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Issue Number: #969
Date: Sunday 11th November 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. Disaster Relief Fund
3. Take Control Of Your Music With "Show Cues"
4. Doug Henning's Water Torture Cell
5. Remarkable Magic #56 - Nick Lewin
6. Email Marketing - #280 - Kyle Peron
7. In Conversation with Pat Fallon - #8
8. Broken Wand - Everett Andrews
9. Broken Wand - Allen Tipton
10. Magic's Greatest Adventure ... Secrets in Africa
11. Close-Up Magic Show In Las Vegas
12. 10th Annual MagiCelebration 2013
13. Due To Work Commitments And Forthcoming Travel
14. Christchurch Magicians Convention Photos
15. David Oliver Needs Help
16. The Biggest Issue of Genii Ever!
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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The most memorial event for me this week was when I was packing
down after a show in a hotel bar and lounge a fight broke
and turned into a brawl involving more than 40 people which
lasted a long 10 minutes. Furniture was being smashed, punching,
bottles thrown, I thought I was being transported back in
time to an old cowboy movie! Quite a frightening experience
and surprisingly enough I eventually got paid by one of the
brawl instigators!
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Remember
if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. Disaster Relief Fund
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Message by George Schindler (US)
The
Society of American Magicians Endowment Fund is offering assistance
to magicians and allied artists who have suffered losses from
the "Sandy" storm. Victims can contact the Disaster
Relief Fund at - relief@magicsam.com. The fund will cover
the loss of props, spoiled foods, clothing etc, and non insured
losses in a limited capacity. Each request will be handled
confidentially on a case by case basis after verification.
More critical needs will take priority as long as money is
available.
For
help concerning injuries and/or medical assistance see the
Houdini Fund at www.magicsam.com
Tax
exempt donations to the Disaster Relief Fund may be made by
credit card at donate@magicsam.com or mailed to the S. A.M.
Magic Endowment Fund at 234
Towyn Ct- Ambler PA 19002.
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3. Take Control Of Your Music With "Show Cues"
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Message by Wayne Rogers (New Zealand)
For
me it started with a gig for Chinese New Year 2012. My daughter
and I were booked to do an illusion show, and being a family
event it included some patter routines that also required
background music. We had only 8 music cues but prepared a
detailed cue sheet. It was not possible to do a full technical
rehearsal, but we talked through the whole show with the sound
operator.
Came
the night and all the music was late. Even with my daughter
signaling the operator to run the next track, he failed to
do anything on cue. Next day I vowed I would never rely on
a sound operator again for a one-off spot where rehearsals
were not possible.
A
few months later I heard about "Show Cues" for iPhone,
iPod and iPad. It was reviewed in Paul Romhany's Vanish Magazine.
The concept is by Shawn Popp and programming by Carl Andrews.
I downloaded the reasonably priced software for my iPad from
mojosoftwareonline.com and have never been let down by the
sound guys since. Basically "Show cues" allows you
to use your iDevice Touch to control and play your soundtracks.
Leave your bulky laptop behind and travel light.
I
can set up my entire show play list, and run everything myself
from on stage either manually by touch, via a remote, or have
my assistant (when working with one) hit the cues from the
wings. If there is an opportunity to rehearse and work with
a sound operator, they can hit the cues, and there is provision
in "Show Cues" to have additional notes displayed
for the operator.
A
few of the many features of the program are:
Fade Out
No Pause
Play/Pause
Unlimited Playlists
Real Time Clock
Large Track title display
Indicator lights show playback state etc etc
When
working my current one man show, which is predominately Mentalism,
most
of the tracks are for background music. All I need to do is
touch pause and the current track fades out. Within seconds
the next track is cued ready to go. With Show Cues you can
access any track on your device and build a playlist on the
spot.
The
Real Time Clock timer is another valuable asset when you are
performing in a critical time slot or competing in a competition.
If
you use the iNav remote (sold separately) you don't even need
to touch the screen. Clip the remote to your belt.
And
if your plug your device into a radio mic belt pack, you can
even transmit the signal back to the main sound desk. You
control the music and the sound guy controls the levels.
Performing
magic is all about being in command of your surroundings.
Sound cues gives you more control of a vital part your overall
presentation . . . the music.
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4. Doug Henning's Water Torture Cell
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Message by Dean Gunnarson
How
many magicians today remember sitting in front of their TV
sets in 1975 watching Doug Henning's very first television
special? It changed magic and many magicians' lives forever.
I know how it changed mine as a 10 year old. The big finale
was Doug attempting his version of Houdini's Water Torture
Cell. More than 50 million viewers tuned in to NBC for the
December 1975 broadcast of "Doug Henning's World of Magic",
hosted by Bill Cosby.Early in my magic/escape career I was
very fortunate to be able to acquire Henning's WTC that he
performed on that very first TV show. I have performed that
WTC with great pride all over the world. It is a beautiful
piece of magic history that was built by Owens Magic just
for Henning.
I
have not used this WTC for the last few years. At one time
I kept it in a Magic Museum here in Canada, but whenever I
need to use the Cell, it was a lot of work loading it out
and in of the Museum so I just started storing it in my storage.
The
time has come for me to find a better home for this important
piece of modern magic history. I would love the WTC to have
a new guardian and it go someplace where people could see
and really appreciate Doug and his contribution to the magic
world.
It
is also still in good performing shape so if you wanted to
present it each night to an audience you could. It is a beautiful
quality piece of magic history.
If
would like to watch Doug perform the WTC you can watch here;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qpRk1nEz_s&list=UU5oebaAUnAAIzdNmM3iiM
LQ&index=23&feature=plcp
I
have chosen to try this route first of finding it a home rather
than a general auction because I really felt it is an important
part of magic History. I would like it to go to someone who
loves it as much as I have and not just as an investment that
will continue to rise in value. With the tragic loss of Houdini's
WTC Henning's would historically be the most important WTC
in magic today.
Please
send any serious inquires, questions, or offers to:
deangunnarson@gmail.com
Thank
you.
Always escaping,
Dean Gunnarson
www.DEANGUNNARSON.com
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5. Remarkable Magic #56 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
Getting
ready to lecture.
I
have broken down my various columns in Magic New Zealand into
4 series
(All with the word 'Remarkable' in the title) over the past
six years. I recently added up the actual number of columns
and realized that it should really be Remarkable Magic #278,
or around that figure---I lost a few in a hard drive crash!
I
was sitting in Richard Webster's living room when Richard
told me I should write. Alan Watson said he would publish
my columns if I wrote them---I agreed to it, and I am proud
to have been going ever since! In fact starting next week,
I am going to revert to my initial title and start numbering
my columns at the (approximately) correct number of 280. It
has given me enormous satisfaction to be a part of Alan's
wonderful newsletter and I hope my columns have given our
readers half the fun I have had writing them!
I
was very disappointed that as a result of the recent 'superstorm'
Sandy I was stuck on the East Coast and unable to attend the
'Three of Clubs' magic convention in Victoria. I had been
really looking forward to attending the event. There was no
arguing with a storm like Sandy though! I hope I will get
a chance to attend next year.
I
recently lectured at the Magic Castle, for the first time
in 30 years and really enjoyed doing so. It is a little intimidating
to look out into the audience at your lecture and see some
heroes and inspirations sitting out front, however, the lecture
was a smash and a highlight of my year so far.
I
am also appearing next year at the International Battle of
Magicians in Canton, Ohio. The dates of the convention are
May 2nd-4th. I have heard about this convention many times
from my old buddy Billy McComb who always used to say it was
one of the craziest around. Sounds right up my alley! Te details
for the convention are available at http://www.battleofmagicians.com
I
am very happy to be slowing down my travels and work schedule
next year and getting a chance to perform and lecture at some
magic events. There seems to be an entire generation of magicians
who are more familiar with me from my various columns and
articles than they are as a performer. After making a great
living performing magic for over 40 years as a full time pro,
it is great to return to my roots a little and show magicians
what my work is all about. I really enjoy getting to meet
and know my readers in person.
I
have spent a year putting the finishing touches to my new
lecture and coming up with a cool product line of commercial
effects to share with the magic fraternity. The lecture includes
an entire spectrum of magical routines that range from stage
to strolling magic. Over the course of my career so far, I
have performed just about every kind of magic there is to
do. It is now a very real pleasure to share some of my secrets,
information and routines with other magicians. Those stage
shows and cabaret performances are really fun too!
In
January, Susan and I are moving to Austin, Texas and really
getting to work on booking my lecture and convention engagements.
If you are interested in having me appear at an event you
are involved in, send an email to get any details and availabilities.
The email address to contact is
www.nicklewin@aol.com
There
are more details about the lecture and some really great magical
items in my online store, plus some great video that is unavailable
anywhere else!
Check out my website, at www.nicklewin.com
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6. Email Marketing - #280 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
Question:
How many "email blasts" does it take to wear out
your welcome?
Answer:
An effective email campaign that I do follows a 3 step process.
The key is having a qualified lead list and then having 3
emails set up in template fashion. Each email is different
and serves a unique purpose. The first is sent out, then I
send a follow up email 5 business days later if I do not hear
back. The final one is sent out 2 weeks after the second.
Then campaign ends.
This
does not mean that I do not keep in touch with the folks on
the list. You can always send out emails to your list for
holiday greetings throughout the year. Not all emails have
to be a hard sell tactic.
Holiday
Greeting style emails are a nice way in which you can stay
in contact with any suspect, prospect or client by simply
being kind. You are not making a hard sell. You are simply
sending well wishes and personalizing it.
The
idea about sending holiday greetings and non-hard sell style
emails is to stay in contact with people throughout the year
and build those relationships up. Like any consumer, they
will only buy something when the need is there. So when the
need for entertainment comes up, you want your name fresh
in their mind.
Anything
more than 3 emails in the course of a month period tends to
fall flat. I have had many people open and respond and landed
MANY shows on the very first email that went out.
However,
I have also landed a LOT of gigs on the 2nd or even the 3rd
email. The reason is that my email system works for me effectively
without coming off as spamming or as sending the same thing
over and over to them. It is an effective means of marketing
in a timely manner that communicates.
That
is the problem, many folks go about email marketing so it
comes off as "junk" mail. There is a method or methods
in which you can do effective email marketing and have it
not come off as junk mail.
There
also are different forms of email marketing based upon who
you are sending to. Emails to past clients will differ greatly
then emails to suspects. Emails to prospects can be handled
differently then emails to those who you got a business card
from at an event.
One
method of email marketing that does work is what we refer
to as qualifying the lead. Some do this through phone calls
but many take this approach through email marketing. It comes
across much more open and friendly. You are not hard selling.
You are being kind and not hiding anything.
In
this process, the email you send out is not hard selling your
show. It is simply asking the person to confirm contact information
for the decision maker of said event so that you can send
information to them for their consideration.
I
personally and sending this style email out when I do not
know the exact decision maker. Usually the person I am sending
to MIGHT be the decision maker or they might be a gate keeper.
A gate keeper is a person that stands between you and the
decision maker. This could be a receptionist or secretary
or numerous folks.
The
email I send out tends to get the person to respond back.
If they ARE the decision maker, they usually respond letting
me know and then I can update my lead list accordingly and
start a discussion with them.
If
they are a gate keeper, my friendly email approach to them
gets them to answer my question by confirming the contact
information I am seeking.
So
this is my method it does work very well. Once again I am
not saying this is everyone's method or that it is for everyone.
This is only just ONE method of email marketing that I utilize
with great results for me personally.
It
really is amazing some of the stuff that is being done these
days with big success. The area of email, social and mobile
marketing alone is amazing and staggering what is being created
even when this area of marketing it relatively new. In this
day and age it is all about client interaction and engagement.
For the first time ever, email, social media and mobile media
allow a business to directly engage the customer like never
before. This interaction is a very powerful thing and allows
businesses to build relationships through interaction.
For
example, MGM Grand in Las Vegas created a mobile app experiences
unlike anything I have seen to date. It knows when you are
on their property and asks you if you would like to get free
information while you are there. You simply click yes and
you are all set. But what this does is now allows you a full
CUSTOMIZED user experience. Because the phone has a GPS, it
can know if you are walking past a restaurant in their hotel
and it can prompt you with a coupon for that food establishment
as you pass it. But that is not all. It starts to understand
your likes and dislikes and will populate information that
pertains to what you like to do.
It
is absolutely amazing when we saw this being demonstrated
at our work the other day. Disney is also starting to get
into the mobile experience. Next time you are on a social
media site or using your phone, be conscious of how things
are working and how businesses are using both these areas
effectively. It can be used for any business including your
magic business.
As
always, I encourage you the readers to let me know your thoughts.
So if you have any thoughts on my articles or suggestions
or comments, please feel free to e-mail me directly at magic4u02@aol.com.
I would love to hear from you.
Entertainers,
please visit:
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
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7. In Conversation with Pat Fallon - #8
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Message by Anthony Darkstone Brook - Europe/USA
www.patfallonmagic.com
AD:
Tell us a little about the Irish IBM Ring .
PF:
Our annual IBM convention moves around the country and is
hosted by whatever local society is in that area. That being
the case we only have the convention in Dublin every three
years, which give us plenty of time to plan. I feel my organizing
days are drawing to a close as the society made me an honorary
life patron at the last convention. I feel is always a sign
that they want you to move on when they start presenting you
with things.
AD:
You also are a Creative Magical thinker .
PF.
Yes Tony. Besides performing and attending conventions I also
love developing routines and finding easy solutions to difficult
moves. I often open my lecture by stating I have been a professional
magician for twenty five years and I have yet to perform a
difficult trick. That statement is absolutely true as the
only moves or sleights I perform is an occasional Double Lift
and the Elmsley Count.
I
also love collecting quotes and the above statement reminds
me that Max Maven once said something like "Magicians
love finding solutions for problems that don't exist".
Well I think it was Max who said that.
AD:
Yes I believe it was and he used it on My Talk Show in Israel
when he was my guest. Speak to us a bit about the marketing
of effects.
PF:
Although I market a number of my own effects, all of which
I have personally road tested in the real world, I fear for
the future quality of magical effects; there are a lot of
really bad tricks appearing every week. With modern technology
it is so easy these days to bring a new trick to the market
place, unlike the old days when you had to take your idea
to a proper dealer to see if they would be interested in buying
it from you.
This
one act alone kept the standard a lot higher as no dealer
would take on an effect that they thought they could not sell.
A lot of magic was sold in shops and at conventions so it
had to demo well and fool magicians in real time. Now a well
edited video plus some outrageous claims of greatness will
sell a load of rubbish to gullible magicians who should know
better and magical nerds who don't know any better.
End
of Part 8
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8. Broken Wand - Everett Andrews
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Message by Brent Smith
Calgary
Icon magician Everett Andrews 77, of Calgary Alberta died
October 15th 2012.
He was well known in Calgary as an international award-winning
magician, illusionist, and children's entertainer, who performed
for thousands of people, doing magic for over 40 years. He
was Territorial Vice President of the IBM for Alberta and
Saskatchewan for a number of years and was active in Ring
66 for many years.
His
effort for making the junior club in Calgary what it is today
will not be forgotten. Many full time professional magicians
in Calgary and surrounding area are doing magic because Everett
helped them every step of the way.
Everett
will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Beverly; sons, David
(San Jose, CA) and Douglas (Toccoa, GA), as well as sisters-in-
law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Everett was predeceased
by his first wife, Shirley, and brothers, Reid and Lyle. Everett
was a charter member of Foothills Alliance Church, where he
served faithfully through the years in many areas.
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9. Broken Wand - Allen Tipton
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Message by Gunnar Kr. Sigurjónsson
Don't
know if you got this sad news, but Allen Tipton of UK, just
passed away this morning.
Here
are some information about him.
He
began magic in 1942, at the age of 9. Accepted as member of
the Staffs. MS at 14. On their Council at 16. Head of Drama
Faculty in 3 schools--now retired. Director/Tutor of Youth
Drama at Nottingham & Sheffield Playhouses and various
Nottingham Theatre Clubs. Made Magician of the Month in 1980
by the IBM International President, Cliff Townsend, for my
reproduction of Dante' Sim Sala Bim. Honorary Life Member
& 8 times President of the Nottingham Guild of Magicians.
Wrote Dear magician column for Abra magazine for several years.
Lectured on Magic--mainly Showmanship, Presentation, Routining
Theatre techniques to a number of UK magic Societies.
Allen
always gave young magicians good advice and was extremely
helpful and
generous, and will surely be remembered as such.
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10. Magic's Greatest Adventure ... Secrets in Africa
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Message by Craig Mitchell
Once
in a lifetime comes the opportunity to be a part of something
truly special. An exclusive gathering of friends, performers
and lovers of the art embark on a journey in Sept 2013 to
one of the most beautiful countries on earth.
From
the awe-inspiring majesty of South Africa to the breath-taking
search for the Big Five in the African savannah, those fortunate
enough to attend will experience a safari in the company of
some of magic's finest performers... a trip of joy, friendship,
amazement and magic as you sit in awe of Africa's untamed
wild.
Welcome
to Magic's Greatest Adventure ...
"3
of magic's finest performers - a journey you'll never forget"
Boris Wild - Banachek - Eric Jones
September 2013
www.secretsinafrica.com
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11. Close-Up Magic Show In Las Vegas
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Message by Rene Crestani
The
only Close-Up Magic show in Las Vegas is getting bigger and
stronger. Mexican Magician Armando Vera is now presenting
his "VIP Up-Close Experience" at Planet Hollywood
Casino at the Saxe Theater everyday at 3pm except Monday.
Here
is an interesting article about this show.
Please
note the new show time is 3pm
http://www.examiner.com/article/armando-vera-closes-vip-show-at-flamingo
-set-to-reopen-at-planet-hollywood
For
more information go to www.ArmandoVeraMagic.com
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12. 10th Annual MagiCelebration 2013
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Message by Rick Fisher (US)
10th
Annual MagiCelebration 2013 - July 31st - August 3rd - Colon
Michigan
We've just added some terrific performers for our 10th Anniversary
Bash next August!
The Remarkable Charlie Frye & Company will be performing,
lecturing and working our close up show along with:
Losander
Sonny Fontana
Sylvester Jester
Norm Barnhart
Dick Stoner
Kozmo
Aaron Balcom & Company
The Zodiacs
Gordo & Company
Baffling Bill & Company
Bobby Maverick
Magic
Rick Fisher & Riley Rabbit
Illusions every night! Comedy, Ventriloquism and so much more
4
Big Evening Shows, 6 Lectures, Busking Competition, Close
Up Show, World's Largest Magic Flea market & so much more...
All
for the amazing registration price of $125.00 for all 4 Days
PLUS spouse gets in for $75.00 and kids 16 and under only
$75.00
Includes
the evening shows - Wednesday night show is our Salute To
The Military Night! Active duty family members here in St.
Joseph county will be allowed in FREE!
We
have lots more planned...stay tuned to:
http://www.colonmichiganmagic.com/ - This is the convention
to attend in
2013! Always more bang for your buck at FAB Magic!
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13. Due To Work Commitments And Forthcoming Travel
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Message by Anthony Darkstone
Due
to work commitments and forthcoming travel I will taking a
short break from my , "Anthony Darkstone In Conversation
With ." series. Thank you all for all your kind words.
I am honored to have had such wonderful guests/friends to
share with you. Each and every one of them made the series
special. In January 2013, I shall return with more wonderful
names to share. I take this opportunity to wish you all a
pleasant December and a Prosperous 2013.
On
a side note, I was recently involved as a Consultant on Roy
Zaltsman's new DVD entitled, 'Requires Only You'. He will
be launching it this weekend in Vegas during Mindvention.
http://www.mindvention.net/
Where
he will be performing and lecturing. This is an amazing DVD
and he tips some very cool secrets and subtleties. More details
on:
http://www.telepathy.co.il/products.htm
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14. Christchurch Magicians Convention Photos
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Message by Wayne Rogers (NZ)
Would
anyone who attended the recent Christchurch Magicians Convention
and took photos during the Children's Magic Act Competition
please contact Wayne Rogers chicane@nzmagic.com
This
competition was not covered by the convention photographer,
and some performers are interested in obtaining any photographs
taken of their acts.
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15. David Oliver Needs Help
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Message from Peter Fuller
We
have a dear friend and fellow magician that had a very serious
medical
condition. Because of his condition he is unable to entertain.
Magic
has been his lively hood for most of his life.
David
Oliver's resume is outstanding as not only as a performer
but as a teacher and mentor to 100s of young and promising
magicians.
As
part of my magic group, the Central Connecticut Magicians
Association
(CCMA), I have set up a web page that we are asking for donations
to help with
David's day to day medical and living expenses. Even if you
don't donate, please take the time to read about him.
A
link to his Wikipedia page is on the web site.
If
you make a donation, we would be happy to send as our thanks,
a purple wristband with David's tag line.
These
purple wristbands are now being worn by some of magic's most
influential people.
Please
go to: http://domagic4davidoliver.blogspot.com/ to read about
David, his condition, donate and then share this link with
all your friends.
I
want to thank you for your support.
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16. The Biggest Issue of Genii Ever!
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Message by Richard Kaufman - Editor Genii Magazine
To
celebrate the grand finale of Genii's 75th Anniversary year,
we are publishing a massive November/December double issue
this month. At 196 pages, it's the largest single issue of
a magazine ever published in our field. When we say Genii
is the largest magazine in magic, that ain't hay. The culmination
of our 75th anniversary year demands nothing less! In our
pages this month you will find only my column "Genii
Speaks," Jon Racherbaumer's reflections on the Genii
Bash in "On the Slant, an obituary for the charming Alan
Shaxon, and then the entire history of Genii from 1936 until
now, entertainingly told by Max Maven in 132 pages.
Mixed
in with Max's text are an astounding 69 tricks, ranging from
a very rare effect by William Larsen, Sr. and T. Page Wright
that was loosely inserted into the April 1940 issue (and which
is missing from most copies), through all six installments
of Steranko's "Room 477 Card Workshop" columns,
and all the way to a few highlights from our own first 14
years, including close-up, parlor magic, and illusions.
The
great bulk of the tricks and routines reproduced throughout
the issue are from Genii's first 61 years-before we bought
it. That's not an accident. I have no reason to toot my own
horn over the tricks published here in the last 14 years;
David Acer has been doing a superb job with "Magicana."
Even though all of Genii is available online for subscribers,
I took the opportunity to collect within these pages some
of my favorite magic from the first six decades, including
a meaty selection of items from Charlie Miller's "Magicana"
column-it's nice to see these great sleights, effects, routines,
and illusions back in print.
This
issue, in fact, contains more tricks than most magic books
and at less than a quarter of the cost--only $12 plus postage
if you want to order it separately, but included with all
subscriptions. It's a gift to our readers as we end our remarkable
75th year and move forward. All of our regular columnists,
reviews, and features will return next month as Genii begins
its 76th year of publication. Who could have imagined that
we would outlast the thousands of magazines that have gone
out of business, and that while Life, Look, Gourmet, PC Magazine,
U.S. News and World Report, and even Newsweek are gone, Genii
is still here.
About
the Audio and Video Supplements in Genii's digital edition:
Thousands of people have downloaded Genii's free iPad and
iPhone apps, and the issues on the iPad and iPhone are free
to all subscribers as well.
We're
not greedy at Genii: I feel that when you subscribe to the
paper magazine, you should get the digital version FREE. One
of the things I enjoy about our iGenii digital edition of
the magazine is the opportunity to include audio and video
supplements. As I meet Genii readers at magic conventions,
I ask if they've looked at the digital edition and they sometimes
say, "I'm a paper guy." Well, even if you prefer
to read the paper edition of Genii, the digital iGenii edition
offers at least an hour of video and audio in almost every
issue. We give you more than any other independent magazine
in magic for your money. And you don't need an iPad or iPhone--you
can view the digital edition on any computer--desktop or laptop.
We'll shortly be adding apps for Android tablets and the Kindle
Fire.
Subscriber
to Genii for only $56 for one year and you receive:
*
12 paper issues delivered to your home.
*
The current issue online, free to all subscribers, with audio
and video
extras.
(Subscribers
can read these issues weeks before the paper issue arrives.)
*
Access to every single back issue Genii has published from
1936 through December 2012. That's a lot of magic! Tens of
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18. e-zine Archives
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