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Issue Number: #1134
Date: Sunday 21st September 2014
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. Farewell to Phil Willmarth
3. Phil Willmarth's Memorial Service
4. Mat Franco Wins America's Got Talent!
5. Congratulations to Mat Franco. The big winner.
6. Latest News Regarding FISM Italy 2O15
7. The Magic Summit
8. Remarkable Magic #362 - Nick Lewin
9. Branding For Magicians: What Is Branding? #353 - Kyle
Peron
10. The Magic Word - Noel Britten - Magician & Humanitarian
11. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
12. In Reply to Nick Lewin's Article
13. Congratulations Once Again To Tihany on His 98th Birthday
14. INNOVENTION and the Liverpool Festival of Magic &
Variety
15. Australian World Festival Of Magic Tour
16. What's In the October Issue of Genii?
17. IBM Day of Magic 26th October - Auckland
18. e-zine Archives
19. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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2. Farewell to Phil Willmarth
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Message by Nick Lewin forwarded on by Mel Kientz
It
is with great sorrow that I heard of the passing of Phil
Willmarth. He was a kind, generous and a true gentleman.
I was first introduced to Phil by my dear friend Terry Nosek
when they visited my show in Las Vegas. It was a friendship
at first meeting. Phil was the long term editor of The Linking
Ring and much to my surprise several months later Terry
and Phil featured me on the cover of the magazine! It was
the first time I had ever been honored in this manner.
While on a visit to New Zealand Alan Watson and Richard
Webster persuaded me to resume my long dormant career as
a writer. For the seven years following that visit I have
written a column in the Magic New Zealand ezine. I look
at those early columns and am amazed how primitive they
were, but I continued practicing my new found craft and
now I am writing some stories and articles in magic publications
of which I am really proud.
One of my early 'fans' in my writing endeavor was Mr Willmarth.
He read all my columns and gave me some invaluable advice
on how to make them better. Phil also asked me if he could
re-print some of them in The Linking Ring, I was delighted
and encouraged. Before long I was writing a monthly column
for The Ring and continued to do so for some time. I even
won the IBM award for best columnist. The true joy of those
columns was getting to work on the topics, content and execution
of them with Phil. It was as enjoyable as it was educational.
I got to work with a master who could set me straight with
just a few words. I remember with great fondness our (often
late-night) conversations and discussions. They meant a
great deal to me.
Phil leaves behind a literary, scholarly and human legacy
that makes him one of magic's finest. I will miss our occasional,
gentle conversations greatly.
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3. Phil Willmarth's Memorial Service
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Message by Eldridge Gray (US)
I
am writing to inform you that the memorial Service for Phil
will be held:
Friday,
September 26, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
Chapel of the Cross
304 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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4. Mat Franco Wins America's Got Talent!
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)
A
huge day in the history of the magical arts!
Jeff
McBride's Magic & Mystery School Student Mat Franco
wins America's Got Talent!
http://hollywoodlife.com/2014/09/17/americas-got-talent-finale-magic-trick-mat-franco-rosie-odonnell-howard-stern/
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/tv/tv-guy/os-americas-got-talent-who-won-20140917-post.html?track=rss
Sleight
of hand magic beats all other forms of entertainment!
Mat
won 1 million dollars and his own show in Vegas!
For
more magic winners go to
http://www.magicalwisdom.com/winners
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5. Congratulations to Mat Franco. The big winner.
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
It
was very exciting to see a magician finally win a major
television event, to be quite honest it is a day I really
didn't see arriving when it did. In winning "America's
Got Talent" Mat Franco has done something that is a
real shot in the arm to every magician in America. There
were some very strong acts in the 2014 finals of AGT and
this talented young man did a great job of becoming the
big winner. He is going to do a wonderful job of opening
up the entertainment world to the potential of sleight of
hand magic being a mainstream and viable entertainment booking
option. A major entertainment booker emailed me this morning
and said, "Close-up magician took it last night on
America's Got Talent, not an illusionist with boxes and
a girl, but a true sleight of hand artist - whoo hoo!"
I couldn't agree more….
Franco
did some great magic in his 90 second slots. His initial
set when he performed a customized Sam The Bell Hop was
a tough act for him to top. He went on to show a lot of
style in a very daunting scenario - performing sleight-of-hand
in Radio City Music Hall. The last time I saw magic in that
particular venue it was Siegfried & Roy breaking in
their new show before debuting it at the Mirage. It wasn't
an easy stage for them to fill even with all the spectacle
they brought to the party. It is also not at all easy to
present a satisfying 90 second bite of magic; when the great
Billy McComb used to be asked if he could do a ten minute
show he would reply, "Absolutely, now in ten minutes
I can either find a card that nobody selected-or have a
card selected and not find it. Which would you prefer?"
I can relate to that response.
In
the semifinal when Franco was facing off against David &
Leeman and Mike Super, I was very impressed with the way
that Mat built up his miniature act from three separate
tricks. In other words he presented the classical theatrical
three act format - an opener, a middle and a closer! It
really paid off when contrasted with his colleague's decision
to perform one effect at a more leisurely pace. As magicians
we all view other magic acts through a strangely distorted
lens, we forget that lay audiences are much more interested
in the magician and not what he does. We just aren't the
correct demographic and Franco showed how effective a fresh
look at the classics can be for a lay audience. It was less
important that the tricks were fresh and new and extremely
relevant that Mat was.
I
was expecting a great deal of sniping over some of Franco's
palpably correct choices, I was delighted to see that the
magic community joined forces to congratulate this personable
and talented young man into the major league. This is a
moment for rejoicing with no element of sour grapes spoiling
the moment. Mat Franco has given us all something to be
very proud about, more power to him, I will watch his next
moves with interest and excitement.
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6. Latest News Regarding FISM Italy 2O15
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Message by Giulia Gobbi (Italy)
Let
The Legend Begin!
FISM Italy 2O15 staff is proud to announce the first seven
artists, members of the legendary cast of FISM Italy 2O15.
David Williamson
Otto Wesseley
Armando Lucero
Luke Jermay
Rob Zabriecky
Raymond Crowe
Xavier Mortimer
Stay
Tuned And Discover All The Next Names!
**The Masters Of Magic Corner**
At FISM Italy 2O15 in Rimini we want to gather the joy of
being together, therefore, differently to previous editions,
the headquarters will not be inside a hotel, but inside
the Rimini Palacongressi!
This futuristic location, on the occasion of the World Championship
of Magic, will be open 20/24h, until 5:00 in the morning.
There will be refreshment areas with bars and restaurants
inside and outside the building; tables to play magic tricks
until dawn, areas where partying all night and temporary
shops where you can buy products of the best Italian brands.
You can book your hotel and organize your magic Italian
experience by clicking on FISM website. Ventana Tour Operator,
one of the mayor players in business and leisure travel
sectors, is in charge of making your stay in Rimini fun
and comfortable.
Book Now, Before It's Too Late...
www.fismitaly2015.com
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7. The Magic Summit
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Message by Stan Allen - Editor MAGIC Magazine
Who:
Michael Ammar, Brian Brushwood, Jamie D. Grant, Mac King,
Jeff McBride, Michael Mode… And that's only the beginning
of the list of remarkable magicians joining producers Stan
Allen, Brian Daniel, and Vinny Grosso.
What: The first-ever leadership conference for magicians,
focusing on strengthening magic clubs and improving the
local club experience. And it's a conference in the true
sense of the word: come learn, come share.
When: November 14th and 15th.
Where: Sam's Town, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Why: Individual clubs are the grassroots of the magic community.
This is where passions are nurtured through the support
of fellow magicians, face to face. It's also where lifelong
friendships are made. Local clubs will play a critical role
in shaping the future of magic.
How: Visit www.MagicSummit.com.
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8. Remarkable Magic #362 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
RM#362.
Tales from the Uncanny Scot: a book to treasure.
I
was excited to see that this gem of a magic book is once
again available for purchase; I have enjoyed it immensely
and consider it one of the very finest additions to my library
in many years. Ron Wilson was not just a wonderful performing
magician, but also a fascinating storyteller and in this
book the Uncanny Scot tells some tales that will entertain
and intrigue every lover of magic. It is my pleasure to
wholeheartedly recommend this publication.
Ron
Wilson was part of the very earliest years at the world
famous Magic Castle in Hollywood. His reminisces share intimate
stories about one of the most exciting and creative eras
in the history of magic. In a time when bookshelves in magic
dens are groaning under the weight of magic books containing
"new" tricks and moves, there haven't been nearly
enough books such as this one. People whose names are legendary
in magic circles become close to being flesh and blood when
we read these tales. It is a rare and special opportunity.
The
joy of "Tales from the Uncanny Scot" is the way
that Wilson shines a light on the fascinating characters
that populated the Magic Castle in those formative days.
Memoirs like this are way too few and far between, and in
covering the personal history of our art they create a living,
breathing framework to put important elements into focus.
A man of quiet integrity and charm, Ron was on the spot
when things were happening at the Castle and we are extremely
lucky that his memories have been captured on paper for
us to share.
I
joined the Magic Castle in early 1974, and even then with
my "late" arrival on the scene, was all too aware
of how many people and events that had been instrumental
to the formation of this contemporary mecca of magic I had
missed. More recent members are familiar with those early
groundbreakers in an ever less direct manner than me. This
book brings these people to life in a vivid and colorful
manner that amuses, entertains and educates you on every
page.
Ron
was a friend and confidant of some of the most legendary
figures in the magic world and his intimate stories of magical
icons such as: Dai Vernon, Bruce Cervon, Doug Henning, Charlie
Miller, Cary Grant, Larry Jennings, Jay Ose, Mike Skinner,
Orson Welles, Shimada and Tony Slydini are priceless. That
list is just the tip of the magical iceberg; Ron's friendships
included both the famous and the infamous from those halcyon
days when the framework of contemporary magic was being
forged behind the fabled walls of 7001 Franklin Avenue.
From
the moment Wilson traveled to Los Angeles to become part
of the fledgling Magic Castle he became a large part of
the living heart and fabric of that ongoing magical dream.
Ron was not only President of the Magic Castle but one of
its most highly awarded performers, before becoming the
talent booker for the club. In all these capacities his
dedication to high standards and qualities made him one
of the key architects to the ongoing success of the club
as it enters its second half-century of excellence. You
will be fascinated following Wilson's personalized timeline
of the people who brought this dream to fruition.
"Tales
from the Uncanny Scot" was a labor of love not only
in the writing but also in the publishing and it comes complete
with a multitude of original and unique photographs, many
of which are being seen for the first time. However, what
is a book on magic that doesn't teach you at least one trick?
A delightful bonus to this published edition is a DVD that
features Ron himself teaching R. Paul Wilson his award winning
card trick "The Highland Hop," and showing Paul
the intricacies of his method for the second deal. There
are also rare clips of Ron's stage show filmed live at the
Magic Castle.
I
was lucky enough to have a tiny part in the aftermath to
Wilson's book, and the bonus DVD includes me conducting
a live interview with Ron where we discuss some of the stories
contained in the pages of "Tales…" I also
persuaded Ron to share some personal details about himself
during the interview and they make a nice addition to his
reminisces about his many friends.
There
are copies of the book currently available at the website
http://uncannyscot.weebly.com and when they are gone there
will likely be no further reprints, so I highly suggest
you grab this piece of history while you can. The standard
edition is a 196 page hardbound book with dust jacket and
DVD, which retails for 45 dollars. There are also a few
copies of the Collector's Edition of 100 that has a distinctive
maroon hardcover and has been personally hand-signed by
Ron Wilson.
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9. Branding For Magicians: What Is Branding? #353 - Kyle
Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
Often
times in our busy consumer world of ours, we come across
the word "brand" numerous amounts of time even
in just one afternoon. We see it on TV, in the mall and
all around the world we live in. But what is a brand and
what does it mean to you the performer? Can this brand idea
work for me and if so how do I go about it?
Let
me start by saying that a brand is a visual, emotional,
rational and cultural image or feeling that one person associates
with a company, product or service. Companies with well
established brands are the companies that we consumers remember
when we go to make a purchase. We associate good feelings
with the company or product and that influences what product
we might buy on any given day.
For example, when you think of Nike, you think of certain
visual and emotional responses. Some of the items that come
to mind are Michael Jordan, "Just Do It", athletics,
quality shoes and apparel. All of these images and feelings
derive just from Nike's successful brand and brand message
that they put out in the market place.
The
fact that you remember the brand name and have positive
feelings toward that brand makes your product selection
easier and enhances the value and satisfaction you get from
the product.
You
can think of your own brand as an investment. It does not
happen overnight. The brand must be developed, nurtured
and matured in the minds of the customer before you can
reap your rewards. But is it worth it? Yes.
Many
companies have spent many dollars and effort developing
their brand and making sure their message gets out to the
customer. Time is spent on building the perception of the
brand in the minds of the individuals your services are
trying to target.
But
why are brands important for the magician? The branding
of your company and its products will increase the public
awareness of your services. This in turn increases your
reputation in the community for providing a quality product.
And the ultimate difference can be seen in the increased
revenue that is generated by an increase in shows.
Branding
will also provide a higher level of consistency and continuity
in your advertising and marketing materials. The increased
awareness will make your services and your products stand
out from the others in your market, making it easier for
people to buy your services over someone else.
But
what are parts of a good brand that will make people think
positively towards my own brand? Brand elements such as
logos, postcards, ads, posters, taglines and packaging are
all key ingredients for creating these positive feelings
toward any given brand. For example, if a person has a perception
that shoes by Nike are top quality, they will look for the
Nike logo where ever they go to buy shoes. This Nike logo
then becomes a driving force in their mind. Whenever they
see the Nike logo they will think quality products.
The
first step in creating any good brand is to create a brand
message statement. This statement tells, in few words, what
business the company is in, what benefits it provides and
why it is better than the competition. Once this brand statement
is created, then every piece of your promotional materials
needs to be able to reflect back on this statement and meet
its criteria. If it does not, then the promotional piece
is not working properly. This helps you to make sure that
every piece of material that is used to promote your brand
is consistent in its message to the consumer.
I
hope this information has given you an idea of what branding
is and how it can work for you. 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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10. The Magic Word - Noel Britten - Magician & Humanitarian
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
When
I asked Noel Britten to be my guest on The Magic Word, I
did not expect our conversation to go in the direction it
did.
Six
months out of the year Noel and his wife spend time with
orphaned orangutans in Indonesia then back to Bath, England
where he hosts walking tours for "Bizarre Bath"
plus other corporate dates, emcee work and street magic.
But his time working for International Animal Rescue has
changed his perspective on comedy and life in general. He
talks about all this and more on this week's podcast on
The Magic Word.
You
can see photos, find a link where you can donate to his
cause, plus hear the podcast at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/noel-britten
where you can also download the MP3 file for later listening.
Of course you can download the podcast from iTunes, too.
Be sure to subscribe so you always get the latest info sent
direct to your phone, tablet or computer when new podcasts
are posted.
And
while I'm at it, please consider giving a donation to the
International Animal Rescue foundation because they are
doing such great work and your financial assistance is desperately
needed. The link is on The Magic Word website or you can
visit: http://www.internationalanimalrescue.org/
And
if you have any money left over, any small donation to The
Magic Word would be greatly appreciated. With your donation
you automatically join "Friends of The Magic Word"!
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11. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
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Message by - Mick Peck (NZ)
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
Latest
updates on VanishLive.com include:
-
Mat Franco on AGT Finals
- The Truth From A Liar DVD Set By Hannibal
- A Cough and a Blink - Nick Lewin
- John Stessel on Wizard Wars
- The Opposite Of People by Michael Feldman
- Card Cube By Perseus Arkomanis
- Tony Chris Wins Mentalism Medal
- Less is More But More Is More Fun: David Gabbay
- Dynamo On Paul Daniels And TV Magic
- Paul And Debbie On Their Relationship
- Creative Magic by Adam Wilber
- David Blaine To Hit Kuala Lumpur Streets
Video
of the Week: Norbert Ferré Le Plus Grand Cabaret
du Monde (French TV), February 2014.
DAILY
magic news, articles from around the world and reviews from
working professional magicians.
Visit
us today at:
http://www.VanishLive.com
-
Mick Peck
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
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12. In Reply To Nick Lewin's Article
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Message by David P Boyd (Australia)
I
would like to throw into the ring how I have solved, at
least in part, the problem Nick Lewin's article talks about,
getting paid for your performance at the shows conclusion,
rather than weeks later.
Over
my 35 years performing full time, only one type of venue
has given me any problems of getting paid at the end of
the performance. These were Shopping Centres. They came
up with all types of excuses to delay paying for the shows.
Like we only write cheques on the 21st of the month. It's
a shame that my shows concluded on the 22nd, but you will
get the cheques within the month, or the manager is away
this week, we will post the cheque to you.
Now
for those problem venues, when I quote, I increase my price
by 25%. Then in the quote I state there is a 25% discount,
if the cheque is paid at the conclusion of the last performance.
Since doing this, I have never had to wait for payment.
The cheque is always waiting for me at the Manager's office.
It's
a win win situation, they think they are saving money by
paying right away, and should for any reason, the cheque
is not ready, I get a bonus of 25% on my fee for waiting
a few weeks.
It
works for me.
Dave
Boyd
Magic Mountain's Mr Magic.
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13. Congratulations Once Again To Tihany On His 98th Birthday
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Message by Paul Stone - Producer (US)
I
wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the outstanding
performers who appeared in the 'Variety Live - Tribute to
Tihany Show at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
last weekend. It was fantastic to be able to feature such
a terrific cast to honour Circus Legend Tihany. This was
a real Variety Show with magic, comedy, juggling, hula hoops,
hand shadows, singing, costume change, and much more, and
to have Lance Burton, Kevin James, Jan Rouven, Stan Allen,
Kris Kremo, Yelena Larkina, Sonny Fontana, SOS & Victoria,
SOS JR & Tigran, Ben Stone and Jasmine Trias, all together
in one show with a live band, was a rare treat.
The
packed audience of over 800, included Las Vegas Legends
Siegfried & Roy, Criss Angel, Amazing Johnathan, Mac
King and many other Las Vegas stars, as well as Milt &
Arlene Larsen, Dale Hindman, and the Princess herself, Irene
Larsen, from the Magic Castle in Hollywood. Congratulations
once again to Tihany on his 98th Birthday. Here's to his
Centenary, it will be quite a party!
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14. INNOVENTION And The Liverpool Festival Of Magic &
Variety
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Message by Paul Stone - Executive Producer (US)
The
INNOVENTION and the Liverpool Festival Of Magic & Variety
from 14th - 18th July, 2015 will be unique, and different
from any other magic event. We will be featuring several
of the very best and most successful magic and variety performers
in show business. The INNOVENTION Convention in Liverpool
will be from 14th - 16th July, followed by additional shows
for the public on 17th & 18th July. Everything will
take place in the superb Playhouse Theatre, right in the
heart of Liverpool City Centre.
So,
why will the INNOVENTION 2015 be so different? Here are
just a few of the reasons. We will be limiting the numbers
of attendees so that everyone has great seats for all sessions,
and our production values are second to none. INNOVENTION
2015 will feature the very best commercial magic and variety
performers, all of whom make a very successful living as
professional entertainers in the world of Cabaret, Corporate
Shows, Tradeshows, Cruising, Hospitality, Stage and Close-up.
At
INNOVENTION 2015 you will discover the real inside knowledge
and learn about what it takes to get to the top in this
business. The information, advice and tips will be worth
many times the price of registration, and the sessions will
cover everything from how to get work, to how to increase
your fees. There will also be specific sessions on comedy,
choosing the right music and the most effective lighting,
and most importantly finding the right material.
Unlike
the bigger Conventions, such as FISM or Magic Live, there
will not be thousands of magicians, or days of competitions
to watch. At the INNOVENTION 2015 you will enjoy the intimacy
and an unrivalled access to all the performers.
And
it is incredible value for money too. I recommend that if
you are only planning to attend one magic convention in
2015, you should choose INNOVENTION 2015. But don't wait
too long to register, this event will sell out quickly.
A
few of the performers will be making their debuts in England,
and a few others will be established Stars. The one thing
that they will all have in common is that they are all full
time professional entertainers.
We
will be releasing names each week, but to start the ball
rolling, here are a couple to whet your appetite. I am delighted
to announce that JEFF HOBSON will be one of the stars, and
will be running a special Comedy Workshop, as well as a
couple of other exclusive sessions which will only take
place at the INNOVENTION, and he will be performing in the
Gala Show too.
SCOTT
ALEXANDER is one of the busiest and most commercial magic
professionals in America. He will be making his first ever
UK appearance at the INNOVENTION. Scott is an expert on
the world of cruising. More names will be released next
week but to find out full details and to register go to
info@innoventionliverpool.com
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15. Australian World Festival Of Magic Tour
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Message by Gene McCarthy (New Zealand)
Thu
23/10/14 Cairns Cairns Civic Theatre - 1100 1300 1800
Sat 25/10/14 Townsville Holy Spirit School - 1100 1330 1600
Mon 27/10/14 Mackay Mackay Christian College Powerhouse
Theatre - 1830
Wed 29/10/14 Bundaberg Moncrief Theatre - 1800
Fri 31/10/14 Nambour Nambour Civic Centre - 1200 1830
Sat 01/11/14 Gold Coast RSL Southport Pacific Auditorium
- 1730 1930
Sun 02/11/14 Brisbane ERPAC St Laurence's College - 1230
1500 1730
Mon 03/11/14 Toowoomba Empire Theatre - 1800
Tue 04/11/14 Lismore Lismore Workers Club - 1700
Thu 06/11/14 Newcastle Newcastle Panthers - 1230 1800
Sat 08/11/14 Gosford Central Coast Youth Club - 1400 1700
Sun 09/11/14 Wollongong Woonona Bulli RSL - 1230 1630 1930
Tue 11/11/14 Penrith JSPAC - 1200 1600
Wed 12/11/14 Hurstville Sutherland Entertainment Centre
- 1230 1800
Sat 15/11/14 Bondi Hordern Pavillion - 1100 1330 1600
Mon 17/11/14 Canberra Queanbeyan - 1100 1330 1600
Tue 18/11/14 Wagga Wagga Mater Dei Catholic Primary School
- 1230 1800
Wed 19/11/14 Albury Albury Entertainment Centre - 1230 1630
Fri 21/11/14 Ballarat Founders Theatre - 1230 1800
Sat 22/11/14 Melbourne MCEC - 1100 1400
Mon 24/11/14 Bendigo Kangaroo Flat YMCA - 1230 1800
Tue 25/11/14 Geelong The Arena - 1700
Fri 28/11/14 Launceston Door of Hope - 1230 1730
Sat 29/11/14 Hobart HGC Federation Concert Hall - 1400 1630
Mon
01/12/14 Devonport Devonport Entertainment & Convention
Centre - 1100 1330
Tue 02/12/14 Burnie Burnie Arts & Function Centre -
1300 1730
Thu 04/12/14 Mildura St Josephs College, Stadium - 1800
Sat 06/12/14 Adelaide Thebarton - 1100 1400 1700
Wed 10/12/14 Perth PCEC - 1000 1230 1800
Fri 12/12/14 Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Town Hall - 1330 1600
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16. What's In the October Issue of Genii?
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Message by Editor Genii Magazine Richard Kaufman
The
October issue of Genii is now line online for your desktop,
laptop, iPads, iPhones, and whatever else you have.
*
The cover story heralds the return of magic to prime-time
American television with the 13-week "Masters of Illusion
on the CW, produced by David McKenzie, David Martin, and
Gay Blackstone. Airing at 8 p.m. in most markets, this gives
great exposure to magic and also to many magicians who are
unknown to the lay public. You can watch the episodes on
the CW's website: http://www.cwtv.com/shows/masters-of-illusion
Learn
about the behind the scenes story with writer Dustin Stinett,
who interviewed the producers and many of the performers.
It also has lots of snazzy photos from Ms. Kari Hendler
and a bunch of videos in the digital edition.
*
The Comedy & Magic Society is one of those local performance
venues that fly under the radar for folks living outside
the Washington, DC, and Maryland area. It stars four talented
magicians on a regular basis, and is generally presented
once a month at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Watch the video in the digital edition to get a taste of
what the show is like. Tickets range from a modest $12 to
$15, and there you'll see Brian Curry, Barry Wood, Bob Sheets,
Mark Phillips, and others. There are magicians who circulate
doing close-up in advance of the stage show. Future performances
are listed here:
http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/leisure/arts/theater-at-the-arts-barn
and there's a nice promotional video in our issue.
*
I knew Jerry Andrus very well and greatly admired him enough
to produce and direct his three-video series. And although
I had heard he did a stage act in the early 1960s, I'd never
seen it. His friend Barry Brilliant has allowed me to include
it in our digital issue at the top of p.11, and you should
really watch it. I had no idea that Jerry was so adept at
physical humor and it's quite wonderful.
*
Great audio columns by Max Maven and Jon Racherbaumer await
you.
*
Two notable people in the world of magic recently died.
Our obit on Ron Wohl is written by his friend Roberto Giobbi;
Joanie Spina is memorialized by her friend David Oliver.
*
This issue Andi Gladwin takes over "Magicana,"
bringing a new vitality and fresh eye to the tricks each
month. Out of the gate we have effects from John Guastaferro
(with an iPhone), Chris Mayhew's Anti-Control (I bet my
uncle could have used that-ho ho ho), and Marcelo Insua's
clever take on Any Card at Any Number. Andi will also be
doing a "Modern Magicana" video each month, covering
the entire column, which is something I've been hoping to
provide our readers for several years.
*
We've got terrific columns for you this month: Jim Steinmeyer
describes a fine old-fashioned illusion in "Conjuring";
Eugene Burger takes on the issue of "Smart Travel"
and includes a video as well; John Gaughan shows off two
things this month-a whopping enormous Botania and a clockwork
table that "grows" a bouquet. Both were part of
Houdini's final tour at the time of his death and he pulls
back the curtain to reveal them in his "Chamber of
Secrets"; Tom Stone has tired of mocking our current
columnists and has reached back into the past and pointed
his humorous finger at … Ali Bongo. So join him under
the banyan tree in "Lodestones"; Jon Racherbaumer-whom
I keep prodding onward toward producing his magnum opus-this
month contemplates bubbles. Yes. Bubbles.
In "On the Slant": Caleb Wiles explains a very
simple Any Card at Any Number (can't people get enough of
this trick?) in "Ringside"; we finish up the month
of ghouls and goblins with Eric Mead, Joe M. Turner, David
Regal, and a surprise visit from Mr. Stinett, who reviews
the new Guy Hollingworth set of DVDs from Dan and Dave.
If
you don't subscribe, what are you waiting for? It's only
$35 for a digital subscription worldwide! Print and digital
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17. IBM Day Of Magic 26th October - Auckland
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IBM Ring 160 has decided to sponsor juniors/students to
the forthcoming Day of Magic Convention on 26th October.
This
means two students can join together for just $49.00 for
non IBM members or $40 for IBM members. That's 24.50 or
$20 each!
Juniors/students
will need to register together to get this fantastic deal.
So find a mate and send in your registrations together to
treasurer Terry Von Pein tvp@mcgregorbailey.co.nz
For
the registration form go to:http://www.ibmring160.com/media/11692/dayofmagic-adammada-registration.pdf
Don't
wait until the last minute to get this unbelievable deal!
4
lectures or workshops, plus competitions and a public show.
What a deal!
Any
questions?
Call
Danny Phillips at 418-4134 or 021-174 7179 for further details
Email: danny@mostlymagic.co.nz
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18. E-zine Archives
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"Archives"
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in folders for each year and are Coded, e.g. 001 Nov06 1999.txt
first three numbers (001) denote issue number, then the
date (Nov06) and the last figures the year (1999)
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