 2009, Pat Fallon was a Merlin Award winner
from the IMS and is Ireland's only Gold Star Member of the
Inner Magic Circle.
Pat
and I met the evening before the official opening and over
drinks we got chatting about mutual friends (Pat picked up
the tab as I had no British Pounds with me) Note to self -
I need to reciprocate!!!!
Later
that evening we were joined at dinner with Michael and Lori
Finney and Neil Roberts. Delightful conversation and laughter
brought that day to a
wonderful end. Since then Pat and I kept in touch and recently
the opportunity presented itself to get together for some
more drinks and conversation ..
www.patfallon.com
AD:
Hello Pat, delighted to welcome you to My In Conversation series
.
PF:
Thank you Tony, a pleasure to converse with you.
AD:
Likewise; let me begin by saying that you had not always considered
being an Entertainer and in fact, by comparison, you came
into Magical entertainment only in your late 20's/ early 30's.
PF:
Yes Tony, that's right, I had a life long before I became
interested in magic which was actually just before my thirtieth
birthday. I was born in Dublin, Ireland and my family and
I lived in the very affluent Belgrave Square in Monkstown,
County Dublin. However, I must quickly add that it was the
basement flat of an eminent Doctor.
AD:
A small but vital detail ..I know what you mean as I have
a friend who lives in a Palace but he works there too as part
of the Stable Management. you yourself know a few things about
stables and horses.
End
of Part 1
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8. 16th Annual Motor City Close-Up Convention
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Message by John Luka (US)
The
16th Annual Motor City Close-Up Convention will be here in
just TWO months. Wow! Now in its 16th year! Who would have
thought? Another amazing line-up plus some added surprises.
This
year the Motor City Convention will take place the weekend
of November 16-18, 2012. The Motor City Convention will feature
Darwin Ortiz, Garrett Thomas, Mark Zacharia, and Kainoa Harbottle.
As usual, you will have an opportunity to meet and mingle
with these performers, ask questions, and share some of your
ideas with them. You can also register quickly and easily
on line via PayPal.
You
will enjoy the new spacious facility, The DoubleTree by Hilton
Dearborn / Detroit located at: 5801 Southfield Expressway,
Detroit, MI 48228. Phone:
(313) 336-3340 www.dearborn.doubletree.com
Mention
the Motor City Close-Up Convention or John Luka Magic for
the special room rate of $85.
There
will be three close-up shows, four lectures, and three workshops.
More details regarding the workshops will follow. I am looking
forward to seeing you at this year's event.
John
Luka
Motor City Close-Up Convention
http://www.johnlukamagic.com/
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9. US Magicians Traveling To China For 2 Month Tour
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Message by James Cieslinski (US)
We
are writing to you this day to share our upcoming trip to
China! We are Magicians who have been invited to tour 18 cities
in China. Rick and Susan Wilcox Illusion Show is top notch
family entertainment! Together with their family and Jimmy
C stage manager and close-up magician, they plan to take China
by "Snow Storm"... :-)
Rick
and Jimmy are both Tech advisors for the 4FFFF's. Jimmy C
has also worked with L.V.M.I, World Magic Seminar, and C.A.M.
of Canada with Joan Ceasar.
It
is our hope that this information and more, we could be considered
for an
upcoming article in your wonderful publication! http://youtu.be/Zumyw6Gt9dY
Rick Wilcox and many more available on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNr5yqD5UBQ&feature=related
Jimmy C Cabaret Show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SffOy9_WfEo
Jimmy C Close up Magic in Egypt
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10. Danny Archer Lectures
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Message by Danny Archer (US)
Part
of the time, Danny Archer lectures and performs for conventions
and magic clubs all over the world. At some time he has produced
over twenty magic and mentalism conventions. At one time he
has released to the magic community more than twenty-five
effects and DVD's. But mostly Danny is a full time working
close-up magician who performs hundreds of gigs every year.
If you are in the area, please try and catch Danny's lecture...
if you have questions, please contact Danny = danny@dannyarcher.com
Wed
9/ 19 - Chicago (Midwest Magic)
Thu 9/20 - Chicago (Magic Masters
Sat 9/22 - Minneapolis/St. Paul
Mon 9/24 - Oklahoma City, OK
Tue 9/25 - Branson, MI
Sun 9/30 - Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Tue
10/2 - Houston, TX
Wed 10/3 - McAllen, TX
Thu 10/4 - Austin, TX
Sat 10/6 - New Orleans, LA
Mon 10/8 - Birmingham, AL
Tue 10/9 - Louisville, KY
Wen 10/10 - Knoxville, TN
10/11 Atlanta, GA
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11. 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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12. Innovention 2012
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Message by Paul Stone (US)
We've
added another Star Presenter to the line-up of talent at the
Innovention Convention, taking place in less than a month
from September 30 - October 3 at the Gold Coast Hotel &
Casino here in Las Vegas!
Diana
Zimmerman rarely, if ever, speaks at a Magic Convention, but
she is one of the most successful Corporate Event Producers
in USA, with a hugely impressive background in Magic.
Her
talk is titled 'Ten Stupid Mistakes Magicians Make', and The
first mistake you'll make is not hearing Diana Zimmerman speak
at Innovention 2012, September 30 - October 3rd. The other
nine she will explain.
Why
do a few magicians become stars, while most don't - even though
they may be equally as talented? Hint: It's not the tricks.
It is about creating a strong identity - a.k.a. a captivating
personal brand.
You'll
leave her highly interactive presentation with your own dynamic
brand guide. You'll also learn what does and does not work;
why most branding fails; how to market yourself with your
new powerful identity; and how to instantly go from invisible
to invincible. It's all based on her newest business book:
"Why Most Branding Fails to Captivate: What Stanislavski
Knew."
This
may well be the ONLY time you get to hear Diana speak - unless
of course you're lucky enough to attend a business conference
for Toshiba, HP, Siemens, or any one of the other Fortune
1000.
Diana
joins an outstanding list of performers and lecturers including
The Great Tomsoni & Co, Jeff Hobson, Armando Lucero, Paul
Vigil, Michael Goudeau, Sos & Victoria, Amazing Johnathon,
Michael Holly, Fielding West, Bob Kohler, Kyle & Mistie
Knight, Seth Kramer, Ben Stone, Farrell Dillon, Scott Alexander,
Mike Douglas, Sos Jnr, Bill Smith, Christopher Hart, Gabrielle
Lyster and Adam Flowers.
For
more info and to register go to info@innovention2012.com
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13. Update - 31st New Zealand International Magicians Convention
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Christchurch New Zealand Labour Weekend
2012 (19/10/2012 to 22/10/2012)
Convention
will start on Friday 2.30pm 19th October and finishes on Monday
22nd October at 2.30pm.
WARNING
- Time is running out!
17
Days to go before Convention registration closes
Convention
registrations closing off at the end of this month on the
30th September.
We
will not be taking any walk in Convention registrations.
To
help in the final planning for catering and events we now
need to finalise our registration numbers. If you are planning
to attend the convention please register NOW.
To
download the Convention registration form go
to:http://www.ibmring160.com/media/7578/registration%20form.pdf
Credit card payment form for convention registration go to:
http://www.ibmring160.com/media/8357/skmbt_c451f12022209470.pdf
**FINAL
WARNING**
4
rooms only left at the Convention Hotel
On
the 17th September the balance of the unbooked rooms, which
the hotel management held on our behalf, will be released
to the general public and you will have to find alternative
accommodation if you want to attend the convention.
The
convention hotel is The Chateau on the Park, 189 Deans Avenue,
Riccarton, Christchurch.
When
booking convention hotel accommodation make sure that you
tell them that it is for the "Magicians Convention"
and then you will pay the special convention rate of$115 for
a double room.
If
you try and book online on their website you will end up paying
their full room rate.
Christchurch
Free phone: 0800 808 999
(Within New Zealand) Toll (03) 348 8999
No deposit is required
But they need a credit card number, valid at date of stay,
i.e. October 2012
Six headliners confirmed
Shawn Farquhar (Canada), Mark Mason (England), Ken Scott (US),
Felix
(Spain), The Gillam Family (USA) and Bernard Reid (NZ)
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