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Issue Number: #1365
Date: Sunday 19th March 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. Illusionist Criss Angel, 49, Is Rushed To Hospital
3. AMA Global Magician Membership
4. The Magic Word Podcast: Gary Darwin
5. Father Knows Best - #438 - Kyle Peron
6. Milt Larsen's Milt-ing Pot
7. It's Magic! Show
8. Daytona Beach Festival
9. Live In South Africa - A Secret Session
10. McBride's Magic And Mystery School
11. Magicpalooza's FCCC
12. Have You Always Wanted To Visit 'Middle Earth'
13. e-zine Archives
14. 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/2017-Jan-to-Dec-2017/1365-Mar19-2017.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. Illusionist Criss Angel, 49, Is Rushed To Hospital
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Article forward by Brian Peterson

Daily Mail

Illusionist Criss Angel, 49, is rushed to hospital after upside-down straight-jacket trick in Las Vegas show goes horribly wrong

Angel was only 10 minutes into his Mindfreak show when the incident occurred.
The star was in a straightjacket and hanging upside down when he went limp.
That is when Criss was lowered to the stage and assistants took him down

The New York native was reportedly rushed to the emergency room
And a source said the ex of Holly Madison was released hours later
The star has had surgery on his shoulder after this same stunt went wrong.

Balance of the articlego to:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4304276/Magician-Criss-Angel-rushed-hospital-show.html

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3. AMA Global Magician Membership
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Global Magician membership is our newest membership program. Offered to magicians around the globe (outside of Canada and the US). While this new Global Membership offers limited benefits, it's also much more affordable than our Non-Resident Magician membership.

Global Membership qualifications:
Complete a Global Application form
Provide written statement providing intent of membership
Provide performance materials: Promo package, DVD, online links, etc.
Provide references with contact information
Have one AMA sponsor
Provide proof of residency
Provide identification photo
Benefits not offered:
Voting privileges of any kind
Guest cards (printed, online, or VIP passes)
Online Genii Magazine subscription/access

How to Apply for Global Membership

To request an application for Global membership with the Academy, please contact: memberservices@magiccastle.com. Please note that the review process may take as long as one month to complete. Once a determination is made on your acceptance as a Global member of the AMA, you'll be notified by our Membership Department promptly.

Contact Member Services
Any questions regarding membership with the Academy of Magical Arts can be directed to
memberservices@magiccastle.com
Or Call (323) 851-3313 EXT. 301

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4. The Magic Word Podcast: Gary Darwin
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

On this week's podcast we visit the home/museum of Gary Darwin in Las Vegas. Gary has been one of the most visible advocates of magic in the city. He has run his weekly "Darwin's Magic Club" for 51 years and it's still going strong with dozens of people attending every week. But Gary shared a lot of stories and tons of puns and jokes in this week's podcast plus tells a lot about his background and how long it took him to appear on the "Strip" in a magic show. Plus he tells us about his massive accumulation of magic over the years.

You can view a video tour of his home/museum, see some exclusive photos, read the blog, listen online to the podcast and download the MP3 at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/gary-darwin

This week we also welcome Jonathan Hsu, Geno Munari, Phil Ackerly and James Wade to the Friends of The Magic Word. It is due in part to the financial patronage of these and other Friends of The Magic Word that we were able to travel to Las Vegas to make all of these recent podcasts possible. Thank you guys.

For those of you who would like to learn more about how you can help make a difference, please visit https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/fotmw/ for more information.

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5. Father Knows Best - #438 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

The more we perform as magical entertainers, the more stories we have to share with each other. That is why I enjoy talking with my fellow magicians. It is also why I always come back from conventions with wonderful stories to share. At conventions there are times where we sit around late at night telling funny stories that have happened to us. We usually always laugh hysterically because most of us have experienced the same situation before.

One such topic that keeps coming up is a situation I simply like to call "Father Knows Best?" It obviously is based upon an old TV show of the same name. If you notice, mine ends in a form of a question and there is a reason for this. Allow me to explain it best as a scenario you may all have witnessed from time to time.

You book a show over the phone or via email and have all the details worked out. It could be a birthday party or a family event honoring a special family member. You have talked with the client many times and everything is in order. You arrive at the event and ring the doorbell and sweat a bit waiting for that awkward moment where you meet the client for the very first time.

As the door swings open, you are greeted by a gentleman who looks at you like you as if you were from another planet and stopped to ask for directions. The fact that you are dressed head to toe as a magician, or in your professional attire, does not seem to register to this fellow that you are obviously the entertainment for the event.

You both stand there with this awkward feeling hoping that one of you will say something. This is when you suddenly realize this gentleman is your client's husband. It just so appears to you that the poor lad had no clue you were coming or what you are to do or even the fact you do magic. You introduce yourself and ask where they would like you to set up. This is often followed by a "deer in headlights" stare as the poor man shouts out, "Mary can you come down here. The MUSICIAN is here."

I hope many of you are laughing right now. If you are, then rest assured that you are doing so because this has happened to you one too many times before. It happens to all of us. This is why I have called this scenario, "Father Knows Best?" It happens a lot but we can learn from even this awkward situation.

In many cases it is just safe to say that a lot of family events you perform for are run and booked by the mother or a lady. I can safely say that ninety percent of these types of my own shows are booked this way. It is also safe to say that we cannot assume that the father (or man of the house) has any idea of what has been planned. In many cases they simply do not want to know and leave the details to the wife. This is OK if we realize this upfront.

What I like to do is always ask for the client's name and also a number where they can be reached on the day of the event. I do this so that if I am at a large banquet hall and I cannot locate the client, I always have a cell number that I can call so as to not waste any time. This helps a lot.

I also never assume that the client I talked to on the phone will be the same person I meet when I get to the event. In some cases the client may be busy or may be coming or arriving later. If I am tuned into this, I can ask ahead of time if they will be my person to meet at the event or if they have someone else that can assist me when I arrive for set-up. In most cases they are very glad I ask as it often will be a backup person they assign me to.

If I do get a backup person, I always will ask for their name and contact information so I can touch base with them if I need to. It just helps alleviate any awkwardness upon arrival. If you are like me, you want to get there and get set up without the wait.

Now if the father answers the door, I am in a much better shape to handle the situation without making him feel awkward or uneasy. I am armed with the information I need and I can ask for the person who is my contact. I can also call the contact from the road as I approach the event. That also helps so that they are at the door when I arrive.

Although sometimes the father may not know best, it is important that you treat him with respect. After all we are professionals and we must conduct ourselves that way at all times. Do not allow yourself to get angry or frustrated over the situation. Instead do your homework upfront and you can solve this situation with ease.

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. Milt Larsen's Milt-ing Pot
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Message by Milt Larsen (US)

Quaffing an adult beverage at the Owl Bar I was chatting with longtime members Steve and Donna Cotton. They are every other Thursday regulars and they journey from their home in Santa Clarita. The spring season for our It's Magic! Show is now under way with shows in Santa Barbara, Palm Desert and Livermore. Cerritos is coming up March 19th with Jody Baron, Charlie Frye and Company, Jay Johnson, Juliana Chen and the illusions of Ray Pierce. Then Steve and Donna can enjoy Its Magic! in their own hometown, Santa Clarita on April 9th (my birthday) that show will feature Jody Baron, Charlie Frye & Co., Kyle and Mistie Knight, Dana Daniels and Dan Birch. That will be the final show of our spring season.

Steve and I started talking about vintage cars. He owns some gems.

Over the years I have had a few interesting vehicles. After owning and driving my favorite 1952 MG Roadster (Marmaduke) for the past 60 years I finally needed room in our garage for my shop and gave it to my nephew Dante Larsen. Back in the fifties I briefly owned a 1927 LaFrance fire engine. I bought it for a friend who took it to his estate in BelAir. Later the estate was destroyed in a tragic fire that also burned up the fire engine. In the 60's I rescued a Sunset Boulevard double deck bus that was rotting away in a backyard. I later gave that to the Orange Empire Trolley Museum.

When we opened the Castle in 1963 I had a Mills Violano, an automatic violin player that created enough static electricity to screw up many TV sets in the neighborhood. I traded it for a 1927 Alvis Roadster that I later traded for the impressive grandfather clock that now stands on the landing on the Castle's Grand Salon. I could go on and on about other curiosities I acquired over the past several decades - a bad experience with my 1934 Packard and my purchase of two European Compartment railroad cars from the MGM Back lot auction in 1968. Not exactly vintage cars but they did have wheels.

Fifty years ago I had an idea for a new attraction that I tried to convince our landlord Thomas Glover to let me build on the hill between the Magic Castle and the Yamashiro. I thought it would be cool to create a cocktail lounge using the two European Compartment cars to re-live the era of the Orient Express and have Mata Hari and spies in a mystery ride. The cars would appear to move due to car shakers and rear projection. The idea was ahead of its time but I was sure Tom would love it. I bought the two vintage railroad cars on spec! Tom told me he had other plans for his hill.

Now I ride on trains all the time but realized it was better to let Amtrak own them.

We're looking forward to the AMA Awards show at the fabulous Orpheum Theatre. Back in 1950 Sherrill Corwin tried to bring back four-a-day vaudeville at the Orpheum. They changed the bill every week and I saw every show. Many of the great old acts were still around in 1950. The theater was a little dusty at that time but the acts were great. Al Lyons and a full orchestra were in the pit along with a huge gold encrusted pipe organ. It was a majestic throwback to a golden era of show business. Real estate visionary Steve Needleman recognized the beauty of the theater and spent four million dollars restoring it in 2002. When you are watching the world's most amazing magicians on the great stage take a moment to drink in the opulent atmosphere of one of L.A.'s most amazing treasures.

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7. It's Magic! Show
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Article forwarded by Mel Kientz (US)

Patch

Cerritos California

Cerritos Center
For The Performing Arts
Presents 'It's Magic'

The award-winning It's Magic! Show features Jody Baran, Jay Johnson, Juliana Chen, Charlie Frye & Co and Ray Pierce.

By Isatou Simaga

Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts Presents 'It's Magic'

From The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts: The award-winning It's Magic! showcase enthralls and entrances fans at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) on Sunday, March 19, 3:00 PM. Tickets, starting from $40, are available at the CCPA Ticket Office and cerritoscenter.com or by calling (562) 467-8818.

The longest-running magic production in the country, IT'S MAGIC! brings to the stage the biggest stars in magic and variety. With a cast of award-winning performers from around the world - including Hollywood's Magic Castle and Las Vegas - the extravaganza leaves audiences speechless and spellbound with sleight-of- hand illusions, stage tricks, and comedy and variety acts. It's "the best magic show in town!" cheers the Los Angeles Times. The CCPA lineup features magic masters Jody Baran, Jay Johnson, Juliana Chen, Charlie Frye & Co., and Ray Pierce.

The widespread success of It's Magic!, which started as Hocus Pocus in 1956, led to the birth of Hollywood's Magic Castle, a private club for magicians and magic enthusiasts that opened its doors in 1963. Audiences were hypnotized by sold-out magic shows featuring legendary masters of illusions Harry Blackstone, John Calvert, Mark Wilson, Lance Burton, and Harry Anderson. It's Magic! has cast its spell over captivated crowds on the West Coast and beyond, including Hawaii, Arizona, California, and Washington.

Illusionist Jody Baran headlined his own show, Kupanaha, for 16 years in Hawaii. He has performed at international adventure parks, cruise ships, and on television. Known for his role on the popular television series Soap, ventriloquist Jay Johnson garnered a Tony Award for his one-man show, Jay Johnson: The Two and Only! The production also won the Los Angeles Ovation Award for "Best Solo Show."

Master magician Juliana Chen won the World Championship at the World Congress of Magicians, known as the "Olympics of Magic." Considered the First Lady of Magic, Chen has been featured on the NBC special The World's Greatest Magic IV and ABC's Champions of Magic. In 2002, Chen was awarded the Chavez Memorial Cup, which recognized her professional excellence in the magic industry.

Often compared to comedians such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Dick Van Dyke, Charlie Frye & Co. delights with a winning blend of silent comedy, magic, juggling, slapstick, and acrobatics. Named Las Vegas' Specialty Act of the Year, Charlie and his wife Sherry have thrilled audiences in Australia, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the United States. The duo won the Ken Dodd Comedy Award in England and the Award of Excellence from the International Jugglers' Association.

In addition to being a professional magician and illusionist, Ray Pierce is known for his unique ability to design and coordinate all of the different facets of a production. He has consulted for magician David Copperfield, singer Olivia Newton-John, actors Steve Martin and Bette Midler, and the late legend Orson Welles. Pierce has worked on a variety of television shows, including Wings, Lois & Clark, In Living Color, Mr. Belvedere, and The Bob Newhart Show.

For tickets or more information on the performance, call (562) 467-8818 or go to cerritoscenter.com.

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8. 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!!!!

November 3rd to 5th 2017

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

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

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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9. Live In South Africa - A Secret Session
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Message by College of Magic (South Africa)

Exciting news - 3 of magic's finest performers will be jetting to Cape
Town, South Africa to spend the weekend at the College of Magic for an
event unlike any other.

If you ever needed an excuse to visit one of the most beautiful cities
on earth - this is it!

Tim Ellis, Boris Wild, & Asi Wind LIVE in South Africa
26-28 May 2017
www.secretsessions.co.za

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10. McBride's Magic And Mystery School
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)

A documentary on Jeff McBride's Magic and Mystery School in Las Vegas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBJHYhkch9s

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11. Magicpalooza's FCCC
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Message from Stapleton (US)

Magicpalooza's FCCC (Florida Close-Up Conference/Parlor & Competition)
May 12-14, Orlando, Fl
Registration: $139.
Children under age 12 free!
Dinner Banquet & Show: $33
Hotel Rooms: $94 (no resort fee & free parking)
An Evening with Jon Racherbaumer and Friends
The Return of Jon Cornelius
Paul Hallas Lecture: "Magic From The Overground'
Dan Stapleton Lecture: "Six Trix That Kill"
Chastain Criswell Lecture: "From the Stall"
Antony Gerard Lecture: "Magic Behind Bars"
Evening Show: Jim Vines, Mark Fitzgerald, Jafo, Dan Fleshman, Chastain Criswell, Paul Hallas, Kostya Kimlat
A Morning with Penguin Magic's Brent Braun
John Armstrong Lecture "Making Tricks in Magic"
Kostya Kimlat Lecture
Dan Fleshman Lecture..."Every Table is a Stage"
Penn & Teller Fool-Us Forum (Kostya Kimlat, Jon Armstrong, Nathan Coe Marsh, Brent Braun)
Strolling magic forum
Mother's Day Magic Brunch
Evening Show: Jon Armstrong, Nathan Coe Marsh, Antony Gerard
$2500. Cash Prizes Contest
The Dealers Show is back!
1000 magic magazines give-away
visit www.magicpalooza.org for details

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12. Have You Always Wanted To Visit 'Middle Earth'
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Message by Nopera Whitley (New Zealand)

New Zealand Magic Convention - Wellington, 20-23 Oct 2017

If you've always wanted to visit 'Middle Earth', now is your chance!

Taking place in Wellington, the Capital of New Zealand, join Shin Lim, Rob Zabrecky, Hector Mancha, Colin Cloud and Charlie Frye for the 33rd New Zealand International Magic Convention.

The beauty of NZ conventions is that they are small and intimate and there are plenty of opportunities to interact with the headliners one-on-one. Not to mention, you will be in one of the most beautiful locations this planet has to offer.
Registrations are limited and there are less than 90 places left. Act quick so you don't miss out!

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13. E-zine Archives
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