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Issue Number: #1193
Date: Sunday 12th April 2015
Editor: Alan Watson QSM
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. Annemann Award For Mentalism & The Robert-Houdin
Award
3. Vanish - International Magic Magazine Edition 19 - April/May
4. The Magic Word - 218: Steve Spill - I Lie For Money
5. 4F Stats
6. Uri Geller at FISMITALY 2O15!!!
7. FISM - Representing North America
8. Remarkable Magic #386 - Nick Lewin
8. Festivals - Assistants - #358 - Kyle Peron
10. SAM Convention Breaking News
11. I.B.M. Announces a New Fantastic Member Benefit
12. Diamond Jim Tyler's Updated Tour Schedule
13. Special Offer - Registration for AbraCORNdabra
14. Broken Wands - Ron London & Eddie Davis
15. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
16. Bruce Kalver Returning To Ocean State Theatre
17. Paul Draper in the UK in June
18. Broken Wand - Patrick Cordier Of WA
19. The Bristol Day of Magic
20. e-zine Archives
21. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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GREAT NEWS the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians, New Zealand
April 11th 2pm Magic show is SOLD OUT. 7.30pm show only
20 seats left. If you are planning to attend book NOW.
You
can purchase your tickets by emailing Mick Peck mail@mickpeckmagic.com
or calling 0800 385 167.
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e-zine in a HTML format go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2015-Jan-to-Dec-2015/1194-Apr12-2015.html
Remember
if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. Annemann Award For Mentalism & The Robert-Houdin
Award
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Message by Mark Stevens (US)
Last
year Joe Stevens and Stevens Magic Emporium created two
magic awards for the art of magic and mentalism. Joe spirited
the drive as a means to provide much needed recognition
for performers that have contributed in so many ways and
equally important, continue to shape the ever changing dynamic
of our art. Joe and Mark choose Magic New Zealand as the
exclusive forum to make the announcements for the 2015 awards.
Annemann
Award for Mentalism
Luca Volpe - Italy
Joe Curcillo Esq - USA/Italy
The
Robert-Houdin Award
Jeff McBride - USA
We
have the fantastic opportunity to speak with lovers of the
arts on all levels, from professionals to hobbyists and
ambassadors of the art (such as people like Domenico Dante
and Ton Onosaka). We are always seeking their counsel and
this year we are honored to recognize the above individuals
for their passion and tireless pursuit of perfection. At
this stage in my magical career I can't think of anything
better to do than to shine the light on these incredible
performers. We are looking forward to 2016, but for 2015
and beyond these individuals recognition is well deserved.
- Joe Stevens
You
can access www.stevensmagic.com for more information, along
with a short bio of the 2015 winners.
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3. Vanish - International Magic Magazine Edition 19 - April/May
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Message by Paul Romhany
We
mark our fourth year off with another bumper issue of magic,
reviews, articles and essays by some of the world's leading
professional magicians.
In
this tricks sections we have video links so you can see
the effects from the creators and how to set them up. Routines
range from magic with M&M packets, a 'which hand' effect,
magic with cards and bills.
Our
feature artist this issue is UK magician Keith Fields, who
made the move to America and is now starring in his own
one-man show. This is a great story of how he went from
working at Convent Garden to working on cruise ships and
corporate work to having his own show. It shows us all that
hard work and determination can get you to where you want.
This
issue also sees the final series by Ben Robinson on The
Importance of Wonder - a must read for every performer.
Jeff Hobson shares his story on working with The Illusionists,
Charles Bach continues his illusion series and Ray Lum looks
at one of the best builders in magic Eric Olson.
Tim
Mannix continues his series on performing for children and
a new addition is a series of articles with amazing photos
by Andrew Gerard.
We
have business related articles to help us grow our business
by Timothy Hyde as well as the new articles by Romany -
Diva of Magic. This issue Romany shares her story on creating
more material for her work on a cruise ship and finds herself
in the same position many people do when working on new
material.
Ted
Outerbridge continues his column with an article called
"From Concept to Creation" for those who want
to see how a professional takes an idea and turns it in
to reality.
There
is a great article on The Knights in Matthew Fallon's Married
In Magic series and Nick Lewin's Red Hot Act this issue
features Spanish magician Daniel Ka.
Nick
Lewin also shares his views in part TWO of How To Construct
An Act - information that I wish was around when I was growing
up.
Jeff
McBrides Magic & Mystery School series continues with
an article by Tobias Beckwith on how to present powerful
presentations. We also get a chance to sit down and talk
to Sean Bogunia about the evolution of his Dancing Hanky
now that he has just released his final ultimate version.
We
have almost thirty reviews of the very latest magic that
has just come out on the market place. These range from
downloads to books, tricks, APPS and DVDs. Get honest opinions
from working professionals.
All
this and more and it's all free as an interactive PDF. You
can also now get it as an APP for iPhones, iPads and Android
phones and tablets. So many ways to enjoy Vanish. The last
issue had over 140,000 downloads which makes this magazine
the largest read magic magazine in the world - an achievement
we are very proud of having only been going for four years.
Our goal of reaching half a million readership isn't as
silly as it sounds in this digital age.
Visit:
www.vanishmagazine.com to get your free copy
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4. The Magic Word - 218: Steve Spill - I Lie For Money
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star
This
week I reconnect with an old friend, Steve Spill. Our paths
have taken us in separate directions since our first working
together at Houston's "Magic Island" in the 1980's.
Steve's path has been rather direct with a focus of success
as a magician. That did not necessarily mean notoriety among
his peers in that his is not a "household name",
at least not in many magicians' households. He has not chosen
to perform for magicians at magic conventions, create DVD's,
market new tricks or write books…until now.
"Lie
To Me" is Steve's new book that will be released in
May 2015 that discusses where he's been, what he's done
and along the way, several great stories behind the scenes.
Steve literally grew up at The Magic Castle and spent many
hours there as a teenager because his father, Sandy Spillman,
was a longtime employee there as the Medium for the Houdini
Séances. As a result, Steve has some great stories
about those who shaped his career like Dai Vernon (who is
credited with shortening Steve's last name to "Spill"),
Charlie Miller, Al Goshman, Francis Carlyle, and many others.
Steve
later joined up with Bob Sheets in Aspen to perform for
many years at the "Jolly Jester" and later they
opened "Brook Farm Inn of Magic" in Chevy Chase,
Maryland. He now owns, operates and performs at Magicopolis
in California. What a magical life he has led…and it's
not over yet.
You
can read the blog, see some photos, listen online or download
the MP3 file at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/steve-spill
You can always get it from iTunes, Stitcher, Feedpress and
Tunein.
And
I want to welcome Daniel Will to the Friends of The Magic
Word. Thank you, Daniel, for pledging your ongoing support
through Patreon.com It is because of supporters like you
that allow me to keep producing these podcasts and your
financial support helps defray the monthly production and
website hosting costs. If any of the rest of you would like
to learn more about how you can help, then please visit:
http://www.patreon.com/themagicword
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5. 4F Stats
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Message by Obie Obrien (US)
Its
time again for some 4F statistics for 2015 which is coming
up April 22-25 at the Clarion Hotel in Batavia NY. (About
33 miles East of Buffalo NY.)
We have 5 continents represented, 21 countries. 17 people
from Canada, 10 from France, 10 from Germany, 9 from Spain,
8 from England, 7 from Japan, 4 from Hungary, 4 from Italy,
3 from Argentina, 3 from Finland, 2 from Hong Kong, 2 from
the Netherlands, 1 Austria, 1 China, 1 Mexico, 1 Norway,
1 Scotland, 1 Sweden and about 150 from the USA.
Also attending we will have 20 FISM winners, 5 FISM Continent
winners, plus 30 who have won contests at IBM, SAM, FFAP,
MacMillans, Blackpool, Taiwan, So. Korea, 4 Past IBM Presidents,
4 Past SAM Presidents plus the Reigning President of both
the IBM and SAM.
4F
is one big Happy Family of close up magicians who get together
every April.
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6. Uri Geller at FISMITALY 2O15!!!
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Message by Giulia Gobbi
Walter
Rolfo, President of FISMITALY2O15, is honored to announce
that, for the first time in history, Uri Geller will participate
in a FISM!
It
will be one of the most awaited and important appointments
of FISMITALY2O15, with an extraordinary conference full
of unexpected revelations. A unique opportunity to meet
live, one of the greatest legends of the world ever.
https://vimeo.com/123842803
Discover
the whole FISMITALY2O15 Cast!
http://www.fismitaly2015.com/thecast
FISMITALY2O15
Reserve Your Place In Magic History!
http://www.fismitaly2015.com/booking
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7. FISM - Representing North America
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
The
following people have been chosen to represent North America
in the FISM competition in July:
Stage
Michael Dardant Comedy
Christian and Katalina (The Painters) Mentalism
The Reed Sisters General
Trigg Watson General
Tim Wright Comedy
Close-Up
Michael Dardant Platform
Chris Hannibal Micro
Shin Lim Cards and Invention
Alberto Lorenzo Micro
Reuben Moreland Micro
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8. Remarkable Magic #386 - Nick Lewin
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
David
Nixon: Britain's Gentleman of Magic.
I
was recently browsing the Academy of Magical Arts member's
only page on Facebook; I do this quite frequently and am
quite addicted to the debates and flares that go on in the
postings. It frequently reminds me of the not always so
good-natured conversations that once upon a time used to
take place at the Castle's main bar just as alcohol ceased
being served at the end of the night!
Last
week there was a post by Steve Valentine about one of his
early magical heroes when he was growing up in the United
Kingdom. I always enjoy listening to what Steve has to say
and consider him one of the brightest lights in the magic
world. Valentine is hosting the 47th annual AMA Awards Show
this year, and should prove a spectacular addition to the
proceedings. For details visit:
www.magiccastle.com/members/calendar.cfm?id=1433
The
magician that Steve was talking about happened to also be
one of my earliest heroes in magic, the great English magician
David Nixon. Steve's posting contained a link to a fabulous
clip on his Vimeo site that I followed with delight. The
link is https://vimeo.com/123709180 and it leads to a ten-minute
live television performance by David Nixon onstage at the
London Palladium. It is a delightful exercise in mastering
small magic and performing it to a large crowd.
The
footage brought back a flood of memories and it made me
realize the extent to which I was influenced by this exceptional
performer. To my delight I discovered there were many more
clips of Mr. Nixon's television performances readily available
on YouTube. I watched a whole bunch of them in pure delight
observing what a true gentleman Nixon presented himself
as while performing his impeccable magical feats. If you
are not familiar with David Nixon I strongly suggest you
view some of these clips. It is wonderful to experience
watching so much magic performed by a magician who never
once needed to sink to the level of being a smart ass or
a jerk; this man was pure class.
I
have written about David Nixon before in these pages but
can't resist once again giving a brief overview of his extraordinary
career. As a very young man Nixon became a magician inspired
by seeing such legendary performers as Nevil Maskelyne and
David Devant. Like so many of England's top comedy/variety
performers in the World War 2 era, Nixon's career took shape
with his participation in ENSA, where he performed for the
British troops.
In
1946 Nixon became a fully-fledged civilian entertainer and
magician. He was quickly accepted, appreciated and became
a considerable success as a theatrical performer. Nixon's
easy charm and elegance made him a natural television celebrity
and in 1954 he had his first big break when he became a
panelist on the British version of 'What's My Line,' and
then host of 'Candid Camera.'
For
the next two decades Nixon was one of the most recognizable
faces on British television and hosted many different game
shows, variety specials and magical series. For a considerable
time Nixon was the single most popular magician in the minds
of the British public. For many of his magic shows he was
lucky (and wise) enough to employ the great Ali Bongo as
his magical advisor and on camera cohort. They were a powerful
team.
During
the '70s Nixon created quite an impact with his high tech
televised segments that involved a combination of ground
breaking green screen video technology and sleight of hand.
He was able to create some truly magical moments in his
TV shows when he appeared to be interacting with a video
projection of himself, much to the delight of his viewing
audiences. I, for one, fondly remember and was deeply impressed
watching the highly entertaining footage that was created
with his blending of 'camera magic' with real life sleight
of hand.
Sadly
in 1976 Nixon, a very heavy smoker, was diagnosed with lung
cancer and two years later died just before his 59th birthday.
It is amazing how much magic he performed and how great
was his contribution to the British entertainment world
in his relatively short life.
I
think it is fair to say that the enormously talented Paul
Daniels has inherited and developed the mantle and role
that Nixon held in the minds and hearts of the British public.
Both men have the ability to hold the attention of audiences
with their wit and charm as they perform almost any kind
of magical feat. Each of these gentlemen has inspired generations
of future magicians with their performances.
In
1970 on one of my very engagements working on a cruise ship,
I was delighted to discover that Mr. Nixon and his family
were travelling as guests upon the ship that I was performing
on. In those days one performed onboard and then quickly
departed to present your show on another vessels, and I
have no idea if Mr. Nixon saw my show. However it remains,
to this day, a source of great regret that I never got to
meet my magical hero who had fired my imaginations throughout
my youngest years.
Whether
working solo, accompanied by the gorgeous Anita Harris or
his wildly eccentric puppet sidekick Basil Brush, Nixon
was the epitome of the urbane and elegant comedy magician.
Thank you Steve Valentine for setting me to work discovering
how great a video legacy Nixon left behind to preserve his
memory. I hope that I might encourage a few younger performers
to discover this master magician. Trust me your time will
be well spent.
Please
feel free to check out my online magic store at www.lewinenterprises.com
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9. Festivals - Assistants - #358 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
Let's
talk about working with assistants at festivals. The first
thing you need to be made aware of is a false belief that
in order to work festivals you have to do illusions and
have assistants. This simply is not true. I have seen many
great solo acts work festivals year round and do very well.
So assistants are not a must in order to work this great
market.
I
am very lucky and grateful that my wife is also a magician
and we perform together at all festivals that we do. This
works great for us as we both have tasks and jobs that need
to be done and we divide the workloads. If you are working
with an assistant, make sure you both know the roles and
responsibilities you each will do during your festival run.
Kelly
and I both know exactly what we each will do from the moment
we arrive for load in to the time we leave. This is written
out in advance so that we are not overlapping with anything
and so that things run smoothly. Make a list of the tasks
that need to happen for your show and go over them with
your assistant ahead of time. Determine what each of you
will do and agree upon it in advance. This makes your set
up and break down much easier for you both.
If
you are working with a paid assistant, make sure that if
they agreed to arrive at a certain time and that they do.
Make sure they also know where to park, have their parking
passes and know where the stage is. Make sure you have them
arrive in plenty of time to discuss any changes you may
have had to make. Festivals change all the time and so there
are bound to be issues you have to deal with that your assistant
may not know about. Having enough time before programs to
discuss these changes makes for a better show for you.
Discuss
with your assistant the payment in advance and when they
will receive payment for the show. How you go about this
is up to you based on what works best and what is agreed
upon. It just makes better sense that it is agreed upon
by you both ahead of time so as to not to cause any issues
on the day of the event. I always recommend that the festival
pay you instead of trying to write out 2 checks for you
both. Remember to make it easier for your festival client.
Remember that assistants are your responsibility and should
be paid by you.
Make
sure you and your assistant do a walk through on the stage.
This does not have to be involved. All festival stages are
different. The reason you want to do this is to make sure
on proper spacing and to check if there are any parts of
the stage that may not be level and that you both need to
watch out for. You can also go over your transitions so
you both know where things are stored and how things will
be moved on and off the stage. Once again, never assume
a stage is what you THINK it will be. Always ask up front
and then do a run through once you arrive so all assistants
know what is expected.
An
assistant does not have to be an on stage assistant. I often
will have friends come with me to my festival shows. They
are there to assist me with loading and unloading or running
sound etc. I treat them with the same respect as I do my
main assistants or anyone else. The same rules apply and
so they go over everything with me also. They are made sure
they know what is expected of them.
It
is also important that any assistant you have knows they
are an extension of you and the brand you create. They need
to act professional at all times no matter where they are
at the festival. Make sure to go over these issues with
them ahead of time and you will be sure to have things work
much better for you.
***
I
have a new book out I would like you to know about all about
working the Festival market. If you would like additional
and detailed information on this topic, please see my book/ebook
at: http://www.kpmagicproducts.com/Festival_Magic.html
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 Peron
Magician and Illusionist
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10. SAM Convention Breaking News
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Message by Mark Weidhaas (US)
The
Society of American Magicians to Host Screening of Long
Lost Harry Houdini Classic The Grim Game at the 2015 National
Convention in Philadelphia.
The
S.A.M. is bringing its Past National President Harry Houdini
back to The National Convention by presenting the long-lost
Harry Houdini classic movie The Grim Game (1919) in Philadelphia.
This film is considered Houdini's best and was thought to
be lost to time until a complete print was recently rediscovered
and brought to Turner Classic Movies for restoration. This
film features the escape artist and legendary illusionist
in one of his few starring role.
Houdini
was National President of The Society of American Magicians
when the film was produced and in 1919, the organizations
magazine, M-U-M, promoted the movie. Houdini, a sensation
in vaudeville and on world tours, starred in just five movies,
all released between 1919 and 1923, according to IMDb. Soon
after quitting the movie business, he died of peritonitis
in 1926.
During
the screening at the convention, Dorothy Dietrich and Dick
Brookz, who own The Houdini Museum in Scranton, PA will
be on hand to answer questions about how the film was rediscovered
and restored.
The
S.A.M. convention is in Philadelphia, July 1, 2, 3, and
4, 2015. The convention hotel is located downtown next to
the Reading Terminal Market, the famous indoor foodie paradise.
The Marriott Philadelphia Downtown is located at 1201 Market
Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107. Convention registration
and hotel reservations can be made at www.magicsam.com
Philadelphia
offers a grand vacation for your entire family. Where's
the best place to celebrate July 4th? The place it all began:
Philadelphia.
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11. I.B.M. Announces a New Fantastic Member Benefit
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Message by Becki Wells (US)
The
International Brotherhood of Magicians has been working
with "BYMS" (Build Your Magic Show) to bring an
added benefit to all I.B.M. members. BYMS is an online series
of lessons that assist magicians, both amateur and professional,
to create a successful magic business. Although directed
primarily at kid performers, all magicians can benefit from
the lessons taught here.
The
course currently consists of five modules. Every I.B.M.
member will get FREE lifetime access to the first module.
This will be accessible through the "Member Area"
on the www.magician.org website.
After
reviewing the first module, if a member decides that they
wish to pay a one-time lifetime subscription, the additional
modules will be available to them on a lifetime basis at
an exclusive 50% discount, being made available only to
I.B.M. Members.
The course currently consists of two hundred videos, plus
audio lessons, guest interviews and downloadable pdf's.
Content is continually added, but there will never be any
additional costs associated with membership once the subscription
has been initiated.
The
International Brotherhood of Magicians is very excited to
be able to offer this benefit to its members.
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12. Diamond Jim Tyler's Updated Tour Schedule
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Message by Diamond Jim Tyler (US)
DJT
is now lecturing in NZ, Australia and several Asian countries:
4-29
Auckland--------(Contact Alan Watson aw@alan-watson.com)
4-30 Christchurch----(Contact Josh Smith info@joshgrimaldi.com)
5-01 Wellington------(Contact Nopera Whitley noperaw@gmail.com)
5-04 Brisbane---------(Contact Dave Lord dave@davelord.com.au)
5-05 Sydney----------(Contact Sean Taylor sean@seantaylor.com.au)
5-07 Melbourne------(Contact Graham Etherington mrtricks@ozemail.com.au)
5-11 Adelaide--------(Contact Phil Ahrens phil@wizzbangmagic.com)
5-12 Perth------------(Contact Steve Silk stevesilk@upnaway.com)
5-14 Singapore------(Contact John Teo johnteo_sg@yahoo.com.sg)
5-16 Bangkok------- (Contact Mamada mamada_magic@hotmail.com)
5-17 Hong Kong----(Contact Albert Tam mrmagicalbert@yours.com)
5-19 Manila----------(Contact Chubster Flores theprestidigitators@gmail.com)
5-22 Surabaya, Indonesia (Contact Sucahyo ssucahyo@yahoo.com)
Diamond
Jim Tyler will be returning to NZ and OZ with a new lecture
and making his debut in several Asian countries. DJT has
now lectured in 45 of the 50 US states plus 21 other countries.
MAGIC magazine's readership voted his lecture one of the
best to see! DJT will feature many of his tried and true
routines from his books and DVDs on close-up magic.
He'll
also be showcasing many bar bets and bits of business from
his Bamboozlers books and the online show Scam School, with
over one million followers, where he is a regular guest
star. While best known for his close-up magic and bar bets,
DJT will also be teaching some of his stand-up routines
used in parlor and stage settings.
This
lecture literally features something for everyone.
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13. Special Offer - Registration for AbraCORNdabra
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Message by Steve Daly (US)
Special
Offer To Our Friends Who Read The Magic New Zealand e-zine
Register
for AbraCORNdabra and simply write "Magic New Zealand"
on the top of the registration form - and you get to register
for just $125!!!!!
Iowa's
Largest Magic Convention - AbraCORNdabra
May 15, 16, 17, 2015
Des Moines, Iowa
USA
We don't want you to miss all the magical fun we have planned
for you this year including:
* The all-new "Show & Tell Sideshow"
* The "All-Female Close-Up Show"
* A Huge "Midway Of Deals" Dealers room with lots
of new dealers
* Mr. Tom Mullica's Magic Castle 45-min Close-up show and
talk
* Direct from his Las Vegas Show at Planet Hollywood - Amercia's
Got Talent & Pawn Stars Celebrity Magician - Murray!
* David Seebach's Illusion Lecture
* Christopher Carter's Mentalism Lecture
* Trixie Bond's Birthday Party Magic (She is considered
Amercia's Number One Birthday Party Magician!!!)
* Lupe Nielsen's famed Poster Lecture
* Lynette Welch's lecture on magical fabrics
* Our special Mystery Guest Magician hails from England
and is a Master at Crusie Ship Work (Wonder who he is?)
We also have coming in - as a Tribute To Dai Vernon - direct
from Walt Disney World:
* Kathryn Flocken - Expert Paper Silhouette Artist who will
not only demonstrate - but teach everyone the craft of paper
cutting - just as the professor did at the magic castle!
And
of course our events and shows we have become known for....
* The Flea Market *(Bring your items and sell them - or
- find something new!)
* Silent Auctions *(Lots of new items for 2015!)
* Raffles
* Free Gifts
* Snacks
* The Kernels Young Magicians Showcase Show (this year we
have more than 16 young magicians coming from around the
country!)
* The Magimasters 2015 Seniors Magic Tournament (The only
Magic Convention in the World to have a contest JUST for
Senior magicians!)
* The spectacular Saturday Night Public Gala Show - this
year the gala show is a FUNd rasier for the local Ronald
McDonald House - and is being held at the Beautiful "Hoyt
Sherman Place" - this theater was built in 1877 and
refurbished in 1924 - it is stunning! Want to see a full
list of everyone coming?
* and so much more...
All Of This for about $50 a day! How can you turn this down?
Want
to save even more money?
Take
us up on our "Room & Registration Offer" of
$325 ~ This offer gets you your hotel room (Reg $169 per
night) for just $99 per night (two nights) and $99 Registration!!!
It's a "win-win"!
Hurry before our block of hotel rooms are gone!
Check
out the Website at:
www.AbraCORNdabra.com
Please
help us get "The Word Out" about this convention
by sharing this information with any and all who might have
an interest in magic in your area. Put it in your newsletters,
bring it up at your next club meeting!
It's a fun, family-themed weekend of pure magical memories!
Well Worth The Flight To Iowa!
Thank
you for your time and considerations - we hope to see you
this year at Iowa's largest magic convention!
Abracorndabra
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14. Broken Wands - Ron London & Eddie Davis
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Message by Steve Varro
President / International FCM
The
Fellowship of Christian Magicians has lost two faithful,
longtime members this week.
Ron
London
Ron was a long time faithful member of the FCM. He was the
first person I met in the FCM and I learned a lot from him.
Ron
had been having some health issues, when he got pneumonia
a week and a half ago. It seems that was more than his tired
body could take.
Funeral
service held at his church, the Connection Point, on Wednesday,
April 8, at 10 am.
Eddie
Davis
Eddie Davis was a past president of the FCM. He was a regular
attendee at our conventions until he starting having health
problems several years ago. He had been having more serious
physical/medical problems for several weeks, was in the
hospital, receiving hospice care. He passed away on April
3rd.
Funeral
Tuesday April 7th at 11:30 at Lakeside Funeral Home in Woodstock,
Ga.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Simply Grace
(133 Samaritan Drive Suite 202 Cumming, GA. 30040) 678.965.4055
Please
remember the families of these two fine FCMers in your prayers.
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15. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
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Message by - Mick Peck (New Zealand
Online Content Editor
www.VanishLive.com
Latest
updates on VanishLive.com include:
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16. Bruce Kalver Returning To Ocean State Theatre
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Article by Mel Kientz (US)
Magician
Bruce Kalver Returning to Ocean State Theatre, 4/4
by BWW News Desk
Magician,
Bruce Kalver returns to Ocean State Theatre with his show
Magical Moments: A Magic Show for All Ages! The production,
which is part of Ocean State Theatre Company's Family Fun
Fest, will be performed for one show only on Saturday, April
4, 2014 at 11:00 am.
Words
like "unbelievable," "amazing," and
"impossible" have been used to describe Bruce's
magic. He entertains and amuses audiences with his sleight
of hand and manipulative skills and performs miracles with
everyday objects like balls, cards, coins, and ropes as
well as presenting wonders with magical props from around
the world. With his years of experience and easy going manner,
Bruce charms his audience with comedy, colorful, visual
magic tricks, and lots of audience participation.
Bruce Kalver has been working professionally for over 40
years. Billed in the early years as "Rhode Island's
Youngest Professional Magician," his magic education
started at the age of four when his grandfather, Samuel
Woolf, who was himself a magician and an assistant to Houdini,
began to teach him the art. At age six, he was ready to
start his career.
His work in magic has taken him all over the world. He has
toured with his wife and partner, Arlene, on cruise ships
sailing the Atlantic and the Caribbean, in dinner theatres
all over the country, and at trade shows, where they added
their magic touch to many products and services.
Bruce has acted as a magic consultant for Trinity Repertory
Company, as well as for numerous other professional, college,
and amateur theatre groups, for whom he performed or taught
magic for their productions and created special magic effects.
He has also taught his craft at the University of Rhode
Island, Rhode Island College, Johnson and Wales University,
(where he taught a special course on the use of magic to
promote products), as well as many magicians' groups around
the country, where Bruce has shared his special secrets
with fellow conjurers. He has even lectured and performed
at The Magic Castle in Hollywood and London's prestigious
Magic Circle.
Magical Moments: A Magic Show for All Ages! Will be presented
on Saturday, April 4, 2014 at 11:00 am. The theatre is located
at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI. Single tickets
are $10.00 each. Discount rates are available for groups
of 20 or more by calling (401) 921-1777 x112. Tickets are
on sale at the box office Monday through Friday from 12
noon - 6:00 pm, Saturdays from 12 noon - 4:00 pm, and from
12 noon until curtain time on performance days. Tickets
are also available online 24 hours a day at www.OceanStateTheatre.org
and via telephone during normal box office hours by calling
(401) 921-6800.
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17. Paul Draper in the UK in June
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Message by Paul Draper (US)
I
am holding a 2 day intensive workshop in the UK (near Heathrow
airport) on Mentalism. Primarily geared for Hypnotists but
there will be tons of information for mentalists and magicians
as well. Here is the 1 hour interview I just gave about
the event from McBrides house in Vegas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmzxLL6HCw8
And
this is where people go to reserve their spot. This will
be limited to a small group of participants for a very hands
on experience. http://www.ukhypnosisacademy.com/course/mentalism-mind-reading-revealed-with-paul-draper/
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18. Broken Wand - Patrick Cordier Of WA
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Message by Jamie Bentley
He
went at Tuesday morning 7th, went into hospital on April
1st. Alert and talking to the last. He has been sick for
the past ten years - but still kept an active interest in
the local magic society. As well as a weekly DJ on a local
Community Radio station. He had a massive collection of
the classic British radio shows. "Take It From Here".
"Hancock's Half Hour" - and also the golden years
of the music halls 19th century star. He had several names
for his various children's shows but Aladdin was his best
known. He made most of his own props & his home studio
was a real Aladdin's Cave.
His wife is/was Beverly Cordier.
Patrick
was 91. And didn't get into magic until some 25-30 years
ago - then made it his life. Along with an innovative "Santa"
for the shopping centres. He was into event management,
public relations and advertising in both the UK and WA.
With a chain of motels, cinemas & drive-ins. Served
in the RAF in the Middle East in World War Two. The RAF
de-mobbed him - then they lost his records. Fifty years
later he needs the records, RAF says he's never left the
RAF. They argue - then Patrick ends it when demanding his
fifty years back pay.
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19. The Bristol Day of Magic
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Message by Ozzy D
The
Bristol day of magic have just added a great name to the
Convention, Ali Cook will be headling the Gala show. He
joins the already impressive lineup of Michael Dardont USA
Joseph Barry UK, Mario Lopez, Spain Vincent Hedan France,
Steve Rawlings UK, Phil Hoyles UK and Amethyst UK, Doc Eason
USA and Tom Stone Sweden
Date
10th May 2015 www.bristoldayofmagic.co.uk
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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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