Magic New Zealand® E-zine - Special Edition

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Issue Number: #1229
Date: Sunday 23rd August 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. Magician Michael Carbonaro Tells Us How He Does It
3. Tricks, Tricks, And More
4. The Magic Word Podcast - Two Talks With Tom Mullica
5. Australian Magic Monthly Now Available Digitally
6. Neal Scryer Workshop
7. Nick Lewin - Remarkable Magic #399
8. Adult Interruption - #372 - Kyle Peron
9. Las Vegas Magic - September 2015
10. Genii Convention This September
11. The Japan Cup
12. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
13. 2015 September AMA Show Schedule
14. This Week On Magic News.Org
15. Band of Magicians New Zealand Tour
16. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015
17. e-zine Archives
18. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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As of this mailing Magic New Zealand is being sent to 17,827 subscribers around the world.

For all those who would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2015-Jan-to-Dec-2015/1229-Aug23-2015.html

Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. Magician Michael Carbonaro Tells Us How He Does It
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Article forwarded by Peter Reilly (US)

If one day you find yourself experiencing double vision, or seeing creatures from outer space, or watching a man squeeze a carton of juice out of a single orange, you may be having a breakdown. Or you may be experiencing The Carbonaro Effect. It's a rare condition that occurs when you encounter Michael Carbonaro and his hidden television crew performing magic for his truTV show. But unlike most magicians, Michael doesn't let you know he's performing or that you're watching a magic illusion take place- you think it's real. And that's what makes his show, The Carbonaro Effect, so much fun.

The basic concept behind the show is not new. If you're old enough or nostalgic enough to remember Candid Camera, or any of the prank based shows that have aired since, then you already know it's fun watching unsuspecting people get fooled into believing insane things. But Candid Camera pulled straight up pranks, and the viewer at home knew how it was all happening. On The Carbonaro Effect Michael fools unsuspecting people into believing the unbelievable with his own sleight of hand and close up magic, and we at home have no idea how he did it.

The season two opener airs tonight, Wednesday July 29th, and in one segment, Carbonaro posed as a market stall vendor selling a miraculous juicer. Sounds ordinary, until Michael gets a pitcher full of juice out of a single orange just by popping a small spout in the orange and squeezing it. Shoppers are absolutely floored. The trick is great, the reactions, amazing, and it all escalates from there.

For the balance of the article and video clips go to:

http://theinterrobang.com/the-carbonaro-effect-magician-michael-carbonaro-tells-us-how-he-does-it/

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3. Tricks, Tricks, And More
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Message by Stan Allen, Editor of MAGIC Magazine

The September issue of MAGIC Magazine is now out, and it's packed with amazing magic by amazing magicians!

Our "In One" section features four tricks from England's Joseph Barry, followed by a floating straw routine from Finn Jon. Ian Rowland offers another mindboggling mental effect with hardly any props and that can be performed anywhere. Mike Bent introduces us to George Washington's False(hood) Teeth that perform a lie detector routine, and Steve Reynolds continues bringing us more great card magic.

In addition to all that, we have two "First Look" excerpts: Three tricks from Lewis Jones' "Card Party," and three more items by Daryl from Murphy's "Master Course: Cups & Balls, Volumne 1 & 2."

That's a total of 13 tutorials this month! But that's not all.

There's also the tale of Penn and Teller (and Wier) before they became simply Penn & Teller, a profile of Michael "Six" Muldoon and his natural advantage, and "Tips to Become a Pro Magic Lecturer" by David Stone.

Of course, there's Mike Caveney, Mark Kornhauser, Simon Coronel, and our team of "Marketplace" reviewers, plus a look at the magic on television, the word on this summer's SAM and IBM conventions, and a remembrance of Lee Grabel.

The September 2015 issue of MAGIC Magazine is currently available in print and digitally.

http://www.magicmagazine.com/

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4. The Magic Word Podcast - Two Talks With Tom Mullica
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

During the recent I.B.M. convention in Jacksonville, Florida, Tom Mullica delivered an impassioned presentation to a breakfast meeting of the Order of Merlin members (those with 25 or more consecutive years of membership in the I.B.M.) on "Naiveté". This was an enlightening speech which he allowed me to record and broadcast.

After the presentation, we found a quiet corner to sit down and talk a bit more about his life, where he is and where he's going. This personal chat takes us on an emotional roller coaster ride which I know everyone will learn from and enjoy. We got into quite a discussion about when he "came out of the closet" and told his mother that he was gay and her response might (or might not) be surprising.

You can read the blog, watch a private video, see some photos, get a link to a new product offered by Tom, listen online, and download the MP3 file at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/249-tom-mullica

And if you want to catch up on the daily happenings at MAGIC Live! that occurred in Las Vegas last week, then scroll back through the podcasts to get caught up and enjoy the chats with dozens of magicians over the four day period. If you didn't hear them when they came out, then be sure to subscribe to The Magic Word through the website at http://themagicwordpodcast.com or through the iTunes podcast store or through any of the numerous podcatchers for your Android phone.

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5. Australian Magic Monthly Now Available Digitally
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Message by Chris Wasshuber (US)

"Australian Magic Monthly" (Tim Ellis editor) which ran from October 1989 to January 1998 (exactly 100 issues) is now available as a PDF from Lybrary.com:
http://www.lybrary.com/australian-magic-monthly-p-748837.html

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6. Neal Scryer Workshop
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Message by Richard Webster (NZ)

Neal Scryer will be presenting a three-day workshop in Berlin, Germany, from November 6th - 8th. This workshop will take your mentalism to a whole new level, as Neal will teach you his best techniques as well as his eight signature routines that have been tested and honed over many years. In addition, he'll teach you new routines that have never been published anywhere before.

He'll also teach you how to develop your own routines and readings. Full lecture notes will be provided. The price is 695.00 Euros. Early Bird Discount price until August 31st is 495.00 Euros. To register visit: www.moonstonelectures.com/registration, or email events@moonstonelectures.com.

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7. Nick Lewin - Remarkable Magic #399
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Message by Nick Lewin (US)
www.lewinenterprises.com

One of Ken Brooke's golden rule.

As Susan and I develop our online magic business I am often reminded of the times I spent with Ken Brooke during the '60s and '70s. I now understand a lot more about what I saw him doing then. Ken was not only a marvelous magician but he had a truly uniquely gifted magic dealer as well. During those years he expressed a great deal of wisdom that has stayed with me over the years. Here is one nugget.

One of Ken's guiding rules as a magic dealer was to try never to just sell tricks but always full magic routine. We have tried to follow his lead in this matter. There are way too many magic tricks and props released, and far too few, well thought out fully formed routines available for a performer to really embrace and add to his show. This goal became our professional creed. Susan and I often feel the presence influence of our dear friends Ken Brooke and Martin Breese as we develop our magic business and they are mighty fine influences to have around.

I was trained by Ken to become a professional magician who could make a good living performing his magic routines. Ken must have done a pretty good job, because between him and Billy McComb I have reached a fairly ripe old age without ever doing any job other than being a magician. Thank you guys! I am now taking my part in the evolution of things by trying to pass on my knowledge.

One of the key pieces of advice Ken repeatedly gave me was not to spend any time mixing with magicians. "They will only mess you up and spoil your magic," he would say. Ken was so beloved by magicians that I could never fully grasp this very definite injunction from him. He spent all day, working with magicians, performing and teaching them magic. Furthermore he was the center of attention at every magic convention and a mentor to many of us in the magic world. Eventually I realized that this was Ken the magic dealer and NOT Ken the pro magician talking. These were two were separate aspects of the Ken Brooke that I knew.

When I pressed him on his statement Ken expanded a little on his "ban" on mixing with magicians. He said that the problem was that you started to do tricks that other magicians liked and add details that only other magicians would appreciate. This way of developing is OK for a hobbyist, but the kiss of death for a professional magician.

Magicians get bored with seeing the same tricks so they begin to change them in ways that are unnecessary for a lay audience, who seldom get to watch a magician. The best effects are simple and clear-cut. The rule of thumb is that an audience should be able to describe the trick in one short sentence. What they see is what they remember and NOT what was secretly done to achieve the effect.

At a magic convention you will see smiles of approval, and sometimes applause, when the performer does the move or "work" during the effect. If this is the case with a lay audience you are in serious trouble! The variations on classic effects that magicians come up with to entertain other magicians often merely dilute the effect for a lay audience.

Let's take a basic example. The Linking Rings is a classic piece of magic that has stood the test of time, although in all honesty it has become something of a cliché with lay audiences. Not that they don't like the trick, but it is often appreciated in a manner closer to the way an audience enjoys watching a juggler perform a skillful trick. The mystery is not as profound as it once was. However it is still fine entertainment even for an audience who subliminally realize that there is a gap in those rings somewhere! Let's look at a couple of variations of the linking rings that have become popular with magicians and lay audiences.

The linking coat hangers takes the same effect and offers a variation that does little to change the basic trick. To a magician this can be a neat variation on a classic trick, but to a lay audience it is a much less graceful and effective presentation. One of the joys of the linking rings is the bell like sound that the rings can make when they strike each other. The very sound of the rings sells the effect and enhances the illusion that the rings are solid. Not so with coat hangers, it has turned a classic effect into a novelty item. It is no more logical to a lay audience to link coat hangers together rather than silver rings--- they are all just magician's props!

On the other hand, to a lay audience, it is a whole new trick when a magician borrows finger rings from audience members and links them in a chain, indeed this is a huge development in effect. Often an audience of magicians can overlook the vital difference when watching a fellow performer do this variation of the basic effect. "Oh, he just has a Himber Ring," they sometimes think and often don't even appreciate a skillful or innovative handling utilizing that prop to achieve the effect. They miss the big picture that is present in a lay audience's mind and causes the linking finger rings to register as a near miracle.

I could give a dozen more examples, however, let me close by re-stating Ken's lesson in my own words. Never confuse the reactions from a group of magicians to the reaction of a lay audience over the same piece of magic. If you want to perform for magicians that is great, but sometimes what is the strength in a performance for them can become a weakness to a lay audience.

You can check out my online magic store at where there are full details of my Ultimate Gypsy Yarn and Color Changing Silks routines! Both items sold out their initial releases within days or hours, but they both are back in stock. Go to www.lewinenterprises.com for video performance footage.

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8. Adult Interruption - #372 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

Have you ever had a situation where you are at a birthday party gig and you have the kids all seated and engaged in the show. It is going great and all of a sudden the doorbell rings and in comes Aunt Betsy.

Aunt Betsy is excited and so immediately runs into the room and proceeds to give the birthday child a gift oblivious to the fact that you are already into your show. She forces the child to open the gift right then and there.

You are left in a very awkward situation. Now this may seem like a very crazy and extreme situation, but it does happen and it happens in various degrees. You are in a house that they are accustomed to being at. They tend to feel that this is their environment and that you are just a part of the overall fun happening. They tend to not see an issue with interrupting the flow of the show.

So how do you handle this? How do you go about trying to gain control back and getting back into the show when a situation like this unfolds?

The kids all lose focus, they get involved in the present and you are left with a situation of standing there lost and trying to regain control. Part of you wants to latch out at the rude individual but as a professional, you should know that is certainly not an avenue you want to go down. Certainly you do not want to go there with children present.

So my options are to get rude and make a statement to the person or choose to somehow maintain control of the situation and maintain the focus back on me.

I tend to allow the situation to happen because to try and stop it cold turkey just leaves a bad taste in everyone's mouth. It also is hard to get them to stop in the first place and you tend to not be able to do it without being rude and harsh.

Instead I choose to be the center of attention. By that I mean that I allow myself to become a part of it. To just stand there and watch it happen and say nothing, gets folks to not pay any attention to you at all. However, if you start to become a part of the situation as it unfolds the focus is left on you and you still look like the good guy.

So what I tend to do is to talk up and act as an MC of sorts. I am the one conducting the situation. As I start to talk, people listen and I am in control of what happens. It many ways I can direct it and steer it in any direction I want it to go in. I can be funny, deliver comedy lines and be excited about it as well. If handled right, I can get everyone seeing me as a good guy, I gain control and I have it over a lot faster.

I might state that I am excited that she finally showed up. I might say that we were waiting for her since we are having SOOO much fun during the show and are sure that she will as well. I might joke that the gift was for me and thank her a lot for such a wonderful gift for the magician. By doing so it becomes a part of the show itself. I can get laughs but I am also subtlety letting her know the show is taking place. I am doing so in a kind manner though.

I may go on to complement such a nice gift and the paper is so nice. I might suggest the child thanking the aunt and to pass the card and gift to mom and dad so they can make sure it doesn't get broken. I them can segue back into the show at a faster pace.

So as you can see this is never an ideal situation, but it is one in which you can choose to remain in control. I feel and act as if it was just another routine in my show. By me speaking up and handling it as I do, it often goes over just fine, the person gets the message clearly and I keep the distraction to a minimum.

The worse you can do is just stand there and allow it to happen without saying anything. Then you become invisible and often times it is impossible to get back into the performance. Your momentum is killed and the flow of the show is shot.

I am never there at a gig to be the bad guy. My goal is not to upset people but to be a solutions provider any chance I can get. This does not mean I allow people to ruin a show or to act rude. However, handling it by remaining calm and a part of the situation helps everyone to feel better about it.

I really think that by doing it this way so often, it becomes second nature. Many times people totally are oblivious to what is going on. It sounds stupid but many folks need a friendly reminder that "um the show is going on and you are taking away from it." Of course I would never say that. However, I handle it in such a way that they start to get the message clearly. They start to realize that I am remaining in control and I am the ring master that controls what happens.

So if you are faced with a situation like this, do not skip a beat. Instead be the one that takes control of what is going on. Be the one who MC's the situation and by doing so you will find the incident ends up in a much better way and you are back into your show in no time.

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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.

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9. Las Vegas Magic - September 2015
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com

Criss Angel - Believe
7 pm (except Wed. & Thurs.) & 9:30 pm (Dark Sun. - Mon.) - Luxor.
www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/believe/default.aspx

David Copperfield - An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion
7 & 9:30 pm nightly, also 4 pm Sat. - MGM Grand.
www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/david-copperfield.aspx

Dirk Arthur Wild Magic
4:00 pm daily - Opening August 24th, 2015 - Westgate Theater, Westgate.

Gerry McCambridge - The Mentalist
7:30 pm (Dark Wed.) - Planet Hollywood.
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10005
2 for 1 Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponthementalist.html

Jeff McBride's Wonderground
3rd Thurs. each month 7:30 to midnight - The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

LaughterNoon - Adam London
4 pm, (Daily) - The D.
tickets.thed.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=7
$9.95 Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/couponlaughternoon.html

Mac King Comedy Magic Show
1 & 3 pm, (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Harrah's.
www.harrahslasvegas.com/casinos/harrahs-las-vegas/casino-entertainment/mac-king-detail.html
Free tickets (buy 1 drink) usually available at the concierge desk or handed out by showgirls.

Magical Mix - Christopher Karpiak
7-10 pm (Dark Tues. - Wed.) - Mix Lounge, Mandalay Bay.
www.mandalaybay.com/dining/mixlounge.aspx
Free to locals until 10 pm.

Mat Franco - Magic Reinvented Nightly
7 pm - Opening August 21st, 2015 - Linq Showroom - LINQ.
www.caesars.com/linq/events/mat-franco#.VUTdemdFDD8

Mike Hammer Comedy Magic Show
7 pm (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Four Queens Hotel and Casino.
www.mikehammershow.com

Murray - Celebrity Magician
With Guest Act: Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich.
4 pm (Dark Tues. and Fri.) - Sincity Theatre, Planet Hollywood.
www.planethollywoodresort.com/shows/murray-celebrity-magician.html

Nathan Burton Comedy Magic Show
4 pm, (Dark Mon.) - Saxe Theater - Planet Hollywood.
Current Guest Star: Russ Merlin.
Armando Vera Up-Close "VIP Experience" is performed pre-show @ 3:00 pm
www.nathanburton.com/Tickets.php
$40 Off: www.vegas4locals.com/couponnathanburtoncomedymagic.html
$22.50 Double Feature: www.vegas4locals.com/couponnathanburtondoublefeature.html

Paranormal - Frederic Da Silva
4 pm, (Dark Tues. & Thurs.) - Windows Showroom, Bally's.
www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/shows/paranormal#.VTaCb2dFA-w

Penn & Teller
9 pm, (Dark Thurs. - Fri.) - Rio.
www.riolasvegas.com/casinos/rio/casino-entertainment/penn--teller-detail.html

The New Illusions - Jan Rouven
7:00 pm. (Dark Fri.) - Tropicana Theater
www.troplv.com/las-vegas/shows-entertainment/jan-rouven-illusions

Tommy Wind - A Unique Magic and Music Experience
7:00 pm. (Dark Wed.) - The Tommy Wind Theater
(Vegas Blvd between the MGM and Planet Hollywood).
www.tommywindmagic.com/vegas-magic-show-2013
Magic And More
Bram Charles
2 sets between 10 pm - 2 am (Dark Mon. - Thurs.)
The Can Can Room on Industrial.

Crazy Girls
Tony Douglas - 9:00 pm (Dark Tues.) - Crazy Girls Theater - Planet Hollywood.
www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/sin-city-comedy#.VVqiY2dFB6k

Dixie Dooley
2 & 4 pm every Sunday - Center Stage at the Boulevard Mall.

Haunted Vegas Show and Tour - Jac Hayden, Robert Allen.
9:30 pm, picks up at the Royal Resort.
www.hauntedvegastours.com

Michael Jackson - ONE by Cirque du Soleil
Xavier Mortimer - 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm, (Dark Thurs. - Fri.) - Mandalay Bay.
www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/michael-jackson-ONE

Sapphire Las Vegas Comedy Hour
Comedians, Burlesque, Magicians, Variety Acts
Magicians: Mon Dre with guest: Luna Shimada
8 pm, (Dark Sun.- Thurs,) - Sapphire Gentleman's Club, 3025 Industrial Rd.
www.sapphirelasvegas.com/las_vegas_vip_services/sapphire_comedy_hour

V The Ultimate Variety Show
Featuring Melinda - First Lady of Magic
7 & 8:30, V Theater, Planet Hollywood
www.vtheshow.com/home.htm

X Burlesque
Featuring Chris Randall
10:00 pm. - X Showroom, Flamingo
www.flamingolasvegas.com/shows/x-burlesque.html#.VBtuspRdVAI
$10 off: www.vegas4locals.com/couponxburlesqueshow.html

Zombie Burlesque
Featuring Steve "Tiny" Daly as "Tiny Bubbles".
8:30 pm, (Dark Sun.) - V Theater, Planet Hollywood
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10032

Vegas Public Close-Up Magic
Caesars Palace - Pure Nightclub: Cameron Shadow - Resident Magician.
Excalibur - Dick's Last Resort Craig Keith performs bar magic, various times.
Fremont Street: Chris Randall.
Hard Rock - 2nd Floor Bar Café: Smoothini - Wed. to Sun. 8 pm-10:30.
New York New York - Pour 24: Smoothini - after 2 am.
Treasure Island - Señor Frogs: JungleJosh - House Magician (Dark Mon.), 5 pm to 1 am.
Table-hopping and Comedy Magic on the stages. No Cover, No Min.
Wynn/Encore: Shimshi - Resident Magician.
Zingers: Smoothini - 3743 Las Vegas Blvd. 11 pm to 2 am.

Las Vegas Magic Organizations
Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257, 7 pm - 8:45, 1st Monday each month at Denny & Lee's Magic Shop, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102. No meeting if the 1st Monday is a major Holiday. ($24 a year to be a member). Current President and contact: John McClenahan, doctormagiclv@embarqmail.com or 702-395-3856. www.ibm257.com Lectures open to the Magic Community listed below.

Darwin's Magic Club 9 pm each Wed. at Boomers, 3200 Sirius Ave.

Upcoming Special Events
August, 2015
Aug. 20: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight - The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
This Month: Eugene Burger, Larry Hass and the Mystery School All Stars
7:00 pm - The magical "Art of Sean Scott" - original strolling magic creations
8:00 pm - Tim Wise - Master of the Ceremony
Jonathan Pendragon - Newsworthy Magic
Larry Hass - The Magical Philosopher
Mark Presley - The Master of Thimbles
Ty Reveen - The Legend Continues
Jeff McBride - The Magical Storyteller
9:00 pm - Christian Diamond - Your Host
Eugene Burger - The Master of Mystery
Nabeel Arshad - Continental Mysteries
Justin Rivera - The Clever Conjuror
Larry Hass - Is It Real? He Lets You Decide.
10:00 pm - Jeff McBride - Your MC and Host
Yangyang - China's New Rising Star of Magic
John Shaw - Something Wicked This Way Comes
Les Contortionettes - A Magical Collaboration
Chris Randall - I.B.M. Stage Contest Winner 2015
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

Aug. 21: Mat Franco - Magic Reinvented Nightly - Opens - 7 pm - Linq Showroom - LINQ.
www.caesars.com/linq/events/mat-franco#.VUTdemdFDD8

September, 2015
Sep. 14 - 20: Michael Finney (Headliner), 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm - Laugh Factory, Tropicana
www.laughfactory.com/clubs/las-vegas/date/2015-09-14

Sep. 17: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight - The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

Sep. 24: World Premiere: Lance Burton's "Billy Topit", 4:30 pm Red Carpet, 5:30 curtain speech. - Brenden Theaters in The Palms. Cast (and cameos) include: Lance Burton, Joelle Righetti, Michael Holly, Michael Goudeau, Russ Merlin, Tommie Laing, Pamela Hayes, Rory Johnston, Will Silva, Chris Demeo, Johnny Thompson, Michael Rome, Louie Anderson, Fielding West, George Joseph, Paul Vigil, Gabriella Versace, Jimi Brent, Mac King, Criss Angel, Jeff McBride, Robin Leach, Nathan Burton and more.

Sept. 24: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Mike Douglas Mondre. 7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102, Non Fantasma Ring members $20. Current Ring 257 members free, Children free with paid adult. Come see our new TV monitoring system.
www.ibm257.com

October, 2015
Oct. 5: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Nate Krasno. 7 pm. Denny and Lee Magic Studio, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102, Non Fantasma Ring members $20. Current Ring 257 members free, Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com

Oct. 15: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight - The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

November, 2015
Nov. 19: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight - The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

December, 2015
Dec. 17: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight - The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

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10. Genii Convention This September
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Message by Richard Kaufman - Editor Genii Magazine

Three more reasons to join us at the Genii Convention this September

The Genii convention is now less than 100 days away and is shaping up to be an unmissable event.

Here are just three reasons why we hope you will join us:
John Gaughan: will bring wonderful surprises from magic's past, including two of Robert-Houdin's most famous automata. This is not to be missed!

Strange Ceremonies: Magic's wisest sage, Eugene Burger, joins Michael Carbonaro, magic's newest television star in this unprecedented two-man show.

Derek Hughes: Fresh off his success on America's Got Talent, Derek will be presenting his full one-man comedy magic show.

For more information go to: http://www.geniiconvention.com/

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11. The Japan Cup
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Message by Tashiro Shigeru (Japan)
The President of JCMA
Japan Close-up Magicians' Association

If
You are expecting the same format as dozens of other Magic conventions

Do Not Come To The Japan Cup.

If
You are expecting to just "fade into the crowd"
and not be a participant but just an "observer"

Do Not Come To The Japan Cup.

If
You don't want to learn from the Best Japanese and international Close-Up performers and inventors

Do Not Come To The Japan Cup.

If
You are looking for a run-of-the-mill
Close-Up Magic convention

Do Not Come To The Japan Cup.

But . . .

If you want to BE part of the action - If you want to experience lectures and performances like never before - If you want to session with people whose common language is Magic and whose Friendship will last a lifetime - If you want to enjoy the culture and Magic that goes far beyond the convention (It's called Japan!) - If you want to be captivated by the most fascinating city in the world and (if you are able to stay longer) towns that specialize in hospitality and time travel - If you want to feast on some of the most sumptuous and beautiful cuisine in the world - If you want to discover a country and people who will make thoughts of going anywhere else a lot less enticing . . .

Then, you have only one choice:

The Japan Cup - 2016
18, 19, and 20, March, 2016
Tokyo, Japan

JCAM / Japan Close-up Magicians' Association Tashiro Shigeru, The President ... for more information: magic@kk.iij4u.or.jp

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12. 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:

- Chris Funk Lands On Vegas Stage
- Carbonaro Tells Us How He Does It
- Still Magic After All These Years
- Angel To Mindfreak Kids
- Paul Romhany On Trade Show Web Radio
- Neal Scryer's Berlin Workshop
- Paul Daniels Appointed Patron
- Broken Wand : Johnny Aladdin
- Ultimate Gypsy Yarn by Nick Lewin

Magic news, articles from around the world and product 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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13. 2015 September AMA Show Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.

August 31 - September 6th
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Misty Mew
Early: Michael Kaminskas
Late: Thom Peterson

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Alba
Late: Crow Garrett

Palace of Mystery
Alex Ramon

Peller Theatre
Albie Selznick's - Smoke and Mirrors
George Tovar

W. C. Fields Bar
David Gabbay

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Michael Kaminskas

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Norm Barnhart

Lecturer - Sunday
Michael Kaminskas

September 7-13th

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Jesse Dee
Early: Akinobu
Late: Johnny Ace Palmer

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Bruce Kalver
Late: Thom Peterson

Palace of Mystery
Lady Mystina
Ice McDonald

Peller Theatre
Chris Mitchell
Greg Wilson

W. C. Fields Bar
Jeff Bornstein

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Johnny Ace Palmer

Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Chuck & Jan Jones

Lecturer - Sunday
Thom Peterson

September 14-20th

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Tom Ogden
Early: Steve Valentine
Late: Bill Goodwin

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Brandon Scott
Late: Jeff Ezell

Palace of Mystery
Chuck Jones and Company

Peller Theatre
Greg Otto
J. Neal

W. C. Fields Bar
Ryan Eason

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Bill Goodwin

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Thomas Blacke

Lecturer - Sunday
Thomas Blacke

September 21-27th

Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Brian Markenson
Early: Rick Lax
Late: Luis Magic Solorzano

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Sean Masterson
Late: John Ferrentino

Palace of Mystery
David Deeble
Scott Land
PoHan Huang

Peller Theatre
John Carney
Handsome Jack

W. C. Fields Bar
Doc Eason

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Rick Lax

Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Bill Perron

Lecturer - Sunday
Doc Eason

Performers are subject to change due to circumstances and availability

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14. This Week On Magic News.Org
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Message by Rick Carruth

-How the glamorous assistants are taking over: Women make better magicians than men, claims president of the Magic Circle..

-Blind magician riding subway fame to bigger stages..

-Tabula Mentis XVII..

-Review: Impossible, Noel Coward Theatre

-Penn & Teller making profits magically appear.. according to the Kats Report

-Teller Speaks! Penn and Teller Reveal the Origins of Their Show at 'Talks at Google'..

-The latest issue of 'The Magic Roadshow Journal of Magic'..

-Kostya Kimlat stuns Penn Jillette

-Why I performed for Penn & Teller..

This and much more at: http://MagicNews.org

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15. Band of Magicians New Zealand Tour
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Message by Adam Mada

National tour schedule below.

Dunedin
http://www.regenttheatre.co.nz/show_event/band-of-magicians/
8/22 - Sat - x 2

Taranaki
http://www.taft.co.nz/artsfest/artsfest-welcome/Band-of-Magicians.html
8/27 - Thur
8/28 - Fri
8/29 - Sat - x 2
8/30 - Sun - x 2

Auckland
http://aucklandlive.co.nz/bandofmagicians.aspx
9/9 - Wed - 7:30
9/10 - Thurs - 7:30
9/11 - Fri - 7:30
9/12 - Sat - 2pm, 7:30pm
9/13 - Sun - 11am, 5pm

Christchurch
http://isaactheatreroyal.co.nz/shows/band-of-magicians/
9/17 - Thur
9/18 - Fri
9/19 - Sat - x2
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16. 32nd New Zealand International Magicians Convention 2015
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Message by Nopera Whitley (NZ)

Join the Wellington Magic Club on Labour Weekend 2015 for three days of magic is heading towards a SELL OUT.

When: 24th - 26th of October, 2015
Where: James Cook Hotel, Wellington City, New Zealand

Registration is Open

Register online at www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz or to download the registration form go to: http://www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz/register.pdf

Venue and Accommodation
The convention will be held at the Wellington James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor.

Headliners already confirmed include:
- Phil Cass and his partner Philippa
- Charlie Frye and his partner Sherry
- Nick Nickolas
- Paul Romhany
- David Merry
- Mike Bent
- Reg Blackmore
- Lukas

New confirmed headliner - Lukas
"Poetic. Artistic. Lukas elevates the art of magic with every card he produces." - Jeff McBride

In 2011, Lukas Lee took the world by storm winning the FISM Asia Stage Magic Championship and then placing second in Manipulation at FISM 2012 Blackpool.
His expert sleight-of-hand is a marvel to witness and he is fast becoming one of the most sought-after magic acts around the globe.

Lukas is a Professor of Magic at the Dong-Ah Injae College and has been a Magic Director in South Korea for over 10 years.

In his live lecture he revisits stage techniques of the past and brings them into the modern age. He will give tips on practising magic, structuring magic acts and much more. He will also be performing his award winning stage act at our public gala show.

"Lukas is one of those rare souls who elevates the art of magic to the level of fine art. Prepare to be inspired!" - Charlie Frye

For more information, or to get in touch, visit us at
www.wellingtonmagic.co.nz

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17. E-zine Archives
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When you enter the archive the e-zines are in issue order in folders for each year and are Coded, e.g. 001 Nov06 1999.txt first three numbers (001) denote issue number, then the date (Nov06) and the last figures the year (1999)

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