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Issue Number: #1092
Date: Sunday 4th May 2014
Editor: Alan Watson
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E-mail: editor@magicnewzealand.com
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Hi here is the latest news
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1.
Editor's Message
2. F.F.F.F. Convention On The Magic Word
3. I.B.M/S.A.M. Combined Convention 2014
4. German Magic-Pedia Open To The Public
5. Congress Recognizes The Society Of American Magicians
6. Magicseen No. 56
7. Remarkable Magic #348 - Nick Lewin
8. Festivals - Scoping Them Out - #339 - By Kyle Peron
9. Happy FFFF 2014
10. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
11. Edinburgh International Magic Festival 2014
12. Magic Roadshow Journal Of Magic
13. McBride Lecture Coming Up At Fantasma Magic
14. Shoot Ogawa Lecture Coming Up At Fantasma Magic
15. Squib For The May Issue Of Genii
16. Florida (Orlando) Magic Convention Coming Soon
17. Broken Wand Charlie Manhire
18. Gigantic Sale Of Magic Tomorrow Auckland New Zealand
19. e-zine Archives
20. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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For New Zealand magicians - Remember tomorrow the Gigantic
Magic Sale from the collection of the late Keith Garrett
is on KG Magic Theatre at 9 Wheatley Avenue Pakuranga, Auckland,
New Zealand. For more details go to item 17.
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2. F.F.F.F. Convention On The Magic Word
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Message by Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
This
week on The Magic Word, you will find four daily updates
from the invitation-only Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic
(the 4F) which is known as the "Original Close-Up Convention".
Each of these podcasts were recorded with some of the registrants
from the event. That includes the talent, too, because the
shows are made up from those who are in attendance. You
will hear chats with John Bannon, Gary Plants, Stephen Bargatze,
Rick Merrill, Tim Ellis, Soma, Shawn Farquhar, Obie O'Brien
and many, many more.
In
addition to the podcasts (which you can also download from
iTunes), the blog contains photos and videos from the convention.
You can read, see, watch and listen to it all at: http://TheMagicWordPodcast.com/
Don't forget that you can subscribe to the podcast plus
you can also download the free app for your smart phone
or tablet. All the information is on the website.
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3. I.B.M/S.A.M. Combined Convention 2014
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This going to be a SELL OUT convention very soon.
To
register go to: http://ibmsam.com/registration/
The
Magic Of Germany
Some
of its finest and most successful members of the German
Magic Circle will be seen in the Gala Show "The Magic
of Germany". High skill, pure entertainment and creativity
characterize the artists, who have won worldwide endless
awards. The following day, these same performers will tell
you how the magic of Germany has been developed through
anecdotes, demonstrations and dialogue with the audience.
Timo
Marc
With a combination of multimedia, painting, shadow play
and magic, Timo Marc created a unique act that he performs
worldwide with a catching lust for life.
Grand Prix Winner Monte Carlo 2006 - Sarmoti Award Winner
Las Vegas 2008
Gaston
Combining magic and acting is the specialty of Gaston, who
is member of the German magic group "The Flicking Fingers".
His performance as addicted magician called "Gunter"
is reflecting the world of the magic performers in a very
absurd but amusing way.
FISM World Champion 2006 - MZVD Magician of the Year 2006
Timothy
Trust & Diamond
As absolute magic all-rounders Timothy Trust & Diamond
perform illusions as well as mentalism on the highest level.
They love to surprise their audience with new twists and
lift classic illusions to a new level.
FISM 2nd Price Winner 2006 - German Master of Magic 2008
Martin
Eisele
Martin Eisele is proving that also the small things in magic,
performed at a table, can entertain a large crowd. His act
is packed full of refreshing magic and outstanding presentation.
FISM World Champion 2006 -Grand Prix Winner German Masters
2005
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4. German Magic-Pedia Open To The Public
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Message by Wittus Witt (Germany)
Since
March there is a German magic-pedia open to the public.
Go to http://www.zauber-pedia.de and you will already find
some 5000 entries.
So
far there has not been a public wiki dedicated to magic
in the German language before. It works like any "Wikipedia".
If
you like to add information you have to send an email to
(abc@zauber-pedia.de) to get an account.
Zauber-Pedia.de
is sponsored by the German magic magazine Magische Welt,
Germany's largest selling magic periodical (www.magischewelt.de)
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5. Congress Recognizes The Society Of American Magicians
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Message by George Schindler (US)
In
Recognition Of The Art Of Magic -- Hon. Pete Sessions (Extensions
of Remarks - April 28, 2014)
[Page: E586]
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Hon. Pete Sessions Of Texas
In The House Of Representatives
Monday, April 28, 2014
Mr.
Sessions. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of one of
my constituents, Dal Sanders, National President of The
Society of American Magicians, to recognize magic as an
art.
The
art of magic has been around for centuries and is intended
to entertain audiences with the staging of tricks and creating
seemingly impossible illusions. Throughout its history,
magic has grown to show innovative and creative ways to
delight and engage audiences worldwide. It takes a great
deal of dedication and a strong work ethic to devote the
practice time necessary to master this art.
I
would specifically like to take this opportunity to recognize
the world's oldest magic organization, The Society of American
Magicians, SAM. Since its founding in 1902, The SAM has
attempted to elevate and advance the art of magic by promoting
an environment for magicians worldwide to come together
and share their passion. The SAM members follow in the footsteps
of renowned magicians Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston,
who each served as national president of The SAM, and Harry
Blackstone, Jr., and David Copperfield, who both have served
as The SAM ambassadors.
Mr.
Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in recognizing
the art of magic.
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6. Magicseen No. 56
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Message by Chris Wasshuber
Please
click here to subscribe to Magicseen Magazine
Go to: http://www.lybrary.com/magicseen-year-subscription-p-94252.html
Vol.
10, No. 2, no date [May 2014]; 60 pages
Cover:
Johnny Thompson
Welcome - editor's letter
Visual Comedy
Diabetic Cigarette - Nathan Kranzo
Book Test Gag - Graham Hey
Readers' Letters
In The News
Shed 7 - humor - David Williamson
In The News
Who Needs Hogwarts? - re: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
- Brian Lead
Masterclass
Heartless - Alan White
Sum Total - Ian Adair
Blackpool 2014 - A Very Quick Blackpool Convention Round-Up!
7 Steps To...Protecting Your Magic Income - Cila Warncke
Dealer Shout Outs - Special 'extra' announcements from a
few regular advertisers
Jamie Allan - profile - Laurence Gibbons
In The News
Johnny Thompson: Hot Property - cover article/interview
- Paul Stone & George Luck
Shed 7 - humor - Ali Cook
10 Second Secrets! - David Copperfield
James Kingston: Don't Look Down! - profile
Club Land
The Cotswold Magical Society
Pros & Cons - Mark Leveridge
"It's better to learn magic from books than from DVDs"
John Styles: A Funny Way to Make a Living (Part Two) - Mark
Walker
In The News
Smoke & Mirrors Bar, Bristol - Live Reviews
Matthew Wright
Danny Cole
Atlas Brookings: Around the World, Around the Corner - interview
Product Reviews
Magic Dave's ... Back to the Future Bookings - 2 DVD set
- Dave Allen
The Worker's Dream Wallet - prop - Harry Robson
Eidetic - e-book - Oliver Dobbs
Odyssey - 2 DVD set - Lloyd Barnes
Page: Voucher - DVD - SansMinds
Outfoxed - DVD - Wayne Fox
Polyester - trick DVD - Zivi Kivi
The Essence - comb bound book - Tony Griffith
The (Magic) Fly on the Wall - DVD - David Hemingway
Bigger Fish 2 - book - Peter Turner
The Last Prediction - trick DVD - Kneill X
Starbucks Espresso Chop Cup - prop - Dave Bonsall
It's the Magicseen Awards Results!
In The News
Next Issue!
Listings
Back Issues
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7. Remarkable Magic #348 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
'iPhones and other things.'
I
really had fun in my last five columns with lists of five
magical things in them. I had some great email responses
so I'm guessing some of you did too. I want to cover a few
fairly unconnected topics in this column, bundled up with
a couple of plugs for things you might be interested in.
It
is a rather fascinating thing the way cell phones have become
so ubiquitous ever since they became 'smart.' It is quite
astonishing how people seem to need to check their Facebook
status on such an amazingly frequent basis! As a very regular
corporate performer I particularly notice this tendency
in audiences at these kinds of shows. One often seems to
be sharing the attention span of the crowd sitting in front
of you with a two-inch screen, it can be a little disconcerting
when you look out and see lots of illuminated faces.
I
do find that the amount of phones that ring, and worse still
calls taken, during public performances has decreased. People
are starting to realize that there are mute buttons on their
iPhones or maybe people are just texting more, now that
they realize it isn't just for teenagers. I was at a concert
last night by Willie Nelson celebrating his 81st birthday
and I noticed how many audience members were dividing their
attentions between Facebook and this American legend. It
was somewhat comforting to realize that it wasn't just my
show.
There
is a growing trend to assume that social networking is the
most vital part of marketing for an entertainer, but I truly
wonder how much it really counts for in the long run. The
incredible YouTube numbers that have been ratcheted up for
performers like James More and Darcy Oake may be the biggest
example of true social networking success stories. The amount
of folk who 'Like' the picture of your luncheon burger may
be rather less important in the long haul. For some performers
I think they should rename it 'StrokeBook.'
Pop
Haydn takes the path of inviting his audience to Tweet and
post comments during his performances. I think this is an
interesting idea but really wonder whether it is a best
approach. I am viewing it with a quiet detachment during
my performances, and trying hard to remember not to check
my own phone during a live performance by an artist! I would
love to know what your thoughts are on this very contemporary
issue.
I
have certainly noticed that my excitement with 'iPhone tricks
has faded almost totally during the last year. After an
initial burst of enthusiasm I now suspect that the audience
transfer (usually correctly) most of the credit for the
effect to the phone. However, not wishing to sound too negative
I did thoroughly enjoy this story about Simon Pierro and
his rather amazing iPad magic-check it out at
http://www.dw.de/how-technology-the-internet-and-the-ipad-are-changing-a-magicians-secret-work/a-17537152
I
am delighted to give a little advance notice about a two-day
event I am giving in Cupertino, Northern California on June
9th and 10th. I will be performing live and giving a lecture,
workshop and Master Class, in collaboration with the Society
of American Magicians Assembly #94. It should be a blast.
If you would like to get more details about the event, check
in with Phil Ackerly at ackerlymagic@gmail.com or phone
408 781 6735.
It
will be a very interesting and informative teaching experience
that I am centering on the art of taking smaller magic and
learning to sell it so that it works for BIG audiences.
It will include a bunch of great tricks and information.
I have posted the flyer for the event on my blog site at
www.remarkablemagic.com and it is available there for download.
Finally
I want to mention a fun new item we are premiering in the
next issue of Vanish International Magic Magazine. It is
a 'Then & Now' pictorial feature, and will feature fun
press and performance photos of performers and the way they
have changed over the years. I am a great fan of 'Throw
Back Thursday' on Facebook and thought it would be fun to
extend the notion to Vanish. If you have photos that would
be fun to feature and think they would be of interest to
our amazingly international readership then send them to
me at nicklewin1@mac.com and perhaps we can use them.
That
is all for this week, have a wonderful and magical upcoming
seven days!
My
blog is at www.remarkablemagic.com
My web site/online store is www.nicklewin.com
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8. Festivals - Scoping Them Out - #339 - By Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
So you have your list and have a basic idea of contacts
and festivals you are thinking of targeting. But, you are
not quite sure what your show needs to be like or what the
festivals are really looking for. If you are a true professional,
you must really start to learn everything you can about
your new market before diving head first into it. This is
the time to do some travel homework and visit some of these
festivals in and around your area.
Go
out to these festivals and scope them out - Do your homework.
Get in the car and actually attend some of these festivals.
This is a great way to get a feel for the event, to scope
out current entertainment and staging and to pick up information
that you can use. It helps you to get an idea of the type
of entertainment they hire and what they do. It also allows
you to see how different stages are set up and how often
a performer works and how many shows he or she may do in
a day.
To
find festivals in your area to attend, simply look at your
list or look in the papers and see what festivals are going
on that weekend and then make an effort to check them out.
Take a look around, and gather very important contact information.
This way you can determine if they might be worth targeting
for next year. It is not only a great way to learn and to
get important information, but it is also a lot of fun as
well.
It
is always best to be able to scope out the festivals you
plan on targeting first. You can really determine what they
are all about ahead of time and save you a lot of possible
problems. If you can scope the festivals you want to target
in advance, this will save you a lot of headaches. You can
really learn what to expect, what problems they may have
that you can solve for them and get a taste and feel for
the atmosphere.
If
you go out to a festival there are also some things you
will want to make sure NOT to do. These are what I call
my dos and don'ts and they are general rules of thumb for
when you are visiting and scoping out a festival for Information.
-
Never go to a festival and start performing walk around
style magic in hopes that this will generate a crowd and
get you noticed. This does nothing more really upset the
entertainment and festival committee who has worked so hard
to get entertainers there and it is rude to your fellow
festival performers who can really be a big asset to you
if you befriend them later on. Do not perform unless you
are hired to do so or get in as a paying vendor.
-
Do not go there and hard sell your festival show. The festival
day is a frantic and hectic pace for the festival group
that has to run it and control all situations that come
up. They simply just do not have the time to devote to you
and your information will in most cases get lost in the
hustle and bustle of the day. The best bet is to go to the
information booth and just pick up some literature and information.
Usually contacts can be found there and that is usually
all you need to get started.
-
Do take notes and observe the staging areas, how many entertainers
they have, what is the entertainment like and so forth.
This is your time to really watch and learn as much as you
can. Get a sense and feel for the festival. Even more importantly,
find out ways in which your show can directly benefit this
particular festival. If you can find solutions to problems
that you see, then you can offer these solutions to the
festival when you market to them.
-
Do take note of the vendors in the area and the types of
vendors they have. Talk to a few of them if you can and
get the chance to. By partaking of their wares or food,
you can also start a nice conversation with them and perhaps
learn some great information in the process. Just make sure
you also learn to listen to them as well. Most vendors do
a lot of festivals and their information and contacts could
be valuable to you later.
I am happy to announce that my newest book, "FESTIVAL
MAGIC", is finished and is NOW available at http://www.kpmagicproducts.com/Festival_Magic.html
This 112pg book is filled with the most up to date information
on how anyone can work and succeed in the festival and fair
markets.
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.
Kyle
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9. Happy FFFF 2014
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Message by Tim Ellis (Aust)
We
just made a fun video at FFFF
Go
to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry9hLuOpWIw
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10. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
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Message by - Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
Latest
updates on VanishLive.com include:
-
Interview: Jim Steinmeyer Disney Brings Aladdin to Broadway
- Bello Nock Rocks Broadway: Ben Robinson
- Magician's Floating Trick Might Be Halted By Council
- Neil Patrick Harris Nominated For Tony Award- Classic
Film Verite by Jim Kleefield
- Vanish Year Two Now Available!
- Stardom Just An Illusion For Jay on Britain's Got Talent
- David Blaine Takes His Act To University of Buffalo- Magician
Rides 4km Blindfolded On Busy Road
- It's NOT The Destination: Nick Lewin
DAILY
magic news, articles from around the world and reviews from
working professional magicians.
Video
of the Week: Lance Burton Horsin' Around.
Visit
us today at: http://www.VanishLive.com
-
Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
Have
you downloaded your FREE copy of Vanish Edition 13?
Feature
interview with Daryl, Q+A with David Berglas, feature articles,
reviews and more. http://www.vanishlive.com/2014/04/13/vanish-13-now-available/
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11. Edinburgh International Magic Festival 2014
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Article forwarded on by Mel Kientz (US)
The
Edinburgh Report
By
Phyllis Stephen
Edinburgh
International Magic Festival 2014
Eight
days of outstanding performances from the world's best magicians
The
fifth Edinburgh International Magic Festival will once again
bring the most innovative and talented performers from all
over the world to Edinburgh from 27 June - 4 July 2014.
This
year magic collides with theatre, science, comedy, history,
sideshow, technology and psychology as performers from the
widest fields of interest come together in Edinburgh to
give festival goers the most magical experience possible.
In
the Year of Homecoming Scotland, local magicians feature
prominently in the main programme. Glasgow magician Michael
Neto, who represented Scotland at FISM World Championships
of Magic in 2012, brings his new theatre and magic production,
in collaboration with Sonic Boom Theatre Company, to MagicFest.
Harthill's Colin Cloud is a master of deduction; he explores
the snap judgments we all make about other people and life's
scenarios in his new show Forensic Mind Reader.
Actor
and magician Scott Smith from Edinburgh makes his MagicFest
debut in the main programme. After a sell show at the Fringe
last year, Scott performs at new venue MagicFest venue Adam
House Theatre. London Magic Circle Competition finalist
Billy Reid from Glasgow is one of the UK's most devilishly
brilliant close-up magicians and an expert sleight of hand
artist.
Kevin
McMahon, Edinburgh International Magic Festival Director,
said: "Five years ago we waded into the busy Edinburgh
festival market aiming to get live magic in front of public
and to find acts that didn't just amaze but also excited
and inspired. Now over 5000 people come to MagicFest each
summer. In the last few years there's been a groundswell
in the Scottish magic community of performers willing and
able to create innovative shows and I'm delighted to programme
so many quality Scottish acts this year."
Each
year a wide array of international artists also feature
in the programme. This year the award winning line-up includes
Lukas from South Korea who brings a sense of poetic artistry
and visual manipulation techniques to Scotland for the first
time, USA's Rob Zabrecky a Magic Castle illusionist and
character actor who has been twice voted 'Stage Magician
of the Year' by the Academy of Magical Arts and Xavier Tapias
from Spain, whose amazing animatronics act evokes the story
of Pinocchio as he magically builds a boy from household
rubbish.
Magician
and psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman makes his MagicFest
debut. An international bestselling author, Richard's YouTube
channel has over 1 million subscribers and 200 million views.
Join him as he takes you backstage to discover the secret
science of sorcery. MagicFest are delighted to welcome German
artist Johan Lorbeer to Edinburgh for the first time. He
is famous for his public "Still-Life" performances,
which feature Lorbeer in an apparently impossible position,
standing in mid-air 'leaning' against a wall with one hand.
In
addition to bringing magic acts from around the world to
Edinburgh, MagicFest produce unique events and develop new
show concepts. Last year's sell show The Secret Room at
Lauriston Castle is back with three of Scotland's finest
magicians who animate the castle's intriguing past with
stories, performances and illusions. Magic Dinner at The
Royal Scots Club also returns with an evening of fine dining
and immersive magical entertainment. Magic School wizardry
workshops offer 7-10 year olds the choice of either a 2.5
hour workshop or 5-day course with fun show for parents.
Street
Magic Masterclass gives 11-15 year olds the chance to learn
some mind-blowing techniques and the secrets behind sleight-of-hand.
Brand new show Tower of Illusion at Camera Obscura takes
you on a magical journey where you must work together to
defy illusion, solve riddles, challenge mystery and confront
the unknown in a unique treasure hunt.
Since
conception in 2010, MagicFest now produces one of the UK's
largest magic events, has consulted for the National Theatre
of Scotland, broken a Guinness World Record and put together
a series of shows and workshops as part of the celebration
of Shakespeare's birthday at the Globe Theatre in London.
The Edinburgh International Magic Festival is leading the
charge in the newly developing market of Magic Festivals
appearing around the world, and aims to be the world leader
in programming and producing innovative, cutting edge magic.
MagicFest
works with various organisations that have supported the
festival development and collaborated on some exciting projects
and events. Among them are Point Hotel Edinburgh (now Double
Tree by Hilton),
IDEAS,
MagicDirecet.com, Lothian Buses, Jenners and Tree of Knowledge.
Kevin
added: "In addition to our longstanding principal sponsors,
we're very excited to announce a new partnership with Krispy
Kreme this year. I think it's a wonderful match up and I'm
looking forward to a very sweet relationship. Watch out
for some in store magic at Hermiston Gait this summer!"
Open
up to magic at the fifth Edinburgh International Magic Festival
from the 27 June till the 4 July.
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12. Magic Roadshow Journal Of Magic
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Message by Rick Carruth
A
new issue of the Magic Roadshow has published online. You
can read it at: http://magicroadshow.com
In
this issue...
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Table of Contents
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- Month of the Joker...
- The Joker Spelling Routine - effect
- You Can't Do As I Do - effect
- The Encyclopedia of Card Tricks - Free PDF Download
- Ricky Jay and the New Yorker.. An article revisited
- Ricky Jay and his 52 Assistants - complete video
- Turning Tricks on the Street for Fun and Profit - Blog
- How To Tear And Restore Items!
- 10 YouTube Videos That Prove Science Is Magic
- Magic Trick Shirts and Other Magic Stuff
- The Real Secrets of Card Magic. Jay Sankey
- Lives of the Conjurers - Free eBook
- Liquid Scarf by Jessica - Video
- Stand - Art Zone Productions
- VANISH - Latest issue is ready
- Substitute for Keepvid
- Everything Illusions.. resource
- Six Ways to Escape from Handcuffs, Zip Ties & Duct
Tape!
- Free eBooks For Subscribers....
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13. McBride Lecture Coming Up At Fantasma Magic
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Message by John Bukowski
McBride
Lecture $25 vip $50 May 18th at 2:00 pm
McBride
Workshop $125 May 18th at 5:30 pm
McBride Lecture
Jeff McBride will be lecturing on recently release book
"The Show Doctor." The lessons from The Show Doctor
pack an even greater impact when they come to life before
your eyes. New principles, new tricks...it is all there
when you see Jeff teach live-up close and in person. This
is the first magic book available both in print and with
a specially designed version available for the iPad, put
together and marketed by Stan Allen's MAGIC Magazine. Jeff
will have some of the props mentioned in The Show Doctor
available for sale exclusively at this lecture-be the first
to get yours when you attend. And be sure to pick up a copy
of his book.
Jeff
McBride, a three-time award winner at the International
Grand Prix of Magic in Monte Carlo, is widely recognized
as a foremost innovator and most exciting performer in contemporary
magic. Naming him "Vegas' Best" Magician several
years ago, the Las Vegas Review Journal wrote: "Light
years ahead of the pack... McBride is easily the most exciting
and mesmerizing magician I've seen in years." McBride's
magic has been featured on every major television network,
with the most recent appearances on The World Magic Awards
and Masters of Illusion on MyNetwork, and judging VH-1's
Celebracadabra! and on A&E's Mindfreak with Criss Angel.
McBride has even "Gone where no magician had gone before"
as a special guest star on Star Trek-Deep Space Nine.
In
addition to his work as a performer, McBride is a much sought
after lecturer and workshop leader for such diverse groups
as The Smithsonian, The Disney Institute, The Omega Institute
and many others. he combines dynamic performance magic with
deep insights into what makes magic work, its enduring fascination
and many uses - non only on stage but in business and personal
life as well. He is the founder and leader of the McBride
Magic & Mystery School, based in Las Vegas and widely
known as the world's leading source for magical learning.
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14. Shoot Ogawa Lecture Coming Up At Fantasma Magic
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Message by John Bukowski
Shoot
Ogawa Lecture $25 vip seats $50 June 11 At 7:30 pm
Shoot
Ogawa Workshop w/ Free DVD $100 June 12 at 7:30 pm
Shoot
Ogawa Lecture
We are so happy to announce that Shoot Ogawa will be lecturing
Thursday June 12th at 7:30 pm
His Lecture will cover:
1. Ninja Rings/Thimbles/Wands/Coin Matrix
Throughout the lecture Shoot will demonstrate and teach
several of his signature effects that have brought him worldwide
fame and won many 1st place awards. These include his Ninja
Rings, color changing Thimbles, Wands, and Coin Matrix.
Attendees will receive a close-up view of these very visual
routines and present ideas which will help them with their
own performance and help to inspire their own creations.
2.
Coincidence
A deceptive, fun mind boggler that asks "How lucky
are you?" Good things usually come in pairs, but this
takes the concept to whole new heights. A chosen card from
an openly mixed deck suddenly becomes a piece of a puzzle
that doesn't seem to be randomly chosen after all. Is it
luck or coincidence? In the hands of a magician, are things
ever what they appear to be? A true surprise ending that
will have them questioning reality. (Intermediate to Advanced)
3.
Rope Magic
Shoot's award winning stage rope magic that has delighted
audiences for years. A good addition for closeup or stage,
Shoot's routine is full of visual, funny, and fast moving
effects. (Beginner to Intermediate)
4.
Cube
A surprising, memorable hole punch effect that can be used
with any type of card. This is an easy to perform, quick
and impromptu effect that is especially memorable for business
card production or a self working card routine. A best seller
in 2013, includes 5 different effects. (Beginner level)
5.
Flash
A 4 card production that is one of Shoot's favorites. One
by one, the 4 Aces (or chosen cards) are revealed out of
the middle of a full deck in a flash. Deceptively easy to
perform, yet makes you look like a master card handler.
The fourth reveal comes out of nowhere and something that
will be remembered long after the trick has finished. (Intermediate
to Advanced)
6.
Numbers
Ever want to take an idea and tell a story that inspires
imagination? A spectator chooses a card, replaces it, and
the deck is shuffled. The deck is dealt to the card's value,
and the chosen card is revealed. But then this happens with
a different value, and another. Then it gets interesting.
Piles that had just been counted now have different numbers
of cards when the top card is switched. Finally, with a
King on top, all 13 cards below are revealed - in numerical
order. A must see! (Intermediate)
7.
Various Card and Coin Effects (4-5 approx)
Shoot will perform several card and coin effects from his
current and personal favorite repertoire then teach them.
These include newer close-up routines mostly with cards
and coins. Attendees will learn how to perform them, their
inspiration, his thinking behind the effects, and in some
cases alternative methods depending on your skill level..
Most of these have been worked into his current closeup
routine and are revealed for the first time. (Beginner to
Advanced)
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15. Squib For The May Issue Of Genii
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Message by Richard Kaufman, Editor of Genii, The Conjurors'
Magazine
Welcome
to the May issue of the largest selling magazine for magicians
in the world. If you're a subscriber to Genii you are entitled
to a visit to The Magic Castle each year--just one of the
many perks we offer. Another is if subscribe for one year,
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On
our cover is one of the geniuses behind Tenyo, Mr. Shigeru
Sugawara. He is one of the magic world's most original thinkers,
a creator of diabolically clever principles and equally
devious methods. Max Maven wrote our cover story, and there
are half a dozen videos to complement it.
Aladdin!
Disney's big new musical is now open on Broadway and a big
hit. Read my interview with Jim Steinmeyer that takes you
behind the scenes and watch another half dozen videos.
Our
great roster of columnists is here this month, including
Tom Stone's latest installment of "Conjuring",
er ... "Lodestones." Tom is up to his tricks again
in his year-long series of pastiches of our columnists and
this month Jim Steinmeyer is his victim. Damn fine trick,
too.
This
month Al Cohen's "Memoirs of a Magic Dealer" teaches
one of his old dealer routines with "IZOD."
Chamber
of Secrets brings us a "Coin Casket." This is
not something in which you bury dead coins, but a 19th century
trick that's pretty cool.
Jonathan
Pendragon knows "Metamorphosis." It's in his blood.
But only recently has he again started performing one of
the illusions for which he's most famous. If you've ever
wondered what one of the greatest illusionists is thinking
balanced on top of the trunk, he spills the beans in this
month's "Panmagium."
Caleb
Wiles's routine in this month's "Ringside" could
be a reputation maker for you.
It's
impossible to summarize the content of Roberto Giobbi's
"Genii Session" in two or three sentences. He's
theorizing about theory, good workable theory that cleans
up dirty moments in magic. If I was Paul Harris, and it
was 20 years ago, I'd call it "The Psychological Eraser
of Doom." But I'm not, so I won't.
David
Kaye went to London and had his first experience at what
the British call a "Panto." Short for "Pantomime,"
it's not at all what you might think. There's a lot of cross-dressing
and silliness-in a good way-in these musical re-tellings
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held during the Christmas season and in which TV and theatrical
stars have some fun. "No they don't." "Yes
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The
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are brought to us as usual this month by Daniel Ulin in
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Where
does Jon Racherbaumer find the time to read all those books
he writes about every month in "On the Slant"?
He must spend a lot of time in the smallest room in the
house. Been there, done that.
Four
tricks are in "Magicana" this month, with our
writers Andi Gladwin, Ian Kendall, and Jon Racherbaumer.
Guest Al Schneider gives a tutorial on his famous vanish,
and then makes you want to learn it very badly with his
video demonstration in the digital edition.
David
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Genii Speaks video. Page 12 brings you Jon Racherbaumer's
On the Slant audio column with an interesting trick.
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16. Florida (Orlando) Magic Convention Coming Soon
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Message by Ben Mason - USA
Watch
the Stars come out May 23-26 during the 50th Anniversary
Florida State Magic Convention, Orlando.
Paul Gertner
in his full stage show "Braindrops"
Bev Bergeron
Farewell to "Rebo"
Oscar Munoz
IBM Gold Cups winner
Gustavo Raley
from Argentina
Fantasio
as Fun-Tasio
Giovanni "Gio" Livera
IBM Gold Cups winner
Scott Pepper
illusionist, from England
Michael Dardant
a hit at FFFF
Omar Feret
from Cuba
Amazing Mr. A
(ventriloquist)
Ward Hall
King of the Sideshow
Anabel
from Cuba
Dan Stapleton
Kerry Pollock
Bob Little
Geoff Williams
Sammy Smith
Todd Charles
Fred Moore
Cameron Francis
Phil Schwartz
Mary Naylor-Kodel
Billy Damon
See all the info at www.fma50th.com
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17. Broken Wand Charlie Manhire
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Message by Bill Watson (New Zealand)
Charlie
Manhire a long time member of the S. C. Magicians Society,
died on Easter Friday.
Charlie
had also been a member of the CSM in Christchurch before
he decided to join our society instead, but he never left
Christchurch where he lived.
Charlie
was also known as "Charlie Ho" as he did a very
good Chinese magic act. He was an accomplished magician
and well known in the South Island and I think in the North
Island.
His
funeral was on Thursday 24th April in Christchurch and it
was a large funeral.
Graham
Dockrill and Russell Hendry carried out the broken wand
ceremony.
Charlie
died of prostate cancer.
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18. Gigantic Sale Of Magic Tomorrow Auckland New Zealand
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Message by Tony Wilson (NZ)
Gigantic
Sale of over 190 bagged magic tricks, 54 plus magic related
DVD's in bags of 2/3/4., 12 large Illusions, 200 plus individual
card tricks and decks, magic tables, novelties and numerous
magic related items all in one place at one time in Auckland
early in May 2014. All these items must be sold!
From
the collection of the late Keith Garrett who died suddenly
and unexpectedly last January.
Date
Saturday May 3rd 2014
Place
KG Magic Theatre at 9 Wheatley Avenue Pakuranga Auckland
2010. Please do not block neighbour's driveways.
Time
open for viewing at 9.00 am. Sale starts at 9.30am and closes
at 11.30am
Price
groupings
General
items are for sale in three price groupings ie $15.00, $30.00,
and $50.00
Large
Illusions will be on display .as is ,where is, and interested
buyers need to make verbal offers to Keith's son Christopher
during the sale period and when the sale finishes Christopher
will offer the relevant illusion to the highest bidder.
Any successful large illusion buyers must be able to remove
their successful purchases off the property that weekend
or negotiate a day or so shortly after.
Question
How
do I obtain an email copy of the items for sale?
Answer
By
contacting one of IBM Ring 160 committee members (listed
below) requesting an email copy of:
1
All general items of magic for sale (over 190 plus)
2 All large illusions for sale (12)
3 Photos of 10 of the 12 large illusions that are for sale
IBM
Ring 160 Committee Members
Tony
Wilson - President - tony@twmagic.co.nz
Roderick Mulgan - Vice President - xtr795067@xtra.co.nz
Danny Phillips - Secretary - danny@mostlymagic.co.nz
Terry Von Pein - Treasurer - tvp@mcgregorbailey.co.nz
Alan Watson - Publicity - AW@Alan-Watson.com
Malcolm Silverman - Malcolm@ips.co.nz
Syd Walker - syd.walker@paradise.net.nz
Any
further questions please feel free to contact Tony Wilson
President of IBM Ring 160
Phone
09 5769581 or 027 4771240 or tony@twmagic.co.nz
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19. e-zine 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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