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Issue Number: #1401
Date: Sunday 17th September 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. The Swedish Magic Archives
3. Blaney Tribute Section
4. Magic Dealer Raises Funds For "Disaster Relief
5. The Magic Word Podcast
6. Paul A. Lelekis - Part 3 - Magical Entertainment
7. That First Helper - #461 - Kyle Peron
8. New Zealand Magicians Convention - 3 places left!
9. 2017 Daytona Festival of Magic
10. World Festival of Magic - New Zealand
11. World Festival of Magic - Australia
12. Looking For A Room Mate For The Wellington Convention
13. The Houdini Museum Presents World Famous Mentalist
14. Masters of Illusion - September 15, 2017
15. E-zine Archives
16. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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The highlight of the week for Michele and I was the Brotherhood of Magicians (BAM) Partners Night. It also coincided with the visit of mentalist magician Leonardo Martins and friend Grauber on holiday from Rio, Brazil; Leonardo delighted everyone with a special performance of his unique mentalism.

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-2017/1401-Sep17-2017.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. The Swedish Magic Archives
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Message by Christer Nilsson (Sweden)

Averages Magi-Arkiv (The Swedish Magic Archives) opened a new permanent exhibition of magic at Stadsvakten, Nyköping, Sweden, on the 9th September.

You can see pictures on Facebook "The History of Magic" or www.magiarkivet.se

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3. Blaney Tribute Section
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Message by Walter Blaney (US)

Note from Walter
Here is a seven-minute video showing the inaugural event of my tribute in the David Copperfield Museum in Las Vegas. It shows my props and inventions in their final resting place after my 65-year long career in magic. I am very grateful and honored by what David has done for me. It happened at midnight, August 14, with me and David and about 20 of my good magician friends. I hope you enjoy it.

Here is a link now to the seven-minute video. It has appeared on Facebook It got 8,000 hits the first day, and today, the second day, it doubled to 14,500 hits.

Go to https://www.facebook.com/StillZaney/videos/1551586441603054/

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4. Magic Dealer Raises Funds For "Disaster Relief
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Message by George Schindler (US)

Christopher Weed of Showtime Magic Products has raised more than $9,500 in donations for the "Disaster Relief "Fund of the Society of American Magicians. The Magic Endowment Fund assists magicians and allied artists (clowns, jugglers, face painters, balloon sculpturers, etc.) who have suffered losses from recent national disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes and fires.

The Society wishes to publicly thank Mr. Christopher Weed for organizing this and to all of those who contributed to the Fund. Through his website Mr. Reed raised money by offering raffle prizes to donors who supported the effort. Many dealers sponsored gifts. We thank all who participated in our Hurricane relief efforts in Texas, Louisiana and Florida.

Recipients do not have to be members of the S.A.M - Disaster Relief Fund is supported by donations from the magic fraternity and others. After the storms please contact those you may know who have been affected.

Contact www.magicsam.com to see how to apply.

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5. The Magic Word Podcast
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.M. with Gold Star

The Magic Word Podcast - Two-Fer with Jonathan Neal and David Bull

After not posting a podcast on August 31st due to the daily convention postings a few days later, I felt that I cheated you out of a day of regularly scheduled podcasts. So, to remedy that, this week we have a "two-fer" meaning that you get two for the price of one. But if you are not a "Friend of the Magic Word", then you are getting two for no investment at all. So, now's the time to donate to the cause.

While at the recent combined convention of the I.B.M. and S.A.M. in Louisville, Kentucky, I had chats with both Jonathan Neal and "Le Grand David" Bull. Our conversations were longer than the usual "convention updates" chats but shorter than the typical one-hour format. But combined they make for a satisfying hour of delightful, enlightening and informative conversation.

You can watch a couple videos, read the blog, see some photos, get some links, listen to the podcast online, and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/384-neal-n-bull

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6. Paul A. Lelekis - Part 3 - Magical Entertainment
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Message by Paul Lelekis (US)

Magical Entertainment: Finale

(Be sure to review Parts 1 & 2 of this series!)

Part 3: Timing and Leaving your Spectators Wanting More:

Magical entertainment is exciting and fun. This is how you want to portray your performances and how you want your spectators to feel.

Understand that there are as many different situations of performance as there are spectators. Everyone is different and each one of those spectators will act differently, day by day.

Performance is not an exact science…it is a very difficult form of entertainment that must be 'taken with a grain of salt'. In other words, you can't always fault yourself for a bad performance…it happens to the best. This situation will arise time and again if you perform high volume.

As performers, we have to develop a "thick skin" so to speak, and not let bad spectators (and bad performances!) get us depressed into thinking we are, perhaps, not good enough to be magicians - sometimes it is the spectators.

If it is YOU who is bad…get better. This could take many forms, but don't judge yourself by how your friends or family react…they are NOT the majority of people!

Performing for complete strangers is actually much easier…since they don't know you, this allows you to more easily take control as I mentioned in Parts 1 and 2 of this Magical Entertainment series.

First of all, try not to perform too much magic and cram it all in, in a short period of time! This is frequent 'pitfall' of young or new performers. It's better to space your program out and use the strong points of your routines, to "soak in" for your spectators to admire.

Dai Vernon once said, "Confusion is NOT magic". Confusion can manifest itself in many ways… trying to do TOO MUCH magic in a given time period is one of those forms of confusion. "Less is more", in this situation.

Another important "trick of the trade" is the timing of your routines! In other words - draw out the interesting parts and quickly "get through" the boring parts.

The above underscored phrase is VERY important to make your performances more professional. It is something that YOU as a performer must practice…in front of a real audience!

First you must practice at home…dissect your routines down and see WHAT the spectators will view as boring and what is interesting. Provide (in your head) a short cut through the boring parts!

The "boring parts" are the lull times in your performance that are necessary to get to the "magical parts" of interest. Do not give any reason for the spectators to become disinterested in your proceedings.

(Those who do kiddie shows will know what I'm talking about, and how difficult it is to keep the attentions of children!)

Adults have a larger span of attention and are easier to control but you don't want to "test those limits"!

Be sure to allow the revelations to be relished, and to keep your patter flowing.

Another reason I like drawing out the interesting parts - particularly at the end of a trick, is that you will have some lull time to ditch a prop, get your next one out, or even set up your deck.

There will generally be a little bit of a "buzz" going on between the spectators that will allow you ample time to move into your next effect. Utilizing these "down times" will make your magic performances appear more seamless.

Also remember that no one can be a better "you" than you! Learn to relax and be yourself, directing patter and making small observations about your spectators. If you are using any memorized patter, make it look "off the cuff" or impromptu!

When you perform some of your effects over and over for different groups, you soon realize that you will receive many of the SAME comments from your spectators. Learn how to respond to these comments making them appear impromptu!

Let me provide you with one such incident that almost ALL performers will encounter. You sometimes will hear a man say, "Hey…can you make my wife disappear?" I usually respond by saying, "Sir, I'm not as good as you think I am!"

This makes everyone laugh and you've taken the "heat" off of that man's wife!

Another common comment from spectators is, "Boy I'd hate to play cards with you!" I usually respond by saying, "Yea, I don't get invited to too many Saturday night poker games anymore! So, I just stay home on Saturday nights and play with myself. I can see that you know what I'm talking about sir!"

NOTE: Use your common sense here. This is intended only for adults…and in the right situation, the laughs are huge! If you're young, or in front of children don't use it. This type patter is considered to be "blue" comedy and will not fit everyone's style. I have used the above line hundreds of times and my tips are big.

I used to perform Card on the Ceiling on a daily basis. There almost always was someone who would ask, "How does the card stick up there?" I'd then put my finger in my nose, look up at the ceiling and say "I have no idea!"

The laughs were so huge that everyone in the immediate area would belly laugh and I made BIG tips! Some may find this distasteful…but it drew in the crowds!

The below situation REALLY did happen to me!

Just the other day, I was in line at a convenience store and this man (about 30 years old) said, "Aren't you the magician who was at Lime and the Coconut?"

I said "Yes!" He then said "I remember you used to put all those cards on the ceiling and I asked you how they stayed and you put your finger in your nose! That was funniest thing I've ever seen!" That particular restaurant closed down 12 years ago…and he still remembered!

In conclusion, I want to emphasize to try and always leave your spectators "wanting more"! No matter how much they ask "…just one more…", instead - just smile, thank everyone, and leave. They'll love you for it…and they'll usually chase you down to give you a substantial tip!

"Getting out" is as important as "getting in".

See all of Paul's 44 incredible e-books at Lybrary.com below:

Hint…my biggest sellers are My Favorites, Close Up Journey I and II, A Fix On Six, and my latest series which are flying off the shelves, Openers & Closers 1, 2, and 3!

http://lybrary.com/paul-a-lelekis-m-163788.html

E-mail Paul, for any questions at: SpellboundLelekis@yahoo.com

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7. That First Helper - #461 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/perondesign
http://www.kpmagicproducts.com

Have you ever had one of those shows where everything just seems to go downhill from the very first effect you do? Have you ever experienced a lack of a connection with an audience no matter how hard you try? Chances are if you perform any type of magic, you have certainly experienced situations like this. They happen to the best of us and our only hopes is to learn from them.

Learning is the key here. To never learn from a "sour" performance is to stop learning altogether. As an entertainer, we should strive to always learn from experiences both good and bad. We need to realize that failure is not failure if you learn from it. If you learn, then failure is a stepping stone to success.

Now there are many reasons why a show could head downhill. There are also many reasons why you may lack a connection that you are trying to establish. However, one area that many seem to forget about is that perhaps it is that very first helper you brought on stage.

Now I am not saying that you blame him or her or that it is their fault. What I am saying is that you need to be aware of just how important this person really is. You need to realize that how you pick that very first helper can set the tone for the entire performance to come.

Let's think about this for a second. In most cases, your audience has never seen you before. Often times it is the very first time these folks have come together to form an audience. Simply stated, these folks have no idea who you are or what you are all about? They have yet to really understand your personality and what the show will be like.

Likewise, audiences in general get very nervous about magicians and magic shows. How many times have you gone to seek an assistant and watched people slouch in their seats or look away from you. They do so because somewhere down the road they saw a bad magician embarrass a helper on stage.

So, it is safe to say that every show we do, we start at a disadvantage. Those first few minutes are so critical in setting the right tone for the show. They are also critical in letting the audience know who you are and how the show will go. They need to learn that they can let down their guard and get into the experience you create.

This is why I find it so important to pick the right helper for that very first helper routine you do. What this helper does and how he or she reacts with you, sets the atmosphere for what is to follow. The audience is watching what is taking place and they want to get a "reading" from the experience.

If they sense the person is having fun and laughing and having a good time, they will loosen up and get more involved. They will welcome you in more and be more willing to assist you going forward.

Do not pick just anyone. Really be selective with who you pick as your first helper. Really know what routine you are doing and develop a set of criteria as to the person you feel will best work with that routine. Only you will be able to determine the type of helper that usually plays well.

But how do you do this from the stage if 1) you cannot see your audience or 2) you do not have enough time to really be selective? One thing I always try and do is to scout out the audience ahead of time. I can do this a variety of ways. If I am at a theater show, I can perform strolling magic as people are being seated. I can wear plain clothes and just watch people coming in. If I am at a birthday party, I can look at the children at play or do a warm up exercise before the show starts. This gives me time to see how people act and react.

Learn to take this information and utilize it. This way when a situation does occur, you know how best to handle it so that no audience member ever leaves the show anything less than totally entertained.

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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8. New Zealand Magicians Convention - 3 places left!
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Message by Nopera Whitley (NZ)

THREE PLACES LEFT!!! For the New Zealand International Magicians Convention in Wellington. Registrations close on the 30th September, or when the last remaining places are filled. With only 3 places left if you were thinking about coming now is the time to decide.

Due to time constraints and the logistics involved, we will not be accepting any registrations from the 1st October onwards and there will be no waiting list if the places run out. Don't miss out on a truly magical experience.

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9. 2017 Daytona Festival Of Magic
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Message by Harry Allen (US)

Daytona Festival Of Magic
November 3-4-5 2017
www.daytonamagic.com

Just Booked...
FISM Winner --Boris Wild
along with:
David Roth
Mike Michaels
David And Dania
Alexander Great
Niels Duinker
Nick Lewin
Bob Little
Jarol Martin
Fred Moore
Ben Zabin
Harry Allen
Joseph Young
Mike Dikman
Erick Olson

Stage Shows- lectures-close up show- contests- First class auction-
dealers from around the world....

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10. World Festival of Magic - New Zealand
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Message by Rosemary McCarthy (New Zealand)

Saturday, 18 November 2017 - Tauranga - Bethlehem College Performing
Arts Centre - 4.30pm & 7pm

Monday, 20 November 2017 - Gisborne - War Memorial Theatre - 6pm

Tuesday, 21 November 2017 - Napier - Napier Boys High School - 6pm

Wednesday, 22 November 2017 - Palmerston North - Speirs Centre Palmerston Nth Boys High - 6pm

Saturday, 25 November 2017 - Christchurch - Villa Maria College Auditorium - 11am, 2pm & 5pm

Wednesday, 29 November 2017 - Invercargill - Civic Theatre - 4pm & 7 pm

Friday, 1 December 2017 - Dunedin - Regent Theatre - 1.00pm & 6.30pm

Saturday, 2 December 2017 - Timaru - Theatre Royal - 4pm

Saturday, 9 December 2017 - Wellington - Wellington High School Riley Centre - 11am, 2pm & 5pm

Sunday, 10 December 2017 - New Plymouth - New Plymouth Girls High School - 6pm

Monday, 11 December 2017 - Taupo - Great Lakes Centre - 6pm

Tuesday, 12 December 2017 - Rotorua - Civic Theatre - 7pm

Thursday, 14 December 2017 - Whangarei - Forum North - 4.30pm & 7pm

Saturday, 16 December 2017 - Auckland - Logan Campbell Centre - 11am, 2pm & 5pm

Sunday, 17 December 2017 - Auckland - Logan Campbell Centre - 11am, 2pm & 5pm

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 - Hamilton - Clarence St Theatre - 5pm & 7.30pm

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11. World Festival of Magic - Australia
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Message by Bruce West

Adelaide - Dec - Sun 03 - Thebarton
Albury - Nov - Mon 20 - Albury Entertainment Centre
Ballarat - Nov - Wed 22 - Founders Theatre
Bendigo - Dec - Fri 15 - Ulumbarra Theatre
Brisbane - Nov - Sun 05 - ERPAC St Laurence's College
Bundaberg - Nov - Wed 01 - Moncrieff Theatre
Burnie Nov - Tue 28 - Burnie Arts & Function Centre
Cairns Oct - Thu 26 - Tanks Arts Centre
Canberra - Nov - Fri 17 - Queanbeyan Bicentennial Hall
Devonport - Nov - Mon 27 - Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre
Geelong - Nov - Thu 23 - The Arena
Gold Coast - Nov - Sat 04 - RSL Southport Pacific Auditorium
Gosford - Nov - Sun 12 - Niagara Park Stadium
Hobart - Nov - Sun 26 HGC - Federation Concert Hall
Kalgoorlie - Dec - Sat 09 - Boulder Town Hall
Launceston - Nov - Sat 25 - Door of Hope
Lismore - Nov - Tue 07 - Lismore City Hall Theatre
Mackay - Oct - Mon 30 - MECC Plenary Halls
Melbourne - Dec - Sat 16 - Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Mildura - Dec - Fri 01 - St Joseph's College, Stadium
Nambour - Nov - Mon 06 - Lake Kawana Community Centre
Newcastle - Nov - Thu 09 - Wests City
Perth - Dec - Mon 11 - PCEC
Sydney - Nov - Sat 11 - Hordern Pavilion
Sydney Hurstville - Nov - Mon 13 - Sutherland Entertainment Centre
Sydney Penrith - Nov - Wed 15 - Rooty Hill RSL
Toowoomba - Nov - Thu 02 - Empire Theatre
Townsville - Oct - Sat 28 - Holy Spirit School
Wagga Wagga - Nov - Sat 18 - Joyes Hall CSU
Wollongong - Nov - Thu 16 - Woonona Bulli RSL

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12. Looking for A Room Mate for The Wellington Convention
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Message by Bill Boyle (New Zealand)

I am looking for a roommate for the James Cook Hotel while attending the
Wellington Convention in October.

Please contact me on 0274 202082 or livingwell@ihug.co.nz

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13. The Houdini Museum Presents World Famous Mentalist
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The Houdini Museum Presents World Famous Mentalist Devin Knight with his Mysterious Mind Reading and Comedy Act, starring at 7 pm, Thursday, October 5.

Watch him unlock the secret mysteries of the mind. Will you be chosen? This will a special onetime only show. This is the same act he does for major corporate events. Admission is $10. Doors open at 6:30, with free refreshments. This will be his 35-minute corporate show, that he presents at major events to rave reviews. The general public is invited to attend this event.

A full time performer, Devin Knight is regarded as one of the arts most prolific inventors delving into the possibilities of the mind. He is also a highly sought-after lecturer. Most of his creations are run-away best sellers and you'll get to experience several of his unique creations. In addition to over 50 marketed items, Devin is the author of three books; Glass Box Revisited, The Blindfold Car and Cloudbusting Secrets (with Jerome Finley).

Ticket holders will get a rare sneak peek at the wonderful Houdini Museum collection

The Houdini Museum is The Only Building in the World Dedicated to Houdini. Call 570 342-5555 for further information or to reserve. The Houdini Museum is located at 1433 N. Main Ave, in Scranton, PA. The Houdini Museum is a 501 C-3 Non-Profit Organization.

Then at 8 pm - 10 pm, a separate event, for magicians only, Devin Knight presents a lecture with all new and different material. This is billed as his Final Lecture Tour, and will never be repeated. It will not include material performed earlier. Admission for this separate event is $15. Many new and exciting effects from Devin will be featured with all new items in his lecture. Several tricks for kids, and this is NOT a dealer demo! Magicians attending will be able to perform all the effects taught at the lecture. Free refreshments will also be served.

At least 12 new effects will be taught including 3 tricks that will also work for kids, 5 mentalism effects, an impossible bill in lemon, an over the radio trick, a double climax jigsaw puzzle effect, etc.

Do not get closed out as we have limited seating. Phone 570 342-5555

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14. Masters of Illusion - September 15, 2017
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Message by Steve Moyer (US)

Masters of Illusion continues on The CW Network on Friday, September 15, 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, September 15, 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)
"The Things You Can Do With Umbrellas" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
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: Ed Alonzo (Piercing Glass with an Umbrella), Scott Pepper (Small Trunk Metamorphosis), Jason Bishop (Goldfish Image to Real), Tommy Wind (Rat A Tat-Tat), Jarrett and Raja (Musical Card Trick), Murray SawChuck (Cabaret Classic), Adam Wylie (Ever Changing Card Deck) and Jonathan Pendragon (Group Magic 360). (#412) Original airdate 9/15/2017

"Masters of Illusion" - (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET)
"Mirror, Mirror and Money Movers" (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
Magicians featured in this episode include: Xavier Mortimer (Mirror Act), Scott Pepper (Drink Pad), Chris Randall (Four Aces), Joshua Jay (Chinese Coins), Murray SawChuck (Watch and Ring), Billy Kidd (Cards Across) and Greg Gleason (Goddess Levi). (#410). (Encore Presentation)

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." The roster of 36 award-winning magicians from around the world appearing in Season Four of Masters of Illusion is a virtual who's who in the field of magic.

Associated Television International (ATI) is an Emmy Award-winning company that has been the world's largest producer of magic for both stage and screen for over three decades. ATI's television series, specials and feature films have aired on all U.S. broadcast networks, major cable channels and with television partners all over the world. Current series in production include: "The Hollywood Christmas Parade," "Masters of Illusion," "Robert Earl's Be My Guest," and the Emmy Award-nominated "Laura McKenzie's Traveler." ATI has also been Emmy Award-nominated for its various television specials and series. For more information, please visit www.associatedtelevision.com

To view performance highlights of the September 15th episode from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m., please visit: Web Version: https://vimeo.com/230515088
Full Prores Version (downloadable):
https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/230811857/6593e81d01

To view performance highlights of the September 15th episode from 8:30 - 9:00 p.m., please visit: Web Version: https://vimeo.com/233374160
Full Prores Version (downloadable):
https://vimeo.com/user4830612/review/233373752/af6a99cc0a

To learn more about Masters of Illusion, please visit http://www.cwtv.com/shows/masters-of-illusion/
Network with us at https://www.facebook.com/cwmastersofillusion
https://twitter.com/cw_illusion
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@cw_illusion
#MastersOfIllusion

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15. 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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