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Issue Number: #1246
Date: Sunday 8th November 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. 300 Countdown
3. Adding Surprise To Your Kids Entertaining
4. 84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
5. MAGIC Live 2016!
6. Picking Helpers - #382 - Kyle Peron
7. The Magic Word Podcast - Just One Thing From Bob Fitch
8. Updates So Far This Week on VanishLive.com
9. "Get Ready" For Indy!
10. David Apperson - Celebration Of Life
11. McBride's Magic & Mystery School - 25th Anniversary
12. New Zealand 2015 Lions World Festival of Magic Tour
13. Australian World Festival of Magic Tour
14. The Death Camp Magicians
15. Robert E. Neale's An Essay On Magic Is Book 3
16. e-zine Archives
17. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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Pleased to report that I have just finished reworking the www.magicnewzealand.com website to make it responsive so that it can be viewed on cell phones, Android tablets and iPads.

If you 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-2015/1246-Nov08-2015.html

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

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2. 300 Countdown
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Message by Stan Allen - Editor MAGIC Magazine

At the 2016 MAGIC Live (August 14-17), we'll be celebrating 25 Years of MAGIC Magazine. It's hard to believe that it's been that long, but the wall of magazine covers at our office does not lie!

As part of the celebration, we're featuring one cover every day, counting down 300 in the 300 days leading up to the convention. You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter, #25in300. And of course, feel free to comment, like, share, or all of the above… that would be great!

See you in Las Vegas, August 14-17, 2016!

Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MAGICmagazine
Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MAGICmagazine
MAGIC Live: http://www.magicmagazine.com/live

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3. Adding Surprise To Your Kids Entertaining
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Message by Laurice Chavez

Author: Colin Underwood

"If you do not engage the audience from the beginning, you will have an uphill battle. By adding large doses of surprising situations in the show, you will be off to a good start. Most children's performers place way too much emphasis on the main ending, e.g., the production of the bunny. The routine should be structured to engage and keep interest.

Sometimes due to familiar props, many children are way ahead of you and will shout out that they have seen this or that trick … to counter this, you might consider performing a routine with a different ending. This makes you different and a more interesting entertainer. I call this a reversal surprise technique."

Link to the post: http://kidsentertainerhub.com/adding-surprise-to-your-kids-entertaining/

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4. 84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
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Message by Steve Moyer

This year magicians will be a major part The 84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade which will be televised nationwide on The CW on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. Pacific/Eastern/7:00 p.m. Central. This year's parade Grand Marshals are the iconic magical duo of Penn & Teller. Additionally, celebrated magicians Jonathan Pendragon and Michael Turco will perform during the two-hour television special.

The live presentation of the parade on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in the streets of Hollywood, CA will be taped for the broadcast on The CW, and the parade will be telecast again during the week of December 19, 2015 on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel and on the American Forces Network as well.

There will be a Red Carpet Arrivals event, live performances by well-known musical artists and the parade itself, all happening on parade day on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Here's hoping I'll be hearing from you all.

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5. MAGIC Live 2016!
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Message by Stan Allen - Editor MAGIC Magazine

Registration is now open for MAGIC Live, August 14-17, 2016. A $100 deposit holds your spot, with a 90% refund available up until May 20, 2016. So even if you're not 100% sure you will be able to this "unconventional convention," you're only risking $10.

Once again, we are returning to The Orleans Hotel. And once again, we have what has to be the best room rate of any magic convention. Sunday through Thursday is just $44, with Friday and Saturday only $84 (plus room tax and resort fee). And that's for double occupancy! The MAGIC Live rates are available August 7-21, should you want to come in early or stay after. Be sure to ask for "MAGIC16" to get the special rate.

To sign up for the convention and make your room reservation, visit MAGICmagazine.com/live

See you in Las Vegas, August 14-17, 2016!

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6. Picking Helpers - #382 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.kylekellymagic.com
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

I thought I would write this article as there seems to be so much information written on the subject of building your shows, working on routines, or how to be entertaining etc. However, there seems to be some topics which I find little information on. Perhaps it is because there is a feeling that people should already know how to do this or perhaps it is perceived that this is an unimportant task that is minor to the actual show itself. What I am referring to is a simple topic of how we select our helpers, greet them and treat them while on stage with us.

I am sure we have all seen some performers over the years just simply point at a person and say, "um.... hmmm YOU!" This certainly is one way in which to select someone from the audience, but dare I say it certainly can't be the best. To me it just seems very rude to select anyone in that form or manner. Maybe some of us can even admit that we have done that in the past or even still do it today.

I wonder what we as performers, through our own efforts, can do to make our shows better places for us and those we select to assist us. I think for me it all comes down to an old fashioned word "respect."

While growing up I am sure each of us has been taught and told this word "respect" many times by teachers, parents, adults and elders. In other words, respect was taught to us as something we are supposed to do or show to another person. It is the way in which we act around them or treat them. We were told to show respect to gain respect back.

But, somewhere between the age of us growing up and us becoming entertainers, some of us have forgotten that the word "respect" should be carried and brought with us when we go on stage. Do we forget or are we nervous or is there some kind of feeling that we are more important than the audience because it was they who came to see us? Not sure exactly what the reason may be and maybe some or all of these can apply to some degree. However, there seems to be this void a lot of us go through when we hit the stage to perform. We seem to leave "respect" backstage.

However, if one really studies and cares about his or her performance, you will find a definition for respect that reads as follows: "a sense of worth or excellence of a person." You will notice that it does not mention age, sex, race or even social status. It simply means to treat everyone you meet with a sense of worth and value.

I try and remember this whenever I pick someone to assist me on stage and how I treat them while they are assisting me. One thing I remember every time I go on stage is that I must treat my helpers as if they were guest in my own home. How would I want to be treated? How would I want to be talked to? These are the things that go through my head as I work with my helpers.

One of the things I see happening a lot is just how one entertainer goes about the simple process of selecting someone from the audience to assist us on stage. I am sure there are many different ways in which we all select our helpers for assisting us on stage. However, are there certain ways in which we do this that may not being showing the kind of respect that we should be showing? Certainly pointing to someone and shouting, "You" is not the most respectful of ways to get a person to come up and help. However, I have seen this done too many times.

When I try and select someone from the audience, I want to show respect to them. I want to make them comfortable as I can and I want to build their trust in me. I start building this trust by the simple way in which I select them. One thing I do is to try not to point if I can help it. I usually state the person by describing their location of where they are sitting as well as what they are wearing. I might call for the person through the use of the word "lady or gentlemen or boy or girl" Each of these words show respect to my audience. For me, this is better than pointing.

I might state it like so "Would the gentlemen in the 3rd row wearing the red tie like to come up and join me on stage?" Notice I am also asking their permission as opposed to demanding something from them. I am not being forceful but showing respect to them right from the start.

I then remember to make sure this person feels comfortable as they are making their way to the stage area. This person is in the spotlight for this time. They may feel nervous and a bit scared of what is to come. They are not used to being on stage as we are and we must be tuned into this. Whenever a helper is heading toward the stage area I want to acknowledge them and show my respect to them. With this in mind, I say something like, "Would you please give her a nice round of applause as she makes her way up to the stage." This is a way for me to show my appreciation for them coming and assisting me. It builds a trust and respect before the person even meets me on stage and lets them know I thank them.

I might also tell her to watch her step or even help her up the stairs. I also find it important to meet and greet them half way. I do not wait for them to always come to me. Having them walk to greet me mid stage almost has this feeling that I am more important than they are. I usually meet them at the stairs if I am working on a stage etc. and I help them to the location where I need them to be.

I also do not just rush into the effect or routine as I see a lot of people do. I take the time to introduce myself to them find out their name and introduce them to the audience. This helps calm and relax them and gets them to realize that I want them up there and that we are going to have fun.

Now many folks wonder if and should you use your assistant to get laughs. Well certainly you can and that is a part of magical entertainment. The difference is that if you are going to use your assistants for laughs that you build the trust with them up first and make certain that every step of the way you are telling them and reinforcing to them that you appreciate them and that you are just kidding. You might say something like, "I am just kidding Joe. Please give Joe here a round of applause for allowing me to pick on him for just a few moments." If I have done this well Joe will understand that I appreciate him being there and I thank him for helping me entertain the audience.

After any effect with an assistant, I want them to be certain they realize that I really appreciate them helping me. I do this by always allowing them to get the biggest applause. I direct the applause to them instead of myself. They get the praise from the audience and all the applause that goes along with it.

After the applause is over, I usually will whisper to them my own special thanks to them as I escort them and direct them down to their seat. Once again as they head towards their seat I allow the audience to applaud them one last time.

One thing I remember a magician telling me a long time ago was this simple question, "What is a magician without an audience?". To me the answer is ….a pretty lonely person. It means to me that I am nothing without my audience. They are the reason why I perform and because of this I always want to show my respect to them.

This is one reason why after every performance I do I take the moment to meet and greet the audience if I can. It is my chance to thank them for coming out and show that I appreciate them doing so.

So how do you personally pick and greet your own helpers? Well that is something each of us has to figure out for ourselves, but I hope that what you learned as a kid will come back to you and that the word "respect" will be a part of how you handle it.

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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7. The Magic Word Podcast - Just One Thing From Bob Fitch
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

This week on The Magic Word Podcast, we spend an hour with "the Gold Standard", Bob Fitch. Bob is well known as a director, coach and workshop leader who helps improve the acts of many of the top professional magicians in the world. He was one of the featured lecturers and performers at this year's T.A.O.M. convention. I didn't get a chance to spend any quality time with him because I didn't want to take time away from all the others who were following him around and trying to learn from the master. So, we followed up with a phone call a couple weeks after the convention when Bob could give me his undivided attention.

In this podcast, Bob talks about several of the things he taught during his lecture plus some of the same stories that he related there, too. If you saw/heard/experienced that lecture, then you will enjoy hearing it again. It's like reading a book a second time and finding a passage you overlooked the first time. If you missed the lecture, then I know you will enjoy and learn at least "one thing" from our chat.

You can see some photos, read the blog, listen to the podcast and download the MP3 file at: http://themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/262-bob-fitch

This week we welcome Thomas Fraps, from Germany, to the Friends of The Magic Word. He is the latest person to join our group and provide financial support to something that he believes in and enjoys week after week. If you would like to join us, then please visit http://Patreon.com/TheMagicWord and watch the video that will explain how you can help, too.

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8. 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:

- Gambler Vs. Gambler by Peter Woerde
- Frank Keeps His Audiences Guessing
- Documentary On Kolkata's Magicians
- 81-Year-Old Still Entertaining
- DC on Disney's Doc McStuffins
- Topit Revolution by Edouard Boulanger
- 21-Year-Old Magician Hosts TedTalk

Video of the Week: Sankey On The Ten Things Magicians Should Never Do.

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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9. "Get Ready" For Indy!
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Message by Mark Weidhaas,
SAM Convention Executive

"Get Set" as the S.A.M. will hold their 88th annual convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 13 -16, 2016. "Indy" will be a fantastic location for magicians and their families to gather and see the best performers, lectures, and magical artists.

S.A.M. 2015 Philadelphia was a huge success, both magically and financially. Attendees said it was the "most fun convention I ever attended" and our concept to provide a Magic vacation will continue at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN 46225.

Beginning Tuesday afternoon, July 12, young magicians will gather to learn from the best as we present the S.Y.M. Magic Jam. An S.Y.M. mom says, "You have all outdone yourselves. I was so impressed at how much the kids were included on everything. This was the first convention that has been like that. I can't wait for Indy." This event is free for all youth 7 to 17 with their regular paid convention, currently only $160.

Arrive early to see the Tuesday night not-too-late night lecture and a surprise program. In Philadelphia, it was the much-talked-about Past-Presidents show. You will not want to miss this bonus event.

Magic lectures, shows and sessions are being finalized but the S.A.M. always has the best and newest talent. More acts than any other convention went on to high acclaim at the 2015 FISM competition. Hector Mancha who performed on "The Magic of Spain" show won FISM's Grand Prix for Stage Magic.

Special events are planned for families and magicians in Indy. In 2016, it is the home to the 100th race of the Indy 500 and the capital of Indiana, celebrating its 200th year. Everyone at the Marriott is eager to please and the city is visitor friendly and a breeze to navigate by foot or car.

The S.A.M. will honor Stan Allen and his 25 years at the helm of Magic Magazine. Stan is a 30 year S.A.M. member and the very first producer of the popular Stars of Tomorrow show in 1992. He is one of the most influential figures in magic in the past 50 years and he is a longtime friend of the S.A.M.

Speaking of friends, all your friends will be there and we will allow ample time to meet and session with them, stroll through the array of international magic dealers in the Kellar Exhibitors Hall, and make new life-long friends.

It's not too early to "Start Your Engines." Registration is currently $160 for S.Y.M. members and $260 for S.A.M. members or their spouse. But with a $60 deposit, now till Feb 15, 2016, we will hold your reservation and assure your best seating. Nightly rates at the Marriott Downtown are $119 a night. Please visit www.Magicsam.com to register for the hotel and the convention.

Email or call Anne Weidhaas for any questions at SAMregistrar@yahoo.com or 719-338-8169.

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10. David Apperson - Celebration of Life
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Message by Randy Kalin forwarded on by Edward Thomas

David Apperson was the fun loving Son of John and Virginia Apperson, Brother of Gary Apperson. His life quickly changed recently when he discovered headaches that became migrains that were determined to be brain cancer. He was a life member of S.A.M. and a joy to be around. Always giving to any who needed his service.

Tonight he lost his battle with cancer, but his family wishes to follow his wish by celebrating his life at the Masonic Lodge in Granite City, 1948 Cleveland blvd, Granite City, IL 62040 The celebration of his life was at 2:00 PM Sunday November 1st.

The ceremony was be held at 3:00 PM with Food and Fellowship at 3:30 PM.

We are all so sorry for the Apperson Family loss... he was loved by so many.

If you have questions Gary Apperson will be happy to answer questions if any arise. You can reach him by calling 618-806-5963

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11. McBride's Magic & Mystery School - 25th Anniversary
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)

Can you believe it has been almost 25 years since we started Mystery School? At first people did not understand what we were up to. Some thought we were too progressive, others thought it was a ridiculous idea. Now, 25 years later, we have grown into the world's leader in magic education! What's more, we're still growing.

The Magic & Mystery School 25th Anniversary World Tour

We kick off the World Tour in January 2016.

Jan. 18-24: Mystery School week at the Magic Castle
Jan. 28-31: Magic Fest - Ohio
Feb. 19-21: Blackpool Magic Convention - UK
Feb. 22-28: Mystery school UK Lecture Tour - UK
Mar. 1-3: 3 day Master Class - Glastonbury - UK
Mar. 16-18: 3 day Master Class - Las Vegas
Mar. 20-22 Magic for Speakers & Presenters - Las Vegas
Mar. 24-26 Magic & Medicine - Las Vegas
Contact us for additional open dates in your area! It's not too late.

Drop Abigail an email: abbimcb@gmail.com

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12. New Zealand 2015 Lions World Festival Of Magic Tour
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Message by Rosemary McCarthy (New Zealand)

Chuck Jones & Company tour of New Zealand:

Saturday 14th November - Tauranga - Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre - 4.30pm & 7.00pm

Monday 16th November - Gisborne - War Memorial Theatre - 6.00pm

Tuesday 17th November - Napier - Napier Boys High School - 6.00pm

Wednesday 18th November - Palmerston North - Speirs Centre Palmerston Nth Boys High - 6.00pm

Saturday 21st November - Wellington - Wellington High School Riley Centre - 11.00am, 2.00pm & 5.00pm

Tuesday 24th November - Dunedine - Regent Theatre - 1.30pm & 6.30pm

Thursday 26th November - Invercargill - Civic Theatre - 4.00pm & 7.00pm

Saturday 28th November - Timaru - Theatre Royal - 4.00pm

Sunday 29th November - Christchurch - Villa Maria College Auditorium - 11.00am & 2.00am & 5.00pm

Sunday 6th December - New Plymonth - New Plymouth Girls High School - 6.00pm

Monday 7th December - Taupo - Great Lakes Centre - 6.00pm

Tuesday 8th December - Rotarua - Civic Theatre - 5.00pm & 7.30pm

Thursday 10th December - Whangarei - Forum North - 4.30m & 7.00pm

Saturday 12th December - Auckland - Logan Campbell Centre - 11.00am, 2.00pm & 5.00pm

Sunday 13th December - Auckland - Logan Campbell Centre - 11.00am, 2.00pm & 5.00pm

Monday 14th December - Hamilton - Hamilton Boys High School - 5.00pm & 7.30pm


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13. Australian World Festival of Magic Tour
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Message by Gene McCarthy (New Zealand)

Acts: Michael Boyd and Jeton the Gentleman Juggler

The World Festival of Magic is proud to welcome back to Australia World Class gentleman juggler - Monsieur Jeton. He takes the trappings of high society and incorporates them into his unconventional performances. In 2013, at an award ceremony held in the USA, Monsieur Jeton received the Award of Excellence from the International Jugglers' Association (IJA) in recognition of his unique contribution to his art. This promises to be an exciting tour.

The trailer from his appearance at the "Cascade of Stars" show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AuwcFCyEZI

Tour continues this week with:

November 8th Gosford Niagara Park Stadium Gosford Shows 14:00 & 17:00

November 9th Wollongong Bulli RSL Shows 11:00 & 16:00 & 18:30

November 10th Newcastle Panthers Newcastle Shows 12:30 & 18:00

November 11th Tivoli Showroom Rooty Hill RSL Penrith Shows 12:00 & 18:00

November 12th Hurstville Sutherland Ent. Center Sydney Shows 11:30 & 18:00

November 14th Bondi Sydney Hordern Pavilion Shows 11:00 & 13:30 & 16:00

November 16th Queanbeyan Bicentennial Hall Canberra shows 11.00 & 16.00 & 18.00

November 18th Albury Entertainment Centre 12.30 & 16.30

November 21st Melbourne MCEC Shows 11:00 & 14:00

November 23rd Ballarat Founders Theater Shows 12:30 & 18:00

November 24th Geelong Arena Show Geelong 12:30

November 25th Bendigo Ulumbarra Theatre Shows12:30 & 18:00

November 27th Door of Hope Launceston Tasmania shows 12.30 & 17.30

November 29th Stanley Burbury Theatre UTAS Hobart Tasmania shows 13.30 & 16.00

November 30th Devonport Entertainment & Conv. Centre Devonport shows 11.00 & 13.30

December 1st Burnie Arts & Function Centre Burnie shows 13.00 & 17.30

December 4th St Josephs College Stadium Mildura show 18.00

December 6th The Barton Adelaide, 11.00 & 14.00

December 9th Boulder Town Hall Kalgoorlie shows 12.30 & 17.30

December 11th PCEC Perth shows 10.30 & 12.30 & 18.30

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14. The Death Camp Magicians
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Message by William V. Rauscher

New Holocaust Memoir a Triumphant Survival Story Built on Friendship and Magic

Oxford, CT (Oct. 15, 2015) - A new memoir, "The Death Camp Magicians," a true story of Holocaust survivors Werner Reich and Herbert Nivelli, transports readers back to the days of the Third Reich and portrays the strength of will two men had to survive in the midst of cruelty that passes all understanding. Central to the story are The Great Nivelli, a professional magician, who performed card tricks for the Auschwitz guards to stay alive and Werner Reich, his starving young bunkmate who not only learned card tricks but also how to endure.

As a 15-year-old boy, Reich experienced the hell of four concentration camps and survived to tell others what it was like to be under the control of Adolf Hitler and the S.S. along with millions of others. When Reich was liberated at age 17, he weighed only 60 pounds. Reich's memoir is preceded with an overview of the rise of the Third Reich written by his longtime friend and author William V. Rauscher.

In 1933, while living in Berlin, Reich's father lost his job because he was Jewish. The family fled to Yugoslavia but when Hitler's troops invaded that country in 1941, Reich was forced into hiding with other families until 1943, when he was arrested and beaten by the Gestapo. After being imprisoned he was transferred to Terezin concentration camp where 30,000 people died from starvation, and out of 141,000 people only 17,000 survived. Reich recalled that when he was in the camp, the guards had competitions on who could cut the most throats-one guard won by cutting 1,630 throats in one day.

"Readers of this book must prepare themselves for a journey to the dark side of human behavior," says co-author Rauscher. "Through these pages the reader will be transported back to the Nazi world during the years when the Third Reich truly believed their leaders would rule the world. They even chose a name for this `new world.' They called it `Germania.' It is an incredible story of survival and even more remarkable is that despite experiencing all these atrocities, Reich is a disciple of civility."

Herbert Levin, one of the two men featured in the memoir, was known as The Great Nivelli. Prior to Nazi control, Levin was a prominent performer in Berlin, and the youngest member of the Berlin Stock Exchange. In an effort to escape, Levin moved to Prague, Czechoslovakia until the Nazi regime once again gained control. He and his family were arrested and sent to Auschwitz. But he survived, and came to the United States to once again become a prominent performer. Rauscher saw him perform, became acquainted with him, and periodically corresponded with him and his wife Lotte until Levin's death in 1977.

Reich's interest in magic continued after his liberation and eventual emigration to the United States. He carried the lessons Nivelli had taught him but only knew him in the camp by the number tattooed onto his forearm. Later, as a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Reich discovered Levin's name in an article Rauscher had written on Nivelli for a magician's magazine.

Reich talks of his experiences to young people at schools and synagogues throughout the east coast delivering a message that resonates with today's young people. "If you see bullying and intolerance you should not be a bystander," he says, "You should be one of the `J.U.S.T.' people and stand up and say something."

He coined the term "J.U.S.T." which is an acronym for Judge the Situation, Understand the Problem, Solve it and Take Action. Reich believes his message is important and volunteers his time to give over 100 talks a year.

And a final warning - this book echoes the words of the philosopher George Santayana, who said "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
Copies of the book may be ordered directly at www.1878press.com

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15. Robert E. Neale's An Essay On Magic Is Book 3
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Message by Lawrence Hass

October 23 marked the release of two long-awaited new books from Theory and Art of Magic Press.

Robert E. Neale's An Essay on Magic is Book 3 in his highly acclaimed Trilogy of Magic. In the book Bob Neale articulates a groundbreaking philosophy of magic, showing how stage magic grows out of, and responds to, everyday human needs and desires. The book also includes 38 of Bob Neale's highly innovative magic creations, including "Very Small Worlds"-a bonus chapter in which Bob develops two original principles for magic with playing cards.

An Essay on Magic is available from magic dealers as a 6" x 9" paperback book, 515 pages, for $29.99. It is also available as a PDF, only from www.TheoryandArtofMagic.com for $19.99.

The other release is my own new book, Inspirations: Performing Magic with Excellence. As a follow-up to my 2007 book Transformations, the new book includes 30 short essays on topics of supreme importance to working performers, along with 14 fully-developed routines out of my professional repertoire.

Inspirations is only available as a 7.25" x 10.25" hardcover book It has 350 pages and retails for $49.99.

Both books are available for immediate shipping at: www.TheoryandArtofMagic.com

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16. E-zine Archives
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Back issues of the Magic New Zealand e-zine go to:
www.magicnewzealand.com click on the red button center right "Archives"

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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