* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Magic New Zealand®
* Proudly sponsored by International Entertainment
* www.magicnewzealand.com
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Issue Number: #1016
Date: Sunday 5th May 2013
Editor: Alan Watson
www.watson.co.nz
E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
================================
Hi here is the latest news
================================
1.
Editor's Message
2. The Illusionists Tour - Positions Available For The NZ
Leg
3. Combined Convention Contest Rules Announced
4. John Shryock, Magical Captain Of Land And Sea
5. Remarkable Magic #299 - Nick Lewin
6. Common Sense: Distractions - #296 - Kyle Peron
7. Magic - Art, Craft Or Neither
8. Broken Wand - Johnny Lonn 1944-2013
9. 5th European Magic History Conference - Hamburg
10. Luminato 2013 - Maestros Of Magic
11. The Hank Moorehouse Flea Market & Auction
12. Justin Flom At Sorcerers Safari 2013
13. Books Foa r Sale
14. Tom Craven Latest Book
15. Stars Of Tomorrow Convention Show Announced
16. The Best 200 Tricks With A Svengali Deck
17. Illusion Dream Team Set To Thrill Auckland, New Zealand
18. Magic New Zealand App
19. e-zine Archives
20. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
--------------------------------------------
1. Editor's Message
--------------------------------------------
Michele and I are looking forward to attending Jarred Fell's
new show comedy/magic Xtreme tomorrow night. Great news
is that it is very close to
being a sell-out. But be quick if you want a ticket by going
to:
Go
to: http://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/auckland/show/xtreme
----------------------
For those who would like to read Magic New Zealand in a
HTML format go to:
http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2013-Jan-to-Dec-2013/1016-May05-2013.html
Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
--------------------------------------------
2. The Illusionists Tour - Positions Available For the New
Zealand Leg
--------------------------------------------
Message by Christopher Wayne
We
are currently looking for 3-4 staff to join us for the New
Zealand leg of The Illusionists tour.
We
are requiring fun, friendly people to work with us in merchandising
- demo'ing magic and cash handling.
The
positions will provide 4 - 9 hours' work daily from the
22nd May - 2nd June.
Enquiries
and Applications can be made ASAP to Christopher Wayne at
morethanmagic@westnet.com.au
--------------------------------------------
3. Combined Convention Contest Rules Announced
--------------------------------------------
Message by Becki Wells (US)
The
IBM/SAM 2014 Combined Convention has posted the Competition
Rules and
Contract for the FISM 2014 North American Championships
and the I.B.M. and
S.A.M. Contests of Magic on the convention web site.
Contest
rules have been prepared to reflect the requirements of
the FISM Presidium. All those who are considering entering
the competition in 2014 should consider these instructions
required reading.
A
potential of fifteen residents of North America will have
the opportunity to compete at the 2015 FISM World Championship
of Magic to be held in Rimini, Italy. In addition, all contestants,
regardless of residency, will have the opportunity to compete
for I.B.M. and S.A.M. awards - plus performing contracts.
To
date, the following conventions have committed to inviting
contest winners to perform: Abbott's Get-together (USA),
Blackpool Magic Convention (England), Club Magico Italiano
(Italy), Columbus Magi-Fest (USA), El Duco Magic Weekend
(Sweden), Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic (USA), MacMillan's
International Magic Convention (England), Sindelfingen International
Magic Festival (Germany), Society of American Magicians
Convention (USA), Winter Carnival of Magic (USA).
Registration
for the 2014 I.B.M./S.A.M. Combined Convention will reopen
July 1.
--------------------------------------------
4. John Shryock, Magical Captain Of Land And Sea
---------------------------------------------
Message from Scott Wells (US)
All
round great magician, John Shryock, sat down with me after
his lecture in Houston, Texas to give a little more in depth
analysis of some of the material he talked about earlier
in the evening during his lecture. We were joined by Ben
Jackson who talked about his recent experience as a contestant
on NBC's Today Show with David Copperfield. All this and
more (photos and video) on the latest episode of The Magic
Word at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/2013/4/30/john-shryock-magical-captain-of-land-sea
You
can also download it through iTunes. And while you're there,
please leave a comment and five star rating. That would
be greatly appreciated.
Also,
be sure to "Like" The Magic Word on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/themagicwordpodcast/
-------------------------------------------
5. Remarkable Magic #299 - Nick Lewin
--------------------------------------------
Message by Nick Lewin (US)
A
few tips to keep you healthy on the road.
I
was deeply upset by the recent death of my friend, comedian/magician
Hal Spear, courtesy of a heart attack. He was just another
reminder about how entertainers have become front of the
line in regards to getting sick, and worse, as they travel
the world to ply their trade. It is with this in mind that
I write this short column containing a few useful and possibly
life saving ideas about how to stay healthy on the road.
I have spent most of the last 30 years as a road warrior
and believe me I can pass on a tip or two. The basis of
this article was published in the fabulous free magazine
'Vanish,' but I thought it important enough to republish
it here.
Let's
begin with the big one, if you are going on an extended
road trip or cruise gig you should think very carefully
about purchasing travel insurance for the journey. It doesn't
matter what insurance you have (or do NOT have) in your
home country, travel insurance can be a life-saver, when
you are traveling. It is also a bargain, especially if you
need it. Every overseas trip I make I take out travel insurance
from my local State Farm Insurance agent---it costs me about
5 dollars a day. This insurance covers the cost of evacuation
to a hospital if needed and means you get attention immediately
if you need it. Not bad for the cost of a Starbucks latte.
The
process of flying, and travel in general, has become more
and more complex and frustrating and I know many people
who had their first indication of a heart problem when they
had an attack, and you can do a great deal to help yourself
from being a statistic. If you are over 45 you should be
taking a 'baby' Aspirin everyday as a matter of course.
You should also carry chewable or dissolvable Aspirin with
you, which you can munch on if you suspect you are having
a problem. If you are having a heart attack this can save
your life or at the very least vital heart tissue. Another
key tip is not to lie down if you are not sure whether you
have had a heart attack - it pays to keep upright and standing.
You should also try and cough to keep the heart pumping.
Another
key piece of advice is to make sure you keep moving when
you are on a long flight. You must keep that blood circulating
and try and cut down the chances of blood clots in your
body. Walk around the plane a little and do some knee bends
in the galley, at least you will keep the flight attendant
amused.
Germs
are everywhere and we get used to most of them, however
there are some very nasty new variations out there scattered
around the place. Constant hand washing with soap and hot
water is great but not always practical, so make sure you
have Purell or another high quality hand disinfectant with
you at all times - and use it. When you have shaken hands
with someone, don't be obnoxious, but do try and free yourself
from acquiring their germs as soon as socially possible.
I
don't want to make you paranoid, but hotel rooms, airplane
seats and ship's cabins are a hotbed of potentially nasty
germs. I carry a package of antiseptic wipes with me and
the first thing I do on entering a hotel room is hit the
danger spots and swab them down. What are the danger spots?
I would suggest starting with door handles, headboards,
light switches, remote controls, phones and table-tops.
I could go on but I think you get the idea.
I
also carry a small but important mini medicine kit with
me on the road and suggest you do too. I carry cold capsules,
antiseptic throat lozenges, immodium, triple strength antibacterial
cream and band-aids. Most important of all I carry a really
powerful course of antibiotics that was prescribed by my
doctor for potential strep throat or upper respiratory problems.
If you really need them on a road trip, you may not have
the time or opportunity to visit a Dr who may or may not
have the slightest idea of what you are saying! Plan ahead.
I
suspect many of you reading this will just think I'm a hypochondriac
and wish we hadn't wasted the space on this information,
when we could have published another cool double lift. Well
this is some of the best information I've learned in my
years as a professional magician and I share it hoping that
it can be of help. Traveling is part of what we do in our
business, whether across town or across the world, and certain
precautions just make sense.
I
have some great products and videos online. Check them out
on my web site.
www.nicklewin.com
--------------------------------------------
6. Common Sense: Distractions - #296 - Kyle Peron
--------------------------------------------
Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
https://www.facebook.com/perondesign
I
wanted to write a few articles on things that appear to
be common sense but often times we forget about. These are
situations that we all have experienced from time to time.
It makes sense to me to talk about each of these and give
you my own take on what the problem is and how you can handle
the situations as they come up. By doing so, you have a
much better show experience and it is a win-win situation
for both you and the client.
One
of the biggest distractions that family entertainers face
these days is starting the show and having children having
things in their hands. These things can be anything from
food to toys to balloons or even party favors.
Many
times the client may think it is a good idea to give something
to the children as they get to the party. They feel that
by giving them something, they make the child happy and
can occupy them until it is time for the show.
Giving
a child something to take home with them is always a fun
thing to do and I encourage my clients to do just that.
However, having children in the audience with any type of
toy, food, balloon etc. just makes it much harder for you
to have a pleasant experience.
Any
object in their hands becomes an instant distraction for
you. The child ends up not focusing on you and the magic
and instead focuses on the object in their hand. What also
happens next is a domino effect. That simply means that
children next to the other child want to know what the child
has. Not only do they want to know, they want a part of
it. This can lead to pushing and shoving and a bad situation
for you.
So
how can you avoid these situations and how best can you
handle them? Let us talk about a few tips and techniques
that have been a huge help to me over the years.
-
One thing you can do is to send along a "top ten tips
for a successful party experience" email or sheet to
the client at the time of the booking. One of the tips is
the suggestion of not having the children have things in
their hands during the show. You can state that if they
have party favors, to give them after the show is over as
it is a perfect time to do so as the kids are already seated.
-
When I send out my contract or confirmation agreement, I
make sure that I
clearly state the things I need to have them do or not to
ensure a great
show for everyone. This is just a reminder to them of things
they can do
that they may not even be aware of. Remember that you are
the party expert
and you can add much value to their event by helping to
solve problems that
they may have.
-
If you start the show and the kids do have toys or objects
in their hands, I handle it by stating something like this,
"Hi everyone. We are going to have a great time. In
order to have a great time, I need to ask you that if you
have anything in your hands, please hand it to your parent
or a grown up near you. You will need both hands empty so
you can clap real loud and so you can help me work magic
from your seats." Then I let them applaud and give
them praise for doing such a good job. This is positive
reinforcement that really works well and gets the message
across without being harsh.
Follow
some of these simple rules and tips and you can avoid a
lot of headache down the road.
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
-------------------------------------------
7. Magic - Art, Craft Or Neither
--------------------------------------------
Message by Anthony Darkstone - USA/Europe
At
the beginning of this series, I mentioned that I would be
including thoughts & musings from various guests who
have kindly shared their perspectives. This week I am delighted
to continue to welcome Ivonne Perez Montijo
For
just over 3 decades, has been active in Film & TV. She
is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and has also written
and produced independent short films and theatrical productions.
Her "day job" has been as "Pinky the Clown",
performing magic and entertaining young children all over
Los Angeles. Ivonne has a B.A. in Spanish Literature with
a minor in Theatre & Film from U.C.L.A. and a M.A. in
Religious Studies from C.S.U.L.B.
She
is currently studying music theory, piano, and guitar at
Long Beach City College. Ivonne is first and foremost a
writer and a story teller. She has written numerous poems
over the years and her work can be found on:-www.ivonnemontijo.wordpress.com.
I
have not read all her written work but from the writings
that I have perused, it is indeed praiseworthy. Her conceptual
thinking and phraseology are superb. I have publicly stated
that some aspects of her work flow in a similar vein to
Kahlil Gibran. She is also currently developing her thesis,
"Mary Magdalene: Beloved Wife and Disciple of Jesus
of Nazareth" into a book. I am eagerly looking forward
to this as the topic has interested me for some 50 years.
She also has a page dedicated to inspiring thoughts on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ForTheLoveOfYou.April2012
For
reasons that will become apparent as you read the following
words, I am both deeply appreciative & delighted that
she responded to my request to contribute to the topic.
Of necessity, The Editor and I have chosen to publish it
in installments over the next few weeks.
The
Art of Magic - Part 5
By Ivonne Perez Montijo, M.A.
A magic show can be visual, use props, music, dance and
choreography so in a sense one can say that magic is art
but we have also stated that not all so
called art is "art." What then elevates a piece
or a work to that which we call "art"? Tolstoy
states that, "Art is one of the means of intercourse
between man and man."
Every
work of art causes the receiver to enter into a certain
kind of relationship both with him who produces or is producing,
the art, and with those who, simultaneously, previously
or subsequently, receive the same artistic impressions."
It is on this capacity of man to receive another man's expression
of feeling, and experience those feelings himself, that
the activity of art is based."
The
artist is the person who has the ability to rip out his
heart and soul and to place it on a silver platter and with
arms outstretched to his audience say, here take this and
consume it, devour it. Think of the art work of Frida Kahlo,
who took her pain and transformed it into art. Yes, the
ability to transform pain both physical and emotional is
the "transmutative" power of the artist. We take
the pain of being in relationship with life and turn it
into art--whether in song-poetry-music-writing or magic.
We
are sharing our pain or our point of view with other's so
that they can go yes--yes that's it what you created is
what I am feeling --what I too have gone through but I did
not know how to say it........that is the power of the artist---It
is not celebrity or fame ---it is the power to connect with
another human being on a soul level such that not only are
you transformed by the creation of the art--the releasing
of the pain into something beautiful but also the observer
is too transformed and taken to another level of spirit.
That is what I feel artists are about---well at least that
is what I intend in my art with the end result of looking
for the higher spiritual truth that is contained in that
pain. Art can then be defined by having the quality of transcendence
from the mundane to a higher spiritual realm.
The
question then remains is magic an art? Does magic have within
it the element of transcendence? Brad Henderson states that,
"magic is inherently pornography because it's so easy
to get a WOW or an AHH. That the lowest form of magic and
all magicians care about is reactions. It's about how you
make people feel. And if it's just the wow, then you are
a pornographer, a magic pornographer."
Jay
Scott Berry has said that, "Magic is, by its very nature,
a mind expanding art form. Even the simplest illusion demonstrates
that the boundaries of perception are not necessarily the
boundaries of reality." Starhawk defines magic as,
"the art of changing consciousness at will". But
how would this idea of transcendence translate into magic.
In
the article, "In Conversation With Lupe Neilson"
by Anthony Darkstone, Lupe Neilson states, "Eventually,
the goal of any great performer ... is to transcend the
mundane and create a sensation of true Wonder."
Such
is the art of René Lavand. If anyone can claim the
title of master artist in magic it would be René
Lavand. He does with one hand what I could not even conceive
of with two. I had the pleasure of seeing him perform at
the Hollywood Magic Castle. I am fortunate that I speak
Spanish and was be able to understand him in his native
language as his words were sheer poetry and the translator
missed the beauty of his words. I was in awe and wonder.
I left that show feeling as if the magic was real. And therein
lies the key to art.
End
of Part 5
--------------------------------------------
8. Broken Wand - Johnny Lonn 1944-2013
--------------------------------------------
Message by FISM
On
the 7th April 2013, Swedish comedy magician Johnny Lonn
(stage name of Björn Lonnqvist) passed away at the
age of 68 years. Johnny Lonn was a versatile artist. Apart
from being a magician, he was also a portrait and landscape
painter, entertainer and lecturer on creativity. In our
magic world Johnny Lonn was famous for his comedy act in
which he falls foul of his stage props but ultimately succeeds
in conquering this humorously
His
act was a great example of real comedy magic: entertainingly
funny, performed with clear manipulative skill. He was a
great fan of FISM and was a prize-winner at the 1967 FISM
convention in Baden-Baden. He played an enthusiastic and
successful role in getting the FISM World Championships
of Magic to Stockholm in 2006. He was a competent jury member
at the FISM World Championships of Magic in 2006 (Stockholm)
and 2012 (Blackpool) The funeral service will be held in
Stockholm on the 10th of May 2013.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftv9qnsHU3E.
--------------------------------------------
9. 5th European Magic History Conference - Hamburg
--------------------------------------------
Message by Wittus Witt (Germany)
August
28 - 31, 2013
The
programme for the 5th European Magic History Conference
is complete.
But there are still some seats available.
Here are some highlights you should not miss
The
conference takes place in the wonderful stage hall of the
Museum for
Arts and Crafts.
It is the mirror hall, built in 1909.
The
EMHC is combined with Hamburg's 3rd Magic Nights
.
Visit to the rooms of famous Hansa Variety Theatre
. Visit to Germany's first and only magic gallery
. Presentation of some very rare Friedländer posters
from the Museum's archive
. Free entry to three outstanding magic theatre shows
. Conference booklet of a limited edition, including a complete
story about Fredo Marvelli which has never been in print
in the English language before
. Conference welcome bag which will contain many surprises
and several original collectors' items.
. Grand Buffet - which is free to all conference members
. and-for the first time-the 5th European Magic History
Conference says welcome to a very special »Guest of
Honour«
. The passing down of the Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Memorial
Ring (former bearers were: Ottokar Fischer, Kalanag, Punx,
W. Geissler-Werry, Magic Christian)
You
may register here: www.european-magic-history.com
--------------------------------------------
10. Luminato 2013 - Maestros Of Magic
-------------------------------------------
Message by Ellise Ramos
In
partnership with Luminato, Magicana is proud to present:
Maestros Of Magic.
Miguel Puga and Raefal Benatar give us the opportunity to
experience magic for both the eyes and the ears; magic that
confounds our logic and music that stirs our emotions. It
is an unusual pairing, presented by Maestros of Magic. Steve
Cohen, another Maestro, strikes a different chord, one that
is as intimate as it is intriguing, performed in the ordinarily
off-limits opulence of George Brown House.
Promising
to be a visual spectacle, Maestros of Magic will have audiences
marvel at great feats of magic. Here is the 2013 program:
Concerto
for Piano & Pasteboards | June 14, 15, 16
@
Mazzoleni Concert Hall in the TELUS Centre for Performance
and Learning $45
Written
by: Miguel Puga & Miguel Aparicio
Directed by: Miguel Puga
This
unusual concert with two players, four hands, a piano and
a deck of cards began when a magician, counting the white
keys of a grand piano, noted that there were 52, the same
number as cards in a deck. Joining forces with a musician,
the two blurred the boundaries of their artistic domains
and discovered how objects so fundamentally different could
be used to bring forth deep emotions of a remarkably similar
nature- the Primordial Spirit-that "something"
so mysterious and elusive, yet unquestionably real, that
all audiences crave. Miguel Puga is the magician, joined
by pianist Paz Sabater and Luis Britos as the Primordial
Spirit.
Chamber
Magic | June 17, 18, 19
@
George Brown House
$60, $75
Written
and performed by: Steve Cohen
For
those who only believe what they see, Steve Cohen invites
you to come close, really close. A master magician whose
repertoire is designed to engage the mind as much as the
eye, Cohen's Chamber Magichearkens back to an era when wealthy
patrons secured the services of elite wonder-workers to
transform a salon into a stage and mesmerize family and
friends with magic. Known as the "Millionaires' Magician,"
Cohen has performed the role of a society performer for
over a decade at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. As the
show is designed to be experienced up close, fewer than
60 patrons will be admitted to each performance. With an
adults-only mandate, audience members are asked to dress
to impress in cocktail attire.
Compositions
| June 21, 22, 23
@
Conservatory Theatre in the TELUS Centre for Performance
and Learning
$45
Magic
& Music Performed by Rafael Benatar
Great
music performances are often described as magical, and amazing
feats of magic are as transfixing as stellar music works.
Rafael Benatar is unique in possessing both skills. He studied
several instruments of the lute and guitar families. He
also taught himself magic combining his enthusiasm for mystery
and communication with his background and discipline in
the practice of music. He now intertwines his passions in
Compositions, a dazzling blend of Baroque lute and guitar
music with his unique style of magic which appeals to the
same audiences and spaces, a combination that is magically
greater than the sum of its parts.
TICKETS
Call:
416-368-4TIX (4849)
Visit: luminatofestival.com
ELLISE
RAMOS | program coordinator | magicana.com
t. (416) 913-9034 f. (866) 528-9064
e. ellise@magicana.com
--------------------------------------------
11. The Hank Moorehouse Flea Market & Auction
--------------------------------------------
Message by Chuck
Abbott
Magic has two big announcements regarding the upcoming Magic
Flea Market which takes place on May 11th starting at 9am
and running to about 2pm.
1)
As a tribute to our good friend Hank Moorehouse (with Jackie's
blessing), Abbott Magic has decided that the annual Flea
Market and Auction be formally known as The Hank Moorehouse
Flea Market & Auction. Be sure to visit
http://www.magiccapitol.com/aboutfleamarket.html to see
a video of Hank telling the story of how Flea Market and
Auction came to be, along with many pictures of past Auctions.
2)
The Colon Historical Society will be hosting a famous magician
tour of the Colon cemetery following the Flea Market. This
event is free but is also weather permitting. Joe Ganger
of the Historical Society will host the tour at 2:30pm after
the Flea Market ends.
Remember
the Flea Market is free unless you are selling magic!
--------------------------------------------
12. Justin Flom At Sorcerers Safari 2013
--------------------------------------------
Message by The Sorcerers Safari Team
Justin
is pumped for camp this year:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V13KMyirXEg&feature=youtu.be
Toronto,
Ontario. - May 1st, 2013 EST - Amidst rampant Facebook and
Twitter
speculation, Sorcerers Summer Safari Magic Camp just announced
bringing in famed Las Vegas-based Magician Justin Flom as
the special guest at Camp this summer.
With
several best-selling DVDs, a cover of IBM's magazine and
a ton of great unpublished ideas - Justin Flom has lots
to offer the campers.
Famous
for his Ellen appearances, Justin Flom's YouTube channel
has also received international acclaim. The campers are
going to love him!
The
inspiration for asking Justin Flom to spend time at Sorcerers
Safari, explained Mike Segal, owner of the performance art
camp, "He simply loves magic and would be a perfect
fit for camp and the kids." Segal continued, "And
there really is no better way to spend quality time immersed
in the art of magic than with one of your heroes. Who doesn't
love Justin Flom?
He's
awesome!"
The
idea of having the 'rising stars of magic' as special guests
at camp is always one of the hot debates at the annual executive
staff meetings.Sorcerers Safari Summer Magic Camp chooses
only the best of the best to come up as their special guest.
After unanimously agreeing Justin Flom was a perfect fit,
they asked and he gladly accepted.
"Justin
Flom is going to have a great time up here, and so are all
the campers and staff. Imagine all of the experiences he
can recount about performing for Ellen, having his own headlining
show, filming world-wide acclaimed YouTube videos, and the
rest of all the legendary things he's done," said Sorcerers
Safari thirteen year veteran, Steven Kline. "This is
going to be our sixteenth year in operation, and I can't
remember a time when I was so excited about a special guest
like Justin Flom."
Kline
adds, "I met Justin Flom very early in his career and
it's nice to see him blossom into a powerful, artistic force.
Having him at camp is a win-win for everyone. We welcome
him to our camp family with open arms.Having Justin is like
having a long-lost brother come up for the week. I love
it!"
According
to Mike Segal, Sorcerers Safari grows exponentially with
a high rate of return campers and staff. With luck, Justin
Flom will love camp so much, he too, will return every year.
Are
you ages 8-18 or know someone who is and would benefit from
a week at Sorcerers Safari? Learn more about attending Sorcerers
Safari Magic Camp with Justin Flom this year:
http://sorcererssafari.ca/about/register-for-magic-camp-2013/(Cut
and paste if not clickable)
--------------------------------------------
13. Books For Sale
--------------------------------------------
Message by Jeff Ezell (US)
I
have several books that I am selling from my collection.
I
am including links for the sale of them.
All
the books are in near new condition.
The
Pallbearers Review by Karl Fulves Volumes 5-8 & 9-10
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bks/3732958212.html
The
Cervon Files by Bruce Cervon
The Dance by Brad Henderson
Concertos for Pasteboard by Oliver Erens
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bks/3732943409.html
Malini
and His Magic by Dai Vernon
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bks/3732933029.html
Pure
Effect by Derren Brown
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bks/3732917504.html
Harry
Loraynes Apocalypse Volumes 6-10
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bks/3732912118.html
Harry
Loraynes Apocalypse Volumes 11-15
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bks/3732895348.html
USS
New Jersey BB-62 1998 Cruise Book
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/clt/3732831045.html
Free
shipping in the US.
--------------------------------------------
14. Tom Craven Latest Book
-------------------------------------------
Message by Tom Craven (US)
The
book is finished and I have them ready to ship. Those who
have already received their copies have raved about how
nice it came out. It certainly exceeded my expectations.
Over
140 tricks includes everything I've had in the Apocalypse,
Pabular, Minotoaur, Trapdoor, and Precursor magazines, Harry
Loraynes Best of Friends I, II, and III , the eight Semi-Automatic
Cards Tricks books by Steve Beam, the Linking Ring magazine,
my lecture notes, and a lot of things that were never in
print.
Also
included are all the effects I had in the three 16th Card
Books, and in the Keeper Card book that were published by
Paul Gordon (England) and myself. A lot of card magic, non-card
magic, and some things of a mental nature.
If
you wish to purchase this book, contact me at
vipmagic@aol.com
--------------------------------------------
15. Stars Of Tomorrow Convention Show Announced
--------------------------------------------
Message by George Schindler (US)
Show
producer Marlene Clark is pleased to announce that six talented
young magicians from the US and UK will perform in the 2013
Stars of Tomorrow Show. The show is part of the annual S.A.M.
National Convention, which takes place July 3-6 in Washington
DC
They
are Alex Boyce, 16, of Endicott New York; Chase Hasty, 16,
of Holdrege Nebraska; Elizabeth Scalf, 12, of Surfside Beach,
South Carolina;, Kimberly Zoller 16, of Seaford, Delaware,
Elizabeth Rogan 16, from Warwickshire, England; and emcee
Nick Diffatte, 17, of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Young
magicians age 7 through 17 are eligible to audition for
a spot in the show, which has become one of the most popular
events at the annual convention. This year, 15 young magicians
applied.
The
show will take place Thursday, July 4, at 11:30 AM on the
S.A.M. Stage in the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington,
VA.
See
www.magicsam.com
--------------------------------------------
16. The Best 200 Tricks With A Svengali Deck
-------------------------------------------
Message by Joel Howlett
"The
Best 200 Tricks with a Svengali Deck" by Jim McKeague.
This
exclusive book has now been republished as an e-book. Encyclopaedic
in scope, with notes on making, handling, pitching, and
performing in a variety of situations. 181 pages. $10
If
anyone is interested in a copy please email me (jdandfriends@dodo.com.au)
and I will send you direct deposit (or PayPal) details.
--------------------------------------------
17. Illusion Dream Team Set To Thrill Auckland, New Zealand
--------------------------------------------
We hear magicians from all over New Zealand are planning
to come to Auckland to see one of the biggest selling magic
shows on earth today. The Illusionists.
22th
May - 2nd June | The Civic, Auckland
Tickets: www.buytickets.co.nz
Or 0800 Buytickets
Performance Times
Wed to Sat 7.30pm, Saturdays 2pm,
Sundays, 11am & 3pm. Tues 28 May, 6.30pm
******If
you are planning to see this fabulous magic show make sure
you also
attend the Kevin James & Jeff Hobson Joint Lecture in
Auckland on Monday27th May.*******
The
Illusionists:
* The Anti-Conjurer aka Dan Sperry - Shock illusions
* The Enchantress aka Jinger Leigh - Skills of grace and
gravity defiance
* The Escapologist aka Andrew Basso - Death defying escapes
* The Gentleman aka Mark Kalin - Classic magic reimagined
* The Inventor aka Kevin James - Magic inventions and ground
breaking illusions
* The Mentalist aka Philip Escoffey - Master of the unexplained
* The Trickster aka Jeff Hobson - Comedy magic. The biggest
selling magic show on earth will appear on The Civic stage
in May for a two week season featuring seven world grand
master magicians in The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible.
The
Illusionists: Witness the Impossible launched in January
2012 with a sell-out season at Sydney Opera House reaching
an audience of 31,000 in nine days, followed by a Mexico
City eight-day season with an audience of 42,000.
More
recently the show packed out Adelaide Festival Centre and
Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and will visit Auckland
before a launching world tour from London's West End.
The
hand-picked cast of internationally renowned illusionists
together create a blockbuster stage show featuring a stunning
mix of their most outrageous and unbelievable optical illusions
including nail-biting Russian roulette, jaw-dropping acts
of levitation, mind-reading, disappearance and escapes.
This
show sees the magicians take their cue from the showmanship
of the great illusionists of the past - such as Houdini
- and combine it with contemporary sets, costume design,
technology and live band Z, best known as touring band for
Hip Hop legend NaS, to create a spell-binding family-friendly
blockbuster. Creative Producer Simon Painter says the show
is a world first, with each of the seven international illusionists
the best in their niche and together creating a 21st century
stage spectacular that will leave audiences spellbound.
"From
Dan Sperry's shock illusions to comedy magician Jeff Hobson
to Escapologist Andrew Basso who performs the Houdini inspired
underwater escape live on stage, there is no other group
of magicians who can deliver the mind-blowing entertainment
that The Illusionists do at every show.
"Kevin
James, The Inventor, is the man who created most of the
famous illusions and tricks that you'll see performed anywhere
in the world by top magicians, and we have him bringing
his favourite illusions to life as part of the show."
Robbie Macrae, Director of THE EDGE Performing Arts Centre
says that The Illusionists is a magic show like never before
seen in New Zealand and another major stage show for Auckland
and the rest of New Zealand to enjoy.
"We're
incredibly excited to have secured The Illusionists for
a season at The Civic. We haven't had a blockbuster magic
show of this kind in Auckland before and we
know that the theatricality and artistry of the show will
completely
astonish our audiences."
To
book or for more information go to:
http://www.the-edge.co.nz/illusionists.aspx
YouTube
clip - The Illusionists - Witness the
Impossiblehttp://youtu.be/nAqq_OCC-3Y
--------------------------------------------
18. Magic New Zealand App
--------------------------------------------
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.
--------------------------------------------
19. e-zine Archives
--------------------------------------------
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)
---------------------------------------------
20. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
--------------------------------------------
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 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.