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Issue Number: #1407
Date: Sunday 29th October 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. Magic New Zealand Awards
3. The World's Highest-Paid Magicians Of 2017
4. MAGIC Live Online!
5. Magic Word Podcast - Alan Howard: New M.U.M. Editor
6. The Magic Word Podcast - Larry Jennings
7. Paul A. Lelekis - Performance and Magic Etiquette
8. The Art of Applause - #465 - Kyle Peron
9. 2017 November AMA Show Schedule
10. Las Vegas Magic - November 2017
11. 34th New Zealand Magic Convention Competition Results
12. 34th New Zealand Magic Convention Review #1
13. 34th New Zealand Magic Convention Review #2
14. The Magic of Johnny Thompson - Pre-Publication
15. E-zine Archives
16. Privacy Policy and Copyright Notice

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1. Editor's Message
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2. Magic New Zealand Awards
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Message by Alan & Michele Watson

Michele and I as Directors of Magic New Zealand were delighted to present three awards at the 34th New Zealand International Magicians Convention in Wellington.

A special award for outstanding contribution to New Zealand Magic in recognition of their efforts in elevating the art of magic in New Zealand, and as hosts of two international magic conventions to Nopera Whitley and Nicola Prokop.

Two special awards for outstanding contribution to New Zealand Magic, in recognition of their long-term contributions to the Hawkes Bay Magicians Society and work with junior Magicians to Deryck Olsen and Peter Rawstrome.

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3. The World's Highest-Paid Magicians Of 2017
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Article forwarded by Peter Boyle (US)

Forbes

Media & Entertainment #CelebrityMoney

The World's Highest-Paid Magicians Of 2017: David Copperfield Leads With $61.5 Million

Nearly 50 years ago, a 12-year-old David Seth Kotkin became the youngest person ever admitted to the Society of American Magicians. Now, the performer better known by his stage name David Copperfield is the world's highest-paid magician for the second year in a row, earning $61.5 million pretax in the 12 months to June.

The living legend, whose greatest illusions include walking through the Great Wall of China and making the Statue of Liberty disappear, performed a stunning 621 shows in Las Vegas during our scoring period. He also mints millions from exclusive tours and concerts on Musha Cay, his private-island resort. Copperfield owns 11 private islands in the Bahamas.
Copperfield's secret to success is simple. He told Forbes in 2016 that he refused to give up even when others doubted his illusions would work. "I get told 'no' every day," Copperfield said. "'No' has become a great source of inspiration."

His persistence has paid off in more ways than one. Copperfield is worth an estimated $850 million by FORBES' count.

For the balance of the article go to: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hayleycuccinello/2017/10/24/the-worlds-highest-paid-magicians-of-2017-david-copperfield-leads-with-61-5-million/#57ce332b322c

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4. MAGIC Live Online!
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Message by Stan Allen

For the first time, we're releasing a few of our favorite talks online. You're welcome to enjoy these signature presentations from our General Sessions, as well as share them with your friends. We begin with Abbey Goldrake, whose amazing talk in 2017 was truly inspirational.

On October 15, 2015, while in rehearsal, Abbey and husband, David Goldrake, were involved in a serious accident when an illusion failed, leaving Abbey a quadriplegic. With a broken neck, she has fought for the ability to breathe, walk, tie her shoes, and much more. But she has fought the hardest to return to the stage, which she did in August 2017 at MAGIC Live! Witness her return, as Abbey shares her story, a few tears, and a lot of laughs.

www.magicmagazine.com/live/video

General Registration for the next MAGIC Live, August 5-8, 2018, opens November 7th, Noon PT.

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5. Magic Word Podcast - Alan Howard: New M.U.M. Editor
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Message by Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

During the past weekend, we held a memorial service for the late John Moehring, former editor of MAGIC Magazine and the M.U.M. Many people attended the event and hundreds more viewed the service online as it was Live Streamed on Facebook. Dozens of people traveled hundreds of miles to honor the life of this venerable magician. One of the attendees was Alan Howard who had just signed the contract as the new editor of the S.A.M.'s journal, M.U.M. He will begin his new duties with the January 2018 issue, so the "get ready" time is short.

In this week's podcast, Alan talks about his history as a juggler, editor of "Juggle" magazine, performing on cruise ships, and, of course, he tells us some stories about his good friend, John Moehring. We also chat with Charlie Randall, former co-owner of H&R Magic Books, who shares some stories about his friendship with John.

You can watch a video of the memorial service plus a special presentation put together by Gary Plants, view some photos, read the blog. listen to some product reviews, listen to the podcast online and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/389-alan-howard

And be sure to enter the contest for a chance to win a copy of the hardback book by David Garrard, "Out of My Hat", a $100 value.

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6. The Magic Word Podcast - Larry Jennings
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Message by Scott Wells, M.I.M.C. with Gold Star

S.A.M. Hall of Fame inductee and legendary mentalist, Larry Jennings, joins us this week on The Magic Word Podcast. Larry no longer performs nor is he involved with the marketing of the line of original mentalism products from Mentalism Unlimited. Larry moved to the Phoenix, Arizona area many years ago after selling his company in New Jersey and became a full time performing mentalist. But now, at 88, he has "hung up his nail-writer." But in this podcast, Larry talks about his history and some stories along the way.

You can watch a video of him performing his "Casino Royale", see some photos, read the blog, listen online and download the MP3 file at: https://www.themagicwordpodcast.com/scottwellsmagic/390-larry-becker

This week we congratulate Matt Furtado, the winner of our contest for a copy of the hardback book, "Out Of My Hat" by David Garrard, a $100 value! And thank you to all who entered the contest. Please watch for our next contest!

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7. Paul A. Lelekis - Performance and Magic Etiquette
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Message by Paul A. Lelekis (US)
http://lybrary.com/paul-a-lelekis-m-163788.html

Years ago (when I was younger!), I had many much more experienced magicians say "Why do you use so many tricks! All you need are six or seven when you do close-up! That way you have a group of tricks that you know!"

There is much wisdom to the above quote, but I have always loved to learn new tricks and practice them - and then perform them. Notice that I said to practice them, and then perform them!

If there were tricks that didn't have the 'impact' that I wanted, I tried to figure out why they didn't work as well.

Also, I don't bother my family and friends with a new trick … I try them out on REAL spectators - which, by the way is actually easier to do.

If a trick doesn't "go over" big with a friend, family member, or another magician - don't worry about it! You will, very probably, be getting a 'resistant response' because they feel comfortable enough with you to "call you" on virtually anything, whether it is right or wrong.

I've seen many 'newbies' get discouraged about a trick because it didn't 'fool' an experienced magician. That newbie learned the trick 3 minutes earlier and then would say "Aww this trick doesn't work!"

If my new trick didn't have the impact I wanted, I would examine why it didn't work. Not just toss it, storing it in my "magic junk-pile room".

Most of the time I found it was, perhaps the patter, or the way I performed the sleights (performing them badly!), or usually the timing.

At any rate, I wanted to know why. I have had magicians watch me perform an effect and then immediately want me to teach it to them.

Ten minutes later they came back and told me, "Oh I don't like that trick - everyone knew how it worked!"

They had just performed a trick for another magician (and performed it badly!) and couldn't understand that their performance was amateurish, the patter was stumbling, and the sleights were not well practiced. Of course they figured it out!

I was always impressed with how Michael Skinner (who loved to perform for other magicians), could not only "fool" them … but "fool" them with tricks that they already knew!

This intrigued me and I set out to dissect my routines and figure out every little point in my effects that would "signal" something to spectators, as well as magicians.

I can't always fool magicians, but I can and do fool lay people all the time … because I Pay Attention to Detail!

Getting back to Michael Skinner … Michael not only practiced a lot to perform his sleight of hand beautifully with interesting patter - but he always took that extra step, that he needed to fool magicians.

For instance, Skinner loved to perform his version of Wild Card for magicians. His patter was interesting and fun…

However, he ended "dirty", and would mutter that he "needed something" as he went to his pockets, switching out the "dirty" cards for another packet.

But it didn't end there! He tossed the switched, examinable packet onto the table as he continued "looking for something", continuing his quest.

Sure enough, a magician (knowing that Michael wasn't 'paying attention'), would dive for the packet, finding just regular cards. I've actually seen the above happen to Michael … to a well-known magician!

Realize that magicians aren't stupid - tacky maybe - but not stupid. They then knew that Skinner had baited them and, hopefully, learned a good lesson in etiquette amongst each other.

It got to the point where no magician would ever mess with Skinner's cards, props or whatever because he could easily make them look stupid … Michael Skinner was always prepared!

This is a good lesson in "magician's etiquette" always enjoy the performances of your fellow magicians without trying to be a heckler!

Also don't be the type who will "act" as if he knows how the trick works and be almost indignant about it.

If you don't know how that person's trick worked, ask him or her! Don't be the type who will act as if they already know how it worked and then, as my good friend, Rick Carruth of The Magic Roadshow, says "run home and Google it for the next magic meeting!"

Rick Carruth is owner of one the finest online magician's periodicals in the world, The Magic Roadshow! Get it!

Magic amongst people of "like" interest should share and help each other out. Don't feel as if people will think you to be "dumb" it's all a part of learning and becoming better magicians!

It is a good feeling to know that one has performed well enough to make people marvel at one's performances… but always keep in mind that your goal is to entertain them and to take them out of their 'known' universe and into another universe where things are very different!

We, as magicians, should support and help each other with details of performance, patter, sleights, and different effects.

This will make us all look good and will open new worlds! There are many "finer points" about performance that you might miss … or just be totally unaware of, until you ask and share with another magician!

Make it a point at your next magic meeting to share with each other and you might be surprised at the outcome!

I've said this many times before … Your Magic Is Secondary! How you make your spectators Feel is primary! This is what will make your performances impressive and memorable!

Paul A. Lelekis - Award-winning magician and performer.

See all of Paul's 45 e-books at Lybrary.com some of the finest texts of magic and essays in the world!

Click on link below to check them out:

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

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8. The Art of Applause - #465 - Kyle Peron
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Message by Kyle Peron (US)
magic4u02@aol.com
Kylekellymagic@gmail.com
KPmagicproducts.com

Why do we do magic? Why do we go on stage and present illusions hoping that the audience accepts us? There is no single answer to this question. We all do it for different reasons. However, at the very heart of most answers comes this overwhelming feeling you get from a simple word... "Applause!".

There is nothing quite like the empowerment and energy you get when the audience burst into applause. That instant gratification of acceptance from them fills every fiber of who we are like a good drug, only natural and not harmful. It is this emotional high that simply cannot be explained until you have witnessed it yourself.

But why is it then that so many magicians simply do not allow the audience to applaud them? Sounds odd doesn't it? Now in most cases this is not intentional in the least. However it is the way and manner in which the magician conducts him or herself on stage, that simply does not allow the audience a chance to respond at all. I hope to explore this a bit and give some insight on why this happens as well as what you can do to remedy it.

One thing to note is that as a magician you need to also learn that you have the power to manipulate an audience. You can directly control what they do and how they react to you much more then you may realize. The problem is that audiences are not always sure when to applaud you. They get uncomfortable not knowing if they are interrupting etc. The single best thing you can remember is that you can direct their applause and train them without them realizing it.

Too many magicians simply do not give their audience a chance to respond in the first place. This is the single most overlooked aspect to why magicians do not get the reactions they seek. You are simply not giving them a chance to. When you perform you are so locked up in the moment that 1 of 2 things happen. 1) you tend to race the routine because you are trying to recall 2 steps ahead of where you really are and 2) you are wrapped up in the performance that you forget to pause.

A simple solution that has been taught to me many times over the years is a simple method in which you BUILD into the act pauses. Just like any part of your act or routine, you build in and script pause on purpose. This forces you to slow down and it also gives the audience a moment to 1) catch their breath and relax 2) absorb the magic that they have just seen and 3) give them a chance to applaud you for it.

It is a deep psychological thing amongst humans that if an entertainer is pausing for even a 3 second count, that the audience just feels this need and desire to applaud. Try it and you will see what I mean. If after a segment you simply look up and smile and pause for even 3 seconds, watch what happens. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Another tip is the ability to strike an applause pose. Now this does not mean every 30 seconds you stand there with arms outstretched looking like some crazy lunatic. It simply means that there are ways in which you can hold your body that really tends to say to the audience "this is a time to applaud". This can be as simple as a slight bow and nod of the head.

But what about the end of the performance? Why do so many magicians run off stage so quickly or have the curtains close so fast? I never quite understood that. I was talking to a famous magician at a convention once. As we were gathered around someone asked how he always got great applause and standing ovations. His answer floored everyone but made perfect sense. He simply said, "I demand it of them and I go out there and ask them for it!".

What he meant was so many magicians think their act is done when they finish the end effect. That is simply not the case. If you want applause, do not be in such a hurry to run off stage. Stay out there and bow. If you simply stay out there afterwards and bow the audience will clap for you. Give them a chance to do so.

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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9. 2017 November AMA Show Schedule
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Message by Jack Goldfinger
Director Of Entertainment
Academy of Magical Arts, Inc.

November 1-5th, 2017
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Chef Anton
Early: Brian Gillis
Late: John George

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Rick Merrill
Late: Joe Atmore

Palace of Mystery
Gene Anderson
Stephen Bargatze
Chris Pilsworth

Peller Theatre
Shawn McMaster
Mad Tad

W. C. Fields Bar
Jamy Ian Swiss

Friday Luncheon - CUG
John George

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Stephen Bargatze

Lecturer - Sunday (11/5)
Gene Anderson

November 6-12th, 2017 - Veterans Week
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: The Phil Factor
Early: Jeff Bornstein
Late: Steve Ehlers

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Doug Gorman
Late: Ron Anderson

Palace of Mystery
Dave Maldo
Willie Tyler & Lester
Howard Blackwell

Peller Theatre
Eddie Medrano
Aye Jaye

W. C. Fields Bar
Mark Collier

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Steve Ehlers

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Eddie Medrano

Lecturer - Sunday (11/12)
Steve Ehlers

November 13-19th, 2017
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Frankie Foti
Early: Bill Goodwin
Late: John Steiner

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Tim Ellis
Late: Anthony Blake

Palace of Mystery
Pop Haydn
Carisa Hendrix
Dan Birch

Peller Theatre
Eric Mead
Chad Long

W. C. Fields Bar
Alfonso

Friday Luncheon - CUG
John Steiner

Saturday &Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Howard Jay

Lecturer - Sunday (11/19)
Rafael Benatar

November 20-26th, 2017 - Spanish Week
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Ines
Early: Miguel AJO
Late: Camilo Vazquez

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Woody Aragon
Late: Juan Luis Rubiales

Palace of Mystery
Rafael Benatar
Ruben Vilagrand
Arkadio

Peller Theatre
Miguel Angel Gea
Javi Benitez

W. C. Fields Bar
Jean-Phillipe Atchoum

Friday Luncheon - CUG
In?s

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
Jean-Phillipe Atchoum

Lecturer - Sunday (11/26)
Camilo Vazquez

November 27- December 3rd, 2017
Close-Up Gallery
Early-early: Akinobu Mitsui
Early: Justin Willman
Late: Siegfried Tieber

Parlour of Prestidigitation
Early: Handsome Jack
Late: Scott Alexander

Palace of Mystery
Dana Daniels
The Clairvoyants

Peller Theatre
Steve Valentine

W. C. Fields Bar
Jon Armstrong

Friday Luncheon - CUG
Siegfried Tieber

Saturday & Sunday Brunch - Kids Show
The Amazing Geebo

Lecturer - Sunday (12/3)
John Carney

Performers are subject to change due to circumstances and availability

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10. Las Vegas Magic - November 2017
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Message by David Neubauer - www.dnmagic.com

Criss Angel - Mindfreak Live!
7 pm & 9:30 pm (Dark Mon. - Tues.) - Luxor.
Scheduled to end Nov. 1, 2018
www.cirquedusoleil.com/criss-angel-mindfreak#BwSsTgzRH21YxQov.97

David Copperfield - An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion
7 & 9:30 pm nightly, also 4 pm Sat. - MGM Grand.
www.mgmgrand.com/entertainment/david-copperfield.aspx

Gerry McCambridge - The Mentalist
7:30 pm (Dark Wed.) - Planet Hollywood.
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10005

Jeff McBride's Wonderground
3rd Thurs. each month 7:30 to midnight - The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic & Variety Performance Art. A new show each month. $10 cover.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

Imaginarium - David Goldrake
7 pm. (Dark Mon.) 4 pm (Sat. Only) - Tropicana Theatre, Tropicana.
www.troplv.com/las-vegas/shows-entertainment/david-goldrake-imaginarium

LaughterNoon - Adam London
4 pm, (Daily) - The D.
thed.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=3
$11.35 Tickets: http://www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/laughternoon/

Mac King Comedy Magic Show
1 & 3 pm, (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Harrah's.
www.caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/mac-king-comedy-magic-show
Free tickets (buy 1 drink) usually available at the concierge desk or handed out by showgirls.

MAT FRANCO - Magic Reinvented Nightly
7 & 9:30 pm - Linq Showroom - LINQ.
www.caesars.com/linq/events/mat-franco#.VUTdemdFDD8

Mike Hammer Comedy Magic Show
7 pm (Dark Sun. & Mon.) - Four Queens Hotel and Casino.
www.mikehammershow.com

Murray The Magician
With Guest Act: Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich.
4 pm (Dark Wed.) - Sin City Theatre, Planet Hollywood.
www.planethollywoodresort.com/shows/murray-celebrity-magician.html
Half-Price Tickets:
http://www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas
-shows/murray-celebrity-magician/

Nathan Burton Comedy Magic Show
4 pm - Saxe Theater - Planet Hollywood.
www.nathanburton.com/Tickets.php
$12.50 Tickets: http://www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/nathan-burton-comedy-magic/

Paranormal - Frederic Da Silva
4 pm (Dark Tues. & Thurs.) - Windows Showroom, Bally's.
www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/shows/paranormal#.VTaCb2dFA-w
Half-Price Tickets: www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=
4&id=246&City=Las Vegas&State=NV&Name=paranormal

Penn & Teller
9 pm, (Dark Thurs. - Fri.) - Rio.
https://www.caesars.com/rio-las-vegas/shows/penn-and-teller#.WZuOuHGQx6k

Piff the Magic Dragon
8:00 pm (show days vary, check site) - Bugsy's Cabaret, Flamingo
Piff's Private Party (pre-show meet & greet): 7:00 pm
www.caesars.com/flamingo-las-vegas/shows/piff-the-magic-dragon

Piff the Magic Dragon presents "Piffmas Pifftacular"
December 4th-30th only. - Bugsy's Cabaret, Flamingo
Piff's Private Party (pre-show meet & greet): 7:00 pm
www.caesars.com/flamingo-las-vegas/shows/piff-the-magic-dragon

Tommy Wind - A Unique Magic and Music Experience
7:00 pm. (Dark Wed.) - The Tommy Wind Theater
(Vegas Blvd between the MGM and Planet Hollywood).
www.tommywindmagic.com/vegas-magic-show-2014/

Unseen Forces - David Shareef
8:00 pm. (Dark Mon. - Thurs.) - Majestik Theatre, 99 Convention Center Dr.
Half Price Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/unseen-forces/

Xavier Mortimer's Magical Dream
7:00 pm, (Dark Wed.) - Sin City Theatre, Planet Hollywood.
Half Price Tickets: www.halfpriceshows.com/Shows/showdatelistt.jsp?i=4&id=
270&City=Las%20Vegas&State=NV&Name=xavier-mortimers-magical-dream
Magic And More
Circus 1903 - The Golden Age of Circus - David Williamson
7 pm & 10 pm, (Dark Mon.) 3 pm (Wed., Sat., Sun.) - Paris.
www.caesars.com/paris-las-vegas/shows/circus-1903#.WVGD43GQx6k

Crazy Girls
Tony Douglas - 9:00 pm (Dark Wed.) - Crazy Girls Theater - Planet Hollywood.
www.caesars.com/planet-hollywood/shows/Crazy-Girls#.V7X7GXn6t6k

Dixie Dooley
2 & 4 pm every Saturday & Sunday - Center Stage at the Boulevard Mall.

Haunted Vegas Show and Tour - Jac Hayden, Robert Allen.
9:30 pm, picks up at the Royal Resort.
www.hauntedvegastours.com

Redneck Comedy Magic - James Michael
6:00 pm. (Dark Tues. - Wed.) - LA Comedy Club, Stratosphere
www.redneckcomedymagic.com
Half-Price Tickets: www.vegas4locals.com/coupons/las-vegas-shows/james-michaels-redneck-comedy-magic/

Sapphire Las Vegas Comedy Hour
Comedians, Burlesque, Magicians, Variety Acts - Mondre
8 pm, (Dark Sun.- Fri,) - Sapphire Gentleman's Club, 3025 Industrial Rd.
www.sapphirelasvegas.com/las_vegas_vip_services/sapphire_comedy_hour

Séance - A Journey into the Real of Spirits
8:30 pm Wednesdays only - Majestik Theatre, 99 Convention Center Dr.

The Mystifier - Dixie Dooley
7:30 pm (Dark Tues. - Fri.) - Majestik Theatre, 99 Convention Center Dr.
Attendees get to view Dixie's unique escape exhibit for free.

V - The Ultimate Variety Show - Jason Byrne
7 pm & 8:30 pm, sometimes 4 and 5:30 - The V Theatre, Planet Hollywood.
www.vtheshow.com

Zombie Burlesque
Featuring Steve "Tiny" Daly as "Tiny Bubbles".
8:30 pm, (Dark Sun.) - V Theater, Planet Hollywood
www.vtheaterboxoffice.com/Vegas_Show_Tickets.cfm?showID=10032

Vegas Public Close-Up Magic
Linq: Magic Mike (Michael Moretti) - 7:30-9:30 pm nightly - Chayo Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
Mandalay Bay: Magical Mix - Christopher Karpiak 7-10 pm (Dark Sun.. - Mon.) - Skyfall Lounge, Delano Hotel.
Wynn/Encore: Shimshi - Resident Magician.
Las Vegas Strip Street Magic: Grndl, Jungle Josh, James Kelsey.
The Fremont Street Experience: Adam Flowers, Chris Randall, Will Bradshaw.

Las Vegas Magic Organizations
Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257, 7 pm - 8:45, 1st Monday each month at Top Hat and Wand Magic Shoppe, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102. No meeting if the 1st Monday is a major Holiday. ($24 a year to be a member). Current President and contact: John McClenahan, doctormagiclv@embarqmail.com or 702-395-3856. www.ibm257.com

Darwin's Magic Club 8 pm - Midnight. Each Wed. at Tommy Rockers at Dean Martin & Flamingo.

The Las Vegas Magic Luncheon is every Friday at Noon. Magicians and Variety Artists meet for lunch and laughs. All visiting magicians to Las Vegas are welcome to drop in. Great food, great atmosphere - Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Rd

Upcoming Special Events
October, 2017
Oct. 27: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Mark Edwards. 7 pm. Top Hat and Wand Magic Shoppe, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102, Fantasma Ring 257 members free, others: $20. Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com

November, 2017
Nov. 1: Alumni Registration (for 2017 attendees) opens for "Experience the Tenth" (August 2018) MAGIC Live - The Orleans Hotel.
www.MagicLiveConvention.com

Nov. 2: Fantasma I.B.M. Ring 257 presents a lecture by Billy Debu. 7 pm. Top Hat and Wand Magic Shoppe, 5115 Dean Martin Dr. #102, Fantasma Ring 257 members free, others: $20. Children free with paid adult.
www.ibm257.com

Nov. 4-6: Magic for Speakers and Presenters presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride Stephen Shapiro, Tobias Beckwith.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Nov. 7: General Registration opens for "Experience the Tenth" (August 2018) MAGIC Live - The Orleans Hotel.
www.MagicLiveConvention.com

Nov. 8-11: Master Class for Mentalism presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride, Lawrence Hass, Ph.D. Special Guest for the Class will be Ross Johnson. SOLD OUT
www.magicalwisdom.com

Nov. 12-14: The 14th edition of the premiere Mentalism Convention MINDvention - Palace Station.
www.MINDvention.net

Nov. 15-18: Master Class for Mentalism presented by McBride's Magic & Mystery School. Instructors: Jeff McBride, TBA, Lawrence Hass, Ph.D. Special Guest for the Class will be Ross Johnson.
www.magicalwisdom.com

Nov. 16: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight - The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety Performance Art. A new show each month. Local ID: $10 cover, all others $20.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

December, 2017
Dec. 21: Jeff McBride's Wonderground, 7:30 pm to midnight - The Olive (3850 E Sunset Dr.) Non-stop Magic and Variety Performance Art. A new show each month. Local ID: $10 cover, all others $20.
www.vegaswonderground.com watch live: www.McBrideMagic.com

2018
August, 2018
August 5-8: "Experience the Tenth" MAGIC Live - The Orleans Hotel.

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11. 34th New Zealand Magic Convention Competition Results
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Message Competition Chairman Anton van Helden

Junior Parlour - Prue Spencer from Melbourne, Australia
Senior Parlour - Vincent Kuo from Sydney, Australia
Best Overall Parlour - Prue Spencer
Best Manipulation act - Steve Wilson from Nelson, New Zealand
Best Original act - Vincent Kuo
Best Junior Closeup - Lucas Hrawan & Ash Hodgkinson from Sydney, Australia
Award for Cardistry - Lucas Hrawan & Ash Hodgkinson
Senior Closeup - Vincent Kuo
Best Effect of the Convention - Vincent Kuo (for spectator solving Rubic's cube under cloth)

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12. 34th New Zealand Magic Convention Review #1
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Message by Bernard Reid (NZ)

Having just arrived home from the convention I couldn't sleep, I had to pen a few words. As with the previous convention in Wellington this was phenomenal. Fabulous comraderie, superb guest artists, sensational lectures, an absolute magician's dream however, this is not what I wanted to write about as all attendees know what they experienced.

What I do want to talk about is:-

The Show. As far as I can ascertain, this is the very first time a magic show has been produced in New Zealand of a truly global professional standard. This production was nothing short of pure genius. Before talking of the performers let me explain why this is so.
Nopera Whitley is smart enough to know that for a show to tour and charge top dollar it has to be of a global standard and requires professionals at every level which means massive financial investment and commitment.

He did not scrimp at any phase which is why this worked so brilliantly. A composer was contracted to write original music which was then recorded by some members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The score was fabulous and captured the mood eloquently.

A professional producer/director was employed to put it together and it showed. Slick, hesitation and error free, it rolled like clockwork. I was in total shock when I looked at my watch at the end of the show and realised I had been in the theatre for over two hours. It seemed like 20 minutes. A real tribute to the production techniques and prowess. A professional lighting designer was employed to add mood, visual image and character to the performance and this contributed greatly.

Five acts of contrasting and unique styles made up the programme. Because they were so uniquely different they complimented each other which created a very unusual situation as this show had equally as much appeal to a layman as it did to a magic purist, a situation most would think would be unattainable. It was exciting to see and feel a lay audience's reaction to things we as magicians would applaud for a totally different reason. To experience a card worker like Shin Lim hold a packed 1400 seat theatre spellbound was a thrill to me as a performer.

The brilliance of incorporating Charlie Frye and Sherri as a respite from the onslaught of magic enhanced the show considerably and the most telling point of all ….
Here was a show with no big illusions, no box hoppers, no women impaled, dissected, halved, levitated, or penetrated it relied on one thing … Pure Magic ... which is what it was to magicians and lay people alike … Pure Magic.

Bravo Nopera, Nicola and the team you put together to produce a show of world class calibre.

Admittedly the road tour is brief (two nights Palmerston North, two nights New Plymouth and four nights Auckland) but if you didn't attend the convention and witness this show, then mortgage your house to see it, you won't be disappointed.

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13. 34th New Zealand Magic Convention Review #2
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Message by Don McCoy (US)

I have attended many Magical Conventions over the past 60 years but have never left one with as big a smile as I have today and with memories that will last a lifetime.

The talent that was invited to perform and to lecture was World Class and Rob Zabrecky, Charlie Frye, Hector Mancha, Dan Sylvester, Shin Lim and Colin Cloud were more than generous when sharing their ideas and staging philosophies with all of us. From Rob Zabrecky, I learned, I was entertained and practical, creative thinking filled the room. Zabrecky has a brilliant mind.

I'll be making plans to attend the 35th New Zealand Convention in 2019 Again, thank you, Alan and Michele, now on to spend a couple of weeks touring your gorgeous country before returning to The Magic Castle.

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14. The Magic of Johnny Thompson - Pre-Publication
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Message by James Alan (US)

The Magic of Johnny Thompson - Magicana

We are thrilled to announce that we are in the final stages of production of a two-volume, hardcover, slipcase set dedicated to the magic of one of our field's most revered performers, creators and mentors - The Magic of Johnny Thompson.

Expected to begin shipping by early 2018, we are offering our subscribers a special pre-publication price:

$250 US - Only until October 31, 2017 - Free Shipping within the United States

"We have been fans of Johnny Thompson for more than forty years. He has helped create and refine virtually every branch of our stage and television work." - Penn & Teller

For decades, Johnny Thompson has been one of the most respected minds in magic. His decades-long distinguished career has covered all facets of magic. From trade-show performances, to performing on stage in the early days of Las Vegas to consulting on stage for Lance Burton, Criss Angel and Penn & Teller, including behind-the-scenes judging on all four seasons of Fool Us, Johnny has done it all. He was the first recipient of the Allan Slaight Award for Lifetime Achievement (2015) and has been awarded the Masters Fellowship from The Academy of Magical Arts (1999).

"Johnny is not only the most knowledgeable and proficient magician I have ever met, he is also a great teacher who is happy to share his knowledge ... I have learned more about magic from Johnny Thompson than anyone else in the world." -Lance Burton

Written with renowned author Jamy Ian Swiss -Shattering Illusions (2001), Devious Standards (2011), Preserving Mystery (2017) and the Lyons Den-and illustrated with hundreds of photographs by Julie Eng, The Magic of Johnny Thompson explains the real secrets of Johnny's most cherished and celebrated routines including The Cups & Balls, The Balls in the Net, The Egg Bag and The Gambler's Ballad.

It also includes previously unpublished material from Johnny's respected colleagues and mentors including Dai Vernon, Harry Riser and Ed Marlo; an extended chapter devoted to the close-up magic of Charlie Miller and Max Malini, Johnny Thompson's Trade Show Act including the Hundred Dollar Prediction; and an extended chapter on the dove and silk magic of The Great Tomsoni and Company.
Everything you would expect - and much more-from the one of the most respected magicians of this or any other age!

Information and pre-orders at www.magicana.com/thompson

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15. E-zine Archives
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