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Issue Number: #1376
Date: Sunday 7th May 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. Vanish Magic Magazine Edition 34
3. The Magic Word Podcast With Bill Smith
4. The Road Less Traveled - #445 - Kyle Peron
5. Calling All Australian Magicians
6. May 2017 - Magic & Mystery School Events
7. KIDabra News
8. The Genii Convention In Orlando This October
9. FISM 2018 Open For Registration
10. Update - New Zealand Magic Convention - Wellington
11. e-zine Archives
12. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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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. Vanish Magic Magazine Edition 34
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Message by Paul Romhany, Editor

Vanish Magic Magazine - THE international magazine for magicians

Edition 34 - printed and online (free to download and read online).

Feature story - Magus - Japanese Illusionist who now has his own TV show - we get the scoop.
Ten Little Secrets by Timothy Hyde - What can we Learn from the world's greatest investor?
Product Highlight - Marty - perhaps the best magic APP you will ever find for Social Media
Bamboozlers - Diamond Jim Tyler's bar bets.
Louie's Lotto - Lottery prediction routine by Louie Foxx
Buying Back My Magic by Doug Bennett - from Copperfield to Henning Doug has created some real workers for these stars
A Visit To Houdini - Alexander May visits Houdini's grave site
Movers & Shakers - Ben Robinson gives us a background story on Marc DeSouza
Mindful Artfulness & Wizard Resurrection - two reviews on Ben Robinson's latest work
Comedy Acting Techniques - Colin Underwood shares his insights in to comedy techniques for magicians
Magic Castle Revisited - Nick Lewin shares stories from his past with The Magic Castle
AMA Awards - photos and the inside story on the latest AMA Awards (Academy of Magical Arts) April 2017
Gwenaelle - a wonderful interview and act featuring this talented lady
Birthday Party Business - Ken Scott talks about music equipment he uses for shows
Entertainment Mystery - Sasha Crespi gives a refreshing approach to modern day magic
Magic Reviews - the latest books, DVD and tricks are reviewed.

From www.vanishmagazine.com

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3. The Magic Word Podcast With Bill Smith
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star (US)

Former "Long Beach Mystic" turned illusion builder, Bill Smith, talks this week on the Magic Word Podcast about his early performing years in Los Angeles and his move to Las Vegas to be one of the top magic builders in "Sin City" today. Along the way, Bill was a stage hand for Harry Blackstone, Jr. for ten years and has several stories to share about his experience. He also has some thoughts on those who rip off illusions without the rights to build them.

You can watch a private video taken in his manufacturing plant at "Magic Ventures" in Las Vegas, see some candid photos taken during our chat, enter the new contest, read the blog, listen to the podcast online and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/bill-smith Of course you can always download and listen through iTunes, Stitcher, Tunein and a variety of other platforms. Be sure to "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/themagicwordpodcast/ and on Twitter @MagicWordPod and Instagram @ScotttWellsMagic

Congratulations to Winston Heiling and Neil Kroeger who each won a copy of "Nick Trost's Subtle Card Creations Volume 5" compliments of H&R Magic Books. We have one more contest to run in this series ending with not two but four copies of Volume 6 which is in this week's contest. The additional copies of the book increase your chances of winning! Visit the blog to enter now and good luck!

And thanks to the Friends of The Magic Word who help with their financial contributions to defray the many expenses associated with producing the podcast. Their support, in part, defrays the postage expense for mailing out the prizes such as the books that have been offered in the recent contests. This week we welcome Tony Baronio, Hanno Rhomberg, Rick DeNatale and Robb Peffer to the small, yet essential, group of The Friends of The Magic Word. Welcome and thanks, guys.

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4. The Road Less Traveled - #445 - 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 was able to 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 10 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? All of a sudden 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 end 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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5. Calling All Australian Magicians
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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 the New Zealand 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 70 places left. Act quick so you don't miss out!

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6. May 2017 - Magic & Mystery School Events
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Message by Jeff McBride (US)

1 May - Street Magic - FREE Online Class with Jeff McBride & Mario Morris
1-3 May - Spring Training - Focus on Card Magic
3-4 May - Spring Training - Focus on the Classics of Magic
5-6 May - Spring Training - Focus on Grand Illusions
8 May - Street Magic - Online with TBA with Scott Steelfyre
15 May - Street Magic - Online with TBA
22 May - Street Magic - Online with TBA
29 May - Street Magic - Online with TBA

May 2017 - Jeff McBride Calendar

1-2 May - Spring Training - Focus on Card Magic
3-4 May - Spring Training - Focus on the Classics of Magic
5-6 May - Spring Training - Focus on Grand Illusions
18 May - McBride's Wonderground - Las Vegas

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7. KIDabra News
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Message by Mark Daniel, USA

The Joe Lefler Legacy Youth Scholarship

Do you know of a deserving Youth age 15-21 who would benefit from attending KIDabra Conference 2017 in Pigeon Forge? Last year we were fortunate to award 2 scholarships to young performers, one from the US, and one from Israel.

This year there we're have one scholarship to award and applications are now open, and DUE by JUNE 1.

The Scholarship totals $1,000 that is applied to KIDabra Membership, Conference Registration Fee, Hotel at the The Music Road, and spending money for food and travel.
The Scholarship exists today endowed through an anonymous donor, and with Joe's wish that his legacy of teaching, and nurturing young performers continue!

Apply here http://www.kidabra.org/lefler-scholarship

At KIDabra Spend Quality Time with Jay Johnson, Ken Scott, Barry Mitchell, Christopher T. Magician, Niels Duinker, Mario the Magician, Gary Shelton, Carisa, Scott Green, Chris Weed, Jim Kleefeld, Hiawatha, Jeff Wawrzaszek, Bruce Amato, Dave Risley, John Bobik, Tate Elliott, your hosts Mark and Tami Daniel and a Host of Extraordinary People at
The Amazing KIDabra!

KIDabra happens August 7-10, in one of the World's Top Family Entertainment destinations: Pigeon Forge, home of Dollywood, Terry Evanswood, Barry Mitchell, and Darren Romeo. A popular show/tourist area, Pigeon Forge/Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and The Great Smoky MountainNational Park, are a family performers study arena whose "magic" settles
on you like a warm comforter.

KIDabra is The Global Epicenter for KIDshow and Family Performers! It is the go to gathering place, and resource center for the KIDshow and Family entertainment world. Performers arrive from all over the world to share in this important week of the KIDshow community and industry! Make your plans to join us today! We are never complete until you're there!

Register Here http://www.kidabra.org/register-kidabra-tn-b
Schedule http://www.kidabra.org/2017-schedule
Hotel/Travel http://www.kidabra.org/hoteltravel
Full info www.kidabra.org

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8. The Genii Convention In Orlando This October
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Message by Richard Kaufman (US)

Don't Miss the Event of the Year: The Genii Convention in Orlando this October.

The third Genii Convention will be held in Orlando, Florida, on October 4, 5, 6, 7 (with extra charge workshops on Sunday 8th) at the wonderful Florida Hotel and Conference Center.

There are 25 artists booked for the four-day convention, including John Bannon, Pit Hartling, Bill Malone, Jared Kopf, John Carney, Bernard Bilis, Jean-Jacques Sanvert, Michael Weber, Jean Merlin, Dai Vernon, Jim Steinmeyer, David Ben, Max Maven, Guy Hollingworth, Dana Daniels, Peter Samelson. Harrison Greenbaum, David Regal, Chris Hannibal, Shintaro Fujiyama, Chad Long, Lindsay Benner, Brett Loudermilk, Robert Ramirez, Naathan Phan, and John Gaughan.

You don't have to choose between events at The Genii Convention: you will be able to see every performance and lecture on 9 x 16 foot hi-definition video screens in our main showroom, which has tiered seating, with close-up magic performed in intimate venues around the hotel.

There are three extra charge workshops available: the first with Michael Weber, the second with John Carney, and the third with Tom Stone, Håkan Berg, and Axel Adlercreutz.

Genii Conventions are held on an irregular basis - don't miss this one!

Attendance is limited. Register Now for only $375.

Visit www.geniiconvention.com for more details.

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9. 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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