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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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If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2016-Jan-to-Dec-2016/1303-Jul09-2016.html

Remember if you have any magic news drop me a line:
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

- Close up Sessions till morning every evening.

- Magic Bazaars

- Magic Seminars

- Workshops

- Lectures

- Brain storming

- Erdinc Demiray tribute Corner

- Lots of Conversations which will never end

- And anything may come as offers and recommendations

At The Theater (The exact Location will be announced Later):

- 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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16. 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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