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Issue Number: #990
Date: Sunday 10th February 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. Richard Webster's Magic Evening
3. Richard Webster Honoured As Grand Master Of Magic
4. Vanish Magic Magazine Available On Free E-Reader
5. Making Mentalism Meaningful - A Chat With Paul Draper
6. I.B.M. And S.A.M. 2014 Combined Convention Update
7. Remarkable Magic #290 - Nick Lewin
8. To Clean Up Or Not - #288 - Kyle Peron
9. Magic - Art, Craft Or Neither - Part 3
10. Secrets In Africa - Magic's Greatest Adventure
11. Attend A Mega-Convention For Just $99!!!
12. Magic Camp Scholarships
13. The Japan Cup 2013 (Close-up Magic Convention)
14. Darwin Ortiz Returning To The Sugden Theater
15. Masters Of Magic Convention
16. RG Smith's 26th Annual Comedy & Magic Spectacular
17. 34th Abbott Magic Close-up Convention
18. 2013 New Zealand Lectures - Diary Now
19. Magic New Zealand App
20. e-zine Archives
21. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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The high light of the week for me was presenting the highest
New Zealand magic award "Grand Master of Magic"
to Richard Webster. See items 2 & 3.
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Michele and I really enjoyed watching Matthew Wright's lecture
in Auckland which was up there with the best of them. Everyone
who attended were thoroughly entertained. Matthew has a
fantastic personality, is an excellent performer needless
to say his sales table of goodies just vanished out the
door!
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Tommy Orchard (Orchante) was rushed to hospital after having
a heart attack on Saturday. The doctor said Tom has to be
the luckiest man on the planet as the artery was almost
totally blocked and he was lucky the ambulance was called
when it was. He will be transferred back to the DRI as soon
as there is a bed available and expects to be in hospital
for about a week. Tommy has many magical friends around
the world and if you would like to send his wife Veronica
message for him email orchante@uwclub.net
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2. Richard Webster's Magic Evening
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Message by Jim Squires (US)
I've
been lucky enough to attend almost all of Richard Webster's
magic evenings over the years, but the one he had this week
was the most amazing one yet. Just as Richard was about
to introduce the featured entertainer, Matthew Wright from
the UK, several magicians came into the hall, and one of
them, Stan Goudge, told the audience about New Zealand's
premier magic award, the Grand Master of Magic. He then
proceeded to congratulate Richard on becoming a Grand Master.
To say Richard was gob-smacked is to put it mildly. I've
never seen anyone look as stunned and surprised as he did.
Alan Watson, President of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians,
and also a Grand Master, presented Richard with the award,
and Mick Peck, President of the Shore City Magicians Club,
presented Margaret with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
After
this, Richard introduced Matthew Wright, a two-time FISM
winner, and Magic Circle Close Up Magician of the year in
2008. Our expectations were extremely high. I have to say
he surpassed mine. Matthew has a wonderful sense of humour
that kept us laughing continually, as he presented his well-honed,
highly professional act. His sleight of hand with cards
was incredible, and also highly entertaining, as everything
was accompanied by a delightful story about a recurring
dream he has. A non magician friend of mine was brave enough
to lend him his wedding ring, and freaked out totally when
the ring, after a series of mishaps, disappeared completely,
and finally returned inside a walnut, which happened to
be inside a lemon, one of the loads from Matthew's Cups
and Balls routine.
Matthew's
wonderful stage presence, charm, humour, and audience skills,
not to mention his unbelievable magic, make him one of the
best magicians I've ever seen. I'm still chuckling, days
later.
Congratulations,
Richard, on becoming a Grand Master of Magic. Thank you
Richard and Margaret for hosting yet another wonderful evening.
As always, the wine was excellent, and your daughter's baking
was superb. I can't wait for your next magic evening.
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3. Richard Webster Honoured As Grand Master Of Magic
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Message by Mick Peck - President SCMC President
Richard
Webster was awarded the prestigious Grand Master of Magic
medallion in a surprise ceremony in front of friends and
family this week. The award was jointly presented by the
Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians and the Shore City Magicians
Club. BAM Secretary Stan Goudge gave the citation. The medallion
was presented by BAM President and Benny Award Winner Alan
Watson and SCMC President Mick Peck presented Margaret Webster
with a floral tribute.
Grand
Master of Magic Citation by Stan Goudge for the presentation
to Richard Webster on Monday 4th February 2013 reads:
There
exists a list of New Zealand Magicians who have graced the
art and craft of magic over a long period, and who have
been honoured by their peers as a Grand Master of Magic.
That roll of honour was begun in 1969 with the name of Edgar,
"the Great Benyon." Since then 15 names have been
added. Sixteen magicians in all over a period of forty four
years. A small and select band. That list includes the names
of Jack Read, Jon and Janet Zealando, Jim Reilly, Harold
Chandler, Francis Newmarch, Peter and Phillipa Evans, Tony
Wilson, Barry Brook, Bernard Reid, Burns Scandrett, Wayne
Rogers, Alan Watson, Greg Britt and Ken Bates. Why am I
telling you all this, it is because tonight we are to add
a new name to that list. The seventeenth Grand Master is
Richard Webster. The award is being made jointly by the
Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians, and the Shore City Magicians
Club.
Richard
has many credentials as an author, a psychic entertainer,
a hypnotist, and prolific publisher of books. I understand
that Richard has sold over ten million books worldwide.
Other people have noted his contribution to these areas
and he has received numerous awards for these accomplishments.
But we are more concerned tonight with his contribution
to the world of magic.
Richard
became interested in magic at the age of eight. His mother
read tea leaves and used her wedding ring tied to a piece
of string to determine the sex of unborn babies. Richard
was too young to join the New Zealand Society of Magicians,
you had to be fourteen years of age, so he just read books,
devoured anything he could read and developed his own tricks
and magical style. In later years his company Brookfield
Press was to publish 29 of his books on magic.
He
had an early interest in hypnotism after seeing the Great
Franquin's show that toured New Zealand in 50's and 60's,
and later he was to publish in the United States his video
course, The Richard Webster Hypnotism Show in 1995. It was
the first instructional video on how to become a stage hypnotist.
When
he left school he worked for William Collins the book publisher
and in his early twenties was living in London. One day
while in Vienna, walking past a magic shop he went in, purchased
several magic tricks, and the magic bug came back again,
in the guise of Riccardo the Magician. Richard developed
his children's act with Ronnie the Rabbit. He was a successful
entertainer for children's parties in family homes, and
also worked as a magician in New Zealand malls. He competed
with distinction in the Children's' Entertainer and the
Mentalism sections at New Zealand Magician's Conventions.
He was interested in ventriloquism and after all these years
he still has the Ronnie the Rabbit who sometimes makes an
appearance at grandchildren's parties. From 1972-1998 Richard
was a busy children's entertainer, mentalist and hypnotist.
Richard
joined the BAM and was a member from 1987-1995, and President
in 1987-88 and Vice President in 1989 and 1991. As well
as a stage performer and a hypnotherapist, he authored seven
magical videos including The Close-Up Mentalism of Richard
Webster in 1988.
But
it was the allied arts, that is additional ways of entertaining
that were allied to magic, that interested Richard more,
and so he increasingly become interest in Mentalism and
the magic of the mind. Richard is one of a handful of psychic
entertainers that dominate the international world of Mentalism.
He has performed in many venues around the world and his
books on these subjects are warmly purchased, avidly read,
and willingly endorsed by the top flight of performers.
One example: His Great For Two Book Test is the book test
used by Kreskin, Peter Reveen, Paul Daniels, Alan Watson,
Paul Romhany and many other leading professionals.
At
the 29th New Zealand Magicians Convention held in Auckland
in December 2008, Richard Webster was presented with a Lifetime
Achievement Award in recognition of a lifetime dedicated
to excellence in writing magical literature." The presentation
by the Awards Committee of Magic New Zealand, like this
one tonight, was a surprise, unexpected but deserved.
Webster
the book man, who has written over a hundred publications,
is interested in helping other promising New Zealand authors.
He set up the "The Richard Webster Popular Fiction
Award" in 2000, to help encourage New Zealand writers
to write popular books for an international market. Richard
provides a $5,000 prize for the winning entry each year.
Some
of his best writing for magicians has appeared in New Zealand's
own magic magazine entitled Magicana, a bi-monthly periodical
for which he has written a column over many years, (since
the late 80's) sharing some favourite routines and ideas
from the vast store of his experience. He has featured in
other magical periodicals like The Linking Ring, Magigram,
Alakazam!, Magik, The New Invocation, Genii and Vanish Magazine.
Richard
is Patron of the Shore City Magicians Club, and is a regular
attender and performer at meetings. He is keen to develop
the skills and abilities of the young magicians, and has
donated many magic books to the society's library.
Before
the presentation is made I want to read to you all the criteria
for the Grand Master of Magic Award. "its purpose is
to honour those magicians who are acknowledged by their
fellow magicians to be masters of the art and craft of magic.
The recipients first and foremost must be magical performers
of a high standard. In addition they might be originators
of magical effects, or administrators giving time and expertise
to running societies and conventions. They could be consistent
competition winners, or have an international standing,
or be known only in the New Zealand setting. But above all
they are people who have served magic well, have graced
our art, and made a special contribution over many years.
When making the award consideration must also be given to
the standard achieved by the previous recipients."
To
this proud tradition we now add a new name. Please acknowledge
Richard Webster our new Grand Master of Magic. The presentation
of the Grand Master Medallion is to be made by Alan Watson,
the President of the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians Incorporated.
Mick Peck President of the Shore City Magicians Club will
present flowers to Margaret Webster. The presentation to
Margaret is an acknowledgement of her contribution to Richard's
achievements.
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4. Vanish Magic Magazine Available On Free E-Reader
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Message by Paul Romhany - Editor Vanish Magazine
Vanish
Magic Magazine Edition 6 is now available on www.revizzit.com
using their free e-reader. Simply download the e-reader
on your computer (Mac or PC) and you can get the freebie
Vanish Magic Magazine latest edition. It's incredible because
you can view the magazine in single page, double page (which
it is designed to be viewed in) and even the entire magazine
in one screen!
Other
features include using the video links as they open up in
the e-reader making it much easier to navigate back and
forth - this is a major step forward to Vanish Magic Magazine.
The team at Revizzit are also working on an APP so very
soon you can get the magazine as a downloadable APP - stay
tuned!!
Visit:
http://www.revizzit.com to get your free e-reader than head
over to freebies and get Vanish edition 6
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5. Making Mentalism Meaningful - A Chat With Paul Draper
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Message by Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
How
does one create a meaningful, memorable and fun character
on stage? How
can you make a mentalism show seem less like a series of
predictions? What is the best strategy for marketing your
magic/mentalism show? What is the difference between "hot
readings" and "cold readings"?
These
and so many other questions were answered in Paul Draper's
lecture as he toured the U.S. If you missed him when he
came through or near your city, or you are looking forward
to seeing him when he travels to the U.K. in June for a
lecture tour there, then you should listen to this week's
podcast on The Magic Word at http://TheMagicWordPodcast.com
You can listen online, download it from the website or iTunes
or a variety of other feeds.
To
keep up to date with all the latest interviews, videos,
pictures and stories from some of the top magicians in the
world, then subscribe to The Magic Word. You can also keep
up to date on what's happening through Facebook by "Liking"
the page at: http://www.facebook.com/themagicwordpodcast/
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6. I.B.M. And S.A.M. 2014 Combined Convention Update
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The world's two largest magic organizations will hold a
combined convention in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 1-5,
2014. The convention will draw amateur and professional
magic enthusiasts from every corner of the world and attendance
will be limited to 1400 registrants.
This
convention is going to be a SELL OUT event register NOW
for the early bird rate by going to: http://ibmsam.com
Featured
during the five day event will be the FISM North American
Championships of Magic in close-up and stage with winners
having the opportunity to compete in the FISM 2015 World
Championships of Magic in Rimini, Italy. Competitors will
also be competing in stage and close-up magic for the I.B.M.
Gold Medal and Gold Cups, the S.A.M. Gold and Silver Medals
of Honor, as well as the IBM/SAM Champion of Magic selected
by People's Choice. Cash prizes and performing contracts
for winners could exceed $20,000.
Space
is limited and the 2014 Combined Convention is expected
to be a SELL OUT.
During
the month of February 2013, for a period of 28 days, those
who plan to attend will have the opportunity to register
for the convention at an all-inclusive price of $295. Registration
opens on February 1 on-line and by mail. No telephone registrations
will be accepted. At the end of February, registration will
close until July 2013 when the registration price will be
$395.
February
1-28, 2013 - February 1-28, 2013
March 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013 - Registration Closed
July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 - $395
January 1, 2014 through June 15, 2014 - $495
After June 15, 2014 - $595
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7. Remarkable Magic #290 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
The
Journey not the destination. Part One.
One
of the things that my first magical mentor, Ken Brooke,
used to repeat to me on a regular basis was, "It isn't
the journey it's the destination." I'm not sure he
ever used those words but they certainly express the sentiment.
Roy Johnson certainly did use the words in one of his early
books, and in more philosophical ways it has been featured
in many great metaphysical texts.
There
is a very real problem with the performance of magic if
you don't heed these words and accept them as a warning.
The nature of most tricks is to have a set-up and then action
that leads to a finale. I actually prefer to use the term
reveal rather than finale. Usually that reveal is very fast
and functions as an applause cue.
There
is often a tendency for an effect that has a five-minute
build up to result in a five-second reveal. If this is the
case then you really need to pace those first five minutes
and make sure they contain enough entertainment 'meat' that
your audience don't lose too much critical interest in what
is happening prior to your reveal. Turning a reveal into
a double punch finale is another useful way to add impact
to any show.
Much
of magic is proudly based in the past, and very little new
stuff is really going on. Think about how many magic props
look like they are sloppy reproductions of Victorian props.
The more expensive props often look like good reproductions
of Victoriana. A great deal of nostalgia is involved in
a love of magic. For a lay audience nostalgia about magic
usually doesn't stretch any further than memories of what
they saw as kids.
One
of the things to be greatly affected since TV became the
standard entertainment medium is pacing. You have to keep
things moving at a fairish pace for a contemporary audience.
You don't have to rush things, but you need to add interest
points throughout your routine.
One
thing you can do is to ruthlessly strip away unnecessary
wasted space or as it is known in radio 'dead air.' One
of the writing rules of the great Elmore Leonard is, "I
try and cut out all the writing that people will tend to
skip when they read the book." Ah, words of sublime
simplicity and wisdom from a master.
As
a spoken/visual art form the audience are held hostage to
your pacing and can't skip the bits they find dull. What
they can do is loose interest/attention in what you are
doing, and that is bad, very bad. Sometimes as performers
we are very attached to things that we do/say that really
don't move the action forward or contribute to the audience's
enjoyment.
Sadly
we magicians are seldom able to enjoy the benefits of a
good and impartial outside director. We are primarily self-
directed and that leads to us failing to be edited by an
outsider with theatrical knowledge and a fresh pair of eyes.
It is a problem to step out of ourselves and prune the rosebush
to improve the blooms.
Illusionists
have a separate problem because they often miss the critical
aspect of a director. is replaced by someone adding choreography
and lighting. Both of these elements certainly have a real
role in improving a performance but not if they clutter
the action and slow down the action. Performers who speak
are probably using to many words to say what they mean,
and are therefore confusing/delaying the action.
With
the instant access to movies and television afforded to
the general public they have become, sometimes unknowingly,
used to a directors touch in shaping a performance. We need
to self-direct and make our work as commercial and accessible
as possible.I will finish my thoughts on this topic next
week..
I
have some great products and videos online. Check them out
on my web site.
www.nicklewin.com
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8. To Clean Up Or Not - #288 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kyleandkellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
https://www.facebook.com/perondesign
I
had an interesting discussion between fellow magicians the
other day over a topic I really thought would have been
one-sided. I was actually surprised by the difference of
opinions expressed and thought I would share it with you
all.
You
are at a gig and use confetti and possibly streamers in
the course of your show and performance. The question is
quite simple. Do you stay and clean it up?
Now
you may be saying to yourself, "of course". This
question may seem to you as common sense. However, the opinion
expressed by other magicians I talked to showed an interesting
and different viewpoint. They felt that you do not have
to stop and clean it up.
Their
view was that confetti or streamers is a part of the show
experience and also a part of what the client is paying
for. It is expected that this is part of the performance
to make their event the best it can be. Because of this,
it is also understood that the client cleans up after the
event and so you do not have to worry about this.
They
went on to express that you are also the magician and seen
as a celebrity of sorts. You have other shows to do and
to get to. Once you stop to clean up, you lessen the impact
of your status to the people around you. It hurts the image
of what you spent a long time trying to create.
It
is an interesting opinion and one I must say differs a lot
from what I feel personally. It is my belief that you are
a professional on and off the stage. You leave an event
the way you found it or better. If you make a mess in a
show YOU created, then you should clean it up. You are the
one who caused the mess in the first place. It should be
understood that you take a little time out of your schedule
to clean up after yourself before moving on to another gig.
You make and set up time in your schedule to do this.
I
am in the business of solving problems for my clients and
not creating them. The more problems I solve the greater
my value is to them. I am also building relationships. How
much effort does it really take to simply clean up after
yourself?
I
just find it a bit rude and disrespectful to a client to
make a mess and leave it like that.
Now
there is another way you can handle this. If by chance you
really do not want to spend the time cleaning up after the
show, then at least make sure it is agreed upon in advance
with the client. Never go into any venue, leave a mess and
walk out assuming it is perfectly OK. That is one sure fire
way to never get asked back.
Make
up a contract and state in the contract what you and the
client agree to do or not do in regards to this issue. Get
it in writing and get it signed. Let the client know what
they can expect. At least by doing this, you cover yourself
and there are no surprises later on.
But
if you want to be a professional and to build relationships
with your clients, I say have common sense. If you make
a mess, clean it up. It really is as simple as that. The
small amount of time it takes to do this goes a very long
way.
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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9. Magic - Art, Craft Or Neither - Part 3
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Message by Anthony Darkstone - USA/Europe
At the beginning of this series, I mentioned that I would
be including thoughts and musings from various guests who
have kindly shared their perspectives. I shall begin with
Paul Draper.
Paul
W. Draper
Based
in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, he is an accomplished International
Artist. He is currently on a 25 day 18 city tour. His expertise
covers areas that appeal to me greatly. He is a trained
Anthropologist, Mentalist, Corporate Speaker & Organizational
Expert, University Lecturer and a former Faculty Member
of The University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Many leading international
television channels have frequently sought his expertise.
Here are just two examples that refer to his excellence:-
"My
department regularly works with the entire gamut of talented
performers. What sets Paul apart is his giftedness and craftsmanship
in multiple areas of art, from singing, to educating, to
performing magic. We were incredibly fortunate to find such
an accomplished person who can educate, entertain, and mesmerize
an audience and help us put on a show that our fans will
remember for the rest of their lives." - Mike RiceVice
President at NBC Universal & President of the ESCB
"Thank
you! Thank you! Thank you for sharing your time and talents
with the participants of the recent Utah Youth Summit. The
presentations were one of the highlights of the summit and
the feedback from your presentation was VERY positive. AMAZING!
Extraordinary! Awesome experience! Totally in Awe! A huge
success! Wonderful! Incredible! "Becky Mitchell 4-H
Development Specialist
Further words of mine would be superfluous. Visit
http://www.PaulWDraper.com/ and sign up for his wonderful
newsletter.
Paul
Draper states:-
Is the child who dances in the rain, in their backyard,
between mud puddles performing art? A skilled craftsman?
Or, merely exuding the joy for life? If a parent of that
youth takes a lovely photograph of their child dancing,
leaping in the air with a face full of joy and water splashing
all around them. is that art? I believe that it becomes
art the moment that someone else sees the creation and says
"I am deeply and profoundly touched by that experience,
that is art." Art to me is defined by the other. The
experience of the outside individual who experiences it.
I become an artist through the interaction of my art and
the audience. I think that the context also has a lot to
do with art. The frame, the museum, thetheater, the space
within
which the art is displayed.
As
shown in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnOPu0_YWhw ,
And Washington Post Story
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/04/AR2007040401721.html
about the performance of expert violinist Joshua Bell performing
classical
pieces in the subway station to see if anyone would stop
for free art the
same week he had performed for $100 per ticket at Boston's
stately Symphony
Hall.
Is
Sophia Lucia an Artist or Craftswoman?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1ugCCXmNGs . She clearly
has nearlyperfect
technique and execution of the moves, but has she performed
art with her
skill?
Perhaps you would enjoy her work more if played on the Ellen
DeGeneres Show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqQWeWjMqrc . Certainly we
now pay greater
attention. But even in this venue, is it art or craft?
So
to define the separation of artist, variety artist, performance
artist and craftsman is a very difficult one. In England
and throughout the UK they separate the joiner from the
carpenter. One build things out of wood as a craftsman and
one creates art with wood. In the US we use the same word
for both. Perhaps something is lost in that transatlantic
translation within the same language.
For
now I will say that I work on my craft with the intention
of creating art and my audience decides after seeing my
performances if I am an artist.
Paul
Draper
http://www.PaulWDraper.com
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10. Secrets In Africa - Magic's Greatest Adventure
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Message by Craig Mitchell (South Africa)
Once
in a lifetime comes the opportunity to be a part of something
truly special. An exclusive gathering of friends, performers
and lovers of the art embark on a journey in Sept 2013 to
one of the most beautiful countries on earth.
From
the awe-inspiring majesty of South Africa to the breath-taking
search for the Big Five in the African savannah, those fortunate
enough to attend will experience a safari in the company
of some of magic's finest performers ... a trip of joy,
friendship, amazement and magic as you sit in awe of Africa's
untamed wild.
Welcome
to Magic's Greatest Adventure ... welcome to Secrets in
Africa
www.secretsinafrica.com
"3
of magic's finest performers - a journey you'll never forget"
Boris Wild - Banachek - Eric Jones
September 2013
www.secretsinafrica.com
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11. Attend A Mega-Convention For Just $99!!!
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Message by Steve Daly
AbraCORNdabra
& The Clown CORNvention presented at the same time May
16 -19, 2013.
Iowa's
largest magic convention (and is the Midwest's most talked
about conventions ever!) Is happening at the same time as
Iowa's newest (and largest) clown convention - in the same
resort hotel!
Magic
& clown headliners - we got dozens of them!
*
Alex Ramon - Mickey's Magic Show, Ringling Brothers Barnum
& Bailey Circus
Ringmaster Magician, and Star of "illusion fusion",
the finest magic show in The United States (It is, I have
seen it - Amazing!)
*
Toto Johnson - International traveling super star clown
and Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown
Alumni
*
Jim Steinmeyer - "THE" Jim Steinmeyer.
*
Felix Silla - A three foot tall Ringling Clown in the 1950's,
more famously known as "Cousin Itt" from the Addams
Family TV Show and as "Tweaky" from the Buck Rogers
and the 25th Century TV Show.
*
Christopher Hart - Amazing manipulation skills with "Thing"...
THE hand from the Addams Family Movies.
*
Earl "Mister Clown" Chaney - A living legend from
the Ringling Circus as well as Ronald McDonald for 22-years.
Maybe you have heard of his Dad? Lon Chaney Jr, The Wolfman
for Universal Pictures.
*
Michael Goudeau - Lance Burton's Juggler & former Ringling
Clown. (Among other credits)
*
Scott & Marissa Hitchcock - Jeff McBride's former right
hand man (Now has right hand men of his own!)
*
Jim Howle - Another living legend from the Ringling Circus.
And America's number one Oil Painting Portrait Artists.
*
Jay Scott Berry - presenting his all new stuff before anyone
else gets to see it in the Midwest! Direct from Australia.
*
Pricilla Mooseburger - Owner/operator of the famed "Mooseburger
Clown Camps" and Costume Designer - also a former Ringling
Star.
*
Daryl - Close-up God! (*And a heck of a nice guy ta boot!)
*
Sean Rader - America's youngest and brightest rising clown
stars. You got to see this "just turned 9" year
old work - Amazing!
*
Mike Norden & Gord Boyes - Canada's premiere Children's
Entertainer and Game Show producers.
*
Gloria Wilkerson - Ringling Seamstress, Clown, and Chicken
Wrangler - still traveling the country more than 7 decades
later
*
Keith West - Vegas-style Magic Illusions at their best.
*
Greg DeSanto - Curator of the World Famous International
Clown Hall of Fame & Research Center. A Former Ringling
Brothers Clown Star with ALL the History
*
Julie Varholdt - A Caring Clown expert and ubber talented
party clown
*
"Silly Sally" & Pam "Sparky" Moody
- Top notch professional party & event clowns teach
hands on.
*
Big Name Mystery Magician (To be announced during the convention....
last year, it was none other than Banachek!)
*
Big Name Mystery Clown - (To be announced during the Convention...)
Also a Living Legend from the Ringling Days of Clowning!
Plus
the Kernels Young Magicians Showcase Show, free pizza parties,
free gifts, huge dealers room (Both conventions will share
the dealers room!), Game shows, Flea Markets, Silent Auction,
Raffles, Giant Pie Fight, Free Drinks & Snacks, 17 Lectures
between the two conventions, Spectacular Gala Stage Show
featuring Professional Magicians & Clowns, Close-up
shows in the Sangrene Close-up Parlors, a performing "Meet
& Greet" bus tour of the Capitol of Iowa, and so
much more! These two conventions are NOT like all the other
conventions out there - these are truly very different!
Registration
Cost?
For
readers of Alan Watson's Magic New Zealand Newsletter -
We offer a $99 Registration for all three days of the convention
of your choice! Note: offer is good until April 1st, 2013
(*Folks
may only register for one convention or the other), so if
your spouse is a clown and you are a magician - This Is
The Combo Conventions For You! Attendees are not permitted
to enter the other convention's rooms or activities - however,
both share the Mega Dealers room and the Gala show!
Check
them EACH out at their websites:
www.ClownCORNvention.com
www.AbraCORNdabra.com
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12. Magic Camp Scholarships
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Message by Warren J. Kaps
The
Society of American Magicians
Magic Endowment Fund
Presents . . .
Magic Camp Scholarships
For
over twenty years, the Society of American Magicians Magic
Endowment Fund has awarded full tuition scholarships to
promising young magicians between the ages of 10 and 18
to attend facilities focused on the magical performing arts.
The
S.A.M. has awarded over $115,000 in scholarships over the
years to support magic education for our youth. Scholarships
are available for either Tannen's Magic Camp in Pennsylvania
(July 13 - July 20) or the Sorcerer's Safari Magic Camp
in Toronto, Canada (August 27 - September 1). The Magic
Endowment Fund realizes the importance of the magic arts
in the lives of youngsters. The development of magical skills
and respect for the art of magic can help them gain a positive
mental attitude and become more confident in themselves.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate talent and dedication
to the magical performing arts discipline.
Both
camps are wonderful places for youngsters to learn new skills,
improve their performance abilities and make new friends
with similar interests. The campers study under some of
the leading professionals, receive helpful critiques of
their performance ability, and attend classes which improve
their skills.
Applications
may be obtained by writing to the S.A.M. Magic Endowment
Fund, 15 Warren Street, Suite 39, Hackensack, New Jersey
07601, or by e-mail, stating your mailing address, to kapsmagic@optimum.net.
A copy of the application may also be downloaded from the
S.A.M. website,
www.magicsam.com.
*
* * Scholarship Applications DUE JUNE 1, 2013 * * *
For further information contact:
Warren J. Kaps
15 Warren Street
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Tel: 561-392-1196
Email: kapsmagic@optimum.net
For
Immediate Release:
Performing
Magic At A Higher Level
Do
you want to study under the world's best teachers of magic?
Are you working on a magic act and need professional direction
and coaching? You can achieve all of these goals by applying
for a full tuition scholarship offered by the Society of
American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund.
The
Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund is awarding
a full tuition scholarship to a promising and aspiring magician
to attend the Jeff McBride Extended Master Class at the
McBride Magic & Mystery School in Las Vegas. Founded
by Master Magician, Jeff McBride, The Magic & Mystery
School is celebrated as "the world's most prestigious
magic school" (BBC television). The winner of this
scholarship will study with Jeff McBride, Eugene Burger,
and the world-class faculty at an Extended master Class
being held in Las Vegas during the Summer of 2013.
The
winner can choose which Extended Master Class to attend,
either July 7-13, 2013, or August 16-22, 2013. The scholarship
covers the full tuition of the Master Class, but the winner
will be responsible for his or her transportation to Las
Vegas, lodging and meals. Applicants must be at least 13
years of age. Otherwise, there is no age requirement to
attend. (If the winner is under the age of 18, he or she
must have a parent or legal guardian in Las Vegas during
the week of the Master Class.)
Magic
Class is an extraordinary experience, which includes critique
of your magic performance, creativity, script writing and
professional feedback of your performance.
All
candidates must demonstrate existing talent and dedication
to achieve improved magical performances and skills. Applications
may be obtained by writing to the S.A.M. Magic Endowment
Fund, 15 Warren Street, Suite 39, Hackensack, New Jersey
07601, or by e-mail, stating your mailing address, to kapsmagic@optimum.net.
A copy of the application and instructions may also be downloaded
from the S.A.M. website, www.magicsam.com.
The
deadline for receipt of applications is June 1, 2013.
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13. The Japan Cup 2013 (Close-up Magic Convention)
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Message by Tashiro Shigeru
Every
April, we, JCMA (Japan Close-up Magicians' Association)
have a close-up magic convention named The Japan Cup. TJC2013
will be held form 5th
(Fri) to 7th (Sun), April, 2013, in Tokyo, Japan. It'll
be the 12th convention.
Guest
Performers:
*Jan Logemann (Germany, the 1st prize winner at card magic
category in FISM,
WCM2012.)
*Stefan Lraft (Germany, the director of Jan's act)
*Billy Debu (France, a talented teen magician)
*Ars (Osaka, Japan, one of the most skilled cardishian in
Japan)
*Doi Takao (Himeji, Japan, his new technique is one of the
must-see)
*Shoma (Nagoya, Japan, a very professional magician in Japan)
We
also need attendees for close-up magic contest.
The dead line is the end of February.
Please make contact with Dr. Tashiro at magic@kk.iij4u.or.jp
.
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14. Darwin Ortiz Returning To The Sugden Theater
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Message by Eddy Lester
Darwin
Ortiz Made Return Engagement For Obama Inaugural Banquets
and Returning To The Sugden Theater Monday Feb 11 and Tuesday
Mon
Feb 11 and Tue Feb 12 at 3:00pm in the afternoon, Mr. Darwin
Ortiz will be making a return engagement at the Sugden Theater
with his very funny and astonishing show, "Scams &
Fantasies with Cards." He is coming direct from his
performance at President Obama's Inaugural Banquet. Mr Ortiz
also performed at the first Obama Inaugural and for President
Bush's Inaugural Banquet.
Darwin
Ortiz as an entertainer and expert consultant has performed
on every continent except Antarctica. At an age when other
children were learning to play marbles. Darwin was learning
how to manipulate a deck from the card "mechanics''
(cheats) in his South Bronx neighborhood. Eventually he
left New York University Law School to pursue his interest
full time. Darwin practices four hours a day wearing out
over five hundred decks of cards each year. Through his
dedication, he has brought the art of sleight of hand to
a new level of perfection. Many of the techniques he employs
in his performance have never been duplicated.
As
a sleight-of-hand entertainer. Darwin is constantly in demand
to appear at corporate and private functions. His clients
have included IBM, Nextel, Bear Stearns, Purolator Courier,
Aetna Insurance, the Pentagon, Price Waterhouse, the senior
management of McDonald's Corp. Eton College in Windsor,
England and two Barack Obama and George W. Bush Presidential
Inaugural banquets. His venues for corporate clients include
conventions, banquets, hospitality suites, theaters, and
senior management retreats.
He
has been featured in the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer,
Las Vegas Sun, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Atlantic City Press,
Penthouse, and over forty other publications. Darwin has
appeared on over seventy television and radio programs,
including The CBS Morning Program, shows on NBC, HBO, CNN,
CNBC, A&E, The USA Network, The Learning Channel and
both America's Most Wanted and Britain's Most Wanted (as
an expert on card cheating, not as a fugitive). He has also
been featured on national TV in France and Argentina and
BBC TV in England.
As
the world's foremost expert on crooked gambling. Darwin
frequently conducts seminars for gambling casino managements
and police agencies. He has also testified as an expert
witness in casino cheating cases. His casino clients span
five continents and have included Hilton, Caesars Palace,
the Trump Casinos, and Carnival Cruise Lines. He resides
in Washington, D.C. Naples resident Eddy Lester has been
Darwin Ortiz Theatrical Manager for over 30 years. For Tickets
call Sugden Box-office 239 263 7990
--
Eddy Lester END
Talent Management Since 1970
Web Site: lesterproductions.net
+1 239.774.0106
Email: eddylester@gmail.com
Naples, Florida 34112 USA
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15. Masters Of Magic Convention
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Message by Elena - Masters of Magic Staff
I
send you some information on Masters of Magic Convention,
an event that we organize each year here in Italy, with
the greatest magicians in the world.
For
2013 the Convention will take place in April, from Thursday
the 11th to Sunday 14th, in Saint-Vincent (Aosta), at the
Resort and Casino.
During
Galas, lectures and workshops, all participants will have
the opportunity to enjoy some of the most renowned stars
in the magic scene.
Luis
de Matos, Lu Chen, Topas, John Carney, Woody Aragon, Raul
Cremona, Jason England, Luke Jarmay, Paul Wilson: these
are just some of the names that appear in the cast of the
Convention 2013.
Moreover,
at the Convention, Masters of Magic organizes several contests
(like the Italian Championship of Magic) and rewards the
most amazing magicians of the moment with Grolla d'Oro Awards.
Finally
there will be parties, spaghetti dinners and other amusing
moments to plunge in the Convention's magical atmosphere.
Next
month the complete schedule of the Convention will be online
at
http://www.mastersofmagic.it/.
I
enclose also our last Newsletter.
For
any further information, please contact me: I'm at your
complete disposal.
Thank
you very much! Best wishes also from Mr. Rolfo,
Elena
- Masters of Magic Staff the Convention will be online at
http://www.mastersofmagic.it/.
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16. RG Smith's 26th Annual Comedy & Magic Spectacular
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Message by RG Smith (US)
RG Smith's 26th annual Comedy & Magic Spectacular will
be presented:
March
2, Asplundh Auditorium, West Chester, PA
March 9, Capitol Theater, Chambersburg, PA
Marcch 16, Weinberg Center, Frederick, MD
March 23, Maryland Theater, Hagerstown, MD
April 5, Eichelberger Center, Hanover, PA
April 6, Lampeter-Strasburg High Arts Center, Lancaster,
PA
All
shows are 7pm and feature:
Ice
McDonald
Eric Buss
Nathan Kepner
Crescent Circus
Michael Grasso & Company
RG Smith will MC
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17. 34th Abbott Magic Close-up Convention
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March
15 & 16 - Eric Jones & David Regal
Eric
Jones and David Regal headline the 34th Abbott Close-up
Convention. The
Abbott Magic Close-up Convention has provided Magicians
the chance to expand
their repertoires with the greatest close-up talent in the
world performing and lecturing at a reasonable price. The
34th Annual Abbott Close-up Convention will be held March
15 & 16 2013. For pictures (about 500) of past Close-up
Conventions and a complete list past lecturers please visit
http://magiccapitol.com/aboutcloseup.html
Registrations
only $85 and are available Online at www.abbottmagic.com
or call us at 1 269 432 3235. The 33rd and 32nd were standing
room only a week before the event so it really makes sense
to order early. Below is a schedule of events.
2013
Close-up Convention Schedule
Friday,
March 15th
7:00pm
Introduction by Gordon Miller, Dollar Raffle and Auction.
7:15pm
People's Choice one trick contest with $300 in merchandise
certificate prizes.
9:00pm
Show featuring Eric Jones & David Regal in Concert will
take place.
Saturday,
March 16th
9:00am
Coffee and donuts compliments of Abbott Magic
10:00am
Mini Auction - Close-up Effects
10:30am
Eric Jones Lecture
12:00
noon Lunch on your own
1:30pm
Mini Auction - Close-up & General Magic
2:00pm
David Regal Lecture
4:30pm
Banquet - Menu includes salad, Roasted Chicken, Mostaccioli
with Italian sausage, Mostaccioli with sauce, Green Bean
casserole, rolls, salad, Coffee, Tea, Punch, and Dessert.
6:30pm
Saturday Night Gala Show will begin.
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18. 2013 New Zealand Lectures - Diary Now
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Message by Alan Watson (NZ)
Christchurch
- Saturday 9th February
Dunedin - Monday 11th February
John
Kaplan (Canada) Lectures
Wellington
Tuesday 12th March 2013
Auckland Thursday 14th March
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19. 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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20. 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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