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Issue Number: #1044
Date: Sunday 25th August 2013
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. Vanish Chat Now Live
3. I.B.M. /S.A.M. 2014 Magic Championships
4. CW Revives Magic Show 'Masters of Illusion'
5. Remarkable Magic #315 - Nick Lewin
6. Why Perform The Chair Suspension - #308 - Kyle Peron
7. Las Vegas Magic - September 2013
8. 2013 September Magic Castle Schedule
9. Geoff Williams Upcoming England Lecture and Show Tour
10. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
11. Houdini Woodcut
12. Italian Magic Lecture by Shaun Yee
13. New Magic Chat, Ad-FREE!
14. Palmerston North Magic Circle Convention
15. Magic New Zealand App
16. e-zine Archives
17. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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A very BIG thank you to Rosemary McCarthy, Managing Director
of International Entertainment for renewing sponsorship
of the Magic New Zealand e-zine for the next twelve months.
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It's happening in other countries, and now it could well
happen to the children's birthday party magic show industry
in Auckland, New Zealand. UNDER CUTTING. Not just by a few
dollars, but by two thirds the regular fee. The antics of
one local magician could well spell the end of a long running
industry, as well as threatening the livelihood of everyone
involved in entertaining children with magic in Auckland,
New Zealand. I would be interested to know where else it's
happening and your thoughts
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2. Vanish Chat Now Live
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Message by Paul Romhany
Editor and creator of Vanish
Imagine
being able to chat to magicians around the world 24 hours
a day about all the wonderful things magic has to offer.
Vanish
Chat. http://cybergician.com/vanishmagazine.php
Thanks to Aaron Smith for setting this up for us. It's a
great asset and a place we know you'll enjoy.
Vanish
is all about bringing the international world of magic together
in one place. With such a large readership (we have over
100,000 readers of Vanish now making us what could very
well be the most read magic magazine in history) we are
slowly adding more features that connect us all together.
Vanish
is quickly becoming the hub and the place for magicians
to get their daily dose of magic news, talk to others and
of course a free international magic magazine.
Hop
by and say Hi - we'd love to chat.
Vanish
now up on revizzit.com
For
those who use Revizzit e-reader edition 9 is now up for
the iPad as well as for the computer version.
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3. I.B.M. /S.A.M. 2014 Magic Championships
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If you are planning to compete at the I.B.M. /S.A.M. 2014
Magic Championships and FISM 2014 North American Championships
you will need to register VERY SOON as it is projected that
the convention will be sold out before the end of this year.
To
register go to: http://ibmsam.com/registration/
I.B.M.
/S.A.M. 2014 Magic Championships and FISM 2014 North American
Championships.
Competition
Rules And Contract
For
the first time at any magic convention there will be a triple
magic championship competition. The combination of the I.B.M.
and S.A.M. annual competitions with the 2014 FISM championships
will offer the greatest magic competition ever presented.
These three magic contests will offer a total of over $23,000
cash awards plus performing contracts.
A
potential of fifteen residents of North America will have
the opportunity to advance to the FISM 2015 World Championship
of Magic in Rimini, Italy. Also, two of these winners will
be crowned FISM 2014 North American Champions in each of
stage and close-up.
In
addition, all contestants regardless of residency will have
the opportunity to compete for all I.B.M. and S.A.M. awards
plus other awards and performing contracts.
The
information contained in this document must be carefully
read and understood by all those wishing to compete. Indicate
your acceptance by signing in the space provided below,
and return as an e-mail attachment to JCaesar@sentex.ca
Selection
of Competitors
Each contestant must be registered to attend the convention
and pay a separate $50 contest registration fee for stage
and/or close-up categories. The contest registration fee
will be refunded if the competitor is not selected.
The
number of contestants allowed to compete is limited to 30
stage contestants and 30 close-up contestants.
Contestants
will be selected by a panel of qualified judges prior to
the convention on the basis of video submissions. These
submissions should be via a link using Vimeo (www.Vimeo.com)
The submission must be made before March 31, 2014 in order
to be considered and must remain on the Vimeo link through
August 2014.
The
act that is submitted must be the same as the one you will
compete with in July.
Your
video submission act will be viewed only by the selection
judges.
Contestants
will be told of the judges' decision as soon as their videos
have been reviewed and all applications for entry will be
notified by April 15, 2014. The earlier your application
is submitted the earlier the decision of the judges will
be known and those who wait until the last minute will run
the risk of no entry slots being left.
Judging
the Competitions
During
the first round of competition all contestants for both
stage and close-up will be judged by a panel of FISM qualified
judges using FISM rules. (See Rules section.) This judging
panel will choose those from North America who qualify for
places at FISM 2015. They will also select the best contestants
regardless of residency to compete a second time in the
finals. The finals will be judged by the S.A.M. and I.B.M.
judges as well as People's Choice, decided by audience votes.
In the finals, the I.B.M. and S.A.M. judges will decide
on the recipients of their I.B.M. and S.A.M. awards based
on that performance.
In
order to qualify for one of the 15 available North American
slots and advance to the 2015 FISM World Championship of
Magic, a final score of 70 points must be obtained. Any
contestant under that score will not be considered as one
of the 15 Finalists. There are nine (9) slots available
for the F.I.S.M. stage competition and six (6) slots available
for the F.I.S.M. close-up competition.
The
selected candidates will be sponsored to compete at F.I.S.M.
2015 in Italy. This sponsorship does not include any financial
benefit or support by the sponsoring organization beyond
paying the FISM competition registration fee. All other
financial arrangements must be covered by the candidates.
Assignment
of the 15 North American F.I.S.M. slots
Only
contestants who live in North America and have been given
a qualifying score of 70% or higher will be eligible to
be sponsored to compete at F.IS.M. 2015. If there are more
than 15 qualified North American contestants the 15 with
the highest scores will be sponsored. If there are less
than 15 candidates from North America with a qualifying
score, the remaining places will be returned to the FISM
pool to be awarded by FISM at a later time.
Also,
the North Americans with the highest qualifying score in
each of stage and close-up will be named the FISM North
American Champion of Stage Magic and the FISM North American
Champion of Close-Up magic.
I.B.M./S.A.M.
and People's Choice
A
total of nine contestants in each of stage and close-up
with the overall highest marks will compete for the I.B.M.
and S.A.M awards and the People's Choice Award. The competitor's
country of origin will not be a consideration for I.B.M.,
S.A.M. or People's Choice awards.
In
addition, performing contracts to perform at conventions
around the world will be awarded to these contestants
It
is possible that one person could win more than one of the
top awards.
Synopsis
of the I.B.M. Convention Contest Awards and Prizes
1.
I.B.M. Stage Contest: Outstanding performance includes a
$2,000 cash prize. Second Place Award of Merit includes
a $250.00 cash prize. If the Gold Medal is awarded, the
$2000.00 prize is waived in lieu of the $5000.00
2.
I.B.M. Gold Medal International Award of Excellence: This
award includes a $5,000 cash prize. This top prize is given
at the discretion of the judges and is not awarded every
year.
3.
I.B.M. Close-Up Contest: Outstanding performance includes
a $2,000 cash prize. Second Place Award of Merit for performance
includes a $250 cash prize. If the Gold Cups are awarded,
the $2000.00 prize is waived in lieu of the $5000.00 prize.
4.
I.B.M. Gold Cups International Award of Excellence: This
award includes a $5,000 cash prize. This top prize is given
at the discretion of the judges and is not awarded every
year.
5.
Karrell Fox Comedy Award: The winner must have entered the
I.B.M Stage Contest. This award is presented at the discretion
of the judges and is not presented every year.
Synopsis
of the S.A.M. Convention Contest Awards and Prizes
1.
S.A.M. Award of Honor (Gold) $10,000 cash prize
S.A.M. Award of Merit (Silver) $5000.0 cash prize
In
both the Stage and Close-Up Contests: given only when highest
scores are above 90%
2.
Father Cyprian Murray Stage Contest of Magic
Chairperson's High Score Award - $1,000 cash prize;
Second Highest Score: $500.
3.
Dr. Paul Critelli Close-Up Contest of Magic
Chairperson's High Score Award - $1,000 cash prize;
Second Highest Score: $500
4.
William Andrews Mystic Craig Award for Professional Promise:
$300.00
In both Stage and Close-Up Contests: given at the discretion
of the judges.
5.
Awards for Originality and Comedy: given at the discretion
of the judges.
People's Choice Award
The recipient of the People's Choice Award in both stage
and close-up will be awarded a $5000.00 cash prize.
Important
Rules and Restrictions
*All contestants must be registered for the 2014 convention.
*In
order to be eligible to enter the I.B.M. contest, you must
be a member of the I.B.M.
*In
order to enter the S.A.M. contest you must be a member of
the S.A.M.
*If
you are a member of both the I.B.M and S.A.M. you may apply
to enter both contests.
*In
order to enter the FISM North American competition for 2015
FISM contest slots, you must be a resident of North America
and a member of a North American FISM organization (I.B.M.,
S.A.M., C.A.M.- Canadian Association of Magicians, or A.M.A.
- Academy of Magical Arts).
*All
accepted contestants, regardless of residence, may compete
to be considered for the IBM/SAM People's Choice Award.
*Please
bring an 8×10 color photograph to display the day
you compete.
*Contestants
will be given a 2-minute setup time and a 2-minute break
down time. There will be qualified people to help contestants
with this.
*Only
confetti & glitter may be used during a performance,
provided the performer uses a drop cloth to cover the area
over which everything will fall.
Flash paper, flash string and candles will be permitted.
Pyrotechnics of any other sort are strictly forbidden. Rules
and regulations of the St. Louis Fire Prevention Bureau
as to fireworks/pyrotechnics will be strictly enforced by
the fire marshal.
*If
you plan to drop anything on the floor (e.g. cards, confetti,
glitter) you may do so ONLY if you supply your own drop
cloth. (This is a cloth that covers the floor area on which
material would drop.) If you do not bring a drop cloth and
plan to drop anything on the floor, you will not compete,
or be disqualified if you do. No exceptions.
Abiding
by FISM rules:
A
contestant must present a complete act (not a single trick)
of at least five minutes and not more than ten minutes.
Remember to consider audience reaction when timing your
act.
A
contestant who presents an act that is obviously a copy
of another act, or a significant or typical part of another
performer will be disqualified.
The
timing of an act begins when the contestant enters the stage
or when the music of the act starts, whichever comes first.
The
contestant's undertaking includes the right to perform the
act in question and encompasses the contestant securing
all ancillary rights and licenses whether music or otherwise
from all legally required third parties, if applicable.
At
the front of the stage will be two electric lamps, one yellow
and one red. After nine minutes of a performance, the yellow
lamp will be switched on. After the tenth minute, the red
lamp will be switched on, showing the contestant that he
or she is over time and therefore disqualified.
Judges
will each have access to a switch to activate the red lamp
on the performing platform. If, after the first three minutes
of an act, a Judge is of the opinion that the performance
is below the FISM level, he can press his button. When at
least 70% of the number of Judges have pressed their button,
the red lamp shall be activated to start flashing, meaning
the contestant is disqualified. In the stage competition
the curtain shall be closed within 20 seconds after the
red lamp started flashing.
The
FISM Jury will mark each act with regards to the following
criteria:
Technical Skill/Handling
Showmanship/Presentation
Entertainment value
Artistic Impression/Routine
Originality
Magic Atmosphere
I understand and will abide by the above Rules.
Signature________________________ Date______________
This contract must be signed by the contestant and sent
to JCaesar@sentex.ca before you are eligible to compete.
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4. CW Revives Magic Show 'Masters of Illusion'
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Article forwarded by Gay Blackstone (US)
The
Hollywood Reporter
The
network has ordered 13 hour-long episodes of the series
that most recently aired on MyNetwork TV.
The
network is reviving Masters of Illusion, a show that features
comedic magic, daring escapes, grand illusions and more.
The series, which ran for three seasons and most recently
aired on MyNetworkTV, has received an order for 13 hour-long
episodes set to air in 2014.
Production on the show will begin in late July and run through
early September, filming in locations including spots on
Los Angeles' famed Hollywood Boulevard, New York's Times
Square and venues in New Orleans and Orlando.
The
series hails from Associated Television International, which
boasts the largest library of magic-themed programming.
The banner has produced specials including the World Magic
Awards and Masters of Illusion Live, the largest globally
touring magic show. The tour, now in its third year, has
made 135 stops across the U.S. and Canada as well as international
tours in Peru, the Philippines and Singapore, with an eight-country
European tour in the works.
The
new CW incarnation will feature magicians including Rick
Thomas, Murray Sawchuck, Farrell Dillon, Jan Rouven, Drexus,
Zelandra and Titou, among others. It will be executive produced
by Gay Blackstone, a former president of the Academy of
Magical Arts, who will again team with producers David Martin
and Al Schwartz.
Masters
of Illusion comes as the CW is finding modest success with
unscripted fare that also includes the upcoming Hunger Games-esque
competition effort Capture, Oh Sit! and the revival of improv
series Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Sony
Pictures Television will handle international distribution
of the series.
A
premiere date for Illusion has not yet been determined.
For
article with pictures go to: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/cw-revives-magic-show-masters-585645
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5. Remarkable Magic #315 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
'Desperate Acts of Magic.'
It
is always nice to watch new trends affecting the status
quo in magic, and the new indie movie 'Desperate Acts of
Magic' falls right into that category. It is a fun feature
length movie about magic and magicians. There are magicians
who can make movies as well as do shows-yay.
By
the list of donors in the closing credits I am assuming
that the movie was eased into being by a 'Kickstart' style
of fund raising. This is a nice way to expand the ability
of talent to realize the full potential that is contained
in our creative community. In my opinion it makes more sense
to use this resource for a movie than a one-off show.
There
are some funny moments in 'Desperate Acts of Magic' that
I really enjoyed and laughed at. However the movie doesn't
go for a series of one-liners or desperately easy targets,
but instead does have the approach and feel of a traditional
indie movie. It has a nice storyline, likeable characters
and there is very little dead air involved in progressing
the storyline along its arc. This isn't the case and doesn't
happen often enough in mainstream mega movies.
'Desperate
Acts of Magic' is currently being promoted by its production
company, Gold Cap Films, at various magical events in the
magic world and its official release on DVD is September
10th. I picked up a copy at the recent PCAM Convention and
paid $20, it even included a signed poster. As a magic lover
and a movie buff I was excited to support the release of
the film; I was even happier that I enjoyed it as much as
I did.
The
movie is a thinly disguised re-tread of the life of its
writer, co-director, co-producer and co-editor Joe Tyler
Gold. Gold has been busy acquiring a nice reputation for
his work in the world of movies and has been adding some
great press reaction from 'Desperate Acts of Magic'. Along
with co-producer Tammy Caplan, these are definitely two
names to watch for in the future, all the hallmarks for
continuing success are present in this movie.
The
movie follows the journey of Jason Kant (Joe Gold) as he
trades in his job as a computer programmer for life as a
professional magician. He falls in love with a savvy street
magician Stacy Dietz (Valerie Dillman) and with the help
of his mentor Steve Kramer (Jonathan Levit) tries to make
his dream a reality. Somehow winning the International Magic
Contest in a San Diego magic convention is the first step
in this process, and that is where the movie heads thematically
and geographically. The journey even includes a brief trip
'South of the Border' down Mexico way.
All
three of the movie's key players do an excellent job in
the movie and I also really enjoyed the performances of
Sascha Alexander, William Salyers and Stephen Wastell. A
special shout out to John Getz as 'Don Tarzia' who I happily
recognized from his role in the Coen Brothers great neo-noir,
Round Rock based thriller 'Blood Simple.' The entire featured
cast did a great job on a project that obviously didn't
run to superstar budgets. I for one am bored with the effects
of cash in creative projects, give me a fresh vision over
big bucks any day of the week.
As
a magician I was just as excited by the many guest appearances
of magicians that are scattered throughout the movie, they
will keep you alert and interested in the proceedings. I
won't give the game away too much but there are lots of
our favorite LA magical characters on display throughout
the production and you will enjoy spotting them.
The
movie is fast moving and fun, however the take away-- that
the magic world is sexist and magic clubs curiously out
of date, are no great revelations to anyone; it is a very
pleasant trip. It is great to see such an ambitious (don't
be fooled by 'Desperate Acts of Magic' low key approach,
it was a decidedly ambitious undertaking) release from within
the magic world.
If
you want to be a part of this project it is too late to
get your name on the donor's list after the credits roll.
However if you visit the website at http://www.desperateactsofmagic.com
you can pick up a DVD of the movie and show your support
in this very practical manner, I think you will be very
pleased you did so. There is even a director's commentary
version of the movie that I suspect will be filled with
the kind of details and incidents that I am longing to hear
about the movie, I will be playing it next but I wanted
to write this review solely based on the movie.
I
have just added three new items to the Online Store on my
website-'Nick Lewin's Ultimate Slow Motion Newspaper Tear,'
'Nick Lewin's Ultimate Microphone Holder' and 'Nick Lewin's
Ultimate Signed Card in Envelope.'
My email address is nicklewin1@mac.com
My blog is at www.remarkablemagic.com
My web site is www.nicklewin.com
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6. Why Perform the Chair Suspension - #308 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
I
always perform the chair suspension at every b-day party.
I wanted a strong ending effect that can make the b-day
child the star of the day and really have a great photo
opportunity in the process. Now I perform this illusion
at every b-day show I do and have my wife take a digital
pic of the child at the moment they are being suspended
on the chair. This allows me to send the image with a thank
you card after the show or even via email as a virtual thank
you.
I
know for me that even though my chair suspension cost me
a bit of money, it is the routine I have developed over
time that really is what makes it personally priceless for
our show. So much so that I probably would have easily paid
double just to own it because of the reactions I get the
fun and empowering moment it causes to the child.
I
also charge more for this b-day package but I find out that
folks do not have a problem with this because it is just
such a powerful draw to them and a great way to end a perfect
day for their child. In becomes a very power sales tool.
Once again, for me, the chairs are not a problem or a burden
to carry into a b-day show and really do not take up that
much room. I have done it at most every type of b-day show
and in different conditions and have never had a problem
with it. In fact I have found the perfect carry bag so that
the entire illusion goes into the bag and I can carry it
in one trip. I have shared this bag with others and will
with anyone. Just email me at magic4u022aol.com. My pleasure.
Do
I ever wish there was an even better suspension to meet
my show needs? You bet!!! Have I searched and researched
to find it? Yes I have done that also. What I have found
works best for me and my needs is the chair suspension.
I know this may not be perfect for everyone, but you have
to look at it yourself and find out if it meets your own
needs. For me I like it because it:
- Packs fairly small to fit in a car etc.
- Sets up very fast and breaks down in no time
- Is not very heavy to carry
- Gets a terrific reaction if and when performed properly
- Can be performed virtually surrounded with less angle
problems
Is there something out there that can do the same thing
better? Maybe there is, but I have not found it yet. I certainly
will keep looking and am always open to other ideas. For
now, the chairs have met all my show needs.
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
I
paid my chair suspension off time and time again. It has
just been such a great staple to any show I do. The fact
that it packs down flat, sets up easily and can be done
virtually surrounded is such a strong selling point to anyone.
Sure it is an
Yes,
it does cost some money but consider it as an investment.
Usually 2-3 paid b-day shows pays the illusion off. I find
that very well worth the money.
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7. Las Vegas Magic - September 2013
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com
Criss
Angel - Believe
7 pm (except Wed. & Thurs.) & 9:30 pm (Dark Sun.
- Mon.) - Luxor.
www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/believe/default.aspx
David
Copperfield - An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion
7 & 9:30 pm & also 4 pm Sat. - MGM Grand.
www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/hollywood-theater.aspx
Gerry
McCambridge - The Mentalist
7:30 pm (Dark Wed.) - Planet Hollywood.
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10005
Illusions
- Jan Rouven
7 pm (Dark Wed.) - Riviera.
www.illusionsvegas.com
Jeff
McBride's Wonderground
3rd Thurs. each month 7:30 to midnight - The Olive (3850
E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety Performance Art.
A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
LaughterNoon
- Adam London
4 pm, (Daily) - The D.
tickets.thed.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=7
Discount Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponlaughternoon.html
Mac
King Comedy Magic Show
1 & 3 pm, (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Harrah's.
www.harrahslasvegas.com/casinos/harrahs-las-vegas/casino-entertainment/mac-king-detail.html
Free tickets (buy 1 drink) usually available at the concierge
desk or handed out by showgirls.
Magical
Mix - Christopher Karpiak
7-10 pm (Dark Tues. - Wed.) - Mix Lounge, Mandalay Bay.
www.mandalaybay.com/dining/mixlounge.aspx
Free to locals until 10 pm.
Mike
Hammer Comedy Magic Show
7 pm (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Four Queens.
www.tickets.fourqueens.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=35
$14.95 discounted tix + free drink: www.vegas4locals.com/couponmikehammercomedymagic.html
Murray
- Celebrity Magician with Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich.
Guest Act: Chris Randall
4 pm - Laugh Factory at the Tropicana.
www.troplv.com/entertainment/events/murray-sawchuck
Two for One Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponmurray.html
Nathan
Burton Comedy Magic Show
4 pm, (Dark Mon.) - Saxe Theater - Planet Hollywood.
Current Guest Stars: Jeff Civillico and Russ Merlin
Armando Vera's Up-Close "VIP Experience" is performed
pre-show @ 3:00 pm
www.nathanburton.com/tickets.htm
Free Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponnathanburtoncomedymagic.html
Penn
& Teller
9 pm, (Dark Thurs. - Fri.) - Rio.
www.riolasvegas.com/casinos/rio/casino-entertainment/penn--teller-detail.html
Seth
Grabel - Variety Magic
6 pm, (Dark Sun. - Wed.) - Clarion.
www.visitlasvegas.com/event/seth-grabel---variety-magic/20776/
Superstars
of Magic
Steven Best & Cassandra, Special Guest Max Cleaver
9 pm - Plaza.
www.plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/superstars_of_magic
$15.00 off: www.vegas4locals.com/ couponsuperstarsofmagic.html
Tommy
Wind - A Unique Magic and Music Experience
6:30 pm. (Dark Tues.) - The TW Theatre
(Vegas Blvd between the MGM and Planet Hollywood).
Magic
In Production Shows
Bram
Charles
2 sets between 10 pm - 2 am (Dark Mon. - Thurs.)
The Can Can Room on Industrial.
Crazy
Girls
Tony Douglas - 9:30 pm (Dark Tues.) - Riviera.
www.rivierahotel.com/las-vegas-entertainment/crazy-girls/
Haunted
Vegas Show and Tour - Jac Hayden, Robert Allen.
9:30 pm, picks up at the Royal Resort.
www.hauntedvegastours.com
Sapphire
Las Vegas Comedy Hour
Comedians, Burlesque, Magicians, Variety Acts
Current Magicians: Chris Randall
8 pm, (Dark Sun.- Thurs,) - Sapphire Gentleman's Club, 3025
Industrial Rd.
www.sapphirelasvegas.com/las_vegas_vip_services/sapphire_comedy_hour
V
The Ultimate Variety Show
Featuring Melinda - First Lady of Magic
7 & 8:30, V Theater, Planet Hollywood
www.vtheshow.com/home.htm
Vegas
Close-Up Magic
Shimshi - Resident Magician - Wynn/Encore.
Seth Grabel - Fri. & Sat. 9-11 pm - Foundation Room,
Mandalay Bay.
Ben Seidman - Resident Magician - Mandalay Bay.
Cameron Shadow - Resident Magician - Pure Nightclub, Caesars
Palace.
Craig Keith performs bar magic, various times - Dick's Last
Resort, Excalibur.
JungleJosh - House Magician - Señor Frogs at Treasure
Island (Dark Mon.), 5 pm to 1 am. Table-hopping and Comedy
Magic on the stages. No Cover, No Min.
Smoothini - Wed. to Sun. 8 pm-10:30 at Hard Rock Café
(2nd Floor Bar); 11 pm to 2 am at Zingers, 3743 Las Vegas
Blvd. and after 2 am at New York New York's Pour 24.
Jamie
Porter's Radio Side Show Sat @ 5 am, KLAV FM 1230.
Las
Vegas Magic Organizations
Fantasma
I.B.M. Ring 257, 7 pm - 8:45, 1st Monday each month at Denny
& Lee's Magic Shop, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102. Free
Children's Classes at 5:45. No meeting if the 1st Monday
is a major Holiday. ($24 a year to be a member). Current
President and contact: John McClenahan, doctormagiclv@embarqmail.com
or 702-395-3856. www.ibm257.com
Darwin's
Magic Club 9 pm each Wed. at Boomers, 3200 Sirius Ave.
Upcoming
Special Events
August,
2013
Aug. 21: S.Capdes Variety Show - Magic, Music & More
to benefit YouthBuild USA. Starring: Christopher Karpiak,
S. Frank Stringham, Tyas Frantz, Scott Hitchcock, Bizzaro,
and Chuck Lane. 6 pm. - American Heritage Academy, 6126
S Sandhill Rd. Las Vegas.
September,
2013
September 16: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a Losander
lecture. 7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115 Dean Martin
Dr. #102, Non Fantasma Ring members $20.
www.ibm257.com
Sept.
19: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight - The
Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety Performance
Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
October,
2013
Oct 11-13: Focus on Street Magic presented by McBride's
Magic & Mystery School Teachers: Jeff McBride with Special
Guest Mario Morris
www.magicalwisdom.com
Oct.
16-19: Magic & Meaning Conference, presented by McBride's
Magic & Mystery School. Teachers: Jeff McBride, Eugene
Burger, Lawrence Hass, Bryce Kuhlman & Tobias Beckwith
and special guests Robert E. Neale, and Max Howard. - Residence
Inn, Henderson.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Oct.
17: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight - The
Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety Performance
Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
November,
2013
Nov. 6-7: Focus on Manipulation presented by McBride's Magic
& Mystery School. Two days with Jeff McBride in workshop
teaching stage manipulation.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Nov.
10-12: MINDvention 2013 Special Guest Star: Bob Cassidy.
Presenters include: Bruce Bernstein, Rainer Mees, Thomas
Heine, Allison Campbell, Paul Vigil, John Riggs, Cashetta,
Docc Hilford and more.
www.mindvention.net
Nov.
13-15: Master Class for Mentalism presented by McBride's
Magic & Mystery School. Teachers: Jeff McBride, Eugene
Burger, Lawrence Hass and special guests Ross Johnson.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Nov.
21: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight - The
Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety Performance
Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
December,
2013
Dec. 3-4: Focus on Mask, Mime & Magic presented by McBride's
Magic & Mystery School. Teacher: Jeff McBride.
www.magicalwisdom.com
Dec.
8: The Annual Fantasma Ring 257 Magician of the Year Gala
- Texas Station. Guest of Honor to be announced.
www.ibm257.com
Dec.
19: Jeff McBride's Wonderground 7:30 pm to midnight - The
Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety Performance
Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com
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8. 2013 September Magic Castle Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.
September
2-8th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Jason Latimer
Late: Johnny Ace Palmer
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: El Ropo
Late: Rafael Benatar
Palace
of Mystery
Larry Wilson
Mystina
Kenji Minemura
Peller
Theatre
Jan Rose & Danny Orleans
Fitzgerald
W.
C. Fields Bar
Pop Haydn
Friday
Luncheon
Johnny Ace Palmer
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Jan Rose & Danny Orleans
Lecture
8th
Danny Orleans & Jan Rose
September
9-15th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Chef Anton
Late: Rafael Benatar
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Danny Archer
Late: Joe M. Turner
Palace
of Mystery
Joe Monti
Losander
Stoil & Ekaterina
Peller
Theatre
Ron Saylor
Matt Vizio
W.
C. Fields Bar
Chris Korn
Friday
Luncheon
Rafael Benatar
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Greg Wilson
Lecture
15th
Danny Archer
September
16-22nd
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Bob Bolivar
Late: Steve Valentine
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Paul Green
Late: Fernando Keops
Palace
of Mystery
Jon Armstrong
Lindsay Benner
Danny Cole
PellerTheatrre
Paul Draper
Christian Cagigal
W.
C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason
Friday
Luncheon
Doc Eason
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Hillel
Lecture
22nd
Fernando Keops
September
23-29th
Close-Up Gallery
Early: Robert Jagerhorn
Late: Fernando Keops
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: J.Neal
Late: Dana Daniels
Palace
of Mystery
Tom Ogden
Dale Salwak
Victor & Diamond
Peller
Theatre
Jonathan Pendragon
Crow Garrett
W.
C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason
Friday
Luncheon
Robert Jagerhorn
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour
Dana Daniels
Lecture
29th
Dana Daniels
September
30 - October 6th
Close-Up
Gallery
Early: Cameron Francis
Late: Mark Matsumoto
Parlour
of Prestidigitation
Early: Robert Dorian
Late: David Gabbay
Palace
of Mystery
Bruce Gold
Chris Randall
David & Dania
Peller
Theatrre 4-6th
Eric Buss
Woody Pittman
W.
C. Fields Bar 3-6
Rich Cowley
Friday
Luncheon 4th
Cameron Francis
Saturday
& Sunday Brunch - Parlour 5-6th
Tim Mannix
Lecture
6th
Cameron Francis
October
7-13th - "Women In Magic Week"
Performers
are subject to change due to circumstances and availability
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9. Geoff Williams Upcoming England Lecture And Show Tour
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Message by Geoff Williams
My
upcoming England lecture & show tour:
September
Monday 16th -- Lecture: The Magic Circle, London
Wednesday 18th -- Lecture: International Magic, London
Saturday 21st -- Show: The Magic Circle, London
Sunday 22nd -- Lecture and Show: Exonian Magic Society convention,
Exeter
Monday 23rd -- Lecture: Manchester Magic Club
Tuesday 24th -- Lecture: Blackpool Magic Club
Thursday 26th -- Show: Conjuring at the Court, London
Friday 27th -- Show: Magicians at the Half Moon, Bishops,
Stortford
Saturday 28th -- Show: Smoke and Mirrors, Bristol
Sunday 29th -- Workshop: Watford
Monday 30th -- Lecture: Leicester Magic Club
October
Tuesday 1st -- Lecture: Watford Magic Club
Come
on out and say hi!
Geoff
Williams
Geoff@GeoffWilliamsMagic.com
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10. Updates So Far This Week On VanishLive.com
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Message by - Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
Updates
so far this week on VanishLive.com include:
-
Why there are so few woman magicians (?)
- Nick Lewin on the Magic of Mentoring
- Murray's Trick and Joke Shop in downtown Victoria closing
- Cris Johnsons' Success Series
- Carnival of Wonders Inspires Audience's Imagination
- Qigong master Wang Lin's last trick in the magic act
- No slowing down for Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee
- Searching for Eternal Life on David Copperfield's Private
Island
Plus
magic product spotlight on the Electric Dry Erase Board
by Cobra Magic, Final Destination by Matthew Wright, Ultimate
Self-Working Card Tricks 2, Logical Disconnect by Bob Cassidy,
Ultimate Control by Happie Amp, Wedge by Jesse Feinberg
and more.
VanishLive
features *DAILY* updates of magic news from around the globe
as it happens. Plus regular contributions from Jeff McBride,
Eugene Burger, Steve Spill, Nick Lewin, Keith Fields, Bizarro,
Paul Romhany, Richard Webster and others.
Visit
us today at :
http://www.VanishLive.com
-
Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
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11. Houdini Woodcut
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Message by Loren Kantor
I'm
a woodcut artist living in Los Angeles.
I
recently carved an original woodcut inspired by Houdini.
I
thought you might be interested. Here's a link to my blog:
http://woodcuttingfool.blogspot.com/2011/07/master-of-mystery.html
Sincere
Regards,
Loren
Kantor
lorenwoodcuts@gmail.com
woodcuttingfool.blogspot.com
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12. Italian Magic Lecture By Shaun Yee
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Message by Barry Khoo
Barrini
Magical Productions
Presents:
Italian
Magic Lecture by
Shaun Yee
Malaysia
born but based in Italy and had performed in cabarets, night
clubs, supper clubs, hotels, theatre-restaurants, theatres,
television and cruise ships in Asia & Europe. He is
an inventor of many original magic effects, written books
& DVDs and runs a Magic Studio in Milan and an Online
Magic Shop. Shaun is currently the President of Ring 223
of The International Brotherhood of Magicians.
The
Lecture
Thoughts in Sympathy | Ring & Rope Routine | Expert
Card Manipulation
Dealer
Show
After the lecture, the lecture hall will turn into an International
Dealer's Room
Showcasing the latest magic products from Italy & Europe
for sale!
The
Lunch
Mt Erskine Hai Nan Western Menu
Chicken Chop | Fish & Chips | Pork Chop
Plus 1 House Drink
*lunch serve from 12:30pm to 1:45pm*
Date:
7th September, 2013, Saturday
Time: 12:30pm to 6pm
Ticket: RM30/=
RM35/- at the door
Venue: Mt Erskine Hainan Western - New Outlet
29-A Jalan Trengganu, 10460 Georgetown, Penang Island Malaysia
For
more details and tickets, kindly contact:
Barry Khoo
Barrini Magical Productions
Penang, Malaysia
Handphone: 012-4833-420
Email: barrini.magic@gmail.com
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13. New Magic Chat, Ad-FREE!
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Message by Aaron Smith
There
is a new online magic community featuring a magic chat.
Ad-free! It's a group of magicians who like to chat about
magic and life in general with those in the know.
Visit
http://cybergician.com for instant access!
Would
you like to offer a magic chat on your website? Cybergician
offers customized versions of the chat so you can link to
a page you control. Offer your own ads and information without
competition. It's FREE!
Email
info@cybergician.com for details or visit the chat directly,
http://cybergician.com
Help
us spread the word. Thank You!
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14. Palmerston North Magic Circle Convention
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Message by Andrew Wilson (New Zealand)
In
Palmerston North 26th - 28 October 2013
Starring Joe Monti (USA) and Marcello Insua (Argentina)
Adult
Registration $90
Wife/Partner/Student/Parent of student $50
Cheques
to Palmerston North Magic Circle (Inc.) Convention 2013
Direct payment to 116900-0023950-11 (please include your
name)
Send
your completed forms to the Organiser: Andrew Wilson, 174
Nannestad Line, RD 5, Feilding 4775. jmwilson@xtra.co.nz
and phone 06 329 29 28
Registration
form go to:
http://www.magicnewzealand.com/email/Registration%20form.pdf
The
Convention Venue is The Speirs Centre (part of PNBHS) Featherston
Street
The Convention Hotel is Travelodge, 175 Cuba St, Palmerston
North. Phone 06 366 5895; email tpmr@travelodge.co.nz with
a convention deal of $105 for a double room and $141 including
a full breakfast for two.
A
first sketch of our Programme of Events
Saturday
26th October
4.30
p.m. Registration at the Travelodge Hotel in Cuba St from
4.30 p.m. and then also at the restaurant.
6.30 Chinatown Restaurant in Cuba St for a meal (Buffet
or from the Menu)
7.45 Cabaret Show from our international stars Joe Monti
and Marcello plus Roderick Mulgan and other invited performers.
Other magical surprises and a Raffle.
Sunday
27th October
9.15
Welcome to the Convention venue; registrations
9.30 - 11a.m. Lecture from Joe Monti
11-12 Morning tea (supplied) and dealers
12-1 lecture from Richard Webster (length to be confirmed)
Lunch
2.15
- 3.45 Lecture from Marcello Insua of Tango Magic
3.45 Afternoon tea (supplied) dealers
4.30 - 5.30 Another lecture to be confirmed
Supper
7.30
Gala Show (also open to the public) compered by Michael
Woolf and starring our headliners Joe Monti and Marcello
plus John Zealando (vent), Adrian Kirk (juggler), El Gregoe
(stand-up magic), Joel Fenton, Dancers, and some others
to be confirmed.
Party
after the show in The Speirs Centre or at the hotel (or
both)
Monday
28th October
9.30a.m.
Bring and Buy tables (so bring tricks, books, DVDs etc to
sell, buy or swap)
Dealers will begin to pack up
Pippity-Pop Balloon workshop (and she may figure earlier
in the convention as well)
12 Noon Convention ends
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15. Magic New Zealand App
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Magic New Zealand now has its very own app that can be launched
on any tablet.
Go
to: www.app.cat/magicnewzealand on your tablet to download
the FREE Magic New Zealand app.
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16. e-zine Archives
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Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e-zine go to:
www.magicnewzealand.com click on the red button center right
"Archives"
When you enter the archive the e-zines are in issue order
in folders for each year and are Coded, e.g. 001 Nov06 1999.txt
first three numbers (001) denote issue number, then the
date (Nov06) and the last figures the year (1999)
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