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Issue Number: #1354
Date: Sunday 12th February 2017
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. FISM 2018 Oceania Selections
3. New Video Featuring a New Magic Trick Every Day
4. The Magic Word Podcast - Mike Segal - Sorcerer's Safari
5. The Road Less Traveled - #433 - Kyle Peron
6. Blackpool Welcomes World's Largest Magic Convention
7. Daytona Beach Festival
8. Looking for A Magic Dealer?
9. How He Became the World's Most Successful Magician
10. HoudiniOpoly Now Up And Live On Kickstarter!
11. AbraCORNdabra 2017
12. New Zealand Magic Convention - Wellington, 20-23 Oct 2017
13. FISM 2018 Open for Registration
14. e-zine Archives
16. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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As of this mailing Magic New Zealand has 17,879 subscribers worldwide.

If you would like to read the Magic New Zealand e-zine in a HTML format go to: http://www.magicnewzealand.com/ezine-archive/2017-Jan-to-Dec-2017/1354-Feb12-2017.html

If you would like to write a regular column for Magic New Zealand or have some magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. FISM 2018 Oceania Selections
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Message by Tim Ellis (Australia)

It's time for Oceania to select our representative to compete at FISM 2018 in Busan, Korea. If you are interested in appearing in the biggest magic championship in the world - http://www.2018fismbusan.com/ - we are accepting submissions BY VIDEO from now until April 20.

If the standard of submissions is high, and we have many entrants, we may have a live selection event at The Melbourne Magic Festival in July. Otherwise, our representative/s will be chosen and announced in early May.

The FISM Contest rules are here http://fism.org/championship-contests/contest-rules/

More information, and a complete list of FISM award winners from Oceania, can be found here http://australianinstituteofmagic.org/fism/

Please email your submissions to Tim@MelbourneMagicFestival.com

If you are unsure of the standard of acts at a FISM World Championships of Magic, click this link to see a variety of FISM award winning acts from past years: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fism+champion

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3. New Video Featuring A New Magic Trick Every Day
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Message by John Fitzsimmons (US)

I have started a Vlog on January 1st where I upload a new video featuring a new magic trick every day for all of 2017.

Click this link http://FitzMagic.show and then click subscribe!

I'm trying for 1,000 subscribers by the end of the weekend.

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4. The Magic Word Podcast - Mike Segal - Sorcerer's Safari
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Mike Segal was the camp organizer and chief "cook and bottle washer" for the summer camp for magicians called, "Sorcerer's Safari". This camp, located in Canada, hosted youngsters from around the world for 20 years with well-known magic counselors like Joshua Jay, Lee Asher, Johnny "Ace" Palmer, Eric Jones, and many, many others.

Unfortunately, the camp has come to an end. But for those who might like to know more about its history or perhaps might like to replicate the camp, you will enjoy this week's podcast.

https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/2017/2/9/343-mike-segal-sorcerers-safari

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5. The Road Less Traveled - #433 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

It was a recent drive to a magic convention that got me thinking of this topic. I realized just how much driving has changed over the years. Before the dawn of GPS, I would often take a map with me and take the most common route. Highways and roads traveled by many, became the "safe" way to go. As I traveled with my GPS to the convention, I realized how much it has made me take roads less traveled before.

By listening to my GPS I could take roads I would not have normally ventured down. But as I traveled down these old country roads, my mind opened up and my eyes were seeing wonderful things I have not seen before. I was enjoying the experience because I was not seeing the same old thing. Magic can and should be very much like this trip I took.

I realize just how often magicians in general take the safe passage or the safe road when venturing down any path with their magic. Whether it is creating a new routine for a show or learning a new act, we tend to often travel down the same paths others before us have taken. I think we do this because 1) It is all we know and 2) it is a much safer way to go. We feel safe and secure knowing others have blazed the path before us.

But is this the right thing to do? Is this allowing us to grow in the art of magic? I would have to say no. I think it hinders a person's creative growth. By traveling down the same path as other magicians, you will be seeing what they see and doing what they do. In many ways it is a dangerous way of developing routines that really are not true to who you are.

We each are unique and we each have our own character and personalities on stage. Many of us try and do routines based on what we have seen along this road that we travel on. If we are all traveling the same road, then we cannot help but to develop similar styles or routines that are the same as others. But what happens is that you are 1) not finding yourself or staying true to yourself as a performer and 2) you are not pushing yourself enough to grow creatively.

Think about it this way. If you take a trip and take a road that many have not taken before, don't you start to become more aware? Suddenly you are forced to see things in a new way. You are forced to be more alert and to see things that you may not have seen before. A heavily traveled road makes us blind but a less traveled road makes us aware.

Do not fear to venture on another road or another path with your magic. Do not fear going down a different avenue with a routine or a new magical idea. It may be frightening at first because you have no idea where it may lead, but that is and can be the beauty of it all. Beauty is allowing yourself to take these trips to see what comes of it. In many cases, by doing so, you are experiencing great things and your creativity can not help but to be heightened.

Some of the most creative minds in our art come from those who you realize think differently than the norm. Instead of traveling down the same roads, they chose to go a different direction. Instead of taking the easy and fast highway, they chose to take the back-country road. Now sure it may take them longer to get there, but guaranteed they see more than we do and they learn a lot more as well. The result is awareness and creative thought.

Try this sometime soon. It really does work and helps you to see exactly what I am referring to. I call it a creativity road trip. If you have a GPS this is even better. However, a good map will also do you just fine. Pick a place you have never been to. Plug that into your GPS and just start to drive. It sounds silly or maybe even a bit scary, but trust me here.

The idea is that you are going to a place you have never been to or experienced before. You are getting there often times via roads you have not traveled on before. Because of this new destination, you are forcing your mind and your body to be more aware and more alert.

As you drive start to notice the things around you. Take in the sites and the scenery. Feel free to stop at the shops along the way. Enjoy and notice how your mind is becoming more alert and aware of new things it is seeing. It has to because it is being bombarded with new sensory impressions. This is what total creativity is about.

A trip like this opens your mind because it forces you to. But it also allows you start appreciating taking roads less traveled. The next time you have a choice of taking your magic down a road that others have gone on, say no. Instead take a different path. I am sure the trip you take will be much more rewarding.

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. Blackpool Welcomes World's Largest Magic Convention
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Article forwarded by Mel Kientz (US)

Event Industry News

By Adam Parry

UK -- Thousands of magicians are set to travel to Blackpool this month for their annual convention at Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

The event, which is being staged by the Blackpool Magicians' Club from February 16-19, is the world's largest convention of its kind.

This year the club is celebrating 75 years since it was formed in 1941 and has grown to be one of the most respected and influential magic clubs in the world. Visitors travel from as far afield as China and America to attend.

With over 3,500 magicians expected to attend this year's event, the club members work together to present the annual event and have since achieved an accolade in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's biggest and most attended Magic Convention.

Alan Horne, spokesperson from Blackpool Magicians Club, said: "With Blackpool being the entertainment capital of the UK this convention has grown from a small one-day event to the world's largest Magic Convention.

"Our visitors come from all over the world as Blackpool has the appeal to offer a friendly atmosphere and ideal location with everything they need for the annual 'magicians holiday'.

"The Winter Gardens is a stunning venue and large enough to accommodate us all under one roof."

The Blackpool Magic Convention showcases over 100 UK and international magic dealers, world-class close-up magicians, lecturers and stage performers. In 2012, the Blackpool Magicians' Club were honoured to host the FISM World Championships of Magic and following its success, this year they are delighted to be hosting the FISM European Magical Championships.

The talented and world renowned English stage and TV magician Paul Zenon will appear at this year's convention; he has performed on various entertainment shows, specialising in illusion and escapology.

Also appearing is the talented Jamie Allan who has been described as the Harry Houdini of the 21st Century; he fuses magic with technology, performing and designing incredible modern illusions with iPads, Holograms and Laser Beams. Jamie has starred as a mentor on ITV1 in the Prime-Time Show "Get Your Act Together" and in 2016 he has appeared as special guest star on 'Michael McIntyre's Big Show'.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: 'We are delighted to see that the Magicians' Convention is to once again take place here in Blackpool.

"The show provides a great boost to the local economy; February is usually a quiet month for most seaside resorts but events like this proves that Blackpool is open for business all year round.

"I'm thrilled to congratulate the Blackpool Magicians Club on their 75th anniversary of the Club; this is truly a fantastic achievement and we hope to see the event return for years to come."

This year's event will feature world-class artists from across the globe and here are just a few of this year's artists: Yan Yan Ma, who performs an outstanding magic and ballet performance; magic legend Finn Jon; after a very long overdue return, the world's greatest living bar magician Doc Eason will be tipping the secrets to a lifetime of incredible magic; rising star Eric Jones; illusionist duo Ta Na Manga from Portugal and award-winning magician Vlad, will be on-hand presenting incredible sleight of FOOT!

65th Annual Blackpool Magic Convention.
16th, 17th,18th, 19th of February 2017

For further information or to register for this year's convention and a list of performers go to www.blackpoolmagic.com

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7. Daytona Beach Festival
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Message by Harry Allen (US)

Hello Magic fans

Daytona Beach Festival Of Magic keeps getting better and better!!!!

www.daytonamagic.com (click on "convention")

We will be honoring legendary performer, dealer, inventor Bob Little

Just signed Daryl

We have more talent ready to sign.

Check the website for up to date signings.
Other talent you don't want to miss:
Nick Lewin
Mike Michaels
Jarol Martin
Niels Duinker
Joseph Young
Fred Moore
Erik Olson
Harry Allen
Ben Zabin
David And Dania

This all takes place in Beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida

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8. Looking For A Magic Dealer?
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Message by George Schindler (US)

Spend 20 half hours on your mobile device or computer, clicking item by item or spend less than one half hour in the fantastic Dealer Room at the IBM/SAM Combined Convention watching the "Live" demos of 40 dealers representing 9 different countries.

See the magic up close, and look at the props. Ask your questions without a "chat room" and no need to wait for extra cost delivery.

No wi-fi needed.

Walk in anytime between lectures (ten booked so far) _

Use your tech toys to log on to: www.ibmsam2017.com

Come a day early for the "Billy Topit" Movie (July 11)

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9. How He Became The World's Most Successful Magician
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Article forwarded by Ross Holmes (US)

David Copperfield: How He Became The World's Most Successful Magician

By Dan Schawbel

Contributor

I spoke to David Copperfield, the most commercially successful magician in history, about his early influences, what keeps him motivated to continue to perform after years of magic, how he comes up with new tricks and his best career advice.

Copperfield is currently performing at the MGM Resorts in Las Vegas. His television specials have won 21 Emmy Awards of a total 38 nominations. Best known for his combination of storytelling and illusion, Copperfield's career of over 40 years has earned him 11 Guinness World Records, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a knighthood by the French government, and he has been named a Living Legend by the U.S. Library of Congress. He has so far sold 33 million tickets and grossed over $4 billion, which is more than any other solo entertainer in history. When not performing, he manages his chain of eleven resort islands in the Bahamas.

David Copperfield: My influences weren't magicians in the classic sense, but the great MGM stars like Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. Frank Sinatra was a huge influence. If only I could sing! I also studied the great film directors. Capra. Hitchcock. Victor Fleming. Orson Welles.
I loved magic of course, but it was sort of in a stasis when I was a kid. Being a magician meant wearing tails and saying nothing and making birds appear. Having role models from the cinema turned out to be a good thing for me, because I was inspired to bring storytelling to magic, romance, choreography - all the elements of film and theater that I loved. My initial contribution was to add romance, suspense, and narrative to my work.
Balance of the article go to:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2017/02/08/david-copperfield-how-he-became-the-worlds-most-successful-magician/#1a4d0be24b63

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10. HoudiniOpoly Now Up And Live On Kickstarter!
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Message by Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz

HoudiniOpoly now up and live on KickStarter!

Here is the link to see or JOIN!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1726279887/houdini-opoly-fun-exciting-legend-and-magic-hero-b

Our sincere thanks to all.

Dorothy Dietrich and Dick Brookz
The Houdini Museum, Scranton, PA
The Only Building in the World Dedicated to Houdini

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11. AbraCORNdabra 2017
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Message by Steve Daly (US)

The Midwest's Premier Magic Convention
May 19th, 20th, 21st, 2017
Des Moines, Iowa
www.AbraCORNdabra.com

This is one of the Magic Conventions Lance Burton recommends! He even talked about it while on stage at Magic LIVE in Las Vegas!

Registrations may be made via our website:
www.AbraCORNdabra.com

Registration for Spouse or Parent/Guardian is always $99.00

Young Magicians aged 20 or younger, may register for $100.

Young magicians may also perform in our exclusive "Kernels Young Magicians Showcase Show".

We do offer a special free registration to Magi aged 20 or younger!

We are the only Magic Convention in the World to offer this!

Young magicians actually perform magic to raise money to attend the convention!

We have two performance magic levels we offer everyone!
(No matter what age they may be, as long as they are 20 or younger)

* First completed level gets a young magician free registration.
* Second completed level gets a young magician a free hotel room, (with a registered ADULT Magician, parent, or guardian), AND a $50 free gift card to the World's FIRST & ONLY "magiK-MART" Spectacular Dealer's Room.
(Featuring "Blue Light Specials" throughout the convention!)

So what makes AbraCORNdabra the Midwest's premier Magic Convention?

This is NOT your average Magic Convention!

* Unique Shows, displays, events, lectures, and activities rarely (if
ever) seen at other conventions.

* Registrations are limited to no more than 200 attendees. Once we sell the 200th registration - we are full - no registrations will be sold after that time!

* Due to the small amount of registrations offered - each and every attendee is treated as a V.I.P. - with plenty of one-on-one time with the magic stars!

* Free gifts, snacks, pizza & pop parties, etc are given throughout the convention, including the first ever S.A.M. & I.B.M. hosted parties side-by-side with both Presidents of those fine Magic Organizations hosting the parties themselves! (S.A.M. - Jeff Quinn & I.B.M. - Oscar Munoz)

* Featuring more than 10 of the top names in magic during this three day convention - you never know who you will see at the convention!

* Previous Magical Guest Stars include:
* Lance Burton
* Fielding West
* Jade
* Christopher Hart
* Johnny & Pam Thomson
* Banachek
* Joseph Gabriel
* John Carney
* Tom Mullica (R.I.P.)
* Oscar Munoz
* Losander
* Celeste Evans
* Alan Ackerman
* Michael Finney
* Stan Allen
* Mickey Silver
* Master Payne
* Murray Sawchuck
* Lupe Nielsen
* Christopher Carter
* Nick Lewin
* Stephen Bargatze
* Alex Ramon
* Xavier Mortimer
* Jay Scott Barry
* Michael Goudeau
* Chris Capehart
* Patrick Kun
* Wayne Houchin
* And the list goes on & on & on!
(And that's only our guests over the last six years!)

Who's coming to AbraCORNdabra 2017?
Well, we won't release the names yet - but our list of magical stars is huge!

We will let one name out for our friends here at the Magic New Zealand e-zine
Direct from FOOLING Penn & Teller on the smash-hit TV show - "Penn &
Teller's FOOL US"...

"A rare gentleman and scoundrel who palms without palms, shuffles without fingers and is living proof that Nothing Is Impossible!"
The amazing close-up artistry of Mahdi Gilbert!

Mr. Gilbert will not only perform for our attendees in our intimate Sangrene Close-up Parlor (limited to no more than 40 attendees per performance!). He will also give an insightful lecture on showing Nothing Is Impossible! We are thrilled to have Mahdi Gilbert join us this year - along with AT LEAST nine other Great Magical Stars!

You Won't Believe Who Is Coming To The Midwest May 19 - 21, 2017!

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12. New Zealand Magic Convention - Wellington, 20-23 October 2017
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Message by Nopera Whitley, New Zealand

Things are heating up in the office in preparation for the convention (which will undoubtedly be here before we know it). Watch this space for some important announcements including VIP Lecture Passes and information on entering the competitions.

Always wanted to visit New Zealand? Now you have the perfect reason!

Taking place in the capital of New Zealand, Wellington is smack-bang in the centre of the country - the perfect place to start your adventure downunder.

Headliners already announced include: Shin Lim, Rob Zabrecky, Charlie Frye, Colin Cloud and Hector Mancha.

Places are strictly limited to 180 registrations. Avoid disappointment and register before it's too late!

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13. 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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14. 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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