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Issue Number: #1303
Date: Sunday 11th July 2016
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 Stabs Presenter's Hand During Trick On Live
TV
3. David Copperfield Paid $17.55 Million For Las Vegas Mansion
4. Add This to Your Magic Arsenal: The Sneaky Shoelace Trick
5. The Art Of Simplicity - #406 - Kyle Peron
6. Monday Night Magic Schedule (August)
7. A Magical Event In Izmir Of Turkey
8. Broken Wand - Phillip Kosnitsky, AKA "Farvel the
Marvel"
9. New Book From Silly Billy
10. Houdini's School Of Magic
11. The Best Little Magic Convention In Texas
12. Jeff McBride's Virtual Magic & Mystery School
13. 33rd New Zealand International Magicians' Convention
14. New Zealand Magicians On The Guy Cater TV Show
15. FISM 2018 Open For Registration
16. e-zine Archives
17. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice
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1. Editor's Message
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Editor@MagicNewZealand.com
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2. Magician Stabs Presenter's Hand During Trick On Live
TV
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Article forwarded on by Peter Black
The
Sun
Sharp
End Of The Stick Things go horribly wrong as magician stabs
presenter's hand during trick on live TV.
Polish
TV host's hand appears to get impaled on a nail when a dangerous
game of Russian roulette doesn't go as planned
.
For
the full article go to:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1380819/things-go-horribly-wrong-when-this-magician-tries-his-hand-at-a-trick-on-live-tv/
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3. David Copperfield Paid $17.55 Million For Las Vegas Mansion
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Article forwarded on by James Dear
Magician's
tricked-out new mansion sets Vegas price record
Now
you see it - you know, that $18 million house on Nevada's
real estate market? Now you don't.
That's
because magician David Copperfield just plunked down $17.55
million for an eight-bedroom mansion in Las Vegas, taking
it off the market and setting a price record for the city.
The Wall Street Journal first reported the sale.
For
that price, the illusionist's new digs should have a lot
of features that won't disappear.
Located on 1.58 acres in an exclusive gated community in
Vegas' Summerlin area, the spread boasts a roof deck and
a giant underground garage.
As
befits the 59-year-old entertainer, who has a regular gig
at a theater named for him in the MGM Grand Hotel &
Casino, the property also includes a full-on nightclub with
a bar and dance floor, a movie
For
the full article go to:
http://nypost.com/2016/07/07/magicians-tricked-out-new-mansion-sets-vegas-price-record/
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4. Add This to Your Magic Arsenal: The Sneaky Shoelace Trick
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Message by Laurice Chavez
http://magictricksforkids.org/sneaky-shoelace-trick/
Want a simple-to-learn, fun, engaging magic trick? Then
this is for you. All you have to do is get a shoelace and
watch the video on how to pull off the trick right here:
http://magictricksforkids.org/sneaky-shoelace-trick/
History of Magic: Orson Welles
http://magictricksforkids.org/history-of-magic-orson-welles/
Many
remember Orson Welles for his films Citizen Kane and The
Lady from Shanghai, as well as his radio play The War of
the Worlds. However, the writer/actor/director had another
passion that lasted his whole life-magic. Learn all about
the magical side of Orson Welles here: http://magictricksforkids.org/history-of-magic-orson-welles/
Copywriting Basics for Magicians: Calls to Action
http://kidsentertainerhub.com/copywriting-basics-for-kids-entertainers-calls-to-action/
Want
your potential clients to subscribe to your mailing list,
call you for their inquiry, or book you that instant? Point
them to the step you want them to take by using strong calls
to action. Learn all about it right here: http://kidsentertainerhub.com/copywriting-basics-for-kids-entertainers-calls-to-action/
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5. The Art Of Simplicity - #406 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com
As an artist, I was always taught to look beyond the obvious
and to really learn to "see" beyond what I think
is there. I was also taught to see the beauty in the simplest
of shapes and the simplicity of nature. It was a lesson
I had always used in my art because it made sense.
However,
I never realized that this notion of simplicity can be directly
carried over to the magic that I do and perform for my audiences.
Can simplicity be used to make me a better performer? Can
it be used to create acts or routines that make better sense
to an audience? This is what I would like to explore with
you.
Often
times we as magicians create acts and routines that are
more for ourselves then they are for our audiences. We fall
in love with the moves and complexity of things as that
intrigues us. Part of being a magician is the love for the
technical side of what we do. The ability to learn moves
is fascinating for us. However, aren't these moves supposed
to be invisible to the audience?
How
many of you reading this have ever seen a performance of
a card manipulation act that went on way too long? How many
of you have seen a linking ring routine that seemed to last
forever? Laugh if you want because it is funny. It is funny
because we all know it to be true.
I
think what happens is that we learn these moves and love
the moves so figure we have to include every single one
in the routine we create. Well time for a reality check.
Just because you know how to vanish a card 50 different
ways, does not mean your audience wants or needs to see
all 50 ways. To a lay audience it means you vanished a card
and produced the card and you are doing it over and over
again.
In
many cases, certain routines can be often too over done
for a lay audience. We can often times overload them with
so much that the audience simply shuts down from engaging
with you. In this case, we need to learn that simplicity
can be a good thing. It can often allow our routines to
play even better than we had thought they would.
Now
simplicity is a scary thing for most performers. The thought
of not doing as much terrifies some people. We do so much
in our acts because 1) we can 2) we love it and 3) it allows
us to hide behind the moves. But remember there is beauty
in simplicity.
Let
me share with you an analogy that may make this point clear.
A master craftsman has many tools. He owns a full shop of
every tool ever created for wood working. He has studied
them all and knows how to use every one of them. But this
craftsman does not start a project thinking he has to use
every single item in his shop. He simply knows just which
ones to use to create a cabinet of beauty. The end result
is a beautiful thing and it is created that way from him
simplifying what he does. A magician needs to do the same
thing.
Use
just the right tools (moves and techniques) to create what
you are looking for. Maybe certain segments do not need
to be done in order for the effect to still work. Sometimes
it is helpful to sit back and record your routine or act.
Then objectively see what you can physically take out and
still be able to tell the story you are trying to tell.
Strip it down to its most basic format. When you do this
you start to develop what I refer to as the "foundation"
of the routine.
This
foundation is simply the act or routine in its most basic
format that still works, still plays and is understood by
and audience. Once you get here, you will be amazed at how
much you do not have to do to still convey things. Once
you get this foundation, you can then start to build in
a few things as you need to in order to develop a laugh
or get a reaction. But everything is still always reviewed
for simplicity.
Now
do not mix up simplicity for boring. They are not the same
thing at all. Simplicity can be a beautiful thing. It means
that card act may not have to last 7 mins with every card
move known to man. It means the ring routine does not have
to utilize 8 rings and 3 minutes of ring combination patterns.
I
have seen ring routines that are just so amazingly beautiful
that are done with no more than 3 rings and performed in
3 minutes. It is not how much you do but what you do with
what you have. Sometimes simplicity alone can allow the
magician to concentrate more on the entertainment value
of the act. It allows you to slow down and to give more
to the audience.
So
the next time you are developing a routine, take a step
back from it and view it with an open and critical eye.
Strip the routine down and ask yourself is there anything
in the routine that complicates what I am trying to convey?
Can I take anything away and by doing so, allow myself to
give more to the audience? Is this simplicity actually making
the effect even stronger?
I
think when one starts to do this, they realize that simplicity
itself can be a magic tool in our tool box. It can be used
to great effect if we simply open our eyes to seeing and
using 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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6. Monday Night Magic Schedule (August)
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Message by Peter Samelson (US)
New
York City's longest running Off-Broadway magic show
Monday
Night Magic August Schedule (All Performers Subject To Change)
August
01: Alex Boyce, Throwdini, Chris Capehart; Emcee - Todd
Robbins
Close-up: Mike Patrick, Matias Letelier
August
08: Dave Chandler, Francis Menotti, Peter Samelson; Emcee
- David Corsaro
Close-up: David Schwartz, Rich Cohn
August
15: David Schwartz, Peter Kougasian, Harrison Greenbaum;
Emcee - Todd Robbins
Close-up: Joe Maxwell, Jason Suran
August
22: Will Shaw, David Corsaro, Jon Stetson; Emcee - Ben Nemzer
Close-up: Bob Riordan, Noah Levine
August
29: Alex Boyce, Rob Gould, Rocco or Moche; Emcee - David
Corsaro
Close-up: Patrick Davis, Mike Patrick
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7. A Magical Event In Izmir Of Turkey
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Message by Ozlen Tuncer (Turkey)
Dear
magical friends
As
we did in the last 17 years, this year we are preparing
to organise the 176th Izmir Magic get together. Naturally
we have learned much from last years and again this will
be a friendly 3 days full of magic. The details in brief
as follows:
(Alternatively
please feel free to visit our website at www.izmirmagic.com
)
The
Date of the Event:18,19 and 20th of August 2016
The
Place of the Event: Izmir, Turkey
OBA
Holiday Site
Guzelbahce
/ Izmir / Turkey
www.obahotel.net
Gala
Night will be in Suat Taser Theater in Karsiyaka - virtually
at the other end of the city.
The
contents of the event:
At
the Oba holiday site:
-
Open Stage: Where anybody can use the stage as much and
as often as he wishes,
- Erdinc Demiray Gala: Shows by various magicians
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Close up Sessions till morning every evening.
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Magic Bazaars
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Magic Seminars
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Workshops
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Lectures
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Brain storming
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Erdinc Demiray tribute Corner
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Lots of Conversations which will never end
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And anything may come as offers and recommendations
At
The Theater (The exact Location will be announced Later):
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Gala Night and Magic Bazaar.
Details
in Brief: -The first day: We will begin by registering at
Magic Bazaar till evening and will go on with seminars and
lectures which will be announced later as the people confirm
what they will do. During evening Erdinc Demiray Gala will
take place where various magicians will be performing at
the Suat Taser Theater. And later there will be an Open
Stage which will be available for those who want to show
or share something as well as the dealers who want to demonstrate
their goods. No limit will be set, but registering in advance
will be required. And as usual we will do close ups around
a big table till morning.
-
The second day: We will again have the Magic Bazaar and
lectures during the day. And people may also enjoy the swimming
pool. In the late afternoon we shall move to Suat Taser
Theater for the Gala Show and there will be again a Magic
Bazaar for there maybe new comers to our event from the
center of the city.
In
the Gala Show; some Turkish Performers as well as any foreign
friends will perform at Suat Taser Theater. The priority
to perform will be on the foreign friends for we will not
have a chance to see them often around Turkey. The duration
of their acts will be free for the foreigners but will be
limited to 10 minutes for the domestic performers. After
the Gala Show we will move back to OBA Holiday Site where
open stage and close up sessions will be carried with those
who want to sleep late.
-
The third day: We will again begin with magic bazaar, lectures,
workshops and seminars. And Izmir Gala At Suat Taser Theater.
We will have Open stage all the day long and finally towards
midnight we will officially close the event. However we
may continue with those who also want to stay longer.
Fee
Strategy: Individual: 100 USD But may be waived if you are
a member of IBM, IMS or the Magic Cafe.
Dealer's
Table: 250 USD but may be paid in magic goods - if agreed
in advance.
Other
points to consider: -Every attendant will pay for his own
accommodation. Nevertheless, there is a special fare for
the hotel accommodation in OBA Hotel (Room Only) for the
participants. You may ask for a reservation in advance and
we will do it for you at no extra charge.
-There
is a wide variety of restaurants and food resources around.
-
The swimming pool is at a reasonable price for the Hotel
guests attending to the event.
-
The sea is only across the road.
You
may also want to visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/588718491310462/
We
will be more than happy to answer any of your questions.
We
are looking forward to seeing you here in Izmir, Turkey
On
behalf of the organisation committee;
Dr.
Ozlen Tuncer aka Dr.Tora
ozlentuncer@gmail.com
GSM:
0090 542 513 0997
0090 535 275 2434
Dr.Ozlen
Tuncer / Dr.Tora
www.magictora.com
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8. Broken Wand - Phillip Kosnitsky, AKA "Farvel the
Marvel"
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Message by Eugene Soucek
IBM
Ring 200 is sad to report that past ring member Phillip
Kosnitsky, aka "Farvel the Marvel" passed away
on Friday, June 17. Farvel was in Vermont at the time of
his passing with his son. He was 93 years young. For those
of you who didn't know this wonderful man, Marin Tockman
made a tribute film about his life a few years ago. He will
be missed.
https://youtu.be/jQEjnnPZ9c0
If
you would like to send a card to Farvel's Family here is
his daughters address.
Jan Tockman
491 Hanson Ridge Road
Springdale, Maine
04083
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9. New Book From Silly Billy
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Message by David Kaye (US)
Announcing
the long-awaited, brand new book on kid show magic from
Silly Billy. Available at www.SillyMagic.com.
It's
called Super Sized Silly. That's because it comes in at
a whopping 400 pages! It contains 75 lessons to make you
a better kid show magician, plus 150 routines by 100 different
magicians.
Featuring
routines by kid show stars Mike Bent, Ken Scott, Doug Scheer,
Master Payne, Terry Herbert, Jozo Bozo, Mark Daniel, Jim
Kleefeld, Buster Balloon, Chris Capehart, John Bundy, Terry
Parrett, and Norm Barnhart. Plus kid show routines from
David Williamson, Eric Meed, David Oliver, Michael Finney
and Max Maven.
You
Get:
- The special pre-order price of just $50.
- FREE Shipping within the U.S.
- Autographed on request.
- Plus several bonus gifts for each person who buys the
book during this pre-order period.
Silly
Billy's last book, Seriously Silly, was a huge critical
and commercial success. Many magicians feel it is the best
book ever written on children's magic. And magicians have
been waiting years to read the next book from Silly Billy
(David Kaye). Learn more at www.SillyMagic.com
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10. Houdini's School Of Magic
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Message by Geno Munari (US)
Every
Saturday throughout the summer, Houdini's Magic Shop is
offering magic lessons for the Las Vegas community and visitors
at the new factory remodeled store.
Ages
6 to 106 are welcome to enroll.
Each
week, a different magic curriculum will be taught by a competent
member of our staff. The one hour lesson will include all
the necessary props, personal instruction and some extra
surprises for those enrolled.
Houdini's
Magic Shop has introduced thousands of people to the Art
of Magic. Classes start at 10:00 promptly.
For
more information or to register in advance, please call
(702) 798-4789.
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11. The Best Little Magic Convention In Texas
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Message by Judy Hollingsworth
"The
Best Little Magic Convention in Texas" -- that's the
2016 Texas Association of Magicians convention over Labor
Day Weekend, September 2-5, 2016, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The four-day magic extravaganza by the sea has something
for everyone.
Non-stop
magic shows, demonstrations, lectures, sales, and fun along
with sand, sun, surf, and sails right outside the hotel
door.
The
website, www.taom.org/2016, has details about the venue,
the shows, the stars, and more.
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12. Jeff McBride's Virtual Magic & Mystery School
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)
New
things are happening with our online Magic School. I really,
sincerely, do hope you will consider becoming a member of
our All-New online. Please look at the video at our "Virtual
Magic & Mystery School.
Not
only will you receive special benefits at each level of
membership, but you are also helping the School fulfill
its mission of improving the art of magic one magician at
a time!
Learn
more right here: http://www.magicalwisdom.com
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13. 33rd New Zealand International Magicians' Convention
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Message by Nopera Whitley (NZ)
I
am very excited to formally announce that the 33rd New Zealand
International Magicians' Convention will be taking place
in Wellington, NZ on Labour Weekend 2017 (October 21st &
22nd). We are currently negotiating with several international
headliners who we intend to announce in the next couple
months, along with hotel and registration information.
You
can get notified about any news or announcements about the
convention by joining our mailing list at www.magicconvention.co.nz
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14. New Zealand Magicians On The Guy Cater TV Show
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Message by Mick Peck (NZ)
New
Zealand magicians who have appeared on The Guy Cater Show
which are currently on YouTube.
Alan
Watson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFibGfLAetk
Paula
Wray:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIwLnRyOXik
Jarred
Fell:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXIRbWRx1AY
Mick
Peck:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1eSrtT57x8
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15. FISM 2018 Open For Registration
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Message by Joan Caesar (Canada)
FISM
in South Korea
The
2018 FISM website is now open to take reservations. It will
be continually updated with information about the convention.
Now is the time to book your reservation in order to take
advantage of the lowest fee and to be given the best seat
possible for the Gala Shows:
www.2018fismbusan.com
I
look forward to seeing you there.
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