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Issue Number: #993
Date: Sunday 17th 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. McBride Magic & Mystery School Adds Two New Scholarships
3. FISM Europe 2014 - ECM FISM 2014
4. I.B.M. And S.A.M. 2014 Combined Convention Update
5. A Big Thank You From Richard Webster
6. Thieving Magician Who Worked At Harrods
7. Remarkable Magic #291 - Nick Lewin
8. Terms and Conditions - #289 - Kyle Peron
9. Magic - Art, Craft Or Neither - Part 4
10. The Ali Bongo Saturday Shows
11. Passing of David Gaiser - Benny Chavez' Last Student
12. March Issue Genii Magazine
13. The Japan Cup 2013 (Close-up Magic Convention)
14. Abbott's 34th Annual Close-up Convention
15. Washington Symposium On Magic History
16. Tony Wilson Is Selling Off Preloved Magic
17. Update On Daytona Festival Of Magic
18. Cath Jamison In 2 Minds - Adelaide Fringe Festival
19. Masters Of Magic Convention
20. 2013 New Zealand Lectures - Diary Now
21. Magic New Zealand App
22. e-zine Archives
23. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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2. McBride Magic & Mystery School Adds Two New Scholarships
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Message by Larry Hass
January
9, 2012, Las Vegas, NV - Jeff McBride's Magic & Mystery
School just announced the creation of two new scholarships.
The SARMOTI Legacy Scholarship was founded and funded by
a generous grant from the Siegfried and Roy North American
Fan Club. The Magic & Mystery School Scholarship is
supported through donations of magicians and fans of magic
from around the world.
McBride's
school in Las Vegas has achieved global acclaim. The BBC
termed it "the world's most prestigious school for
magicians" in a recent broadcast, and both MAGIC and
Genii magazines, the preeminent trade journals for magicians,
have profiled the school. The Society of American Magicians
and London's Magic Circle have both provided past scholarships
for students to attend the school, and the new scholarships
will supplement those continuing programs.
"Scholarships
provide aid to students who need help closing the financial
gap to get the magic education they need. Magicians must
apply for a scholarship," says Dr. Lawrence Hass (Associate
Dean of the School), "and the process is competitive.
We do not have enough funds to meet all the requests we
receive. Even so, we are committed to awarding these scholarship
dollars and we encourage anyone who qualifies to apply."
For
that purpose, the school has set up a special web-page application
at
www.magicalwisdom.com/scholarships.
Dr.
Hass says: "In 2012 we awarded three scholarships to
wonderful, talented, highly motivated magicians, and that
is only the beginning of our efforts to help people make
their magic education goals a reality."
Dr.
Hass continues, "Both of the new Scholarships are funded
through the generosity of people in the world-wide magic
community and our Magic & Mystery School community.
Donations are gladly and gratefully accepted and can be
made if you will go to our web-page for the scholarship
program at
www.magicalwisdom.com/scholarships."
The
McBride Magic & Mystery School has been offering high-quality,
high-impact magic education in live classes and events for
over twenty years. Interested students can visit www.magicalwisdom.com
to see the full slate of its live classes in Las Vegas and
recently added online learning experiences.
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3. FISM Europe 2014 - ECM FISM 2014
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Message by Peter Din
For
the first time FISM Europe 2014 will be organized, on a
cruise ship, by France.
The ship will sail from Marseille September 24th 2014, through
Ajaccio, Palma, Barcelona and will be back in Marseille
Sunday September 28th 2014.
Since
September 2012 sales have kicked off. The reservation which
comprises the registration for the congress and a down payment
for the cabin, is from 190? per person until June 2013,
at this date an increase of 50? per person will be implemented.
Be
the first to enroll for this exceptional event at
http://www.ecm2014fism.com
This ship is entirely booked for you which will allow more
time for stuff sellers or other activities.
It
is also an opportunity for you and your partner to visit
the city where we are going to anchor.
Take
time to enjoy life register at http://www.ecm2014fism.com
The
organizing team is at your service.
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4. I.B.M. And S.A.M. 2014 Combined Convention Update
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Space is limited and the 2014 Combined Convention is expected
sell out.
Early
Bird Registration closing in 2 weeks time! Register now
for only $295 US
For
more information and to register go to: http://ibmsam.com
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
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.
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.
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5. A Big Thank You From Richard Webster
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Message by Richard Webster (New Zealand)
Thank
you very much for mentioning my Grand Master of Magic Award
in your ezine last week. Since then I've received hundreds
of emails, cards and phone calls from magicians all around
the world congratulating me.
I
feel humbled and honoured by everyone's kindness and good
thoughts, and am amazed that so many people would take the
time and trouble to contact me. As it's going to take me
months to reply to each one individually, would you please
let them know how thankful I am.
Thanks.
I'd also like to express my gratitude to the Brotherhood
of Auckland Magicians, the Shore City Magicians Club, and
all the magicians of New Zealand for this unexpected honour.
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6. Thieving Magician Who Worked At Harrods'
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Message by Mick Peck (New Zealand)
Thieving
magician who worked at Harrods' cheese counter used 'talent
to take
money with one hand and hide it with the other'
Any
magician worth his salt must master sleight of hand.
But
when Amit Gadhia, an in-store entertainer at Harrods, abused
his talents to pilfer cash, he wasn't quite clever enough.
Gadhia,
35, saw his opportunity after being moved to a job on the
cheese counter using one hand to slip money from the till
and the other to conceal it.
His
deception was revealed because the day's takings didn't
match sales that had been rung up and he confessed when
confronted by staff.
Now
Gadhia could be about to perform a vanishing act, after
magistrates warned he faced a jail term for stealing about
£70.
Gadhia
will first have to explain his actions to his parents, with
whom he lives in Enfield, North London. They knew nothing
about his crime until they were contacted by the Daily Mail
yesterday. His father, Rajni, 60, said: 'I thought he had
gone to work as normal this morning when he left. I didn't
know he was going to court.'
Gadhia
worked at the Knightsbridge store for two and a half years
before he was caught.
Originally
an entertainer, he performed magic tricks for customers
who were then encouraged to buy packs of cards and other
paraphernalia. He moved to the food hall after a position
became available and was placed on the cheese counter.
But
he was stopped by staff on January 2 after questions were
raised about missing takings. When he was searched by staff
he was also found to be carrying cocaine.
Prosecutor
Tom Gill told Hammersmith Magistrates' Court, in West London:
'The defendant worked at Harrods on the cheese counter,
dealing with members of the public and taking money for
transactions.
'He
was designated a particular till and it was noted there
were small amounts of cash going missing.
'The
defendant was previously a magician within the store and
used his talent to take money with one hand and secrete
it with the other.'
Gadhia,
who is divorced and has no children, admitted to police
he had taken between £1 and £20 on different
occasions in the lead-up to Christmas.
Catherine
Newey, defending, said her client had run into financial
difficulties after his parents' home was burgled and he
contributed a 'significant amount' towards a security system.
She
added: 'He simply had no money to get the basics and was
tempted by the
opportunity that arose.' Gadhia, who was cautioned for theft
in 2011, admitted theft and possessing a controlled drug.
He
was unavailable for comment after the hearing but his father,
who was born in Kenya but is of Indian heritage, said the
caution involved a previous burglary at the family home
when he and his wife, Hansa, 56, were on holiday. Mr Gadhia,
who works in retail, said his son removed other items from
the house 'so that I could claim more'.
The
father of three added: 'I don't know why he does these stupid
things. It's not like we're not comfortable.
'He
pays me £500 a month because he lives with us but
I could have helped if he was in trouble.'
Gadhia
is due to return to court on Monday to be sentenced.
Read
more:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2275485/Thieving-magician-worked-
Harrods-cheese-counter-used-talent-money-hand-hide-other.html
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7. Remarkable Magic #291 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
The
Journey not the destination. Part Two.
Last
week I discussed ways to improve the journey to the destination
that is the reveals in your show, and the finale of your
entire performance. My emphasis was on ways to keep the
show of maximum interest to your audience while navigating
the natural action points provided by the magical highlights.
Ken
Brooke was a great believer in interjecting visual stunts
and 'linkage' into his show in order to help maintain a
steady pace; his style was not particularly driven by spoken
jokes. Billy McComb of course used his verbal wit as a highly
effective way to streamline the proceedings. I learned a
lot from both of these two mentors and have combined their
respective styles as much as possible, while adding much
of my own.
One
thing that both these performers, and most other top professionals,
share is a show that doesn't seem to have any awkward transitions
where the audience notices when the performer finishes one
trick and begins another. A seamless show is a strong one
when it comes to retaining an audience's attention.
I
understand the notion of the 'storytelling' approach to
magic, but it can seem extremely dated to a contemporary
audience unless it is very expertly handled. I see a lot
of performers treat each item as a separate gem and spending
a great deal of time 'setting things up' instead of moving
ahead in a speedier manner. You really can add too many
details and too much color. The yarn you spin may actually
be of much less interest to the audience than you think.
One
of the most quoted phrases in magic is Robert Houdin's statement
that, 'A magician is an actor playing the part of a magician.'
Definitely true, but no longer a radical thought and maybe
it is time to just accept it and take a deeper look. What
this concept does not do, is give a magician a reason to
pontificate, be precious or worse still become self-important.
It
bears reflection that an actor enters the arena with a good
script, a director and usually an additional cast in order
to help create the play. As William Shakespeare stated,
"The play is the thing," and not the player. With
a magic show it is the act that is the thing and not just
the performer. Sure the personality of the performer is
a key ingredient in making the show enjoyable but it is
not the only element.
A
good show is like a good play and the construction of both
has a huge amount to do with finishing a successful journey
and arriving at a mutually enjoyable destination. Enjoy
every sight and sound that you can include on your travels,
share them with your audience and make sure they enhance
the experience as you do so. Then you are traveling on a
first class ticket!
Advice
that I never tire of sharing with fellow magicians is to
write down your show and study the way it looks on paper.
It is much easier to judge what your product is and then
to improve it, if you write it down. You really can't successfully
edit something until you solidify it, you may be dealing
with what you think is going on/being said onstage rather
than what is actually happening.
In
your show you must know where you are going and how you
are going to get there. When you have a clear picture of
these two vital details then you can get to work on ways
to make it as enjoyable as possible for your audience to
take the journey with you. To paraphrase Elmore Leonard's
'Writing Rule' that I quoted last week, it probably wouldn't
do any harm to analyze the bits in your show that the audience
find least interesting - and then skip them. A poor performer
works for himself and a good performers works for his audience.
I
have some great products and videos online. Check them out
on my web site.
www.nicklewin.com
I
enjoy hearing from our readers at nicklewin1@mac.com
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8. Terms And Conditions - #289 - 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
In
this day and age, there are terms and conditions applied
to most everything. You cannot buy anything or even take
part in a raffle without some form of terms and conditions
attached to it. It gets to a point where legality starts
to bring fear to the consumer. We get to a point of being
afraid to sign anything or agree to anything out of a nervous
feeling of it coming back to harm us later on.
In
the realm of working festivals this is also clearly seen.
It is a simple matter of fact that if you work with festivals,
terms and conditions will be applied. You will be asked
to review terms and conditions and to sign and abide by
them.
This
notion of having to sign and abide by a festival's terms
and conditions often is a strong deterrent for entertainers.
They fear having to be locked in and so tend to avoid the
market all together. But one does not have to fear terms
and conditions when working festivals.
It
is a matter of understanding terms and conditions, why they
are used for festivals and how best YOU can work with it.
The first thing one should understand is what is the real
underlying meaning of the phrase "Terms and Conditions"?
If
I could boil it down to one simple word, terms and conditions
would simply mean "protection". It really is as
easy as that. Terms and conditions "protects"
the seller of said product or service from damages or legal
issues as a result of the consumer.
I
bring this up because if you know this basic principle I
just stated, it is often much easier to understand how to
not fear it and how to work with festivals so that terms
and conditions becomes a simple part of doing proper business.
One
of the biggest issues that comes up with festivals concerning
terms and conditions is the feeling of being locked in with
no control. This is not always the case and it does not
need to be.
One
of the areas you need to understand is the difference between
working a festival as a vendor vs. working the festival
as a paid entertainer. Here in lies a big difference in
regards to how terms and conditions are applied.
Many
associate terms and conditions as a one way street. They
fear that the festival is imposing it on them and they have
no control over it. Well in the case of coming in as a vendor,
this may be closer to the truth. The reason is that you
must look at it as you paying the festival money to occupy
a vendor space at their event. You are paying money for
a product or service THEY are providing directly to you.
Because you are paying for the usage of their spot, then
terms and conditions must be applied to protect the festival.
You do not have much power in regards to demanding your
own terms simply because you are the one buying something
from them.
However,
festival terms and conditions does not have to be a one
way street if you work them as a paid entertainer. As a
paid entertainer, the tables are turned a bit. The festival
is coming to YOU and paying YOU for services and products
You are supplying to them. See the difference?
Because
they are paying you for your services and product, you have
a right to be able to "protect" yourself just
as much as they do. Think about it this way. If you go in
and by a washer, don't terms and conditions protect the
seller of the washer? Of course. So you must remember that
you also are selling a product and service. Because the
festival is buying your service, you have a right to terms
and conditions applied to what you are giving to them and
you should not fear it.
When
you are hired to be a paid entertainer, you may find that
the festival has their own terms and conditions and you
have yours as well. That is fine and it is natural for this
to happen. The problem lies in that entertainers often feel
they must sign and abide by the festivals terms 100%. They
feel either the festivals or their own terms must be chosen
but not both.
Remember
that terms and conditions can and should protect both parties.
When
working with a festival, it is OK if the festival sends
you their terms and conditions for you to look over and
sign. However, this does not mean a one way street.
What
I will always do is be open and honest with every festival
I work. I will talk about my own needs for the show and
my own terms that ensures a smooth show for them and protects
me from situations they may not have even considered. As
a working professional who treats his magic business as
a business, most festivals understand this.
So
what I do is to make an addendum to their terms they send
to me. If a festival has a terms and conditions form that
they send my way, I can read it over and attach an addendum
to it. The addendum simply adds on my terms that should
be followed and also mentions any changes that I feel should
be made to theirs.
In
this fashion, you are working with the festival to make
sure that both parties are protected equally and all bases
are covered. Once the terms have been adjusted, they can
easily be signed by both parties.
As
you can see, this is a fair way of working and it takes
the fear out of working with festivals. The mindset should
be that you are a business working with another business
on a joint venture/agreement. If you understand this approach,
then you can go about working with them so both parties
are satisfied and covered.
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 4
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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. Last week it was Paul
Draper. This week, I am delighted to have my good friend,
Jason Andrews, who is also based in Vegas, share his thoughts
on the topic. Regular readers will be familiar with this
name as he has been a guest on my series " Anthony
Darkstone In Conversation With .." . If you missed
it or an installment go to :- http://www.cbrookmagic.net/magwords/index.html
Together
with Michael Finney, Shawn Farquhar and Joe M.Turner he
was a guest on my Talk Show at the IBM British Ring 2011
Convention. Jason has also been mentioned several times
in this e-zine by both myself and co-columnist Nick Lewin.
Neither Nick, nor I, bestow praise lightly but in Jason's
case it was, and is, more than richly deserved.
Born
in Merrillville, Indiana, Jason's family moved to Las Vegas
when he was just 2. After attending the Las Vegas Academy
for the performing arts, Jason guest starred on 2 American
National Tours. Born in 1986, Jason became interested in
magic at the age of 12, when he saw Master Magician: Lance
Burton.
"Magician"
- Jason Andrews is the iconic image that springs to mind.
His contemporary classic style combines classical magic
with contemporary flair and elegance. Jason recently returned
to the US after a successful 3-week tour of Istanbul and
Ankara, Turkey. In 2012, Jason appeared at the world famous
"Crazy Horse" at the MGM Grand in the Las Vegas.
Having appeared on NBC's "America's Got Talent",
Jason has been awarded a total of 25 variety accolades including
International Champion of Magic & Entertainer of the
Year.
Unparalleled
charisma, elegance and talent are just some of the features
that make him a World Class Entertainer.
International Champion Magician
Jason Andrews
Contemporary Classic Magic
www.JasonAndrewsMagic.com
Thank
you Tony, for asking for my thoughts on your topic of Magic
- Craft, Art, or Neither. You've made some interesting points
in your introduction to your series.
The
skills we develop as performers - our dexterity, our timing,
and our creativity are all tools. Tools that allow us to
create art. Much like a painter must learn to use a brush
and mix colors before painting.
Magic
is interesting because it encompasses ALL forms of performance
mediums. Dance/movement, music, language, costuming, lighting,
design, color, scent, PLUS making the impossible possible.
So absolutely magic is an Art.
Our
personalities are only a portion of the full picture. Many
performers' personalities can be considered art as well.
Consider Sylvester the Jester. He is larger than life and
every characteristic he has on stage has been thought out
to mimic a cartoon. Personally I want to be friends with
the audience and make them feel as if they know exactly
who I am by the end of the show. I feel that people are
more interested in their friends than some stranger that
keeps raising his eyebrow when he does the impossible.
I
feel that you must know the craft to create the Art.
Chat
soon!
Jason
Andrews
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10. The Ali Bongo Saturday Shows
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Message by Mandy Davis (UK)
Ten
Years On:
The Ali Bongo Saturday Shows
On
arrival at Young Magicians Club workshops, at The Magic
Circle, in the past the most noticeable figure was Ali Bongo.
He was always there, brightly but expensively dressed, wandering
among the members of YMC giving advice, helping to improve
a trick or performance and being very much part of the junior
club. It was this involvement that inspired him to start
the Saturday shows.
Ali
decided on shows that would run late afternoon, an hour
or so after the
workshops ended, and finish in good time for people to get
trains or drive back if they lived any distance away. The
shows would comprise both close-up and stage, with some
of our top professional performers alongside those working
on new material or trying stage work for the first time.
Thus the tickets would be kept low priced for all the family
to enjoy. They would ONLY BE SOLD to YMC members and their
families and friends or Members of The Magic Circle with
their families and friends so prospective bookers would
be asked to name their contacts before they got tickets.
Thus, in 2003, the Saturday shows were born.
In
the past ten years we have been delighted that so many great
names have agreed to take part. When overseas members visit
London we have managed to get some of them to perform too
- Eric de Camps, Andy Dallas, Dan Garrett from the US have
all been part of our shows. Similarly John Archer, Paul
Daniels and other personalities have been very well received
by our niche audiences. Some of the award-winning members
of YMC have also performed - particularly when they graduate
into The Magic Circle - whilst other acts are candidates
for Membership of The Magic Circle and are being judged
during the shows.
We
mustn't forget the hard-working stage crew which is often
enhanced by YMC
members learning about the technical side of theatre work
during these shows. Past members such as Natalie Cro, Joshua
Miller, Harry de Cruz and Ed Hilsum are all now part of
the regular crew of The Magic Circle - and some have continued
with stage management studies at college when they leave
school. Our museum is always open too - with the Head Curator
willing to give talks and show off the exhibits.
The
Ali Bongo shows have been, and will be, a wonderful place
to introduce friends and family to the world of magic -
as well as for many magicians to see magic performed in
a professional way. We keep Ali's name and traditions alive
- and here's to another ten years!
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11. Passing of David Gaiser - Benny Chavez' Last Student
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Message by Dale Salwak (US)
David
William Gaiser, 70, a charter member of I.B.M. Hoosier Houdini
Ring 168 and the last student of Benny Chavez, died peacefully
on Wednesday, January 30 at 11:30 a.m. at his home in San
Juan Capistrano, CA.
Son
of Martin William and Margaret Gaiser, David was born on
April 21, 1942 and raised in Kokomo, Indiana where he developed
a lifelong love of family and a passion for magic. After
graduation from Kokomo High School in 1961, he traveled
west along with Mark Green to pursue his dream of becoming
a magician. He graduated from the Chavez Studio of Magic
two years later. An autographed photograph of Benny Chavez
- one of the last he signed before his passing later that
year - reads, "To Dave: Keep up the good work."
I
first met David two months later on August 18 after he appeared
in "Stars of Magic" at the Lafayette (Indiana)
Magic Day along with Werner "Dorny" Dornfield,
Dick Stoner, Gene Kirk, Bob King & Tiny, Gene Keeney,
Jimmy Trimble, The Judy Heiken Marionettes, Hart Fisher
& Co., Dick Ryan, Dr. Faust, Ronald Haines, and Neil
Foster. Dressed in white tie and tails, looking very much
the part of the classic magician, David performed expertly
with doves and cigarettes and exited to strong applause.
Soon
afterward he invited me to his home where he performed and
we talked magic through much of the night. I had just enrolled
in the Chavez home-study course, and so it meant a great
deal to me to see a graduate up close. It was in part because
of David's example that six years later I moved to California
to study with Marian Chavez. Although David performed less
frequently after he later moved to California, he never
lost his passion for the art and was a frequent visitor
to the Magic Castle. He was a good friend whose smile and
gracious manner projected everywhere he went an optimistic
and kind spirit.
David
is survived by his wife, of 30 years, Louise Calderon Gaiser;
his children, Philip William of Los Angeles, Heather Elaine
Moses (Jonathan) of Culver City, Matthew William of San
Francisco; sisters, Johanna Lamberson (John) of Utica, PA
and Rebecca Chapman (Mark) of Cincinnati, OH; and grandchildren
Ari and Ayla.
A
memorial service is scheduled for March 1st at the Capo
Beach Cavalry Church, CA (1 p.m.). Donations may be made
to the American Diabetes Association or Another Man's Treasure.
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12. March Issue Genii Magazine
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Message by Richard Kaufman - Editor Genii Magazine
The
March Issue of the Biggest Magazine in Magic: Genii, The
Conjuror's Magazine
Remember
that all subscribers to Genii get the digital issue FREE,
with supplemental audio and video that add to your reading
experience.
For
those viewing on desktop and laptop computers, the digital
version of the March issue of Genii is now live (those with
tablets--iPads, Kindle Fire, and Android--and smartphones
will need to wait until tomorrow for the videos to be converted).
This
issue we introduce a new monthly feature to our digital
edition: "Face to Face with Genii," a series of
interviews conducted by my long-time friend, journalist
Matthew Field. The subjects are stars in our world, and
we begin with the inimitable Tom Stone.
This
issue contains a video of my trip to the Columbus Magi-Fest
with performances by John Guastaferro, Doug Conn, Scott
Robinson, and Tony Change; audio columns from Max Maven
and Jon Racherbaumer; video of Imam; and three videos of
Danny Orleans.
On
our cover this issue is my old friend Danny Orleans. Danny
has branched out widely, working as both a kid's magician,
a very successful corporate magician, and also doing a two-person
mindreading act with his lovely wife Jan. Jon Racherbaumer
takes a rather unconventional look at Danny Orleans.
Jeff
Scanlon has been making impossible bottles in the style
of the late Harry Eng for several years and we're pleased
to feature an interesting look at the origin of his interest
in this odd pastime, as well as allowing you to peruse his
creations. The interest in the stuffing of things that should
not be in bottles into bottles puzzles me, but it's very
popular and people collect them-I hope you find the article
of interest.
Once
doesn't usually think of Jim Steinmeyer and "McDonald's
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13. The Japan Cup 2013 (Close-up Magic Convention)
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Message by Tashiro Shigeru (Japan)
The
Japan Cup is the annual close-up convention we (The Japan
Close-up
Magicians' Association - JCMA) host in Japan.
This
year, The Japan Cup 2013 (TJC2013) will be held in Tokyo
from April 5 (Friday) through April 7 (Sunday), 2013.
This
will be our 12th convention, and we would like to invite
you!
The
Guest Performers include:
*Jan Logemann (Germany - 1st Prize Card Magic FISM 2012)
*Stefan Kraft (Germany - the director of Jan's act)
*Billy Debu (France - a talented young Magician whose DVDs,
The Great Classics Revisited By Billy and Haute Voltige,
are receiving great press)
*Ars (Osaka, Japan - a noted cardician)
*Doi Takao (Himeji, Japan - creator of a new technique in
card Magic)
*Shoma (Nagoya, Japan - noted professional Magician and
owner of a Magic shop: "Te-ji-na-ya")
There
will also be a close-up contest, and we invite you to apply.
a)
The dead line for the registration for the contest is February
28, 2013.
b)
You will need to send via email a video of the act you will
perform if accepted.
c)
We will let you know within a week of your submission of
the video if you have been accepted into the contest.
d)
For all the details, please contact: Dr. Tashiro at magic@kk.iij4u.or.jp
Dr. Paul Critelli, the chairperson of S.A.M. contest, is
a consultant for the contest and convention.
If
you have some questions about what The Japan Cup is like,
please contact him at: magicpaul@aol.com
Arigato
goziamasu!
We
hope to see YOU in Tokyo!
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14. Abbott's 34th Annual Close-up Convention
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Message by John Luka (US)
Eric
Jones and David Regal headline the 34th Abbott Close-up
Convention. The
Abbott's 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, The 33rd and 32nd were sold
out a week before the event so it really helps to order
early.
Registrations
Available online at
http://www.abbottmagic.com/2013-Abbotts-34th-Closeup-Convention2013closeup.htm
or call at 1 269 432 3235.
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, Broasted 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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15. Washington Symposium On Magic History
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Message by Kenneth Trembly (US)
The
Washington Symposium on Magic History announces some of
its speakers. The Washington Symposium on Magic History,
set for April 25-27 in Bethesda Maryland, minutes from Washington
DC ,is finalizing the booking of speakers on a variety of
eclectic topics of interest to magic enthusiasts.
So
far, we have commitments from the following; Bill Kalush,
Dale Salwak,
Darwin Ortiz, James Hamilton, Dean Arnold, Eric Henning
and Maggie Jones..with more to come! In addition to a huge
dealers room filled with books, apparatus, posters and other
original collectibles, AND a vetted auction, we are planning
a special exhibit for our attendees only at The library
of Congress, courtesy of their Rare Book Division,..and
more.
The
hotel is only $109 a night for a top facility. Here is a
link for a website where you can register for the conference,
book a room or get more
information...
http://www.magicposters.com/conference_2013/main/index.cfm?PageID=1
Don't delay. Register now to avoid disappointment.
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16. Tony Wilson Is Selling Off Preloved Magic
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Message by Tony Wilson (New Zealand)
Due to space needs and duplicates Tony Wilson is selling
off preloved magic items and has prepared three sets of
lists under the headings of Silk Magic, General Magic and
Close Up magic.
Total
number of items for sale are 144.
To
request a copy of these items for sale and terms of sale
please contact him direct and request an internet copy of
either one or more of the above categories and his terms
of sale.
His
contact details are Tony Wilson, 14 Roadley Avenue, Pakuranga,
Auckland 2010, New Zealand, Phone (09)576 9581, Mobile (027)4771240
or tony@twmagic.co.nz
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17. Update On Daytona Festival Of Magic
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Message by Harry Allen (US)
November 1-2-3 2013
www.daytonamagic.com
Just
Booked Joshua Jay's (New Lecture - Close-Up And Teach-In)
The
convention keeps getting better and better!!!
Look who's coming:
James Randi (Amazing Randi)
Puck (Americas Got Talent)
David Regal
Drew Thomas (Americas Got Talent)
Roy Zaltsman (Israel)
Edwin Rojas
Billy Debu (France)
Scott Alexander (Americas Got Talent)
Scott Humston
Harry Allen
To
get good seats for the dinner show and Gala show sign up
now!!!!!
386-252-6767
800-346-2442
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18. Cath Jamison In 2 Minds - Adelaide Fringe Festival
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Message by Cath Jamison (Australia)
Cath Jamison In 2 Minds - Adelaide Fringe Festival
Cath
Jamison, Australia's # 1 female magician & mentalist
has a brand new show for Adelaide Fringe Festival. In this
hilarious show, Cath Jamison explores bizarre dating rituals
and the "feminine mystique", with her trademark
sass, style and mind manipulation.
Often
noted as one of the most "bizarre and unusual"
women in Australia, Cath will play with your senses, the
only way a woman can. She will leave you gasping, with her
dangerous obsession with the blades, bending metal objects
and her ability to know what you're thinking!
Cath
has won the prestigious title of Australian Champion of
Magic at the Australian International Magic Convention and
is revered by top illusionists nationally and internationally.
Cath
captivates audiences from around the world. Her sassy sense
of humour and powerful charismatic stage presence, make
this show hilarious, mysterious & bizarre.
So
step through the doors of the fabulous Piglet @ Gluttony
and find Cath Jamison might just know what you're thinking
before you do..
"Crazy Woman...How did she do that?" Tim Burton
(USA Film Director)
"A fantastic response from the audience!" Brett
Haylock, The Famous Spiegeltent
"I can't work out how she did it! " Edward De
Bono, (renowned expert on creative thinking)
Listing
Information
Venue:
The Piglet @ Gluttony - Rymill Park/Mullawirraburka Cnr
East
Tce & Rundle Rd Adelaide 5000 South Australia
Dates: Feb 21,22,23,24,26,27,28 & March 1st 2013
Times: 9.15 pm
Bookings: FringeTIX - adelaidefringe.com.au
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19. Masters Of Magic Convention
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Message by Elena Mule (Italy)
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
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20. 2013 New Zealand Lectures - Diary Now
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Message by Alan Watson (New Zealand)
John
Kaplan (Canada) Lectures
Wellington
Tuesday 12th March 2013 and
Auckland Thursday 14th March
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21. 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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22. 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"
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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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