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Issue Number: #1396
Date: Sunday 27th August 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
3. The Magic Word Podcast - MAGIC Live! Updates Plus Tom Frank
4. Conveying And Using Personality - #458 - Kyle Peron
5. 2017 September AMA Show Schedule
6. Corporate & Trade Show Workshop
7. Genii Convention 2017
8. Genii Convention 2017 Schedule
9. September 9, 2017 Academy Of Magical Arts Swap Meet
10. Invention 2017
11. Masters Of Illusion - August 25, 2017
12. lybrary.com
13. E-zine Archives
14. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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have some magic news drop me a line:
Editor@MagicNewZealand.com

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2. FISM 2018
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The 2018 FISM World Championships of Magic takes place in Busan, South Korea from the 9th - 14th July 2018. Find out all the info at www.2018fismbusan.com

For all the latest FISM news - visit https://www.facebook.com/fismmagic

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3. The Magic Word Podcast - MAGIC Live! Updates Plus Tom Frank
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

Wow! What a week it has been! I was so busy last week in Las Vegas that I had zero time to notify you of the daily podcast updates I was posting from MAGIC Live! But for those of you who are already following The Magic Word through Facebook or subscribed to the podcast or read any of my recent posts here on the New Zealand e-zine, then you are all caught up. But for those of you who are not and who would like to feel as if you were there (or to relive the convention experience), then visit https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/ and look for the four daily updates that include chats with organizer, Stan Allen, as well as many of the performers, dealers and registrants, like Marvyn "Mr. Electric" Roy, John Archer, David Copperfield and many, many more. I lost a lot of sleep just for you so you could feel the experience. I hope you enjoy the updates.

This week we take a break between conventions (next week I will attend the Texas Association of Magicians (T.A.O.M.) convention in Dallas, Texas) and dip back into my recordings that I have been withholding for a while. We chat with Tom Frank about earning extra income from your "Back of the Room" sales during your performances, his experience as a street performer at Universal Studio's "City Walk", his ownership of a brick-and-mortar magic shop, his work on making cups, learning from famed street performer, Cellini, and much, much more. You can watch a video of our conversation that was streamed live on Facebook, see some photos, hear our conversation, and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/378-tom-frank

During the MAGIC Live! convention, we experienced a "bump" in listeners as well as attracting a few new financial supporters. So, this week, we welcome Craig Blackwood, Andrew Portala, Andy Martin, Chris Morrison, and Dan Shedd. Welcome, guys, and thank you for your support in helping to keep this podcast going.

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4. Conveying And Using Personality - #458 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

I posted recently on Facebook asking a simple question. What is one of the best qualities or traits you feel makes for a good magician and why? It was an interesting discussion that brought about a lot of great answers and opinions. However, one item kept coming up by many people. It is a single word called "personality". It was so great seeing so many folks give value to personality over other things.

I really think personality is so underrated in magic today. People just simply forget the power it has in everything we do. A trick is just a trick. The people want to like you. If you take the same trick and place it in the hands of someone who has and conveys personality and then someone who does not, it looks like a totally different effect to a lay audience. It really is that stunning to see happen.

Tricks alone do not really mean anything by themselves. A trick will not happen or work without the magician. Place a deck of cards on a table and they are not going to start doing an ACR routine by themselves. If they do, then start to run real quick. It is YOU that makes the difference and it is YOU that makes the magic happen. If this is the case, then focus should be on you and not the prop or trick you are presenting.

But what is it about you? It is your personality that really makes the audience enjoy the experience and enjoy you in the process.

I honestly feel that people want to be entertained way more than they want to be fooled. People want to walk away having had fun with the experience of what they just saw happen. Take some of the best acts out there today. Take a look at the ones that you really love to watch perform. It is safe to say that you enjoy them because 95% of their act is not solely based on the magic alone. There is more to what they provide isn't there? The good entertainers are that way because a majority of their act is interacting with the audience in a comical entertaining way, engaging, dialogue, connecting, talking. etc. It is the essence of their personality that makes you enjoy what they do.

It is interaction and expressing personality. It is taking the audience on a journey and getting them laughing and having fun instead of just seeking the WOW only.

I think that is key. If you could take away the trick in any performance, and safely say the routine is still entertaining, then I think you have something. Take away the props and the trick and then look at what that performer does. I can safely say the entertainers that "get it" are the ones who without any of these props, can still entertain and audience and have them enjoying every minute of it. This is the essence and importance of personality in magic.

There is a quote that was shared to be by my good friend Dan Birch. Dan said the quote goes like this. "If they walk away saying remember the trick that the magician did, then I have failed. But if they say remember the magician who did that trick, then I have succeeded." I was so glad Dan shared this with me because it got me thinking that it is your personality that makes them remember you.

I think that is a key to developing a likeable character. Some magicians try to focus so much on the trick only that they are void of any personality at all. I want the audience remembering me not my deck of cards.

No one is saying not to have the tricks. What we are saying is that the focus of any performance should not be on the trick itself. The trick is just a prop. The focus should be on personality and using that personality to truly take the effect to an entertaining level. It is giving the audience more to enjoy. You add personality into what you do and I guarantee your audiences will thank you for 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 kylekellymagic@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

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5. 2017 September AMA Show Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.

September 4-10th, 2017
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Greg Otto
Early: Lion Fludd
Late: Johnny Ace Palmer

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Jheff
Late: Oscar Munoz

Palace of Mystery
Fielding West
Keith West

Peller Theatre
Anthony Hernandez
Robert Baxt

W. C. Fields Bar
Scott Tokar

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Johnny Ace Palmer

Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
William Perron

Lecturer - Sunday (9/10)
Johnny Ace Palmer

September 11-17th, 2017
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Ken Baker
Early: Paul Green
Late: Brian Ochab

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Martin Lewis
Late: Rory Johnston

Palace of Mystery
David Sandy
Tom Burgoon
Dale Salwak

Peller Theatre
Migz
Richard Raven

W. C. Fields Bar
Tim Wise

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Paul Green

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Tim Wise

Lecturer - Sunday (9/17)
Tom Burgoon

September 18-24th, 2017
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Bob Bolivar
Early: Ryan Plunkett
Late: Eric Jones

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: John Carney
Late: Alan

Palace of Mystery
Lady Mystina
Ice McDonald

Peller Theatre
Albie Selznick
Andrew Goldenhersh

W. C. Fields Bar
Rich Cowley

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Eric Jones

Saturday &Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Alan

Lecturer - Sunday (9/24)
Allen Okawa

September 25- October 1st, 2017
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Mark Furey
Early: Jimmy Ichihara
Late: Jean Jacques Sanvert

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Randy Gastreich
Late: Brett Schneider

Palace of Mystery
Lorenzo Clark
Mickey O'Conner
David Zirbel

Peller Theatre
The Bornsteins
Chris Mitchell

W. C. Fields Bar
Mad Tad

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Jean Jacques Sanvert

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Chuck Jones

Lecturer - Sunday (10/1)
Jean Jacques Sanvert

Performers are subject to change due to circumstances and availability

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6. Corporate & Trade Show Workshop
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Message by Paul Stone

Unique Magic Events presents a Corporate & Trade Show Workshop on Wednesday 13th September at Jury's Inn Hotel in Liverpool. Whether you are already an established Corporate Show performer or Trade Show worker and would like to significantly increase your client list and earnings or are a performer who is new to this lucrative side of the magic business and would like to find out how to earn a six-figure income every year then you need to be at this life changing event!

The Corporate & Tradeshow Workshop is bringing together for one day only a team of top International performers with unrivalled experience and success in the corporate world, Trevor Liley, Seth Kramer, Nick Lewin, Bob Kohler & Paul Stone.

The information, methods and advice that they will share with you will be worth many many times the minimal registration fee. The chances of having such an experienced and knowledgeable group of performers together in one room are extremely rare, so if you are genuinely serious about being successful in the Corporate world then you do not want to miss this outstanding opportunity! Space is limited to just 50 delegates and there are only 10 spaces still available.

The program will include Trevor Liley's Trade Show Masterclass, which he is presenting at a magic event for the first time ever. Priceless information from this Corporate 'Guru' on how to build a lucrative Corporate magic business and take your earnings to a whole new level!

Seth Kramer will lecture and also perform his Trade Show pitch 'live' for all the delegates. Seth has been without doubt one the most successful Trade Show workers in USA for the past 30 years and is the author of the Modern Tradeshow Handbook, the recognised 'bible' for Trade Show performers.

This event will also feature expert panel sessions with Trevor Liley, Seth Kramer, Nick Lewin, Bob Kohler, and Paul Stone covering topics in depth which will include how to break into the lucrative corporate world of Trade Shows, Hospitality Suites, Product launches, VIP Receptions, Conferences / Conventions, Motivational Speaking and Trade Charity events & Fundraisers.

For full details and to register go to www.magiconthemersey.com and click on the Corporate & Trade Show link.

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7. Genii Convention 2017
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Message by Richard Kaufman (US)

What Is The "Genii" Convention?

It's Simply This: Great Magic, And Lots Of It.

Welcome to registration for the third bi-annual Genii Convention. Our first two conventions, in 2012 and 2015, were acclaimed by many as among the best magic experiences they've ever had. The enthusiasm of the attendees makes it a pleasure for me to organize, and all of us at Genii thank you deeply for that. Nothing gives me more motivation than the standing ovations we have at every show, and all thanks to you!

You will not 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, with close-up magic performed in intimate venues around the hotel.

I strive to book new magicians and lecturers, many of whom you may have read about in Genii but have never seen perform live before. Our convention in 2017 will be no different, with new performers from the west coast and Europe who don't just do one or two tricks, but are given the time to really show off their best work often in 45 to 60-minute one-man shows. Welcome to the 2017 Genii Convention … I promise it will be a great one.

To register go to: https://geniiconvention.com/#register

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8. Genii Convention 2017 Schedule
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Message by Richard Kaufman (US)

Wednesday October 4
3:30 pm: Registration Opens
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Dealers Open to All (Legacy North)
Dinner: Open Schedule
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Steve Valentine Lecture (Legends Ballroom)
8:45 pm to 9:45 pm: John Bannon Lecture (Legends Ballroom)
10:00 pm to 11:00 pm: Curtis Kam Lecture (Legends Ballroom)

Thursday October 5
8:00 am: Registration Opens
9:00 am to 11:00 am: Dealers Open
9:45 am to 10:45 am: Pit Hartling Lecture
11:00 am to 12:00 pm: Jean Merlin Lecture
Lifetime Subscribers Lunch and Surprises (with Jim Steinmeyer and Guy Hollingworth)
Lifetime Subscribers may register for this event by sending an email to the Genii office: genii@geniimagazine.com. Only those who register in advance will be able to attend.
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Dealers Open
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm: Bernard Bilis/Jean-Jacques Sanvert Close-Up Show
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm: Dxxxx Bxxxxx in Conversation with Richard Kaufman
4:45 pm to 5:45 pm: Themes On A Variation (Robert Ramirez and Naathan Phan)
7:45 pm to 9:45 pm: Max Maven: Thinking in Person, Evening Show
10:00 pm to 11:00 pm: Harrison Greenbaum One-Man Show

Friday October 6
9:00 am to 2:00 pm: Dealers Open
9:30 am to 12:00 pm: Close-Up Show (Group 1)
Pit Hartling
Hannibal
David Regal
Jared Kopf
Steve Valentine
Tom Stone
Axel Adler
10:00 am to 11:00 am: Mike Caveney Classic Correspondence Lecture (Group 2)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm: Group 2 Shopping Time in the Dealer's Room
11:00 am to 1:00 pm: Michael Weber Workshop (Extra Charge Event)
Those who register for this event will be in Group 2
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm: Jim Steinmeyer Magic Lecture
2:30 pm to 8:15 pm Dealers Open
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Bernard Bilis Lecture
4:15 pm to 5:00 pm: Dai Vernon One Man Show
5:15 pm to 6:15 pm: Jean Merlin One Man Show
8:15 pm to 9:15 pm: Dana Daniels In The "No" Show
9:30 pm to 10:45 pm: Our Historical Show of Mysteries
Guy Hollingworth (Compeer)
Brett Loudermilk and the Art of Sword Swallowing
John Carney As L'Homme Masque
Shintaro Fujiyama Performing Ancient Japanese Magic
John Gaughan Presents The Turk
11:00 pm to 11:30 pm: Michael Weber Marked Deck Lecture

Saturday October 7
9:00 am to 2:00 pm: Dealers Open
9:30 am to 12:00 pm: Close-Up Show (Group 2)
Pit Hartling
Hannibal
David Regal
Jared Kopf
Steve Valentine
Tom Stone
Axel Adler
10:00 am to 11:00 am: Mike Caveney Classic Correspondence Lecture (Group 1)
11:00 am to 12:00 pm: Group 1 Shopping Time in the Dealer's Room
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm: Jim Steinmeyer "The True Secrets of Pepper's Ghost"
2:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Dealers Open
2:45 pm to 3:45 pm: David Ben "On Performance"
4:00 pm to 4:45 pm: Peter Samelson One Man Show
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Paul Harris in Conversation with Michael Weber
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Gala Show
Mike Caveney (MC)
Hakan Berg
Axel Adler
Tom Stone
Jade
Michael Rayner
Guy Hollingworth

Sunday October 8
(Extra-Charge Workshops)
9:00 am to 12:00 pm: John Carney Workshop
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Tom Stone, Hakan Berg, and Axel Adlercreutz Workshop

To register go to: https://geniiconvention.com/#register

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9. September 9, 2017 Academy Of Magical Arts Swap Meet
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Message by Gary Frank (US)

Come join the fun at the AMA Swap meet Saturday, September 9, 2017

Are you planning to be in the Southern California area on September 9th? The Magic Castle will be transformed into the greatest one-day mini-convention for the Academy of Magical Arts Swap Meet. You'll find new, used magic, books, illusions, antiques, collectibles and scores of surprises throughout at this gathering. Vendor's tables are set up from the Terrace to the Inner Circle. It's a fun-filled day for everyone. Whether you're a novice to magic or an expert, this is the place to be. The doors open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 1p.m.

This is one of the many special perks the AMA Membership includes, and it is also an event you really can't pass up. You might catch up with friends you haven't seen in years, meet fellow AMA members, have first-hand contact with a number of local dealers, and possibly find that effect you have been searching for all on the same day. We're looking forward to a large turnout, so come be a part of this once a year event.

If you're not an AMA Member, all you need is your magic club membership card to gain entrance. There is a valet fee and an $8.00 door charge.

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10. MINDvention 2017
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Message by Danny Archer (US)

The 2017 edition of MINDvention mentalism convention will take place in Las Vegas from November 12th-14th. This is the fourteenth edition of this convention and it is aimed at anyone interested in the art of mentalism. This year, the producers are pulling out all the stops and have booked a fantastic line-up of talent including; Bruce Bernstein, Jeff McBride, Larry Hass, Eugene Burger, Ross Johnson, Richard Osterlind, Eric Samuels, Docc Hilford, Rick Maue, Chad Long and Michael Weber and Gregg Tobo.

The day after the convention ends, full day workshop is being offered by Bernstein and Hilford. Three full days of shows, lectures, panel discussions and more, all on the topic of mentalism. Chad Long is getting ready to release a new lecture of mentalism for Penguin magic and MINDvention will be the first ones to see it. Bruce Bernstein is the go to guy for many of the top workers when they want something new and fresh and his lecture and show are both must see events for any looking for commercial hard-hitting mentalism.

There are too many great acts to list each one separately, but any way you slice it, it still adds up to a great three days in one of the most exciting cities in America.

For details please visit - www.mindvention.net

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11. Masters Of Illusion - August 25, 2017
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Message by Steve Moyer (US)

Masters of Illusion continues on The CW Network on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 8/7c

Hosted by Dean Cain, featuring two 30-minute episodes airing back to back

Hollywood, CA - Masters of Illusion, produced by Associated Television International and hosted by Dean Cain, continues on Friday, August 25, 2017 with two 30-minute episodes airing back to back at 8:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. Central.

This week's episodes include:
"Masters of Illusion" - (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET)
"Dancing Broomstick, Fast Coins and One Giant Buzz Saw" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
guess what's in the box - Hosted by Dean Cain, "Masters of Illusion" features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines - all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include: Billy Kidd (What's in the Box?), Xavier Mortimer (Broomstick Gone Wild), Jarrett & Raja (Magic Concerto), Nathan Burton (Cell Phone Mind Reader), Chris Korn (Card Trick), Leon Etienne (Split Level Separation) and Greg Gleason (Buzz Saw Nightmare). (#407). (Encore Performance)

"Masters of Illusion" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Crazy, Crazy Cards and Silly Silhouettes" (TV-PG) (HDTV)
Magicians featured in this episode include: Nathan Burton (Eclipse), Jibrizy (Cards to Cash), Joshua Jay (Prism), Farrell Dillon (Levitation), Billy Kidd (Magically Synching Cards) Bill Cook (Ropes) and Xavier Mortimer (Shadow) (Season Premiere) (#401). (Encore Performance)

Dean Cain, host of Masters of Illusion, is an actor, producer and writer. Cain also appears in the hit CW series, "Supergirl," in which he plays the role of Supergirl's adoptive father, Jeremiah Danvers. Other upcoming projects include the films, "Baby Bulldog," "The Incantation," "A Parent's Worst Nightmare" and "Gosnell: America's Biggest Serial Killer." His breakthrough performance as an actor was in the dual roles of Superman/Clark Kent in the television series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman."

To view performance highlights of the August 25th episode from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m., please visit: Web Version: https://vimeo.com/227985015
Full Prores Version: https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/227984733/41cced537b

To view performance highlights of the August 25th episode from 8:30 - 9:00 p.m., please visit: Web Version: https://vimeo.com/230042660
Full Prores Version (downloadable): https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/230174118/ce715f7400

To learn more about Masters of Illusion, please visit http://www.cwtv.com/shows/masters-of-illusion/
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#MastersOfIllusion

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12. Lybrary.com
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Compiled by Paul A. Lelekis

Chris Wasshuber - owner of Lybrary.com

Your Source for the World's Finest Magic!

Lybrary.com contains a collection of the finest magic in the world at very, very low prices! This website is very easy to use, and you will get your e-books immediately!

Chris Wasshuber first created this website in the year 2000 and has sold his e-books to over 40,000 happy customers around the world.

These e-books range from the old masters up to our present day, world-class magicians.

Whether you like ESP, mentalism, close-up sleight-of-hand, self-working miracles, hypnotism, cabaret magic, or stage magic…it's all here!

Click on the link below and have a look around…you'll be glad you did.

http://www.lybrary.com/

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