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Issue Number: #1048
Date: Sunday 15th September 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. Looking For "Magi-Techs" To Work With Jeff
Hobson
3. Jon Stetson's Review Of "Scryer's 13" By Richard
Webster
4. Remarkable Magic #318 - Nick Lewin
5. Most Embarrassing Moment - #311 - Kyle Peron
6. The 77th Annual British Ring Convention
7. For Sale The Blaney Lighted Sword Cabinet
8. Updates So Far This Week On VanishLive.com
9. John Taylor's Suspended Animation 5
10. A Page On Neil Patrick Harris
11. IBM/SAM 2014 Convention Hotel
12. I.B.M. /S.A.M. 2014 Magic Championships
13. FISM Europe 2014 Convention
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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The Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc. Annual Awards
Night: A Tribute to the Benny's will be on Sunday 13th October
2013. It is going to be held at the Crown Plaza, 128 Albert
Street, Auckland, New Zealand. Doors will open at 5pm for
a 6pm start.
I
was delighted to learn that my granddaughter Aleshia Spiers
who is a fourth generation magician is one of the three
nominees for this year's Rising Star Award.
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2. Looking For "Magi-Techs" To Work With Jeff
Hobson
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Message by Jeff Hobson (US)
Looking
for "Magi-Techs" to work Jeff Hobson's new magical
theatrical experience aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's new
ship, the Getaway in a custom, one-of-a-kind venue designed
just for the production. 5 magicians will perform during
the show. The show will run indefinitely.
The
contracts are 4 months at a time. Need EXPERIENCED magic
stage techs with onstage assisting. Experience in performance
of magic helpful but not necessary. Male or female applicants
accepted. 6 days per week, 2 shows per night. Weekly cruise
itineraries out of Miami with ports of call in St. Thomas,
St. Maartan, and Nassua Bahamas.
Duties
are: pre-show set up, post show resets, setting and striking
props during show, maintenance and minor repair of props,
onstage assisting of acts, and the possibility of being
an understudy. You would be dedicated to only the show and
no other duties are required on the ship. You would have
flights, room and meals supplied. Rehearsal week required
October 27th through November 4th, 2013. Regular, 4 month
contract starts December 28th, 2013 through May 10th, 2014.
Booking this position NOW.
Please
contact Jeff Hobson at magicmail@mac.com if seriously interested
and available.
Jeff
Hobson -
Creator of The Illusionarium - Norwegian's newest entertainment
experience aboard the Getaway. Sailing January 2014. Click
link below:
http://www.getaway.ncl.com/ship/entertainment/illusionarium/
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3. Jon Stetson's Review Of "Scryer's 13" By Richard
Webster
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Message by Jon Stetson (US)
It's
hard to believe that it's only two years since Neal Scryer
burst onto the mentalism scene. People in the know have
known him by his real name for decades, but everyone was
caught by surprise when he agreed to let Richard Webster
write up his ideas and effects.
In
less than two years, Neal and Richard have produced six
books, full of dynamic routines using deceptively simple
means. I love them all, but think the most recent one, "Scryer's
13", is the best so far. Neal shares twelve original
effects, and 13 of his friends contribute their favorite
ideas and effects. My favorite effect in the book is Neal's
"Killer Easy Coin Bend."
I
saw Neal perform it three times and couldn't detect the
switch. It's a typical example of Neal's thinking. The method
is simple - ridiculously simple - and it's now something
I perform all the time.
The
other 13 contributors are Keith Barry, Meraux Dantes, Jerome
Finley, Sidnee Free, Docc Hilford, Ross Johnson, Ted Karmilovich,
Darrell Mac, Tony Michaels, Richard Osterlind, Sandra Sisti,
Peter Turner, and Richard Webster. Joe Curcillo wrote the
Foreword, and I had the honor of writing the Afterword.
The
book is available from Steven's Magic, Tannen's Magic, and
www.deceptionary.com. This book has my highest recommendation.
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4. Remarkable Magic #318 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
A
few words about Focus.
This
week I want to say a few words about a very important topic
that does not get the attention it deserved. Focus. It is
a vital factor in taking your show from fairly good to really
good. If that sounds like a plan, then stick with me for
a few hundred words while we focus on focus.
My
first real discovery of how you could use focus to control
an audience was as a very young magician watching Billy
McComb transfix the entire audience at the London Palladium
putting a coin inside an empty mixer bottle. It was a power
object lesson and it took me many years to fully understand
it.
How
could a magician stand onstage in London's finest variety
theatre and entertain a huge auditorium with two such tiny
items? Eventually I realized it was all about focus. While
the focus never made the two objects larger, it certainly
made them more important and caused the audience to watch
more carefully. That's why the trick got the huge reaction
that it did.
The
first, and simplest, way the focus was controlled was via
the lighting. A tight spotlight on the action made the coin,
the bottle and the performers hands into the center of attention
for everyone present. In addition the way Billy focused
his own attention on the props caused the onlookers to do
likewise.
Another
entire sense was focused when he tapped the bottle sharply
with the coin and the entire theatre could hear the resulting
'clink.' The proximity of the coin/bottle to the microphone
around his neck made this a much more profound sound within
the theatre. It is easy to underestimate the importance
of ambient sound in performing magic.
The
simplest example of how to use focus to your advantage is
to realize that you are focusing your attention on the audience
when you are making eye contact with them. This in return
causes them to focus on your face-just what you want if
you are selling a joke with the help of your facial gestures
and reactions. On the other hand, if you have a small prop
in your hands then all you need to do is stare intently
at it in order to influence the audience into doing likewise.
This is a very simple but extremely important point.
Curiously
enough some of the very least focused magic that I see performed
is by mediocre illusionists who seem to think that the larger
sized props they use are a surefire way to be seen. If you
are sawing a lady in half then it is vital at one point
to really focus the audience's attention on the blade involved
in the effect.
Another
amateurish give away in an illusion show is the half-assed
twirls, turns and awkward dance steps that sometimes pass
for choreography in such shows. The job of an assistant
is to focus attention on the trick that is taking place.
Are you a bad dance act or a good magic show? Make your
decision and live with it.
As
an example of unfocused action think about the female assistants
you have seen padlocking the magician inside a sub trunk,
and doing a high kick in the air as they display each and
every lock before attaching them to the hasps on the crate.
This is wasted time and energy that looks dated and dumb
and in no way contributes to the action in the effect.
With
a top-notch illusion show every movement is planned to draw
attention, not solely to the performers, but in particular
to what they are doing and to the action of the ongoing
magic in the act. Just because you can do something doesn't
always mean that you should. Being precise and focused is
a much better procedure than being random or 'overdone'.
The
reason a comedian spends most of his time trying to cut
unnecessary words from his routine is because it more clearly
focuses the audience on the important words in the joke,
the words that get the laugh. The same is true for physical
actions which can just be distracting and get in the way.
By focusing your words and actions you maximize the impact
of the magic when it arrives.
My
rule of thumb is to keep cutting things down to the basics
(i.e. focusing) until you achieve the maximum impact with
the minimum effort. Ideally it should look like the magic
is happening on its own-- just because you happen to be
there. In the 40 years since I have been performing in the
United States I spent the first 20 learning what to do and
when, and the last 20 making it look like I'm not doing
anything.
My
email address is nicklewin1@mac.com
My blog is at www.remarkablemagic.com
My web site/online store is www.nicklewin.com
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5. Most Embarrassing Moment - #311 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
I am on stage at a festival and set to do a 30 min stage
illusion show, then 1 hour strolling and then another 30
min stage show. At the end of the first stage show I do
my modern style sword basket illusion. A Great and theatrical
piece performed in a serious style and to powerful music.
Well that was HOW it was supposed to happen.
It's hot, humid and I am wearing the wrong pants. 96 degrees
in the shade and I grabbed the tux pants that were just
a tad bit well, tight. I figured I have performed on stage
many times before so how hard could this possibly be?
Well the show starts and 5 minutes in my pants are already
riding up where they should not ever go. Not only riding
up but sticking and staying there. Now as good at misdirection
as we sometimes are, there was no technique in any book
I ever read for the anti-butt wedgy move.
As they say the show most go on and so it did in pain. I
get to the part where I dramatically take the sword and
swing it in an arc towards the sword basket. The music is
upbeat and powerful, I am upbeat and in my pose. I lunge.
Then the world suddenly changed. Somehow I did not realize
they installed central air in the backside of my pants.
The music also sounded different to me. I never recalled
a sound of RIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP coming from that piece of music
before. Yes folks I tore my pants. No I do not mean a little
rip. I mean it ripped all the way from the backside underneath
and the only thing holding the pants on was the elastic
band.
I learned an important lesson at that exact moment in time.
ALWAYS wear the same color underwear as the pants you are
wearing. Me.. Nope. Tightie Whities against black tux pants
and an audience of 600 people staring and wondering what
this was all about.
I suddenly became the master of a new move. The move I called
"never bend over or turn and hold the prop as close
to my crotch as I possibly could till the show was over."
I got very good at this move. I end the show and side step
off the stage.
Now it dawns on me. I have an hour of strolling magic to
do and another 30 min stage show. I am in the middle of
nowhere and getting new pants is not an option. What to
do. Ok kid do not panic... DUCT TAPE!!!! Oh yes folks duct
tape saved my life. A roll of black duct tape and 10 minutes
later and I was wearing what looked like a black duct tape
diaper. Not only on the outside but the inside as well.
The inside I soon realized not such a good idea in the heat.
Duct tape sticks and when it does, it is not moving. Trying
to get it off slow or fast. Still HURTS!!!!!
So as a pro I am doing my strolling magic and I realize
that my duct tape pants was such misdirection I could have
walked an elephant on to that field and no one would have
seen anything. So like a trooper I started coming up with
every single duct tape pants style jokes I could think of.
If there was ever jokes about duct tape and ripping your
pants, I suddenly knew them all or made them up.
So it comes time for my last show. No problem the lights
are not on and it is dim and finally the duct tape blends
in. This could be good. I could get through this. NOPE.
Lighting guy decides to do me a favor and turn the lights
and spots on. Now lighting on duct tape looks weird and
let's just say it GLISTENS!!!! I have now become the duct
tape superhero. Suddenly the serious show turned into a
comedy in a second... I was ok with that. My goal became
make them laugh their pants off. At least they would feel
like me.
So what did I learn from all of this:
1) You got to do what you got to do
2) Always have duct tape ... always
3) Go with the flow, if you can't beat them, join them
I'll never forget that day and I certainly will not forget
trying to remove it all. OUCH!!!!
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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6. The 77th Annual British Ring Convention
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Message by Geoffrey Newton
PRO and Advertising Manager
Looking
Back at Buxton
The
77th annual British Ring Convention took place in Buxton
(Derbyshire) from 4th - 8th September where several hundred
magicians gathered for 5 days of events in this lovely spa
town. Described by almost everyone I spoke to as a very
friendly convention it started with the usual formal opening
ceremony and then the magic began. The first show featured
Ali Cardabra, Michael Carr and Bertie Pearce all admirably
linked together with "Mr. Sunshine" himself Mike
O'Brien. Well Mike you did manage to conjure up four of
the five days with sunshine!
The
Gala of Youth (Wednesday) showed us all that the future
of magic is in safe hands with Mandy Fletcher, Edward Hilsum
(who went on to be a prize winner - see later in this article)
Megan and Sonny Pennington. They were all well looked after
by the well established performer Paul Dabek. The Stars
of the Future (Sunday morning) generally with younger students
of magic showed again magic continues to generate interest
with the up and coming generation.
The
convention awards were as follows: The Zina Bennett close
up Competition produced the following winners: First Steve
Faulkner Second Matthew Le Motte, Third Craig Petty and
Dave Forrest taking the Rovi Shield for the best work with
playing cards. In the British Ring Stage competition winners
were: First Oliver Tabor (who also took the Dittia Shield
for manipulation and the Originality Trophy) Second Edward
Hilsum and Third Atmosfear. The dealers trophy went to Practical
Magic and winning the Ali Bongo Micro Marathon being Bharat
Patel.
The
lectures and workshops covered a good range of topics and
I heard favourable remarks about all of them. In the Octagon
there was audience seating for the lectures and the dealers
all seemed happy with the arrangement of being set out round
the perimeter. New in the dealers hall/ registration area
this year was Face Painting Plus (Pam Cooper) who seemed
to generate considerable interest in this aspect of the
children's market. Also new, Jemma Tynan's Pop Up Museum
which gave professional advice on restoration and storage
of props.
The
"People" section had talks on Ian Adair, Davenport's,
Alan Shaxon, Randini, Patrick Page and Oriental Magicians.
To
make things a little different and varied some new aspects
of show business were included this year. The hilarious
act of Men in Coats registered well as did the Rat Pack
vocals (mixed with magic) from Joe Swing. Opera singer Kyla
Lingley (in the opera House - where else!) registered well
in the Gala Show. Talking of which, both the public shows
received enthusiastic attendances and have firmly stamped
our name in Buxton. Perhaps a future visit could be considered
sometime.
To
all the performers, lecturers, dealers, organisers, delegates,
advertisers and everyone else involved thank you for making
this a successful convention for the IBM British Ring and
please make a note of the 2014 convention which is 24th
- 28th September in Bournemouth. Further information will
be provided on www.magicconvention.co.uk as it becomes available.
Our 2013-2014 President Neil Roberts was installed on the
8th September 2013 and started, as so many of us did with
a Christmas present of a magic set and developed an interest
and talent for magic and illusion.
Neil
became an award winner in the 1980s leading to appearances
on Gala Shows at magical conventions in Britain and Europe.
These
days he is often to be found behind the scenes devising
and directing shows, but he is also an accomplished stage
and cabaret performer in his own right.
Neil
first joined the British Ring in 1980 and attended his first
convention at Brighton that year. He has been actively involved
in every convention since then; first as a competitor in
the annual competition for nine consecutive years, then
as a member of the convention stage crew, prior to taking
over as Stage Director in 1995.
Now
he will move out from working behind the scenes as he takes
on the mantle of British Ring President for the next twelve
months and looks forward to visiting various magic societies
throughout Great Britain and further afield as an ambassador
for the society.
Geoffrey
Newton
PRO and Advertising Manager
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7. For Sale The Blaney Lighted Sword Cabinet
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Message by Walter Blaney (US)
Note
from Walter
For
anyone interested, or if you know of anyone who might be
interested, my good friend Paul Gertner is offering for
sale the Blaney Lighted Sword Cabinet which I invented and
marketed. It is also known as The Great Escape. A wonderful
stage illusion, and one of the all time best for using close
up at trade shows. Paul had great results, but now no longer
can do illusions in his work. He can be contacted at info@gertner.com
I'm sure you can get a real bargain.
You
can read all about the illusion, the current new price,
photos, description, accolades and video at:
http://www.walterblaney.com/illusions/greatescape.html
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8. 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:
-
A new 35 minute video interview with David Copperfield
- Magician PC Sorcar Junior to cast spell with words
- The Ten Greatest Movies About Magic and Magicians
- Magic Man Steps Up to Leadership
- Magician Khabir Khan acknowledged by Malaysia Book of
Records
- Is Online Business Card Printing Right For You?
Plus
'In-Depth with Dan Harlan' by Floyd Collins, a feature-length
interview where Dan holds nothing back.
Lots
of feedback last week from our incredible automaton video
last week, our current video of the week is from Professor
Richard Wiseman - Ten More Bets You'll Always Win.
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.
Bookmark
us today at:
http://www.VanishLive.com
Check
the tabs at the top - Magic News, Articles, Product Spotlight
and Competitions. You can also use the calendar on the right-hand-side
to view each day's content to ensure that you don't miss
anything. Signup for free updates by putting your email
address in the subscription box at the right.
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9. John Taylor's Suspended Animation 5
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Message by John Taylor (Australia)
Now
available, John Taylor's Suspended Animation 5. This new
version of SA gives the illusionist the power to perform
Suspended Animation 2 or 3 man but with a see-through pedistal?
Imagine being able to magically produce your assistant at
the start of the routine and then go into a super-fast Suspended
exchange without the need for a hidden assistant? The new
SA-5 innovations make this possible! After having built,
test driven and perfected 4 other Suspended props personally
all I can say is the 5th model, SA-5, is as good as it gets!
Interested
parties may contact me directly at info@suspendedanimationillusion.com
or visit the website for more information www.suspendedanimationillusion.com
Bill Smith and William Kennedy are the ONLY authorised builders
of Suspended Animation.
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10. A Page On Neil Patrick Harris
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Message by William Bowers (US)
October
issue of Vanity Fair: a page on Neil Patrick Harris
"He shares with Johnny Carson, Steve Martin, Woody
Allen, Dick Van Dyke, and Dick Cavett a lifelong enthusiasm
for magic. Among his favorite routines of all time is Martin's
"The Great Flydini" bit, wherein the comedian
silently pulled an impressive succession of objects - eggs,
a lit cigarette, a ringing telephone, a Luciano Pavarotti
puppet - out of his pants.
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11. IBM/SAM 2014 Convention Hotel
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Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel
800 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, Missouri 63101 USA
Telephone: 1-888-236-2427
HotelWebsite:
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10723061
(You MUST use this link not the hotel website or other reservation
system)
Room rates: $115/night, single or double, plus applicable
taxes - Add $20.00 for each additional occupant
Room rate guaranteed until cut-off date of June 9, 2014
Room
rate is applicable 3 days prior and 3 days following convention
dates, subject to availability.
Complimentary
self-parking (regularly $16/day) in the hotel garage for
all overnight guests for duration of the convention.
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12. I.B.M. /S.A.M. 2014 Magic Championships
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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 $5,000.
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 $5,000 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 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
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 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
For
more information on the convention go to: www.ibmsam.com
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13. FISM Europe 2014 Convention
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Message by Condette Williams
Since
our last newsletter more of you have registered in this
wonderful magical adventure. The organizing team is very
sensitive to this trust that you, magicians from all countries,
give to it by accepting to participate in the second European
Congress Magic FISM 2014 (ECM).
Lennart
Green and Bebel were the first artists who subscribed to
this meeting. Absent from our congress since 2000 for the
first one and 2009 for the second one, they will make us
dream with their well-known talents.
As
John Pye said in the first newsletter, the soonest you get
your subscription, the more we can prepare quickly trays
dream and unpublished lectures and you will have a better
sit.
To
receive the newsletter of the European championship of Magic
2014 go to: http://news.ecm2014fism.com/
To
register in the conference go to: www.ecm2014fism.com
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14. Palmerston North Magic Circle Convention
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Message by Andrew Wilson (New Zealand)
Palmerston
North 26th - 28th October 2013
Hosted
by the Palmerston North Magic Circle (Inc.) and supported
by IBM Ring 160
With
Joe Monti (USA), Marcelo Insua (Argentina), Richard Webster
GMM (New Zealand) and El Gregoe MNZM GMM (New Zealand)
To
register go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/email/pn.pdf
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
Early
Bird Registration by the 6th September will cost $90 for
magicians and $50 for wives, partners, students and parents
of students. This includes Sunday's refreshments at morning
and afternoon tea and a Gala Show Ticket.
Late
registrations after 7th September will be $120 and $70.
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.
Our
headliner stars for the convention are Joe Monti, celebrated
comedy magician from USA, and Marcelo Insua, FISM Gold Medal
winner for Invention in 2012 and Richard Webster GMM international
recognised icon for mentalism.
Marcelo
is a specialist in coin magic, owns Tango Magic in Argentina,
and will be bringing his special coins in various denominations
including NZ currency.
Palmerston
North Magicians' Convention Programme
Saturday
26 Oct
4
p.m. Travelodge Hotel: Informal gathering and first registrations.
Coffee etc; Bar open.
Pippity Pop, the balloon sculpture expert will run an on-going
workshop in the hotel.
5.30 Speirs Centre: setting up lights/screen and dealers'
room. Performers can inspect the stage and talk to technicians.
Some dealers may be in action in the Dealers' Room.
7 for 7.30 Valentine's Restaurant, Featherston Street. Bar
Open. Buffet dinner and Cabaret. This is an extra cost of
$34. Registration continues in Valentine's bar. Cabaret
includes Joe Monti, Marcelo, Joel Howlett, Roderick Mulgan,
Jon Zealando GMM, Bill Seagraves (compere).
Sunday
27 Oct
9.00
Welcome to the Convention. Introduction of our Stars: Joe
Monti, Marcelo, Joel Howlett, Richard Webster GMM, El Gregoe
GMM, Pippity Pop. Invitation to buy raffle tickets.
9.15 First Lecture (90 mins) by Joe Monti
10.45 a.m. Morning tea (supplied). Visit the dealers.
11.30 a.m. Second Lecture (60 mins) by Richard Webster GMM
on mental magic.
12.30 Lunch Break (Visit local eateries)
2 p.m. Third lecture from Marcelo Insua - Mr Tango (90mins)
3.30 Afternoon Tea
4 p.m. Fourth Lecture from Joel Howlett (60 mins)
5.15 El Gregoe's Kidabra Lecture: 'How to hold an audience
without a rope' (60 mins)
7.30 Gala Show: Extra Tickets and public tickets: $25 and
family 2 adult 2 children $70
Performers:
Michael Woolf (Compere), Joe Monti, Marcelo Insua - Mr Tango,
Bill Seagraves, Adrian Kirk (Juggler), El Gregoe GMM, Zappo
and Joel Howlett.
After
the Show: Travelodge Bar
El Gregoe GMM: comedy trick and vent
Joel Howlett: manipulations to music
Bill Seagraves
Marcelo
Interval
El
Gregoe GMM comedy magic bit
Adrian Kirk (juggler)
Zappo
Joe Monti
Monday
28 Oct
9.30 Pippity Pop Balloon Informal Workshop in the Speirs
Centre
Last chance with the Dealers.
Conventioneers buy and sell tables. Bring your priced books,
tricks, DVDs and so forth.
12 Noon. The Convention closes.
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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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"Archives"
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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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